WHAT IS LITTLE ATHLETICS?

Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian sport for children aged 5-16 years. As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field) and the events are specially modified to suit the ages and abilities of children. A wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking events is conducted.

Little Athletics is the Foundation for all Sports . It offers young people activities and skills that will stand them in good stead for their sporting future.

Each year across NSW, approximately 40,000 boys and girls enjoy the activities that Little Athletics has to offer.

The track & field based competition is conducted throughout the summer sports season. Events are conducted on a weekly basis by one of our 200 individual centres, and include: -

Track

Sprints - 70m, 100m, 200m Distance - 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3km Hurdles - 60mh, 80mh, 90mh, 100mh, 110mh Walks – 700m, 1100m, 1500m

Field

Jumps - Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump

Throws - Shot put, Discus, Javelin

Tiny Tots

Our Centre offers the Tiny Tots Program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Tiny Tots will participate in games and activities designed to develop gross motor skills. They will not engage in competition. This program is optional and no centre is compelled to offer the program.

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"LITTLE ATHLETICS... FOR... FAMILY... FUN... and... FITNESS"