Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

⏰ EARLY START – LONG HURDLES & RACE WALKS!

We’re back at Knox Little Athletics this Saturday for Program B, and we want to remind all athletes, families and parent volunteers of the importance of ARRIVING EARLY and being READY TO GO at the scheduled start times!

This week’s program includes an 8:00 am start for Long Hurdles and an 8:30 am sharp start for the 1500m Race Walk.

⚠️ PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING START TIMES CAREFULLY!

🏃‍♂️ 8:00 AM SHARP – LONG HURDLES (U12–U17)

✅ Athletes must be at the track, warmed up and READY TO COMPETE BY 8:00 AM.

✅ Please arrive well before 8:00 am to allow sufficient time to warm up, prepare and report to the event area.

✅ 8:00 am is the START TIME – NOT THE ARRIVAL TIME!

🚶‍♀️ 8:30 AM SHARP – 1500m RACE WALK (U13–U17)

✅ All U13–U17 Race Walk athletes MUST ARRIVE AT THE TRACK NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM.

✅ Athletes need to allow time to warm up, prepare and be ready at the start line.

✅ The 1500m Race Walk will commence at 8:30 am SHARP!

✅ Arriving at 8:30 am is TOO LATE! Athletes must be ready before the event is due to start.

🏅 8:30 AM – ALL OTHER PROGRAM B EVENTS

✅ All other scheduled events commence from 8:30 am.

✅ Athletes and families should arrive early enough to be ready for their first scheduled event.

✅ Please check your age group’s program and ensure you are at your event area when required.

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ PARENT DUTY – PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!

If you are rostered on PARENT DUTY this week, you MUST arrive NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM to sign in, check your duty allocation and assist with setting up the competition areas.

⚠️ PLEASE BE AWARE – THERE IS OFTEN A QUEUE AT THE DUTY SIGN-IN DESK!

✅ We strongly encourage all parent volunteers to arrive BEFORE 8:15 AM to allow sufficient time to sign in.

✅ Please don’t leave your arrival until the last minute, as queues at the sign-in desk can delay you getting to your allocated duty.

✅ Once signed in, please make your way promptly to your allocated event area and assist with any setup required.

✅ Our officials need parent helpers in position and ready so events can commence on time.

8:15 am is the LATEST arrival time for parent duty – the earlier you arrive, the better!

Your assistance with setting up and running events is essential to keeping our Saturday competition running smoothly.

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL ATHLETES & FAMILIES

We cannot emphasise enough the importance of arriving early and being ready for your events.

The advertised times are when events START – not when athletes should arrive at the track!

Our competition program relies on athletes being ready, officials being in place and events starting on time.

Late arrivals can cause delays that affect other age groups, officials, volunteers and the remainder of the day’s competition.

Please do not assume that an event will be delayed or held for athletes who arrive late. Athletes arriving after their event has commenced may miss the opportunity to compete.

We ask all parents and carers to help by making sure their athletes:

✅ Arrive at the track with plenty of time to spare.

✅ Have their competition uniform, registration patch and equipment ready.

✅ Complete their warm-up before their event.

✅ Know where and when their first event is scheduled.

✅ Listen for announcements and follow the directions of officials.

💙💛 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PARENT HELPERS & OFFICIALS!

Our weekly competition is only possible because of the support of our volunteers and families.

By arriving early, signing in for duty promptly and helping with setup, you make a real difference to the running of our program and ensure our athletes have the best possible competition experience.

Please remember – parent duty is an important part of making Little Athletics work, and we need everyone rostered on duty to be ready to assist on time.

📍 Knox Athletics Track – Bunjil Way, Knoxfield

⏰ REMEMBER: ARRIVE EARLY • SIGN IN • WARM UP • BE READY • START ON TIME!

We look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday for another fantastic morning of athletics!

💙💛 GO KNOX! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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⏰ DON’T MISS OUT – NOMINATE FOR TEAM KNOX NOW!

One of the most exciting team events of the Little Athletics season is just around the corner – RELAYS! 🏅

If you’re an U9–U17 athlete and want to be part of a Knox Relay Team, now is the time to nominate!

💛 Relays are all about teamwork, speed, baton changes, friendships and representing Knox! Whether you’re an experienced relay runner or giving it a go for the first time, we’d love to see you involved.

🚨 NOMINATIONS CLOSE SOON!

📅 Sunday 25 October 2026

⏰ 5:00 PM SHARP

📝 HOW TO NOMINATE

Complete the online Relay Nomination Form available on the Knox Little Athletics website – Relays page.

Relays | Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

🏃‍♀️ Don’t leave it until the last minute! We need your nominations to help organise our teams and prepare for the upcoming relay competitions.

💛🖤 ONE TEAM. ONE CENTRE. TEAM KNOX!

🙌 Be part of the team, represent your Centre and experience the excitement of relays!

NOMINATE NOW! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

#KnoxLittleAthletics #TeamKnox #Relays2026 #LittleAthletics #OneTeamOneCentre

We have received a number of enquiries from Knox Little Athletics families regarding the Dual Membership arrangement between Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) and Athletics Victoria (AV), particularly how to register, the benefits available and the overall cost of participating in both organisations.

To help clarify the process, we have provided some information below.

What is Dual Membership?

Little Athletics Victoria and Athletics Victoria have a Dual Membership arrangement that allows eligible athletes to participate in competitions offered by both organisations.

The arrangement provides registered Little Athletics athletes with access to a discounted Athletics Victoria Junior Base Membership, allowing them to continue competing at Knox Little Athletics while also taking part in eligible Athletics Victoria competitions.

Do I need to register with Knox Little Athletics first?

YES – This is the most important part of the registration process.

To be eligible for the discounted Athletics Victoria Dual Membership, athletes must first be registered with Little Athletics Victoria for the current 2026–27 season.

You must have completed your Little Athletics registration and obtained your current LAVic registration/bib number BEFORE registering for Dual Membership with Athletics Victoria.

Athletics Victoria uses this information to verify that you are a current Little Athletics member and eligible for the discounted membership.

How do I register for Dual Membership?

The correct process is:

1. Register with Knox Little Athletics for the 2026–27 season and complete your registration payment.
2. Obtain your current LAVic registration/bib number for the 2026–27 season.
3. Visit the Athletics Victoria website and select the LAVic/AV Dual Membership option.
4. Provide your current LAVic registration details when completing the Athletics Victoria registration.
5. Athletics Victoria will verify your Little Athletics membership and confirm your eligibility.

How much does Dual Membership cost?

It is important for families to understand that Dual Membership does not replace your Little Athletics registration fee.

To participate in both organisations, you must pay your Knox Little Athletics membership fee AND the discounted Athletics Victoria Dual Membership fee.

For the 2026–27 season, the membership costs for one eligible athlete are:

Membership	Cost
Knox Little Athletics registration (U8–U17), including LAVic and Centre fees	$230
Athletics Victoria discounted Dual Base Membership	$80
Combined membership cost	$310

The combined base membership cost is therefore $310 per athlete, before any additional Athletics Victoria club fees, competition entries or optional event packages.

For families who have already registered and paid their Knox Little Athletics membership, the additional Athletics Victoria Dual Base Membership is $80, plus any applicable Athletics Victoria club fees.

Knox offers family discounts for multiple Little Athletics registrations, so the overall cost may vary for families registering more than one athlete.

The $80 Athletics Victoria Dual Membership represents a 50% discount on the standard $160 Junior Base Membership. It does not provide a discount on your Knox Little Athletics membership.

Who is eligible?

Dual Membership is available to current LAVic members who meet Athletics Victoria’s junior membership age requirements.

Athletes must be turning at least 12 years of age by 31 December 2027 to be eligible under Athletics Victoria’s published requirements.

Where can I find more information?

Knox Little Athletics registration

Register with Knox Little Athletics

Athletics Victoria Dual Membership

Dual Membership Information and FAQs

A Reminder for Knox Families

We encourage families considering Dual Membership to review the Athletics Victoria information and associated costs before registering.

The key points to remember are:

• Little Athletics registration must be completed FIRST.
• You must have your current 2026–27 LAVic registration/bib number before applying for Athletics Victoria Dual Membership.
• Dual Membership requires payment of both the Knox Little Athletics registration fee and the discounted Athletics Victoria membership fee.
• Additional Athletics Victoria club and competition fees may apply.

We hope this information helps clarify the Dual Membership arrangements and assists families in deciding whether the additional competition opportunities are suitable for their athlete.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Knox Little Athletics – Competition Reminder

We look forward to welcoming all our athletes and families back to Knox Athletics Track this Saturday, 10 October, for Week 2 of the 2026–27 Track & Field season, featuring Program B.

Following last week’s wet weather, we have made some adjustments to the competition program to provide athletes with an opportunity to catch up on events that were unable to be completed.

⏰ Competition Start Times

Please take note of the following start times:

• 8:00 am SHARP – Long Hurdles (U13–U17)
• 8:30 am – All other scheduled Program B events commence

Athletes competing in Long Hurdles should arrive early and be ready for their event to ensure we can commence promptly at 8:00 am.

We ask all athletes and families to arrive with sufficient time to prepare for their events and help keep the competition running to schedule.

🏃 Catch-Up Events Added – 70m and 800m

Due to the rain experienced during last Saturday’s competition, several events towards the end of Program A were unable to be completed.

To give affected athletes the opportunity to participate in these missed events, we have added 70m and 800m races to this Saturday’s Program B competition.

How will the catch-up events work?

• The additional 70m and 800m events will be conducted during Saturday’s competition.
• Events will be called over the PA system for the affected age groups.
• Athletes who missed these events last Saturday will have the opportunity to complete them if they wish.
• Participation in the catch-up events is optional.

We encourage athletes and families to listen carefully for announcements throughout the morning.

What about the other events missed last week?

Any other events that could not be completed last Saturday will be incorporated into next Saturday’s competition program (17 October).

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to provide athletes with the opportunity to complete their missed events while maintaining our regular competition schedule.

🙋 Parent Duty and Volunteer Reminder

Our weekly competitions rely on the support of parents, carers, officials and volunteers to ensure events run safely and efficiently.

With Long Hurdles commencing earlier this week, please ensure you are ready for your allocated duty at the following times:

• Front Straight Duty: In position and ready by 7:55 am to support the 8:00 am Long Hurdles.
• All Other Duties: At your allocated duty position and ready by 8:15 am.

We also ask families to assist with setting up equipment before competition and packing away equipment at the conclusion of events wherever possible.

Even a few minutes of assistance makes a significant difference and helps our volunteers get through the morning.

Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the successful running of our Saturday competitions.

📣 Registrations for the 2026–27 Season Are Still Open!

It’s not too late to join Knox Little Athletics!

Registrations remain open for the 2026–27 Track & Field season, and we welcome new and returning athletes and families.

Whether you’re new to athletics or returning for another season, there is still plenty of time to get involved, develop new skills, make friends and enjoy everything Little Athletics has to offer.

Register here: https://lavic.com.au/centres/knox/

📍 Competition Location

Knox Athletics Track
Bunjil Way, Knoxfield

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for another fantastic morning of athletics.

Thank you to our athletes, parents, officials, coaches and volunteers for your continued support.

💛🖤 KNOX LITTLE ATHLETICS – BE YOUR BEST! 🏅

One of the first and most exciting events of the Track & Field season is here — RELAYS! 🙌

For our U9–U17 athletes, relays are all about teamwork, Centre spirit and racing together for Knox. Whether you’re a speedster, a great baton changer or simply love being part of a team, we’d love to have you involved! 💙💛

Knox has a proud and successful relay history, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic season. Bring your enthusiasm, commitment and team spirit — let’s do this together! 💪

✨ TRAINING & TEAM SPIRIT

Our age group coaches will organise dedicated relay training sessions at Knox to help athletes develop their baton changes, teamwork and race strategy.

Training is an important part of being in a relay team and a great opportunity to build confidence and team spirit before Region Relays.

🏅 KEY RELAY DATES

📍 Box Hill Relay Open Day – Sunday 15 November (optional)
📍 Mentone Relay Open Day – Sunday 15 November (optional)
📍 Eastern Metro Region Relay Carnival – Saturday 21 November
🏟️ Yarra Ranges Athletics Track, Mount Evelyn
📍 State Relay Championships – Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December
🏟️ Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park

👥 TEAM SELECTION & COMMITMENT

Relays are a genuine team event — your teammates are counting on you!

Coaches will select teams with every effort made to give as many athletes as possible the opportunity to compete, while putting together competitive Knox teams with the aim of progressing from Region to State.

Relay events include:

🔹 4 x 100m – Boys / Girls / Mixed
🔹 4 x 200m – Boys / Girls / Mixed
🔹 Swedish Medley – 100m, 300m, 200m, 400m

📩 WANT TO BE PART OF TEAM KNOX?

Complete the Online Relay Enrolment Form via the Knox Relays page:

👉 https://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=3095

💙💛 Get involved, represent Knox and experience one of the best parts of the Little Athletics season!

One Team. One Centre. Team Knox. 🟡⚫