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February 2012 e-News Member Newsletter

Contact Details: Phone: (03) 9676 3600; Toll Free: 1800 689 112; Fax: (03) 9676 3601 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lavic.com.au

WELCOME BACK

Little Athletics Victoria would like to welcome all members back to the second half of the season. With a number of events still on the calendar, be sure to keep up to date with everything on our website – www.lavic.com.au

STATE RELAYS Saturday 28 January

Well done to all athletes who participated in the State Relay Championships. Full results are available on our website via the link to the right. Don’t forget to order photos from Sports In Focus from this event.

REGION TRACK & FIELD

The 2012 Region will be held at the following venues on the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February 2012:

Region Track & Field Dates & Venues:

Eastern Metro Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb @ Knox

Northern Metro Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb @ Diamond Valley Southern Metro Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb @ Frankston

th th Western Metro Sat 18 & Sun 19 Feb @ Corio Gippsland Country Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb @ Moe

Northern Country Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb @ Albury

th Western Country Sun 19 Feb @ Ballarat

Timetable for this event should be available at your Centre along with your allocation of parent duties. Be sure to check your Centre dates to see if any other activities at your Centre will be held over this weekend. Good luck to all athletes competing over this weekend and we look forward to seeing you in Bendigo. View it now by click here!

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Australia’s top athletes on track for London...... QANTAS TRACK CLASSIC

The Australian Track & Field Olympic Trials will take place at lakeside Stadium over the weekend 2-3 March 2012. There will be plenty of action happening over the weekend, with some of our greatest athletes competing over the weekend trying to secure their place on the Australian Team for the London Olympics. , , Tamsyn Manou and will be some of the athletes on the new track at Albert Park.

Tickets are now on sale through TICKETMASTER. http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/IAAF-Melbourne-Track-Classic-tickets/artist/1668438 Local athletes are eligible for a discounted rate of $12.80. To secure your discounted ticket, enter the promotion code “flame” when booking.

Event times are: Friday 2nd March, 6.00pm start. (Timetable will be confirmed shortly) Saturday 3rd March, 6.00pm start. (Timetable will be confirmed shortly)

McDonald’s – Experience of a Lifetime

With not many days to go before this competition closes, be sure to visit your local McDonald’s store if you have received a McDonald’s Achievement Award from your Centre. Just spend $10 in the Restaurant and send your coupon and receipt to McDonald’s head office by Tuesday 21 February 2012 (last mail). The winner will receive a weekend pass to the Australian Olympic Trials, which includes accommodation, VIP

seating and many other great prizes.

Don’t miss this great opportunity....

STATE TRACK & FIELD 24th & 25th March - BENDIGO

State Track & Field Championships Timetable State Track & Field Championships - Saturday Clashes - Sunday Clashes

Don’t forget to book your accommodation through this link.

Be sure to arrive on Friday night and get involved in the activities that will lead into these Championships.

U6 – U8 Skills Clinic (Registered Little Athletes only) – 6.00pm – 6.45pm (Registrations will open at 5.30pm) $15 – inclusive of the clinic, showbag and jumping castle LaTrobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex, Retreat Rd, Bendigo Online Entry & payment is compulsory for all entrants, with entries closing on Wednesday 21st March 2012.

Following the clinic, the Friday Night Frenzy will continue...... If you will be arriving into Bendigo on Friday night and starting to feel a bit peckish from the drive, be sure to head straight to the athletics track for a feast.

There will be a spit roast meal available, baked potato van, coffee van all at great prices.... Bring the family down, check out the track and meet some new friends. Additional details will be available on our website shortly, but make sure you book your accommodation for both Friday and Saturday nights, so you don’t miss out...

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SMR U6 to U8 Carnival

The 2011/2012 season is fast drawing to a close but there is still one fantastic, fun filled event to go. The Southern Metropolitan Region of Little Athletics Victoria is holding its annual U6 to U8 SMR Carnival on Sunday 04th March 2012. Time: 10am to 2.30pm. Venue: Oakleigh Little Athletics Centre - Davies Reserve - Talbot Ave, Oakleigh South. Melways Ref: 78 J1 Entry Fee: $10 per event which includes entry to every event plus show bag. How to Enter: On Line entry and payment via the SMR website (Click Here) or Click (here) to download the manual entry form and information flyer and return with payment as required.

Australian Little Athletics Championships Saturday 21st April - Hobart

This year’s Australian Little Athletics Championships will see the Victorian U13 & U15 teams head to Hobart. In the hope of regaining the trophies back from NSW, all U13 athletes competing at the Victorian State Championships will be closely watched by the Victorian Selectors. For all U13 athletes who medal in an event, you will be asked to try on the State Uniform. Please note, this does not guarantee you selection into the State Squad, but you are in there with a chance. The State Squad will be selected on the Sunday evening at the conclusion of the State Championships and all relevant athletes notified on the night.

Winter State Championships 2012

• State Cross Country – Sunday 5th August: Lardner Park, Warragul • Road Relays – Saturday 11th August: Venue to be confirmed

IGA Docket Competition

All members are reminded of the IGA Docket competition. To enter this competition it’s as easy as 1,2,3!

1. Purchase goods to the value of $20 from your local IGA store. 2. On the front of the docket write your name, address, telephone and Centre. 3. Send it to LAVic office, Locked Bag 1011, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207, for a chance to win $150 in prize money. All the dockets from your Centre will be added together, giving your Centre the chance to win one of 7 $2000 prize packs.

The competition runs from 01 December 2011 until 31 May 2012.

Parent Surveys

Little Athletics Victoria would like to thank the 2515 families who completed the Little Athletics Survey recently. With some great responses provided, the Association will look closely at these and definitely look to ways to implement some suggestions. As per the introduction one lucky athlete/parent has the opportunity to win a prize pack to the value of $1000. The winning family will be contacted shortly, with the winners name announced in the next edition of E news. Your input has been greatly appreciated.

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Good Friday Appeal 2012

Little Athletics Victoria has featured on the Good Friday Appeal’s website. Click here to view the article.

In preparation for our involvement in The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal, we are seeking volunteers who would like to assist at our Interactive Site on Friday 6th April 2012.

Volunteers can be adults or children who can help members of the public participate and learn about Little Athletics. We require volunteers for both morning and afternoon shifts.

Some of the activities we do are running races, standing jumps, standing throws along with face painting hair spray and an information desk. If you think you can assist, we would love to hear from you. Please email Steph Olsson – [email protected] with your availability – morning or afternoon, along with your relevant contact details.

Stawell Easter Carnival

As part of the 2012 Australia Post Carnival, Little Athletics Victoria in conjunction with McDonald’s will be conducting four handicap events including:

• 100m; 400m; 800m; 1600m (1 mile)

Applications are now available for ALL U9 - U15 Registered athletes. (No Qualifying Standards) To enter you will be required to enter your username and password to register – If you do not know this please click here or alternately contact the LAVic Office 9676 3600

All athletes will need to submit their personal best time (with verification) including location and date to assist with the handicapping of each event. Please note the following event performances will take precedence: o AA / SSA National Track & Field Championships o LAVic / AV State Track & Field Championship events o School Sports Victoria State Track & Field Championships (does not include zone / region) o LAVic Region Track & Field Event 2012

LAVic will consider and confirm entries after the closing date of: Sunday March 11th 2012 Each event carries $750 in prize money along with generous sash and trophies. Accommodation is also available for the weekend in Stawell and surrounding regional cities, with additional details available on our website. Accommodation options will be provided at a later date.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this historical and most prestigious event

Bali Niksoma

Congratulations to our Award Partner Bali Niksoma! Bali has been awarded for two consecutive years the Indonesia Leading Boutique Hotel 2011/12 by ITTA (Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards Foundation) The award was presented by the Founder of the ITTA Foundation, Mr Panca Rudolf Sarungu and received by Mr A.A. Gde Prastista, BSME, the Managing Director and owner of Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort during the Gala Award Night at the Jakarta Theatre Besar of Taman Ismail Marzuki on 17 November 2011 evening.

For more information regarding Bali Niksoma click on the logo.

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SPORTS IN FOCUS

Our official photographers will be in attendance at Bendigo for the upcoming State Track & Field Championships. Be sure to visit their stand and find a photo of yourself. With photographers covering all events, I’m sure you will appear on their great monitors, along with podium shots. Maybe you could put together a collage of photos from various meets throughout the season. Be sure to speak to one of their staff in blue and don’t miss the great savings you can get when you purchase at the meet.

All of the State Championships from this season are available for viewing via this link (insert link)

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation endorsed State or National sporting championships. With Track & Field Championships being held in Bendigo, you could be eligible.

Individual Application form - https://online.ausport.gov.au/lsc/apply/individual.aspx

To be eligible for a Local Sporting Champions grant, young people must meet the following criteria:

• Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in: o an official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), or o an official national championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), or o a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia. • Applications must be completed and submitted to the ASC prior to the championship commencing (Please note, saved applications must be submitted before the competition commences). • Travel greater than 250km return to participate in the championship. • Be an Australian citizen. • Must not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an event held during the current financial year. • Must not have received funding from another funding program administered by the ASC for the nominated championship.

UPCOMING DATES

February 2012 24-Feb-2012 AV Youth T & F / JDS Day 5 (24th - 26th Feb)

March 2012 02-Mar-2012 Olympic Games Selection Trials (2nd – 3rd March) 03-Mar-2012 IAAF World Challenge 04-Mar-2012 Coburg LAC: All Star Open Day 04-Mar-2012 SMR U6 – U8 Clinic 11-Mar-2012 Werribee LAC: Open Day 15-Mar-2012 Australian Junior Track & Field Championships (15th - 19th March) 24-Mar-2012 State Track & Field Championships 25-Mar-2012 State Track & Field Championships 25-Mar-2012 ALAC Squad Selection 31-Mar-2012 ALAC Camp

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