Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

A reminder that this weekend is EMR at Knox. If you have not registered for EMR then you have the weekend off. There is no normal competition this weekend.

If you are heading to EMR this weekend couple of things to note.

• Knox will be setup on the grass between the shade sails and the grandstand. Please bring a chair.
• The team managers table will be setup at the front of the tents. Please see the team managers when you arrive to have your name ticked off before you compete. The team managers will do a quick uniform. We do not want athletes set away form a call room for incorrect uniform.
• Knox centre uniform, and name patch must be worn. Do not forget your name patch. Coles badges must also be sewn on the top above the little aths logo.
• If you are on duty please arrive early and see the team managers to have your name ticked off.
• Reminder duty is compulsory. If you do not do your assigned duty your child will be scratched from their events and will take no further part in EMR.
• LAVic have posted the covid safety protocols for the weekend. Please note that these are being applied. Please ensure that anyone 8 and older has a mask to wear. Sanitiser will be available at events for athletes. Please maintain social distancing. QR code sign in at the entry gate.
• As the weekend will be warm please bring hats , sun screen and water. Canteen will also be open. Eftpos will be available.

Good luck to all those competing this weekend – See you at the track.

Are you competing at Regionals on the 12 and 13 February and need to purchase Knox uniform. You can order online through the Knox Uniform shop and collect it at the track (under the grandstand) on Saturday from 10am.

This Saturday is your last chance to order Uniform Online and collect it before EMR on the 12 and 13 February.

Please note: Uniforms are only available for purchase online and can be collected at the track from 10am. We will not be selling Knox uniforms at the track this Saturday.

You can access the the Uniform shop below or via our website

https://shopdesq.mygameday.app/index.cfm?fuseaction=productlisting&CategoryID=5533&OrgID=1378

All Knox Uniform must have the Coles badge sewn on the Knox top on the right hand side above the Little Aths Vic logo.

With Regionals being held at Knox this year we will be having a working bee on the 6 February from 10am until 12pm to give the track a bit of tidy up before EMR.

Date: 6 February 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 shotput area and gardens, edging and whipper snipping around the track, pruning.

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

Do you know how to Scissor Kick correctly. Scissor kick is an important stepping stone for correct high jump technique.

Brad from Knox Athletics Club is running the second session for our U8-U10 athletes to learn the correct scissor kick technique.

Session 2 will be held on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Please contact Brad on 0400 500 626 for further details.

Last Chance to enter into the 2022 Coles EMR Track and Field Carnival!
Entries close at 11.59pm Sunday.

The 2022 Coles EMR Track & Field Carnival will take place at Knox Park Athletics Centre, Knoxfield on the 12th and 13th February 2022.

Athletes can choose a maximum of 5 events

Cost: $11/per event (+ admin fee)

Date: 12th – 13th February 2022

Location: Knox Park Athletics Centre, Knoxfield

If you have not registered you will not be able to compete.
Please Register at:https://lavic.com.au/event/2022-emr-track-and-field-carnival/