Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

As we get ready for the start of the track and field season, Knox LAC is running a preseason competition and tryout day.

This will give families new to little aths a chance to have a look at little athletics and the facilities at Knox.

Details
When: 2 September 2023 from 10.30am
Where: Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil Way Knoxfield

We will be running a modified event program – all age groups will get to compete and try out at a sprint, long jump and a throw (shot put or discus).

Registration and Centre Information
The centre will be setting up Knox tents are the main entrance with centre and how to register information and will be directing new athletes to relevant clubs. 

New families will have a chance to talk with our clubs and meet with club officials and get further information about athletics at Knox. Athletes will also be able to try on club uniform and order/purchase tops for the season.

Please note: Registration and payment of season fees for Little Athletics is completed via Little Athletics Victoria registration portal. The centre does not collect payment on the day. If you are looking to register you can register via the link below:

https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=1370

or scan QR Code below to register.

Are you a Returning Knox Athlete?
The preseason comp is open to returning Knox athletes as well. Returning athletes are welcome to compete and get ready for the start of the season.

Athletes that have already registered with LAVic for a two week trial.
For new athletes that have registered as a trailing athlete, the try out day does not count as part of the two week trial. Trialling athletes are welcome to attend the tryout day and complete the two week trial from the first week of the season from 9 September.

Our centre Registrar will email athletes that have registered as a trialling athlete with information on the tryout day and the two trial.

Are you interested in assisting the Centre and help with coaching our Little Athletes this season?

Knox LAC is running a free Introduction to Coaching course for Knox Parents.

This is a 4hr introduction session to coaching and will cover the basics for those that are wanting to teach event-specific skills at little aths.

The session will be facilitated by Mike Donato.

Details
When: Saturday 23rd September
Time: 12pm-4:15pm
Where: Knox Athletics Track

Schedule:
15 min – Overview, Junior athletes
15 min – Warmup
75 min – Sprints, hurdles, relays, walks
15 min – tea break
60 min – Long jump, triple jump, high jump
60 min – Javelin, discus, shot
15 min – Summary & questions

If you are interested in attending – please email your interest to the Centre President – David Kearsley – via email at president@klac23.org.au

The centre will provide tea, coffee and biscuits. Please bring water and any afternoon tea that you will need.

Working Bee Thank You

The Committee would like to thank all those families that turned out for the working bee.

The track is looking fantastic and ready for the tryout day on Saturday 2 September and for the start of the season on 9 September.

For those families that signed in for the working bee you will receive a refund of working bee levy once you have registered and the season has started.

If you want to attend a working bee and receive a refund of your working bee levy, we will have another working bee closer to our open day in December.

A Couple of Quick Reminders

Chief Officials Training Day – 2 September 8.30am Start

Preseason Tryout Day – 2 September 10.30am Start

Season Start – 9 September 2023 – Events start 8.30am sharp.

Reminder that Knox LAC is having a working bee tomorrow – Sunday 27 August to get our track ready for the season.

Details

When: 27 August 2023
Time: 10am to 12pm

There will be a BBQ on for some something to eat during the morning. (Egg and Bacon and Sausages in bread)

Bring your own tools (shovel, rakes, pruning shears etc., blowers, line trimmers, edgers etc. (petrol power is preferred)

Jobs include:
General cleaning up
Weeding of the jump pits, shotput area and gardens
Tidying up the mini olympics jump pit – edging runway and digging sand pit
Tidying and whipper snipping around the track
Pruning and cleaning up presentation area.

Refund: Families that attend the working bee and register for the season will receive a working bee levy refund of $30 – just remember to sign in and sign out for the working bee.

We have been advised by LAVic that the Registration Portal for the upcoming Track and Field Season 2023/24 will open for Knox Athletes on the 24th August.

Get registering and don’t miss out on the start of season.

Reminder – We are starting the Track and Field Season early – 9 September 2023.

Existing Athletes
If you were registered with Knox LAC last season you will receive an an email from LAVic at around 10am on Thursday 24th August 2023 inviting you to again join Knox LAC for the season. Please follow the directions within the email.

New Athletes
If you already know that you want to join Knox little aths you will be able to register via the LAVic portal https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=1370

Choose Knox Little Athletics as your centre then choose a club. If you want to know which club you can join you can get information on our clubs here: http://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=32

Complete the rest of registration details and complete the payment of the season fees. You will then be sent a confirmation email. Remember that your season fees also include winter cross Cross Country in 2024.

Do you want to try little aths before registering?

If you are unsure and want to try little aths before committing to the season, you can undertake a free 2 week trial. You must register as a trial athlete via the LAVic Portal by clicking the link below before attending.

https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=39829&OrgID=1370

Choose Knox Little Athletics Centre as your centre and complete the rest of the details required.
LAVic will then send you an information pack and advise us of your trialing status. You can then turn up, visit our registrar tent and sign in.
You can trial from our first competition day on 10 September 2022.
Following your two week trial you will be invited to join for the season.

You can get further information on registering for little aths at our website here http://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=213

Please Note: All registrations must be submitted and paid online with Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic). Registrations and payments of fees are not taken by the centre.