Greystanes Gazette ISSUE 1 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 Welcome to everyone to the 2017-2018 season of Little Athletics at Greystanes which we are sure will be another great year for the club. For those of you that are new our entire club is run on a volunteer basis. All of the committee members you see around are not paid and are purely there in a volunteer capacity and more often than not will miss watching their own children compete to ensure that the day is run as smoothly as it is for everyone. By now each of the age groups should have nominated someone to be there Age Manager which does not sound anywhere near as scary as it sounds, but is the person responsible to make sure the group is at the right event at the right time on the day. There is always something to assist with on the day and we need as many parent helpers as possible out on the ground helping, be it marshalling, time keeping, recording or measuring. If you are unsure of what you can do to help please feel free to speak to one of the committee members around the field or ask the age manager for your group, anyone of which would be more than happy to let you know what you can do to help out. If an age group does not have enough parent helpers this can delay them in being able to complete all of their events for the day and possibly will hold up other age groups, therefore we ask that all parents or carers be out on the field assisting in some capacity and not simply sitting on the seats watching. If you have several children competing we ask that you check each of the age groups your child is in and to please go with the group that needs the most assistance. We often find the younger age groups have a lot of parent helpers available but the older age groups tend to not have enough parents to help run their events.
Little Athletics is not a drop and run sport that children can be collected from at a later time. In the event that the club finds an athlete without a responsible adult in attendance that child s results may not be recorded for that week. If you are not aware the ice blocks are not paid for by the club and are paid for by the parents of each age group. To be fair to everyone we ask that each parent has at least one turn of buying ice blocks for their child s age group so the same parents are not caught buying them every single week. There is no set roster in place so don t be afraid of calling out I ll grab the ice blocks this week! Age mangers we ask that you please stick to the programme especially in these first few weeks so we can observe how events are running and make any adjustments if required. Please check that each child is wearing the correct registration number that has been allocated to them. If you find that it is wrong on the running sheet please circle rather than cross out as this will bring it to our attention to check. With the warmer weather starting to set in please remember to make sure your child has some sunscreen on and has plenty of water to drink. Each age group has a tub to place the drinks into. When moving between events please take caution and do so in a safe manner. In particular make sure you stay well clear of the witches hats near the discus cages/shot put areas and look to see there is not a race in progress before crossing the circular track or straight track. Training is held every Monday and Wednesday night at our ground between 6.30pm 7.30pm for u7s and up. There is no cost to attend training and it is not compulsory but simply a chance for you to improve your technique. Our coaches cover runs, jumps and throws and we are very grateful and lucky they voluntarily give up their time to help out our athletes. Please note that there will be no training now until after the school holidays. During the season there are a number of carnival and gala days that are held some of which you can turn up to on the day and others that you need to register for prior to the day. Our first event for the year is coming up on Sunday 8 October with the Holroyd Shield Carnival which is being hosted this year by Girraween. This is a fun competition between Greystanes, Holroyd, Girraween and Smithfield with points allocated across the day as to each event entered and one club will win the Perpetual Shield at the end of the day. It s
been quite a few years since we have won so we would love as many of you as possible to join us on the day to help us try and claim victory. Entries for the zone multi are $10 and close on Saturday 30 September. Please see Tracy at the circular track for further details. For further details of the upcoming gala days and carnivals please see the flyers attached to the back of this newsletter, the noticeboards near the canteen or our website which has a full listing. Also attached is an information day coming up on Saturday 7 October at Fairfield from 2.30pm. It s a great opportunity to learn about Little Athletics and we encourage all parents, particularly all of the age managers to attend. Children are able to attend and it is also a good opportunity for them to have their technique corrected while at the information day. Remember to like us on Facebook or download our app which is available on your smartphone or tablet via the Apple or Google Play app store as this is the best way to keep up to date with all the latest news for the club and to check for any cancellations due to wet weather. A guide to downloading the app can be found at the back of our newsletter. For more info see the following websites: www.greystaneslac.com.au www.laansw.com.au
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors for this year. We are always looking for new sponsors so if you or anyone you know may be interested in sponsoring our club please check out our sponsorship packages available on our website or see our Sponsorship and Fundraising Co-Ordinator Kristy Nader for further information. HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Saturday 30 September 2017 Sunday 8 October 2017 Thursday 12 Sunday 15 October 2017 Sunday 15 October 2017 Wednesday 25 October 2017 Sunday 29 October 2017 Saturday 11 November 2017 Entries close for Zone Multi No competition at Greystanes LAC today Holroyd Shield Girraween NSW All Schools Competition Homebush Zone Multi Bankstown Trans Tasman nominations for u11s and u12s close Garth Robinson Intercentre Carnival - Greystanes The Scamper for tiny tots, U6 & U7s Warwick Farm Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 State Relays (by invitation) venue TBA November 2017 Friday 24 - Sunday 26 Zone Championships Girraween November 2017 Saturday 25 November 2017 No competition at Greystanes LAC today Saturday 16 December 2017 Greystanes last day of Little Athletics for 2017 Thursday 4 January Tuesday 16 January 2018 Trans Tasman tour for u11s and u12s New Zealand Saturday 20 January 2018 Greystanes first day of Little Athletics for 2018 Sunday 21 January 2018 Australia Day Carnival - Glenwood Friday 16 Sunday 18 February Regional Championships Bankstown 2018 Saturday 3 Sunday 4 March State Multi Carnival Wagga Wagga 2018
Saturday 10 March 2018 TBA Sunday 23 April 2017 Greystanes last day of 2017/2018 season State Track & Field Championships Homebush Greystanes Little Athletics AGM and presentation day
Entry Fee ONE DAY MULTI-EVENT CARNIVAL Sunday 15 October 2017 Bankstown LAC Crest Athletics Centre McClean St Georges Hall Mid West Metropolitan Zone invites all registered LANSW athletes to participate in this Carnival Events for all age groups will be as follows: U/7..50m, 100m; pack start; long jump; shot put, discus U/8..70m, 200m; pack start; long jump; shot put; discus U/9... 100m; 60m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/10... 200m; 60m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/11... 100m; 60m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/12... 200m; 60m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/13... 100m; 80m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/14 Girls... 200m; 80m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/14 Boys... 200m; 90m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/15 Girls... 200m; 90m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/15 Boys... 100m; 100m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/17 Girls... 200m; 100m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus U/17 Boys... 100m; 110m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus $10.00 per competitor (no refunds) - each competitor will receive an EMBROIDERED BADGE Entries Close * Saturday 30 th September 2017 Awards Please Note Starting Time Officials Enquiries Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in all Age Groups In an Age Group where entries exceed 20 at close of entries, medals will be presented for 4th, 5th and 6th place. Certificate with point score for all competitors Competition will be conducted under LANSW / IAAF / LOCAL Rules Competitors must compete in their own age group Approved Centre uniform must be worn with registration number clearly displayed on chest, age patch on left hand side. Footwear is compulsory for ALL competitors in ALL events Spikes may be worn by U/11 U/17 competitors in events run entirely in lanes and in long jump only: U/13 U/17 may wear spikes in 800m event 8.30am sharp, first call 8.15am Field event chiefs will be allocated however we will be calling upon parents of competing athletes to assist at field events Tracy Lennon 0404 055 204 or greystaneslac@gmail.com This is meant to be a FUN DAY for all children and we would not like it to be spoiled by unnecessary protests Full canteen facilities and barbecue will be available at the ground
Have you ever wanted to learn the Rules of Little Athletics Track & Field Events Now it is your chance to learn & improve your knowledge of how to officiate at athletic events; this is required as an age manager or centre official. Children welcome! Come along to our MWMZ Little Athletics Events Instruction Seminar Saturday 7 October 2017 @ 2.30pm Makepeace Oval, Vine St Fairfield St, Fairfield. Instructions will cover track, throws and jumps events. You have the choice of either throws (discus, javelin, shot put) or jumps (long, triple, high) or track (starter, judge, timekeeper, walks). PLEASE JOIN US YOUR NEW KNOWLEDGE ON EVENTS WILL BENEFIT YOU, YOUR CENTRE & ALL ATHLETES. YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF LITTLE ATHLETICS, SO PLEASE JOIN US! Canteen & BBQ facilities will be available (CVD/Fairfield) Your Centre Officials officer or Secretary should have the attendance list please commit a couple of hours and join us at Fairfield 7 th Oct - RSVP 2 nd Oct. Rules of Competition are available http://www.lansw.com.au/competition/rules-of-competition
HOLROYD SHIELD 2017 Girraween, Greystanes, Holroyd & Smithfield DATE: SUNDAY 8 TH OCTOBER 2017 STARTING TIME: 10.00AM FIRST CALL 9.45AM VENUE: CV KELLY PARK, ORAMZI ROAD - GIRRAWEEN EVENTS PER AGE GROUP Tiny Tots Tiny Tot activities for younger siblings U/6 50m 70m 300m Shot Put Long Jump U/7 70m 200m 500m Discus Long Jump Relays U/8 100m 200m 700m Shot Put Long Jump Relays U/9 100m 400m 800m Discus Long Jump Relays U/10 100m 200m 1500m Shot Put High Jump Relays U/11 100m 400m 800m Discus Long Jump Relays U/12 100m 200m 1500m Shot Put High Jump Relays U/13 100m 400m 800m Discus High Jump Relays U/14 100m 200m 1500m Shot Put Long Jump Relays U15/17 100m 400m 800m Discus High Jump Relays THIS IS A FREE EVENT PERPETUAL SHIELD TO BE WON PARTICIPATION RIBBONS FOR ALL COMPETITORS BBQ AND FULL CANTEEN FACILITIES AVAILABLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER PLEASE SEE Tracy Lennon FOR MORE DETAILS ALTERNATIVELY WRITE YOUR NAME ON ENTRY SHEET NEAR CANTEEN Parents will be asked to assist with the events on the day, please volunteer your time.
MID WEST METROPOLITAN ZONE Bankstown Sports, CVD/Fairfield, Everley Park, Girraween, Greystanes, Holroyd GARTH ROBINSON INTERCENTRE COMPETITION 2017/2018 The Zone is again holding the Garth Robinson Intercentre Competition this season. All centres in the Mid West Met Zone are welcome to participate. It will be a one day event. DATE: 29 TH OCTOBER 2017 STARTING TIME: 9.30AM FIRST CALL 9.15AM VENUE: GIPPS ROAD SPORTING GROUND, GREYSTANES EVENTS PER AGE GROUP U/ 7 Long Jump, Discus, 70m, 200m, Pack Start U/8 Long Jump, Discus, 70m, 200m, Pack Start U/9 Long Jump, Shot Put, 70m, 200m, 800m U/10 Long Jump, Shot Put, 60m H, 200m, 800m U/11 High Jump, Shot Put, 60m H, 200m, 800m U/12 High Jump, Discus, 100m, 400m, 1500m U/13 High Jump, Shot Put, 100m, 400m, 1500m U14-15 Long Jump, Discus, 100m, 400m, 800m U/17 Long Jump, Shot Put, 100m, 400m, 800m BASIC COMPETITION RULES 1. Each centre is permitted to have a maximum of 6 athletes in an event, (they do not have to be the same six competitors in each of the events). 2. Competitors are to be registered with LANSW in the age group they are competing. 3. Points will be awarded based on the relative placing s of competitors within an event. 4. Dependant on the entries in a Field Event, whether we allow 3 or 2 trials per athlete 5. LANSW rules of competition will apply, however local rules may be used. 6. There is no cost involved. 7. Entries for Garth Robinson to be organised by Centres Parents will be asked to assist with the events on the day, please volunteer your time.
THE SCAMPER A FUN DAY FOR OUR YOUNGEST ATHLETES Hosted by CENTRAL WEST, MID WEST & SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN ZONES WHERE: Dwyer Oval, Williamson Crescent, Warwick Farm WHEN: Saturday 11 November 2017 4.00pm-7.00pm Entries close: Age groups: Program of events: NO ENTRY FEE by 4.00pm on the day of The Scamper Tiny Tots, U6, U7 boys and girls (All athletes MUST be registered members of LANSW) Up to 4 events may be entered (entry form available from Centre so it can be completed before arrival) Enquiries: Tracey Liondas 0450 675028 or Trevor Hinwood 0477 009099 Tiny Tots: A variety of play training activities, 50m, 100m, tug of war, obstacle race U6: 70m, 100m, 300m pack start, long jump, discus, tug of war, obstacle race U7: 70m, 100m, 200m, pack start, long jump, discus, tug of war, obstacle race Participation ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Registration commences at 3.00pm Officials register at 3.30pm First call 3.45pm Timed to commence at 4.00pm Throw! Jump! Run! A great afternoon of FUN! COME ALONG AND JOIN IN!
THE SCAMPER A fun day for our youngest athletes Hosted by CENTRAL WEST, MID WEST & SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN ZONES WHERE: Dwyer Oval, Williamson Crescent, Warwick Farm WHEN: Saturday 11 November 2017 4.00pm 7.00pm Entries close: By 4.00pm on the day of The Scamper (Please complete entry form below and bring on the day for registration) Age groups: Tiny Tots, U6, U7 boys and girls (All athletes MUST be registered members of LANSW) Program of events: Up to 4 events may be entered NO ENTRY FEE Tiny Tots: A variety of play training activities, 50m, 100m, tug of war, obstacle race U6: 70m, 100m, 300m pack start, long jump, discus, tug of war, obstacle race U7: 70m, 100m, 200m, 500m pack start, long jump, discus, tug of war, obstacle race Participation ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Registration commences at 3.00pm Officials register by 3.30pm First call 3.45pm Timed to commence at 4.00pm Throw! Jump! Run! A great afternoon of FUN! COME ALONG AND JOIN IN! Enquiries: Trevor Hinwood 0477 009099 or Tracey Liondas 0450 675028 SCAMPER OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM HELD AT: Dwyer Oval, Williamson Crescent, Warwick Farm (Liverpool Little Athletics Centre) Central West, Mid West & South West Metropolitan Zones Name: (please print) Boy/Girl: Centre: Registration Number: Age group: Parent/caregiver signature: Tiny tots: As a group they will participate in a variety of play training activities, 50m, 100m, tug of war and obstacle race. U/6 & U/7 athletes may enter 4 of the following events Please circle 4 (four) events only: U/6: 70m 100m 300m pack start long jump discus U/7: 70m 100m 200m 500m pack start long jump discus Tug of war and obstacle race are extra events and when these are called all U/6 and U/7 athletes who wish to participate may do so.