Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

With our Open Day and EMR fast approaching it’s time to get the track ready and looking good. We will be having a working bee on the 16th January from 10am until 12pm.

Date: 16 January 2022
Time: 10 am Start
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, edging and whipper snipping around the track, pruning and cleaning up presentation area.

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

Please note: Covid Protocols will be in place. Sign in via the QR code and sanitiser will be available

In reviewing the forecast weather and noting the rain band that is due to arrive around 3.00pm, the competition today will have a delayed start and will not start before 3.30pm or when the weather clears.

There is little behind the rain band and we are expecting to have some clear weather this towards the evening.

The Committee will make decision during the afternoon on the Colour Run and Christmas BBQ going ahead.

Please keep and eye on the website and Facebook for further updates.

A weather alert has been posted for Melbourne for possible storms and strong winds this afternoon between 2pm and 4pm.

The Committee will provide an update at around 2.00pm

Knox LAC does apply the LAVic extreme weather guideline. If there are storms and lightning during our competition this afternoon the following will apply from the guideline.

LIGHTNING
1) In Australia, approximately 25% of people killed by lightning are playing sport. When thunderstorms threaten, the relevant officials responsible for conducting and managing athletics events must assess the situation ensuring the safety of athletes, officials and spectators.
2) Generally speaking when an individual can see lightning and/or hear thunder he/she is already at risk.
3) Relevant officials responsible for conducting and managing athletics events must ensure that all athletes, officials and spectators where possible are inside a safe shelter during a thunderstorm. Lightning Facts
– All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous
– Any time thunder is heard, the thunderstorm is close enough to pose an
immediate lightning threat to your location
When thunderstorms are in the area but not overhead, the lightning threat can still exist even if it is sunny overhead, not raining, or when clear sky is visible
The 30/30 rule lightning
– By the time the flash-to-bang count approaches 30 seconds – all individuals should already be inside a safe shelter.
– Wait at least 30 minutes after the last sound (thunder) or observation of lightning and ensure conditions are completely safe before leaving shelter to resume activities. Each time lightning is observed or thunder is heard the 30 minutes clock should be re-started.

In the lead up to Christmas, the Knox LAC coaching team would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every athlete who’s taken part in any of our coaching sessions throughout this year. While this year has again challenged us it is encouraging to see so many athletes at training. Now with the summer holidays fast approaching everyone is getting ready to take a well earned break for a few weeks.

Dates below have been provided by the coaches, however athletes/families should contact the individual event coaches to confirm their last sessions in 2021 and the resumption of coaching in 2022.

Mike Donato
Junior Development – Last Session Mon 20 December 2021 – Resumes 17 January 2022
Sprints – Last Session Wed 22 December 2021 – Resumes Mon 3 January 2022
Throws – Last Session Wed 22 December 2021 – Resumes Wed 5 January 2022
Jan focus on combined events until 30th Jan

Nathan Dux
Sprints – Last Session Mon 20 Dec 2021 – Resumes Mon 11 Jan 2021

Dave Kearsley
Throws – Last Session 22 December 2021 – Resumes Mon 11 Jan 2022

Steve Hough / Steve Morris
Hurdles – Last Session 16 Dec 2021 – Resumes 13 Jan 2022

Mike Kerr
Middle Distance – Athletes to check with Mike directly.

Fran Attard
Walks – Last Session 16 December 2021 – Resumes Mon 11 Jan 2022

Brad Krawczyk
Long/triple/high – Last Session 16 December 2021 – Resumes 6 January 2022

Steve Morris
Long/Triple Jump – Last Session 22 December 2021 – Resumes Mon 3 Jan 2022

Alan Louey
High Jump – Last Session 22 December 2021 – Resumes 2 February 2022

All the coaches would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Following on form the notification of two cases of COVID 19 attending the centre last Friday, the Executive Committee can confirm that the centre facilities, and our athletics equipment was cleaned and sanitised on Monday evening in line with current guidelines and advice from DHS and LAVic. 

The Executive Committee is happy to inform everyone that all tests undertaken have returned negative results.

Therefore training will resume this evening (Wednesday) from 4.30pm and our last competition before the Christmas Break, Multi Event, Colour Run and a visit from Santa will go ahead on Sunday as planned.

We ask all families to continue to monitor for symptoms and if you feel unwell, please do not attend athletics and please get tested.

If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Executive Committee.