Information for new members
If you have a question and it doesn't appear on the list, please email the Centre at pakenham@vlaa.asn.au
Yes, we have two Come & Try Sessions / Registration days. These are planned for Saturday 13th & 20th of September, 2008
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Registration for the 2007/2008 season was $80 per child for the first and second child and $65 for the third and any further children in the family. This covers the Track and Field season only. The fees for 2008/2009 will be updated shortly.
A $15 levy payable for each family on registration. This ensures that St John Ambulance is available on each competition day to assist with any medical emergencies.
Information on Cross Country fees can be found on the Cross Country home page
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The Little Athletic year begins in October and runs through to the following September. You can register at any time during the athletic year providing you are between the age of 5 and 14.
You must be 5 years of age to join.
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Age groups are determined by the year and month of birth. Please use the Ready Rekoner below to work out the appropriate age group for the 2008/2009 season.
Please note, proof of age will be required on registration.
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Age Group
From
To
Under 15
1 Oct 1993
30 Sept 1994
Under 14
1 Oct 1994
30 Sept 1995
Under 13
1 Oct 1995
30 Sept 1996
Under 12
1 Oct 1996
30 Sept 1997
Under 11
1 Oct 1997
30 Sept 1998
Under 10
1 Oct 1998
30 Sept 1999
Under 9
1 Oct 1999
30 Sept 2000
Under 9
1 Oct 2000
30 Sept 2001
Under 7
1 Oct 2001
30 Sept 2002
Under 6
1 Oct 2002
30 Sept 2003
Children are likely to participate in a selection of different events from the list below that rotate on a 3 week cycle
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Sprints (70m, 100m, 200m),
Middle distance depending on age group (400m, 800m),
Long Distance again dependant on age group (1500m) running.Hurdles depending on age (60m, 80m 300m)
Long Jump/Triple Jump/High Jump
Shot Put/Discus
Relays
Cross Country
Javelin for (Under 12 - Under 15 only)
On Track - program held for U6 - U8.
Generally, all events are held at the
Toomuc Recreation Reserve, Princes Hwy, Pakenham.
(Rear of Cardinia Life, enter off Andrew Norton Way) Melways ref: 215 J5We also attend other Centres for Open Days and Invitation Day. Regional & State Championships are held in various places across Victoria.
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Competition day is usually Saturday, starting about 9:00am, with a bit of a warmup for the kids, before they get stuck into the program. Children need to signed in from 8:30am prior to competing.
We finish anywhere between 10:30am and 11:30am depending on the program and the age of the children. For the older children the program usually runs a little longer.
We have some Twilight meets during the year, generally these are on either a Thursday or Friday night and begin at around 4:30pm.
Cross Country signing starts at 8:30am, with the first run at 9:00am. If you have finished running you are welcome to leave, generally, Cross Country will finish about 10:30am.
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Track & Field runs from Early September till late March, with the Presentation Night and AGM taking place in April.
Cross Country runs from April through to August
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In the event of inclement weather, parents and children can phone the Centre on 5941 1378 after 8:00am on the morning of competition to obtain up to date information regarding the morning activities.
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