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Robins Roundup P R E S T O N S R O B I N S L I T T L E A T H L E T I C S C E N T R E N O.

(Tots-U7 s) 7 Oct 13 Oct 21 Oct 28 Oct 4 Nov 10 Nov Prestons Robins LAC is well underway and we are looking forward to a fantastic 2018/2019 Season.

The beginning of the season is always more chaotic as we have new athletes, athletes completing trials and trying to plan the program of events based on different numbers in Age Groups.

1 Robins Roundup P R E S T O N S R O B I N S L I T T L E A T H L E T I C S C E N T R E N O. 3 7 S E P T E M B E R U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : Lake Illawarra Gala Day Doonside Twilights Gala Day Liverpool Gala Day CWM Zone Multi Event Championships Trans Tasman Trials The Scamper (Tots-U7 s) 7 Oct 13 Oct 21 Oct 28 Oct 4 Nov 10 Nov Prestons Robins LAC is well underway and we are looking forward to a fantastic 2018/2019 Season. The Committee would like to thank all of our athletes and parents for your patience over the past few weeks. The beginning of the season is always more chaotic as we have new athletes, athletes completing trials and trying to plan the program of events based on different numbers in Age Groups. We would also like to thank all of those that have volunteered on a Friday night to assist our events run smoothly. Please ensure that you read the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with events throughout the 2018/2019 Season, Uniform requirements, Friday Night Competition dates, Gala Days (including closing dates for entries) and Championship dates. If you have any questions, please us via prestonsrobins@gmail.com. For more events and information, please see Lynette or go to our website Can you assist in the Canteen, BBQ or on the field during our Friday Competition Nights?? If we spread the duties around, the nights flow smoother, quicker and everyone has a good night. Let a Committee Member know if you are available. F O R M O R E WEBSITE prestonsrobinslac.org prestonsrobins@gmail.com D O YO U HAV E AN AT H L E T E I N T E RESTED I N AN Y U P COMING GAL A D AY S? We have lots of upcoming events in the next few months, so make sure you stay tuned and keep in contact through out website, Facebook and our newsletters, along with announcements made on a Friday Night. Prestons Robins Little Athletic Centre

Age Managers & Volunteers Each week we need a range of Volunteers to ensure our Friday Night Competition nights run smoothly.

t always get to see their children's events each week but without their help our Friday Night Competitions would not go ahead.

We need Volunteers to assist each week in the following areas: Age Managers Timekeepers Starters BBQ assistance Canteen Assistance Measuring distances for our field events If you are a new parent to

If anyone is interested in helping other than being an Age Manager, please come and see a member of the Committee or your child s Age Manager before the Friday Night Competition begins.

2 Age Managers & Volunteers Each week we need a range of Volunteers to ensure our Friday Night Competition nights run smoothly. The Committee very much appreciates all those who assist when needed, and in particular, to those that assist each week, we realise some of these Volunteers, such as our Starters and Timekeepers don t always get to see their children's events each week but without their help our Friday Night Competitions would not go ahead. If everyone shares the load, then you might only need to do it a few times across the entire season. We need Volunteers to assist each week in the following areas: Age Managers Timekeepers Starters BBQ assistance Canteen Assistance Measuring distances for our field events If you are a new parent to our Club, then please join your child on the field and learn the simple ways that you can assist your child and all the athletes in that Age Group. If anyone is interested in helping other than being an Age Manager, please come and see a member of the Committee or your child s Age Manager before the Friday Night Competition begins. Recent Records Coaches Corner Training is available for ages U8 s and up during our Little Athletics season. Training is provided by coaches accredited by Athletics Australia. Our Coaches, Craig 6pm) and Kylie 4pm), conduct midweek training sessions specialising in Sprints, Hurdles & Middle Distance events. PLEASE NOTE: All training is confirmed each week via our Facebook page, this includes confirmation of times and weather conditions. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 2

Weather Updates In the event, that we may need to cancel a Friday night - please check our Facebook OR call 0403 ROBINS (762 467) for a recorded message.

Results HQ All our Friday night results are entered into the ResultsHQ software and can be accessed at www.resultshq.com.

3 Weather Updates In the event, that we may need to cancel a Friday night - please check our Facebook OR call 0403 ROBINS ( ) for a recorded message. Final decisions are usually posted about 5.30pm on a Friday. This could be for hot weather, rain or storms. Results HQ All our Friday night results are entered into the ResultsHQ software and can be accessed at There is information on our website under Results for you to either register (if new to our Club) or to login (if previous member). The instructions are available for new registrations to access the HQ Results. Please let us know via if you have any problems. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 3

Registration Numbers Just a reminder that once you have your registration pack, you

method of identifying athletes during events.

Next Friday night, why not have a look at what is available.

4 Registration Numbers Just a reminder that once you have your registration pack, you should attach your rego numbers to your singlets or crop tops (or plain red T Shirts) as shown in the Handbook. The registration number must be attached to the front of the uniform, as this our method of identifying athletes during events. Prestons Robins Canteen & BBQ Have you visited Tracey in the Canteen and seen her variety of yummy snacks? Have you tried one of the yummy sausages on a bread roll from our BBQ? Next Friday night, why not have a look at what is available. All proceeds go back to the our Club. With the hot weather about to start and lots of our athletes competing at Gala Days, please remember to keep hydrated and to Slip, Slop & Slap!!!! This includes Friday Competition Nights also. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 4

Pizza Fundraising Night We will be having our annual Pizza Fundraising Night in November so stay tuned for further details Spike Shoes Only Competitors in the Under 11 age group or older may wear

Spike shoes must only be worn during an event and are not to be worn to and from an event.

Parent / Caregiver Particpation IMPORTANT: A PARENT/CAREGIVER MUST BE PRESENT AT THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES. If a parent is discovered not to be present, the athlete will not be permitted to compete.

We are not a baby sitting service We encourage parents/caregivers not to sit and watch from the car park, but follow their age group around the field whilst their children compete.

5 Pizza Fundraising Night We will be having our annual Pizza Fundraising Night in November so stay tuned for further details Spike Shoes Only Competitors in the Under 11 age group or older may wear spike shoes in events run entirely in lanes, long jump, triple jump and javelin. Please note this does not include the Rubber spikes known as Waffles which any athlete can wear. Spike shoes must only be worn during an event and are not to be worn to and from an event. If you are wearing spikes, please remember to be careful to avoid injury to yourself, other athletes or officials. Parent / Caregiver Particpation IMPORTANT: A PARENT/CAREGIVER MUST BE PRESENT AT THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES. If a parent is discovered not to be present, the athlete will not be permitted to compete. Prestons Robins LAC is a voluntary organisation, and we cannot operate without the assistance of parents each week. We are not a baby sitting service We encourage parents/caregivers not to sit and watch from the car park, but follow their age group around the field whilst their children compete. If there are no parents to help an age manager at an event, that event will not run. Get involved! Helping is easy tasks include measuring jumps and throws, retrieving shots and discus, raking the sand pit, replacing the bar at high jump, organising athletes at the start line of a race or long jump runway, or being a place judge at the finish line. The more parents that get involved to help our committee and age managers, the quicker the night will run. We may also call for parent help in the canteen or on the BBQ from time to time. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 5

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Lake Illawarra - 7 Oct DO YOU HAVE AN ATHLE TE INTERESTED IN ANY UPCOMING GALA DAYS? There are lots of upcoming events in the next few months.

Where: Myimbarr Community Park (Wattle Road, Flinders) Doonside Twilight Gala Day - 13 Oct Where: Charlie Bali Reserve, Doonside Liverpool Gala Day - 21 Oct Where: Dwyer Oval,

Our Youngest Athletes Age Groups: Tiny Tots, U6, U7 boys and girls (All athletes MUST be registered members of LANSW) Where: Makepeace Oval, Vine Street, Fairfield When: Saturday, 10

7 Lake Illawarra - 7 Oct DO YOU HAVE AN ATHLE TE INTERESTED IN ANY UPCOMING GALA DAYS? There are lots of upcoming events in the next few months. Below are the dates and Events, please see our Website for full details, including closing entry dates, costs and available events per age group. Where: Myimbarr Community Park (Wattle Road, Flinders) Doonside Twilight Gala Day - 13 Oct Where: Charlie Bali Reserve, Doonside Liverpool Gala Day - 21 Oct Where: Dwyer Oval, Williamson Crescent, Warwick Farm CWM Zone Multi - 28 Oct Where: Ash Road Sporting Complex, Ash Road, Prestons See the flyer in this newsletter The Scamper - 10 Nov A Fun Afternoon for Our Youngest Athletes Age Groups: Tiny Tots, U6, U7 boys and girls (All athletes MUST be registered members of LANSW) Where: Makepeace Oval, Vine Street, Fairfield When: Saturday, 10 November at 4pm-7pm Entries close: by 4pm on the day of The Scamper Registration commences at 3.00pm on the day. First call 3.45pm Warren Mossman Memorial Shield - 11 Nov Where: Blair Oval, Creek Road, St Mary s R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 7

Prestons Robins Uniform As with many other sports where a uniform is required, there is an expectation that it should be worn correctly.

We will be also be selling boys shorts and girls tights for the first time this year.

Uniform Costs for 2018/2019 are as follows: Singlets and Crop tops $35 each and Shorts and Tights $30 each Coles Coles The U6-U11 McDonalds Registration number or the U12-U17 One-Sport Dual

8 Prestons Robins Uniform As with many other sports where a uniform is required, there is an expectation that it should be worn correctly. Our official centre uniform consists of a singlet or girls crop top and black pants. Singlets and crop tops can be purchased at the canteen. We will be also be selling boys shorts and girls tights for the first time this year. Alternatively, a plain red shirt can be worn on Friday night s (however the official club uniform MUST be worn at external competitions). Uniform Costs for 2018/2019 are as follows: Singlets and Crop tops $35 each and Shorts and Tights $30 each Coles Coles The U6-U11 McDonalds Registration number or the U12-U17 One-Sport Dual Registration number must be attached to the front of the singlet. The entire patch must be showing, including the red line. The Coles Patch is attached to the top right hand side of the singlet or crop top Shorts and Tights Dual Registration Patch on back of crop top for U12-U17 if competing in Athletics NSW events The Age Patch is attached to the left hand side of the uniform, usually on the shorts. Shorts must be PLAIN BLACK in colour no stripes, logos or different coloured stitching Girls can wear PLAIN BLACK compression shorts (no logos or contrast stitching) but these must not extend below the knee. If compression tights show logos or different coloured stitching (eg Skins or 2XU), PLAIN BLACK shorts must be worn over the top. Boys must wear PLAIN BLACK shorts over compression tights. Dual Registration Patch on back of crop top for U12-U17 if competing in Athletics NSW events If you have any questions,or are not sure about something, please ask a Committee member prior to the day of the competition. It is always stressful for everyone if you arrive and need to make alterations with limited time. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 8

Child Adult We also have our Prestons Robins LAC Caps They are both $15 each. Do you need new shoes or equipment for field events?

sid=rebel-crossroads Community Kickbacks Program Our club is registered with Rebel Sports Community Kickbacks program.

WAS YOUR MEMBERS CARD WITH AMART SPORT PREVIOUSLY LINKED TO OUR CLUB?

9 Child Adult We also have our Prestons Robins LAC Caps They are both $15 each. Do you need new shoes or equipment for field events? CROSSROADS Camden Valley Way, Casula P: W: Community Kickbacks Program Our club is registered with Rebel Sports Community Kickbacks program. If you have a loyalty card with Rebel, you can link Prestons Robins Little Athletics Centre to it in the profile section either online or in-store. WAS YOUR MEMBERS CARD WITH AMART SPORT PREVIOUSLY LINKED TO OUR CLUB?? Next time you make a purchase, could you please confirm that it is still linked to PRESTONS ROBINS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE We have discovered in some cases, it has been mistakenly linked to other sporting Clubs in the changeover. We appreciate your assistance in this, as it benefits our Club and all our athletes. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 9

Event Fact Sheets If you are new to our Centre or would like to know more information about the different events so you can assist your athletes age group, then please see our website for a variety

10 Event Fact Sheets If you are new to our Centre or would like to know more information about the different events so you can assist your athletes age group, then please see our website for a variety Event Fact Sheets - event-fact-sheets Please also remember, any Age Manager or Committee Member can answer any questions you may have or show you ways to assist, which helps to make our Friday nights run smoothly. Your Athlete will love that you are involved in their sport. Trans Tasman The Trans Tasman is for athletes in the U11 and U12 age groups, from both NSW and Auckland. Every second year, a team from NSW (boys and girls in both the U11 and U12 age groups), travel to Auckland for the Trans Tasman Tour. On alternate years, a team from Auckland travels to Sydney. Next year it is NSW's turn to host this Tour. The 2019 Trans Tasman Challenge will be held on Sunday, 13 January 2019 at the Campbelltown Athletics Stadium, Leumeah. TRANS TASMAN TRIALS Trials for this event will be held at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Sunday, 4 November Nominations for the Trials will be taken ONLINE only and will close on Wednesday, 24 October There will be NO late entries. The online entry will be made available early in the new season at a cost of $20 per athlete entry. U12 eligible athletes will have a birthdate between 1 October 2006 and 31 December 2007 U11 eligible athletes will have a birthdate between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008 If you require more details please refer to the LANSW website or contact: Heather Mitchell OR Sally Richardson or R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 10

2018/2019 Season Do you own a local business? Do you know someone that does? Why not sponsor Prestons Robins LAC for our 2018/2019 Season.

same time!! Do you have skills that could help our Club? Do you have knowledge, skills or equipment that could assist our Club?

We are always interested if anyone who can help us on working bees, fundraising BBQ s across the year and as well as our usual Friday Night

11 2018/2019 Season Do you own a local business? Do you know someone that does? Why not sponsor Prestons Robins LAC for our 2018/2019 Season. If you are interested in supporting our club through sponsorship please don t hesitate to contact us for further information via our - prestonsrobins@gmail.com.au We have different packages starting from just $250, so why not get your business known in the local community and support our great Club at the same time!! Do you have skills that could help our Club? Do you have knowledge, skills or equipment that could assist our Club? in maintenance of our field or equipment during the preseason in preparation for this season? probative Do you know someone who does? We are always interested if anyone who can help us on working bees, fundraising BBQ s across the year and as well as our usual Friday Night Competitions. Our Club Patron Ms Melanie Gibbons, MP NSW Member for Holsworthy is our Club Patron. We appreciate her support and look forward to working with her and showing her around our Club and introducing her to our fun-filled and enthusiastic athletes. R O B I N S R O U N D U P N O A U G U S T P A G E 11

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Robins Roundup. 9 Dec. 10 & 11 Dec. WEBSITE prestonsrobinslac.org. Robins Roundup P R E S T O N S R O B I N S L I T T L E A T H L E T I C S C E N T R E N O. 1 4 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : Our Clubs 22 Oct Bunnings BBQ Doonside Gala 22 Oct