Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

With the 2026–27 track and field season fast approaching, and competition proposed to commence on Saturday, 3 October 2026, our Centre coaches are preparing to begin their coaching programs for the new season.

Several of our coaches have continued training with their squads throughout the winter months. The remainder of our Centre-supported coaching sessions will progressively resume from Monday, 10 August 2026.

Further information regarding available coaching groups, training days, and session times will be published shortly.

We look forward to welcoming both returning and new athletes back to the track as we prepare for another exciting season at Knox Little Athletics.

Training Days & Times

Knox Little Athletics Centre-supported training sessions are held on:

• Mondays
• Wednesdays
• Limited Sunday morning sessions (where advised)

There are some Knox Athletics (Senior Club) included; however, these are generally for athletes who are also members of Knox Seniors.

Training times for each coaching group will be communicated by the individual coaches and published as they become available.

Training Location

All Knox-organised and Centre-supported training sessions are conducted at:
Knox Athletics Track
Bunjil Way, Knoxfield

Centre-supported training is free for all registered Knox Little Athletics athletes. Athletes from other Little Athletics Centres are also welcome to attend Centre-supported sessions.

Private Coaching

Some of our coaches also offer private coaching sessions outside of the Centre’s organised training program.
Athletes are welcome to speak directly with coaches to enquire about private coaching opportunities. Please note that any fees associated with private coaching are arranged directly with the coach and are not covered or administered by Knox Little Athletics.

Training Capacity

To ensure a safe and effective training environment, coaches reserve the right to limit attendance at sessions based on athlete numbers, age, skill level, and safety considerations.
Please contact the relevant coach before attending a training session to confirm availability and suitability.

Early Season Coaching Timetable
Please note that additional coaches and training sessions will be added over the coming weeks as our coaching roster is finalised.

Sprints

Mike Donato
Monday: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Speed Endurance)
Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Acceleration & Maximum Velocity)
Sunday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am (Throws, Speed, Agility & Conditioning)

Brad Krawzcyk
Tuesdays and Thursdays: aged 10+ only 5.00pm – 7.00pm (please note this is part of Knox Senior Club Training Session – Please contact Brad prior to joining)

Mal Cree
Monday & Wednesday: By appointment only (U10 and older athletes)

Middle Distance

Mike Kerr
Monday & Wednesday: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Horizontal Jumps

Steve Morris
Long Jump (U7 to U10) Wednesday: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Long/Triple (U11 to U17) Wednesday: 5.15pm – 6:15 pm

High Jump

Alan Louey
Wednesdays: 5.00pm – 7.00pm (Training will start from 7th October)

Brad Krawzcyk – Aged 12+ and by Appointment only. Athletes will need to contact Brad directly.

Hurdles

Brad Krawzcyk
Thursdays: Aged 12+ only, 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm (please note this is part of Knox Senior Club Training Session – Please contact Brad prior to joining)

Mike Donato

Friday: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Please note: This is a private coaching session and is not a Knox Little Athletics Centre-supported training session. The cost is $10 per athlete, per session. Athletes attending do so at their own risk and should contact the coach prior to attending.

Race Walking

Eden Morgan
Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Open to athletes of all age groups and experience levels.

Throws

David Kearsley
Monday: Discus & Javelin – From 5:30 pm (Pre-season, U12 and older)
Wednesday: Shot Put – From 5:30 pm (Pre-season, U12 and older)

Mike Donato
Wednesday: Discus, Javelin & Shot Put – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday: All Throws – From 9:30 am

Strength & Conditioning

Mike Donato
Monday: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
This session is conducted off-site and is a private coaching session, costing $20 per athlete, per session. It is not a Knox Little Athletics Centre-supported activity. Athletes must contact Mike prior to attending and participate at their own risk.

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Coaches Wanted – Hurdles

Knox Little Athletics is currently seeking a Hurdles Coach.

If you are a Knox parent with hurdles experience and are interested in becoming involved in coaching, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Coaching Coordinator or speak with a member of the Executive Committee for more information.

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Further updates to our coaching roster and training timetable will be published over the coming weeks as additional coaches and sessions are confirmed.

While our cross-country season comes to an end over the next few weeks, the Knox Little Athletics Executive Committee is already busy planning for the upcoming 2026–27 track and field season.

The new season will run from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with weekly competition at Knox proposed to commence on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Further information will be published over the coming weeks, including:

• Registration details and season fees
• The weekly competition calendar
• Coaching and training opportunities
• Come-and-try activities for new athletes
• Important dates for regional and state events

We are looking forward to welcoming back our returning athletes and families, as well as introducing new families to the Knox Little Athletics community.

If you have any questions on the upcoming season, please do not hesitate to reach out to our registrar, Sarah, via email at registrar@klac23.org.au

Please continue to follow our website and social media pages for further updates as plans for the new season are finalised.

Knox Little Athletics was proudly recognised with several awards at the Little Athletics Victoria Gala Dinner on 25 July 2026, acknowledging the outstanding achievements of our athletes, volunteers, officials and wider Centre community throughout the 2025–26 season.

Knox received the following awards and recognition:

• Eastern Metro Region Large Centre – Outstanding Membership Efforts
• Winter State Track and Field Champions – First Overall
• Summer State Track and Field Champions – First Overall
• Recognition for hosting the 2025–26 State Track and Field Championships
• Recognition for hosting a Little Athletics Victoria Winter Track and Field Event during the 2024–25 season

These achievements reflect the enormous contribution made by our athletes, families, coaches, team managers, officials, committee members and volunteers. From competing at the highest level to helping deliver major state events, the commitment and community spirit demonstrated by Knox continues to be exceptional.

Fran Attard Honoured with 30-Year Service Award

The evening also included a very special individual achievement, with Fran Attard receiving a 30-Year Service Award.

Fran’s three decades of service to Little Athletics represent an extraordinary commitment to supporting young athletes and the broader Little Athletics community. In 2014 Fran was awarded the Knox LAC Distinguished Service, and in 2024 Fran was elevated to Life Member for her ongoing commitment to Knox.

We congratulate Fran and sincerely thank her for the time, energy and dedication she has provided over so many years.

The Knox Little Athletics Executive Committee would also like to thank Little Athletics Victoria and all of the sponsors for their continued support of Little Athletics and for hosting a wonderful evening that celebrated the achievements and contributions of Centres, athletes and volunteers from across Victoria.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to these outstanding achievements. These awards belong to the entire Knox Little Athletics community, and we should all be extremely proud of what we have accomplished together.

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.