The summer track and field is
held on Saturday mornings between 8:15am and 12:30pm at Landy field
in Geelong. The season runs over a 15 week program starting on the
first weekend
of October with a two to three week break over the Christmas period
and ending in late March.
Children compete in
the standard athletics program from U8’s to U15’s and a modified
program for U7’s called On Track. The little athletics competition
is organized in a way that children are encouraged to compete as
much against themselves as other children. Each week the athletes
receive a ticket from the previous week’s competition that shows
their times and distances for each event. In this way athletes can
aim to achieve P.B’s or personnel bests and learn that this can be
as much fun as winning a race. Races are also organized into heats
so that children are running against others at their skill level.
Age groups are set by VLAA with an age group cut off date of
September 30th.
Normal competition
on a Saturday morning consist of 3 track events and 2 field events:
| Track Events |
Field Events |
| 70m sprint U8's - U12 B & G |
Discus
all age groups |
| 100m sprint
all age groups |
Shot put
all age groups |
| 200m sprint
all age groups |
Long jump
all age groups |
| 400m sprint
all age groups |
Triple jump
all age groups |
| 800m
all age groups |
High jump
all age groups |
| 1500m U11's - U15 B & G |
Javelin
U11's - U15 B & G |
| 1100m walk U9 & U10 B & G |
|
| 1500m walk
U11's - U15 B & G |
|
| 60m hurdles
U8's - U12 B & G |
|
| 80m hurdles
U8's - U13 B & G U14 G |
|
| 90m hurdles
U14 B & U15 G |
|
| 100m hurdles
U15 B |
|
| 300m hurdles
U13's - U15's B & G |
|
| |
|
On Track
The On Track
program is a Victorian Little Athletics Association initiative to
provide all children starting out in the under 7 age group with
increased instruction, practice opportunities and motivation.
Children are placed in small groups and participate in a range of
skills working through a sequential program designed to encourage
participation and move through various stages appropriate for their
ability. Essentially, the theory is that the under 7s will learn the
simple, basic skills that provide the framework upon which the
learning of athletic skills depends. The program goes for 90 minutes
each week during the track and field season and is conducted out in
the parkland to the west of the track and on the track. There will
be a "championship day" where they compete in the 100m, long jump,
shot put and 400m.
Registration and costs
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Cost of
registration
is $70 each, for the 1st and 2nd child, every additional child
is $65, $60 On Track.
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Registration
includes insurance for normal competition
at Landy Field as well as training sessions. Registration is an
annual fee that covers summer athletics season and winter cross
country.
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A competition
fee of $4 is charged per child on the day of competition
and must be paid prior to the child's first event
Uniform
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads uniform consists of a navy blue singlet
with white trim, navy shorts/briefs (no long basketball shorts or
shorts with pockets). If shorts are not an acceptable length above
the knees athletes may not be allowed to compete. Logos on uniforms
need to be removed or covered with black tape. Uniform can be
ordered at registration, training or on competition day.
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Singlet
$24
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Training top
$28
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Crop Top
$24
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Short cycling
shorts $13
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Hipster
briefs $ 9
Competition
regulations for uniform:-
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Correct
uniform must be worn for all competition from the first day
of the season (tryouts are the exception).
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The
registration chest patch must be securely attached to the
front of the shirt, with name and number clearly visible.
This rule will be strictly enforced.
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Suitable
sporting footwear must be worn for all events
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Spikes may
be worn by athletes in under 12 to 15 competitions in laned
track events, the javelin and all jumping events.
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Under 15
athletes may wear spikes for 800m and 1500m events.
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Athletes
must carry their spikes to all events.
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Athletes
wearing spikes are expected to exercise due care at all
times.
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Spikes are
to have a maximum length of 7mm, and be conical in shape.
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Shorts worn
in walks must be at least 10cm above the knee.
Competition
Day
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Arrive at 8am for an 8:15 start. OGBHLAC area is at the west end of
Landy Field next to the competition office.
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Fees must be paid before
competing, pay at the bus shelter in our area.
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Bring a chair or
picnic rug, seating and shade are minimal.
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Ensure that children have
plenty of fluid and sun screen.
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Events are called twice over a loud
speaker, it is the individuals responsibility to listen for events and
attend on time.
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Events run even if all children are not present.
Duty
and Parents roll
All parents are expected to be involved in officiating once every
three weeks. Without this the program could not run, Our club
usually supply officials for shot put and starters marshal's. Duty
is not difficult but if you are not sure what will be required of
you please speak to a club committee member or other club members
that have been involved with little athletics in previous years.
