Welcome
Family, Fun & Fitness
Bundaberg Athletic Club was formed in 1956 and incorporated West Bundaberg Little Athletics in 2001. Currently members range from Tiny Tots to Masters.
The committee welcomes all new families and those families re-joining us for the 2022/2023 season.
Bundaberg Athletic Club and West Bundaberg Little Athletics members work together to contribute vitality and passion to ensure weekly competition is well executed. Obviously personal commitments and family circumstances will impact how much time each person can contribute, however as outlined in our sign on documents, every family is expected to help in some way every night their child / children compete.
We encourage you to become involved and be satisfied that you are helping to create wonderful experiences and wonderful memories for your children.
Our Club
Our Centre competes on Friday Nights with our weekly competition commencing at 5.45pm. Our season runs from August 2022 to April 2023.
Our 2022-23 season come & try nights are as follows:
Friday 5th August 2021 from 5.45pm to 7.30pm
Friday 12th August 2021 from 5.45pm to 7.30pm
Sign-on / Come and Try Nights are at Bundaberg Super Park Athletics Fields, Enid Ethel Drive, Kensington.
The vision for our centre is...
To encourage family participation
Provide a safe and structured environment
Recognise individuality
Promote fun and fitness for the whole family
Strive for self-excellence
Build self-esteem and confidence
Encourage and acknowledge success
Promote good sportsmanship
Develop open communication
Foster friendships that will last forever
Bundaberg Athletic Club Inc & West Bundaberg Little Athletics is affiliated with Queensland Little Athletics Association, Queensland Athletics, Australian Athletics and Special Olympics.
Contact us;
Email: bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bundaberg-Athletic-Club-And-West-Bundaberg-Little-Athletics-177358592303233
2021 / 2022 Season Highlights
2021 brought about many changes, but one thing that didn't change was the way in which our athletes competed and the achievements they reached.
In September 2021, 27 of our athletes kicked off their season of competing heading to Gympie for the Gympie Spring Carnival with most athletes medalling in all their events. Then just weeks later, Coles Spring Carnival was held in Bundaberg which was a great success. This event brought 750 athletes to our region and our Club had 66 athletes compete with great success.
In November 2021, the Monto Pentathlon was held. This was a great starter comp for our athletes who are new to the sport, but also for our athletes wanting to get some competition practice. We had 12 athletes participate in this competition with saw all 12 of our athletes walk away placing in the top 3, medalling.
In December 2021, for the first time in 12 years our club took a 54 athlete strong team to State Relays to compete. All our athletes did an amazing job with our club walking away with 5 teams medalling in their events.
In February 2022, Central Coast Regional was hosted by Maryborough Club at our track. This event was an amazing event with just over 200 athletes competing over two days. Our club had great representation with 71 competing and 49 athletes being invited to compete at a state level in March.
In March 2022, our athletes made their journey down to Brisbane to compete at State Championships against the best athletes in the state of Queensland. Our cub had 42 athletes compete producing some great personal best performances, state records, Australian records securing their acceptance into the National Team for 2021.
This past season saw some great achievements by all of our clubs athletes, however we had 5 athletes who took it to the next level and represented our club at a state / national or international level. The athletes show great protentional and have done our club proud.
2022 / 2023 Committee
Centre Manager - Mark Mason
Contact me: 0427 225 085
bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
Vice President -
Contact me:
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Secretary - Rikki Gould
Contact me: 0423 263 616
bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
Treasurer - Lee-Anne Naumann
Contact me: 0408 796 901
bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
Registrar / Recorder & Records - Kellie Last
Canteen - Debbie Mason
Uniforms /Grants - Donna Akehurst
Inclusion Officer - Christine McCoombes
Technical Officer -
Equipment Officer - Scott Last
Grounds & Maintenance - Kaine Gould
Tiny Tots - Karen Nelson
Masters Representative - Maria Drury
Officials Co-Ordinator - Garry Barton
Volunteers Co-ordinator - Lee-Anne Naumann
End of Season Nominations
Nomination of Committee Members
Unless filling a vacancy, the Committee must be elected at the AGM and in accordance with the Constitution and the Club By-laws. This AGM and vacant positions are advertised prior to the end of the season.
A member of the committee may only be elected as follows—
(a) any 2 members of the association may nominate another member (the candidate) to serve as a member of the management committee;
(b) the nomination must be—
(i) in writing; and
(ii) signed by the candidate and the members who nominated him or her; and
(iii) given to the secretary at least 14 days before the annual general meeting at which the election is to be held.
If, at the start of the meeting, there are not enough candidates nominated to fill a position, nominations may be taken from the floor of the meeting for vacant positions.
Facilities
Bundaberg Super Park Complex
Bundaberg Athletic Club / West Bundaberg Little Athletics Club leases Bundaberg Super Park Athletics Complex from the Bundaberg Regional Council. We are responsible for paying outgoings, and all fees associated with the ongoing maintenance and running of the grounds. To assist with the considerable cost of maintaining the facility, we do occasionally take bookings from other sporting, community and social groups for use of the field. Any group / commercial or organised use of the grounds (by personal trainers, soccer teams, or other sporting groups) requires the prior consent of Bundaberg Athletic Club Inc and Council.
As we lease the facility from Bundaberg Regional Council we have no control over the charges for training and use of the grounds. These charges are as follows;
Competitions half day $499.00
Competitions full day $820.00
Casual Training $5.00
If you are training with an affiliated coach or training groups your fees will be paid to them. If you are using the track external to an affiliated group please deposit the fees into our bank account using you name and training as the reference;
Bank Details;
Bendigo Bank
BSB 633 000
Account 133 900 803
We ask that people using the grounds (other than for athletics training) please stay off the track area and out of the long jump pits in order to minimise damage.
Find our centre at
Bundaberg Super Park Complex
Enid Ethel Drive
Kensington Qld 4670
Please do not bring your pets to the grounds on our competition days.
Overview
Club Captain Criteria
Every year at our end of season we announce our club captains for the following season. There are certain criteria taken into account when considering athletes for this important role. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be/demonstrate;
Athlete is within the senior age group under 15’s to under 17’s
Athlete is a positive role model
Athlete sets a good example to all centre members
Athlete shows great sportsmanship
Athlete represents the club with high morale
Athlete demonstrates good behaviour on and off the track
Athlete has shown a commitment by attending at least 75% of all WBLA / BAC competition nights during the previous season (2021 / 2022) and has been a member of the club for a minimum of 3 years
Expectations
The Club Captains will be expected to perform certain roles and duties during the season as outlined below:
Assist centre committee members before, during and after Friday night competitions
Warm up athletes on a Friday night before competition
Be involved with State Relay Teams
Be present and encourage centre athletes at any QLD regional events
Be present and encourage centre athletes at the QLD state championships
Assist with presentations at the end of season
Assist with BBQs or any other fundraiser the club is organising
The athlete must compete at a minimum of 75% of all possible WBLA / BAC competition nights during the season (2021 / 2022) or provide a suitable Medical Certificate to justify not having attended.
If this is you! Complete the application form and forward it back to the club at bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
How to Join
As a summer centre, Bundaberg Athletic Club / West Bundaberg Little Athletics operates from mid August through to April every year, with time off over the Christmas break. We have approximately 26 competition weeks each season.
Our come & try nights usually occur in August each year, so please monitor our Facebook page and website for details about upcoming come & try dates. We hold our come & try nights at the Centre at Bundaberg Super Park, although on-line registration is also possible.
Joining Our Club is simple!
Registration Fees
Joining our Centre is as easy as attending one of our come & try nights! If you are new to our Centre, please bring a birth certificate or passport confirming your child's date of birth. You only need to bring this once. You will need to log into or create a new account on Results HQ https://resultshq.com.au/Login/Index/ fill out all the required details.
Registration fees must be paid at the time of registration or in advance by credit card. Payment of equipment and grounds fees can be paid in instalments by Eftpos with prior arrangement, and all fees must have be paid in full before our first competition night or your child will not receive any points.
Registration Age Groups
Please refer to the table above to find out which age group your child is in for the 2022/23 season:
When you register your registration pack includes;
Registration Number (to be attached to the front of uniform shirt, see next page for information)
Age label (to be attached to the left sleeve of uniform shirt, see next page for information )
Sponsors Bag and Vouchers
Handbook (take the time to read carefully)
Membership Fees
We are a 'not for profit' organisation, meaning that all fees are used to cover our operational and ongoing expenses, supplemented by our fundraising activities.
Tiny Tots Registration Fees
$65.00
NB. Children must be 3 years old as at 1 January 2016 to join as a Tiny Tot. They may join as from the date of their 3rd birthday.
Under 6 - Under 17 Registration Fees
$220.00
QA Registered Athletes
$210 plus QA base membership
Masters Athletes
$100 ground fees plus proof QMA membership
What is included in your athlete’s registration fees?
Membership to Little Athletics Queensland and covers athletes with insurance at training sessions, during the competition season and at any LAQ carnivals throughout the season.
Fees include a club registration component which includes your registration number and age labels
Fees include the equipment and ground levy of $100 per athlete
State Relays / State Registration Fees
End of Season trophies, certificates and awards are also included.
Additional Training and Coaching is also available through the season. This is included in your fees.
Bundaberg Athletic Club / West Bundaberg Little Atheltics is a FairPlay Activity Provider
Your FairPlay voucher may be used to help pay for club membership fees. If the membership/participation fees are more than $150, the parent/carer/guardian will need to pay the difference.
If the membership/participation fees are less than $150, the club will be reimbursed for the membership/participation fees only.
The remaining amount is not provided as cash or as payment for individual items to participate in the activity (such as uniforms etc.).
Please note the voucher is not exchangeable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred to another child.
Uniforms
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Compulsory Uniform
All athletes MUST WEAR our club T-shirt, singlet (under13 & over) or crop top at all Centre, Regional and State Competitions with either plain black shorts, plain black bike pants or club shorts, otherwise participation may be denied.
The registration label (athlete’s number) is to be sewn to the front of the T-shirt, singlet or crop top within 7 days of registration. Safety pins are not permitted. The age label is also to be sewn on the left sleeve. The Coles label must be sewn on the front of the shirt and is compulsory for this season.
Plain black shorts, bike pants or club shorts must be worn. No exceptions. Short with stripes or advertising logo of any description such as Adidas or Nike are not allowed. Club shorts are available to purchase at the clubhouse.
Boys are permitted to wear skin, only if they are plain black (no wording can be visible) and worn underneath plain black or club shorts. Bike Pants / compression garments can be full length except for race walking where full length will not be acceptable. Footwear is compulsory in all events.
Codes of Conduct
ATHLETE
Be a good sport. Respect all good performances whether from your Centre or the opponents and shake hands with and thank the opposing athletes and officials after the event – win, lose or draw.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
Always respect the official’s decision.
Never become involved in acts of foul play.
Honour both the spirit and intention of the competition rules and live up to the highest ideals of ethics and sportsmanship. Avoid gamesmanship and respect the traditions of the sport.
Never engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, sledging, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, trash-talking, taunting or other actions that are demeaning to other athletes, officials or supporters.
Care for and respect the facilities and equipment made available to you during training and competition.
Safeguard your health. Don’t use any illegal or unhealthy substances.
Recognise that officials and coaches are volunteers who give up their time to provide their services. Treat them with the utmost respect.
Do not bet or otherwise financially speculate, directly or indirectly, on the outcome or any other aspect of a Little Athletics event or competition in which you are involved.
COACH / AGE MANAGER
Actively discourage foul play and/or unsportsmanlike behaviour by athletes.
Seek to maximise the participation and enjoyment of all athletes regardless of ability; avoid the tendency to over-use a talented athlete; treat all athletes as equals, regardless of their talent.
Show concern and caution towards all sick and injured athletes. Follow the advice of a physician and/or sports trainer to the letter when determining when an injured athlete is ready to recommence training or competition.
Teach athletes that an honest effort and competing to the best of their ability is as important as victory.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the rules of competition and keep abreast of current coaching methods. Maintain or improve your current accreditation level.
Always consider the health, safety and welfare of the athletes.
Teach young athletes to realise that there is a big gap between their ability and the professional athlete. Do not coach them as if they are professionals.
Ensure that your coaching reflects the level of the competition being involved with and don’t be a ‘winner at all costs’ coach.
As coach, conduct yourself at all times, and in all situations, in a manner that shows leadership, respect for the sport of Little Athletics and respect for all those that are involved in the sport – athletes, officials, spectators, parents and the media.
OFFICIALS
Be impartial! Also, be consistent, objective and courteous.
Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else. Be alert to minimise dangerous physical play, fair or foul, especially during competition days.
Accept responsibility for all actions taken.
Avoid any form of verbal conflict with coaches, team officials, parents and spectators during competition.
Avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest, both on and off the field.
Condemn all and every instance of unsportsmanlike, foul or unfair play.
Set a good example by the way you dress, speak and act towards athletes, coaches, officials, parents and spectators.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes.
Officiate to the age and/or experience of the athletes.
PARENT / SPECTATOR
Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by athletes, coaches, officials, parents or spectators.
Respect the official’s decisions. Don’t complain or argue about actions or decisions during or after an event.
Do not engage in unsportsmanlike language, harassment or aggressive behaviour.
Encourage athletes to play by the rules and to respect opposing athletes and officials.
Never ridicule or scorn an athlete for making a mistake, respect their efforts.
Understand that sport is part of a total life experience, and the benefits of involvement go far beyond the final placing of an event.
Participate in positive cheering that encourages the athletes in the Centre you are supporting. Don’t engage in any cheering that taunts or intimidates opponents, their fans or officials.
Remember that children participate in Little Athletics for their own enjoyment, not yours!
At all times follow the directions of the Competition Manager and/or other competition day officials.
Never arrive at a Little Athletics competition under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never bring alcohol or drugs to a Little Athletics competition or training.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an important and integral part of our club. Without parents as volunteers we aren't able to run our competition nights or events.
Many activities on a Friday night require a parent to remain in one position or multiple places for the whole evening, therefore sometimes missing out on the enjoyment of seeing their child compete. For this reason, the Committee finds it difficult to find volunteers for these jobs every week – yet these are usually the most important jobs.
Age Marshalls are required to either walk around with their age group of competitors or man each field event to oversee the safe conduct of the event, show new parents how to assist and ensure the athletes compete within the rules. Timekeepers and Place Judges, Canteen Helpers, Track Recorders and Starters are all essential.
On the first Friday of each month a volunteer will be rewarded for volunteering in the previous month. The winner will be selected by the Centre Manager. Committee members are eligible.
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Parent & Guardian Participation
The Little Athletics motto is “Family, Fun and Fitness”. Little Athletics is a family sport and is one activity where the whole family can be involved and participate.
Everyone is welcome, from siblings, to grandparents. Like most other Little Athletics centres, West Bundaberg Little Athletics is a not-for-profit organisation which is run by volunteers, most of whom are parents of current athletes at the Centre.
West Bundaberg Little Athletics is a voluntary organisation and cannot operate without the assistance of parents each week in fulfilling the many and varied duties required. For our Friday night competitions to run efficiently we require approximately 30 parents/adults to volunteer. If we do not have enough volunteers for an event, then that event may need to be cancelled.
The following is a list of the duties required each week to run a competition efficiently.
o Equipment Set Up - the committee arrives early each week to set up equipment on the track and field. Set up duties may include, long jump pit, throws equipment, jumps mats and poles, hurdles, shade tents at competitions and any other general requirements that are needed on the day.
o Age Marshals - this is a great way to follow your child around but entails taking the entire age group to each event. You may also need to help run the field events and document measurements for each athlete. As an age marshal you are responsible for the group of children you are taking around and as such have the right to keep their behaviour in check. We require 2-3 parents for each age group and there is an expectation that those parents are involved in helping at each field event. Information cards will be inside each age marshal folder to help with requirement and rules.
o Starter - is responsible for starting each race using a starting system. They are in contact with the chief time keeper (via walkie talkies) detailing such things as: event, age group and how many competitors are racing.
o Place Judges - Place judges place each athlete when they cross the finish line in each track event. We generally require 2 parent helpers to place each race.
o Canteen - we always require assistance in our canteen with either cooking, serving and cleaning. If you wish to help in the canteen please make yourself known to Debbie Mason.
o Equipment Pack Up - Everybody (including age marshals) are asked to help with the pack up at the end of each competition. When you have completed your job for the day or when your children have finished their last event, we ask that you help pack up the equipment in that area. (eg. If your last event is long jump, please help pack up the rake, tape measure and mat etc and place them in the basket supplied and leave them outside the equipment shed.
No experience is required for most of the above roles and it can be as much fun as you make it. The committee are always around so if you need assistance please ask. Parents like us are helping make these competitions happen every weekend, so please offer your assistance, and you never know you might even enjoy yourself!
Additional assistance is always required at our Centre and we understand that just like our athletes, our parents come from a diverse range of backgrounds and as such have different talents and experience. There is a place for everyone at BAC & WBLA and there are many ways that you can become involved. You may have skills that the centre doesn’t even know they need.
So, if you think you can help with something, please let the committee know.
Parental Supervision
A parent or Guardian, of a child participating in a West Bundaberg Little Athletics calendared competition or meet, will stay within the grounds of that meeting for the entirety of the event/events in which their child/children are participating. If, for any reason you need to leave the grounds then your child/children must leave with you. Alternatively, you can inform a trusted friend / family member who is at the grounds that you are leaving. Then this person takes responsibility of your child.
It is extremely important that you are always contactable during the centre competition. Sometimes it can be expected that the competition finishes earlier than scheduled, and for this reason it is important that you remain at the grounds, so your child/children know where to find you. Parents are encouraged to volunteer at an activity during the centre meet.
Blue Card Policy
Queensland Little Athletics has a member protection policy and regulations that are aimed at fostering growth and development of athletes in the organisation in a safe and nurturing environment. This policy is compliant with QLAA policies and State Government Legislation. The State Government Legislation [“Children and Young People Act (2000)] stipulates that all members of an organisation who are in contact with children, should have a “Blue Card”.
All parents / caregivers of children attending our centre are encouraged to complete the volunteer blue card application form available from the office. This service is provided free of charge to volunteers by the Commission for Children and Young People, and Child Guardian. The move for all adults in contact with children to have a Blue Card is strongly supported by Little Athletics Queensland. Please see our Blue Card Officer, Kellie Last, or email us at bundabergathleticclub@gmail.com
Become an Official
We are always in desperate need of more qualified officials. Without qualified officials, we are unable to run our athletic events. There are various levels of accreditation which can be obtained. Level 0 is the beginner, Level 1 is the first step, and is all that is required to assist at most little athletics competitions. Becoming a Level 1 official is easy and fun, and simply involves completing an on-line course.
The Australian Athletics Officials Education Scheme (AAOES) is a joint initiative of Athletics Australia and Little Athletics Australia, providing a seamless and transparent education pathway for Australian Athletics Officials. The aim of the Australian Athletics Officials Education Scheme is to ensure an effective and efficient education framework is provided to guarantee Australian Athletics Officials remain world leaders in event delivery at all levels of athletic competition.
The athletics specific levels of this scheme delivered within Australia are:
Club/Centre/School Official - AAOES Level 1
State Level Official - AAOES Level 2
National Level Official - AAOES Level 3
Level 0
The Introductory Officiating General Principles on-line course has been developed to assist Officials in learning the basic skills they will need to officiate effectively.
This is not compulsory for Athletics Officials but is strongly recommended. The course contains three modules, which cover a range of general officiating topics, including ethical responsibilities of Officials, preparation for officiating, safety, communication, dealing with conflict and people management.
Level 1
Level 1 is the entry level (first athletics specifics level). Before attempting this level, Officials are encouraged to complete the Australian Sports Commission Introduction to Officiating course. However, it is not compulsory. You do not need to be a registered member of a club or State Association, just simply sign up and start learning.
AAOES Level 1 is made up of 12 separate courses:
Track , Starting, Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Hammer Throw, Javelin, Discus, Shot Put, Walks, Out of Stadia
Within each course, there are four (4) modules, each with their own content and quiz attached:
Rules, Officials & Communication, Equipment, Risk Management
You can attempt as many of the courses as you like. Each course should take around 45-90 minutes depending on your prior knowledge of the event and/or athletics. All questions in the quiz are multiple choice. Once you have completed all four modules and the competency quiz, you will have finished the course and will be able to download your Certificate of Completion.
Level 2
Level 2 is the next stage of the AAOES. It is targeted at Officials wishing to be appointed as a Chief or Referee at State level and a Chief at National level. In Level 2, candidates will be required to complete practical requirements, attend seminars, complete online learning components and complete an exam. Rather than just testing the rules, candidates will be required to apply the rules and interpret certain situations.
Level 3
Level 3 is the highest accreditation offered in Australia. This level of accreditation includes seminars, practical components and a written exam.
Junior Officials
Athletes from 13 years of age are eligible to progress to Level 1. Junior Level 1 Officials (15-17 years of age) may be Chief at Centre level but only assistant at LAQ Competitions (includes Regions, Winter & State).
If you would like more information about officials courses, or would like to improve your level of accreditation, there is plenty of information on the Little Athletics Queensland website or speak to a committee member who will be able to assist.
Our Officials
Gary Barton
Donna Akehurst
Are you going to join our team?
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2022 /2023 Weekly Competition Program
Our competition commences at 5.45pm on Fridays, with announcements and a warm-up. Our events start at approximately 6pm and finish at around 8.30pm. The program may take longer (or finish sooner) depending on group sizes, the number of helpers we have, and the events which are being run.
Our competition days with longer events (such as distance running or walks) in particular may finish a little later. We aim to provide each age group with 5 events a week, over a 5 week cycle.
Click the link below for our entire seasons event timetable.
Family, Fun & Fitness
Upcoming Events
More details about all events can be found on our Facebook Page
Coles Spring Carnival
24th September 2022
The Spring Carnival is held each year at the Bundaberg Region Athletics Facility and is open to all U7 – U17 LAQ registered athletes as well as non-LAQ registered (age appropriate) athletes. This Carnival has also been endorsed by QA for registered QA/ANQ U18s+ to participate.
The competition provides a means for Centre athletes a chance to gain additional competition towards the end of or leading into the LAQ season and leading into the higher level school competitions.
To foster team spirit, all athletes registered with a LAQ Centre, through their competing, will earn points towards the Competition’s Centre Weighted Points Trophy.
Spring Carnival 100m Handicap Races are also included in the program. The first placed athletes in the U9 – U17 age groups are offered an opportunity to compete in the Handicap Races, using handicapped starting distances calculated on each competing athlete’s 100m times.
Eligibility
All LAQ registered athletes as well as non-LAQ registered athletes’ age appropriate U7 – U17’s are eligible for this event (age groups are calculated as at 31st December, please use this link).
QA registered U18’s to Open athletes. QA athletes with DoB that fall within the LAQ Age Groups shall not compete in U18-Open events, but shall compete in the relevant LAQ age group events.
Note: LAQ registered athletes must wear the approved LAQ Centre uniform and non-LAQ registered members must wear clothes that conform to the LAQ Uniform and SunSafe policies to enter the competition arena.
U18 to Open Athletes and will be conducted under agreed IAAF rules (incl. uniform rules).
Multi-Class Athlete Inclusion
LAQ registered and classified ambulant and wheelchair athletes have the opportunity to nominate in multi-class events. Classification is not applicable for participation in standard events at this competition.
All athletes are encouraged to participate and compete in mainstream opportunities where appropriate.
For more specific information regarding LAQ Multi-Class Athlete participation and rules please use this link.
Introducing the FAST Program for Tiny Tots and U6’s
FAST is a Fundamental Athletics Skills Training session designed to be run for a one hour duration utilising games and skill development activities to teach the basic, fundamental movement patterns of the events experienced in a Little Athletics competition.
Each FAST session is one (1) hour long and will have one warm up activity, one running activity, one jumping activity and one throwing activity. Each of these activities are 10 – 15 minutes duration so that the athletes will experience a lot of skill development in a short amount of time.
To Register Interest, please use this link
https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main...
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday- 13th September
For further information contact Kendal Newton-Smith at K.NewtonSmith@laq.org.au
Nomination, Fees & Closing Dates
Eligible athletes may nominate for a maximum of five (5) individual events.
Nominations can be submitted by Individuals to the LAQ Office via Family ResultsHQ Portal, mail, or email by the relevant closing date listed below.
Alternatively, nominations can be submitted through your LAQ Centre by the Centre Closing Date, please check with your Centre Committee.
The ResultsHQ Meet Invite will be released – date to be confirmed.
Person(s) submitting nominations to LAQ must ensure fees are paid (without invoice) by the advertised closing date. Failure to do so may incur penalties.
Non-LAQ Registered Nomination:
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday – 13th September
QA Registered Athlete(s) Nomination Fees: $20.00 per athlete
Non-LAQ Registered Athlete(s) Nomination Fees: $20.00 per athlete
Nomination payment details are on the forms. A confirmation email from LAQ is provided.
LAQ Member Online Nomination:
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday – 13th September
LAQ Registered Athlete(s) Family ResultsHQ
Nomination Fees: $15.00 per athlete
For more information
https://laq.org.au/coles-spring-carnival/
Maryborough Day Night Carnival
Saturday 8th October 2022
Maryborough Day Night Calendar
More Details Soon
Coles Summer Carnival
22nd October 2022
The Summer Carnival aims to give all registered athletes in U7 – U17 age groups the opportunity to take part in a large-scale competition, without any of the pressures associated with a Championship.
Additionally it allows the athletes of the U13 age group to register performances that the State Team Selectors may need to refer to later in the season when selecting the State Team.
To foster team spirit, all athletes registered with a LAQ Centre, through their competing, will earn points towards the Competition’s Centre Weighted Points Trophy.
Summer Carnival 100m Handicap Races are also included in the program. The first placed athletes in the U9 – U17 age groups are offered an opportunity to compete in the Handicap Races, using handicapped starting distances calculated on each competing athlete’s 100m times.
The main purpose of the day is for athletes of all abilities to have an enjoyable day’s competition and foster new friendships.
Eligibility
All LAQ registered U7 – U17’s athletes; and LA registered U13 – U17’s athletes may request approval for participation.
Note: All participating athletes must wear the approved Centre uniform.
Multi-Class Athlete Inclusion
LAQ registered and classified ambulant and wheelchair athletes have the opportunity to nominate in multi-class events. Classification is not applicable for participation in standard events at this competition. All athletes are encouraged to participate and compete in mainstream opportunities where appropriate. For more specific information regarding LAQ Multi-Class Athlete participation and rules please use this link.
Nomination, Fees & Closing Dates
Eligible athletes may nominate for a maximum of five (5) individual events.
Nominations can be submitted by Individuals to the LAQ Office via Family ResultsHQ Portal, mail, or email by the relevant closing date listed below.
Alternatively, nominations can be submitted through your LAQ Centre by the Centre Closing Date, check with your Centre Committee.
The ResultsHQ Meet Invite will be released – date to be confirmed.
Person(s) submitting nominations to LAQ must ensure fees are paid (without invoice) by the advertised closing date. Failure to do so may incur penalties.
LAQ Member Online Nomination:
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday – 17th October
LAQ Registered Athlete(s) Family ResultsHQ
Nomination Fees: $15.00 per athlete
More information: https://laq.org.au/coles-summer-carnival/
Central Coast Pentathlon
Sunday 13th November 2022
More details will be annouced soon
State Relays 2022
3rd December 2022
State Relays Brisbane
More details and teams will be announced when our season begins
Bundaberg Day Night Carnival
Saturday 21st January 2023
More details will be announced soon
Club Championships
More details about all events can be found on our Facebook Page and in our club Handbook
Club Championships U6 to Open / Masters / Veterans
The Club Championship Awards for the U6 to Open / Masers / Veterans age groups are conducted on Friday 14th October, Friday 25th November, and Friday 17th February. Points from these nights will be tallied for participation in each event over the 3 nights of competition. The points for Club Championships are awarded on a sliding scale, with everyone who competed in an event receiving points. The awards will be presented to both Male and Female in each age category except for open and masters, these will be overall points. The points will be awarded as follows;
7 points for first place
5 points for second place
4 points for third place
2 points for completion of event (without placing)
1 point participation without full completion (injury during an event)
To be eligible for Club Championship Medals
An athlete must have competed in at least 80% of the total number of events offered over the 3 nights of competition, Again the more events an athlete participates in, the more points are accumulated.
An athlete must have attended 75% of club nights prior to competition night (first championship night 5 nights prior, second championship night 9 nights prior, third championship night 12 nights prior)
Championship points will be tallied and displayed in the club house after each championship night.
At the completion of the third night of competition all medals and awards will be presented to the athletes who have received 1st, 2nd and 3rd places based on points accumulated.
Club Championship Night 1
7th October 2022 @ 5.45pm
Club Championship Night 2
25th November 2022 @ 5.45pm
Club Championship Night 3
17th February 2022 @5.45pm
Season Awards
Trophies are not awarded to every athlete; however, awards are presented to athletes of varying levels of achievement and ability. A record of every athlete's achievement is provided in certificate form on presentation night or may be collected by appointment at the end of the season if you are unable to attend.
Our awards honour those athletes who embrace the LAQ philosophy of family, fun and fitness. Athletes are recognised for their outstanding achievements, commitment to our sport by attending every competition night, for displaying good sportsmanship, for participation in all events, for training and for achieving personal improvement. Set criteria are used to identify trophy winners to ensure all decisions are impartial and consistent. We are sure you will agree that our variety of categories give every athlete the opportunity to qualify for an award.
For more details about each award and their criteria please see the link below or our Club Handbook.
Summary of Events
This guide has been written for parents to provide basic information about all the events that makes up our weekly program. Should you require further information about the rules, event or equipment specifications, please contact us or see the attached documents. During the Little Athletics season, you will be encouraged to help out in many different ways to enable your child to compete each week. Every parent is an important part of the Little Athletics family and without your help, it would be difficult to conduct events for your child. After all, we are all volunteers, wanting the best for all our athletes.
Click the links below for more information.
Coaching & Training
COACHING
Qualified coaches are available to any registered member of the Club at the athletic complex. Club coaches may choose to conduct coaching sessions of separate athletic events at different times and on different days to suit both the athletes and themselves. Further details can be obtained from the Coaching Coordinator.
No coaches, officials, or parents will be permitted to raise their voices unnecessarily. A Code of Conduct applies to coaches, athletes and parents. All coaches and officials are required to apply for a ‘Blue Card’ from the State Government through the Club, under the Child Protection Act. They may be required to produce this card at any time to the committee or parents.
It is essential that Coaches take out insurance with the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA) or Athletics Australia. Areas of constant use should be alternated regularly to avoid wear, including all Field events areas, e.g. Shot Put, Javelin etc.
GYMNASIUM
NO ONE is to use the weight training equipment UNLESS under the supervision of an appointed responsible adult / coach. All equipment is to be replaced after use and left tidy. NO FOOD ITEMS are to be taken into the Gymnasium. WATER is only to be in sealable containers in the Gymnasium.
Training & Coaching Fees
Registered Club Athletes $3.50 per session
Unregistered Athletes $4.70 per session
Season Pass – members $183.00 (September – April)
Season Pass – non-members $295.00 (September – April)
Yearly Pass – members only $239.00 (12 months from 1st training day)
Training
Training clinics and sessions during our season will be advertised on our Facebook Page.
Current Club Coaches
Robert Hooper – Level 2; Les Kuorikoski – Level 3 Advanced; Taryn Gollshewsky – Level 2; Selina Wynn - Level 3; Sarah-Jane Natzke - Level 3; Mark Riddell - Level 2; Kaine Gould - Level 2
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