Little Athletics
State Title a first for South Melbourne District’s
Little Athletics Club
South Melbourne District’s Little Athletics Club is sporting its first ever State Title with the Club’s U10 mixed 4 x 100m team taking out first place at the recent Victorian State Relay Championships.
The team displayed flawless baton changes in the final, coming from a qualifying position of 5th to ultimately outrun their competition with a time of 1:01.46.
Congratulations to team members (from left) Blake Hudson, Roman Anastasios, Alexandra Taylor Boxall and Gigi Maccagnini on their fantastic (and historic) achievement.
The U10 mixed team was part of a record contingent of 6 teams that competed under the Districts banner at the State Championships – the U9 Girls 4 X100m, U9 Boys 4 X100m, U10 Boys 4 X100m, U10 Mixed 4 X 100m, U11 Mixed 4 X 100m, U13 Mixed sex 4 x 100. The Club was thrilled to see the red and white matching it with the best junior relay teams in the State. Congratulations to all the teams on their fantastic achievements.
The Club is looking forward to the forthcoming Western Region Little Athletics Championships on 18 & 19 February where a record 40 athletes will compete under the Club banner.
Go Districts!
The South Melbourne District Little Athletics Season 2011 – 12 has started at Lakeside Oval State Athletics Centre – come along and join in the fun!
Where: Lakeside Oval, Albert Park (Melways 2K F6) – Enter through Gate 1 off Albert Park Drive (MSAC end of Albert Park). See News
When: See Fixtures to download the most up to date season schedule. Usually Sundays 9.00 am sharp to 11.30 am, however, on occasions, where a major event is scheduled for the Oval, we will reschedule competitions to a midweek twilight meeting (6pm start).
Dates: 16 October to 18 December, 2011 and 29 January to 23 February, 2012.
Who: All children aged 6 (as of 1 October) to age 12 are welcome to participate. An Under 6 program may occur in the 2nd half of the season.
Activities: Age appropriate track and field. Skill development coaching offered free to all athletes. Download the Season Handbook (see below) for further information.
Cost: $140 for the first child (with a reduction for each subsequent child within the same family). The Registration fee includes a charge by the State Sports Centre Trust of $30 for MSAC membership to enable access to Lakeside Oval. The State Sports Centre Trust will provide a membership card.
Uniform: All registered athletes will be provided with a running shirt. Athletes should wear shorts, running shoes, a sun-smart hat and have a water bottle (marked with their name please).
Click here for Registration and everything else you need to know.
