Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Dear Valued Knox Member

As you are aware our beloved Knox Athletics Track is currently undergoing a major $4.6 million transformation thanks to the partnership between the Knox City Council and the Victorian Government.  The scope of works includes the following:  Track re-surfacing, infield upgrades, footpath upgrades, LED lighting installations, additional shade and new scoreboard. 

The project commenced in March 2024 and is on schedule to be completed in 2025.

Whilst our track is closed your Executive Committee is working tirelessly to plan for the upcoming track and field season for 2024-2025.  We have been in discussion with various local centres exploring all options.  Before a decision is made, we would love to hear from our members as to their preferences, so the best decision can be made with our members in mind.  We understand that our final decision may not suit everyone, however rest assured that you are able to still register as a “Knox Little Athlete” and then nominate (by advising our Executive Committee) which centre that you wish to compete at until our track re-opens. 

We are so excited for our track re opening in 2025 and truly believe that it will be the best athletics track in the Eastern Suburbs. 

Please see below the link for the google form to complete to let us know your preference.  We ask that you complete the google form by the 30^th of June 2024.

If you didnt receive the email please contact me via email president@klca23.org.au and I’ll forward a copy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Executive Committee

Kind Regards

Susan Kindler
Knox Centre President

Cross Country Week 7 – Knox Little Athletics Cross Country in conjunction with Waverley Little Athletics
When: Saturday the 22nd of June 2024
Location: Tirhatuan Park, Kriegel Way, Dandenong North – Enter via Outlook Drive
Time: First race begins at 9am sharp

Race order is as follows:
1 U9 & U10 – 1500m
2. U13 – U17 – 3000m
3. U6 – 500m
4. U7 & U8 – 1000m
5. U11 & U12 – 2000m

For those wishing to trial (who are not currently members of an LAVIC Centre) – please arrive at 8.30am to collect your temporary patch from Janine our Knox Centre Registrar. Please ensure that you have registered as a trialing athlete with Little Athletics Victoria via this Trial Athlete Link.

Athletes from other centres are welcome to run with us – be sure to nominate your athlete via Results HQ. On the day ensure you have your Commonwealth Bank name patch displayed on the FRONT of your centre uniform singlet, along with the Coles sponsor patch sewn on to your singlet – without this you will not be able to compete.

Please note that athletes can only run in their registered age group (athletes CANNOT run up a distance as per the LAVIC Guidelines).

In order to run our weekly cross-country event, we do require parent volunteers. Parents are REQUIRED to complete a MINIMUM of 2 weekly duties in the Winter Cross Country season (not including Championship Day)

Please sign up via the Cross Country Volunteer Sign Up

Cross Country Week 6 – Knox Little Athletics Cross Country in conjunction with Waverley Little Athletics
When: Saturday the 15th of June 2024
Location: Eastfield Park, Croydon. 119 Eastfield Rd, Croydon. Enter from Eastfield Road
Time: First race begins at 9am sharp
Parking is limited, so please plan your arrival accordingly.

Race order is as follows:
1 U13-U17 – 3000m
2. U7 & U8 – 1000m
3. U6 – 500m
4. U11 & U12 – 2000m
5. U9 & U10 – 1500m

For those wishing to trial (who are not currently members of an LAVIC Centre) – please arrive at 8.30am to collect your temporary patch from Janine our Knox Centre Registrar. Please ensure that you have registered as a trialing athlete with Little Athletics Victoria via ths Trial Athlete Link.

Athletes from other centres are welcome to run with us – be sure to nominate your athlete via Results HQ. On the day ensure you have your Commonwealth Bank name patch displayed on the FRONT of your centre uniform singlet, along with the Coles sponsor patch sewn on to your singlet – without this you will not be able to compete.

Please note that athletes can only run in their registered age group (athletes CANNOT run up a distance as per the LAVIC Guidelines).

In order to run our weekly cross-country event, we do require parent volunteers. Parents are REQUIRED to complete a MINIMUM of 2 weekly duties in the Winter Cross Country season (not including Championship Day). Please sign up via the Cross Country Volunteer Sign Up.

With the track works well underway, it was pleasing to see at the latest walk through with Council and Polytan that that track is starting to again look like an athletics track.

Ground work are nearing completion with the stabilisation works and compaction being finished. Power and data cabling has been run under the track and the track drainage system is being installed.

In the last few weeks we have seen the demolition of the long jumps pits/runways and the old playground area. The long jumps runways have had some extra work to ground underneath to stabilize the runways to ensure their longevity.

The next few weeks will see the the completion of the track drainage and works to start on the track lighting system. It is expected that the asphalt base layer works for the track will be started around early August.

We are also pleased to see that even with the extra work to stabilise the track, it is still on scheduled to be completed on time – March 2025.

Reminder – Have Your Say – Athletics Track Playground

With the old playground at the track being demolished last season due its age and safety concerns, Knox Council, as part of annual Capital Works Program, has proposed a new playground at the track and is now seeking community feedback on the proposal.

Proposed Playground at Knox Athletics Track

The proposed location is on the hill (NE Corner of the of the facility) near the 200m start.

For further details on the playground project you can click on the link below.

https://haveyoursay.knox.vic.gov.au/local-playground-upgrades/knox-athletics

Have your say by 17 June 2024

We hope everyone is race fit and ready for this weekend’s Cross Country Relay Championships at Cruden Farm. Our Team Manager Jess Dux will be there bright and early to set up the Knox Tents so when you arrive look for the tents and Large Knox Banner, we’re sure you won’t miss it.

We ask that all athletes arrive to Cruden Farm at least an hour before scheduled race time so you can receive your team numbers, have your uniform checked and work out athlete running order.

At this stage we are still down athletes in each of our older age groups (*see below). If anyone knows of an athlete who may be able to compete for these teams can they please Jess me know, otherwise it is highly likely that these teams will need to be scratched on the weekend.
*U16 Girls – can either be an U14, U15 or U16
*U14 Boys – can either be an U12, U13 or U14

Please see below Duty Allocation for the Relays for the Day. I’ve split the Course Marshall Duty into 5 blocks and there will be a team recorder to take down times for each competing Knox team. Please remember it is a parent requirement to be available for club duty. All our duty is in full view of part of the running course so you will be able to see your child compete!

Duty List for State Cross Country

If you haven’t paid your Individual Athlete Entry fee of $10 please do so immediately. Please pay the KLAC Account directly, we will follow up with any outstanding payments on competition day.
Account Name – Knox Little Athletics
BSB 633-000
Account No. 186578852
In comments please put your kids name and age group please so we can identify who has made payment.

State Cross Country Teams
Team Manager – Jess Dux – 0412 643 877

Further Information

I have included event time with the team list. Please be mindful that marshalling times pre-event is 15mins before.

Full Knox Centre Uniform with Coles Patch is required for this event (not club uniform). This is full black shorts with no pockets and the Yellow and Black Knox Top (picture below).

If you need to purchase a Knox top please purchase through the link to the KLAC Shop.

Please ensure that you include child’s name in the order so we can easily identify and pick up will need to arranged with our uniform manag

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Cross Country Team Manager Jess Dux if you have any questions or queries. If your running slightly late on the weekend please let her know. Good Luck to all our athletes this Saturday 8^th June at Cruden Farm!

Cruden Farm Course Map

Information for Attendees