It was so exciting to see so many of our South Barwon athletes and families at Goldsworthy Reserve last week. It may be a different venue, but with over 110 registered athletes, South Barwon is building an amazing community and it’s going to be a great season ahead. Please remember to download and read our athlete information booklet. Whether you’re a returning family or this is your first year of athletics, there’s lots of useful information in there about the season.

This week’s events

Going forwards, when we’re at Goldsworthy Reserve on Saturdays, we’re asking everyone to arrive at 12.45 for first calls with competition getting underway at 1pm. This week, we will be running Program 2. In Program 2, we have the Walks events running for athletes aged 9 and above. All athletes who wish to compete in the Walks need to wear shorts that are a minimum of 10cm above the knee – no leggings or trackpants.

Coles Patches

All athletes are required to have a Coles patch sewn or stuck to their uniform t-shirts or singlet. Please ensure that you have done this before next Saturday’s session. You should have received a patch when you purchased your uniform items. If you didn’t, please visit our South Barwon table on Saturday.

Uniform

We now have limited singlet sizes available. However you can pre-order and pay via the Indigo Wolf website by close of business each Wednesday to have your uniform available for pick up on Saturday.

Our new custom South Barwon socks, from our sponsor, Steigen are also now available for pre-order in blue or white.

Volunteering

Thanks to everyone who has put their name down on our volunteering roster so far.If you haven’t got your 2024 duties sorted, please visit the South Barwon table on Saturday and sign up for a spot.

This week’s volunteers are:

• Back straight: John English (chief), Amanda Martin, Michelle Merry, Harley Bailey
• Long Jump 1: Brad McDougall (chief), lKarl Waddell, Julia Mulhenburg, Belinda Williams
• Long Jump 2: Benn Pola (chief), Gordon Laurie. Charlotte Hargreaves, Jo Sizeland
• OnTrackers Coordinator: Alistair McArthur
• Walks Judge: Christie Moores

Could these volunteers please meet us at the South Barwon area (bays 9 & 10) at 12.45pm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!