What a fantastic competition we had on Saturday! The sun was shining again, and our South Barwon athletes made the most of it with plenty of PBs and some club records broken too! 👏You can see some photos from Saturday on our website gallery HERE.

If you still need uniform, we will have sizes available to try each Saturday morning until October 31. All uniform items will be available for purchase using cash or card. If you have old uniform that you would like to donate or sell, please see the Stack Team App for more information.

New Club Records!

A huge congratulations to our eight South Barwon club record breakers, who set new records on 17 October 2026!

🌟 Luella Javni – Under 8 Girls 700m
New record: 2:45.76 | Previous record: 2:49.89, set on 9 March 2019

🌟 Luella Javni – Under 8 Girls High Jump Scissor
New record: 0.98m | Previous record: 0.95m, set on 4 March 2023

🌟 Ziggy Edmunds – Under 9 Boys 700m Walk
New record: 3:35.43 | Previous record: 3:40.73, set on 11 October 2025

🌟 Hugo Weiershauser – Under 11 Boys 1100m Walk
New record: 6:17.32 | Previous record: 6:20.42, set on 25 March 2017

🌟 Jed Wilkinson – Under 11 Boys Discus
New record: 35.43m | Previous record: 27.25m, set on 20 March 2004

🌟 Spenser McKenna – Under 12 Boys 1500m Walk
New record: 7:51.50 | Previous record: 8:05.02, set on 28 October 1995

🌟 Patience Cannon – Under 15 Girls Discus
New record: 29.32m | Previous record: 22.38m, set on 16 October 2004

🌟 Millie Goulding – Under 16 Girls Triple Jump
New record: 10.04m | Previous record: 9.35m, set on 11 October 2025

🌟 Isabella Judd – Under 17 Girls 400m
New record: 1:05.56 | Previous record: 1:06.48

What an amazing result for our club. Well done to you all for your achievements.

Athletes of the week

This week, the South Barwon Committee is proud to recognise the following athletes:

U5-U8: Willow Bissett (U8) wins a Macca’s Voucher and Indigo Drink Bottle
Willow shows support to all her athletics friends especially her big sister Stevie who she loves cheering on as she competes on the track.

U9-U11: Zoe Burke (U10) wins a Macca’s Voucher and Steigen Visor
Zoe Burke is in her first season and has already made lots of friends during her events along with her smiley can-do attitude.

U12-U17: Milla Miles (U15) wins an Ark Voucher and Socks
Milla has demonstrated consistent work efforts as well as getting around her friends and supporting the Junior South Barwon athletes.

The winning athletes can collect their prizes from the Club Table on Saturday.

Volunteer of the week

This week, the kids voted Casey Feldman as the volunteer of the week. Well deserved, and thank you for your ongoing contribution.

Volunteers

Athletics can’t happen without the support of our parents and carers, and all families are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 duties per season. But don’t worry, we have a chief in charge at each event who will show you what is required and be there to help all the way through the day.  

This week’s volunteers

• Long Jump Chiefs: Brad McDougall, Adam Wilkinson
• Long Jump Volunteers: Vanessa O’Halloran, Nicole Robertson, Joanna Morris, Kim Sagnol, Craig McDougall, Rebecca Whiteway
• Back Straight Chief: John English
• Back Straight Chief Emergency: Rory Flynn
• Back Straight Assistants: Kylie Maugeri, Casey Feldman
• Javelin Chiefs: Andrew Miles, Luke Markham
• Javelin Assistants: Tess Goulding, 1 more required
• On Trackers Coordinator: Tahlia Feldman
• Emergencies: Tam Casey, 2 more required
• Coffee & drinks for Volunteers: Magda Hughes

All volunteers please meet at the South Barwon volunteer table at 7.45am on Saturday. We are grateful for all your support!

See you on the weekend!

What a wonderful first week of the season we had! The sun was out and it was great to see our new and returning members taking to the track and giving their best efforts. You can see some photos from Saturday on our website gallery HERE.

We’ve transitioned to Digital Results this year. Geelong Little Athletics Centre publishes these weekly via ResultsHQ. If you need help logging in to see the results, please check your email inboxes (and spam folders) for an email from GLAC which includes instructions on how to access.

This week is Program 2 and is another qualifying week for our Geelong Relay teams for those athletes aged 9 and up. Over the next couple of weeks, athletes will be invited via email to join the Geelong teams depending on their times in the sprint events (100m, 200m and 400m). Relays are coordinated at a centre level, rather than by South Barwon, but if you have any questions about how they are run, please don’t hesitate to come by the South Barwon area this weekend.

Also, if you still need uniform, we will have sizes available to try each Saturday morning until October 31. All uniform items will be available for purchase using cash or card. If you have old uniform that you would like to donate or sell, please see the Stack Team App for more information.

New Club Records!

A huge congratulations to our four South Barwon club record breakers, who set new records on 10 October 2026!

Magali Flynn – Under 13 Girls Discus
New record: 28.88m | Previous record: 26.99m set on 16 October 2005.

Patience Cannon – Under 15 Girls Shot Put
New record: 10.12m | Previous record: 8.98m, set on 3 December 2005.

Emmett Everton – Under 10 Boys Shot Put
New record: 9.70m | Previous record: 9.43m, set on 14 March 2026.

Lennox Anton Javni – Under 13 Boys 80m Hurdles
New record: 12.81 seconds | Previous record: 13.18 seconds, set on 16 March 2019.

Two records had stood for more than 20 years! What an incredible way to kick off the season. Well done, Magali, Patience, Emmett and Lennox. Your South Barwon family is proud of you, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings!

Training

Thanks to the generous support of JJ’s Track Squad, South Barwon is able to offer free training sessions to our registered athletes this year. Please see the email sent out to all members this week for times and dates of our training sessions.

Athletes of the week

For those new to the club, each week we present an award to an athlete who embodies the values we love to see in our juniors; determination, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Thanks to our generous sponsor McDonald’s Belmont, the recipient receives a Maccas voucher to celebrate their efforts.

This week, the South Barwon Committee is proud to recognise these five athletes:  for cheering on the On Trackers and displaying the South Barwon Spirit. This weeks awards goes to (Left to Right): Hazel McLean, Issy Ross, Kayley McDougall, Skylah Cannon and Magali Flynn.

If you see an athlete displaying our values during competition, please point them out to a Committee member so we can provide the recognition that they deserve!

Volunteers

Athletics can’t happen without the support of our parents and carers, and all families are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 duties per season. But don’t worry, we have a chief in charge at each event who will show you what is required and be there to help all the way through the day.  

This week’s volunteers

• Long Jump Chiefs: Brad McDougall, Adam Wilkinson
• Long Jump Volunteers: Clay Brooks, Matt Murnane, Kristin Davies, Casey Feldman, Cara Kirwin, Kim Sagnol
• Back Straight Chief: John English
• Back Straight Chief Emergency: Christine Graham
• Back Straight Assistants: Hannah Carson, Kim Grinter
• 400m Hand Timer (U11): Rebecca Whiteway
• Front Straight Assistant: 1 required
• Discus/Javelin Assistant: 1 required
• Discus Assistant: Paul Chambers
• On Trackers Coordinator: Tahlia Feldman
• Emergencies: 3 required
• Coffee & drinks for Volunteers: Magda Hughes

All volunteers please meet at the South Barwon volunteer table at 7.45am on Saturday. We are grateful for all your support!

See you on the weekend!

It’s almost time! The 2026/27 Little Athletics season starts next Saturday, 10 October at Landy Field, and registrations are now open.

Whether you’re a returning South Barwon athlete or thinking about joining Little Athletics for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to the club for another fantastic season.

There’s plenty to look forward to, including Saturday competition, training sessions, relays, regional and state championships, new friendships, personal bests and plenty of South Barwon spirit!

🏃 Returning to South Barwon?

If you competed with South Barwon last season, you can now register for the 2026/27 season. When registering, use the same email address you used last season to access your existing account.

👉 REGISTER FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON
https://regoform.mygameday.app/#/registration-form/?orgId=7kq5xVd0jBJj78cSwmhfLQ%3D%3D

We’re looking forward to seeing plenty of familiar red and blue uniforms back at Landy Field next Saturday!

👋 New to Little Athletics? We’d Love You to Join Us!

If your child is new to athletics, South Barwon is open to children of all abilities. You don’t need to be an experienced athlete. Little Athletics is about having a go, learning new skills, making friends and challenging yourself to achieve your own personal best.

Season registration is $209, comprising $89 LAVic, $75 GLAC and $45 South Barwon fees. This covers both the Summer Track & Field and Winter competition seasons. Winter Cross Country can also be added for an additional $40.

New families can create an account through the registration portal and select South Barwon as their club.

👉 REGISTER WITH SOUTH BARWON
https://regoform.mygameday.app/#/registration-form/?orgId=7kq5xVd0jBJj78cSwmhfLQ%3D%3D

Not sure which age group your child belongs to? You can use the official Little Athletics Victoria Age Group Calculator before registering.

🏃‍♀️ Not Quite Ready to Commit? Try it First!

If you’re interested but want to make sure Little Athletics is right for your child before paying the season registration fee, you can try Little Athletics for free.

The first two competition days, beginning Saturday 10 October, are open to registered Trial Athletes.

This gives your child the opportunity to experience a real Saturday Little Athletics program before you decide whether to register for the full season.

👉 REGISTER AS A TRIAL ATHLETE
https://events.mygameday.app/event/2627geelongtrialathleteoffer

When completing the Trial Athlete registration, make sure you select Geelong as your trial centre.

📖 Everything New Families Need to Know

Wondering what happens on a Saturday morning? What uniform you’ll need? How training works? What events your child will participate in?

We’ve put together a South Barwon New Member Guide covering the most common questions from families joining Little Athletics for the first time.

👉 READ THE NEW MEMBER GUIDE
https://southbarwonathletics.com/new-member-guide/

❤️💙 See You at Landy Field!

The new season begins Saturday 10 October, and we can’t wait to get underway.

To all our returning athletes, welcome back. And to the families considering South Barwon for the first time, we’d love to have you join our community.

Register now, register for a free trial, or read our New Member Guide to find out more.

See you at the track!

South Barwon Athletics Club

Saturday 19 September | 10am–12pm
Check-in from 9.30am | Landy Field

Thinking about joining Little Athletics? The Geelong Little Athletics Centre (GLAC) Come & Try Day is a free opportunity for new athletes and families to experience Little Athletics before committing to a full season.

Athletes will be organised into their age groups and take part in a sample Saturday program, trying a range of track and field events around Landy Field.

It’s also your chance to visit the different clubs, meet their members and decide which club you’d like to join for the upcoming season. Make sure you stop by the South Barwon tent and say hello!

Register Before You Attend

All athletes must register as a Trial Athlete before participating. Registration is free and also makes new athletes eligible to participate in two trial competition days at the beginning of the season before committing to full membership.

👉 Register as a Trial Athlete:
https://events.mygameday.app/event/2627geelongtrialathleteoffer

After registering, you’ll receive further information, including your Trial Athlete Patch. Please print this and bring it with you.

What to Expect

Check-in opens at 9.30am. Once checked in, listen for announcements over the PA system. Age groups will be called and directed to their first event before moving through their Come & Try program.

Come & Try can be a little busier than a normal Saturday program, with lots of new athletes and families finding their way around. If you’re unsure where to go, come to the South Barwon tent and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

And don’t worry if you miss the start of an event. It’s a practice day designed to help everyone learn how Little Athletics works.

Try On Your South Barwon Uniform

Thinking of joining South Barwon? We’ll have uniform samples available at our tent so athletes can try on different sizes.

You’ll also be able to place your uniform order on the day, and our team can answer any questions about uniforms or joining the club.

Getting Around Landy Field

With construction of the new pavilion underway, there are currently some access restrictions around Landy Field.

Please check the access maps below before arriving so you know where to enter, where to find the South Barwon tent and where the different events are located.

New to South Barwon?

If you’re considering joining us for the 2026/27 season, our New Member Guide answers many of the questions families have about Little Athletics, including Saturday competition, training, uniforms, registration and parent involvement.

👉 Read our New Member Guide:
https://southbarwonathletics.com/new-member-guide/

We look forward to welcoming you to Landy Field and introducing you to the South Barwon Athletics Club community! ❤️💙

Thursday 3 September | 6:00pm–8:00pm
Bunnings Waurn Ponds

South Barwon Athletics Club is holding a Cake Stall Fundraiser at Bunnings Waurn Ponds this Thursday night, and we’d love your support!

We’ll have plenty of delicious homemade cakes and treats available, with funds raised helping to support our club and athletes as we get ready for the upcoming season.

Can You Help?

We’d love to hear from any members, families or supporters who can donate some baked goodies for the stall or volunteer some time to help us on the night. Every contribution helps, whether it’s baking a batch of something delicious, lending a hand at the stall, or simply spreading the word.

Or Just Come Down and Say Hello!

Not able to bake or volunteer? No problem!

Come down to Bunnings Waurn Ponds between 6pm and 8pm, say hello, have a chat with some of the South Barwon crew and grab yourself something yummy.

If you’re thinking about joining South Barwon Athletics Club this season, it’s also a great opportunity to meet some of our club community before the season gets underway.

❤️💙 We hope to see you there!

Winter might still have us reaching for the beanies and jackets, but behind the scenes we’re already getting excited about another fantastic athletics season at South Barwon Athletics Club.

We’ve got two great events coming up that we’d love our members, families and the wider community to get involved in. Whether you’re supporting a great local cause through Run4Geelong or introducing a friend to athletics at our FREE Come & Try Little Athletics Day, there’s something for everyone.

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Join Team South Barwon at Run4Geelong

Sunday 8 November 2026

South Barwon Athletics Club is proud to be taking part in this year’s Run4Geelong, supporting the Barwon Health Foundation.

Run4Geelong is more than just a fun run. Every registration helps fund vital equipment, technology, research, programs and facilities that enable Barwon Health to continue delivering exceptional healthcare for our growing region.

Register with Team South Barwon

STEP 1: Visit the website link here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119436/run4geelong-2026

STEP 2: You will be prompted to sign in, or create a new account with Race Roster. Complete the form to log in:

STEP 3: Choose the distance you wish to run:

STEP 4: When choosing a team, use the settings as follows:

• Add Registrant to a team? > Yes, add to another existing team
• Select Team > *SOUTH BARWON ATHLETICS CLUB* – Geelong
• Enter Code > SOUTH BARWON ATHLETICS CLUB – Geelong

Save with Early Bird Registration

Register before 3 September to receive the Early Bird discount and save $10 on most event distances.

Something for Everyone

Choose from:

• Half Marathon
• 10km
• 5km
• 3km
• 1km Kids Dash (Under 12)

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the atmosphere, we’d love to see a sea of South Barwon colours on the day.

Help Us Win the Community Cup

Every registration also helps South Barwon compete in the Run4Geelong Community Cup.

The three teams with the most registrations will receive:

🥇 1st Place: $3,000

🥈 2nd Place: $1,500

🥉 3rd Place: $500

Bring your family, invite your friends and help us climb the leaderboard while supporting an incredible local cause.

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❤️ FREE Come Try Little Athletics Day

Sunday 16 August | 1:00pm – 4:00pm

One of the best ways to grow our club is through the families who already love being part of it.

If you have friends, neighbours, classmates or work colleagues with children who might enjoy athletics, we’d love you to invite them along to our FREE Come Try Little Athletics Day. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to experience what Little Athletics is all about in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.

We’re also encouraging our existing athletes to come along! It’s a fantastic chance to catch up with friends before the season begins, enjoy some fun activities, and help welcome new families into the South Barwon community.

Event Details

Sunday 16 August
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Christian College Oval – Middle School Campus
18 Burdekin Road, Highton

Children aged 5–16 years will enjoy:

• Expert coaching
• Fun athletics activities
• Skill-building games inspired by the Commonwealth Games
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Coffee van on site (bring a picnic!)

A Few Things to Know

• Parents and guardians must remain at the venue for the duration of the event – this is not a drop-off activity.
• Siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
• Please leave your dogs at home so everyone can safely enjoy the afternoon.
• Interested in continuing your athletics journey? Information will also be available for family members interested in Senior Athletics.

Best of all, it’s completely FREE!

We hope that our athletes have had a great start to the school year, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Landy Field on Saturday morning. We’re back to the regular timetable this week, with first calls for our U8+ athletes from 8am and OnTrackers starting at approximately 8.30am.

Congratulations to all our South Barwon athletes who received their medals for the Geelong LAC combined events last Friday, to Patience C for her fantastic throws results at the Country Championships and to Emmett E who broke a GLAC discus record that had been in place since 1983. Check out our Facebook page for photos and more information about their achievements.

This week

With only four weeks of normal competition at Landy Field before the end of the season, we’re back to Program 1 on Saturday.

Regional Track and Field Carnival: 7 & 8 February

Next weekend will be the Regional Track and Field Carnival at Goldsworthy Reserve in Corio for athletes who have registered. There will be no competition at Landy Field on the Saturday.

If your athlete has registered, please check your inbox for an email from Geelong Little Athletics Centre with information about the duty rosters and other details about the event.  At Regional events, athletes compete in the Geelong Little Athletics Centre uniform, not in South Barwon uniform. If you need to purchase GLAC uniform items, please visit the competition office on Saturday. You will need to wear your normal competition bib at regionals.

South Barwon uniforms and bibs

While we will no longer have South Barwon uniform items to try on at Landy Field on Saturdays, you can always contact us on southbarwonathletics@gmail.com to order any uniform items you need. Alternatively, you can follow the links on the Uniform page on our website.

We will still have our South Barwon visors available for sale until stocks run out – so get in quick to claim yours and help us raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. 

Volunteering

AAthletics can’t happen without the support of our parents and carers, and all families are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 duties per season. If you are yet to sign up or haven’t signed up for you minimum 3 duties please do so. We have a chief in charge at each event who will show you what is required and be there to help all the way through the morning.  

Thank you to our week 11 volunteers. We need 1 emergency and 1 Long Jump Assistant for this Saturday 31st January, week 12. These upcoming weeks would be a good opportunity to help out and join our volunteer community.

Simply click through to our sign up form now or scan on the QR code at the volunteer table this Saturday to nominate your preferred duty and date.

This week’s volunteers

• Long Jump Chiefs: B. Pola, A. Miles
• Long Jump Volunteers: C. McDougall, V. Ohalloran, S. Meaney, L. Anderson, J. Sizeland, 1 spot required
• Back Straight Chief: J. English
• Back Straight Chief Emergency: R. Flynn
• Back Straight Assistants: G. O’Bree, B. Maccora
• 400m Hand Timers: T. Bowie, C. Brooks
• On Trackers Coordinator: A. McArthur
• Emergencies: Sarah Andrews, A. Cook, 1 spot required
• Coffee & drinks for Volunteers: C. Bruce

All volunteers including emergencies please meet Lisa at the South Barwon volunteer table at 7:45am on Saturday. We are so grateful for all your support!