Parents Information

Parents - Doing the best you can!

Volunteer parents from the Club's Committee are responsible for the administration of Club affairs and the development of a relaxed atmosphere in which our children can participate. To enable the Club to operate efficiently parental support is essential. FULL PARENTAL SUPPORT IS REQUIRED AND EXPECTED EACH WEEK. It is not necessary for helpers to have any knowledge of athletics; there are lots of jobs that just need willing hands. Helpful parents mean our athletes have the opportunity to be successful in striving to achieve their best.

A Reminder for Athletes & Parents

Please remember we are here to help your children to participate in a variety of activities that are fun, not to train Olympic athletes. Please keep this in mind and also remember that some parents miss watching their own children because they are timing, or measuring at another event. Please, always be encouraging of all athletes and officials.

As a Little Athletics parent you are expected to:

• Assist each weekly meeting by:
    
   Setting up and packing up equipment.
   Measuring field events.
   Timekeeping.
   Chaperoning age groups and recording results.
   Cooking the weekly BBQ (note: an Age group roster will be trialled this year)
   Assisting with the Canteen.
 
• Support all athletes in their participation and achievements.
• Model appropriate behaviour towards athletes and adults alike.
• Be encouraging of all athletes.
• Not smoke or consume alcohol anywhere on the school grounds (even in the carpark).
• Be at the Centre while your child(ren) compete for the duration of ALL events.

Coaching and Officials courses are offered through SALAA and any committee member can assist with more information.