Message From the President – State Champs and Track Refurbishment

Firstly, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our families that help make the running of State Champs at Knox so successful. While it was short notice to get the event up and running and with all the challenges to run a state event at local suburban track (the heat and the wind), it think it was one of the most successful weekends of Athletics I have seen at Knox in all my time at the center.

A couple of quick shout outs

To our Team Manager Janine – I am sure we all agree that Janine’s effort over the weekend was superb and to our assistant team mangers it a very big thankyou.

Liam and Emma Mathews – they did a fabulous job in the canteen. To turn around a canteen that had been closed up for the season and track rebuild, to then get it back up and running for State Champ weekend was a super effort. Often we forget about the running a canteen the time and effort hat it takes. I think all of us owe Liam and Emma some gratitude especially on the Sunday making sure the center was well hydrated and fed.

Wayne Hartley – who at short notice stepped up to fill the coffee van void after one of the vans pulled out. I don’t think Wayne stopped for the weekend making ice coffees and frappes.

It does show that our families at Knox are happy to pitch in when needed.

To our coaches – a big thankyou – Many of them stayed all day on the both days to ensure athletes were supported.

An Finally – well done to our athletes as well who competed, there were many VBP’s set and even an Australian record. I think its one of the most successful State Champ Knox have had. It was a great effort by all our athletes.

Finally to those who stayed back on Sunday to late in the evening to help pack up – a very big thank you. I would also like to thank those that helped on Monday to finish packing up and get the center ready for the track rebuild. It was great to get the help.

Track Rebuild

If you haven’t been to the track since we finished State Champs – Track works have begun. Polytan were in early on the Tuesday (12 March) straight after States and had already started to remove the old track. Discus cages have also been removed and over the next couple of weeks light towers will come down and the asphalt will be removed.

There are some photos below. We will be posting photos regularly over time to keep everyone updated.

We are still working with Knox Council and other centers to secure training and competition facilities for next summer track and field and we will make announcements in due course.

Upcoming Cross Country Season.

With the committee moving into cross country season we are taking a break for a couple of weeks to recover from the track and field season. We will be making announcement on the cross country season soon. Please keep an eye on our website and social media. The Cross Country season will be starting 4th of May.

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State Champs at Knox – Working Bee

With the change in venue for State Champs to Knox we will be having a working been to tidy up the track.


We will be having 2 opportunities for families to help out this weekend.

Saturday 2 March 2024 – 10am to 2pm

Sunday 3 March 2024 – 10am to 2pm

There will be the usual work to be done – weeding, tidying, edging, pruning and turning over the sandpits etc.

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Thank You All Who Donated

We are please to advised that at our Championship Day the donations to Michael Hough and his Shitbox Rally Journey and to Cancer Council totaled in excess of $1700.

This is a fantastic effort by our Knox Families and we would like to thank all who donated on the day in support of Michael.

If you haven’t yet donated and would still like to, you can donate via Shit Box Rally website link below

Bits Are Missing (shitboxrally.com.au)

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Championship Day Fund Raising – ShitBox Rally

With the passing of Stephen Hough from cancer, Stephen’s Son – Michael Hough and his mate Max Noble are taking part in the ShitBox Rally raising funds for Cancer Council.

You can more on the rally below.

Bits Are Missing (shitboxrally.com.au)

Michael will be known to many of our families as a Knox Little Athlete, a Coach and Mentor to many of our young athletes.

Michael will be at the track from 9am to 12pm on Championship Day going around seeking donations.

We are asking all our families to have a chat to Michael about the rally and to donate to a good cause.

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Knox LAC Championship Day – Final Timetable and Duty Roster

Final timetable has been published and is available below.

Please note the change to Event 101 – 1500m for the following age groups B11 B13 B15 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16.
This event was due to start at 9am and has been brought forward and will start at 8.45am.
Circ track officials will need to be in place by 8.30am.

Duty Roster

The duty roster has been finalised and can be downloaded below.

Duty is compulsory for Parents of competing Knox LAC athletes. Parents must do duty for either the full morning or afternoon session. 
Failure to do so will result in athletes being removed from events.
Please do not ask for an exemption as none will be granted.

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