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ALTONA LITTLE ATHLETICS

CENTRE INC

HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017

FAMILY, FUN AND FITNESS

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TINY TOTS

The Centre will be running a race on the sprint track for 3-4 year olds during breaks in the main program. If you have a child whom is 3-4 years old and would like to compete in the

race please see the Centre Secretary to sign a waiver form.

No child can compete in this race without a signed waiver form.

RECORDS AND RANKINGS

For the purpose of annual records and rankings the season will comprise of meetings 1 to 15 (excluding the centre's multi- event) run by the Altona Little Athletics Centre. Note:

should there be a malfunction in our electronic timing equipment; times will not stand as

records. While authenticating records will be recognised, individual results on Altona Little Athletics Centre's Championship Day will not be counted as far as centre point systems are

concerned.

STARTING TIMES

SATURDAY MEETS

WARMUP – 8.30am

JAVELIN AND 300H - 8:15am

TRACK & FIELD - 8:45am.

TWILIGHT

TRACK AND FIELD 5:15PM.

CENTRE INFORMATION

Centre postal address: PO Box 258, Altona 3018

Website: www.altonalac.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Centre phone number: 0499 994 305

POLICIES

NO SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted in any competition or spectator areas during any Little

Athletics competition. Little Athletics understands the harmful effects of smoking on health, fitness and

performance in sport, and as a result has adopted the following Policy; Premises and competition areas are declared smoke free zones – smoking permitted only where a special smoking area is designated.

Athletes/Participants are reminded that smoking adversely affects performances and are prohibited from smoking whilst engaged in Little Athletics activities.

Coaches and Officials are reminded of their responsibilities as role models particularly with juniors and are prohibited from smoking whilst coaching or officiating

in our sport. Spectators are reminded smoking is inappropriate behavior in a sporting

environment and are asked to respect our Smoking Policy. Visiting Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Administrators are also asked to respect our

Codes of Conduct and Non Smoking Policy.

SUNSMART POLICY The health of our members is a number one priority for the Altona Little Athletics Centre, because of the high incidence of skin cancer in Australia, the highest in the

world, the Centre promotes the wearing of protective clothing, even on non-sunny days.

We recommend that clothing should include: -wide brimmed or legionnaire hats. - sunglasses

We also recommend members bring portable shade. Shade will be provided for all track and field events.

WEATHER POLICY

If the forecasted temperature the night before a meet is predicted to be no higher than 35 degrees then the Centre may run a modified program.

If the temperature is forecast to be above 35 degrees and the temperature has reached 33 degrees by 8am on the day the meet will be cancelled.

If the temperature reaches 37 degrees or above during the meet the Centre Executive Committee will then decide on whether to continue or cancel the meet.

If it is raining heavily the Centre Committee will decide at 7.30am if the meet will be modified or cancelled.

WASH OUT OR CANCELLED MEETS

Wash out or cancelled meets are counted as an attendance.

Meeting abandoned on the day will be classed as an attendance, only if the child has attended. Note the multi - event is not counted as an attendance day.

Athletes not complying with the attendance criteria because of special circumstances (illness injury, access etc.) may be allowed to compete in the Centre championships at the discretion of the Centre Executive.

Apologies must be submitted in writing to the executive committee for the consideration no later than the 19/02/2017.

DOG FREE ZONE We are a DOG FREE zone. The athletics track is not a place to bring your pets while children are competing. Children may be afraid of dogs or at risk of a possible

allergic reaction. Please be considerate of all at the track, as you & your pet will be asked to leave.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Hi, To All Altona Little Athletic Families,

On behalf of the Altona Little Athletics Centre, we warmly welcome you as either a new or returning member. We anticipate that the 2016/17 season will bring new challenges for our young athletes and they will enjoy participating in a sport that will

develop new skills and build new friendships which will assist them during their future journey in Little Athletics.

I truly believe that the Altona Centre is unique, with a fully grassed surface, which is not only easy on the eye but gentle on the joints. The vista which includes, Cherry Lake and surrounding parks area, makes it a relaxing place to meet.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the committee for their hard work and dedication over the past 12 months. We have an amazing group of hard working committee members and I look forward to working with you all over the next

12 months. We have made a number of changes this year and one of them is the introduction of

a club mascot, we the committee are very excited about the new “Altona Rockets” concept and its fun and engaging design. A number of committee members have also been working hard over the off season to make the clubrooms a much more

enjoyable and user friendly area. I would like to thank all of those who were involved as I’m sure all members will get years of enjoyment out of this space, please take some time to have a look in our new display cabinets for a little history lesson about

ALAC.

The Centre Committee has been working with Hobsons Bay City Council to upgrade

the on field facilities; we made it our focus to concentrate on a new discus ring and permanent cage which will come to fruition after the end of the 2016-17 season. Moving forward we are dedicated to improving a number of the facilities in the near

and distant future. So the scene has been set, we trust that you and your family will enjoy watching your

child participate and improve upon their personal best, and at the same time I encourage you to become involved with the club and assist in whatever capacity you can. It’s a great feeling to walk away at the end of the session, knowing that you

have made a positive contribution which the children will benefit from.

Kind Regards

Daniel Shield

Altona Little Athletics President 2016-17


CENTRE

- A BRIEF HISTORY -

The Altona Little Athletics Centre is a member of the Victorian Little Athletics Association (VLAA) and is the 41st Centre to be established in Victoria. The Altona

Centre began when three clubs, Altona North, Seaholme and Westona left the Williamstown Centre to start competition closer to home.

The Altona and St. Mary’s Clubs helped form the new Centre and the 1969/70 season saw five clubs competing in Altona. In the early years the Altona East club formed but has since closed. In 1994 the Altona Meadows/Laverton club joined the

Altona Centre after the Laverton Centre closed.

In May 2014, due to our small numbers, our members voted to form an amalgamated unified Centre – Altona Little Athletics Inc.

OUR VISION

To ensure equal opportunities are created for all involved.

To ensure that all athletes and families enjoy their experience being part of the Altona Little Athletic Centre. To provide a happy & friendly environment for all families and to encourage athletes

to strive & improve on their personal bests – “To be your best”.

OUR AIM

Athletes: Our aim is for you to “grow as a person” through the involvement in Altona

Little Athletics. We hope you will achieve this by sharing friendship, participating in

healthy exercise and by achieving success through friendly competition. This

success should be judged by the extent to which you improve your skills and

personal performance by doing your best. Athletics gives you the opportunity to

participate in a range of activities including running, jumping, throwing and walking.

Parents: you are an essential part of our sport as we do not have a senior body

assisting in the running of our programs. By signing the Register of Ordinary

Members, you have become members of our Centre and of the Victorian Little

Athletics Association. We ask that you actively assist in the many tasks necessary to

run our Centre. Without extensive involvement from parents and other volunteers

there would be no Altona Little Athletics Centre.

VICTORIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION

Little Athletics began in Geelong in 1964 and soon spread to other Victorian towns.

In 1967 the V.L.A.A. was formed. Interest grew and, within five years, Australian Little Athletics was born. Victoria now has over 100 centre's. The Altona Centre was

started in the 1969 and was the 41st centre to form, hence our number - 41. The

chart below indicates the levels that comprise the V.L.A.A.

LA VIC

STATECONFERENCE

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AND STANDING

COMMITTEES

REGION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

REGIONS

EASTERN METRO, NORTHERN COUNTRY AND

METRO, SOUTHERN METRO, WESTERN

COUNTRY AND WESTERN METRO

WIMMERA/MALLEE

WESTERN METRO REGION

ALTONA (41) BACCHUS MARSH (61) BRIMBANK

(151) CORIO (7) GEELONG (1) GISBORNE (125)

MELTON SOUTH (96) WERRIBEE (72)

WILLIAMSTOWN (9)


CENTRE

LIFE MEMBERS

GEORGE NEVITT (dec) 1975

JIM KNIGHT (dec) 1976 GORDON THOMPSON (dec) 1976 PAUL DODD (dec) 1977

STEVEN CLEMENT 1977 NOEL DELLER 1977 JOY GEORGE 1978

BRUCE FITZGERALD 1979 JIM GREEN (dec) 1980 DOREEN JACKNO 1982

KEITH O'DONOHUE (dec) 1982 BARBARA HARRISON 1982 VICKI THOMAS 1984

MAUREEN O'DONONUE 1985 FRED McANDA 1986 HANS BRANTEL 1989

DENISE DELLER 1990 MARK GRAYSON 2000 WAYNE O'HALLORAN 2001

CHERYL SMITH 2002 JOANNE WIGHT 2004 CLAUDE FRANSQUET 2004

RHONDA JACKSON 2005 PETER GAVAGHAN 2005 DARREL DOWNIE 2007

MURRAY EDWARDS 2007 ANNA POPPLEWELL 2009 NOEL MENDUE 2011

LINDA SAMSON 2015 SIMON HUSSEY 2016

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

KEVIN KILBY 1998

KAY MONTEBELLO 1998 BRETT WRIGHT 2000 TERRI METCALF 1999 CHERYL SMITH 2001 ALWYN BARB 1999 CLAUDE FRANSQUET 2001

ELAINE ARNEPHY 2000 RHONDA JACKSON 2001 JESSIE BOUNDRIE 2000 JOHN MEERTENS 2002 RON DAVIES 2000 BEV CLARK 2007

JOANNE GRAYSON 2000 KIM EDWARDS 2007 JENNY O’CONNOR 2000 SUE KING 2009

CENTRE EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT: Daniel Shield

VICE PRESIDENT: Adam Collins

SECRETARY: Amanda Rae

TREASURER: Irena Mosele

REGISTRAR: Rebecca Letson

RECORDINGS/RANKINGS: Adam Collins

OFFICIALS CO-ORDNATOR: Wayne O’Halloran

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Nicole Williams

CANTEEN MANAGER: Robyn Shield

ANNOUNCER: Simon Hussey

T&F/X-COUNTRY TEAM MANAGER: Nicole Williams Dan Papal

GENERAL COMMITTEE: Lee Vrhovac Adam Edwards

Manuel & Martha Ortega Rodriguez

Jared Robinson

Arena Manager: Wayne O’Halloran

Centre Delegate: Wayne O’Halloran

LAVIC accredited officials: Level O - Wayne O’Halloran

Level O - Cathy Webb

Any parents that would like to achieve a level O please speak to one of the friendly committee

members.

UNIFORMS

A strict uniform code will be enforced.

Only the uniform identified below will be recognised. A track suit is NOT part of the

uniform. Athletes must wear socks that are predominantly white as part of the

centre's uniform. All shorts are to be plain black with no pockets or logos larger than

30mm x 30mm (unless LAVic approved).

UNDERGARMENTS If an undergarment is worn it must be plain and the same

colour as the predominant colour of the uniform OR white.

LEGGINGS Leggings of any length may be worn EXCEPT in Race Walking events. Leggings must be plain and the same colour as Centre shorts OR beige. Plain black leggings may be worn in lieu of Centre shorts (any colour) for Cross Country and

Road Relays (XCR) ONLY Shorts with pockets are not permitted.

Representing Altona Little Athletics Centre

Athletes from U9 to U15 may represent the Altona Little Athletics Centre at a number of LAVic events during the year. It is a mandatory requirement for team eligibility

that parents are rostered to act as officials. These events include relays, track and field, multi-events and cross country championships. The Centre uniform must be worn and consist of the Centre singlet top (supplied by the Centre), black shorts

and white socks.

OFFICIALS

Arena Manager: Wayne O’Halloran Announcer: Simon Hussey

SHOT PUT: SPRINT TRACK: 1 RECORDER 1 STARTER 2 OFFICIALS 1 FINISH MARSHAL

1 CHIEF TIMEKEEPER 1 RECORDER

DISCUS: 1 RECORDER CIRCULAR TRACK: 2 OFFICIALS 1 STARTER

1 FINISH MARSHAL 1 CHIEF TIMEKEEPER JAVELIN: 2 TIMEKEEPERS 1 RECORDER 1 RECORDER

2 OFFICIALS HIGH JUMP: WALK JUDGES:

1 RECORDER 1 CHIEF WALK JUDGE 2 OFFICIALS 3 WALK JUDGES (MIN)

LONG JUMP: CANTEEN: 1 RECORDER 2 HELPER (MIN) 2 OFFICIALS

TRIPLE JUMP: REFEREES: 1 RECORDER “O” LEVEL COACHES

2 OFFICIALS

NUMBERS OF OFFICIALS MAY DIFFER ACCORDING TO PARENT

AVAILABILITY

REFEREES

“O” COACHES WILL BE ON DUTY EACH WEEK TO RECOGNISE RECORDINGS,

HELP OFFICIALS AND TRAIN U6-U8 ATHLETES AT THEIR EVENTS.

SETUP/TAKE-DOWN TASKS All set ups are to be completed by 8.30am with the exceptions of javelin and 300H which must be set up by 8am.

MARSHALLING

Tent, table and chair HIGH/FLEXI JUMP

Flexi high jump (mat and uprights) to the centre of the track High jump mat and stands to be set up including the recording table, chair and tent to be assembled.

DISCUS RING Discus trolley net, tent, table and chair to be assembled.

LONG JUMP/ TRIPLE JUMP Jumps and trolley to sandpits, shade tents to be put up with recording stands and

chairs. SHOT PUT

Shot put trolley, recording stand and tent to be set up with chairs. SPRINT TRACK

Chairs and tables at the sprint track finish line, auto timing equipment to sprint track finish line, erection of timing stands starting blocks to the 100m start shade tent.

CIRCULAR TRACK Circular track- chair and tables to finish line, finish poles and bell/lap signs at finish line, shade tent erected.

HURDLES Hurdles must be put on track and set up at correct heights for first event.

PLEASE NOTE… after the day’s competition all the above equipment must be packed away and returned to either the container or shed.

TECHNICAL & WEIGHTS DETAILS

Hurdle Heights & Distances

60 meters - 6 flights of hurdles, 7m apart, 12m to first hurdle

Age Height

U9 45cm

U10 – 11 60cm

U12 68cm


U13 76cm

U14 Girls 76cm


Under 14 Boys & 15 Girls 76cm

100 meters - 10 flights of hurdles, 8.5m apart, 13m to first hurdle

Under 15 Boys 76cm

200 meters - 5 flights of hurdles, 35 meters apart, 20 meters to the first hurdle.

Under 13 68cm

Under 14 76cm

300 meters - 7 flights of hurdles, 35 meters apart, 50 meters to the first hurdle.

Under 15 76cm

Discus Weights

Boys Weight Girls Weight

U6 – 8 350g U6 - 8 350g

U9 - 10 500g U9 - 10 500g

U11 – 12 750g U11 - 13 750g

U13 – 15 1kg U14 - 15 1kg

Shot-put Weights


U6 – 7 1kg U6 - 7 1kg

U8 1.5kg U8 1.5kg

U 9 -11 2kg U9-12 2kg

U12 – 14 3kg U13 - 15 3kg

U15 4kg

Javelin


U11 – 12 400g U11 - 14 400g

U13 – U14 600g U15 500g

U15 700g

EVENT INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR HELPERS

Discus Age Group Weight Throws Overview Entering the circle: The athlete may enter the circle from any direction.

The throw: Each throw must be commenced from a stationary position within the throwing circle. No part of the athlete's body or clothing is permitted to touch the outside of the circle

during the throw. There is no specific rule as to the way in which the discus leaves the competitor's hand. Leaving the circle:

The athlete must leave from the rear half of the circle and from a standing position. The athlete must not leave the circle until the discus has landed. The discus must land so that the imprint mark is within the inner edges of the marked

sector. Measuring: A prong, with the zero end of a measuring tape attached, is placed on the near edge

of the imprint mark made by the discus; the tape measure is drawn tight through the center of the throwing ring; the distance of the throw is measured at the point where the tape crosses the inner edge of the ring.

Measurement is made to the nearest centimetre below the distance.

Shot Put Age Group Weight Throws Overview

Entering the circle: The athlete may enter the circle from any direction. The throw:

Each throw must be commenced from a stationary position inside the circle. When a competitor takes a stance in the circle, the shot must be held in one hand close to the chin.

The shot must be put from the shoulder with one hand, and should not be brought from behind the line of the shoulder. Leaving the circle:

The athlete must leave from the rear half of the circle and from a standing position. The athlete must not leave the circle until the shot has landed. Measuring:

Measurement is similar to that described for discus.

Javelin Age Group Weight Throws Overview The throw:

The javelin must be held by the grip and thrown over the shoulder (not slung or hurled). At no time during the throwing action may the competitor turn completely around so

that their back is towards the throwing arc, only when the Javelin has been discharged into the air. The javelin must be thrown from within the run up zone.

The tip of the javelin must land within, and not on the sector lines. The tip must land before any other part of the javelin. Leaving the run way:

The competitor must not leave the runway until the javelin has touched the ground. Athletes must leave the run up zone from behind the throwing arc, after the javelin has landed.

Measuring: The measurement of each throw shall be made from where the metal tip of the javelin first strikes the ground to the inside edge of the arc, along a line from the

point of the landing to the center of the circle of which the arc is part.

Long Jump

Competitors in the Under 7 to Under 8 age-groups have two jumps, and jump from a 1.22 metres by 1 metre mat placed not less than 0.5 metres from the near edge of the pit.

Competitors in the Under 9 to Under 10 age-groups have two jumps, and jump from a 1.22 metres by 0.5 metre mat placed not less than 0.5 metres from the near edge of the pit.

Competitors in the Under 11 age-groups have three jumps, and jump from a 1.22 metres by 0.5 metre mat placed not less than 0.5 meters from the near edge of the pit.

Competitors in the Under 12 to Under 16 age-groups have 3 jumps and jump from a board 1.22 metres by 0.20 metres placed 1 meter from the near edge of the pit. For a jump result to be recorded, an athlete must take off on one foot from either on

or behind the take-off mat or board, and land in the sandpit. Measurement: Off the mat: A jump is measured from the front of the imprint on the mat to the

closest indentation in the sand made by the athlete. If an athlete takes off before the take-off mat, the jump shall be measured from the break in the sandpit to the back edge of the take-off mat.

Off the board: A jump is measured from the front of the board to the closest indentation in the sand made by the athlete. A foul jump (no-jump) is recorded if:

“Any part of the athlete's take-off foot crosses the front or side edge of the take-off mat or board; “After completing a jump, the athlete walks back through the sandpit;

“In the course of landing, the athlete touches the ground outside the landing area nearer to the take-off point than the nearest break in the landing area made by the jump; or the athlete does not land in the sandpit.

Triple Jump Competitors in the Under 8 to Under 10 age-group have two jumps. Competitors in the Under 11 to Under 16 age groups have three jumps.

The triple jump consists of three distinct movements which must be performed in the correct order. These are: 1. The Hop - where the athlete takes off and lands on the same foot as that from

which s/he took off; 2. The Step - where the athlete lands on the opposite foot to that used for the hop; and

3. The Jump - where the athlete lands on one or both feet in the sandpit. Steps one and two above should be completed on the run-up track.

Competitors in the Under 8 age-group take off for their hop from a 1.22 meter by 1 meter mat. Competitors in the Under 9 to Under 11 age-groups use a 1.22 meter by 0.5 meter

mat.. Competitors in the Under 12 to Under 16 age-groups take off from a 1.22 meters by 0.20 meter board.

Officials will assist children to determine suitable mat placement early in the season The rules for measurement and no-jumps are the same as for long jump.

High Jump Prior to the competition, the chief official shall ensure that all aspects of the landing and run-up area are safe. The Bar shall be set at the appropriate starting height for

the age-group/individual competing. Bar height is checked with the measuring stick perpendicular to the ground at the lowest point of the bar: that is, the middle of the bar.

The Outer edges shall measure equal heights, and be set so that the centre of the bar is at the stipulated height. Each competitor Under 9 to 10 has two jumps and Under 11 to Under 16 has three

jumps, and may commence jumping at any height above the starting height. Athletes must take off from one foot. An athlete shall be eliminated from the event after three consecutive failures.

SAFETY FIRST AT ALTONA

• Children are not allowed to use field event venues or handle equipment unless supervised by an adult.

• Never walk across the Shot-put area, Discus area or through the jumps run-ups when competition is under way. ALWAYS WALK AROUND.

• Equipment sheds are out of bounds to children.

• Children are expected to remain within the ground during competition. They can only use the surrounding areas under the supervision of their parents.

• Children should wear sun hats and sunscreen and drink plenty of water during outdoor activities. SUNSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE FROM

THE CLUBROOMS.

• Children and adults must not ride or travel on the equipment trailers.

• Only cross the track at the designated crossing points i.e. behind the 100m

start and behind the finishing gates. Never cross the track once a race has commenced.

• Do not stand too close to the starter when a race is being started.

• Do not leave children unattended in the Centre. If you cannot be present on the day, arrange for another parent to look after your child.

• Please ensure the Centre Secretary, Coach and Registrar is aware of any

special health issues.

CODES OF CONDUCT

Fair Play Code The Centre and Little Athletics Victoria have Codes of Conduct which all members

are expected to comply with. Altona Little Athletics Centre will endeavor to ensure all

athletes, coaches, spectators, parents, officials and administrators are aware and

understand the expected behavior by everyone involved in the Centre. The full policy

can be accessed on the LAVic website. The Centre will take appropriate action

where these codes are breached. Outlined below is a basic overview of the

expectations of all involved.

Little Athletes’ Code of Behaviour Play by the rules.

Never argue with an official.

Always control your temper. Abuse of officials, parents or other athletes, deliberately

distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted.

Work equally hard for yourself and your centre.

Always be a good sport and treat all athletes as you like to be treated.

Co-operate with your coach, club mates and other participants.

Participate in Little Athletics for the fun.

Parents’ Code of Behaviour Encourage children to participate if they are interested.

If a child is not willing – do not force him/her.

Focus on the child’s efforts rather than the overall outcome of the event.

Teach children an honest effort is as important as a victory.

Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing an event.

Remember children are involved in Little Athletics for their enjoyment not yours.

If you have a disagreement with an official, raise the issue through appropriate

channels.

Support all efforts to remove any verbal or physical abuse at Little Athletics.

Recognise the value of being a volunteer or coach.

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour, by not harassing athletes, coaches or

officials.

The premises, track grounds and playing areas are “SMOKE FREE” zones.

Spectators’ Code of Behavior Remember children participate in Little Athletics for fun.

Applaud good performances and efforts from each athlete.

Congratulate all athletes upon their performance regardless of outcome.

Respect all official decisions.

Never ridicule a child for making a mistake during competition.

Always aim to give children positive motivational comments.

Show respect for each and every participant. Without them there would be no

events.

Coaches’ Code of Behavior Be reasonable in your demands of young athletes’ time, energy and enthusiasm.

Teach athletes that the rules are mutual agreements which should never be broken.

Whenever possible group athletes to give a reasonable chance of success.

Avoid focusing on high achieving athletes, all athletes deserve equal time.

Remember that children participate for fun and enjoyment and winning is a bonus.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards.

Take into consideration the maturity level of the children when scheduling the length

of training sessions and competitions.

Develop respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgment of officials

and coaches.

Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles

and the principles of child growth and development.

Demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times.

ALTONA COMPETITION RULES

1. No child may compete unless registered and wearing correct Centre uniform

(registration label and T-shirt). Suitable footwear must be worn at all times.

2. If a program is not completed on the scheduled day, points are awarded only for events completed. Rescheduling events not completed will be at the

discretion of the Centre Executive.

3. Spikes maybe worn by U12 to U15 athletes for lane track events (400m or less), jumps and javelin only. The spikes must only be worn within the

competition arena. The maximum length of spikes must not exceed 7mm.

4. No event may commence or continue unless officials are present. Coaching is not permitted during Centre Championships or selected special Centre events.

5. Runners can have different places in a race but can have the same time. Times taken are by 100ths of a second at Centre competition. The finish line is crossed when the athlete’s torso (neck to hips) crosses the finish line.

Arms, legs and head do not count.

6. Runners must stay in their lanes (between the white lines) during lane events. Any jostling or obstructing another athlete shall be liable to

disqualification. Pacing by non-competitors is not permitted in running events.

7. The Starter has entire control of the athletes on their marks, and is the sole judge of any fact connected with the start of a race. The words the Starter uses to start races up to and including 400 meters are, "On your marks",

"Set" and when all athletes are steady, the starting gun is fired. "Set" is not used for individual races longer than 400 meters.

8. Athletes may attempt the high jump up to any 5 heights chosen at their

discretion. Only 3 attempts at jumping the bar at a given height are allowed. 2 baulks will be recorded as an unsuccessful attempt.

9. A one (1) meter X 0.5 meter take off mat will be used in long and triple jump

events for all children in the under 6 to under 12 groups and the twenty centimetre (0.2 meter) x 1.22 meter mat or equivalent marked area will be used for the under 13 to under 15 age groups. Measurement of each jump

will be taken from the imprint of any part of the athlete's body which is nearest to the take-off point. If the athlete takes off before reaching the mat, the take-off point is taken as the edge of the mat furthest from the pit, except

in the under 13 to under 15 age groups where the measurement will be made from the front of the takeoff area (nearest the pit).

10. Shot-put or Discus throws are not completed until the competitor leaves the ring, then the throw is measured. The competitors must leave the ring from

the rear half of the throwing circle. To be a valid throw, the shot must commence close to the chin, and the hand must not drop below this position,

or behind the line of the shoulders. The shot put and discus must always be carried back to the ring, never thrown.

11. Altona records are only recognised at our own Centre (excluding Open Days) or at Regional, State, or Australian Teams Championships. No record will apply unless a member of the Executive checks the measurement.

12. Athletes competing in special Altona competition days, events at other

Centres, or Regional and State Championships must abide by the rules of those competitions.

13. Blocks can be used for the Under 12 and above age groups for and including

all events up to 400 meters.

14. Training events are Under 8 60m hurdles and all events classed as skills. Participation points only are given for these events.

On Track to the Future

The Little Athletics on Track Program offers guidance and direction for parents, coaches and those responsible for Little Athletics at the grass roots level in providing

a complete athletics program for its younger members.

2016-2017 SEASON CALENDAR

Week Program

# Date Notes

1 Saturday 24th September 2016 Come & Try Registration Day

2 Saturday 1st October 2016 Orientation Day

3 A Saturday 8th October 2016 ALAC Meet 1

4 B Saturday 15th October 2016 ALAC Meet 2

5 C Saturday 22nd October 2016 ALAC Meet 3

6 TWILIGHT Friday 28th October 2016 ALAC Meet 4 - MODIFIED PROGRAM

7 A Saturday 5th November 2016 ALAC Meet 5

8 B Saturday 12th November 2016 ALAC Meet 6

9 TWILIGHT Friday 18th November 2016 ALAC Meet 7 - MODIFIED PROGRAM

Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th November 2016

Regional Relays

10 Saturday 26th November 2016 Compulsory Multi Day (5 Events)

11 C Saturday 3rd December 2016 ALAC Meet 8

12 A Saturday 10th December 2016 ALAC Meet 9

13 Saturday 17th December 2016 State Relays

CHRISTMAS BREAK

14 Saturday 28th January 2017 MAKE UP DAY

15 B Saturday 4th February 2017 ALAC Meet 10 (Relayathon)

16 C Saturday 11th February 2017 ALAC Meet 11

17 Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th February 2017 Regional Track & Field

18 A Saturday 25th February ALAC Meet 12

19 B Saturday 4th March 2017 ALAC Meet 13

20 C Saturday 11th March 2017 ALAC Meet 14

21 TWILIGHT Friday 17th March 2017

ALAC Meet 15 - MODIFIED PROGRAM

22 Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th March 2017 State Track & Field Finals

23 Saturday 25th March 2017 ALAC Championship Day

All ALAC Meets to be held at George Nevitt Athletics Track Altona

Reserve dates may be used if meets are cancelled due to inclement weather (refer to

weather policy)

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Program A

Age All Boys Girls

U6 60H 70m 100m LJ SP LJ DIS

U7 60H 100m 400m LJ DIS LJ SP

U8 60H 100m 400m TJ SP LJ DIS

U9 60H 100m 800m LJ DIS TJ SP

U10 60H 100m 800m TJ SP HJ DIS

U11 60H 100m 800m HJ JAV LJ DIS

U12 60H 100m 800m LJ DIS TJ JAV

OPEN 200H 100m 800m TJ SP HJ SP

Program B

Age All Boys Girls

U6 70M 150M FHJ LJ DIS LJ SP

U7 70M 400M FHJ LJ SP LJ DIS

U8 70M 400M 700W LJ DIS TJ SP

U9 70M 400M 700W TJ SP HJ DIS

U10 70M 400M 700W HJ DIS LJ SP

U11 100M 400M 1100W LJ DIS TJ SP

U12 100M 400M 1500W TJ SP HJ DIS

OPEN 100M 400M 1500W HJ JAV LJ JAV

Program C

Age All Boys Girls

U6 60H FHJ 100M LJ DIS LJ SP

U7 60H 200M 100M LJ SP LJ DIS

U8 60H 200M 100M FHJ DIS FHJ SP

U9 60H 200M 100M HJ SP LJ DIS

U10 60H 200M 100M LJ DIS TJ SP

U11 60H 200M 1500M TJ SP HJ JAV

U12 60H 200M 1500M HJ JAV LJ SP

OPEN

80, 90,

100H 200M 1500M LJ DIS TJ DIS

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross country running is an important part of Little Athletics. It is an ideal way for

athletes who enjoy the longer distance races to try a different competition.

Participating in programs is beneficial for building strength and stamina for the next

season of track and field.

U6-U8 1000m U11-U12 2000m

U9-U10 1500m U13-U15 3000m

CENTRE RECORDS

BOYS U6

Boys u6 100M Brodie Hicks 18.77 3/7/2009


Boys u6 60MH Mitchell Norton 12.49 3/23/2002

Boys u6 60MH Brodie Hicks 12.49 3/14/2009


Boys u6 DIS J McCulloch 13.66 3/10/1991

Boys u6 LJ Justin Adair 2.75 3/16/2013

Boys u 6SP S McVay 5.52 3/28/1999

Boys u6 TJ Joel Menadue 4.98 3/12/2005

GIRLS U6

Girls u6 100M A Lewer 19.28 2/16/1996

Girls u6 150M A McDonald 28.60 3/13/1989

Girls u6 60MH A Lewer 12.52 3/24/1996

Girls u6 70M J Babb 12.20 10/28/1989

Girls u6 DIS E Latu 12.55 3/10/1991

Girls u6 LJ Louie Mendes 2.63 3/12/2005

Girls u6 SP E Latu 4.68 2/9/1991

Girls u6 TJ Louie Mendes 5.83 3/12/2005

BOYS U7

Boys u7 100M D Chetcuttt 16.50 3/12/1977


Boys u7 400M Brodie Hicks 1:22.80 2/27/2010

Boys u7 60MH Hunter Longmuir 12.78 27/02/2016

Boys u7 70M N Devetak 11.50 3/2/1985

Boys u7 DIS Jack Coyle 18.21 3/11/2006

Boys u7 LJ M Anderson 3.40 2/8/1975

Boys u7 SP J Latu 7.59 3/26/1994

Boys u7 TJ S Carlesso 6.40 3/15/1980

GIRLS U7

Girls u7 700MW M Wright 4:47.00 3/20/1982

Girls u7 100M J Ridge 17.40 2/3/1973

Girls u7 200M Ella Vrhovac 38.78 14/03/2015

Girls u7 400M C Rigby 1:27.70 3/19/1977

Girls u7 60MH J Lewer 12.90 3/26/1994

Girls u7 60MH Louie Mendes 12.90 3/11/2006

Girls u7 70M H Braentel 12.10 3/15/1980

Girls u7 DIS Louie Mendes 17.01 3/11/2006

Girls u7 LJ Louie Mendes 3.28 3/11/2006

Girls u7 SP Abby Hearnden 5.75 12/7/1996

Girls u7 TJ Louie Mendes 6.66 3/11/2006

BOYS U8

Boys u8 100M M Anderson 15.2 3/20/1976



Boys u8 60MH Joseph Monek 11.88 3/12/2005

Boys u8 700MW H Wells 4:44.00 10/23/1982

Boys u8 70M M Anderson 10.80 3/20/1976

Boys u8 DIS S Carlesso 21.62 1/17/1981

Boys u8 LJ H Crocker 3.66 3/31/1984

Boys u8 SP J Latu 7.23 10/8/1994

Boys u8 TJ M Hynes 7.05 12/9/1978

GIRLS U8

Girls u8 100M K Murphy 16.60 3/8/1975

Girls u8 100M M Collins 16.60 12/1/1979

Girls u8 200M A Hall 34.70 3/24/1996

Girls u8 400M Ella Vrhovac 1:21.67 5/03/2016

Girls u8 60MH A Lewer 12.17 3/29/1998

Girls u8 70M C Daley 11.30 3/15/1975

Girls u8 70M M Collins 11.30 3/15/1980

Girls u8 DIS Amber Shield 18.88 21/3/2015

Girls u8 LJ K Murphy 3.26 2/22/1975

Girls u8 SP Amber Shield 6.78 21/3/2015

Girls u8 TJ A Cruickshank 6.78 3/12/1983

BOYS U9

Boys u9 100M Steven Smith 14.40 2/20/1971

Boys u9 100M P Zun 14.40 11/17/1990

Boys u9 1100MW C Morelli 7:06.00 12/12/1981



Boys u9 60MH S Kusli 11.03 2/24/1996

Boys u9 70M J Manger 10.60 3/15/1975

Boys u9 70M S Laurie 10.60 3/7/1992

Boys u9 800M P Schnyder 2:43.30 3/14/1970

Boys u9 80MH B Kendall 14.96 2/21/1998

Boys u9 DIS T Bell 27.36 3/7/1992

Boys u9 HJ S Laurie 1.29 3/7/1992

Boys u9 LJ Steven Smith 4.27 3/13/1971

Boys u9 SP J Latu 7.85 3/9/1996

Boys u9 TJ Steven Smith 8.33 2/27/1971

GIRLS U9

Girls u9 100M J Giarusso 15.30 11/27/1971

Girls u9 1100MW Chloe Dean 7:14.50 3/24/2001

Girls u9 200M K Murphy 33.00 2/14/1976

Girls u9 400M E Bonser 1:17.30 2/21/1970

Girls u9 60MH A Lewer 11.19 2/20/1999

Girls u9 70M D Ridge 10.60 2/27/1971

Girls u9 70M C Daley 10.60 3/20/1976

Girls u9 800M Zoe Woods 2:50.54 3/10/2012

Girls u9 80MH A Lewer 15.27 12/5/1998

Girls u9 DIS Abby Hearnden 21.47 9/26/1998

Girls u9 HJ Brook Johnson 1.16 3/10/2007

Girls u9 LJ K Murphy 3.80 3/13/1976


Girls u9 TJ Megan Whatman 7.85 3/10/2013

BOYS U10

Boys u10 100M P Menzies 14.20 2/14/1976

Boys u10 1100MW S Bosnar 6:29.00 2/13/1982



Boys u10 60MH S Kusli 10.99 3/23/1997

Boys u10 70M P Menzies 9.90 3/20/1976

Boys u10 800M Paul Hyde 2:23.10 12/10/1972

Boys u10 80MH S Kusli 14.51 3/23/1997

Boys u10 DIS T Bell 30.78 2/13/1993

Boys u10 HJ S Laurie 1.34 12/12/1992


Boys u10 SP J Latu 9.94 3/23/1997


GIRLS U10

Girls u10 100M D Kubale 14.40 3/20/1976

Girls u10 1100MW Zoe Woods 6:52.25 1/25/2013

Girls u10 200M N Height 30.00 10/14/1978


Girls u10 60MH K Curtis 12.10 3/26/1994

Girls u10 70M J Giarusso 10.80 3/10/1973


Girls u10 80MH Askani Pirihi 16.14 3/11/2006


Girls u10 HJ A Blythman 1.24 3/4/1989

Girls u10 J Celeste Mucci 4.02 3/14/2009


Girls u10 TJ Olivia Yacono 8.49 12/17/2011

BOYS U11

Boys u11 100M P Curran 13.50 10/14/1970

Boys u11 1500M Calvin Zadel 5:03:90 16/03/2013

Boys u11 1500MW Brayden Dowd 7:22.25 10/6/2012


Boys u11 400M P Curran 1:06.30 11/7/1970

Boys u11 60MH Michael Swaney 10.75 11/24/2001

Boys u11 70M S Polwarth 10.00 10/14/1978

Boys u11 800M G Warr 2:20.00 11/8/1969

Boys u11 80MH S Kusli 14.28 2/21/1998

Boys u11 DIS T Bell 28.56 3/5/1994

Boys u11 HJ Jake Johnson 1.45 3/10/2007

Boys u11 JAV Samuel Tipper 21.71 2/11/2012


Boys u11 SP J Latu 11.73 3/29/1998


GIRLS U11

Girls u11 100M N Whitman 13.70 11/15/1969

Girls u11 1500M Rachael Menadue 5:37.60 3/22/2003

Girls u11 1500MW Lauren Fisher 8:22.96 10/6/2012

Girls u11 200M A Thompson 30.40 11/11/1972

Girls u11 400M K Martin 1:10.50 3/4/1995

Girls u11 60MH Celeste Mucci 11.18 2/27/2010

Girls u11 70M E Barrie 10.30 3/2/1985




Girls u11 HJ Celeste Mucci 1.40 3/13/2013

Girls u11 JAV Abby Hearnden 16.96 3/24/2001

Girls u11 LJ Olivia Yacono 4.40 3/16/2013


Girls u11 TJ Olivia Yacono 9.13 3/8/2013

BOYS U12

Boys u12 100M G Sullivan 13.00 10/17/1970

Boys u12 1500M P Schnyder 4:50.60 11/3/1973

Boys u12 1500

MW Daryl Brown 7:58.40 12/26/1978

Boys u12 200M P Curran 27.20 2/12/1972

Boys u12 400M P Curran 1:04.50 10/30/1971

Boys u12 60MH S Kusli 10.61 2/20/1999

Boys u12 70M D Bishop 9.60 3/15/1980

Boys u12 800M P Menzies 2:26.00 1/28/1978

Boys u12 80MH J Christian 13.77 3/28/1999

Boys u12 DIS T Bell 34.06 2/25/1995

Boys u12 HJ Jake Johnson 1.49 11/16/2007

Boys u12 JAV Samuel Tipper 24.44 3/16/2013

Boys u12 LJ Bradley Ticehurst 4.90 3/7/2009

Boys u12 SP N Williams 10.75 3/25/1995

B12 TJ Joseph Monek 9.85 3/14/2009

GIRLS U12

Girls u12 100M A Canji 13.80 3/12/1977

Girls u12 1500M Dannielle Baulch 5:20.50 10/15/2005

Girls u12 1500MW Julie Sherriffs 8:23.00 3/5/1977

Girls u12 1500MW J Daly 8:23.00 3/5/1977

Girls u12 200M R Osborne 28.20 10/17/1970

Girls u12 400M K Saunders 1:07.60 3/10/1973


Girls u12 70M L Manger 10.00 11/18/1972

Girls u12 70M D Harrison 10.00 12/9/1979


Girls u12 80MH K Woods 14.90 2/26/1994




Girls u12 LJ K Woods 4.66 3/26/1994


Girls u12 TJ A Canji 9.30 3/19/1977

BOYS U13

Boys u13 100M Bradley Ticehurst 12.73 12/12/2009

Boys u13 1500M Matthew Hussey 4:51:38 22/03/2014

Boys u13 1500MW Christopher Downie 9:03.10 3/23/2002


Boys u13 300MH B Young 48.70 10/16/1999

Boys u13 400M B Young 1:01.10 10/30/1999

Boys u13 800M Benjamin Tipper 2:22.88 10/15/2011

Boys u13 80MH Bradley Ticehurst 14.10 11/14/2009

Boys u13 DIS J Hughes 30.55 3/2/1996

Boys u13 HJ P Dickins 1.55 3/15/1986

Boys u13 JAV Darcey Den Ouden 27.89 12/1/2007

Boys u13 LJ Bradley Ticehurst 5.24 11/28/2009

Boys u13 SP J Hughes 10.90 2/24/1996

GIRLS U13

Girls u13 100M Monique Auciello 14.27 3/10/2001


Girls u13 1500MW Hannah Banks 8:23.10 2/28/2004

Girls u13 200M A Deller 29.40 2/21/1987

Girls u13 300MH K Woods 55.30 11/19/1994



Girls u13 80MH K Latu 15.10 11/26/1994


Girls u13 HJ K Pattie 1.48 11/12/1988


Girls u13 LJ Charlotte McAnda 4.25 07/02/2015

Girls u13 SP A McAdam 12.19 11/17/1984

Girls u13 TJ Charlotte McAnda 9.52 15/11/2015

BOYS U-14


Boys u14 1500M Matthew Hussey 4:41.10 3/8/2003



Boys u14 300MH Christopher Downie 45.60 11/23/2002

Boys u14 400M Christopher Downie 59.10 3/8/2003

Boys u14 800M Christopher Downie 2:17.30 11/9/2002

Boys u14 90MH Andrew Gavaghan 14.56 2/25/2006

Boys u14 DIS M Mazurkiewicz 35.34 12/4/1999

Boys u14 HJ A Boudrie 1.66 3/28/1999

Boys u14JAV Alex Vivoda 29.34 3/12/2005

Boys u 14 LJ Bradley Ticehurst 5.77 2/12/2011

Boys u14 SP A Manton 11.78 3/26/1994

Boys u14 TJ Bradley Ticehurst 11.37 12/4/2010

GIRLS U14

Girls u14 100M A Deller 13.80 2/5/1988



Girls u14 200M A Deller 28.70 3/26/1988




Girls u14 80MH K Latu 14.10 3/24/1996


Girls u14 HJ Kristen Smith 1.58 2/3/2006


Girls u14 LJ Charlotte McAnda 4.43 14/11/2015


Girls u14 TJ Kristen Smith 9.60 2/25/2006

BOYS U15

Boys u15 100M A Manton 12.10 11/19/1994


Boys u15 1500M Michael Masseni 4:35.70 3/11/2006


Boys u15 200M Andrew Gavaghan 25.20 12/9/2006


Boys u15 400M Christopher Downie 56.20 3/20/2004

Boys u15 800M Matthew Hussey 2:07.57 12/12/2015

Boys u15 DIS A Manton 43.40 2/4/1995

Boys u15 HJ M Montebello 1.72 3/7/1992

Boys u15 JAV Benjamin Fogarty 35.76 3/11/2006

Boys u15 LJ Shaun Ticehurst 5.65 3/12/2005

Boys u15 SP A Manton 12.87 3/25/1995

Boys u15 TJ Andrew Gavaghan 11.49 3/10/2007

GIRLS U15

Girls u15 100M A Blythman 13.60 3/26/1994



Girls u15 200M A Deller 28.40 3/4/1989


Girls u15 400M K Curtis 1:07.30 11/21/1998

Girls u15 800M Lauren Den Ouden 2:29.30 2/10/2007

Girls u15 90MH A Blythman 16.10 3/12/1994




Girls u15 LJ Dana Delaney 5.06 12/10/2010


Girls u15 TJ Kristen Smith 9.58 10/21/2006

BOY U16


Boys u16 100MH Ariel Patriki 15.14 11/12/2005

Boys u16 1500M D Wight 5:15.60 2/13/2004

Boys u16 1500MW David Vivoda 8:00.70 10/25/2008


Boys u16 300MH Ariel Patriki 43.50 3/11/2006


Boys u16 800M Shaun Ticehurst 2:19.80 10/22/2005

Boys u16 DIS Shaun Ticehurst 36.27 10/22/2005

Boys u16 HJ Jamie Heiniger 1.65 2/1/2001

Boys u16 JAV David Vivoda 33.32 3/14/2009

Boys u16 LJ Shaun Ticehurst 5.48 10/15/2005

Boys u16 SP David Vivoda 11.42 3/14/2009

Boys u16 TJ Andrew Gavaghan 11.55 11/10/2007

GIRLS U16

Girls u16 100M Stephenie Webb 15.67 10/29/2010


Girls u16 200M Stephenie Webb 32.36 11/6/2010

Girls u16 300MH Stephenie Webb 56.40 11/20/2010

Girls u16 800M Brittany Lee 4:18.20 10/18/2008

Girls u16 DIS Kimberley Martin 20.64 3/11/2006

Girls u16 HJ Stephenie Webb 1.31 10/29/2010

Girls u16 JAV Stephenie Webb 21.03 2/26/2011

Girls u16 LJ Hannah Banks 3.87 10/14/2006

Girls u16 SP Kimberley Martin 10.53 3/11/2006

Girls u16 TJ Taylia Wright 8.69 3/12/2011

CENTRE AWARDS 2015-2016

EVENT BOYS GIRLS

SPRINTS Jack Toomey Thushana Sri

DISTANCES Will Toomey Alejandra Ortega-Aguilar

HURDLES Jack Toomey Ella Vrhovac

WALKS Benjamin Hussey Victoria Entwistle-Hardeman

JUMPS Devesh Sri Kate O’Halloran

THROWS Jack Toomey Amber Shield

CENTRE CHAMPION Jack Toomey Thushana Sri

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