Reminder to all our members that the Knox LAC AGM will be held on 1st May 2023.
Details
Date: Monday 1st May 2023 When: Starting at 7.30pm sharp Where: Knox Athletic Track Pavillon
Members will have the opportunity to find out about Knox LAC and its finances, speak about any items on the agenda and vote on any resolutions proposed.
Who can attend the AGM? Knox LAC welcomes the participation of all members, athletes and life members of the centre.
Who can vote at the AGM? While Knox LAC welcomes the attendance athletes and their families you must be member or life member of Knox LAC in order to cast a vote on any matter.
AGM Agenda, papers and reports AGM Agenda, reports and financials have been posted to the AGM webpage and are available for download. Please print a copy and bring it along. Limited copies will be available on the night.
You can access the AGM page and the papers by clicking below.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served”.
We do this because it is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the beach at Gallipoli in Turkey on 25 April 1915.
This was the first major military campaign for soldiers from Australia and New Zealand. Since then, 25 April has been known as Anzac Day. ‘Anzac’ comes from the name Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It was shortened to ANZAC in 1915. Since then, when Australians and New Zealanders have served together, they have often been known as Anzacs. At Gallipoli, Australians and New Zealanders served with soldiers from other nations, including England, France and India. The Australians at Gallipoli came from all sorts of backgrounds, but they shared the terrible experience of war. Ever since then, for more than a hundred years, the men and women in our army, navy and air force have honoured the memory of our original Anzacs.
Today the Last Post will be played. It was played in army camps to announce the end of the day, a time when soldiers should be resting. When you hear the Last Post played today it is for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It means that they have done their duty and are now at rest. After the Last Post, there will be one minute of silence. This is a time to think about all those who have served in Australia’s armed forces, those who continue to serve, and about those who have lost their lives.
To all those who have served or who are currently serving we thank you for your service.
Please be advised that Knox Little Athletics Centre will be holding its Annual General Meeting on:
Date: Monday 1st May 2023 When: Starting at 7.30pm sharp Where: Knox Athletic Track Pavillon
Members will have the opportunity to find out about Knox LAC and its finances, speak about any items on the agenda and vote on any resolutions proposed.
At the meeting, members will also be asked to vote to: • accept the minutes of the last annual general meeting • accept the annual report • accept the annual financial statements • election of office bearers for the upcoming 2021-22 season.
Who can attend the AGM? Knox LAC welcomes the participation of all members, athletes and life members of the centre.
Who can vote at the AGM? While Knox LAC welcomes the attendance athletes and their families you must be member or life member of Knox LAC in order to cast a vote on any matter.
AGM Agenda, papers and reports AGM Agenda, reports and financials will be posted before the AGM. Copies will be available on the night.
If anyone wishes to have any matters raised under general business, please put in writing & send to secretary@klac23.org.au before Monday 24th April 2023
Nomination of Office Bearers (Executive Committee)
At the AGM all executive committee positions will be declared vacant. We invite all members to consider nominating and stand for election for any of the following positions on the Executive Committee:-
President Vice President x 2 Secretary Treasurer Registrar
Any member wishing to stand for election to an Executive Committee position must do so using the nomination form below.
NOMINATION FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE CENTRE SECRETARY (BY HAND), EMAIL (secretary@klac23.org.au) OR POST TO PO BOX 4444 KNOX CITY, WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152
Please note that NOMINATIONS CLOSE Monday 24th April 2023.
The current Knox LAC Executive Committee look forward to your attendance and participation at our AGM.
Please feel free to contact the Secretary at secretary@klac23.org.au should you have any enquiries.
Please note: Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
First week of Cross Country is scheduled for Saturday the 22 April 2023 at Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil, Way Knoxfield. First race will start at 9.00am Sharp.
For more information about locations, courses, programs and age group distances, see the Cross Country page.
Parent Duty Parent duty during the cross season is compulsory. Knox uses an online booking system through Volunteer Sign Up. Calendar entries on the Knox Website will contain the link to sign up for duty. Parents can nominate a duty on a particular week. Duty roles include – set up and pack , timing, course marshals etc. Parents on duty will need to check in with the duty manager on the day.
Knox Athletes: If you were registered with Knox LAC for Track and Field this season, you are already registered for Cross Country. Nothing to pay. Just bring your current number patch and be ready to run and you can wear your club or Knox centre top.
Other Centres: Registered athletes from other LAVic centres are welcome to participate at normal meets. Just bring your current number patch and check-in at the Registration/Duty Desk so athlete details can be recorded.
Athletes registering with other centres just for the Cross Country season must register early enough to allow time to collect their registration patch from their centre registrar, prior to attending a Knox Cross Country meet. You will not be able to participate until you have obtained your registration patch from your centre.
New Athlete Registration and Fees If you haven’t done Cross Country before, come and give it a try! Come to an event and see one of our volunteers at the Registration/Duty desk. If you wish to join the winter cross country for the season the cost is $65 for the 16 week season. You will need to register through the Little Athletics Victoria portal. See below.
New Athletes Registration Portal For any new athletes, you can access the registration portal by clicking below
When registering for the first time you will be asked to to pick a centre. Scroll through the list and choose Knox Little Athletics Centre.
You will then be asked to choose a club – Choose Knox Little Athletics Centre at the top of the list.
Choose your age group and then complete the declaration page (please read it carefully) and finish off the registration details and pay the fee online.
Please note: Knox LAC does not have the facilities to accept payment of registration fees on the day. Registration and payment of fees must be completed online via the LAVic registration portal prior to competing.
Cross Country Training
If you are interested in training for Cross Country Knox LAC does run regular training for athletes during the cross country season. They are held at the Knox Athletics Track on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm.
Want More Information About Cross Country?
Please head to our Cross Country Page by clicking below
If you are competing tomorrow we have some further information for you.
Entry
Entry to the venue will be via the southern gate at the grandstand end. The sign in for duty will be located there as well. Please sign in for duty when you arrive.
Setup
Chiefs on duty on the morning will need to set up their events. Chiefs on duty in the afternoon will need to pack their event and return the equipment to the storage shed. If you are on duty as a chief in the morning please allow enough time for setup.
Food and Beverage
The canteen will be operational with the usual goodies. A BBQ will be running from 10am – 2pm with Sausages and Egg and Bacon Sandwhiches.
The coffee van will be in operation throughout the day.
We will also have ice cream van in attendance during the day for anyone who wants an early morning ice cream or one after lunch.
We also have a local business attending – The Basin Backyard will be selling all things Honey. You will be able buy local honey tomorrow and support a local business. Please say hello to Michael
Engraver
We will have an engraver located near presentation for engraving medals.
Good luck to all the athletes entered and see you all tomorrow.
