Little Athletics is for 3 – 17 year old’s to participate in sport and improve themselves, within their own abilities, whilst creating friendships. We meet Tuesday nights 5:30pm at Shoalhaven High School, Park Road, Nowra. Who can participate in Little Athletics? Children between the ages of three (3) and seventeen (17) years can register. Parents, grandparents and friends can also be involved by helping with the various events. At what time of year does Little Athletics take place? Little Athletics is primarily a summer activity, running from September through to March. Our Club meets on Tuesday nights at 5:30pm till roughly 7pm. What events are offered? Events offered at a Centre competition are dependent on the athlete’s age and the Centre program for that week. Some events have age restrictions on them. Events include: 50m, 70m, 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m sprints, 500m, 700m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m runs, Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus, Shot Put, Turbo Jav and Javelin. What level of ability do children have to be to join? Our emphasis is on fun and fitness. Children can join with any level of skill or fitness. Children are given plenty of encouragement to achieve personal bests. Because Little Athletics is a totally voluntary organisation, Centres cannot operate without the assistance of parents each week in fulfilling the many and varied duties required. These include officiating at an event; managing an age group; recording results; working in the canteen; to name just a few. Additional assistance is always required on the Centre committees and all parents are encouraged to become involved. Little Athletics is one of the few sports where parents can become fully involved in their child’s sporting interests. Parents At Little Athletics NSW we understand that just like our athletes, our parents come from a diverse range of backgrounds and as such have different talents and experience. There is a place for everyone at Little Athletics and there are a number of ways that you can become involved. You may have skills that the Centre doesn’t even know they need. So if you think you can help with something, let the Committee know. Whatever your experience, don’t feel scared about putting your hand up and giving it a go. After all, isn’t that what we ask our kids to do?