Please refer to LAVic for competition rule changes
Weekly Competition:
Competition is held on Friday evenings.
We have staggered start times for athletes:
Juniors in U6-U8 commence at 4:30pm
Intermediates in U9-U11 commence at 5:15pm
Seniors in U12-16 commence at 6:30pm
There is a 3-week program of events for each age group that is rotated 5 times throughout the season.
Coaching & Training:
Sprint training with Anna Pasquali is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7pm at the Bill Eaton Athletics Complex.
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for cancellations due to poor weather.
Long Distance training is offered by Karen Moreham on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45pm.
Age Groups:
Age groups are by month and year of birth
Athletes turning 5 after 1 January must wait until they turn 5 before registering
Athletes remain in their age group for the whole season, including Cross Country
Athletes must compete in their registered age groups.
Age groups may be combined for events if the number of athletes is three or less
Where age groups have been combined due to low numbers, records shall be awarded
Across all age groups, boys and girls will run separately for all laned events
Club Uniform:
Our club uniform consists of a Wangaratta LAC singlet or crop top, with black shorts.
The Subway name patch and Coles patch must always be worn. Replacement patches are available for $5.
When athletes are representing WLAC they must wear black shorts or leggings with no pockets or logos bigger than 4cm. Failure to wear the correct uniform may result in disqualification.
Uniforms are available to purchase during the season. For more information please see Kate Finnigan.
Footwear:
Athletes must wear suitable footwear. Bare feet or socks are not permitted.
Spikes can be worn by athletes in the U11 and above age groups in laned running events and jumping events.
Spikes must not exceed 7mm EXCEPT for High Jump and specialist Javelin footwear, which must not exceed 9mm.
Spikes must be conical / pyramid or Christmas tree.
No more than two blanks are permitted.
Starts:
All athletes can perform a Standing Start for all track events.
Athletes aged U11 – U16 may do a crouch start and may use blocks if they choose to.
First Aid:
All injuries should be reported to an Official who will then arrange treatment by our First Aid Officer.
If an athlete is bleeding, their parent must attend to them. If they are unavailable, gloves must be worn by anyone attending to them. Clothing with bloodstains must be removed.
Insurance:
A Victorian Little Athletics Association Inc. Insurance Policy covers all athletes from the date of registration and payment.
Parents and officials are also covered if they have a child competing.
All athletes and officials are covered during Centre, Regional and State competitions, training and other related activities.
Lost Property:
All clothing and footwear should be clearly labelled
Lost property can be handed into our Information Tent
Any items not claimed by the end of the season will be donated to charity
Contact details:
If you change your address, telephone or email during the season, could you please email us at wangaratta@lavic.com.au so that your records can be kept up to date.