Knox Little Athletics will be holding our Chief Officials Training Session this Saturday morning, 12 September, commencing at 8:30 am at the Knox Athletics Track.
This session is a key part of our prep for the 2026–27 Track & Field season, aimed at making sure our Chief Officials are ready to confidently lead events from week one. We’re asking club committees to make sure their chiefs for this season attend.
The morning will provide an opportunity to update and refresh officials on:
Event rules and procedures, including any updates for the new season
Knox Centre processes and how we expect events to be managed each week
Committee expectations for Chief Officials and event teams
Child Safety requirements and the responsibilities of officials when working with our young athletes
Event set-up, operation and pack-up
Managing athletes, parent helpers and event flow
Ensuring events are conducted safely, consistently and efficiently
Our Chief Officials play a critical role in the successful running of our weekly competition program. Having officials familiar with the Centre’s processes before competition begins helps ensure events run smoothly, athletes receive a consistent experience and our Saturday competition program stays on schedule.
We ask all appointed Chief Officials to attend wherever possible and to come prepared for the upcoming season.
Tryout Day to Follow
Immediately following the training session, Knox will hold our 2026–27 Tryout Day from 10:00 am.
We would appreciate Chief Officials remaining after the training session to assist with running the Tryout Day events and welcoming new and prospective athletes and families to Knox.
📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026 ⏰ Chief Officials Training – 8:30 am 🏃 Tryout Day – from 10:00 am 📍 Knox Athletics Track
Thank you to all of our officials for volunteering their time and helping us prepare for another successful season at Knox Little Athletics.
When registering with Knox Little Athletics Centre, athletes will be asked to select one of our seven independent clubs.
Each club has its own committee and manages the needs of its members, while all athletes compete together as part of Knox Little Athletics Centre.
🟡 Why does Knox have clubs?
With a large number of athletes and families competing each week, our clubs play an important role in helping us manage and run the Centre.
Our clubs help to:
organise athletes and families into smaller groups within the Centre;
coordinate families to assist with theweekly duty roster;
provide officials and volunteers to help run our track and field events;
fill designated event official and operational roles each competition day;
assist with communication between the Centre and families;
support the general management and operation of Knox Little Athletics; and
help create a smaller club community within the larger Knox Centre.
Little Athletics relies heavily on volunteers, and our club structure helps ensure the many events and duties required each week are shared across our Knox families.
While athletes represent their individual club during normal Knox competition, all seven clubs work together to operate the Centre and provide competition for everyone.
🏫 Which club should I choose?
Athletes will generally join the club that is aligned with their school. This helps athletes compete alongside friends, classmates and other families from their local area.
The school allocations are:
Boronia Bolters Bayswater PS, Boronia K–12, Boronia Heights PS, Boronia West PS, St Joseph’s PS and Our Lady of Lourdes.
Dorset Demons Wattleview PS, Ferntree Gully North PS, Mountain Gate PS, The Basin PS and St Bernadette’s PS.
Knoxfield Holy Trinity PS, Knox Park PS, Carrington PS, Kent Park PS and St Andrew’s PS.
Rowville Rowville PS, St Simon’s PS and Heany Park PS.
Rowville Lakes Lysterfield PS, Karoo PS and Park Ridge PS.
Scoresby Striders Scoresby PS, St Jude’s PS, Waverley Christian College and Knox Gardens PS.
Wantirna Regency Park PS, St Luke’s PS, Wantirna PS, The Knox School and Templeton PS.
✅ The school allocation is a guide and is not compulsory.
If your athlete attends a school outside the Knox area, their school is not listed above, or they already have friends or family in another Knox club, they are welcome to choose the club that best suits them.
No matter which club you join, you are part of the wider Knox Little Athletics community. 🟡⚫
If you are unsure which club to select when registering, contact the Centre Secretary at secretary@klac23.org.au and we can help point you in the right direction.
🏃 Registrations for the 2026–27 Track & Field season are opening soon.
Registrations for the 2026–27 Knox Little Athletics Track & Field season open 10th September from 3pm
After another outstanding season, Knox Little Athletics finished as the State Champion Centre last season, and we’re ready to do it all again in 2026–27.
Knox welcomes athletes from Under 6 through to Under 17 to join our Centre for another exciting summer of athletics at the Knox Athletics Track.
Whether your child is returning for another season or trying Little Athletics for the first time, Knox provides a fun, supportive and family-friendly environment where athletes can develop their skills, make new friends and enjoy the full range of track and field events.
Why Join Knox Little Athletics?
Knox has a proud athletics history dating back to 1968 and continues to be one of Victoria’s leading Little Athletics Centres.
By joining Knox, athletes become part of a Centre that was crowned State Champion Centre last season and has achieved outstanding results at State level over recent seasons.
Registered Knox athletes also have access to:
A full Track & Field competition program
Free coaching across a range of events throughout the season
Sprints, middle distance, race walking, hurdles, jumps and throws
Coaching and competition opportunities for athletes of all abilities
A supportive and welcoming club and Centre environment
The 2027 Knox Winter Cross Country season, commencing in May 2027, included as part of your registration
New to Little Athletics?
Not sure if Little Athletics is right for your child?
Athletes can trial for up to two weeks before committing to the full season. Further information about trialling is available through Little Athletics Victoria.
We also encourage new and prospective athletes to come along to our Tryout Day on Saturday, 12 September from 10:00 am to experience some of the events available at Knox.
Competition Starts Saturday, 3 October
Our first competition for the 2026–27 Track & Field season will be held on:
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Now is the perfect time to register, get involved and become part of the State Champion Knox Little Athletics Centre.
Register Now
Registrations are open now through the Little Athletics Victoria registration portal.
Returning athletes should also receive a registration renewal email with details on how to register for the new season.
We look forward to welcoming our returning athletes and meeting plenty of new Knox families for the 2026–27 season.
Join Knox. Join the State Champion Centre.
For the latest information, follow Knox Little Athletics Centre on Facebook and Instagram.
Looking for a fun, active and welcoming sport for your child? Knox Little Athletics is getting ready for another exciting Track & Field season – and we’d love to welcome new athletes and families to the Centre!
Whether your child loves to run, jump or throw, Little Athletics is a great way to get active, learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy the excitement of competition.
🏆 A Proud History – A Champion Centre
Knox Little Athletics has a proud history dating back to 1968.
For more than 50 years, the Centre has provided families from Knox and surrounding areas with the opportunity to participate in athletics in a friendly, supportive and competitive environment.
That proud tradition continues today, with Knox achieving State Champion honours for the past three seasons.
While we are proud of our success, Knox Little Athletics is about much more than winning. We want every athlete to have the opportunity to improve, achieve personal bests, make friends and enjoy being part of athletics.
Whether you are trying Little Athletics for the first time or aspiring to compete at State level, there is a place for you at Knox.
🏃 Run • Jump • Throw • Have Fun!
Knox welcomes athletes from U6 through to U17, with a huge range of events available throughout the season, including:
Sprints and distance running
Hurdles
Long Jump
Triple Jump
High Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
Race Walking
Relays and more
No previous athletics experience is required.
⭐ FREE Coaching for Registered Knox Athletes
One of the great benefits of joining Knox is our comprehensive coaching program.
Knox provides coaching across the full range of athletics events, free to all registered Knox athletes during the season.
Our experienced coaches can help athletes learn correct technique, build confidence and continue developing their skills throughout the season.
👟 Want to Try Little Athletics First?
Not sure if athletics is the right sport for your child? New athletes can trial Little Athletics for up to two weeks before making a full commitment.
This gives athletes the chance to experience competition, try different events, meet other athletes and see what being part of Knox Little Athletics is all about.
Further information about trialling, including eligibility and the registration process, can be found on the Little Athletics Victoria website.
🎉 Come Along to Our Tryout Day
Our Knox Little Athletics Tryout Day is the perfect opportunity for new families to come down and experience the Centre.
📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026 ⏰ From 10:00am 📍 Knox Athletics Track – Bunjil Way, Knoxfield 🚗 Enter from Ferntree Gully Road
Come and try some of our events, meet our Knox clubs, speak with coaches and volunteers and discover what Little Athletics has to offer.
📅 First Competition – Saturday 3 October
The 2026/27 Knox Track & Field season gets underway on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Saturday competition is at the heart of Little Athletics, with athletes competing across a variety of running, jumping and throwing events while working towards their own personal bests.
☀️ One Registration – Summer Track & Field + Winter Cross Country
Your Knox registration offers great value.
Athletes who register for the 2026/27 Summer Track & Field season will also be eligible to participate in our 2027 Winter Cross Country program, which is due to commence in May 2027.
That means athletes can enjoy being part of Knox across both our summer and winter programs.
📝 Registrations Opening Soon!
The 2026/27 Little Athletics registration portal will be opening soon.
Make sure you follow Knox Little Athletics on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information on:
Registration opening dates
Tryout Day
Training and coaching
Competition information
Club updates
Season announcements
You can also find further information on the Knox Little Athletics website:
A proud athletics history since 1968. State Champions for the past three seasons. Free coaching. Summer Track & Field and Winter Cross Country. And most importantly – a place for every athlete to have a go and enjoy athletics.
Come down, give it a try and be part of the next chapter at Knox Little Athletics!
With the 2026–27 Track & Field season just around the corner, we need the help of our Knox families and members to get the track and facilities ready for the new season.
Our annual Working Bee will be held on Saturday, 5 September 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Knox Athletics Track.
There are a number of jobs to get through around the track, equipment areas and facilities so everything is ready for our Tryout Day on Saturday, 12 September, and the commencement of the upcoming Track & Field season.
Jobs will include general cleaning and tidying, preparation of competition areas, equipment checks and maintenance, gardening and other small jobs around the facility.
No special skills are required — many hands make light work, and even if you can only help for part of the morning, your assistance will make a big difference.
Working Bee
Saturday, 5 September 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm Knox Athletics Track
We encourage athletes, parents, committee members, coaches and club volunteers to come along and lend a hand.
Knox Little Athletics is run by volunteers, and preparing the track for the season is an important part of making sure our athletes have a great facility to train and compete at.
Come along and help us get Knox ready for Tryout Day and another great season!
