The Knox LAC Executive Committee have been made aware of an incident that occurred at a training session last night that involved a racial comment from one little athlete towards another. We would like to express our extreme disappointment that this has happened and would like to support the athlete & families that are involved.
This behaviour is completely unacceptable and is not tolerated by Knox LAC.
We understand that some of our younger athletes may not fully understand the comments made and the impacts that they can have on others. We ask families to please take this opportunity to discuss with your little athletes the effects of such comments.
At this time we would like to remind our families and Little Athletes of the code of conduct that Little Athletes are to to abide by:
➢ Never argue with an official, if you disagree, ask your Team Manager or Age Manager to deal with the matter.
➢ Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, coaches, parents or other athletes, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in our sport.
➢ Work equally hard for yourself and/or your Centre/Club. Your Centre/Club’s performance will benefit.
➢ Be a good sport. Applaud all good results whether they are by your Centre/Club, opponent or the other Centre/Club.
➢ Treat all athletes, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another athlete.
➢ Co-operate with officials, coaches, club mates and other participants. Without them there would be no competition.
➢ Participate in Little Athletics for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.
If you are an athlete that trains with David Kearsley, please note David is unavailable for training today, Monday 21st October and has cancelled tonights throws training.
David will return for throws training this Wednesday 23rd October.
Here we are again the night before the first competition of the Summer Track & Field Season 2024-25. This Season will be very different to other years as we will be away from our home whilst the Knox track redevelopment project is being complete.
Ringwood will be our Competition home for this Summer season, we are extremely grateful to Ringwood Little Athletics Centre for hosting us. Both Ringwood and Knox Committees have been working hard over the winter to prepare for the Season and looking forward to seeing all athletes mixing together.
We are joining in Ringwood’s competition programs, you will experience some differences to our normal programs but that’s ok, we need to remind ourselves that we’re lucky to be able to compete at a track this Season. A major difference is that Ringwood don’t have results tickets for field events but there are tickets for track races. Once you complete your field event you will not receive a ticket, if your little athlete doesn’t remember their results please reassure them the Results will still go to ResultsHQ and you can view them once they’re uploaded.
Ringwood are moving away from an Age Group Manager structure to a Chief Official model like ours. We will be helping their transition to this model so please keep in mind they will be adjusting not only to Knox joining in competition, but also to how their competition runs. There is limited parking available next to the track, you will be able to park in the nearby streets and walk to the track. Please be aware of any parking signs and be considerate to those who live in the houses around the track.
For our time at Ringwood, please remember we are ‘Joining In’, we’re not there to take over, we’re not there to tell them how to do anything, or that we do things better. Ringwood can, if they want, refuse to continue hosting us as a Centre so please, if you see or hear any negative behaviour or commentary please speak with one of the Knox Executive Committee. We only want to see and hear about positive behaviour throughout the season.
For our first competition tomorrow, Saturday 5th October, the day will most certainly be a challenge and not just on the weather front. Any returning families we hope that you can assist in any way possible to help us make the day go even a little bit smoother. For returning athletes, welcome back, please head directly to the second Grandstand closest to the 100m start on the front straight (otherwise known as the ‘Cadbury End’), meet your Club representatives and collect your Patches.
New Athletes, Trialling Athletes – welcome to Little Athletics! On your entry into the Ringwood track, please make your way to the right and head underneath the Pavilion towards the Knox teardrops and tents to check in. Before being directed to the ‘Knox Grandstand’ where you will meet your Club Representatives.
We will be required to assist with Duties through the Season as per normal, our Chief’s will also be required and over the course of the season will teach and Shadow the new Ringwood Chiefs. The Duty Sign in table will be in the entry way to the track just like Knox, so please ensure you put your name down and complete duties throughout the Season. Our collective expectation for duties is a 50/50 split between Ringwood and Knox families.
Training has started this week, please check out the Training page for all information regarding training times and days. Relay Training will start from this Sunday 6th October, please view the Relay page for information, contact your Relay Coach and ensure you complete the Online Relay Enrolment Form.
We’re very much looking forward to the Summer Track & Field Season 2024-25, we’re very appreciative of Ringwood LAC for allowing us to join in their competitions. We are also extremely excited to see the completion of the Knox Track redevelopment and getting back home.
We’re pleased to announce that Training “Officially” starts this week! We thank you once again for your patience, our training sessions will be spread over a variety of locations with our official training venues Croydon Track & St Joseph’s College (Ferntree Gully). With some of our coaches training out of other unofficial knox training venues.
Please ensure if you go to any training this season that you contact the Coach and confirm the details of their training and your attendance. For full details of Coaching in 2024-25 please visit the Coaching page.
Coaching Sessions for Season 2024-25 St Josephs training starts from Monday 30th September Croydon training starts from Wednesday 2nd October
*Running training with Mike K at Croydon will start Wednesday 16th October.
Please note training at St Joseph’s College begins Monday 30th September, Croydon training begins this Wednesday 2nd October. For those attending any training session at St Joseph’s College, as part of our agreement you must only park in at Gate A (see below), if you park anywhere else closer to the track we will immediately lose access to St Joseph’s as a training venue.
The first and one of the most exciting events in the Track & Field season is Relays. For U9 – U17 athletes relays present a unique opportunity for athletes to compete as part of a team. The Centre has a proud and successful history of competition in Relays and will offer Knox athletes the opportunity to join a relay squad in the Summer Track & Field season. For all information regarding Relays please visit the Relay page.
Key Dates for Relays 2024-25 1) Internal Relay Competition at Ringwood Sunday 10th November, 2024 2) Region Relay Carnival at Box Hill Sat 16th November 2024 3) State Relay Championship at Whittlesea City LAC (Meadowglen) Sat 14th December 2024
The Relay Enrolment form for 2024-2025 is now an online form, please complete the form now if you want your athlete/s to participate in the Relay Competitions. There is a much shorter lead up to Relays this season, please ensure if you’re interested to get in touch with your Relay Coach ASAP.
Relay training will be held at Croydon starting from Sunday 6th October, please look at the Relay Page for more information or get in contact your Relay Coach.
