"Family, Fun and Fitness" This is the theme of Little Athletics and it is hoped that through an association with this Centre, all athletes will enjoy a fun family experience while increasing athletic skills. Yarra Ranges Little Athletics Centre encourages everyone to "be your best".

Parents are an essential part of our sport. By signing the Register of Ordinary Members you have become members of our Centre and the VLAA (Victorian Little Athletics Association.) We ask that you actively assist in the many tasks necessary to run the Centre and Clubs. Without extensive involvement from parents and other volunteers there would be no Yarra Ranges Little Athletics Centre.

This web site contains a wealth of information on the activities of the Centre and Association. Please take time to read it carefully and don't hesitate to approach club officials or members of the Centre Executive if you have any questions or problems.  If you want to find out more about us, email us now!

We thank you for joining our Centre and sincerely hope that your time with us will be long, enjoyable and fulfilling.

YARRA RANGES LITTLE
ATHLETICS CENTRE
EXECUTIVE
 

MOOROOLBARK
Royal Blue T Shirt, Navy Blue Shorts or Sports Briefs
Contact: Mark Rowe 9735 1080

MT EVELYN
Red T Shirt, Navy Blue Shorts or Sports Briefs
Contact: Joanne Clements 9735 0361

ST PETER JULIAN EYMARD
White T-Shirt, Navy Blue Shorts or Sports Briefs
Contact: John Van Strijp 9727 4627

YARRA VALLEY
Light Blue T Shirt, Navy Blue Shorts or Sports Briefs
Contact: Steve Femee 5964 7065
 

To gain a green award for a section, you need to take part in 2 events within a group.

To gain a red, the athlete must improve your performance in TWO events within a group.

To gain a bronze, the athlete must improve your performance in TWO events within a group.

To gain a silver, the athlete must improve your performance in TWO events within a group.

To gain gold, the athlete must again improve their performance in 2 events within a group.

Participation Awards will be given as follows:
GREEN - participation in 4 centre competitions
RED - participation in 6 centre competitions
BRONZE - participation in 8 centre competitions
SILVER - participation in 10 centre competitions
GOLD - participation in 12 centre competitions

Awards shall be presented at the end of the season.
 

The aims of the squad are:
1. To make the VLAA competitive and comparable with other Little Athletics Associations in Australia and other Junior Sporting Bodies in the State.
2. Retain Membership by:
a) Developing athletic and social skills
b) Improving self confidence
c) Fostering a personal best ideal
d) Assisting any athletes representing Victoria to perform at their best and in their best events

3. Keep these young athletes in athletics after 15

1999/2000 SUNRAYSIA ATHLETIC SQUAD EVENT QUALIFYING STANDARDS
 

Event	u12 Boys	u13 Boys	u14 Boys	u15 Boys	u12 Girls	u13 Girls	u14 Girls	u15 Girls
70m	10.2				10.6
100m	14.1	13.5	12.6	12.0	14.4	14.0	13.5	13.0
200m	28.6	27.5	26.0	24.5	29.6	28.5	27.5	26.5
400m	1.06.0	1.02.0	59.0	56.0	1.11.0	1.08.0	1.04.0	1.01.0
800m	2.35.0	2.30.0	2.25.0	2.20.0	2.45.0	2.40.0	2.35.0	2.30.0
1500m	5.15.0	5.05.0	4.55.0	4.45.0	5.40.0	5.30.0	5.20.0	5.10.0
60mH	10.3				10.6	10.3
80mH	13.5	13.0	13.5		14.2	13.8	13.2	13.0
90mH			14.2	14.0				14.4
100mH				15.4
300mH		49.0	46.0	43.0		54.0	51.0	48.0
1500mW	8.40.0	8.20.0	8.00.0	7.40.0	9.00.0	8.40.0	8.20.0	8.00.0
Long Jump	4.9m	5.1m	5.3m	5.5m	4.5m	4.7m	4.9m	5.1m
Triple Jump	9.7m	10.3m	10.9m	11.5m	9.3m	9.8m	10.3m	10.8m
High Jump	1.45m	1.5m	1.55m	1.6m	1.34m	1.4m	1.45m	1.5m
Shot Put	10.6m	11.4m	11.0m	11.8m	10.5m	10.0m	10.5m	11.0m
Discus	27.5m	30.0m	32.5m	35.0m	26.0m	28.0m	28.0m	30.0m
Javelin	30.0m	30.0m	35.0m	40.0m	22.0m	25.0m	25.0m	28.0m
Multi Event	2880	3200	3600	4000	2200	2500	2800	3100

Cross Country: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th place at state champs.

Athletes must reach the qualifying standard twice at their Centre to be eligible for the squad in all events except the Multi Event that requires achievement of the standard once.
Please see Jill Taylor if you have any queries regarding the SUNRAYSIA Squad.