Welcome back for our second home meet.

Program #11

We expect this week to be very busy and have staggered our start times to help with the congestion. Come and try athletes and all tiny tots will commence at 8.45am and for all returning members competition will start at 9.45am. Please note that this staggered start time is only for this week, next week we will return to our usual 8.45am start time for all athletes.

We ask that you arrive early, especially if you need to collect membership bags, purchase uniform or have any questions.

Reminders

Nominations for the State relay championships are due next week please complete either the paper copy or online nomination form if you want to be considered for selection! For more information please read our Relay Team Selection Policy and visit the SA power networks State Relay Championships page on the Little Athletics SA website.

Entries for the State PB Classic #1  opens 27 Sept & close 25 Oct. More information is available on the Little Athletics SA website

Volunteer roster 

This commences from home meet #3 next week. Please ensure that you are aware of the week you are rostered on and organise a replacement if you are not able to complete your allocation.

Next week

U9 girls on setup from 7.45am (need a minimum of 2 parents). If we do not get parent help for setup, the start of the meet may be delayed.

Air-Drysdale (U16G), Edwards (U16B), George (U17B) & Bevan (U17G) families on BBQ

ALL AGE GROUPS – The last age group on the event is asked to pack up the event equipment and place in a neat pile to make it easy for us to collect at the end of the meet

Additional information 

Registered Season Member – You need to be registered online prior to 5pm Friday the night before the Home Meet and you will be able to collect your Membership pack prior to the start of the meet. You will then be able to go to your age group basket to sign in on the results sheet in the folder.

Uniform– We will have uniform available for sale and you can pay with cash or use our EFTPOS facility. Don’t forget to save waiting in the cue you can per order uniform from our online store.

Come and Try Participants – If not already registered, you will need to be registered online prior to 5pm Friday the night before the Home Meet. When you arrive we ask that you head to the come and try table where we will sign you in and place you in a group. There will be coaches and committee members around to explain how little athletics works and answer any questions you may have. Children need to wear closed toe shoes (sneakers/trainers) and suitable clothing to run, jump and throw (no singlets). Please ensure they also have a water bottle and are sun smart (hat and sunscreen).

Child safety –  We would like to remind everyone that an adult must remain at Tilley reserve during the competition, we refer to our Parent participation policy. Ideally you will be able to help out in the age group with the running of the events by retrieving the shot/discus, spiking, raking sand for long/triple jump or returning the bar at high jump. By being involved you are able to support and cheer on your child as they participate.

If you have not registered you will not be allowed to participate. Should you require assistance registering please arrive early to allow time for you to register with the help of a committee member prior to the commencement of the meet.