Located at the beautiful Duncan Mackinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena, Caulfield Little Athletics Centre is a sports club in Melbourne that has been providing fun, fitness, and participation for children aged 5 up to age 17 for over 50 years. With state-of-the-art athletics facilities, the club offers a range of programmes and training options to suit athletes of all ages and abilities.
For new athletes interested in trying out athletics, Caulfield Little Athletics offers a Trial Athlete Offer. This includes one free competition and one training night before becoming a financial member. To register for this offer, interested individuals can visit the club's website and email any questions to the designated contact person.
At Caulfield Little Athletics, the focus is on fun, fitness, and family. The club encourages all children to participate, make friends, and continuously improve their skills in running, jumping, and throwing. It is not about being the fastest or strongest, but rather doing one's best and growing week by week.
To join the club for the season, the membership fee is $220. New athletes may also need to budget an additional $35 for a running top. Training at Caulfield Little Athletics is fully optional but highly encouraged. The club provides the best little athletics training in the state at no extra cost to its members.
Training sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Competitions are typically held on Saturday mornings, with a warm-up time of 8:15am and a programme start time of 8:30am. The competitions wrap up by 11:00am. As a special addition this season, there will be some Friday night competitions on long weekends.
Caulfield Little Athletics also offers the popular On Track programme specifically designed for 5 to 6-year-old athletes. This programme includes optional training on Monday and Wednesday nights, as well as a shortened competition morning on Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:30am. The On Track programme combines fun and educational games with competitive events, providing a great introduction to athletics for young participants.
In line with their commitment to inclusivity, Caulfield Little Athletics has an Inclusion Policy in place to ensure all children can participate and have fun at little aths. If parents have any questions or concerns regarding the levels of physical and mental ability required for their child to participate, they are encouraged to contact the club's Inclusion Officer via email.
Parents and carers play an essential role in keeping the sport moving forward. They are required to be present at competitions and training sessions and are expected to assist with duties. It is expected that parents contribute to at least 50% of the meets their children participate in. No expertise is required, and it can be a fun and rewarding experience to be involved with the children.
For more information, interested individuals can contact the club's Registrar, Claire, via phone or email. The club looks forward to welcoming new and returning members and getting back on track for another exciting season of athletics.