Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Interested in athletics? Want to keep fit over the summer? Want a safe outdoor summer sport?

Knox Little Athletics Centre is having a Try Out Day!

When: 14th November
Where: Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield
Events Start: from 10.30am

There will be events to try from 10.30am that will include a 70m sprint, 400m, long jump and a discus throw. The events will be run with current covid protocols in place.

Information will be available about Knox LAC, what clubs are available for you to join, and how to register via the LAVic portal.

Our clubs will be available during the morning to talk to you about athletics and answer any questions. You will be able to meet some current athletes and check out the venue.

If you want to trial little athletics first before registering, there will also be information available on what to do at the the first meet on the 21st November.

Remember our first competition meet is the 21st November. Get to the try out day and get registering!

Note: Covid safety protocols will be in place during the Tryout day. You will be required to sign in for contact tracing and maintain social distancing. Facemasks must be worn by all attendees aged 12 and over.

As we move into the summer track and field season and we have now started training programs at Knox LAC, it is imperative that all members read and understand the LAVic Covid Protocols.

You can download the protocols from the LAVic website or from the Knox LAC website. or download them below

The covid protocols have been developed by the Sport & Recreation Victoria, Vicsport, the
Department of Health & Human Services and Little Athletics Victoria. They are central to the safe implementation our sport and ongoing compliance is a requirement for Knox LAC to proceed with the season.

The protocols set out how we are to conduct training and competition, all members, families and officials must comply with them. Please read them. It is important that everyone understands their importance.

Covid Safety Officers are on duty for training and competition days as well. They are on duty to ensure that all attendees and the centre comply with the protocols. You can get more information on the role of a Covid Safety Officer at our website.

Contact tracing sign is in place for training and competition. Sign in procedures are on the Knox Website here and the procedures includes the QR code to sign in. QR codes are located at the track as well. There is also social distancing requirements in place and other limitations in place for access and movement around the venue that families will need to be aware of.

If you have a lawful reason not to be wearing a Face mask (see the DHHS website), or other health reasons for example not being able to use sanitiser (e.g allergy) please let us know via secretary@klac23.org.au. This will allow us to advise our CSO’s on duty.

Get in quick there is only a limited number!

Knox LAC has face masks for sale this season. These are a 2 ply mask with the Knox LAC logo printed on them. Order through the Knox LAC SHOP

They comply with the current DHHS requirements for face masks, are reusable and washable.

Face masks must be worn at athletics by all persons aged 12 and over. So why not do it in a Knox LAC mask and show your support.

There is only a limited number! So get in quick if you want one. You can order them online through the Knox LAC SHOP .

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Almost a million Australians, both men and women, served in the Second World War.

As we stop at 11am for a minutes silence, reflect on the meaning of the day, and we listen to the last post being played, we remember all men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

For the Fallen
By Laurence Binyon

For the Fallen is a poem written Laurence Binyon which has become synonymous with both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

It was specifically composed in honour of the casualties of the British Expeditionary Force in the opening action of the war on the Western Front of World War I. Binyon wrote the poem immediately following the retreat from the Battle of Mons.

The most well known part of the poem is the 4th stanza, which has became known as the Ode of Remembrance and has been used in association with commemoration services in Australia from 1921. The third stanza is often read out as part of the Ode and it provides a reminder of the sacrifice made.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them

Take a moment today, stop at at 11am and think of the words above.

To all men and women in uniform who are currently serving at home or abroad and to those who have served in the past, we thank you for your service.

Lest We Forget

A quick thank-you to all the families that turned up the working bee on Sunday. We had a great turn out over a few hours to get the centre ready fo the try out day and the season.

Thank you to everyone for using the sign in QR code and the ensuring we were meeting covid 19 requirements, wearing face masks and meeting the social distancing requirements to get the work done.

A special mention needs to go to George Dyer, Knox Athletics (Seniors) who put in a great effort in the Mini Olympics area to get the long jump ready for new sand and tidied up the area for our littlest Athletes. This was after a training run in the morning with his training group! Thanks George great effort to help us out.

We also had a visit from Susan Laukens, the new councillor for Friberg Ward in Knox. Susan spent a few hours helping out and meeting the club members. Thank you Susan.

For those that did turn up and signed in, we will have refunds for your $30 dollar working bee levy available when season starts.