GGLAC - Golden Grove Little Athletics Centre

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS FOR 2011/2012
The Golden Grove Little Athletics Committee would like to welcome all new and returning athletes to the Centre.

Children between the ages of 3 and 17 can register, to find out your Age Group go to the SALAA Age Group Calculator.

We accept Registration Forms at all Home Meets, check the Season Program for the next Home Meet. It is recommended you get there before 8.45am in order to have the Registration processed before starting. Alternatively, complete a Registration Form and post to PO Box 87 Greenwith SA 5125 with your cheque payment. An electronic copy of the GGLAC Member's Book will be available soon.

Cost of registration for the 2011/2012 season will be as follows (no change from last season):

All Athletes are required to perform in a Centre Uniform. costs are:

COME AND TRY DETAILS
Athletes who are unsure whether they wish to register and would like to get a better feel for little athletics can attend any Home Meet as a come and try. Athletes who come to try without registering must pay a $5 fee to cover insurance however this fee is deductible from the registration fee. (Maximum of 2 Meets as a Come and Try participant)

Home Meets are held at Tilley Reserve, Hancock Road Surrey Downs on Saturday mornings from 8.45am. The meet commences with a warm up for all the Little Athletes, along with announcements to the Parents and the issuing of Encouragement Awards. Events commence at 9am and depending on the Age Group all events are usually completed by 12:00pm. Tiny Tots events run from 9am - 10am.

We also hold some Friday night Twilight Meets (times will be advised) and these are shorter than Saturday meets and usually only run for 2 hours. Check the Season Program for all the details.

The children participate in a selection of different events that rotate.

Some events are dependant on the Age Group participating but generally events include:
·Sprints (40m, 70m, 100m, 200m)
·Middle distance (300m, 400m, 500m, 700m, 800m)
·Long Distance (1500m)
·Hurdles depending on age (60m, 80m, 90m, 100m & 200m)
·Walks (1100m & 1500m)
·Long Jump/Triple Jump/High Jump
·Shot Put/Discus
·Relays (Association Event only)
·Cross Country (Winter Season)
·Javelin for (Under 12 - Under 17 only)
·Skills Development Programs for Tiny Tots

Finally and most importantly the Little Athletes behave in a proper manner and uphold the Little Athletic motto of “Family, Fun and Fitness”.