Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Can children try it before joining?

Yes, you can do two free Trials during the Track and Field season or during Cross Country before making a decision to register. 
Some basic information will be required to be filled in before "taking to the track". Trial athletes can access their results on our website.

Please refer to the Registration page for full details!

How are the kid's performances monitored?

Athlete's performances/results in all events are recorded during the program. 

Results can be downloaded from our website, usually by Saturday afternoon or Sunday. 

The results can be printed onto sticker sheets and placed in the Centre Booklet (both provided at time of registration), or saved as PDF if using Chrome.

More information, look on our results information page.

How does a weekly meeting work?

Summer (Track and Field)

A warm up session starts at 8:45am with the first events starting at 9am. More info about what happens on a Saturday morning, click here for a handout. 

After the warm up the athletes join their Age Group Leaders who will take them to each event. The Age Group Leaders have fluorescent vests with the Age Group on the back - U6 to U12 Age Groups are each run separately but the U13-U17 may compete as a single group known as the Southern Stars (SS).

Little Athletics is run by volunteers and many helpers are required to be able to run the program. A link to online parent roster will be emailed out each week or a sign-up sheet is set up on a table in front of the clubrooms where you can choose what to assist with. Parents are expected to help out every session. Duties include:

• Retrieving Discus, Shot Put and Javelins
• Resetting the High Jump bar
• Recording - writing down the distance against the Athlete's name/number on the recording sheet
• Raking the Jump Pit
• Taking the Drinks Trolley around to all the helpers at the events
• Track finish line - laying out the place disks in the lanes and passing the timing slip to the Lane 1/first athlete
• Recording Tent - using the computer to scan the athlete's number against their result
• Electronic timing operator - training is required and will be provided
• Starter - starting the race - training is required and will be provided
• Event Manager (all events) - training is required and will be provided

Little Athletics Victoria run training courses throughout the season. WLAC normally reimburses course costs as long as the skills learnt will be used at the Centre.

Please talk to any Committee Member for further details

I need further information, who should I speak to?

Please contact the Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc. President, Registrar or any other Committee Member for any other queries you may have.

Is there any coaching/training provided?

Midweek coaching/training is provided for all athletes from U9 to U17 in all events by qualified coaches.

We also conduct a midweek On Track session for the younger U6 - U8 age groups as well as their Saturday morning On Track sessions during the Track & Field season.

Please refer to Coaching/Training for further details.

What about Safety, Insurance and First Aid?

Insurance is provided by Little Athletics Victoria.

First Aid is provided during all Centre competition days.

What is available to children with disabilities?

All children are encouraged to join.  While there are no specific programs for children with disabilities, you are welcome to raise any issues/suggestions with any Committee Member for a smooth transition.

What is expected of Parents?

Parents are expected to assist with the running of weekly programs by carrying out regular duty requirements every week that their children attend.
There are many types of duties available - most parents enjoy officiating at an event (e.g. Long Jump, Discus, Recording, etc). 
Other typical duty requirements are: Canteen, BBQ, set up & pack up of equipment, etc. Additional assistance is always welcomed by the Committee.

Parents must remain at the Centre at all times during competition in case of an emergency - or nominate a responsible person for their child.

How to Help at Little Athletics has been written for the new parents or anyone who hasn’t been involved with the sport before.  It aims to provide basic information about all the events that make up the weekly program.

Don't be afraid to ask or seek assistance at any time. You can find any Committee Member to direct your questions towards. 
Alternatively, you can contact us

We are always looking for new & enthusiastic parents to take on a more permanent role within the Centre.

What is expected of the Children?

Children must:

• Behave in a proper manner with their friends and parents
• Uphold our motto "Family, Fun, Fitness" and  "Be Your Best"

Additionally, please ensure you read the Centre Rules and Codes of Conduct that are on the noticeboards, on our website and outlined in the Centre Booklet.

What level of ability do children have to have to join?

Our emphasis is on Family, Fun & Fitness.  Children can join with any level of skill or fitness.  Children are given plenty of encouragement to achieve personal bests.

What types of awards/trophies are presented?

At the end of each season, awards are presented to all children based on:

• Performance
• Improvement
• Personal Bests 
• Participation

Trophies and Certificates are typically awarded. Service awards are also awarded based on 5, 8 and 10 years at the Centre.

When and How to Join

You can register at any time, provided you are between the age of 5 and 16. You must turn 5 by 31st Dec or have had your 5^th birthday to join.

If you are new to Little Athletics then you can Come and Try. Check out the New Members section for further details.

Where are the events held?

Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc. Track & Field events are held at Central Reserve in Glen Waverley.
Competitions are held on Saturday mornings, with the occasional Thursday twilight event (before major championships)

Saturdays
The warm up begins at 8:45am. The program will start at 9am SHARP!
The program will conclude for U6 & U7's between 10:30am - 11.00am and for U8 to U17's between 11:00am - 11.30am.

Thursday Twilights
Warm up will begin at 5:45pm. The program will start at 6pm SHARP!
The program will conclude between 7pm - 7:45pm.

For the Cross Country season, events are usually held at various parks between 9am and 11am in conjuction with Knox LAC.

Which age group would my child be in?

You can determine your child's age group by using the Age Group Ready Reckoner. Please ensure that you bring proof of age when registering for the first time.