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Last Saturday’s Centre Championships Event was one of the best days I can remember at Little Aths.  Nothing was more heart warming than seeing the kids enjoying the podium, supporting each other, trying new events and receiving ‘bling’ or covering their hoodies in pinned ribbons.

Parents, thank you so much for helping us make this day a huge success for the kids.

Our AGM and Awards Day is this Saturday morning.  Please come down.  We really need a quorum for the AGM to vote in a new Committee and we want everyone to be a part of the awards presentation supporting their age group.

• Season Best Certificates will be given to all athletes.
• Ben will run a complimentary  BBQ  (sausages only but I am sure he will sneak in a few hash browns)
• Miss Molly’s coffee cart will be there and coffees are on us!
• The foam javelins, vortex’s, bumper balls will all be out for the kids to have fun with

Please do come down for a couple of hours of fun outside on Saturday morning to finish off the season in style… we’d love to see you.

• 9.30am:  AGM
• 10am:  Awards Commence starting with U7 – U16 Age Group Awards, followed by U16 Graduates of 2020/21 (they missed out due to Covid), U16 Graduates of 2021/22, 10 year, 7 year certificates, Centre Records Certificates & the David Oliver Life Membership Award.

The Raffle Prize winners were as follows.  Congratulations to all and items can be collected Saturday morning.  1st Prize: Melinda Scarce, 2nd Prize: Alex Ghannou, 3rd Prize: Tyson Kersley, 4th Prize: Kurt Albrecht, 5th Prize: Mike Cahill, 6th Prize: Damien Miller, 7th Prize: Sonya Mattern, 8th Prize: Peter (ticket 0132), 9th Prize: Christian Santalucia, 10th Prize: D Painter.

LOST PROPERTY….. oh it has exploded, so if you are missing a water bottle or item of clothing please come down before we donate everything to a local charity on Saturday.

Cross Country  has opened.  The Sandy Team is growing so join the fun winter movement by searching for ‘Bayside cross country’ on TeamApp

See you on Saturday!

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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A reminder that the registrations for this Saturday’s Centre Championships will close tomorrow night at 7pm (not on Thursday as originally advertised). The preliminary timetable for this is now available online here

If you get stuck using ResultsHQ to register your little athlete for their preferred events then please review the process flow here or else email us at [email protected] if you are having serious difficulties registering.

The final timetable will be circulated on Friday, but please note that any changes are likely to be very minor.

Information You Need to know

HELP – parents we will need your help on Saturday. The Committee will be tied-up acting as Officials to make sure the event runs smoothly.  The Coaches will not be coaching but officiating, so parents will need to help out each age group with event clashes, measuring and recording.

BBQ – we will also need help from parents to manage the BBQ this week please. We hugely appreciate everyone that who has helped us out previously and so far we’ve generated approximately $800 in additional funds for the Club. The BBQ in previously years was outsourced, so we are thrilled we have been able to generate this money into the Club for much needed resources. Thank you so much for all the support.

RAFFLE – the raffle is drawn this Saturday at 11.30am, so get in quickly to have a chance at winning something and get your raffle tickets (or a book!) early on Saturday morning. It all helps the club and we are desperately trying to purchase much needed high jump equipment for next year. We are nearly there!!

Cross Country – starts in a few weeks (30th April)…so please register your interest with Mike via email at [email protected] to receive updates and related news circulars.  It is a great way to maintain fitness and keep active through the winter.

Look out for further communications about this weekend on Friday… the big event is nearly here!!

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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We realise this is the third email from us this week….but who is counting? We love communication!

Plus we are nearly at the end of our season sadly, so there is a lot to tell you.

Information You Need to know

• This is the last points program for the season. Final Season Program here:  Look out Under 8’s you have a 400m!

Set Up:  Under 10’s  (thank you in advance)

Pack Up:  Under 6’s  (thank you in advance)

Parent Duty and Under 12 BBQ Duty (merci d’avance):  https://signup.com/go/SxRxWGP

• Tip for the week is Shot Put (click here)….athletes must ‘put’ not throw….this will be enforced at Centre Champs and we will make sure all kids know about it on Saturday.
• Centre champs nomination hint… just make sure you click all the way to the end of the nomination so you see your summary and receive your email of the events your child/ren are doing.
• AGM and Club Awards Saturday morning 9th April…then you can go on holidays!!

National Athletics Championships

NATIONAL ATHLETICS HERE WE COME:

We are very excited to share a few of our athletes and coaches are heading to the National Athletics Championships in Sydney to compete:

• Coach Kundali – 400m Hurdles U20
• Orla Shackcloth – 800 Metres & 1,500 Metres U16
• Isabelle Furber – 90m Hurdles, Pole Vault , Discus Throw,  Javelin U16
• Daisy Nousis – 100 Metres, 200 Metres , 400 Metres
• Amy Fitzgerald – (Andrew our Registrar’s daughter) 90m Hurdles, Long Jump & Triple Jump U15
• Faith Little – 90m Hurdles & 200m Hurdles
• Ethan Miller – 800 Metres U15
• Coach Tom O Rouke – 400 Metres U18
• Matthew Milias – 200 Metres, 90m Hurdles & Long Jump U14
• William Tan – 400m & 200 Metres U14
• Our popular & regular visitor to the Club  – Michal Burian, Javelin

We wish you all the very best of luck in Sydney and the most fulfilling experience ever!

Additional Information

• Pssstttt… Coach & Committee member Natasha who has Sammy in Under 6’s, Benji in Under 9’s and Tahlia in Under 12’s won her Javelin with a massive throw of 35.36m (a Victorian Record) at the Victorian Masters Track and Field Championships last weekend!  How amazing is she and remember, Tash is now offering coaching on a Monday night at the track – click on her name above for a link to the information.
• We are into our last few weeks to buy hoodies & long sleeve tops for winter/ singlets for cross country.   Access to this will be limited in the offseason.
• The raffle draw is nearly here so make sure you are in it. This is our major fundraiser and we need your support.  Please buy a ticket, two, 10 or a book to support the club. The prizes are all brilliant.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday from 9am, parents a reminder to be mindful of the car park especially at the end of a session when everyone is packing up… the car park is a busy place and we would appreciate you keeping an eye on your kids at this point to make sure they are safe too.

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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The long weekend was a really busy one for Sandy Little Aths members: many PB’s (personal bests) were achieved during the program on Saturday morning, and also at Lakeside where some of our members qualified for the State Track and Field Competition.

Pssst… if you did not see the results and efforts of our athletes at States, please read here. Leni took 17seconds off her PB.  Incredible!

We congratulate all the athletes qualifying for states.

Information You Need to know

• Mentone Relays  – 27th March (Sunday week)…entries close THIS Saturday as team selection needs to be in – sign up is here:  mentone relay register

• Centre champs – are in two weeks and entries close Thursday 31 March 7pm.  If you are having issues remembering passwords etc to login please see Nicole on Saturday morning or email [email protected].   The nomination process /guide for centre champs is here: nomination process CC
• Club Awards and AGM – diaries for this date is 9th April.  It will take place in the morning
• Cross Country – as the Little Aths Season draws to a close, we want you to consider joining the cross country.  It is a fabulous relaxed program, a great way for the kids to maintain fitness but also for those who want to keep competing.  It takes place on a Saturday morning and is only 1 event each week at various local cross country locations.  The distances for the kids are:

u6: 500m
u7-u8: 1km
u9-u10: 1.5km
u11-u12: 2km
u13-u16: 3km

• Mid Week Running –  in support of the cross country season and the fact that many of you are enjoying the weekly run sessions we will continue to offer Wednesday running.  The format will change slightly considering more fitness development and cross country preparation (e.g. beach runs & stair runs) but more information will follow.
• Lost Property  – the basket is overflowing! We have two weeks left before we throw water bottles out and pass on the clothes to the charity shops.  Please review lost property on Saturday.
• Schools bookings – is your school keen to hold their athletics carnival at the Sandy Aths track?  If so, please let them know they can hire out some of our equipment to make it easier for them.   We will offer ‘friends of the club rates’ if it is your school that needs to hire equipment.  Let Nicole or Mike know if you would prefer her to contact the school directly.
• Concierge anyone?  The Club is seeking a few local people to help us when school’s hire our equipment for their athletics carnival.  The job requires you to open the shed and pass out the equipment the school is hiring, then come back and receive it all when they are finished.  We are paying a small fee for this role and happy to discuss this further with anyone interested.  Great job for any one looking for local part time work.

This Saturday

This week’s Program starts at 9am and can be found here!

• BBQ Duty is here:  https://signup.com/go/SxRxWGP

• Under 9’s are on set up and the Under 13’s are on pack up

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday… 2 more weeks until Centre Champs don’t forget.

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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Sandy Little Aths is on this weekend. A long weekend you were thinking?

Typically we would run our program on the Friday night of the long weekend (or not at all), but with 50 of our club members already competing this weekend at the State Little Aths Track and Field Competition, the Committee felt it was important to be able to provide a program for the rest of our 250 members.

Plus…. we are starting to see some amazing improvements in our athletes’ skills development and fitness – so how could we not offer a little aths session for you all this weekend?

This Saturday

Saturday’s program will start at 9am and is focused on fun, developing several core skills and the very popular track relays. Details of the full program is available via this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aE5PN-iQ_-Wq0quskmZgdKkqq_YDf-cJ/view?usp=sharing

Volunteers info:

• BBQ this week – please help us out and sign up here: https://signup.com/go/SxRxWGP
• Under 8’s are on set-up (from 7.30am please) and Under 12’s are on pack-up

A huge thank you to the Under 7 parents who helped us set-up on Saturday and especially to Jack & Cooper’s Dad (Allan) who helped with the BBQ and cooked for us all morning.

* Note – a live stream of the State Little Aths Track and Field Competition from Little Athletics Victoria will be up and running so you can watch some of our athletes compete. More info here

Relay Training Reminder (U8-U16) & Centre Champs

• A reminder that Relay Training is on tonight (Wednesday) from 5-6pm.

Club Championships Information: Relays in case you missed last week’s new bulletin.

• Centre Championships – Saturday 2nd April. Details can be found below – just click on the relevant wording for more info.

Centre Champs info

Nomination process

• Mentone Relay Day: Information is here including all the registration details
• Cross Country season is about to launch. More details in next week’s newsletter.

Wishing all our State Qualified Athletes the very best this weekend!

See you on Saturday…

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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Just like that… it is March!

That means that it is not long to go now before we have our Centre Championships, Mentone Relays and Club Awards / AGM Carnival events.

Please ensure you are across all the information on these special days. We have listed the details below and kindly point out that these are events the kids genuinely love to be a part of, so please do diary date them now and make sure you register.

A brief note from the President

I have been warmed by the generous nature of our Community after my email asking for help: set up, pack up, BBQ  – thank you so much. We couldn’t do it without you.

Very soon the Committee at the AGM in April will be dissolved, and a new one formed.  Pssst…..this is not the time to stop reading….. and this is my serious voice as the Club relies upon the energy and enthusiasm of our volunteer parents to keep growing and developing the athletics program we can offer our kids.

We understand being busy, working, running around after the kids etc… but it’s an average of about 1 hour per week of help to the Club. Here is what a few of our Committee would like to share with you in terms of feedback:

“I get a lot out of volunteering here at the ground level  and for me this is my personal donation to a community cause/charity. I see the real positive impact we have on the kids for myself.”

“Seeing the smiles of kids faces when they achieve their best or are having fun with friends, is such a joyous moment every time.   I love being involved making a difference to them.”

“I have learnt so many life and business skills being on this Committee, far more than I do in my current day job.  The team work is real (and fun) and we all collaborate so well to achieve our goals.”

“It’s all about the kids, giving them learning opportunities to develop their skills in a fun way.  I coach the a local football team too and can see the transferable skills that little aths brings to the football team.”

Convinced yet? We warmly welcome you to join us, bring your new jokes, insights and help to grow the cause for our young athletes – please email Nicole ([email protected]) to register your interest or if you have any questions.

Centre Championships & Mentone Relays

Centre Championships – are on Saturday 2nd April. Details are below including the nomination process and a draft timetable.

Centre champs info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZYRtVsaztG41GAmzsUrjjpLbOWuMj8n9/view

Nominations process:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/132HPUnkgeGeeYToPuNJL8Xo3aas-NVso/view

Mentone Relay Day –  Information is via the link below, including registration details  – and relay training is on Wednesdays 5-6pm.  This is going to be BIG! https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Bi_uh556mx3AH_jaxr42vDUsBczjWN-/view

Saturday 4th March Information

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all Saturday!

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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We are always learning at Sandy Little Aths… we review our program & operations each week, seek your input and love to hear your suggestions.

This week there are a lot of “NEW” things to share with you… please read on and make sure you don’t miss the relays section.

1. We have a Map of the Track – with no north and south’s to confuse you.  Just numbers!   We ask that you please FOLLOW the program outlined as much as possible because we have set every area up with the right equipment and allocated spaces due to group sizes.  The MAP is HERE there will be a copy in everyone’s group folder on the weekend.
2. The Results Hub online is an area a few do not know about.  This is where you can view your child’s results each week, including their PB’s (personal bests).  Included is a link to our website so you can navigate your way into your child/ren’s special page to see how their results are going each week.  It is important to find this page at some point soon because this is where you will have to nominate the events your athlete would like to compete in for our Centre Championships  (see below)  RESULTS HQ:  Results – Sandringham Little Athletics (sandringhamlac.com.au)
3. Centre Championships Saturday 2nd April 2022:  The Sandringham Little Athletics Club Centre Championships is a major Club event where the kids can compete in events they choose.  A timetable is being worked on but the detail below is provided for initially information.  The program starts around 8am and concludes by 12.30pm.  How it works is
   • Under 6 – Under 7 athletes will be able to choose a maximum of 3 events to compete in.
   • Under 8 – Under 16 athletes will be able to choose a maximum of 4 events to compete in.
   • Athletes participating in the Centre Championships must nominate via the invite seen on your resultshq portal.  We will share those instructions later.
   • Centre Championships are free and nominations will be open until Thursday 31st March 7pm.
   • Each child will receive either a medal (1st, 2nd or 3rd) or a ribbon for the next 10 places
4. Mentone Relay Day 27th March:  One of our best fun events on the calendar and is where our athletes compete in teams and run in a variety of distances against other clubs.  We have attached a little summary of what to expect but if you are interested in being part of the relay competition, we are holding a come and try: learn about relays on Wednesday 5-6pm at the track.  A flyer will be available on Saturday at our entrance. Click here for summary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUvTNzNGpL7pMr0erh_JxEboXF0-RG6T/view?usp=sharing
5. New to Little Aths and not quite sure about what the events are your children do or how to measure etc:   over the next few weeks we will provide links to videos or fact sheets put together for Little Aths..This one is from LANSW  – click for long jump
6. A New Timing Coordinator – desperately needed as we are weeks away before we lose our Timing Coordinator, Ash.   Ash has been doing this role for Sandy for a few years.  He needed a little IT knowledge and worked very hard on simplifying processes.  We really need someone who is able to do this role for say 2 seasons so we have consistency.  Please let us know asap.
7. The new PB wall, we have discovered is of great interest and value to our athletes…doing their best on that day is all we can ask –  thank you parents and AGM’s for supporting this new initiative.
8. Pre-season Training:  this is a new initiative of the club’s facilitating a 4 week pre season run training session for the Under 12+ Hampton Rovers Football Teams.  Our SLAC coaches have loved the first week so far as have the kids in attendance.
9. Our Season Calendar is here for your reference.  Note we will be running a program (non points) on the long weekend in March
10. Monster Raffle:  this is the club’s major fundraiser supporting the operations of the club including resources (eg equipment) and costs (coaches).  Please buy a couple of tickets or even a book of tickets ($30).  The prizes on offer are fabulous.  Here is the list of them and you can buy the raffle tickets at the track or via the sandringham little aths shop on our website here :  we will drop off tickets sold.
11. Mid-Week Coaching  – more spots have been opened up for the run training squad and this week we have discus & shot for those athletes competing at States.  Mike will be down for a few tips and pointers for the discus and shot athletes. 430pm – 530pm.  Sign up for run squad or discus/shot is here https://signup.com/go/zywYtie
12. Private Coaching Anyone?  –  Natasha has started up private coaching on a Monday afternoon and her details/information are here.

This Saturday

The Program for Saturday (sorry to put so far down but I wanted you to read the news bulletin) is HERE

IMPORTANT  – PLEASE REFER TO THE LOCATION YOU NEED TO USE…..don’t go to any space because each location is set up specific to events held.

Parents – we need you please to sign up to help with your group. We have only 2 people signed up so far – oh no! .https://signup.com/go/SxRxWGP

Parents of Under 9 Boys and Girls….BBQ duty is yours. Challenge is to sell 160 sausages and 50 egg and bacon rolls!!

Start time is 9am warm up, with our first event at 9.15am.

State Track and Field Progressions

We are very proud to share with you the athletes who qualified into the State Track and Field Championships.  Many of these athletes have been training hard for this moment  (even during covid – they still had a focus) and for them the chance to finally compete at State Level is here.

Congratulations to all of these athletes, many of whom are competing in multiple events.  Some of you have expressed interested in watching these athletes live on the day so we will let you know the link for that.

Other Notes of Importance…

We would like to remind everyone, athletes, parents, coaches, officials and other volunteers that the Club has a Code of Conduct by which it operates.  It is important that all those involved including members are aware of these regulations namely parent conduct, child safe conduct and coach safe conduct.  Our website has the SLAC Regulations and Code of Conduct HERE.  The Club has 4 Child Safety Officers:  Nicole George, Karen Farrell, Natasha Franchina and Todd Hartley

Finally

Look out for the voucher to Bakers Delight in Hampton Street  – Paul has kindly helped us with supplies for the BBQ and will be further support us with little surprises.  Please show your support to Paul and his team at Bakers Delight in Hampton Street.  You never know…you might find a coach or two working there as well!

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all Saturday!

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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It’s a monster newsletter issue this week, with 3 monster surprises!

1. The SLAC Monster Raffle kicks off on Saturday.  This is the Club’s major annual fundraiser, so please do have a look at what is on offer  – Fazio catered dining experience in your home for you and friends, Chin Chin dining voucher, ‘sharpies’ galore, designer clothing vouchers etc’  The full list is HERE and tickets will be selling at the track  – $5 per ticket, or 3 for $10.
2. Michal Burian, silver medalist in the 2021 Paralympics (F44 Javelin) will visit us Saturday morning  – bringing his medal for the kids to see and to teach our older athletes how to throw a Javelin.  Michal joined us last season teaching the children shot put and explaining to the little kids just how far he could throw a Javelin.  We are so looking forward to seeing Michal and watching the kids see his medal!
3. It’s the Coles Community Day this Saturday – so it’s time to dress up in a red or a yellow banana!!

This Saturday

Saturday’s program is HERE   Start time is 9am warm up with our first event at 9.15am.

Parent Duty:  To those who read my personal email, signed up for duty and helped us deliver an amazing day on Saturday thank you.  Your support contributes enormously to the delivery of the program.

Parent Duty Sign Up For Saturday is here – https://signup.com/go/SxRxWGP

UNDER 8 PARENTS YOU ARE ON BBQ THIS WEEK…. please sign up before we have to allocate!

In Other News…

• Open Day at Seaford Little Athletics –  read more HERE . We have been told this is a fun day out.
• Centre Championships at Sandringham Athletics Track  – save the date:  Saturday 2nd April (more detail next week).
• AGM & Club Awards – save the date Saturday 9th April.
• RELAYS ARE COMING  – MENTONE RELAY DAY  – SUNDAY 27th MARCH.  Training starts soon on a Wednesday and an information flyer will be available from next week.

Help!  – do we have any electricians out there who could look at our fridge?  The freezer compartment is working fine, the fridge not so.  Please email/call Nicole using the contact details below.

Lastly, a summary of all the fun and results from the regional track and field will be posted soon.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all Saturday!

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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It was wonderful to be back home and on a new track. Did you see the PB Wall grow as the morning progressed? The new track bought new PB’s!

A few questions popped up after spending the morning at our new track… to answer a few:

• Grassed not mowed – the Council tried but there we were too many little rocks.  Council is working on a solution.
• Lack of grass – the infield grass was not part of the re development and would have been a large additional cost to completely overhaul.  Grass seeds have been laid and with more rain & little sun, it will eventually all look amazing.
• Car Park not completed – again this was not part of the development budget.  The original stays.
• What is the big cage at the south end? – this is the Hammer Cage.
• High Jump – the location of the two high jump areas is being worked through by the Senior Club with Council.  Either a concrete slab is needed to house them on or protective rails in the D section of the track.
• A pole vault training pit has been installed in the back straight long jump area.
• The Senior Club has the lease with the Council for the track and SLAC has a memorandum of understanding in place with the Seniors for use of the track.  SLAC is responsible for maintaining the external perimeter shot puts and while 1 is complete the other is not far away.  We are extremely grateful to Todd who has overseen this project amongst his kids competing at events, moving all our equipment out of Moorabbin and running his business.

This Week’s Information:

Some 100 SLAC athletes are competing in the Regional Track and Field Competition this weekend.  Everyone is excited to see this event take place as too many other events were cancelled last year.  Shane has worked tirelessly behind the scenes getting our athletes ready for this event and will spend the weekend at the venue as our Team Manager. We are very appreciative Shane!

Our Program on Saturday is reflective of our lower resource abilities (hence no high jump/scissor/javelin).  With so many SLAC athletes competing on the weekend and needing parents to take them to the competition, we will lose a few Age Group Managers and Committee.

We will welcome members from Caulfield and Oakleigh Little Aths to join us on Saturday as they find themselves unable to run a program for their members.  Both these clubs have been extremely supportive of SLAC during the track redevelopment so it is our turn to return the kindness.  Please make the Parents and Children welcome if they join your age group.

New for some in the Program is an agility course!  Parents you are welcome to have a turn too.

Program for Saturday is HERE:

(please pack up the event you are last on, if it is track we will assign you something else).

Note:  the coffee van can’t make it this week, but we will try and run a BBQ. The coffee is good at the Thomas Street Grocery (116A Thomas St) and is only a short walk around the corner.

DON’T FORGET WEDNESDAY COACHING AND TRAINING

• Sign up for specific sessions here (running and long jump this week).  Coach Kundali is on Run Training and Coach Zoe is on Long Jump.
• Come between 4.30pm and 5.30pm to do your own practice/training  (for high jump and javelin please liaise with Nicole).

Coles Patches – Coles is a major sponsor of Little Athletics Australia. They assist all clubs in grant opportunities to acquire much needed equipment resources.  Showing support for Coles as a sponsor is done by way of the Coles Patch.

This red label is hand sewn onto your singlet above the LAVIC logo (see here).  We have these at our registration table if you don’t already have one.   We have a great relationship with Coles, have been a recipient of a small equipment grant in the past and enjoyed many fruit donations from our local store (something they have put on hold since COVID).  Our Coles Community Day is set for 19th February and it’s DRESS UP DAY AGAIN.

Finally to those competing in Regionals on the weekend, Nicole will be at the track from 4.30pm – 5.30pm tonight (Wednesday) for Coles patches, shorts/singlets etc.

See everyone else on Saturday and good luck to our competitors at Regionals this weekend – may your greatest strengths shine!

Need to chat or have some feedback? Your calls, queries or emails into us are welcome any time.

Regards,

SLAC Committee
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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for……the return to Glamis Avenue and Sandringham Athletics Track. We start at 9am this Saturday, with just the one session for all athletes.

While we are very grateful to Caulfield, Moorabbin and Oakleigh for supporting us through this “long” track redevelopment, there is no better feeling than having space now in one’s home garage and being able to use all 7 seats in the car.

Thank you to the Committee who have transported and stored most of our equipment for this length of time.

Now on with the news for this week..

A Very Proud Moment – State Combined Championships

Carl is a Committee Member who oversees our track program, has an athlete in Under 16 (also a coach at SLAC) and a son who is SLAC’s ‘race starter asset’. Carl spent a lot of time at Lakeside on the weekend and has kindly put together a fabulous summary including the results of where our athletes ended up in the State (click here for the results):

• SLAC had 21 entered but the dreaded covid scenario impacted some, so overall we had 16 compete
• We had one Under 9 girl compete for the very first time – super effort
• William Tan picked up a Bronze medal in u13 boys (he finished 42nd in last year’s event). Amazing!
• Matthew Milias won Gold in u13 boys
• Isabella Hollins won Silver in u16 girls

Congratulations to all involved. An incredible set of results!

Help on Saturday 5th Feb – Setting up and Cleaning up

If anyone can give us a hand on Saturday morning to set up for the first time at the new track, we would be very grateful. Our robust Committee are now dancing the covid dance and we have a few away on Saturday. Any locals who can come for 7am to help, thank you in advance.

The Program for Saturday 5th February is HERE. It is a one session for the rest of the season starting at 9am with a warm-up, first event 9.15am. The last event you complete is the one that age group parents pack up (if track is your last event, we will assign you an area to pack up).

It’s NEW…It’s Fabulous – it’s the PB wall

• In support of our philosophy of doing your best we have created the PB Wall for each age group. It starts this week and every athlete who gets a PB will be able to put a star against their name for that week. It is 1 star no matter how many PB’s you get in a session however you can write the number of PB’s you get in each session if more than 1 in the middle of your star. GOOD LUCK (and thank you AGM’s in advance of helping us with this one).
• Wednesday coaching – Little Aths is at the track on a Wednesday night 4.30pm – 630pm. Run training will be offered each week for Junior Athletes and Senior Athletes. These sessions will offer technique, acceleration learning, distance and most of all fun. We will offer specific field events depending on coaches availability but if anyone would like to come down and do their own training (note – high jump and javelin…please liaise with Nicole prior) you are welcome to do that. Nicole will be there and have equipment accessible for that time. Sign up is needed for the coaching sessions and will be sent in a separate email later this week.
• Coles Patches – Coles is a major sponsor of Little Athletics and we are extremely grateful of their involvement. Much of the equipment we have comes from grants Coles offer. To show support of this sponsor, athletes are required to wear a Coles patch on their singlet. These are available at Registration/Merchandise. They are to be sewed on above the little aths logo.

Note: Save the date – Coles Community Day at SLAC is on 19th February. It’s dress up day!

See you on Saturday.

SLAC Committee
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