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Dear Members.

We wanted to put all athletes that competed at SMR last weekend in the newsletter this week, but instead have highlighted a few happy athletes who had just gone for a 1500m run! Mia Gray, Ethan Miller and Charlotte Dema.

As I stood and carried out my ‘long’ parent duty I was amazed by the number of Sandy athletes running middle distances. I really enjoyed watching them and impressed with their knowledge of the run strategy.  Well done to them, such events are not easy to do and we are immensely proud of you.

We also need to say well done to our competing Under 9 athletes.  This was their first time at the Track and Field event and they loved the Sandy cheer squad from the hill.  Well done the Under 9’s! We will bring you more highlights once we have confirmed details of results and please feel free to share any photos that you’re happy for us to share online.

Now on to things coming up…

• Friday 5th March – it is a twilight Friday session this week at Moorabbin Little Athletics this week (due to the long weekend).  The fun starts starts at 5.30pm, and we should be done by about 7.30pm and the Program is here.  Parent sign-ups can be done in-person on Friday night.

• Season Calendar date changes:  Due to major LAVIC events being cancelled and then rescheduled we have had to now tweak our season calendar. In summary:
  • Saturday 13th March  – normal program (except for those athletes successful qualifying for State Track and Field).
  • Saturday 20th March  – Centre Championships is back on..more details to follow on this later this week.
  • Saturday 27th March  – U6-U8 Program and modified program for U9-U16 not attending State Relays.
• SMR Track and Field – only for  those applicable the timetable is here and parent duty sign up is here
• RELAYS – the baton changes hands again with LAVIC announcing alterations to the State Relay Structure. The only races that our kids can now do are the 4x100m and the 4x100m mixed.  We are very disappointed with this outcome and determined to find a way we can hold a separate event to support the 200m runners and Medley races which will no longer take place.  So kids don’t stop training, we still have to perform our very best in the 100m and your Committee are working behind the scenes (with a few other clubs) to try and coordinate a relay afternoon competing in 200’s and Medley. The diary date is currently Sunday 21st March and we’ll keep you updated…
• Are you interested in being part of our Team?  – we are excited to be returning to our home track very soon and welcome any member who would like to join our Committee to work amongst a progressive team to continue to build on all the aspects achieved thus far.  You can be as involved as you like, there is always something to help with and personally it is a positive experience- new skills are learnt & shared and we get lot of satisfaction delivering what we do.  Have a chat with any of the Committee or call Nicole on 0413 705 357
• COVID – please do remember that COVID practices are still in place  – thank you for your support, we really appreciate it.

See you on Friday evening – and thanks for all your ongoing enthusiasm and support!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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Dear Members

Last Saturday was great fun at the track.  Thank you everyone for your support with our Coles Community Day;  a BBQ (woohoo!), dress ups and a special visit from elite athlete Michal Burian who qualified for Australia in Javelin at the Para Olympics.

Well the fun continues…… so please read below to see what is lined up including details on SMR Track and Field and Relay Changes:

• Season Calendar date changes:  Due to major LAVIC events being cancelled and then rescheduled we have had to rejuggle our season calendar.  In summary:
  • Saturday 27th February….U6-U8’s only at Moorabbin Track for a modified session.  Caulfield and Mentone U6-U8’s are coming too  – so heads up parents, we will need your help.  Program is here and the parent duty sign-up is here
    
  • Saturday 27 February U9-U16’s are not competing in regional Track and Field, you have this Saturday off  – with most athletes in these ages competing at the regional event, our Committee are also there helping run the day therefore we are unable to run a full program at Moorabbin.
  • Friday 5th March  – it is a twilight session with Moorabbin Little Athletics  – we will do a few relay events amongst other activities on this day.  (no Saturday session due to long weekend)
  • Saturday 13th March  – normal program (except for those athletes successful qualifying for State Track and Field)
  • Saturday 20th March  – Centre Championships is back on..more details to follow on this later this week
  • Saturday 27th March Under 6-Under 8 Program and modified program for U9-U16 not attending State Relays.
• SMR Track and Field – only for  those applicable timetable is here and parent duty sign up is here
• RELAYS   – the baton changes hands again with LAVIC announcing alterations to the State Relay Structure.  The only races that our kids can now do are the 4x100m and the 4x100m mixed.  We are very disappointed with this outcome and determined to find a way we can hold a separate event to support the 200m runners and Medley races which will no longer take place.  So kids don’t stop training, we still have to perform our very best in the 100m and your Committee are working behind the scenes (with a few other clubs) to try and coordinate a relay afternoon competing in 200’s and Medley.   – diary date Sunday 21st March now!
• Interested in being part of our Team?  – we are excited to be returning to our home track very soon and welcome any member who would like to join our Committee to work amongst a progressive team to continue to build on all the aspects achieved thus far.  You can be as involved as you like, there is always something to help with and personally it is a positive experience – new skills are learnt & shared and we get lot of satisfaction delivering what we do.  Have a chat with any of the Committee or call Nicole on 0413705357.
• Remember that COVID practices are still in place  – thank you for your support, we really appreciate it.

LOOK WHAT OTHERS HAVE BEEN DOING?:

Our Under 8 girls took to Duncan McKinnon last Saturday night entering 3 teams in a practice relay competition.  It was a heart warming experience for them and we must thank Coach, Mr Adam Henry for his energy and efforts getting the girls there and enjoying the atmosphere.

BUT THERE IS MORE……

We are very proud to share the results of some of our current older athletes who have joined the Senior Club to compete at the Athletics Victoria State Championships.  If you have time, have a look at the live events this week as it is week 2, it’s a proud moment watching a Sandy Little Athlete perform in AV Championships.

Achievements from last weekend:

Final Word from our friends at Bayside XCountry

Bayside XC are gearing up to hold a great 2021 XC season following the covid cancelled year that was 2020. We have a draft calendar and plans in place.  Search for them on Team App here

See all the Under 6-Under 8’s on Saturday and thanks for all your ongoing enthusiasm and support!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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Just a few quick updates for you to be aware of this week:

• Mid-Week Coaching & Relay Training – this Wednesday (Feb 24th) is our last session for this season. Please click here for the sign-up form.
• Parent Duty for Track & Field regional event this weekend – the related sign-up form is here
• This Saturday (27th Feb) is for U6-U8’s only – 8.15am start. We have also invited the Caulfield Little Aths U6-U8 kids as their track is being used for SMR, so we will have a few more friends joining us! There will be no timings on this day, but we will still use the track and ensure that the little ones get to run around and enjoy themselves. The full program will be included in this weekly newsletter which will go out later this week.
• Coles Community Day photos – Saturday was a fabulous day and we appreciate those who dressed up to support Coles and ate all the free sausages! Further to the demand from everyone to see the photos, please find them hosted online here (for club viewing only). Thanks again for all your support.

Look out for the Weekly News Bulletin which goes out later this week, which will have also have more details on our forthcoming twilight competition event and ribbon day.

Thanks!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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Dear Members.

It’s fantastic news that we are now out of lockdown and Little Aths this weekend can again resume as planned.

It is an easy bullet point format this week.  With everything changing so quickly and an abundance of information we hope this is easy to to read…..oh bring on the bullet points!

Updates for you to be aware of:

• Coles Community Day is this Saturday  – please support us on this as Coles have given us a lot equipment replacing aged or much needed items.  Kids free sausage sizzle thanks to Coles and chances to win 1 of 10 Coles vouchers. Dress up!! Dress up!!  – coach Chloe and athletes Mitchell have already been creative (see further below in this email)
• Program for Saturday 20th Feb is Program1, the details are hosted here and the volunteer sign-up form is here
• Set-Up & Pack-Up – Under 8 Girls you are helping us to set-up, see you at 730am. Under 12/13 Boys you are helping us to pack-up.
• Recent news from LAVIC on Under 9-U12 relays and U9-U16 Regional Track and Field  – read everything you need to know here including parent duty sign up for regional track and field.
• Season Calendar Changes  – NO program for Under 9 – 16’s on 27th Feb due to Regional Track and Field Event now being rescheduled. But, the U6-U8 modified program will take place at the normal time, Saturday 27th February.
• Centre Records  –  we missed sharing this news with you due to so much going on……very well done to these talented athletes on their recent records!Elsa Volz – Scissor High Jump Scissor, 6 Feb 2021 (1.24m)
  Matthew Milias – Long Jump, 6 Feb 2021 (5.31m)
  Caden Barrow – Discus 500g, 30 Jan 2021 (30.76m)
  Mila Ljutic – High Jump Scissor, 30 Jan 2021 (1.11m)
  Harrison King – High Jump Scissor, 19 Dec 2020 (1.20m)
  Lily Cahill – Shot 2kg, 19 Dec 2020 (11.90m)
  Amelia Spenceley – 100m, 19 Dec 2020 (13.14s)
  Amelia Spenceley – Long Jump, 19 Dec 2020 (4.45m)
• Remember that COVID practices are still in place  – thank you for your support, we really appreciate it.

This Saturday (20th Feb) is our Coles Community Day!  Coles Highett have given us a $200 voucher to buy sausages etc. so that we can run a sausage sizzle for the kids.  A representative of the Store will also come down to the track to look at all the equipment the Coles Community Fund has given us and have a photo with the kids  – so please make sure you have your Coles patches sewn on!!

Get Creative & win – have a selfie with our special Coles selfie frame and try your chance at winning 1 of 10 Coles vouchers we have been given.  Plus if we nominate you as athlete of the month you might win more prizes.

There is a lot you can do with a Coles Bag!!  Under 11 athlete Mitchell makes shorts,  Coach Chloe makes a cape.

We are also very lucky to have a World Athletics elite athlete visiting us early Saturday.  Michal Burian, champion Javelin thrower is coming early Saturday morning, thanks to Coles, to chat with us and offer a few tips.

See you on Saturday and thanks for all your ongoing enthusiasm and support!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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It’s official. The RELAY PORTAL is now OPEN and ready to take your registrations. We are so excited!

BUT BE PLEASE QUICK – as it is only open until Wednesday 17th (this week – 11.59pm for U9-U12’s).

With have only five Little Aths Sessions left this season, so this is the event you will need to be involved in. It’s a favourite event of Sandy’s and we always have many teams participating competitively and enjoying themselves.

Questions

Do I need to be fast? – no, not at all! In most age groups we have a couple of teams, so we’ll eventually work out what is the best combination of runner for everyone.

How many events could I be in? You can run in a maximum of 4 events and we’ll work this out once we know all the teams. Relay Events are 100m, 200m, Medley (100m, 200m, 300m, & 400m) – plus we will also run mixed 100m or 200m teams as well. Races are either Timed Finals or Finals.

More information on the event is here at the Region Relays Carnivals page

Events Dates

U9-U12 qualifying relay event (regionals): is on Sunday 28th February, at Ballan Park Athletics Track in Frankston.

U9-U12: State relay championship: those who qualify at regions go through to this event which takes place on Saturday 27th March, at Casey Fields.

U13-U16 relays: is a direct entry into State Relay Comp which occurs on Sunday 28th March, at Casey Fields.

Costs: U9-U12’s is $25 per athlete for both regional & state events and for U13-U16 ot’ $25 it’s per athlete per event.

Training: won’t take place this Wednesday because of lock down but we will do some training of all teams on Saturday at Moorabbin.

Registration: The link to register is HERE, SO PLEASE DO SIGN-UP NOW BEFORE THE DEADLINE ON WEDNESDAY

Note… registering multiple family members – depending on how you have set up your overall family registration with LAVIC you may need to sign in specifically to the U9-U12 child’s and then at the end when prompted to pay or register another athlete. In order to register another athlete (ie u13-u16) you will need to sign in with the older child’s login details.

These age groups are two different events, hence the call-out. Any problems or confusion then please call Nicole on 0413-705-357 and we can talk you through it.

Thanks for all your ongoing enthusiasm and support!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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Dear Members

I will keep the main part of this update brief as you may have already caught-up with the news… the Little Athletics Track and Field Carnival is back on…. and taking place in 10 days (13th, 14th March).  Wow 3AW’s Neil Mitchell at work again!

Notes for this weekend

1. Saturday 6th February  – It is Program 3 this week, which can be found here and don’t forget that we have now moved over to Moorabbin Athletics Track for the remainder of this season.
2. Set-Up – This week it’s the turn of the Under 8 Boys to help out – please be at the Moorabbin Track by 7.30am
3. Pack-Up – This week it is the turn of the Under 12/13 Girls
4. Parent Duty Sign up – There are always 2-3 positions within each age group that we need help with, so please volunteer via the DUTY SIGN-UP HERE  (thank you).
5. Wet weather button – In times of inclement weather (e.g. heavy rain or severe heat) on a Saturday morning or Wednesday relays / mid-week coaching, please use our Wet Weather Updates button on the top left of the front page of our website. This will tell you if the event or meeting is cancelled due to the weather.

Little Athletics Victoria Regional Track and Field Carnivals

The Victoria Region Track and Field Carnivals allows individual athletes from Under 9 through to Under 16 to have the opportunity to compete in athletic disciplines of their choice.

A Regional Carnival is held first to qualify athletes for the State Competition. The Regional Carnival this year is taking place on 13th & 14th February at Duncan McKinnon where all athletes in our region get together to compete.  It is at this event you must qualify for the State Competition. The State Competition will be held later in the season (13th & 14th March) at Casey Fields.

Please be aware that this event does not include the regional and/or state relays. For these events we will contact you separately – as this is for individual athletes only.

Athletes must have attended a minimum of at least 1 meet1 at Sandy as a registered member of the club to qualify.  Our record of your child attending is managed via the automated (track) and manual (field) recording systems.  If you are unsure how many meets your athlete has attended, PLEASE URGENTLY check your resultshq (using the same logins that you registered with us) to confirm that your child qualifies.  Any queries please contact us at [email protected]

Parents you also have to do a 3-4 hour duty at the carnival, as these events are also largely run by Volunteers.  We get allocated about 10 Key Official Roles each day which we pay as many Coaches as we can to do, then we get about 40 smaller easier roles over the weekend which parents fulfill.

The LAVIC portal will open up for this Competition later today so make sure you check the link here and register

If you require more information, please see Nicole on Saturday or email us at [email protected]

Uniforms

BE PREPARED! If you are competing in upcoming LAVIC Events ensure you have your competition attire, coles patch, black shorts (free of any non LAVIC logo’s).  See Sarah on Saturday morning at the Merch desk and she will assist you.

Further Dates for your Diary

Coles Dress Up & Sausage Sizzle – 20th February, lots of fun

Ribbon Day – 20th March (in lieu of Centre Championships, for this season only)

Season Calendar for Sandy Little Aths is here

LAVIC Overall Event Calendar is here

Thanks for all your support – and see you on Saturday morning!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

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We are immensely proud to share the news of our athletes who spent most of the weekend at Lakeside completing the State Combined Events (where you have to compete in a set number of events including 800m, hurdle, sprint, throw and a jump). We could not be prouder of these athletes for giving it a go, achieving personal bests and for others a podium finish.

Look at their smiles….that is what it is all about.  Several of these athletes competed for the first time, a few have endured a massive journey to compete, some have diligently worked hard during lockdown and improved every step of the way.

A conversation I had (during our busy Little Aths session on Saturday) with gorgeous athlete ‘Fiona’ was about being your ‘personal best’.  To Fiona, she felt as though the expectation was  to win and her wonderful father supported the conversation explaining personal best.

At Sandy Little Aths, we are cognisant of the balance between successes and achieving personal bests.  Our coaches, committee and parents work hard to ensure everyone achieves their personal best.  If this means an athlete wins a race, or a jump or a throw, let’s congratulate them.  If an athlete achieves their personal best, let’s celebrate this even more.

Little athletics teaches many life skills….teamwork, gratitude, success, loss, anxiety, pressure, and so on.  Sandy Little Aths is fortunate to have such a strong nurturing community combined with good coaches, committee members and parents to ensure all athletes achieve.

Once again well done to our athletes who competed this weekend at State Combined Athletics.  We know it is exhausting, but so rewarding for all. We hope these athletes share their stories at school, with friends, at Little Aths over the coming week.

A huge thank you to Todd for Team Managing Saturday, Gordon for Team Managing Sunday (with no children competing!) and Craig Furber supporting all the athletes over the whole weekend.

Well done: Pippa, Orla, Leo, Harry, William, Harry, Kaitlin, Caden, Isabelle, Tom, Leni, Faith, Matthew, William, Max, Charli and Riley.

For the full results simply visit the Little Athletics Victoria Results Hub

Final Note

Still no word from LAVIC on track and field competition yet (or relays)…. we will let you know as soon as we know but assume they were waiting to see how the State Combined Event went before any decision was made…we might know more by the time we send our weekly news bulletin.

Mid week coaching Wednesday Feb 3rd:  sign up here

Please book 1 spot per child at either 4.15 – 5pm or else 5 – 6pm.

We also appreciate you letting us know if you can’t attend, so that we are able to offer a place to someone else or reshuffle coaches/committee staff.

School is back…woohoo, now for that routine we have almost forgotten!! We hope the return or start of new school goes well for all our little athletes – and parents you can take a breath!  Here is what you need to know for this weekend.

Notes for this weekend

1. Saturday 30th January  – It is Program 2 this week, which can be found here and don’t forget that we have now moved over to Moorabbin Athletics Track for the remainder of this season.
2. QR Code – Is now fixed, so sorry about Saturday! Technical printing issues… Please remember to register via the QR code for contract tracing (venue entrance & rear of AGM signs), it is a legal requirement – but also we are all doing our bit to look after each other.
3. Set-Up – This week is Under 7 Girls to help out – please can you be at the Moorabbin Track by 7.30am
4. Pack-Up – This week is Under 14/15/16 Boys
5. Parent Duty Sign up – There are 2-3 positions within each age group that someone needs to assist with. We all need to share the load around throughout the season and on quick glance of sign up and our members, it does not appear this is occurring. Before my golden wand comes out please fulfill your share – DUTY SIGN UP HERE  (thank you)
6. Wet weather button – In times of inclement weather (e.g. heavy rain or severe heat) on a Saturday morning or Wednesday relays / mid-week coaching, please use our Wet Weather Updates button on the top left of the front page of our website. This will tell you if the event or meeting is cancelled due to the weather.

 Mid Week Specialist Coaching  – Wednesdays   https://signup.com/go/mZneXVw

A reminder to please select 1 spot per athletes that is Under 9+ per timeslot.  If you are not able to attend could you please cancel your spot online so someone else has a opportunity. Thank you

Further Dates for your Diary

Coles Dress Up & Sausage Sizzle – 20th February, lots of fun

Ribbon Day – 20th March (in lieu of Centre Championships, for this season only)

Season Calendar for Sandy Little Aths is here

LAVIC Overall Event Calendar is here

Thanks for all your support – and see you on Saturday morning!

The Sandy Little Aths Committee

With the new track this year and it being an Olympic Year…it is certainly going to be buzzing at our Glamis Ave Track. Come and be a part of Club. It’s fun, rewarding and there is something for everyone…

Incorporation No. A0061952Z

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the members of the Sandringham Little Athletics Centre Inc. (“Centre”) of the Centre’s Annual General Meeting:

Date: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Time: 7pm – 7.30pm
Details: Zoom Meeting via this link

Or

Meeting ID: 848 7592 3915
Passcode: slac4

Agenda:

1. Apologies
2. Welcome
3. Minutes of previous meeting
4. Confirmation and adoption of minutes from previous AGM
5. Business arising from the previous meeting
6. President’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report (Financial Accounts & Compliance)
8. Election of committee members and office bearers
9. General business
10. Close

All Sandringham Little Athletics Centre (“SLAC”) committee positions are spilled at the Annual General Meeting and nominations are voted-on by the SLAC membership that in attendance. The SLAC committee comprises of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar and general committee members.

If you would like to nominate for a position on the SLAC committee, please contact the SLAC Secretary at [email protected]

Michael Cahill
Secretary, Sandringham Little Athletics Centre