Welcome to Pakenham Little Athletics Centre.

WELCOME -- to the Pakenham Little Aths Centre.

NEWSFLASH, results are now uploaded, click on the link to the Results/Records page above.

Congrats on making it to State Relay Championships

Congratulations to the following teams that have made it through to the State Relay Championships. We wish you every success in the events at State. Also congratulations to the teams and athletes that didn't quite make it. You all did the Pakenham Centre proud with your efforts on the day.

Special thanks goes out to all the parents and committee members and team leaders that attended on the day and assisted. Without you, the event would not have been the success it was.

Boys u11 - 4 x 100 (progression)
Boys u12 - 4 x 100 (progression)
Girls u12 - 4 x 100 (progression)
Boys u13 - Medley (qualified)
Girls u13 - 4 x 100 (progression)
Boys u14 - 4 x 100 (progression)
Boys u14 - 4 x 200 (progression)
Girls u14 - 4 x 100 (qualified)
Boys u15 - 4 x 100 (progression)

The State Relay Championships are being held on 14th December, 2008 at Olympic Park, Melbourne.

PLEASE NOTE that these Championships are being held on the same weekend as the Wiggles Concert, and the Dance Sport Championships in the Melbourne Sports Precinct. Parking will be VERY limited, and we ask that you plan your trip into Melbourne very carefully and accurately.

It might be a good idea to consider car pooling or catching a train on the day if possible.

State Relay Championships Timetable.

Coaching and Training Information.

Coaching is still happening on a Tuesday and Thursday. Coaching will now be focusing on all track and field events, although some consideration will be given to the teams that have made the State Relay Championships ensuring they are all set.

If you need specific assistance in any of your events, both Jody and Gordon are very approachable.

Thank you to all the other parents who have experience and skills we can use, your assistance is very much appreciated.

For more info, please contact Jody 0419 307 065 or
Gordon 0407 909 126.

McDonald's Travel Grants

The McDonald’s Victorian Travel Grants for Athletes are designed to offer an incentive to registered athletes of Victorian Little Athletics by providing financial encouragement to assist them in pursuing their sporting endeavours. A total of eight Travel Grants will be awarded in 2008/09 each worth $200 each. The grants will be awarded to applicants attending one or more of the following VLAA State Championship events:

State Relay Championships (December 14th) Olympic Park
State Multi Event Championships (January 31st & February 1st) Warrnambool
State Track & Field Championships (March 14th & 15th) Olympic Park
State Cross Country Championships (July 26th) Bundoora Park

For more information, click on the Travel Grants Information Sheet or Entry Form.

Upcoming Open Days and Events

Every year, over and beyond attending Toomuc Reserve there are lots of other athletic events happening across Victoria. These range from Region events, U6-U8 Southern Regional Carnival to State events, Multi's. Keep an eye for any event you would like to try.

Under 6 – 8 Little Athletics Carnival
A fantastic event for the U6-U8 kids. It provides them with an opportunity to meet kids from other centres, to participate in a whole lot of different events and to take part in the dragon races.
When: Sunday 7th December 2008
Where: Casey Little Athletics Centre, Edwin Flack Reserve, Manuka Road Berwick...Melways 111 H07
Info & Entry form: U6-U8 Carnival & Colouring competition sheet
Entry fee: $7.00 per athlete

State Relay Championships
Come along and cheer on the teams from Pakenham. We've had great success with 8 teams qualifying for 9 events. Hope to see you there.
When: Sunday 14th December 2008
Where: Olympic Park, Melbourne

McDonald's U11 Skills Clinics
U11 Athletes are invited to participate in a one of two skills clinics. The clinics are free of charge, although places are limited to 150 participants. The coaching will be on a rotational basis, with participants being coached in all U11 disciplines.

Athletes will receive coaching from the same coaches who run both the Junior Development Squad (JDS) and U13 Australian Little Athletic Championships (ALAC) programs.

Athletes of all abilities are invited. Information and brochures will be provided for all athletes to take the next step into JDS and beyond.
When: Saturday 10th January 2009
Where: Waverley
When: Sunday 11 January 2009
Where: Knox
Info & Entry form: U11 Skills Clinics

McDonald's U6-U10 On Track Clinic
U6-U10 Athletes are invited to attend a free clinic being held at Doncaster. Places are limited to 225 participants.

Coaching will be on a ratational basis, with 7 events for the U9-U10 and 6 events for the U6-U8. The U6-U8 will be involved in an On-Track session.

There is a possibility that some elite athletes will be in attendance, so here may be a chance to meet your heroes of Australian Athletics.

Keep an eye on the noticeboard at the Centre for more information.
When: Wednesday 14 January
Where: Doncaster

Regional Track & Field Championships
An opportunity to pit your skills against other athletes from within our region. More information available shortly.
When: Sat. 14th & 15th February 2009
Where: Frankston Little Athletics Centre, Ballam Park, Benanee Rd Frankston...Melways 103 B3

State Multi Event Championships
All athletes compete in five athletic disciplines: 100m, Hurdles, 800m, Long Jump and Discus. Points are allocated according to the level of performance achieved in each of the five events. For the kids, it gives you an opportunity to make some friends from across the state.
When: 31 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009
Where: Brauerander Park, Karamut Rd, Warrnambool
Please see the VLAA website for more informaiton. Athletes must enter online at the VLAA website.

State Track & Field Championships
Here's an opportunity to see the best Victorian Little Athletics has to offer. Lets wish all athletes success in making it through the Regional Championships and progressing to State.
When: Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd March 2009
Where: Olympic Park, Melbourne

Open Days/Twilights

Sunday 30th November, 2008 -
Waverley Open Day
Saturday 10th January, 2009 -
Rye Junior Gift
Sunday 18th January, 2009 -
Chelsea Open Day
Saturday 24th January, 2009 -
Knox 40th anniversary Open Twilight Meeting
Sunday 1st February, 2009 -
Bayside Open Day
Sunday 8th January, 2009 -
Seaford Open Day

Upcoming Coaching & Officials Courses.

Do you want to learn more about working with young athletes?
Do you want to help take the kids to the next level?
Are you confused about the skills the kids need?

Then we have a range of courses that could suit you.

Special Seminar for Little Athletics Level 2 Officals

This especially designed seminar is aimed at providing Little Athletics Level 2 Officials with the skills and expertise to become nationally accredited Level C Officials. It will assist Level 2 officials who would like to become a Chief at Region or State levels.Click here for the registration form. Special Seminar

Starters Seminar (C Grade) for Little Athletics

Are you the type that always loves to make a start, but never wants to be seen at the finish, then we have a course for you. Come to the "C Grade Starters Seminar" at Croydon on the morning of Sunday 30th November 2008

For your children to get the most out of Athletics, we need Coaches and Officals. Please try and make time to participate.