Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

With the hot weather today, the heat policy will be in place. Training will be modified to suit. If you are attending training please check with the the coaches.

Specific Coach Details

Mike Donato – Sprint Squad no training today.
Dave Kearsley – Throws training starting at 5.30pm and limited training for those heading to State Combined Event this weekend only.
Brett Lodding – Run ups only for those heading to State Combined Event Only
Mike Kerr – Check with Mike Directly

Are you a Knox LAC athlete and looking to join a team for the relay events this season?

The event information flyer, training times and coaches details have been updated. Download the updated flyer below.

If you are looking to join a relay team or you have any questions please contact the coach for your specific age group.

For those heading to State Combined Events next weekend, this Saturday will be your last chance to buy Knox Centre Uniform.

The Uniform Shop will be open under the grandstand from 9am to 11am.

Knox Singlets – $35
Crop tops – $40
Spikes – $10 per bag
Hats – $5

Please note that EFTPOS will not be available tomorrow.

You can order and pay online through the KNOX LAC online shop and pick up tomorrow at the track.

One of the most exciting events in the Track & Field season is Relays. Relays present a unique opportunity for athletes to compete as part of a team.

The Knox Little Athletics Centre has a proud and successful history of competition in Relays and will again be offering Knox athletes the opportunity to join a relay squad in the 2020-21 Track & Field season.

Training is provided – ability is not important.

If you are interested in being part of the traditionally strong Knox Relay Team please contact your age group coach. Download the flyer with the age group coach contact details below:

Cost of Relays is $20 per athlete.

Region Relay Carnival (U9-12’s)   
Date: Sun 28^th Feb at Ringwood Athletics Track
Note: U13-16’s relay teams can attend region at the discretion of the coach and in consultation with athletes. These teams can medal but it has no bearing on entering State Relay Championships.        

State Relay Championship (All age groups)
Dates: Sat 27^th Mar (U9-12)  and Sun 28^th Mar (U13-16) at Casey Fields

There are several changes this year :

•  Relays are being held in Feb & Mar later in the season (as opposed to Nov & Dec)
•  U9-12’s must compete at Region, while U13-16’s get direct entry to State
•  The medley has been replaced by a Swedish relay with 100/200/300/400m legs
•  Knox is not attending Box Hill relays this year
•  No competition for U8’s

With the postponement of walks from last weeks Program B, walk events will be added to Program C this week.

U12-16 1500m walks will begin at 8am.

All other events will begin at the normal time of 8.30am.

If you are on duty please arrive early, before 8.15am, to sign in and assist the event chiefs to setup.