Yes! We have a Trial Athlete intake twice per year.

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What is it? The Trial Athlete offer gives kids the opportunity to try Little Athletics on 2 competition days free of charge before committing to a membership. It is not available to past Little Aths members (of any club).

Annual membership, which includes both Summer and Winter seasons (October-August), is $180 for one (1) child. Family discounts are available.

Mid-season sign ups after Xmas (January-August) cost just $99 per child.

Winter Cross Country season only (May-August) is $65 per child.

We encourage early registration to enable us to forward plan the Centre’s competition program and make uniform arrangements.

Membership fees cover all the boring, but important stuff, to keep your kids safe. This includes a non-refundable Little Athletics Victoria Association Registration & Insurance Fee ($89 per child).

Membership fees do not cover our uniform.

In regards to refunds after membership has been paid:

• Little Athletics Victoria Association Registration & Insurance Fee ($89) is non-refundable
• Our Centre portion is only refundable by request in exceptional circumstances

We therefore encourage you to register for the Trial Athlete offer first to ensure your child is interested. This gives you two free competition days to try Little Athletics without making a financial commitment upfront.

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Anyone can join Little Athletics. We emphasise fun and fitness. Children are encouraged to achieve their own personal best.

Our Summer Track & Field competition is held at Polwarth Oval, Surf Coast Highway, Torquay. Weekly competition sessions start at 5:00pm on Fridays. We aim to finish by 7pm.

Winter Cross Country starts at 12pm midday at various locations around Torquay and Jan Juc. Our meeting point is posted on Facebook and Instagram during the week.

Summer Track & Field runs from October — March
Winter Cross Country starts in May — August

All age groups rotate through a program that gives them plenty of opportunities to participate in sprints, middle-distance, hurdles, throws and jumps, with specifications suited to their age and ability.

The same principle applies to our Winter Cross Country season with appropriate distances set for each age group.

Children of all abilities are encouraged to join. Athletes with special needs are integrated with other athletes and compete with modified regulations, equipment and technique.

Yes, uniforms are available to purchase from our online store.

The only compulsory item is our Centre competition top (T-Shirt, Singlet or Crop). This should be worn with navy shorts or leggings. Other merchandise such a loose fit shorts and bike shorts are available but optional.

Yes! Little Athletics requires the help of parent volunteers.

Each family will be asked to assist with duties ranging from officiating an event to helping set up and pack down.

There are plenty of Centre administration roles open and your help is warmly welcomed.

Please be reminded that children must have a responsible parent or carer in attendance at all times. Children cannot be dropped off and left.

All registered athletes are covered by insurance through our affiliation with Little Athletics Victoria.

On event days, such as “Come & Try” or “Bring a Friend” days, we require you to sign in with the Centre to ensure you are covered by our insurance.

We are currently seeking First Aid officers who will be available to assist on each day of competition. If you can assist and are interested in this role, please get in contact with us.