Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

ANZAC Day will never be cancelled, it’s just different this year, but we can still support our veterans this ANZAC day by doing a couple things:

On April 25^th , many of us would normally attend one of the local ANZAC commemorative services at Bayswater RSL and the Boronia RSL or at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

As the Last Post is played during the Dawn Service , RSL Victoria is asking everyone to #StandTo and #LightUpTheDawn – to walk outside, stand in your yard, driveway, or on your balcony and observe a minute of silence in respect of our veterans. Just grab a candle, a torch or your phone and stand at the end of your driveway at 6am.

If you can, take a picture and share it with loved ones or on social media using the hashtag #StandTo #LightUpTheDawn .

We also know what a huge difference all our donations make in helping veterans and their families in the community – accessing physical and mental healthcare, adjusting back to civilian life, and accessing the support they need to make ends meet. Think of every ANZAC Badge on every lapel in those crowds of thousands we’d usually see. Maybe you would’ve bought one at the train station on your way to work, or down the street from a local RSL volunteer.

Those donations are still vitally important – so if you can, please consider donating to the ANZAC Day Appeal here: https://anzacappeal.com.au/

Together, although we are apart, we can amplify our commitment to the ANZAC spirit.

Lest We Forget.

The Knox City Council has advised the Board of Management that the track needs to be closed.

New padlocks have been placed on both gates & turnstile. Signage will be put up next week.

The AGM that was scheduled for the 27th April has been postponed due Covid-19 pandemic.

Under KLAC’s constitution 28.1, the AGM must be held within 5 months after the 31st March.

Little Athletics Victoria is advising all its affiliated Centres to cease all Little Athletics-related activities, thus bringing the 19/20 track & field season to an early close. This applies to training, Centre competition, Centre Championships events, Open Days etc. Centres should give consideration to delaying proceeding with Presentation Days to a more suitable date.

To see the official statement from LAVIC see here

The Knox Executive Committee will meet to discuss the ramifications of this announcement & will look at trying to reschedule Championship Day to a later date when we get approval from LAVIC. This will be communicated at the earliest opportunity.

In the light of the postponement of the State Track & Field Championships, Little Athletics Victoria have advised all Centres to cancel all competitions tonight & this weekend.
Public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic are rapidly evolving and is having changing implications for community sport on a daily basis.

To see LAVIC official statement click here