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Little Athletics has something for everyone. It is a family based activity the whole of Australia can enjoy. It is unique and offers the whole family something to really enjoy participation.
Bring your friends or use the ones who are already waiting to welcome you to our Centre.

Who can join?

Little Athletics if for junior athletes of all abilities from 3 to 17 years of age (as at the 1st October each year).

When is it on?

Little Athletics is a summer sport and is run over the warmer months, generally from September to March/April.

Over winter, we offer Cross Country running for those keen to keep up their fitness.

How good do I have to be?

Its simple BE YOUR BEST....

What will I learn?

• Our Centre has coaches to help you improve and learn about athletics.
• Learning is fun and in no time you will see your "personal best" performances improve.
• Run, jump & throw have fun and be healthy at the same time
• Little athletics provides a safe family based sporting activity

What does My Mum and Dad have to do?

• Apart from making sure you get safely to Little Athletics, your Mum and Dad will make great helpers and officials and measurers and rakers, and will be the most enthusiastic supporters to help you BE YOUR BEST!
• At Hallett Cove we are proud of our family participation, children must be signed in and parents / care givers are required to help in the running of events in some way.
• We will provide information and training for you to and your children to get the most out of athletics

What are the benefits?

• If you are fit it makes you feel good about yourself and you have the energy to do anything. Young people who take an interest in sport are more likely to stay fit for life.
• Running, Jumping and Throwing are skills for life
• Our moto is "be your best"
• The most important aspect is all about improving your performances
• "Family fun and fitness"

How Friendly is it

• You will find no shortage of friends or friendship at Little Athletics
• Little Athletics has Provided a friendly family environment for over 40 years with millions of Australians enjoying their experience -
• If you are uncertain or a little shy, bring a friend and do Little Athletics together

What events can I do?

Little Athletics offers:

• Sprints.
• Middle Distance
• Hurdles
• Relays
• Walks
• Shot Put
• Discus
• Javelin
• Long jump
• High jump
• Triple Jump
• Cross Country

There is something that suits you and you will love trying them all to see which event will become your favourite.

I watched the Olympics, did any of those athletes start from Little Athletics?

Little Athletics has Provided a friendly family environment for over 40 years with millions of aussies enjoying their experience just ask:

• Jana Pittman
• Jai Taurima
• Kyle Vander-Kuyp
• Georgie Clarke
• Sharon Cripps
• Nathan Deakes
• Bronwyn Eagles
• Melinda Gainsford-Taylor
• Jane Saville
• Susie Power
• Jamie Lee-Hoebergen
• Matt Shirvington

How do I join?

Little Athletics is open to Children of all abilities from 3yrs to 17yrs

Come along to our meets on Friday evening over Summer Starting in September/October each year.

Come n try for 1 or 2 meets is just $5.00 per athlete/per meet ( covers insurance &this comes off the registration fees if you join the centre) fees

A Uniform is required (Club Tshirt and black shorts) >> Click Here for More Information

More details are available within this site or please contact one of the Committee members if you have any other questions.

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