Welcome to Vic Park Little Athletics

Welcome to a shiny new Season at Vic Park LAC.

It is pleasing to note that this, our third season
since the Club was established in 2013, sees us in
a strong financial position.

We continue to grow stronger with every season
that passes by and enjoy a wonderful influx of
new parents who bring added enthusiasm and
strength to our core member of parents.
Welcome Everyone!

This year we have a strong and committed
number of returning parents who have
volunteered to help drive the club through
another season to make up our committee.

Vic Park LAC Committee
President: Kelly Bristol
Secretary: Liana Clarke
Treasurer: Andrew Mansey
Manager: Bronwyn Ife
Registrar: Andrew Mansey
Records & Ranking: Maia Zuiderveld
Fundraising: Lisa Burgess
Head Coach: Glenn Bartlett
Coach: Kyle Coote

Each volunteering outside of training and inter-
club competition to ensure we have the best
possible season a Club can have.

For any questions, any and all of the committee
would be happy to help. You can catch up with
them at training, comp or via email.

Andrew Mansey
As a Club wed like to extend our very special
thanks to Andrew Mansey for the huge efforts
he has put in personally over the past two years
as Club President and founding member.

It is sad for us to have Andrew step down as
President however he continues to be a fountain
of knowledge that we can call upon over the
next 12months as he has agreed to stay on as
Treasurer.
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Email
To ensure you have easy access to all committee
members we have set up the following email
addresses so you may contact directly any
committee member:

president@vicparklac.org.au
manager@vicparklac.org.au
info@vicparklac.org.au
registrar@vicparklac.org.au
records@vicparklac.org.au
fundraising@vicparklac.org.au

We would ask that if you havent
already please send an email to
our Club Secretary (Liana);

info@vicparklac.org.au
so that your preferred contact address is added
to our email database to ensure you do not
miss out on any updates or circulars from the
Club.

BLAC Website
In addition you can check in both on the BLAC
website www.blac.asn.au or
www.facebookcom/belmontlittleathletics


Where do I find out Stuff?

The Club maintains a website that holds lots of
general information at:
www.vicparklac.org.au








We update our FACEBOOK page weekly
throughout the Summer Season with newsfeeds,
updates, images etc. so CHECK US OUT!




www.facebook.com/VicParkLAC









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Training
Vic Park LAC will continue to hold training every
Tuesday & Thursday from 3:45pm 5:15pm.








Tuesdays: East Victoria Park Primary School
Thursdays: Gerry Archer Athletics Oval
(may revert to EVPPs)
Training will be led by our Head Coach Glenn
Bartlett supported by the two Kyles as in previous
years.

We offer two days of training providing flexibility
of attendance for athletes; train on multiple days
to enhance skills or simply attend either
dependent upon other commitments.

It is understood that Athletes may not be able to
attend training on any given week. If an athlete
misses training they are NOT precluded from
attending the inter-club competition that week.

There is no requirement for parents to notify
Coach or Club if they will not be attending training
on any given week.

What to Wear & Bring? Shorts, t-shirt & running
shoes, hat (as it can get hot at training during
summer) and a water bottle.



Bringing out their Best
Athletes will want to practice their new found
skills at home. This should be encouraged,
providing they are using the correct techniques
and not picking up bad habits which could lead
to injuries.

The best way you can help your child is by
learning the correct techniques yourself to
reinforce the correct technique taught by the
coach to your child.

The coaches often need assistance at training
and would be very happy to teach you as well, in
exchange for your help at training.

Helping your child with athletics is a very
rewarding experience for both child and parent.
Which is why Little Athletics motto is;
Family, Fun and Fitness.



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Seating Arrangements: We all like to sit together
as a Club in the grandstand. We recommend you
bring along chairs or blankets as the grandstand
whilst new is a bit hard to sit on for any extended
period of time.

The grandstand affords protection from both the
sun and other elements however it is still
recommended for maximum comfort throughout
the day that you bring along jackets/tracksuits
(during the beginning of the season) along with
sunscreen and hats for the entire family.

Food/Drink: There is a canteen on-site which
serves hot and cold food & beverages. However
many families bring along their own cooler bags
ensuring athletes are feed and maintain fluid
levels.

Uniform: Our Club shirt and black shorts is to be
worn at inter-club competition. Please visit our
website for more detailed information on uniform
requirements. Below we identify where all badges
etc. are to be placed.

Inter Club Competition

We are a part of the Belmont Little Athletics
Centre (BLAC) and each weekend participate in
the inter-club Competition.

Commencing 8am, Sat 11 October 2014.
All new parents please be aware that you need
to arrive at least 15 minutes before the
commencement of the program to ensure your
child does not miss any age event.

Where: Gerry Archer Athletics Track
You can visit our website for an interactive link
to assist you in getting directions to the Track.








When: Every Saturday 8am until Christmas
This will change later in the season when
twilight competitions are introduced. Please
check the Seasons Purple Book and our
website for dates.

Parking: Easily accessible from Abernethy Road.
There is a large car parking area be aware of
parking on the non-designated areas as parking
police regularly attend.


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Vic Park Phoenix LAC
- Welcome Letter/ Season 2014/15 -
Interacting with BLAC

At Inter-Club Competition
If you have any issues on the day of competition
with a result, an infraction or similar
parents/athletes are to speak directly to our Vic
Park LAC - Club Manager (Bronwyn Ife). Our Club
Manager is responsible for all interactions with
BLAC officials and executives on competition days.

About Results
Additionally if you have concerns with results that
are recorded and stated within the online results
system (more on that later), parents are to
forward their concerns/issues again direct to the
Vic Park LAC - Records & Ranking Officer (Maia
Zuiderveld) who will liaise with BLAC on your
behalf.

These systems have been set up by BLAC to assist
all members whilst ensuring a systematic and
appropriate process is followed.


Expectations at Inter-Club Comp

We have included within this Welcome Letter a
separate inclusion; Whats expected at LAC.

We have found this is helpful for all parents and
athletes as it answers a number of general
questions with regards to how the inter-club
Competition is run; and what other club events
occur throughout the year.

If you have any additional questions to these,
please do not hesitate to contact/approach any
of the committee members who will endeavour
to answer to their best of their individual
knowledge.

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Parent Roster at Inter-Club Comp
You would have no doubt heard about the
requirement that each Little Athletics Club has to
fulfil roles at all inter-club competitions.

Athletics is different to other sports such as
soccer, football or hockey that require less people
to run an event. Little Athletics is like running
many different sports at the same time, which is
why we need more parent involvement.

If the site roles are not fulfilled, there is a risk that
events simply don't run and the athletes (i.e. your
children) miss out or the day is delayed as Clubs
scramble to fulfil their roster commitments
which equals a very long day for all.









The number of times you are on during the
season will be determined by the number of
athletes registered with Vic Park LAC.

The more athletes the more families to meet our
roster needs.

Roles are assigned to families, not individuals, to
ensure families can still look after small children.

Vic Park LAC currently has the following roles to
fulfil.
Set-up/Pack-Up (Club Effort three times
throughout the season)
High Jump - Scissor Kick Key Official
Weekly (Rotated through identified parents)
Parent Helpers 3 each week (Rotation
based on calendar managed by Club
Manager)
Walks Judge (rotated through identified
parents).


If everyone rostered on to a particular duty
completes their commitment, we all get a fair go.

Finally, if for any particular week you cannot fulfil
your rostered role please notify our Club
Manager as soon as possible, by email, by phone
or in person.
Your roster will then be swapped with another
family and you will accordingly take their next
scheduled role. This avoids other families being
asked at the last moment to double-shift.


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Athlete Results

Vic Park LAC Athletes weekly results are uploaded
to the Results HQ website.

http://www.resultshq.com.au/login

This fabulous system keeps an annual track of
each athletes weekly results including;
PBs, distances, times, heights and placing's.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that you print
out results before the end of the season and
Athletes can then paste them into their Athletics
Book they receive upon registration.

As at the commencement of a new season the
prior years results are dumped from the system.























New Members will be provided log-on details
once their registration has been confirmed via Vic
Park LAC.

Returning Members can access the site using
the same login credentials entered when they
registered.

Any queries about usernames and passwords
should be directed to the Belmont Centre via our
Club Manager.

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Monthly Meetings
During the summer season we will have monthly
committee meetings, these meetings most often
will be held at training on a Tuesday to facilitate
an easy free-flow of information and discussion.
They will be publicised via Facebook and email.

Parents are warmly welcomed to engage within
our committee meetings and email suggestions
etc. to the committee via our Club Secretary.

Fundraising Opportunities
For the 2014/15 Summer Season Vic Park LAC
has been provided three (3) opportunities to
fundraise at the inter-club competition.

Sat 22 Nov
Sat 7 Feb
Sat 21 Feb

Head of Fundraising Lisa Burgess will drive
these events with the support and involvement
of the rest of the Committee. Communication
about parent involvement will be provided at
appropriate junctions throughout the season.

Unsurprisingly we are always on the look out for
Sponsorship or local Community / Business
donations. If you know of anyone who you
believe would like to make such a donation we
would love to hear from you.

Other Events
In addition to the weekend inter-club
competition; there are annual events held that
are open to all athletes as well as some that are
invitation only. These include but are not limited
to;
Invitational Relay Track Teams
Bill & Betty Allsop Twilight Relays
Christmas Gift

As these events come up throughout the season
the Club will communicate with you accordingly.
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Event Marshalling
1. When any field event is called, athletes are to
marshal in front of the equipment shed, near the
marshal here sign.

2. When a track event is call, athletes marshal to
difference locations depending on the event as
follows.;

Running and Hurdles 60m, 70m, 100m
Marshal near the start line of the 100m straight-
away in front of and at the far end of the
spectator stand.

200m
Marshal at the 200m start line on the opposite
side (i.e opposite the spectator stand) of the track
near the driveway entrance

Circular or Long Track
400m, 700m, 800m & 1500m runs and walks
Marshal beneath the large shade tent near the
MacDonalds tent on the inside of the track, near
the finish gates.

Javelin & Turbo Jav
Marshal near the turnstyle.

Event Arena Access
3. Athletes are NOT permitted on the track or
field unless participating in an event, or being
escorted to an event site.

4. Spectators are not permitted on the track or
field at any time. Site officials are not
considered spectators and may enter the field
when required to be on site, or escorting a
group of athletes.

5. Spectators may position themselves near an
event site, around the outer perimeter of the
track, but no closer than 10m to any site.

6. Parents, guardians and carers of athletes with
special needs may accompany their child to site,
but only after formal request to and approval
from the BLAC Executive Committee (usually
partitioned by their club).

7. Site officials and athletes must NOT enter or
exit the track and field area by crossing across
the arena, in particular in the vicinity of the
Javelin site. Athletes and Site Officials must
travel to their assigned event site by
circumventing the track to a point nearest to the
site.

Athletes will typically remain at site until all have
finished the event and then be escorted back to
the marshalling area by the Site
Officials. Athletes may request early departure
from an event site from the Key Official (no one
else), but must exit the arena in an orderly and
safe manner, going around the outside of and
not directly across the arena,

8. At ALL TIMES, athletes and site officials are
reminded to take extreme care when crossing
the track to check for runners and walkers
competing in events.
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Whats expected at LAC Inter-Club Competition
Uniforms and Equipment

9. Athletes' shirts are to be tucked in to their
shorts for each event. Shirts may come untucked
in the course of competing in an running, hurdle
of walking race.
Athletes' shirts must be tucked in at the
commencement of each trial for all field
events. An athlete with their shirt untucked may
risk disqualification,
Some leniency may be shown at Belmont Centre
events, usually through a reminder, however,
athletes that compete at State Events, such as
State Relays, Zones (quarter finals) and State
Championships (season finals) risk disqualification
without notice. This is a WAALA ruling.

10. Athletes must wear their standard club shirts
and shorts when competing. Their athlete
number patch must be affixed to the centre of the
front of the shirt, their age group patch affixed on
the top, left of their short and the IGA sponsor
patch on the top, right of their shirt. BLAC Centre
100, 200, etc, badges may be affixed to the shirt
sleeves.

11. Athletes are encouraged to wear a hat and
take a water bottle to field event sites and to site
under the shade provided.

12. Athletes permitted to wear metal spiked
shoes as per the WAALA regulations, must not
wear these to or from an event site.

13. Athletes not permitted to wear spiked shoes
are also not permitted to wear shoes capable of
having spikes (i.e you cannot simply remove the
spikes in order to compete).

14. Typically spiked shoes are not permitted for
any event in which the athlete risks running on
another athlete's person such as circular/long
track events in which the athletes can merge to
a single lane.
Spikes are permitted for certain field events as
allowed by WAALA rules. Spikes, when used at
State events and certain other venues with
asphalt tracks (e.g. State Athletics Centre in
Floreat) are generally restricted.
Typically 5-6mm "Christmas tree" spikes are
permitted as these are considered to cause
negligible damage to the track. These spikes
appear as tiered pyramids with a slightly
flattened tip.
Please note that we have been made aware that
spikes will be checked against official templates
at the State Athletics Centre. If an athlete's
spikes do not comply, they will be denied entry
to the arena and the event, until the problem
can be rectified.

15. Athletes may use starting blocks for shot
track events. For Belmont Centre competition,
athletes are required provide their own starting
blocks, which are expected to comply with
WAALA standards. For State Events WAALA
provide starting blocks. Athletes are discourage
from using starting blocks unless they have
undergone proper training and experience.

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Whats expected at LAC Inter-Club Competition
Event Marshalling and Site
Behaviour

16. Athletes must remain orderly while waiting to
participate in any event, whether they are waiting
for a race, or their trials at a field
event. Consistent misbehaviour on site, may
result in the athlete being disqualified from that
event and sent back to their club area.

17. Athletes are encouraged to arrive at Saturday
or Friday competitions at least 15 minutes before
the official start time (e.g. 7:45am for an 8am
start), as events commence marshalling at the
scheduled time and athletes may miss the call and
the event.

18. An athlete who turns up late for an event that
has already marshalled and taken to site may be
prevented from competing in that event. Late
athletes are urged to contact a track or field
official to gain access to the site, but it remains
the decision of the site Key Official.

If a late athlete is permitted to compete, they
must commence competition at the same stage
the other athletes are. For example, if all athletes
at a high jump have completed all 3 trials for the
first 2 heights, the late athlete must commence
their trials at the third height.

Another example would be all long jump athletes
having completed their first or three trails - the
late athlete will commence their trials at the
second trial affording them only the 2 remaining
trials.


19. Athletes not in attendance at an event will
be recorded as DNS - Did Not Start and will not
have that event recorded,

20. Athletes competing in an event may chose
to withdraw themselves from that event. For
field events the result will only reflect the trials
to that point and a failed trial for any
subsequent attempt.

For running and walking events they will record
a DNC - Did Not Complete, but will be credited
with participation in that event for the purposes
of Centre Championship qualification.

21. Athletes cannot, according to WAALA be
denied an opportunity to compete in any event
and cannot be pulled from any event, except fro
unruly behaviour.

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Whats expected at LAC Inter-Club Competition
End of Season Championships &
Finals
The end of the summer season is marked by 3
major events.

Centre Championships:
The end of the Belmont Centre competition
involves the running of the Centre Championships
conducted over 3 consecutive weeks and
following the ABC Programs.

Athletes may compete in any or all event for
which they have qualified during the earlier part
of the season, by having been recorded as
competing in at least 3 of a particular
event. Medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place getters.

Zones or State Quarter Finals:
At the end of the season all athletes are eligible to
compete in the State Zones, Quarter Finals
(usually at the Gosnells Athletic Centre in
Langford).

This event, conducted over 2 days, brings together
athletes from all centres in the zone. U7-U9 use
this event as their State Finals, while U10-U15
compete in order to qualify to compete in the
ensuing State Final.

Usually the first 4-5 place getters in any final event
will qualify to compete at State Championships,
U16-U17 automatically qualify for State
Championships and do not need to compete at
Zones.

Zones is run on a strict time schedule and
athletes MUST marshal for their event 1/2 hour
before the scheduled start time. Failure to
marshal may deny an athlete participation.

State Championships:
The final event for the summer Little Athletics'
Calendar. All qualified U10-U17 athletes may
register to compete.

As for Zones, the competition is run on a strict
time schedule and athletes MUST marshal 1/2
hour prior to the scheduled event time, when
called.

Failure to marshal may prevent an athlete from
competing. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, place getters in all
finals are presented with medals and are eligible
to compete for Australia in the Asia Pacific Little
Athletics Games.

Athlete in the U10+ age groups are representing
the Belmont Centre, not their local club, and
must wear the Belmont shirt. U7-U9's
competing at Zones are permitted to wear their
local club uniform.


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Whats expected at LAC Inter-Club Competition