MUNNO PARA LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE Inc.

 

On behalf of the Munno Para Little Athletic Centre Committee, I wish to extend a warm welcome to the old and new members and their families in the 2002/03 season.

 

The principal aim of Little Athletics is to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities and friendly competition.

 

The benefits of being a Little Athlete are not only confined to their involvement at various meets.  Their coaching and competition will improve speed, strength, stamina, reaction times and general motor skills.  This knowledge can only help the young athlete in any other sporting activity they may pursue.  As a bonus the athlete will gain confidence as their abilities improve as well as having positive social interaction with parents, friends, officials, coaches and other athletes.  It will show the young athlete a different and more rewarding view of the world.  Whilst others watch, they will be achieving.

 

Under the Little Athletics’ motto of “Family, Fun and Fitness”, parents are encouraged to participate with their children by volunteering to be chaperones for a particular age group, or being a time-keeper, raker, measurer, scorer, retriever, etc.  The smooth running of the Centre competition meets ultimately depends on parents assisting with various duties.  For the sake of the children, let’s all chip in and help one another next “Meet”.

 

To all the “Little Athletes”, new and old; your aim in Little Athletics is to participate with your friends, striving for self-improvement, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  Not everyone can win, but to know that you gave it your best, is reward enough.

 

I hope this booklet will be informative and answer some of your questions.  The intention has been to outline our objectives and illustrate the requirements needed to achieve these objectives.  When you take part as a family there is a lot of satisfaction to be gained and I hope you consider this during the season.

 

Finally, I hope you all find as much enjoyment from Little Athletics as I do and I wish you all a happy and successful season.

 

Robert Simpson

President