Week 3, 2023-24

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Thanks to all the families who braved the wind and rain last week, so our Little Athletes could compete in the Week 2 program. The weather forecast is looking more settled this week, and we’re looking forward to seeing you again you all again at Landy Field this Saturday.

Getting started

If you haven’t already collected a bib, and you registered (and, if you’re new, provided your proof of age documentation) before Wednesday 18 October, we should have your competition bib at the South Barwon tent on Saturday morning. All competitors will need to be accompanied to the bib collection point by a parent or guardian, as we will have the volunteering duty rosters available for the pre-Christmas events.

We will also have uniform items on display and for sale at our tent, but only until 10.30 this week. If you would like to order beforehand and beat the rush, please send us a message on southbarwonathletics@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

This week’s events

This week is Week 3 on the GLAC program. Events start from around 8.00am, so listen for the announcement for your child’s age group. Each event call is made three times before the event begins. OnTrackers, the program for our U6s and U7s, will start at around 8.30am.

This week’s volunteers

Many thanks to the families who have signed up for volunteer duties over the past couple of weeks. If you haven’t already, please select your two 2023 duties by choosing an empty spot on the whiteboard at the South Barwon tent.

This week’s general volunteers are:

  • H. Barley
  • J. Mason
  • Casey family
  • A. Wilkinson
  • G. Laurie
  • B. Pola
  • A. Gray
  • D. Prickett (OnTrackers)

Our chiefs for this week are:

  • R. Nicholls and S. O’Neill (Long Jump)
  • B. Smith (Back Straight)

Can all volunteers please meet at the South Barwon tent at 8am.

Please remember to follow our Facebook page for updates during the weeks ahead.

Week 2, 2023-24

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Thanks to all our South Barwon athletes and parents who contributed to an amazing first meet of the season last Saturday. We’re looking forward to seeing you all again on the 14th!

Getting started

If you haven’t already collected a bib, and you registered (and, if you’re new, provided your proof of age documentation) before Wednesday 11 October, we should have your competition bib at the South Barwon tent on Saturday morning. All competitors will need to be accompanied to the bib collection point by a parent or guardian, as we will have the volunteering duty rosters available for the pre-Christmas events.

We will also have uniform items on display and for sale at our tent. If you would like to order beforehand and beat the rush, please send us a message on southbarwonathletics@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

This week’s events

This week is Week 2 on the GLAC program. Events start from around 8.00am, so listen for the announcement for your child’s age group. Each event call is made three times before the event begins. OnTrackers, the program for our U6s and U7s, will start at around 8.30am.

This week’s volunteers

Many thanks to the families who signed up for volunteer duties last week. If you haven’t already, please select your two pre-Christmas duties on Saturday by choosing an empty spot on the whiteboard at the South Barwon tent.

This week’s general volunteers are:

  • A. Sherry
  • L. Wolf
  • N. Jones
  • J. Mason
  • A. Wilkinson
  • C. Hargreaves
  • M. Munn
  • M. Judd (OnTrackers)

Our chiefs for this week are:

  • C. Cannon and J. McPherson (Long Jump)
  • J. English and J. Javni (Back Straight)

Can all volunteers please meet at the South Barwon tent at 8am.

Relays information session

A Relay Information session will be held at the Pavilion Building, Landy Field, this Saturday at 12pm. Please attend if you’re looking to be a coach, team manager or competitor in this season’s relays (note: relay competitors need to be U9s and over). The Regional Relay Carnival will be held on Saturday 18 November, and the State event will be on Saturday 16 December.

Week 1, 2023-24

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Welcome to Little Athletics for the 2023-24 Season. We’re so excited to be heading back to Landy Field on Saturday morning.

Bib collection & volunteer sign-up

We will have competition bibs at the red South Barwon tents for everyone who registered (and in the case of new families, provided their proof of age documentation) before the end of Wednesday. These bibs are worn throughout the season at Landy Field as well as at regional and state events.

All competitors will need to be accompanied to the bib collection point by a parent or guardian, as we will have the duty rosters available for the pre-Christmas events. Each family needs to commit to two pre-Christmas volunteering shifts. Those who don’t select their own dates in the first two weeks will be assigned a slot on the duty roster – which this year will be displayed on a white board at the South Barwon tent.

We still need a couple more adult volunteers for this Saturday too. If you can help, please let us know on Facebook.

Uniform sales

On our competition days at Landy Field, all South Barwon athletes compete in our red and blue uniforms. There’s a range of options to choose from, and we will have some samples on display and for sale at our tent on October 7. If you’d like to purchase beforehand and beat the rush, please send us a message on southbarwonathletics@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

Remember, all uniform tops need to have a Coles patch sewn on. We will have these available at the tent on Saturday.

Events

This week is Week 1 on the GLAC program. Events start from around 8.00am, so listen for the announcement for your child’s age group. Each event call is made three times before the event begins. OnTrackers, the program for our U6s and U7s, will start at around 8.30am. The weather’s looking good for Saturday so far, but be sure to follow our Facebook page where we’ll post updates if there are cancellations or changes.

If you have any questions about Little Athletics, the South Barwon Little Athletics Club or how the season will run, feel free to come and talk to us at the tent. We’re so pleased to have so many athletes signed up to compete for South Barwon this year. Have a great season, everyone!

8 Days to Go!

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There’s just over a week to go until we run and jump our way into Little Athletics season 2023-2024! To ensure we’re all ready to go on October 7, we’ve just got a few reminders:

Registration

If you’re a returning family or if you’re new and ready to register, please do so as soon as possible. The GLAC team need time to organise and print out your bib, so that you can see your results recorded on ResultsHQ from the first day of the season. The bibs for those who register in time will be available to pick up from the South Barwon tent on October 7.

Returning families will have received instructions on how to register again via email, and new families can complete registration as a member of South Barwon by filling in this registration form, selecting Geelong Little Athletics Centre as the Centre and then South Barwon as the club.

Uniforms

On our competition days at Landy Field, all South Barwon athletes compete in our red and blue uniforms. There’s a range of options to choose from, and we will have some samples on display at our tent on October 7. If you’d like to purchase beforehand and beat the rush, please send us a message on southbarwonathletics@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

Remember, all uniform tops need to have a Coles patch sewn on. These will be available at Landy Field early in the season.

Volunteering

Little Athletics is a community-run activity and we need help from families throughout the season to full South Barwon’s volunteering shifts on the Long Jump and Back Straight. This year, we will have a whiteboard at the tent where you can sign up to do your shifts in the weeks ahead. If you are available to help out in the first week, please get in touch via email or Facebook. Everything you need to know can be quickly learnt on the first day!

Thanks everyone. We’re looking forward to another great season and can’t wait to see you all at Landy Field soon!

2021-2022 Track & Field season – Week 1

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After a bit of a false-start last week, the 2021-2022 Track & Field season will get underway this Saturday 20th November.

There will be a meeting for all Chief Officials at 8.10am and first call for events will be at approx. 8.20am.
On-Track (U6 & U7) will be called at approx. 8.30am.


– If you have not already collected your registration bib, please check in at the club marquee and see Amy and Naomi.
– All athletes are required to wear club uniform – if you haven’t purchased uniform or you need to up-size again, go to the club marquee where uniform items can be purchased (cash or electronic payment accepted).


Also take the time to check out the duty roster and to put your name down (you can also self-nominate on the Schedule option in TeamApp).

The Program and first events are as follows:

Season 2021-2022 Registration Bib collection

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Just a quick reminder that we will be set-up at Landy Field tomorrow morning (Sat 6th Nov) between 8.30 and 10.30 for athletes to collect their registration bibs and for families to purchase any uniform items they may need prior to the first week of competition on Sat 13th November.

Drop in at the club marquee to ask any questions you may have.

LAVic Vaccination FAQs

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Good evening all,

The Victorian Government, through the Chief Health Officer, has issued vaccination directions that directly impact on volunteers at every level of the sport.

It is important that families understand the implications for themselves, their centre and the sport of Little Athletics.

LAVic has compiled a list of vaccination FAQ’s to assist families understand the vaccination requirements.

Read up on it here :https://lavic.com.au/news/lavic-vaccination-faqs-32831/

Vaccination requirements for community sport

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Hi all,

The Victorian Government has announced vaccination requirements for employees and volunteers working in community sport.

The mandate will apply to all LAVic employees and volunteers (this includes those employed, contracted to, and volunteering at Centres & Clubs affiliated with LAVic, as well as those employed and volunteering at Region and Association level).

By 15 October 2021, these individuals must be able to provide evidence that they have:

  • Received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, or
  • Have evidence of a booking to receive their first dose by 22 October 2021, or
  • Have a medical exemption, evidenced by an authorised medical practitioner.

From 26 November 2021, the individuals listed above will be required to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine (unless they have a medical exemption).

As all parents are required to participate in club duties over the course of the season you will all need to abide by these vaccination requirements.