Frequently Asked Questions

If you still require more information please email any questions to: info@stgeorgelac.org.au

1. How old does a child need to be to register for Little Athletics?

Children must be aged from 5 to 16 years on the 30th September.

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2. When can I register?

You can register online, or in person at the clubhouse.

Online Registrations can be made at any time.

Clubhouse Registrations can be made after 7:00pm on any competition night throughout the season.

Visit our How To Join page for more information.

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3. Are late registrations taken?

Yes, late registrations are welcome and can be made after 7:00pm on any competition night throughout the season.

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4. How much will it cost to register?

Registration fees for the 2010/2011 season are $105.00 (includes GST) per athlete.
Athletes who register online are eligible for the discounted price of $95.00 per athlete.
No credit card facilites available at the clubhouse.

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5. How much will it cost for a club uniform?

Cost of uniform approx $40 available from clubhouse.

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6. When does the season start and end?

The season starts on Friday 3rd September 2010 and ends on Friday 11th March 2011.

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7. When does St George Little Athletics meet to compete?

Competition is conducted on Friday nights commencing at 6:00pm.

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8. Does the club compete during school holidays?

Only break over Christmas New Year otherwise we compete through school holidays.

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9. Do parents need to attend each Friday night?

Parent/guardian must be in attendance at all times.

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10. Do parents need to participate?

Parent/guardian participation is required in the running of all events each Friday night.

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11. What events are conducted?

Depending on age of athlete sprints, distance, walks and hurdle races, jumps and throws over a 2 week program, there is also a specific athletic skills program for U6 and U7 children.

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12.How important is winning

The focus is not on winning, St George Little Athletics encourages athletes to participate and always try doing their best.

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13. Are athlete’s results available?

Individual results are recorded each night and printed out the following week in a format suitable for sticking into the sticker book provided at the start of the season.

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14. How is competition conducted?

Children move around events each night as directed by their Age Manager along with any parents who are helping as officials.

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15. Is coaching available for new athletes?

Orientation coaching is normally conducted for 6 weeks at the beginning of the season, the day and time will be advertised in the newsletter and on the noticeboard.

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16. Is coaching available for experienced athletes?

At the start of the season watch for details in the newsletter and on the noticeboard.

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17. What to do in case of wet weather?

As a general rule we do not compete if it is raining, but if the weather is in doubt St George Little Athletics has an SMS service in place to advise you if Friday evening competition has been cancelled due to wet weather.

This new service can only be accessed with a mobile phone and requires you to SMS stgeorgelac9 to 19922767 (199BBSMS).
You will then instantly receive a return text message telling you if competition has been cancelled or not.

Note: This service costs just 55c (inc. GST) and will be charged to your mobile phone account.
There is no registration, joining or upfront costs or third party advertising.
Every SMS sent to 19922767 incurs a 55c charge regardless of whether you have typed the correct keyword or not.
So double-check your spelling before you send!

Also Note: If competition is cancelled due to wet weather the roster continues as normal. i.e. dates given at the start of the season.

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