Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

With the program this coming Saturday, 11 Oct, some events will be modified to suit the development of children of this age, and to also account for the fact it is the first time that many will be exposed to particular events.

With High Jump the first two sessions will include–
1. Exploring which leg to jump from and introducing the scissor jump with no run-up (Flexi bar) – Max. height for all 50cm .
2. Add the run-up (Flexi bar) – Max. height for all to be 60cm with each child receiving a ticket for this height.
The aim of these sessions is to ensure the children have an introduction to the basics of high jump, build confidence going over the bar (thus flexi bar first), and that every child has multiple turns at going over the bar. It is often the children who require extra assistance that are eliminated first so we want each child to have heaps of turns.

With Triple Jump, we will do the standing start only. Developmentally to piece the run-up, hop, step, and jump together is quite a challenge for the U7s. Thus we will persevere with the standing start at this stage and introduce the hop, step and jump through skill activities at Mini Olympics.

If you have any questions please see Nevenka or email her at completion-sectretary@klac23.org.au.

You may have received some info from one of our coaches on the weekend about Relays for U9-U15 athletes.

Relays present a unique opportunity for athletes to compete as part of a team.

With our proud and successful history of competition in Relays, we invite U9-U15 athletes to join the Knox Relay Squad for the 2014-15 Track & Field season.

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the squad please contact your age group’s coach.

The first meet for relays is in just a few weeks
Box Hill Invitational Relay Day
Sunday 26 October

Coach contact details and training schedule for Relays

Some relays training has already started!

Welcome to the start of the Knox Little Athletics Centre Track & Field season for 2014-15.

We have a big day planned this Saturday with issuing of patches and show bags, track and field events, opening ceremony, and special guests!

Registrations

We will have a Registration tent available from 8:00am, for members that need to finalise their registration, pay or provide proof of age.

Please note: Significant delays may be experienced by those wishing to register or pay this Saturday. To avoid delays, please register online at www.lavic.com.au before coming on Saturday – preferably 6:00pm Wednesday tonight.

Patches and show bags

Athletes that have completed their registration (including payment) can collect their 2014-15 patch and show bag from their club from 8:00am on Saturday morning.

To ensure your patch and show bag is ready, please register and pay online by 6:00pm TONIGHT, Wednesday 1st Oct. If you do not register in time, please see go to the Registration tent for a temporary patch. Returning athletes will not be issued a temporary patch until they have registered.

IMPORTANT: All athletes must wear a new 2014-15 patch to participate in events. This applies to returning and new athletes, and those wishing to try little aths for the first time. Last year’s patch and any IGA patches must be removed from uniforms.

Track and Field events

‘Program A’ events start at 8:30am. For events by age group, please see the list of events.

Please note: Events may not be called in the order they appear on the program.

Opening ceremony

There will be a break from events at 9:45am, ready for the Opening Ceremony to commence at 10:00am. During the opening ceremony, athletes march down the front straight with their club before sitting quietly on the track for the official opening of the season.

We are pleased to have life members and special guests including Commonwealth Games athlete Melissa Duncan. Melissa is a previous Knox Little Athlete and will be signing autographs after the ceremony.

Sporting apparel

Diadora and Safelace will have sporting apparel available for purchase. Please check out their great specials and support our sponsors.

Track Closed – Sunday 5th Oct from 11:00am

Little Athletics Victoria are conducting a junior development squad training clinic at Knox Park on Sunday 5th Oct. Therefore, the track will be closed for the day from 11:00am.

Training scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled or moved to accommodate. For more information about training, please contact the appropriate coach.

Knox Little Athletics is covered by LAVic’s Certificate of Currency for Public Liability insurance. For a copy of the certificate, see the link on the About us page.

All athletes must be checked-in and issued a patch to participate at the first competition meet on Saturday 4 Oct.

This applies to returning and new athletes, and those wishing to try out little aths for the first time.

Priority check-in will be given to athletes that have registered and paid before 6pm Wednesday 1 Oct.

Athletes that have not registered and paid, and wish to participate on the day, may experience delays when checking-in, and will not be permitted to participate until they have been issued a patch.

Also, athletes that have not registered and paid by 6pm Wednesday 1 Oct, will not accrue center points for participation on Saturday 4 Oct.

To reduce any delays, it is recommended that you register and pay online before the deadline of 6pm Wednesday 1 Oct.