We’re looking forward to seeing you all again this Friday night for our special Twilight and 60th Anniversary even. It’s been 60 years since Little Athletics started at Landy Field – and it’s wonderful to be able to return to the same location for the celebrations.

As well as our Week 3 program (see below), the event will feature special guests, food trucks, face-painting and fireworks. There will also be presentations to the place-getters from last Saturday’s Geelong Combined Events.

Please ensure that your athletes is in full South Barwon uniform, with the Coles patch stuck or sewn to their t-shirt or singlet. If you do not have a Coles patch, please see a committee member at the South Barwon table as soon as you arrive.

This week’s events

This week will be Program 3. Athletics competition will commence 5.15pm for U8s and older athletes. OnTrackers will run from 5.30pm till 7pm.

There will be a 20-minute break in the program at 7pm to allow for speeches and presentations for the GLAC Combined Events. Competition will then continue for U8s and older until closer to 9pm.

Please remember to  bring your competition bib. There is now $10 charge for reprinting bibs at the competition office.

This week’s volunteers

Our volunteers for this week are:

• Back straight: H. Bailey (chief), J. Fotiniotis, W. Bailey, J. English
• Long jump 1: B. McDougall (chief), J./I. Sizeland, C. Kirwin, K. Patel
• Long jump 2: C. Cannon (chief), A. Maugeri, S. Blackborrow, D. Ellis

Each month, the parents and carers who have completed a volunteer shift will be put into a draw to win a $50 voucher from out sponsor, Fisherman’s Pier Restaurant.

Hot Cross Buns Fundraiser

With Easter approaching, the South Barwon LAC committee have organised a Hot Cross Buns fundraiser for the club. Pop by the South Barwon area to grab your order form. All your favourite flavours are available:

• Traditional
• Chocolate Chip
• Apple and Cinnamon
• Fruitless

The buns are only $10 per per pack, with $4 going to South Barwon.

Payment is due by 19 February (cash only please), and you can chose to have your buns delivered on either Saturday 22 February or Saturday 1 March. Please ask your family and friends to buy a pack to support our fundraiser!

Regional Track & Field Carnival

All athletes aged U9 and above are able to compete as part of the Geelong team at the Regional Track & Field Carnival on the 15th and 16th of February at Corio Little Athletics Centre. There are no qualifying requirements for to compete in Regionals, but you need to register your athletes by 11am on the 28th of January using the link on the LAVic website.

All athletes competing in regional and state events will need to wear the Geelong Little Athletics uniform.

If you have any questions about this event, please come and talk to the committee at the South Barwon table on Friday.