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New Athletes > OverviewOn this page we list Frequently Asked Questions for new members to Little Athletics, If you can not find the information you require for new members please do not hesitate in contacting us at clac49@hotmail.com Frequently Asked Questions
When can I join Croydon Little Athletics?
The Summer Little Athletic year begins approximately in
October and runs through to the following March. The
Cross Country Season starts in late April and runs
through to July. A form of "Proof of Age" must be provided before the registration can be completed. Typically a Birth Certificate or Passport is best but anything 'Official' will generally suffice. This is only required at the time of first registration and is not required at subsequent re-registration.
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How much does Little Athletics cost?Croydon Centre Payment Schedule for Season 2007/2008
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Which of the 6 Clubs in the Croydon Centre can I join?Club allocation is not mandatory and all athletes are entitled to select and join the club of their choice. Most children will make the choice to join friends from families or school which are already in a club. If you are unsure of which club to join each club has a list of feeder schools from where generally their members are from. Please visit the club pages for a list schools allocated to that club. If you do not have a preference for a club the centre may direct you to a club to help balance numbers in each club
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How do I know what age group I will compete in?Age groups are determined by the year and month of birth as detailed in the following VLAA Registrars Ready Reckoner - 2007/2008 season Age group by Month and Year of Birth
Important note for Under 16 and Under 17 (Youth Athletics) Little athletics caters for older athletes now being in the under 16 and under 17 ages groups. If athletes from these age groups wish to compete in Seniors competition then they must register as a Youth Athlete, this will then cover them for insurance with both VLAA and AV competitions.
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When do we compete?Athletics meets are held generally on Saturday mornings, warms ups start at 8:30am and the first events are called at 8:45am. Some meets are held on a Friday night (Twilights) and warm ups are conducted at 5:30pm with first events called at 5:45pm.
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What are the events?
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Where are the events held?The Croydon Little Athletics Centre use the Town Park Facility, during the Track & Field season, located at the cnr of Mount Dandenong Road and Nortons Road Croydon (Melway ref 50, K4). Cross country events are held at Town Park (see above) and Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Durham Road, Kilsyth (Melways ref 51 J4). _______________________________________________________________________How are the athletes’ performances monitored?All Little athlete's performances in all events are recorded during the program. The Children receive a ticket detailing these performances at each event. These tickets are placed in a ‘sticker book’ provided where performances can be assessed by the child.
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What other forms of competition are there?During the season, there are:
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What is expected of Parents?Parents are expected to assist with the operation of Little Aths by a carrying out a duty. The number of times that this is required varies from Club to Club but generally every 2nd or 3rd week. There are several types of duty possible, most parent enjoy 'officiating" at an event. Other typical club type activities are canteen, club administration, etc. Additional assistance is always needed on the Centre and Club committees and all parents are free to help here.
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What is expected of the Children?Children must: · Behave in a proper manner with their friends and parents · Uphold our motto “Family, Fun, Fitness” _______________________________________________________________________ Is there any training provided?Further training is provided in all events by a range of qualified coaches. _______________________________________________________________________ What about Safety, Insurance and First Aid?The Croydon Centre has a strict safety policy and all athlete are covered by Insurance provided by the Victorian Little Athletics Association Professional First Aid is provided at all Croydon events by St Johns Ambulance Service. _______________________________________________________________________ What the types of awards/trophies are presented?At the end of each season, presentations are made to children based on: · The child’s improvement · The child’s participation. Trophies, Medals and certificates are typically awarded. _______________________________________________________________________ What |
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