We are always on the lookout for parents to become qualified as either a Coach, Official or Both! Even without these roles there are many ways you can help at Little athletics in a volunteer capacity.

BE A VOLUNTEER– Every parent is an important part of the Little Athletics community. Without your help, there would not be anyone to conduct the events for our children. During the Little Athletics season, you may be required to help out in many different ways, including as a Chaperone, Official, General Event Helper or any other necessary roles. New parents can find lots of information in the how to help at little athletics parent handbook. This information will make things easier for you, other helpers and the athletes. There are other opportunities for further athletics learning including a number of coaching and official courses that you can do to further improve your athletics knowledge.

BECOME AN OFFICIAL – In order to record and recognise Centre Records at a local level you must be a qualified official. Little Athletics South Australia offer a practical course that will take you through:

• The basics of understanding the rules and events offered at Little Athletics.
• The knowledge to conduct activities at your Little Athletics Centre.
• An indication of the spirit in which the rules are administered, and the activities are delivered.
• Your role as an official, the Education Pathway, managing and communicating with athletes and the different aspects of each Little Athletics event.

There will be officials courses available in every metropolitan region across the season. These will be listed on the SALAA website officials page.

BECOME A COACH – Little Athletics SA conducts a range of education courses for coaches in the community, you can find this information on the coaching page of their website as well as a number of coaching videos and coaching manuals. Coaching courses are suitable for anyone (parents, older athletes, volunteers, teachers). GGLAC is able to assist with the cost of these courses and we ask you to read our coaching policy and/or speak to one of our coaches or a committee member for more information.  

For furhter information about the courses, including course dates, please visit:

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING LITTLE ATHLETICS SKILLS  (ITLAS) – ITLAS is a non-accredited course that is designed to help participants become better placed to assist children to perform basic athletic skills.

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA (AA) COACHING COURSES – The AA Coaching Courses are nationally recognised accredited athletics courses that are provided and delivered by Athletics SA. These courses are perfect for anyone who is wanting to commence or looking to continue on the athletics coaching pathway journey.