LITTLE ATHLETICS PROGRAM
Little Athletics is an Australian modified athletics program for children from 5 to 16 years of age. Offering a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking, events are modified to suit the age, development stage and ability of the child. With Centres located throughout Perth and Regional WA, Little Athletics is the perfect way to improve your running technique for the AFL and Soccer Season, get a better leap for Netball or start your Green & Gold Athletics journey
For Perth Metropolitan and Country Centres, the Summer Season powered by Go For 2&5 operates from September/October through to March each year, with membership also including the Winter Season (Cross Country and Race Walking events, predominantly in the metropolitan area).
For North West Regional Centres, the season is held during the winter months, with registration currently open for Centres in Ashburton (based in Tom Price), Broome, Hedland, Karratha and Newman.
Athletics West affiliated Little Athletics Centres offer a variety of opportunities to become involved with athletics in your local community. A list of our Centres are included below. Please note, some Centres have Clubs attached and others do not, however all registrations are done through the Centre in the first instance.
Please contact the Centre directly to determine which best suits your needs and interests. Registrations for the 2023/24 season will start opening from the 1st September 2023.
Metro Centres
BALDIVIS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: baldivislac.com.au Email: info@baldivislac.com.au Location: Eighty Road, Baldivis 6171 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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BAYSWATER LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere a 4 Clubs affiliated to Bayswater Little Athletics Centre: Camboon, Eden Hill, Emberson, North Bassadean Website: www.bayswaterlac.com.au Email: registrar_bayswaterlac@outlook.com Location: Noranda Sporting Complex, Wylde Rd, Noranda 6062 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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BELMONT ATHLETICS CENTREThere a 6 Clubs affiliated to Belmont Little Athletics Centre: Carlisle/Rivervale, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Kalamunda/Lesmurdie, Kewdale, Kelmscott Website: www.blac.asn.au Email: bac.registrar1@gmail.com Location: Gerry Archer Reserve, Cnr Leach Hwy & Abernethy Rd, Cloverdale 6105 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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COCKBURN LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 3 Clubs affiliated to Cockburn Little Athletics: Jandakot Flyers, Phoenix Park, Yangebup Lakes Website: www.cockburnlac.com.au Email: registrar@cockburnlac.com.au Location: Santich Park, Asquith St., Munster 6166 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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DALE LITTLE ATHELTICS CENTREThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Dale Little Athetics: Byford, Forrestdale, Kelvale, Roleystone, Spartans Website: dalelac.org.au Email: chair.dalelac@gmail.com Location: Morgan Park, Ironcap Place, Armadale 6112 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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EASTERN HILLS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: ehaths99@gmail.com Location: Mundaring Recreation Ground, Mundaring Weir Road, Mundaring 6073 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre
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GOSNELLS AND DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 4 Clubs affiliated to Gosnells and Districts Little Athletics: Maddington, South Thornlie, Southern River, Gosnells Olympians Website: gdlac.org.au Email: gosnellsdlacgosnellsdlac@gmail.com Location: Langford Park Sporting Complex, 81 Langford Ave, Langford 6147 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre
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HAMERSLEY ATHLETICS CENTREREGISTERThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Hamersley Little Athletics: Glendale, Karrinyup, North Beach, Oceanside, Sorrento and Districts Website: hamersleyathletics.com.au Email: admin@hamersleyathletics.com.au Location: Charles Riley Memorial Reserve, Wendling Road North Beach 6020 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre
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INGLEWOOD LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: www.inglewoodlac.com.au Email: admin@inglewoodlac.com.au Location: Dianella Reserve , cnr Morley and Alexander Drives Registered Kid Sport Centre
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JOONDALUP ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: www.joondalupathletics.com.au Email: admin@joondalupathletics.com.au Location: HBF Arena - Western Oval, 25 Kennedya Drive, Joondalup 6027 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre
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KINGSWAY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Kingsway Little Athletics: Ballajura, Greenwood, Landsdale, Wanneroo, Woodvale Website: kingswaylac.com.au Email: admin@kingswaylac.com.au Location: Kingsway Sporting Complex, Spectator Dr, Madeley 6065 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre
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KWINANA LITTLE ATHLETICS
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MELVILLE ROAR ATHLETICS CLUBThere are 4 Clubs affiliated to Melville Little Athletics (Melville Roar): Brentwood, Leeming, Olympia, Palmyra-Bicton Website: melvilleroar.com Email: macexecutiveofficer@gmail.com Location: Len Shearer Reserve, 521 Marmion St, Booragoon 6154 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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PEEL DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: www.peeldistrictslac.com Email: admin@peeldistrictslac.com Location: Bortollo Parl, Greenfields 6210 Registered Kid Sport Centre
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RIDGEWOOD ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Ridgewood Little Athletics: Butler, Clarkson, Mindarie, Quinns Rocks, Yanchep Website: www.ridgewoodac.org Email: info@ridgewoodlac.org Location: Ridgewood Park, Ridgewood Blvd Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre |
ROCKINGHAM LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Rockingham Little Athletics: Safety Bay, Singleton, Waikiki, Warnbro Website: www.rockinghamlittleathletics.com.au Email: rockinghamlac@gmail.com Location: Hourglass Reserve, Murchison Drive, Cooloongup 6168 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre |
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 5 Clubs affiliated to Southern Districts Little Athletics: South Perth, Willetton-Riverton, Queens Park, Ranford, Canningvale Website: www.sdlac.org.au Email: sdlac.registrar@gmail.com Location: Ern Clark Athletics Stadium, Cannington 6107 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
SWAN VALLEY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREThere are 2 Clubs affiliated to Swan Valley Little Athletics: Ellenbrook, Bindoon Website: www.swanvalleylac.com Email: registrar@swanvalleylac.com Location: Coolamon Oval Ellenbrook, Bonney Ln, Ellenbrook 6069 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
UWA LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: uwalac.com Email: contact@uwalac.com Location: McGillvray Oval, Mount Claremont 6010 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre |
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Country Centres
ALBANY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: albanylittleathletics.com Email: albanylittleathletics@gmail.com Location: Mike Biddulph Athletics Ground, corner North Road/Sanford Road, Albany 6330 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
BUNBURY & DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: bunburylittleathletics.com.au Email: bunburylittleathletics@gmail.com Location: Hay Parki Multi-Sports Pavilion, 1 Rotary Dr, Withers 6230 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
COLLIE RIVER VALLEY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: collielittleathletics@hotmail.com Location: Collie Recreation Grounds, crn Roberts Street & Prinsep Street Registered Kid Sport Centre |
EASTERN GOLDFIELDS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: eglac@hotmail.com Location: Oasis Playing Field 2, Osmetti Drive, Kalgoorlie 6430 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
GERALDTON LITTLE ATHLETICS CLUBWebsite: Facebook Email: committe.glac@gmail.com Location: Pass Street, Geraldton 6530 (behind Geraldton Aquarena) Registered Kid Sport Centre |
MARGARET RIVER LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: francestate@hotmail.com Location: Gloucester Park, Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River Registered Kid Sport Centre |
NARROGIN & DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: narroginlac@gmail.com Location: Thomas Hogg Oval, Narrogin 6312 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre |
NORTHAM & DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: ndlac.northam@outlook.com Location: Northam Recreation Facility, Henry Street Oval, Northam 6401 Offers a Tiny Tots program: Yes Registered Kid Sport Centre |
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North West Centres
ASHBURTON LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: ashburtonlac.tidyhq.com Email: ashburtonlac@mail.tidyhq.com Location: Minna Oval, Jabberup Place, Tom Price 6751 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
BROOME LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: broomelittleathletics@gmail.com Location: Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre, Cable Beach Rd E, Broome 6726 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
DERBY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: derbylittleathletics@gmail.com Location: Derby Town Oval, corner of Loch Street and Ashley Street DERBY 6728 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
HEDLAND LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: hedlandlac@outlook.com Location: 25 Warralong Way, South Hedland WA 6722 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
KARRATHA LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTREWebsite: Facebook Email: leigh_stace@icloud.com Location: Frank Butler Centre - Bulgarra East Oval, Hunt Way, Bulgarra WA 6714 Registered Kid Sport Centre |
Never tried Little Athletics, then why not head down to one of our Centres' FREE Come & Try sessions? These sessions have been designed to introduce you and your Little Athlete to the Little Athletics program and meet your Centre Champions.
Little Athletics Centre |
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Joondalup Little Athletics Centre |
7th October 2023 |
HBF Arena - Western Oval, 25 Kennedya Drive Joondalup 6027 |
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Cockburn Little Athletics Centre |
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October 2023 |
Noranda Sporting Complex Wylde Road, Morley WA, 6062 |
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Belmont Athletics Centre |
All Saturday's in October & November2023 |
Gerry Archer Athletics Track CNR Abernethy Road & Leach Hwy Cloverdale |
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UWA Little Athletics Centre |
21st & 28th October |
UWA Sports Park (McGillvray Oval) 10 McGillvray Road, Mount Claremont |
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Swan Valley Little Athletics Centre |
19 September - 2 October 2023 |
Coolamon Oval Booney Ln, Ellenbrook, WA, 6069 |
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Inglewood Little Athletics Centre |
Pre-season training (commencing end of September 2023) 7 October 2023 |
Dianella Reserve Morley Drive, Dianella |
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Albany Little Athletics Centre |
7th October 2023 |
Mike Biddulph Athletics Ground Corner of North Road & Sanford Road, Albany 6330 |
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Northam & Districts Little Athletics Centre |
7th October 2023 10:00am - midday |
Northam Recreation Facility, Henry Street Oval 44 Peel Terrace, Northam |
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Gosnells & Districts Little Athletics Centre |
Club Training |
Langford Sporting Complex Wingrove Avenue, Langford |
Website |
Ridgewood Athletics Centre |
7th & 14th October |
Ridgewood Park Ridgewood Blvd, Ridgewood |
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Collie Little Athletics Centre |
13th October |
Collie Recreation Grounds Crn Roberts Street & Prinsep Street |
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Kingsway Little Athletics Centre |
All season |
Kingsway Sporting Complex Spectator Drive, Madeley |
Website |
Kwinana Little Athletics Centre |
Open from 7th October |
The Village Green Cnr Wellard Rd and Cliveden Ave, Wellard, 6107 |
Website |
Melville Roar Athletics Club |
Available at training only |
Len Shearer Reserve 521 Marmion St, Booragoon, 6154 |
Website |
Bladivis Little Athletics Centre |
26th September |
Baldivis South Sports Pavillon Cnr Eighty Rd & Peckham Blvd, Baldivis |
Website |
Cockburn Little Athletics Centre |
14 October Club training during September |
Santich Park Asquith Street, Munster |
Website |
Eastern Hills Little Athletics Centre |
14th October 11th & 18th October (training) |
Mundaring Pavilion Mundaring Weir Road, Mundaring |
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Peel District Little Athletics Centre |
14th & 21st October |
Bortolo Park 1 Bortolo Drive, Greenfields, WA,6210 |
Website |
Geraldton Athletics Centre |
16th September & 14th October |
Geraldton Athletics Centre Pass Street, Wonthella |
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Bunbury & Districts Little Athletics Centre |
All season |
Bunbury Athletics Arena Olympic Way |
Website |
Bayswater Little Athletics Centre |
7th , 14th, 21st & 28th October |
Noranda Sporting Complex Morley 6062 |
Don't see your Centre's Come & Try session? Email admin@athleticswest.com.au and our staff will update the page with all of the relevant details.
Want to find out more information, contact Athletics West at admin@athleticswest.com.au or call 08 6272 0480.
WHAT IS LITTLE ATHLETICS?
Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian modified athletics program for children from 5 to 17 years, although some Member Associations may offer age groups outside this range.
As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field). There is a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking and events are modified to suit the age, developmental stage and ability of the children.
Little Athletics promotes that it is important to "Be your Best" ®. The emphasis is on fun, participation, performance, technique and getting involved with your family in physical and healthy activity. The motto of Little Athletics is 'Family, Fun and Fitness".
Across Australia, more than 100,000 girls and boys enjoy the activities of Little Athletics. Little Athletics is the "Foundation for all Sports". All sports use the skills developed at Little Athletics.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Little Athletics is for young people aged 5-16 years. There is no standards or requirements athletes must meet to be able to participate in Little Athletics, meaning children of ALL abilities are more than welcome to join in.
Some centres may also choose to offer a Tiny Tots program for Under 5’s. The Tiny Tots program is designed to develop the children’s fundamental movements of running, jumping and throwing through fun and enjoyable activities.
WHAT TIME OF YEAR DOES LITTLE ATHLETICS TAKE PLACE?
Little Athletics is primarily a summer sport, running from October through to late March. Centres will open registrations in early September. Please contact your local Little Athletics Centre to find out registration dates, season dates and key event dates.
Some Little Athletics Centres may also conduct cross-country and road walking during the winter months taking place during April to the end of July. Membership for the winter season is included when you register with your centre in September.
For North West Regional Centres, the season is held during the winter months.
WHERE WILL MY CHILD BE PARTICIPATING AND HOW OFTEN?
There are 30 centres located across Perth and Regional WA. Each of these centres conducts weekly activities at their local venues.
Most centres hold at least 1 weekly competition meet every week. A centre meet is a competition where the athletes will participate in a variety of events and can even have their results recorded. Centre meets will generally be held on a weekend or weeknight, but it varies from centre to centre. Some Centres may also hold training sessions once or twice a week.
State Events hosted by Athletics West are hosted at the Athletics Stadium in Floreat.
WHAT EVENTS ARE OFFERED?
Little Athletes will generally do a range of athletic (track and field) events in any given weekly program. The number and combination of events will differ from centre to centre, and usually work on a rotational basis throughout the season.
Some of the events include Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance, Race Walking, Relays, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. Note that some events have age restrictions on them.
Safety and fun are of the utmost importance at Little Athletics; hence equipment is modified to suit the age and developmental stage of the athletes. For example, it may be lighter (e.g. discus), made from modified materials (e.g. foam javelins, or elastic high jump bar), or of a smaller height (e.g. hurdles), to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Little Athletes.
HOW MUCH DOES LITTLE ATHLETICS COST?
Registration fees can vary from centre to centre. Generally, fees will range from between $180 - $220 per child, for the full season (which includes our winter season calendar and events such as cross country and road walking)
CAN I USE A KIDS SPORTS VOUCHER?
Kids Sport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $300 per calendar year towards club fees.
Applications can be made either online or by downloading the information and application form. You will need to apply and have received your voucher before you can register. There will be an option for you to select voucher and enter your Kids Sport code during the online registration process.
Please note, Kids Sport can take up to 10 days to be approved and for you to receive your voucher code.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?
If your child would like to take part in Little Athletics, you need to register them with the local Centre. It is suggested that prior to registering online to contact your closest Little Athletics Centre to ensure that you have all the specific Centre information available to you. Registrations for the 2023/24 summer season will open in early September 2023.
CAN MY CHILD TRY LITTLE ATHLETICE BEFORE JOINING?
If you are undecided about registering, many centres offer two training session and one competition day on a ‘Come and Try’ basis. These sessions are offered at the discretion of the centre, based on capability and capacity. Please contact your nearest centre to clarify if ‘Come and Try’ sessions are offered, before attending.
DO CHILDREN NEED TO WEAR A UNIFORM?
Some Centres may have a uniform for their weekly intra-Centre program, but others may not. All registered athletes must wear an approved Centre uniform when competing in Little Athletics competitions against other Centres. Your local Centre representative will be able to tell you how much their uniforms cost.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARNETS?
Because Little Athletics is a totally voluntary sport, Centres cannot operate without the assistance of parents and other adult volunteers each week in fulfilling the many and varied duties required. These include officiating at an event; managing an age group; recording results; working in the canteen; just to name a few. Most Centres have parent duty rosters in order to share the load. Additional assistance is always required on the Centre committees and all parents are encouraged to become involved.