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! ❤️💙