VENUE: POSTAL
ADDRESS:
Kooranowa Reserve PO Box 198
Vincent Road Smithfield
Smithfield Plains 5114
MEETS:
Sundays Competition: 9:30am
AGE GROUPS:
Tiny Tots start from 3
years. Little Athletes must be 5 years or over and under 17 years of age on the
1st of October 2002.
Tiny Tots $25.00
Under 6 - Under 17 1 Child $40.00
2 Children $75.00
(Family) 3
or more Children $100.00
The registration fee
covers all athletes (from under 6 upwards) up to and including the 30th
September 2003, so enabling athletes to compete in the Winter Cross Country
season that is run by the Association.
UNIFORM:
Centre uniform must
be worn at all meets.
The uniform comprises of a sky blue polo shirt with black sleeves and the Club Logo printed on the back. (available at Centre)
Girls may wear black
sports briefs or above the knee, two way stretch sports pants while boys are to
wear plain black shorts. Basketball
shorts are not allowed. No markings, trimmings or logos are permitted on
the shorts.
(Sports briefs,
sports pants and black shorts are not available for sale at the Centre)
The registration number must be sewn on the front of the T-shirt and the
age group tag on the top left hand side of the front. No other badges can be sewn on Centre Shirt.
FOOTWEAR:
Footwear is compulsory. No bare feet are allowed. Under 12 to Under 17 age groups may wear up to 7mm needle spikes. (Ask for TARTAN spikes at your local sports store) These may be worn in laned track events, jump events and javelin only.
SPECIAL
INFORMATION TO PARENTS
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
The success of Little
Athletics at Munno Para depends greatly on parent participation. Each competition day the track and field
needs setting up. We have rostered
parents for this duty according to children’s age groups.
Please see the
program for Duty Roster.
When on duty please
report to Equipment Officer half an hour before scheduled time for competition.
During competition at
least 30 officials and 20 chaperones are required to cover all events, or to
supervise age groups. Duties could be
as minor as raking a pit, but every job is necessary so the competitions can run
smoothly.
Even when we compete
away at other locations, our centre parents are still expected to assist with
the running of the competition.
The athletes like to
see their parents participating and you will get a better appreciation of your
child’s accomplishments.
SO PLEASE DON’T LET
YOUR CHILDREN DOWN!!!
OFFICIALS AND/OR
COACHES COURSES
The Association runs
Officials and Coaching Courses from time to time in your local area. If you are interested in taking part in any
of the courses offered please do not hesitate to speak with Bryon or Sue.
There is only one
request we ask of parents.
It is preferred that
only those officiating or chaperoning be present on the competition field.
For those wishing to
become more involved behind the scenes, the centre committee would welcome your
assistance in organising and improving the facilities for your children. The committee meets once a month. Any parents interested are welcome to
attend.
COACHING SESSIONS
Coaching is important
to build the skills and disciplines required to achieve the athletes
goals. This year M.P.L.A.C. will be
holding coaching sessions on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at 430.pm. Warm ups will commence at 4.15pm. This will enable all athletes the
opportunity to attend and participate.
While training is not
compulsory, it is recommended for all age groups (including Tiny Tots),
as it will assist in skill development.