Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Huge congratulations to all our Knox athletes who competed at the recent Region Cross Country Championships.

There were some outstanding performances and impressive results across the day. Every athlete should be proud of the determination, effort and sportsmanship they displayed while representing our Centre.

Thank you to all the parents and families who volunteered, supported the event, helped with setup/packup and helped Knox fulfil its duties. Events like this simply cannot operate without your contribution.

A special thank you to:

Sarah Krikwood, our Team Manager, for the enormous amount of work involved in organising and supporting our athletes.

Jess Dux for assisting with team management and timing at the finish line.

Janine Kearsley, the EMR Competition Director, for coordinating and overseeing the event.

David Kearsley, the EMR Chief Referee for the day.

Peter Preston, our starter, for helping keep the competition running smoothly at the start line.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a fantastic day of cross-country competition and supported our athletes, the event and the Knox Little Athletics Centre.

Well done, Team Knox!

Knox Little Athletics looks forward to seeing our athletes and families at the Region Cross Country Carnival on Saturday 18 July 2026 at T.H. Westfield Reserve, Clifton Hill.

Parking and refreshments

Parking at the reserve is limited. Families are encouraged to park near the Fairfield Park Boathouse and Tea Gardens, which is approximately a 600-metre walk from the course.

The Boathouse is also the closest place to purchase coffee before the event. A BBQ will be available at the venue during the day.

Athlete check-in

Athletes should arrive with sufficient time to check in with the Knox Team Manager at the Knox table before proceeding to the call room for marshalling.

Parent duty

Parent duty is compulsory and is essential to ensuring the event is safe, enjoyable and well run.

Families should check the duty roster for their allocated role and report to the Knox Team Manager table at least 10 minutes before the allocated duty time.

Please note that closed-toe footwear must be worn while undertaking duty.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your support, flexibility and willingness to assist. These events could not operate without the contribution of our volunteer community.

Timetable and course maps

The final Region timetable and course maps are available with the event information.

Families are encouraged to review these documents before arriving.

Uniform requirements

All athletes must wear the full Knox competition uniform, including:

• Knox yellow and black singlet, crop top or T-shirt
• Coles patch sewn above the Little Athletics Victoria logo
• Black shorts or pants, with logos no larger than 4 cm × 4 cm
• Commonwealth Bank registration name patch worn on the front

Long-sleeved tops or T-shirts may be worn underneath the Knox competition top. These must be black, yellow or white and must not display any visible logos.

We wish all Knox athletes the best of luck and look forward to a great day of cross-country competition.

⚠️ Region Cross Country Uniform Reminder ⚠️

This Saturday at our normal cross country meet is the last chance for Knox athletes competing at EMR Region Cross Country to purchase any uniform items they need.

Please see Sarah at the Knox Tent on Saturday morning to purchase uniform.

A call room will be operating at EMR, so athletes must be in the correct Knox LAC competition uniform:

💛 Knox singlet or T-shirt
🖤 Plain black shorts
🚫 No logos on shorts

Please make sure you are organised before Region Cross Country.

We will not have uniform available on the day.

🔥 HANDICAP DAY IS HERE – THE CHASE IS ON! 🔥

Get ready for an exciting morning of handicap racing at Knox Cross Country.
📅 Saturday 4 July 2026
📍 Norton’s Park
🏃 Program B
⏰ Racing commences at 9:00am sharp

ATHLETE HANDICAP TIMES
Please arrive early so athletes can receive their race start times. This will be written on the athlete’s hand before their race.
Handicap times will be available from the Knox tent on the morning. If an athlete has not raced at Knox before and does not have a handicap time, they will be given a nominal baseline handicap time.
Athletes will be sent off in order of their handicap time, with slower runners starting first and faster runners chasing them down.

Race Order:
U13–U16 3000m > U7–U8 1000m > U6 500m > U11–U12 2000m > U9–U10 1500m

⚠️ Reminder: Bring your name patch
NO PATCH = NO RUN
📝 Parent Duty – https://volunteersignup.org/A38FF
📍 Course map available on the day

Please arrive early to allow time for warm-up, check-in and handicap times before racing.

💛💙 See you all Saturday!

Knox Little Athletics has a proud history of supporting and helping raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support services.

This year, we are proud to support Michael Hough and his team mate Peter as they take on the incredible challenge of competing in the Shitbox Rally, raising vital funds for Cancer Council.

This winter, the trek will take them from Mildura to Townville and loads of interesting places in between.

This cause is especially meaningful to our Knox community. Michael’s father, Stephen Hough, was a legend of our Centre and a much-loved member of the Knox Little Athletics family. Stephen sadly passed away from cancer in 2023, and his contribution, character and impact on our Centre continue to be remembered with great respect and affection.

The Shitbox Rally is not just about getting an old car across the country — it is about raising awareness, supporting cancer research, and helping families impacted by cancer.

We are seeking donation support from our community, families, friends and local businesses to help the Just Send It Team reach their fundraising goal.

Every donation, big or small, will help make a difference and continue Knox’s proud tradition of supporting Cancer Council.

👉 You can Donate to the Just Send it Team here: https://winter2026.shitboxrally.com.au/just-send-it

You can also follow the progress of the Just Send it team and the rally at the Shitbox rally website – https://www.shitboxrally.com.au/

Thank you for your support and generosity.