We have received a number of enquiries from Knox Little Athletics families regarding the Dual Membership arrangement between Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) and Athletics Victoria (AV), particularly how to register, the benefits available and the overall cost of participating in both organisations.
To help clarify the process, we have provided some information below.
What is Dual Membership?
Little Athletics Victoria and Athletics Victoria have a Dual Membership arrangement that allows eligible athletes to participate in competitions offered by both organisations.
The arrangement provides registered Little Athletics athletes with access to a discounted Athletics Victoria Junior Base Membership, allowing them to continue competing at Knox Little Athletics while also taking part in eligible Athletics Victoria competitions.
Do I need to register with Knox Little Athletics first?
YES – This is the most important part of the registration process.
To be eligible for the discounted Athletics Victoria Dual Membership, athletes must first be registered with Little Athletics Victoria for the current 2026–27 season.
You must have completed your Little Athletics registration and obtained your current LAVic registration/bib number BEFORE registering for Dual Membership with Athletics Victoria.
Athletics Victoria uses this information to verify that you are a current Little Athletics member and eligible for the discounted membership.
How do I register for Dual Membership?
The correct process is:
- Register with Knox Little Athletics for the 2026–27 season and complete your registration payment.
- Obtain your current LAVic registration/bib number for the 2026–27 season.
- Visit the Athletics Victoria website and select the LAVic/AV Dual Membership option.
- Provide your current LAVic registration details when completing the Athletics Victoria registration.
- Athletics Victoria will verify your Little Athletics membership and confirm your eligibility.
How much does Dual Membership cost?
It is important for families to understand that Dual Membership does not replace your Little Athletics registration fee.
To participate in both organisations, you must pay your Knox Little Athletics membership fee AND the discounted Athletics Victoria Dual Membership fee.
For the 2026–27 season, the membership costs for one eligible athlete are:
| Membership | Cost |
|---|---|
| Knox Little Athletics registration (U8–U17), including LAVic and Centre fees | $230 |
| Athletics Victoria discounted Dual Base Membership | $80 |
| Combined membership cost | $310 |
The combined base membership cost is therefore $310 per athlete, before any additional Athletics Victoria club fees, competition entries or optional event packages.
For families who have already registered and paid their Knox Little Athletics membership, the additional Athletics Victoria Dual Base Membership is $80, plus any applicable Athletics Victoria club fees.
Knox offers family discounts for multiple Little Athletics registrations, so the overall cost may vary for families registering more than one athlete.
The $80 Athletics Victoria Dual Membership represents a 50% discount on the standard $160 Junior Base Membership. It does not provide a discount on your Knox Little Athletics membership.
Who is eligible?
Dual Membership is available to current LAVic members who meet Athletics Victoria’s junior membership age requirements.
Athletes must be turning at least 12 years of age by 31 December 2027 to be eligible under Athletics Victoria’s published requirements.
Where can I find more information?
Knox Little Athletics registration
Register with Knox Little Athletics
Athletics Victoria Dual Membership
Dual Membership Information and FAQs
A Reminder for Knox Families
We encourage families considering Dual Membership to review the Athletics Victoria information and associated costs before registering.
The key points to remember are:
- Little Athletics registration must be completed FIRST.
- You must have your current 2026–27 LAVic registration/bib number before applying for Athletics Victoria Dual Membership.
- Dual Membership requires payment of both the Knox Little Athletics registration fee and the discounted Athletics Victoria membership fee.
- Additional Athletics Victoria club and competition fees may apply.
We hope this information helps clarify the Dual Membership arrangements and assists families in deciding whether the additional competition opportunities are suitable for their athlete.
