Cross Country Season begins this Saturday 23 April 2022 at Knox Athletics Track.
9:00 am – 11:00 am Program A – First race starts at 9am sharp. Race Order: U7&8 1000m > U11&12 2000m > U6 500m > U9&10 1500m > > U13-16 3000m >
We Need More Duty Helpers We currently only have 3 families on registered for duty this Saturday. Duty is compulsory for all families throughout the season. You must have completed a duty slot for your child to be eligible for Knox Open Day, EMR and State Champs. Parent Duty – Register Here If you have signed up for duty please sign in at the registrar table at 8.30am.
For more information about locations, courses, programs and age group distances, see the Cross Country page.
New Athletes If you are new athletics and want to to trail you will will need to register as a trial athlete via the LAVic website here https://lavic.com.au/membership/ and choose Knox as your centre.
Did you register for summer track and field If you are a registered athlete from the summer track and field then you are already registered for the cross country season. Just turn up in your uniform and compete.
Please be advised that Knox Little Athletics Centre will be holding its Annual General Meeting on:
Date: Monday 9th May 2022 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 2nd May.
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 2nd May 2022.
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.
Jackson Taylor, Local State Labor Member, has called on the State Government to support upgrades to our much beloved and well utilised Knox Athletics Track. But needs our help
Jackson will be at training tonight from 4.45pm to talk with and seek your views on the track and what can be done to further improve the facility.
We would love to see as many Knox Little Athletes and Knox Senior Athletes in their club tops attending and supporting the call for further funding to upgrade our facility.
Jackson has also set up a petition to fight for funding from the State Government to support the future amenities and track upgrade to the Knox Athletics Precinct. The petition can be signed by going to Jackson Taylor’s website.
We are excited to announce that Cross Country is back.
Join in! for Season 2022
Season Starts 23th April 2022 at Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil Way Knoxfield Program A and First Race starts 9.00am sharp
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/recording desk so athlete details can be recorded.
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/recording desk. If you wish to join the winter cross country for the season the cost is $65 for the 12 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.
Calendar Dates First week of Cross Country is scheduled for Saturday the 23 April 2021 at Knox Athletics Track, Bunji, Way Knoxfield.
Please note: Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
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.
