In July 2013 Ringwood Little Athletics Centre received the

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In July 2013 Ringwood Little Athletics Centre received the following awards at the annual

Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) Gala Awards Ceremony

TOP CENTRE (out of 103 Victorian Centres) Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) Top Centre Award

Coach of the Year – Peter Benifer

Ringwood has maintained a top 3 position as Top Centre for the last 4 years.

We also have athletes who currently hold State and Australian Little

Athletics records, which further enhances our reputation to produce great athletes.

We wish to thank all the Ringwood Centre Athletes, Parents and Volunteers for making Ringwood Little Athletics a great success.

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SEASON 2013 – 2014 HANDBOOK CONTENTS

****Please note that any changes to items or events printed in this Handbook will be notified to members via Clubs, Email, Newsletters, Noticeboard,

Announcements and the Website.

Section Page

1. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ......................................................................... 5 2. OUR AIM ................................................................................................... 6 3. CENTRE COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 7

3.1. AGE GROUP CO-ORDINATORS .............................................................. 9 4. CLUBS..................................................................................................... 10

4.1. Heathmont .................................................................................................. 10 4.2. Maroondah ................................................................................................. 10 4.3. Mullum ........................................................................................................ 11 4.4. Ringwood Heights .................................................................................... 11 4.5. Southwood ................................................................................................. 11 5. AGE GROUPS ......................................................................................... 12

5.1. Age Group Calculator .............................................................................. 12 6. CENTRE INFORMATION ........................................................................ 13

6.1. Parent Participation and Rosters .......................................................... 13 6.2. Centre Registration Fee Refund Policy ................................................ 14 6.3. Warm Ups ................................................................................................... 14 6.4. Adverse Weather Plan ............................................................................. 15 6.5. Twilight Competition ................................................................................ 15 6.6. Insurance .................................................................................................... 16 6.7. Canteen and BBQ ..................................................................................... 16 7. COMMUNICATION .................................................................................. 17 8. CENTRE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ........................................................ 17

8.1. Centre Monthly Meeting Dates ............................................................... 18 8.2. Annual General Meeting - 2014 .............................................................. 18 9. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 19

9.1. Club Uniforms ........................................................................................... 19 9.2. Centre Uniforms ........................................................................................ 19 9.3. Spikes ......................................................................................................... 20 10. AFFILIATED BODIES ............................................................................. 20 11. COACHING AND EDUCATION .............................................................. 21

11.1. Our Qualified Coaches ............................................................................ 21

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11.2. Our Qualified Walk Judges ..................................................................... 22 11.3. Coaching Courses .................................................................................... 22 11.4. Proclamation Park Walkers .................................................................... 22 11.5. Junior Development Squad .................................................................... 22 11.6. Crystal Creek Coaching Camps ............................................................ 25 12. SPECIAL EVENTS .................................................................................. 27

12.1. RINGWOOD BRING-A-FRIEND DAY ..................................................... 27 12.2. EMR CRYSTAL CREEK COACHING CAMPS....................................... 27 12.3. RELAY TEAMS - BOX HILL, REGION & STATE RELAYS ................. 27 12.4. RINGWOOD U9-U16 OPEN MULTI EVENT ........................................... 28 12.5. LAVIC STATE MULTI-EVENT .................................................................. 28 12.6. RINGWOOD RELAYTHON ....................................................................... 28 12.7. RINGWOOD SPECIAL EVENT ................................................................ 28 12.8. REGION & STATE TRACK & FIELD....................................................... 29 12.9. RINGWOOD CENTRE GAMES ................................................................ 29 12.10. Open Days .................................................................................................. 30 13. RINGWOD ATHLETIC CENTRE TRACK ............................................... 31 14. WEEKLY TRACK & FIELD CALENDAR ................................................ 32 15. CROSS COUNTRY 2014......................................................................... 34

15.1. Cross Country Calendar 2014 ................................................................ 36 16. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2013 ................................................................................................ 37 17. AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALAC) 2013 ..................................................................... 38 18. STATE EVENT RESULTS – 2012-13 ................................................... 39

18.1. STATE RELAY 2012-13 ............................................................................ 39 18.2. STATE MULTI-EVENT 2012-13 ............................................................... 40 18.3. State Track & Field Awards .................................................................... 40 18.4. Cross Country Awards ............................................................................ 41 19. CENTRE AWARDS AND RECORDS...................................................... 42

19.1. Personal Best Achievements ................................................................. 42 19.2. Age Group Award ..................................................................................... 43 19.3. Awards for 2012/13 ................................................................................... 44 19.4. Life Members ............................................................................................. 46 19.5. Ringwood Centre Records ..................................................................... 47 20. CODES OF CONDUCT AND POLICIES ................................................. 58

20.1. Administrators’ Code of Behaviour ...................................................... 59 20.2. Officials’ Code of Conduct ..................................................................... 60 20.3. Parents’ Code of Conduct....................................................................... 60 20.4. Spectators’ Code of Conduct ................................................................. 61

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20.5. Coaches’ Code of Conduct ..................................................................... 62 20.6. Little Athletes’ Code of Conduct ........................................................... 63 20.7. Health Policies .......................................................................................... 64 20.7.1. Healthy Food Choice Policy ................................................................... 64 20.7.2. Heat Hydration Guidelines ...................................................................... 64 20.7.3. Smoke Free Policy.................................................................................... 64 20.7.4. Sun Protection Policy .............................................................................. 64 20.7.5. Responsible Alcohol Management Policy ........................................... 64 20.7.6. Working With Children (WWC) Policy .................................................. 65 20.8. Safety Plans ............................................................................................... 66 21. DETAILED CALENDAR 2013/14 ............................................................ 68 22. SPONSORS / PARTNERS ...................................................................... 71

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1. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Welcome to our new and returning families to Ringwood Little Athletics Centre for season 2013-2014. At Ringwood we are very humbled to be voted Victorian Top Centre Award for 2013. We were also fortunate to have won the EMR Top Centre Award also. I urge you to take a look at our trophies on our Website. This year we commence Ringwood’s 44th Season of Little Athletics. Ringwood Little Aths is a family Centre promoting family fun and fitness. Here at RLAC we work together as a Centre to provide our athletes with a safe and enjoyable environment to bring out the best in every little athlete. To ensure a well run Centre we require many hands to ensure our competition days run smoothly. We ask each family to volunteer at least one out of every three weeks. I encourage you all to read the Code of Conduct and Centre Policies sections of this handbook. The notice board, club tables and officials table provide families with a variety of information points. Please read our current news on our website www.rlac52.com.au and weekly newsletter which is sent to your nominated email account. We trust that you will have an enjoyable season at Ringwood Little Athletics. Little aths encourages all athletes to get out and give it a go and try to improve their own PBs and make some new friends along the way. Enjoy! Belinda Maaskant

http://www.rlac52.com.au/

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2. OUR AIM The aim of Ringwood Little Athletics Centre Inc. is to develop positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle in children through athletic related activities. This will be achieved by: Providing soundly based athletic activities, focusing on personal achievement

and improvement of the individual Satisfying the needs of our athletes physical and social development Providing a caring and safe environment conducive to enjoyment and fun Fostering family participation and fitness Attracting the voluntary involvement of parents and children, by gaining their

commitment to the Centre and by developing their knowledge and skills

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3. CENTRE COMMITTEE

Role Name Contact Details

President Belinda Maaskant [email protected] 0425772647

Vice President VACANT

Secretary & Handbook

Jackie Guillou [email protected] 98735115

Treasurer Geoff Maclean [email protected] 0419226610

Registrar Matt Underwood [email protected] 98799867/0417364986

Records and Rankings

Emily Hills [email protected] 0419567335

IT Support Henk Westerveld [email protected] 88020397/0401770398

Catering Michelle Quan [email protected] 98769518/0403257677

Uniforms Wendy Reid [email protected] 98709442/0432604075

Relay Team Mgr

Warren Mullenger [email protected] 0412369054

T & F Team Mgr

Andrew Stafford [email protected] 0450784904

Cross Country Jackie Mooney &

Natalie Watt

[email protected] 98741054/0401137901 [email protected] 98742886/0411786812

Track &Field Coordinators

Phil McCreedy &

Natalie Ashton

[email protected] 98766006/0402597839

[email protected] 98790997/0413510233

Chief of Officials Debbie Voogd [email protected] 98764929

Announcer Rhonnie Neale [email protected] 98700894/0411588797

Officials Kim Rowe [email protected] 0448799566

mailto:[email protected]

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Equipment & Maintenance

Reinhart Hansen [email protected] 98700227/0418337304

Coaching and Education

Reinhart Hansen [email protected] 98700227/0418337304

Assist Coaching & Education

Mick Shaw [email protected] 0419504016

Champ. & Special Events

Irene Harris [email protected] 98763482/0402070099

PB Medals & Trophies

Tracy Lawrence [email protected]

RCH Relaython Jimmy D'Arcy [email protected] 98762513/0407480024

Centre Games Debbie Voogd &

Irene Harris

[email protected] 98764929

[email protected] 98763482/0402070099

EMR Reps Irene Harris [email protected] 98763482/0402070099

Andrew Stafford [email protected] 97205457/0450784904

EMR Comp. Rep.

Kim Rowe [email protected] 0448799566

RACS Com. of Council Rep.

Jackie Guillou [email protected] 98735115

Public Relations

VACANT

Website Bryce Sandow [email protected] 98726994/0412164118

Newsletter Bryce Sandow [email protected] 98726994/0412164118

Photographer Jeff Servaas [email protected]

Photographer Andrew McGrail 0412981038 [email protected]

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3.1. AGE GROUP CO-ORDINATORS


U6 Girl Jason Neale [email protected] 0400502269

U6 Boy VACANT

U7 Girl VACANT

U7 Boy Andrew Stafford [email protected] 0450784904

U8 Girls VACANT

U8 Boy Daniel Thorpe [email protected] 88020551/0425793484

U9 Girl Duncan Hind [email protected] 0404486510

U9 Boy Warren Mullenger [email protected] 0412369054

U10 Girl Andrew Watt [email protected] 98742886/0424154593

U10 Boy Mark Cek [email protected]

U11 Girl VACANT

U11 Boy VACANT

U12 Girl VACANT

U12 Boy Sue Nichol [email protected] 98701710/0417312704

U13 - U16 Claude Guillou [email protected] 98735115/0418528795

U13 - U16 Debbie Voogd [email protected] 98764929


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4. CLUBS

At Ringwood Centre there are 5 Clubs; each athlete is a member of a particular Club. Clubs have their own colours and uniform. Correct Club uniform MUST be worn while competing; this includes the Registration Chest Patch from LAVic. The Patch maybe sewn, pinned or velcro onto the front of the Top. NOTE: Athletes who do not wear correct uniform, INCLUDING THEIR PATCH, will not have a result recorded. Athletes will not be allowed to wear extra items of clothing with their uniform (e.g. track pants) whilst competing, except for hats. All Clubs have black shorts / bike shorts as part of the uniform. Shorts are to be plain black with NO PROMINENT patterns or logos eg. brand names showing and must be above the knee in length.

4.1. Heathmont

Colours: Navy Blue & Black Uniform: Club Top, black shorts (as approved by RLAC)

Role Name Phone Number

E-mail

President

Carmen Mullenger

97291294 0413634410

[email protected]

Team Manager

Andrew Stafford

97205457 0450784904

[email protected]

Other

4.2. Maroondah Colours: Dark Green & Black Uniform: Club Top, black shorts (as approved by RLAC)

Role Name Phone Numbers

E-mail

President

Team Manager

Other

Phil McCreedy

98766006 0413510233

[email protected]

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4.3. Mullum Colours: Red & Black Uniform: Club Top, black shorts (as approved by RLAC)


E-mail

President

Team Manager

Christine Weller

98794089

[email protected]

Other

4.4. Ringwood Heights Colours: Light Green & Black Uniform: Club Top, black shorts (as approved by RLAC)


E-mail

President Reinhart Hansen

0418 337 304 [email protected]

Team Manager

Other Avril Smith 0400289928

4.5. Southwood Colours: Yellow & Black Uniform: Club Top, black shorts (as approved by RLAC)

Role Name Phone E-mail

President

Sandy Turnbull

8711 4552 0421350310

[email protected]

Vice President

Natalie Watt 98742886 0411786812

[email protected]

Treasurer Shelley Graham

97203253 0422965733

[email protected]


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5. AGE GROUPS

5.1. Age Group Calculator Age Group for season is determined by age on the 1st October 2013 It is important that athletes are placed in the correct age group and birth certificate must be sighted.

‘97 ‘98 ‘98 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08

Jan 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Feb 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Mar 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Apr 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

May 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Jun 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

July 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Aug 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Sep 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Oct 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Nov 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

Dec 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

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6. CENTRE INFORMATION

6.1. Parent Participation and Rosters The Centre needs about 70 volunteers each Competition day to ensure all events are available to athletes and that each event is offered a number of times during the season. Without the required number of officials events may be cancelled or will be delay, and athletes will miss out. Parents are required to help out on Competition days according to the first letter of their surnames – A to F, G to N and O to Z. The Roster Group is advertised in the Weekly Track & Field Calendar section of this handbook and each week in the Newsletter. On special event days ie Centre Games we require all families to participate in the Roster and a duty will be allocated to each family registered for the special event. Parents are reminded to sign-in at the Officials table (located in front of the large grandstand) before going to an event. When parents sign-on they will be given a fluorescent vest to wear while on duty. Only Officials wearing these vests, and athletes, are permitted on the inside of fence and on field at RLAC. This is to ensure everyone’s safety. Also, when parents sign-on, points are allocated to the Club for the Harris Award which is presented at the end of the season.

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6.2. Centre Registration Fee Refund Policy No refunds unless extenuating circumstances and then only after the following procedures are strictly adhered to:

All Centre registration fee refund requests must be received in writing (email accepted) to the athletes Club representative. The Club is then to forward this request to the Centre Secretary for processing

All refunds require RLAC committee endorsement at a scheduled Committee meeting.

If an athlete has paid in full but has not competed (validation required by the RLAC Records and Rankings official) then the refund value will be the full Centre registration fee less expenses the Centre incurred through the registration process which include:

o LAVic registration fee o Multiple child discount provided (if applicable) o EMR registration fee o AC Robertson fee o Credit Card fees o Any other outstanding fee or debt that the athlete owes to the

Centre

No refund request will be approved should the athlete complete a 2 week trial period prior to Registering.

Special circumstances will be considered by the RLAC committee upon validation of requested documentation.

6.3. Warm Ups It is essential for all athletes to be at the track and participate in the organised Warm-up session. On Saturdays this session is held at 8:30am, (Twilights at 5:30pm) and competition starts at the completion of warm-ups for U6-U10 Age Groups. U11-U16 program starts earlier with Javelin or Throws at 8.00am. This is due to safety reasons. Athletes are advised to do warm-up exercises throughout the morning to help prevent muscle injuries.

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6.4. Adverse Weather Plan An email will be sent to all members by 8am on Saturday or 5.15pm on a Twilight Competition if a decision can be made early enough to cancel a Competition due to extreme weather conditions.

Otherwise, as a general rule, if the weather is wet or if the forecast is for extreme heat, still come to the track at the scheduled warm-up time. A final decision regarding holding competition, will be made by 9am on Saturdays – 6:30pm on Twilights – by the Committee. In these cases we will modify or cancel the scheduled program as deemed necessary.

If the weather becomes wet or extremely hot during competition time, a decision will be made by Committee members to modify or finish the program.

During extremely hot conditions, the Committee will make regular announcements about staying hydrated and being “Sun Smart”. We encourage all parents to ensure that their children are following these guidelines.

Parents are free to make their own decisions regarding whether their children should compete on such days.

6.5. Twilight Competition Each Season, we conduct several Twilight Meetings held on Friday evenings. Please note that there will be no Saturday Competition the morning after (except for a special split week where the U9-U16 compete on the Friday & the U6-U8 compete on the Saturday – see calendar for dates). Warm-ups commence at 5.30pm with competition commencing at 5.45pm for U6-U10 Age Groups. U11-U16 program starts earlier at 5.00pm with Javelin or Throws due to safety reasons.

The Centre will conduct a BBQ so all in attendance can have an enjoyable evening.

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6.6. Insurance All registered Little Athletes are insured for medical and hospital expenses, less amounts recovered from other sources. They are covered during all Centre activities including associated travelling. Medical expenses include – Medical, Hospital, Dental, Funeral, Ambulance, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Therapy and Pharmaceutical costs payable on amounts not otherwise recoverable by a fund. An excess does apply on any one claim. Claim forms are available from the Centre Secretary and the LAVic office. Voluntary helpers are also insured whilst they are engaged in Centre activities or associated duties, providing they are members of Ringwood Little Athletics Centre Inc. and sign an Ordinary Members Form available at the Club Tables or Officials Table on request. Note: When attending the Centre or other LAVic approved activities at Proclamation Park; insurance does NOT cover non-athletics activities and activities outside the fenced area of the athletics track (e.g. the park opposite the gate to the track).

To minimise the risk of injury, athletes are advised to follow Competition Regulations and to ‘warm-up’ before an event. The Age Group Managers and Coaches will help you with the recommended stretching exercises. It is very important that all athletes arrive at the track at least 15 minutes before the beginning of Competition to participate in the organised Warm-up Session.

6.7. Canteen and BBQ The smooth running of the Canteen and BBQ each week is essential to the ongoing future of Ringwood Centre, as this is our main fundraising for the season. Please support both the Canteen and the BBQ by purchasing items and also helping serve or cook. All help is greatly appreciated.

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7. COMMUNICATION Should you require information or want to raise an issue please see your Club representatives first. Club Presidents and Managers will often be able to assist you immediately and they represent you on the Centre Committee. To keep you informed as to what is happening around the Centre and how you can help your athletes achieve the most from Little Athletics, Ringwood Centre will be producing a Newsletter on a regular basis. Please advise your Club if any of your contact details change – including your email address Also check the Notice Board, talk to your Club people and visit our website.

Centre Mobile: 0409 943 660 Website: www.rlac52.com.au Email: [email protected]

8. CENTRE COMMITTEE MEETINGS It is important that all members of the Centre Committee attend these meetings, and that each Club has at least one representative in attendance. These meetings are where all the decisions and planning take place for the future direction of Ringwood Centre. These Meetings are the ideal forum to raise ideas and make suggestions regarding the general running of the Centre and Clubs. Meetings are open to all parents of athletes and interested persons.

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8.1. Centre Monthly Meeting Dates

As a rule it will be the 1st Monday each month. However, there are two exceptions which are:

November 2013, 2nd Monday of the Month due to Melbourne Cup

January 2014 where it will be the 2nd Monday of the Month. All meetings will be held at RAC Committee Room and commence at 7.30pm.

No Date 1. Monday 6th May 2013

2. Monday 3rd June 2013

3. Monday 1st July 2013

4. Monday 5th August 2013

5. Monday 2nd September 2013

6. Monday 7th October 2013

7. Monday 11th November 2013

8. Monday 2nd December 2013

9. Monday 13th January 2014

10. Monday 3rd February 2014

11. Monday 3rd March 2014

12. Monday 7th April 2014

8.2. Annual General Meeting - 2014

The AGM will be held on a date TBC in May at 7.30pm until approximately 9.00pm the venue and date will be advertised in the Newsletter and on the website closer to the date.

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9. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

9.1. Club Uniforms All Clubs have a competition uniform, which every athlete MUST wear during Centre competitions. All Clubs have a Club Top which is worn with plain black shorts. Shorts are to be above the knee and only small patterns or emblems/brands visible. The uniform also includes the LAVic chest patch which is given to each athlete on registration. The patch must be attached to the front of each athlete’s Top for the athlete to be eligible to compete in events. During competition the athlete is not permitted to wear a windcheater, track top, etc. Track pants are permitted in cold weather in throws events only. Any athlete who is not in CORRECT UNIFORM three weeks after their registration WILL NOT HAVE A RESULT RECORDED: THEREFORE A TICKET WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This will impact on the athlete gaining PB’s and Centre Records. It is a LAVic, insurance and sponsorship requirement that correct uniform is to be worn during competition – this includes the patch. All Uniforms are at a cost of $30.00. The Uniform Co-ordinator will be available from 9:00-10:00am each Saturday morning. CASH or CHEQUE only

9.2. Centre Uniforms An athlete competing at Region or State level, including the Cross Country competition, must be wearing CORRECT LAVic approved Ringwood Centre Uniform. LAVic will disqualify athletes competing at Region or State levels that are not in correct uniform. Centre uniform consists of black shorts (supplied by the athlete) and a RLAC singlet or crop top which can be purchased for $30. Please see the Centre Uniform Co-ordinator for further details. CASH or CHEQUE only

Undergarments - Club and Centre Uniforms

Tops: If a top is worn under a Club or Centre uniform the colour must be either the shirt colour or white Leggings/Compression Shorts: If worn under a Club or Centre uniform the colour must be the same colour as the shorts, black or natural. No logos are to be visible.

****NO CREDIT CARD FACILITIES FOR UNIFORM**** ****CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY****

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9.3. Spikes Spikes are only permitted for U12 – U16 age groups. Spikes are only permitted in laned events up to 400m, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Javelin. Spikes are NOT permitted during unlaned circular events, except that spikes may be worn by U14, U15, and U16’s in the 800m & the 1500m running events. Track Management only permits 7mm conical spikes to be worn at the Ringwood Track. Athletes will be asked to change spikes if the spikes they have are unsuitable for the track surface. The Canteen usually stocks suitable spikes. If spikes are being worn, starting blocks must be used. SPIKES MAY ONLY BE WORN ON THE TRACK DURING COMPETITION – FOR SAFETY REASONS PLEASE REMOVE SPIKES WHEN WALKING ON ADJOINING AREAS, INCLUDING THE GRANDSTANDS, OR IN OTHER AREAS OF THE ARENA.

10. AFFILIATED BODIES LITTLE ATHLETICS VICTORIA (LAVic) Ringwood is one of 103 Little Athletic Victoria Centres in Victoria. LAVic is responsible for setting standards, maintaining competition regulations, keeping Little Athletics in the public eye and for conducting Championship events at State level.

The Little Athletics Victoria Mission Statement:

Through the enjoyment of athletics, develop positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle for our children, families and community. EASTERN METROPOLITAN REGION (EMR) Ringwood Centre is one of 12 Centres in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The Region administration is responsible for conducting Regional heats for qualifications to State championship events. Our Region also conducts coaching camps where athletes can learn from top-level accredited coaches.

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CONTACTING REGION AND LAVic

Communication with Region and LAVic personnel is to be directed through the Centre Secretary or President. Websites of Affiliated Bodies LAA [Little Athletics Australia] ......................... www.littleathletics.com.au LAVic [Little Athletics Victoria] ...................................... www.lavic.com.au EMR [Eastern Metropolitan Region] ................. www.emrlittleaths.com.au RLAC [Ringwood Little Athletics Centre] .................... www.rlac52.com.au

11. COACHING AND EDUCATION

11.1. Our Qualified Coaches All our coaches are accredited and certified to standards set by the Australian Sports Commission in conjunction with Athletics Australia and the Australian Track and Field Coaching Association (ATFCA). Level 0 Irene Harris Level 1 Deb Hamshaw (Beginning Coach)

Level 2 Reinhart Hansen (Club Coach – All Events excl. Pole Vault)

Mick Shaw (Jumps Coach) Claude Guillou (Junior Coach) Level 3 Peter Benifer (Advanced Sprints & Hurdles Coach)

Bernie Curtin (Advanced Throws Coach) Tim Moore (Advanced Jumps Coach) Reinhart Hansen (Advanced Sprints & Relays Coach) Level 4 Neville Harris (Specialist Coach) Peter Benifer, Bernie Curtin, Tim Moore Reinhart Hansen and Neville Harris are also LAVIC Junior Development Squad (JDS) coaches (refer page 22 for more information on JDS). If athletes are interested in organised Coaching Sessions, please refer to the weekly Newsletter for Coaching times or contact Reinhart Hansen for further information.

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11.2. Our Qualified Walk Judges Walk Judges: Denise Bannon, "D" Grade Susan Taylor, Neville Harris

11.3. Coaching Courses During the season, LAVic run several coaching and information sessions. These are an excellent way to learn more about athletics and be more involved with your child’s activities. Coaching Courses to be held in our Region will be advised through the Newsletter, announcements and website. If a parent/helper is interested in attending an Introduction to Coaching course please notify the Secretary or Coaching Co-ordinator Reinhart Hansen.

11.4. Proclamation Park Walkers This Club provides specialised training and extra competition for children interested in improving their race walking skills. The Walkers Club meets each Wednesday at 7:00pm. For further information, contact Denise Bannon – 9870 9143

11.5. Junior Development Squad The Junior Development Squad (JDS) gives U12 – U16 athletes an opportunity to gain new skills and improve technical competencies through participation in coaching and training sessions with some of Victoria’s leading coaches. Training with other keen and enthusiastic squad members is both fun and motivational and helps develop new friendships based on an enjoyment of athletics. The emphasis on learning new athletic skills and improving existing ones is in a friendly and supportive environment. The program consists of numerous activities including coaching days, education sessions and role model sessions with elite athletes, invites to attend events and a highlight for the year is the JDS coaching camp.

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JDS Qualifying continued:

JDS is open to all qualified athletes in the Under 12 to Under 16 age groups.

U11 athletes can only apply from June to September to be eligible for JDS next season.

JDS qualifying runs from October to September yearly, i.e. 1 full summer & winter season.

Athletes qualify in their current age group. Use your age group of the current season to check against the standards, not the age group you will be next season.

An athlete must qualify in 1 event twice at separate meets or 2 separate events once to be eligible, unless you achieve a Top 8 finish at either the State Multi Event or Cross Country Championships.

JDS applications open in June and close in March and will be on the website as an online entry only.

All applications using performances from season 2012 -2013 must be submitted by 1st October 2013, following this date the athletes must qualify in their new age group in season 2013 – 2014.

Supporting documentation (copy of results) must be supplied to verify the performance used on the application for all results other than LAVic Region and State Championships, otherwise application will not be accepted. These can be posted, faxed or emailed through, details below.

Athletes must qualify and re-apply each year to become members. The athlete must achieve the qualifying performances at any of the following.

1. Little Athletics Victoria Centre competition, Open days, Region & State Championships.

2. SSV State Championships (Primary or Secondary), SSA National Championships.

3. AV Shield, Youth Championships and events including “All Schools” competitions.

4. APS / AGS Combined finals.

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11.6. Crystal Creek Coaching Camps

For further information and registration forms are available from RLAC Camp Co-ordinator Irene Harris.

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12. SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the Season there are many special events for our athletes to attempt. We encourage all athletes to enter and compete in as many of these events as possible as it exposes them to different types and styles of competition.

12.1. RINGWOOD BRING-A-FRIEND DAY Friday 18th October 2013 Athletes are encouraged to invite a friend to join us for the evening to learn what we do at Little Aths while keeping fit and having fun. If your friend cannot attend on this night, they may come to any other of our regular competition meetings as a come and try athlete. There is a competition for those athletes who Bring-A-Friend. Further information will be advised through the Centre newsletter

12.2. EMR CRYSTAL CREEK COACHING CAMPS U12-U15 athletes 15 - 17 November U10-U11 athletes 6 - 8 December See page 24 for further information or contact the RLAC Camp Co-ordinator Irene Harris on 0402070099.

12.3. RELAY TEAMS - BOX HILL, REGION & STATE RELAYS

Please consider becoming part of Ringwood’s Relay Team. For more information speak to our Team Manager, Warren Mullenger Box Hill Sunday 10th November 2013 – Box Hill Region Sunday 1st December 2013 – Yarra Ranges State Saturday 14th December 2013 – Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park There are regulations regarding qualifiers to progress from Region to State. We ask athletes to be available for both dates prior to entering a Team so that other members of the Team are not disadvantaged. The Centre pays the entry fee of $15 per Team for athletes competing in Region & State Relays Teams. Parents of participating athletes are required to do a duty at Region and State if they progress.

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12.4. RINGWOOD U9-U16 OPEN MULTI EVENT Sunday 24th November 2013 – All Day. This event is open to all Victorian U9-U16 registered Little Athletes. This event is a good preparation for the State Multi-Event. It is a great opportunity for all athletes in these age groups to experience a different style of competition, and compete against athletes from other Centres. FREE entry for Ringwood registered athletes and $10 for athletes from other Centres.

12.5. LAVIC STATE MULTI-EVENT Day 1: Saturday 1st February 2014 - Bendigo Day 2: Sunday 2nd February 2014 - Bendigo Entry is via LAVic website and is $15 per athlete Competition will be held at Bendigo The multi-event is a test of an athlete’s all-round athletic ability. Competing in 5 events; 100m, Long Jump, Sprint Hurdles, Discus (Shot Put for Girls) and 800m. Points are allocated for the performance in each event using the Alberta youth table scoring system. The athlete with the most points accumulated is the multi-event winner. The number of events for U14 to U16 age groups have increased from 5 to up to 8 events spread across two days of competition instead of one. Important notes: - U14-16’s compete over both days.

12.6. RINGWOOD RELAYTHON Saturday 8th February 2014 - In association with LAVic this event is conducted to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital. The Relaython is conducted in Lane 1 while normal competition is in progress. Athletes in Lane 1 will carry a baton continuously for the duration of the competition.

12.7. RINGWOOD SPECIAL EVENT Saturday 15th February 2014 – 8.30am to 1pm. For Ringwood athletes only. This event will be taking the place of our Pentathlon Day, further information will be available in our Centre Newsletter. . Entry forms required and will be available from Club tables in November 2013.

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12.8. REGION & STATE TRACK & FIELD Open to athletes in the U9 – U15 age groups. Entries need to be done on-line via the LAVic website. Region: Saturday 22rd and Sunday 23rd February – Nunawading State: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March – Albert Park Athletes may enter up to 4 events each. As with Relays, there are regulations regarding qualifiers to progress from Region to State.

LAVic eligibility criteria: Must have competed in minimum 4 Centre

Competition Days prior to close of entries and 50% of available Centre competition days since registration.

12.9. RINGWOOD CENTRE GAMES Saturday 15th March 2014 – All day. Centre Games is the big competition at Ringwood for the Track & Field season. Entry fee for these Games has been included in your registration fee. Medals are awarded to the first three placegetters in each final with ribbons to minor places. Points are also awarded to Clubs on athlete’s places in the finals. The winning Club at the end of the day is awarded the Bruce Seeley Shield. There is a fair and just points system in place so each Club has an equal chance of winning the Shield. Clubs are encouraged to have as many of their athletes enter as possible. Although this is a longer day than normal, our athletes have a lot of fun with many gaining medals or ribbons in their favourite events. Further information and entry forms will be available in January 2014. Eligibility criteria for Centre Games: Must have competed 50% Centre Competitions since registered with a minimum 5 days prior to Centre Games day.

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12.10. Open Days A number of Centres across Victoria organise Open Days as part of their calendar of events. Information about these days will be displayed on the Notice Board or in the Newsletter. Contact Secretary for Entry Forms or see the website of the hosting Centre. The Centres and Dates we know of at time of printing:

Date Centre

20/10/2013 LAVic 50 Years Open Day (Geelong)

10/11/2013 Box Hill Invitational Relays

10/11/2013 Rochester Open Day

24/11/2013 Ringwood U9-U16 Open Multi Event

24/11/2013 Sale (inaugural) Open Day

07/12/2013 Whittlesea City LAC Open Day (Twilight)

21/12/2013 Doncaster Open Twilight

16/02/2014 Collingwood Open Day

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14. WEEKLY TRACK & FIELD CALENDAR Season 2013 – 2014 Competition Times:

(Unless otherwise advised)

Saturday – 8:45 am to approx. noon for U6-U10 and U11-U16 program commences 8.00am with Javelin or Throws.

Friday Twilight– 5:45pm to approx. 8:45pm for U6-U10 and U11-U16 program commences 5.00pm with Javelin or Throws

Warm ups - All Athletes should arrive by 8.30am on Saturday or 5.15pm on Friday Twilight to participate in the warm-up.

Athletes arriving after 8.15am or 5.15pm will not be able to participate in Javelin or Throws.

Day/

Date Event Roster &

Duty

Group

OCTOBER

Sat 5 Competition ALL

Sat 12 Competition A-F

Fri 18 Twilight - Bring a Friend G-N

Sat 26 Competition O-Z

NOVEMBER

Fri 1 Twilight A-F

Sat 9 Competition G-N


Sat 23 U6-U8 Competition 9am-11am ALL

Sun 24 *U9-U11 Open Multi Event – All day ALL


DECEMBER


Fri 13 Twilight U9-U16 only ALL

Sat 14 U6-U8 Competition only 9am-11am ALL

Sat 21 Competition – SANTA VISIT O-Z

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Weekly Track and Field Calendar continued Day/

Date Event Roster &

Duty

Group

JANUARY


Fri 24 Twilight G-N

Fri 31 Twilight O-Z

FEBRUARY

Sat 8 RCH Relaython/Competition A-F

Sat 15 *Special Event Competition ALL

Fri 21 Twilight G-N

MARCH


Fri 7 Twilight A-F

Sat 15 *Ringwood Centre Games ALL


FOR A DETAILED CALENDER THAT INCLUDES REGION AND STATE EVENTS AND COURSES REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS BOOKLET

ROSTER & DUTY GROUP - The first letter of surname indicates the Duty

Roster Group for that day. This includes assisting with set up and pack up duties on that date. Please ensure you arrive by 8.15am on Saturdays and 5.30pm on Fridays. Ensure that you sign in at the Officials table. *These events are FREE but require an Entry Form to be completed and ALL parents of competing athletes to participate in the duty roster. If you are unable to participate in the duty roster DO NOT enter. Entry forms will be available at Club tables. Check with your Club representative.

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15. CROSS COUNTRY 2014 Cross Country is a continuation of the Track & Field season; this competition is included in your registration fees for 2013/14. However, a small fee of between $20 to $30 will be required to register with Cross Country Team Manager, to cover the Sunday XC Open Days, Eastern 7 Reward Day and Region (EMR) entry fees. All athletes are encouraged to take advantage of this competition whether it is for general fitness or for preparation for the schools cross country competition. Our first race will be advertised in the weekly newsletter. If not currently registered for the 2013/14 Track and Field Season the Cross Country registration fee is $65 (this includes the LAVic Registration fees) plus the $20 to $30 Open Day fee mentioned above. Athletes are required to compete in a Competition Uniform as approved by Ringwood Centre Committee and can be purchased through the Team Manager. A Registration and Information Day will be held closer to the start of the new Cross Country Season. Cross Country is held on a Sunday morning between 10am and 12noon: with different Centres within our sub-Region taking turns to provide a suitable venue. Ringwood will be hosting one event this season and parent assistance is compulsory for all RLAC parents of competing athletes. If Sunday mornings is not convenient then we are able to run athletes from Ringwood at the Knox Saturday competition. Athletes compete in the same age group as they do for the Track & Field season 2013/14. Each age group has their own distances with Open Days allowing an athlete to run up one age group only. Boys and girls may run together depending on the size of the field of athletes on the day.

Sunday Eastern 7 Program

Time Distance Age Groups

9.30 am 2000m U11 – U12

9.45 am 1500m U9 – U10

10.00 am 500m U6

10.15 am 1000m U7 – U8

10.30 am 3000m U13 – U16 Please note starting times are an approximate time only and may change. Changes will be advertised on the website when available.

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Cross Country 2014 continued As with Track & Field, athletes can be very competitive or they can run for fun and fitness. Each athlete competes in one race per day. Athletes may choose to compete in as many or as few venues as they wish during the season including Saturday & Sunday. The E.M.R XCountry Championships requires pre-entry registration through the Cross Country Team Manager. There is a minimum requirement of participation in 5 of the 8 Sunday competitions to be eligible for an award at “Eastern 7” (Sunday) Cross Country or an equal level of participation in the Knox (Saturday) events to be eligible for an award at “Eastern 7”. However, any athlete can compete on this day. Open Days are local Championships and both individual and team medals are awarded. Region and State Championships are held for U9-15 age groups with U6-8 only competing in the Regional event (subject to change) and U7 & U8 competing at State as an Invitational event only. Any further enquires – please speak the Cross Country Team Manager or Centre President, or email [email protected]


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15.1. Cross Country Calendar 2014

(Eastern 7 Sunday Competition Calendar) (Unless otherwise advised)

DATE CENTRE MEL. No

LOCATION

27th April Box Hill 61B6 Gardiners Creek

4th May Kew (Bring a Friend Day) 45K5 Stradbroke Park

11th May Mother’s Day (no comp)

18th May Camberwell/Malvern 61J3 Orchard Grove

25th May Ringwood 49F12 Proclamation Park

1st June Nunawading OPEN DAY 62C8 Bill Sewart Track

8th June BENALLA (Queen’s Birthday)

15th June Box Hill OPEN DAY 60J2 Wattle Park

22nd June EMR XCOUNTRY Championship TBA

29th June School Holidays – No comp.

6th July School Holidays – No comp.

13th July Collingwood/Doncaster 33F10 Ruffey Lake

19th July Saturday Knox Open Day – Entry Fee

72A2 Nortons Park

20th July ***Eastern 7 Reward Day 33F10 Ruffey Lake

26th July STATE XCOUNTRY Championship

Brimbank Park

*** Must have competed at least 5 times in our Sunday Competition DO NOT COUNT REGION

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16. Members of Parliament Volunteer Awards 2013

Congratulations to Irene Harris who was awarded the Long Term

Volunteer Service Award. This award was determined by a panel which included Mike Symon the Federal Member for Deakin and was presented by Mike Symon on the 31st of July 2013.

Irene has been a volunteer at Ringwood Little Athletics Centre for more than 30 years. During this time she has held numerous positions on the

Committee and Executive Committee including President, Vice President and many years in the position of Championships and Special Events,

ensuring our “Special Event” days such as Pentathlon, Centre Games and Open Multi run smoothly. She also has been a long-term representative for Ringwood at EMR meetings.

On behalf of all Ringwood members – Thank you Irene for all your work!

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17. Australian Little Athletic Championships (ALAC) 2013

The 2013 ALAC was held on the 28th April in Canberra. 22 U13 athletes and 4 U15 athletes with equal number of boys and girls represent each State. Ringwood once again had an athlete represented in the team. This is the 3rd consecutive Season for Ringwood to have someone make the Team. Congratulations to Amy Benifer who was selected for the U15 Multi Event which involved competing in 5 events - Long Jump, 100m, 90H, Discus and 800m. Points from each event are calculated to determine the winner. Amy finished 8 th overall. Winner of the Trevor Billingham Trophy for the Australian Teams Championship U13 was NSW, WA finished 2nd with Victoria a close 3rd. The 2014 ALAC will be held in Melbourne in May.

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18. STATE EVENT RESULTS – 2012-13

18.1. STATE RELAY 2012-13 State Relays were held at Albert Park on 1st December 2012. 15 teams from Ringwood qualified or progressed from EMR to State Relays and of those 15 teams 4 medalled.

U10 Mixed 4x100 – Gold (Mali Neale, Zara Hannigan, Ben Sandilands &

Jordan Milne)

U10 Boys 4x200m – Gold (Bradley Plant, Aiden Begg, Ben Sandilands &

Jordan Milne)

U10 Boys 4x100m – Bronze (Bradley Plant, Aiden Begg, Ben Sandilands &

Jordan Milne)

U9 Girls 4x100 – Bronze (Dee Dee Deng, Soraya Maclean, Georga Watt & Chantelle Underwood)

U10 Boys 4 x 200 Team – 1st U10 Mixed 4 x 100 Team – 1st

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18.2. STATE MULTI-EVENT 2012-13 The State Multi-Event Championship was held at Albert Park on the 15th & 16th December. Ringwood had 22 athletes competing. Congratulations to all athletes. RLAC Top ten finishers:

U9 Girl Soraya Maclean – 4th

U9 Girl Georgia Watt – 8th

U14 Boy Stephen Dang – 9th

U14 Girl Bianca Hansen – 9th

U15 Boy Andrew Bialecki – 4th

U15 Girl Amy Benifer – 2nd

18.3. State Track & Field Awards

RLAC Medallists were:

GOLD

U15 Danielle Shaw – 90mh

U14 Bianca Hansen – Shot Put

U14 Bianca Hansen – Discus

U14 Stephen Dang – 300mh

SILVER

U15 Amy Benifer – High Jump

U15 Andrew Bialecki – Shot Put

U15 Andrew Bialecki - Discus

BRONZE

U15 Amy Benifer – 300mh

U15 David Friend – 1500m

U14 Stephen Dang – 90mh

U11 Zoe Neale – 200m

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18.4. Cross Country Awards

STATE ROAD RELAYS 2013 The State Road Relays were held at Sandown Racecourse on Saturday 11th May 2013. Congratulations to Dee Dee Deng, Soraya Maclean and Olivia Henry in the U9 Girls team who finished 1st.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY 2013 This year the State Cross Country Championships were held at Lardner Park, Lardner on Saturday 3rd August. All athletes competed very well. Top 10 finishes were:

Age Athlete Place

U7 Boys Jacob Henry 3rd

U7 Boys Joshua Galstians 6th

U9 Girls Dee Dee Deng 1st

U9 Girls Georgia Watt 3rd

U10 Boys Harry Dodds 2nd

U12 Boys William Pentland 4th

U15 Boys David Friend 3rd

U15 Boys Matthew Voogd 10th

TEAM RESULTS

U7 Boys Jacob Henry, Joshua Galstians & Jake Galstians

1st

U9 Girls Dee Dee Deng, Georgia Watt & Olivia Henry

1st

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19. CENTRE AWARDS AND RECORDS

19.1. Personal Best Achievements For PB medals, ONLY PBs achieved at Ringwood Centre competitions and ONLY upon becoming a fully registered member. The numbers of PBs required for a medal are as follows:

Medal U6 - U7 U8 U9 – U10 U11 – U16

Bronze 4 8 12 15

Silver 9 16 19 25

Gold 15 20 25 30

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19.2. Age Group Award

Aim: To recognise the athlete who had the overall best performance for the year in his/her age group. Award Qualification: 1. Age event qualification:

(a) U6 – U12 Must compete in all available events for that age group a

minimum of 3 times (b) U13 – U16 Must compete in at least 12 events for that age group a

minimum of 3 times.

2. Where any event is offered less than 5 times, participation of less than 3 times is accepted.

3. Participation in Centre Games events is not counted towards the minimum

participation requirement for this award, but Centre Games performances are eligible for PB’s

4. Must attend a minimum of 50% of available Centre competition meetings. 5. Only competition at the Ringwood Centre will be recognized for this award. Award Criteria:

1. An athlete’s best performance for the season in cross section of events is

considered. 2. Using a performance chart for each age group, points are given for the

athlete’s best performances. 3. The athlete with the greatest total of points is the Centre Athlete for that age

group. 4. The number of PBs accumulated throughout the year is NOT a criterion for

this award

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19.3. Awards for 2012/13

Centre Age Group Awards:

Age Award Winner Club

U6 Boys Ryan Maaskant Southwood

U6 Girls Maddy Sandow Southwood

U7 Boys Remy Maclean Southwood

U7 Girls Chelsea Stergiopoulos Heathmont

U8 Boys Blake Mullenger Heathmont

U8 Girls Joint Jessica Sandilands Maroondah

U8 Girls Joint Alexis Stergiopoulos Heathmont

U9 Boys Tyrese Pomponio Heathmont

U9 Girls Georgia Watt Southwood

U10 Boys Ben Sandilands Maroondah

U10 Girls Zara Hannigan Heathmont

U11 Boys Benjamin Voogd Ringwood Heights

U11 Girls Brooke Mullenger Heathmont

U12 Boys Aaron Peter-Budge Southwood

U12 Girls Charlie Guillou Southwood

U13 Boys James Nichol Southwood

U13 Girls Jasmine Rowe Mullum

U14 Boys Stephen Dang Heathmont

U14 Girls Bianca Hansen Ringwood Heights

U15 Boys Nick Repalust Heathmont

U15 Girls Amy Benifer Southwood

U16 Boys Jourdon Stamatakos Heathmont

U16 Girls Not awarded

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Athlete 5 Year Service Awards:

William Pentland – Maroondah Jake Ireland – Maroondah

Luke Mitchell – Heathmont Alan Chan – Heathmont

Jackson Stamatakos – Heathmont Elliott Pentland – Maroondah

Ruby D’Arcy – Mullum Matthew Edge – Ringwood Heights

Riley Turnbull – Southwood Mahalia Hills – Maroondah

Darcy Ireland – Maroondah Imogen Van Rensburg – Southwood

Ben Sandilands – Maroondah Sylvia Dang – Heathmont

Elise Davies – Southwood Stephanie Kewley – Heathmont

Oliver Van Rensburg – Southwood Breanna Turnbull – Southwood

Brooke Mullenger – Heathmont Molly McDonald – Heathmont

Zoe Neale – Heathmont Ethan Mulligan – Heathmont

Arianna Forman – Southwood Rachel O’Brien – Ringwood Heights

Bess Hamshaw – Mullum Emme Duncan – Southwood

Jordan Milne - Maroondah Julian Hopkins – Ringwood Heights

Athlete Long Service Award:

Amy Benifer – Southwood Khy Blizzard – Heathmont Julian Malander – Heathmont

Parent Volunteer Service Award:

Claude Guillou – Southwood Reinhart Hansen – Ringwood Heights Brett Graham – Southwood Tracey Dalboni – Southwood Emily Hills - Heathmont

Parent Outstanding Service Award:

Robert Repalust - Heathmont

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Harris Award – Parent Volunteer Award 2012/13: Awarded to the Club that records the most points for having parent helper who participate on the Centre/Club Committee and/or sign-on for the Officials Roster during the 2012/13 Centre Competition Season was - Mullum

Bruce Seeley Shield: Presented to the Winning Club at Centre Games The Bruce Seeley Shield winner for 2013 was – Heathmont

19.4. Life Members

No life members were added for the 2012/13 season

Gordon Beavis Irene Harris Barb Irish

Bruce Seeley Jim Corcoran Trevor Street

John O’Loughlin Ewan Nichols Mark Langley

Sue Garner Roger Glendenning Graeme Woodward

Graeme Shiel Sandra Gantner Stella Woodward Dianne Allen Peter Oliver Peter Benifer Neil Race Jeff Carle Graeme Eslick Sue Luscombe Dick Richey Neville Harris Brian Durkin Mike Nunn Russell Sinclair Bob Bray Lindsay Glen Bruce Hill Lorraine Seeley Joe Coppi Charles Gorman Jim Gray

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19.5. Ringwood Centre Records

* - Indicates record broken last season

CENTRE RECORDS – U6 BOYS

50m R. Maaskant S/W 10.24 2013 *

70m B. Sandilands MAR 12.74 2009

100m J. Milne MAR 18.15 2009

200m J. Milne MAR 39.04 2009

400m B. O’Dwyer H/M 1.32.75 2011

Discus (330g) J. Mooney H/M 11.25 2012

Shot Put (1kg) B. O’Dwyer H/M 4.85 2011

Long Jump B. Sandilands MAR 2.72 2008

CENTRE RECORDS – U6 GIRLS

50m M. O’Dwyer H/M 10.18 2013 *

70m M. O’Dwyer H/M 13.80 2013 *

100m M. O’Dwyer H/M 19.77 2013 *

200m R. D’Arcy MUL 42.49 2009

400m M. O’Dwyer H/M 1.41.43 2013 *

Discus (330g) C. Stergiopoulos H/M 9.60 2012

Shot Put (1kg) C. Underwood R/H 5.29 2010

Long Jump C. Underwood R/H 2.50 2010

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50m Z. Sandow S/W 9.00 2013 *

70m W. Arthurson S/W 11.6 2005

100m J. Mistarz S/W 16.8 2002

200m C. Sheerin R/H 34.0 1996

400m R. Maclean S/W 1.22.94 2012 *

400w K. Quilty MAR 2.35.55 2002

60H (45cm)

M. Baker D. Brady A. Gauder

R/H S/W R/H

12.3 12.3 12.3

1990 1998 2002

80H (45cm) B. O’Dwyer H/M 15.25 2012

Discus (330g) J. Ryan MUL 20.45 1993

Shot Put (1kg) J. Ryan MUL 8.90 1993

High Jump M. Castles MAR 1.06 1988

Long Jump A. Gauder R/H 3.46 2002


50m K. Pomponio H/M 9.35 2013 *

70m H. Price S/W 12.1 1996

100m C. Quilty MAR 17.5 1998

200m L. Jackson R/H 37.1 1994

400m K. Pomponio H/M 1.31.34 2013 *

400w S. Grasby H/M 2.35.3 1998

60H (45cm) R. Seeger S/W 12.1 1988

80H (45cm) G. Dhaliwal S/W 17.9 2004

Discus (330g) K. Fox H/M 16.32 2008

Shot Put (1kg) C. Underwood R/H 5.83 2011

High Jump M. Harris MUL 0.91 2009

Long Jump L. Jackson R/H 3.08 1993

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70m L. Mowat H/M 10.9 1994

100m J. Stead S/W 14.9 1979

200m J. Mistarz S/W 32.6 2003

800m B. O’Dwyer H/M 3.11.99 2012 *

800w J. Mistarz S/W 4.39.7 2003

60H (45cm) M. Castles L. Mowat

MAR H/M

11.1 11.1

1989 1994

80H (45cm) J. Mistarz S/W 15.1 2003

Discus (500g) G. Revell H/M 23.08 1981

Discus (350g) B. Mullenger H/M 21.71 2013 *

Shot Put (1kg) M. Huber E/R 8.96

Shot Put (1.5kg) S. Matthews MAR 6.54 2013 *

High Jump B. O’Dwyer H/M 1.17 2013 *

Long Jump J. Mistarz S/W 3.76 2003


70m C. Quilty MAR 11.5 2000

100m C. Quilty MAR 16.3 2000

200m N. Eslick S/W 34.7 1980

800m I. Van Rensburg S/W 3.17.17 2011

800w K. Gantner MUL 5.07.1 1983

60H (45cm) G. Dhaliwal S/W 11.5 2005

80H (45cm) G. Dhaliwal S/W 15.9 2005

Discus (500g) C. Underwood R/H 19.13 2012

Discus (350g) A. Stergiopoulos H/T 14.19 2013 *

Shot Put (1kg) R.Lucas MAR 7.08 2005

Shot Put (1.5kg) A. Stergiopoulos H/T 4.99 2013 *

High Jump B. Hansen R/H 1.04 2007

Long Jump T. Banks E/R 3.55

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70m J. Meagher MUL 10.5 1987

100m D. Culbert S/W 14.8 1976

200m G. Francis H/M 31.3

400m K. Nasser MUL 1.11.81 2009

800m J. Mistarz S/W 2.45.7 2004

1100w A. Lieberg T. Harbour

S/W H/M

6.10.0 6.10.0

1982 1985

60H (45cm) D. Culbert R. Brotchie

S/W R/H

10.2 10.2

1976 1995

80H (45cm) J. Mistarz S/W 14.0 2004

Discus (500g) A. Bialecki H/M 28.12 2007

Shot Put (2kg) A. Bialecki H/M 8.79 2007

High Jump K. Nunn D. Grimshaw B.Ursich

MUL MUL MAR

1.24 1.24 1.24

1990 1991 2005



70m L. Johnson E/R 10.6 1976

100m L. Johnson E/R 15.0 1976

200m L. Johnson E/R 31.3 1976

400m L. Johnson E/R 1.14.0 1976

800m G. Watt S/W 2.55.57 2013 *

1100w E. Gorman MUL 5.57.3 1982

60H (45cm) C. Bourke L. Hordern

MAR H/M

11.0 11.0

1981

80H (45cm) D. Shaw R/H 14.9 2007

Discus (500g) C. Coles S/W 21.09 1990

Shot Put (2kg) C. Coles S/W 7.28 1990

High Jump R. Laurance MUL 1.24 1982

Long Jump A. Benifer S/W 3.85 2007

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70m L. Johnson C Quilty

E/W MAR

10.5 10.5

1977 2001

100m L. Johnson E/W 14.5 1977

200m L. Johnson E/W 29.5 1977

400m L. Johnson E/W 1.08.1 1977

800m S. Tran NOR 2.42.5 1990

1100w E. Gorman MUL 5.51.5 1983

60H (60cm) D. Shaw R/H 11.54 2007

80H (60cm) E. Mailes S/W 15.6 1998


Shot Put (2kg) C. Coles S/W 8.83 1990


Long Jump Z. Neale H/M 4.19 2012

Triple Jump L. Kent MUL 8.93 1984

70m D. Culbert M. Bateson A. Grace

S/W R/H S/W

10.2 10.2 10.2

1977 1977 1987

100m D. Culbert S/W 14.1 1977

200m J. Midro MAR 29.8 1982

400m K. Nasser MUL 1.08.13 2010

800m A. Venables R/H 2.30.3 1972

1100w A. Lieberg S/W 5.35.3 1983

60H (60cm) R. Brotchie R/H 10.4 1996

80H (60cm) J. Mistarz S/W 14.3 2004

Discus (500g) M. Ryan MUL 40.3 1993


High Jump D. Grimshaw MUL 1.36 1991

Long Jump D. Culbert S/W 4.51 1977

Triple Jump J. Meagher MUL 9.35 1988

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70m D. Culbert C. Moss

S/W S/W

9.9 9.9

1978 2004

100m D. Culbert S/W 13.2 1978

200m J. Midro MAR 28.3 1983

400m J. Midro MAR 1.04.6 1983

800m A. Colosimo R/H 2.28.8 1983

1500m A. Venables R/H 5.04.2 1973

1500w P. Singleton S/W 7.39.3

60H (60cm) L. Mowat J. Mistarz

H/M S/W

10.0 10.0

1997 2005

80H (60cm) J. Mistarz S/W 13.6 2005



Javelin (400g) A. Bialecki H/M 32.86 2009

High Jump K. Nunn MUL 1.47 1992


Triple Jump A. Wilson R/H 9.90 1999


70m K. Bryant L. Johnson

NOR E/W

10.3 10.3

1978

100m Z. Neale H/M 14.07 2013 *

200m L. Johnson E/W 29.0 1978

400m L. Johnson E/W 1.05.4 1978

800m R. Laurance MUL 2.32.1 1984

1500m S. Tran NOR 5.21.6 1991

1500w T. Edwards S/W 7.45.3

60H (60cm) T. Mullin MAR 10.4 1984

80H (60cm) B. Hansen R/H 14.40 2010


Shot Put (2kg) B. Hansen R/H 10.18 2010

Javelin (400g) I. Hansen R/H 20.32 2012


Long Jump B. Hansen R/H 4.41 2010

Triple Jump K. Johnson E/W 9.05 1978

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70m D. Culbert S/W 9.0 1979

100m M. Witkowski MUL 13.1 1993

200m J. Midro MAR 27.0 1984

400m J. Midro MAR 1.02.9 1984

800m A. Venables R/H 2.21.3 1974

1500m A. Venables R/H 4.53.3 1974

1500w T. Harbour H/M 7.05.6 1988

60H (68cm) L. Mowat H/M 9.7 1998

80H (68cm) L. Mowat H/M 13.2 1998




High Jump G. Egan E/W 1.55

Long Jump D. Culbert S/W 5.12 1979

Triple Jump D. Culbert S/W 10.7 1979


70m S. Crowe MUL 9.7 1989

100m S. Crowe MUL 13.8 1989

200m S. Crowe MUL 27.8 1989

400m S. Tran NOR 1.03.0 1993

800m L. Johnson E/W 2.27.6 1979

1500m R. Laurance MUL 5.12.8 1985

1500w L. Nicholson E/W 7.10.2

60H (68cm) D. Shaw R/H 10.40 2010

80H (68cm) D. Shaw R/H 14.09 2010

Discus (750g) B. Hansen R/H 32.42 2011


Javelin (400g) M. Scully MUL 23.55 2004


Long Jump N. Eslick S/W 4.82 1984

Triple Jump R. Laurance MUL 10.05 1985

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100m M. Bushby NOR 12.7 1985

200m S. Purcell S/W 26.2 2004

400m T. Harbour D. Dimartino H. George

H/M NOR MAR

1.01.2 1.01.2 1.01.2

1988 1993 2003

800m M. Grant R/H 2.20.5 1998

1500m M. Grant R/H 4.53.9 1998

1500w T. Harbour H/M 6.56.7 1988

80H (76cm) S. Dang H/M 13.17 2012

300H (68cm) J. Buckingham R/H 46.5 2004

Discus (1kg) A. Bialecki H/M 47.09 2011





Triple Jump S. Purcell S/W 11.09 2003


100m D. Sims C. Quilty

NOR MAR

13.4 13.4

1993 2005

200m S. Crowe MUL 28.0 1990

400m S. Crowe MUL 1.04.1 1990

800m R. Laurance MUL 2.21.8 1986

1500m R. Laurance MUL 5.02.0 1986

1500w M. Gorman MUL 7.36.9 1988

80H (76cm) D. Shaw R/H 13.50 2011

300H (68cm) A. Benifer S/W 48.56 2010

Discus (750g) B. Hansen R/H 39.23 2012


Javelin (400g) D. Spinks MAR 26.76 2001

High Jump A. Benifer S/W 1.60 2011

Long Jump R. Laurance MUL 4.88 1986

Triple Jump E. Mailes S/W 10.14 2001

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100m R. Park S/W 11.85 2007

200m R. Park S/W 24.99 2007

400m D. Bennett NOR 57.4 1991

800m S. McNeal MUL 2.13.95 2002

1500m M. Grant R/H 4.45.0 1999

1500w T. Harbour H/M 7.05.0 1989

90H (76cm) S. Dang H/M 13.53 2013 *

300H (68cm) S. Dang H/M 43.39 2013 *

Discus (1kg) J. Bialecki H/M 48.74 2009

Shot Put (4kg) J. Bialecki H/M 13.36 2009



Long Jump D. Dimartino NOR 5.62 1994

Triple Jump M. Morris S/W 11.62 2003


100m D. Sims NOR 12.9 1994

200m S. Tran NOR 27.2 1994

400m R. Moore MAR 1.00.7 1999

800m R. Johnson E/W 2.24.0 1986

1500m R. Johnson E/W 4.58.0 1986

1500w M. Gorman MUL 7.34.0 1988

80H (76cm) D. Shaw R/H 12.98 2012

300H (68cm) K. Moore H/M 48.12 2010

Discus (1kg) B. Hansen R/H 37.43 2012 *

Shot Put (3kg) B. Hansen R/H 11.97 2012 *

Javelin (600g) A. Malander H/M 27.81 2007

Javelin (400g) B. Hansen R/H 25.12 2012 *

High Jump A. Benifer S/W 1.65 2011

Long Jump D. Sims NOR 5.15 1993

Triple Jump K. Butterworth MUL 10.88 2004

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100m H. George MAR 11.5 2005

200m S. Mace MUL 23.9 2004

400m H. George MAR 53.7 2005

800m N. Carr MUL 2.09.3 2004

1500m M. Grant R/H 4.36.8 1999

1500w P. Witkowski MUL 7.10.8 1996

100H (76cm) K. Nunn T. Mistarz

MUL S/W

14.4 14.4

1996 2007

300H (68cm) L. Shaw R/H 41.7 2000

Discus (1kg) J. Bialecki H/M 51.46 2010

Shot Put (4kg) C. Street MAR 14.19 2007

Javelin (600g) D. Agnew MAR 47.53 2008

High Jump D. Grimshaw MUL 1.82 1997

Long Jump D. Grimshaw MUL 6.11 1997

Triple Jump D. Grimshaw MUL 12.31 1997


100m D. Sims NOR 12.8 1995

200m C. Imer R/H 26.6 1994

400m K. Moore H/M 1.02.27 2012

800m S. Tran H/M 2.34.1 1996

1500m S. Tran H/M 5.05.7 1996

1500w J. Emmerson S/W 7.44.9 2000

90H (76cm) D. Shaw R/H 13.57 2013 *

300H (68cm) K. Moore H/M 46.12 2012

Discus (1kg) A. Malander H/M 30.19 2008

Shot Put (3kg) E. Hickey H/M 11.32 1998


Javelin (500g) K. Moore H/M 22.44 2012

High Jump D. Shaw R/H 1.58 2013 *

Long Jump K. Butterworth MUL 5.13 2005

Triple Jump N. Bos H/M 10.81 1996

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100m J. Stamatakos H/M 12.79 2013 *

200m N. Stamatakos H/M 26.33 2011

400m N. Stamatakos H/M 1.02.31 2011

800m N. Stamatakos H/M 2.32.74 2011

1500m J. Stamatakos H/M 5.59.14 2012 *

1500w N. Stamatakos H/M 10.07.26 2011

100H (76cm) J. Stamatakos H/M 16.89 2013 *

300H (68cm) J. Stamatakos H/M 46.73 2012 *

Discus (1kg) J. Stamatakos H/M 38.19 2012 *

Shot Put (3kg) J. Stamatakos H/M 13.22 2013 *

Javelin (600g) A. Woodward MAR 31.20 2010

Javelin (700g) J. Stamatakos H/M 26.32 2013 *

High Jump A. Woodward MAR 1.71 2010

Long Jump A. Woodward MAR 5.38 2010

Triple Jump A. Woodward MAR 12.07 2010


100m T. Perry H/M 13.92 2012

200m T. Perry H/M 29.84 2012

400m L. Repalust H/M 1.18.18 2010

800m K. Repalust H/M 2.48.75 2009

1500m K. Repalust H/M 6.00.34 2009

1500w L. Repalust H/M 9.40.24 2010

100H (76cm) A. Malander H/M 15.1 2008

300H (68cm) L. Repalust H/M 1.06.89 2010

Discus (1kg) A. Malander H/M 28.45 2008

Shot Put (3kg) A. Malander H/M 9.98 2008


Javelin (500g) I. Malander H/M 16.16 2012

High Jump L. Repalust H/M 1.28 2011

Long Jump A. Malander H/M 4.10 2008

Triple Jump A. Malander H/M 8.88 2008

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20. Codes of Conduct and Policies The Ringwood Little Athletics Centre is affiliated with Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) and with this affiliation we expect all our members to comply with the LAVic Codes of Conduct and Policies. Appropriate action may be taken in the case of any breaches. In the instance of a breach it must be reported to a Ringwood Little Athletics Centre Committee member in the first instance and recorded. The follow-up action will then be determined and communicated to all relevant parties upon receiving all facts relating to the breach. Little Athletics Victoria will ensure that all athletes, coaches, spectators, parents, officials and administrators are not prone to sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse or emotional abuse. They will ensure that all persons are included, protected and not discriminated against in any manner. Little Athletics Victoria is registered as an Incorporated Association as protection for its Centres, Committees and its Members. Good Governance of a centre includes the following groups complying with Code Of Conduct and Policies:

Administrators Officials Parents

Spectators Coaches

Little Athletes The Ringwood Little Athletics Centre Committee also aims to:

Create a comfortable, safe & inclusive environment to encourage the involvement and participation of families

Advertise our Centre through the use of flyers, signage and word of mouth

Consider costs to allow as many people to participate

Control the business of the Centre by being focused on objectives of the LAVic Constitution

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Implement a succession plan to assist members and administrators

Identify and manage any financial or non-financial risks of the Centre

Create a mandatory minimum checking standard to keep children safe by ensuring Working with Children Checks are in place

20.1. Administrators’ Code of Behaviour

Involve children in the planning, leadership, evaluation and decision-making related to the activity.

Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in sports are made available to all children, regardless of ability, size, shape, sex, disability or ethnic origin.

Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating children.

Ensure that rules, equipment, events and training schedules take in consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating children.

Ensure that adequate supervision is provided by qualified and competent coaches and officials capable of developing appropriate positive behaviour and skill technique.

Remember that children participate for enjoyment and play down the importance of rewards.

Avoid allowing programmes to become primarily spectator entertainment. Focus on the needs of the participants rather than the enjoyment of the spectators.

Provide clinics aimed at improving the standards of coaching and officiating, with an emphasis on appropriate behaviour and skill technique.

Ensure that parents, coaches, sponsors, administrators, officials, physicians and participants understand their responsibilities regarding fair play.

Make available the Code of Conduct to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, athletes and the media.

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Hold a current Working with Children Check

Avoid use of bad language.

20.2. Officials’ Code of Conduct

Compliment all participants on their efforts.

Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions.

Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.

Ensure that the “spirit of the game” for children is not lost by using common sense and not over-emphasising errors.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the participants.

Publicly encourage rule changes, which will reinforce the principles of participation for fun and enjoyment.

Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour. Actions speak louder than words.

Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound officiating principles and the principles of growth and development of children.



20.3. Parents’ Code of Conduct

Encourage children to participate if they are interested. However, if a child is not willing, do not force him or her.

Focus upon the child’s efforts rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists the children in setting realistic goals related to his/her own ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each event is accepted without undue disappointment.

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Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing an event.

Remember children are involved in Little Athletics for their enjoyment, not yours.

If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember, most officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement.

Support all efforts to remove all verbal and physical abuse at Little Athletics activities.

Recognise the value and importance of being a volunteer official and/or coach. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for the children and deserve your support.

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour, by not harassing athletes, parents, coaches or officials, smoking on the arena or being intoxicated.


20.4. Spectators’ Code of Conduct

Remember that children participate in Little Athletics activities for fun. They are not participating for the entertainment of spectators, nor are they miniature professionals.

Applaud good performances and efforts from each athlete. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the event outcome.

Respect the officials’ decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise.

Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.

Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or athletes.

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Show respect for each participant. Without them there would be no events.

Encourage athletes to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not harassing athletes, parents, coaches or officials, smoking on the arena or being intoxicated.


20.5. Coaches’ Code of Conduct

Be reasonable in your demands on young athlete’s time, energy and enthusiasm.

Teach athletes the rules of the sport are mutual agreements, which no one should evade or break.

Whenever possible, group athletes to give a reasonable chance of success.

Avoid over-coaching the better performing athletes, the “just average” athletes need and deserve equal time.

Ensure any physical contact with athletes is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete’s skills development.

Avoid situations with your athletes that could be construed as compromising.

Remember that children participate for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of their enjoyment. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing an event.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the athletes.

Take into consideration the maturity level of the children when scheduling and determining the length of training times and competition.

Coaches should never solicit, whether overtly or covertly, or by actively recruiting athletes who are already being coached to join their squad.

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Develop respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and coaches.

Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured athlete is ready to recommence training or competition.

Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children.

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour, by not harassing athletes, other coaches or officials, smoking on the arena or being intoxicated.

Not publicly criticise or disagree with the work of other coaches.



20.6. Little Athletes’ Code of Conduct

Play by the rules.

Never argue with an official. If you disagree, ask your Team or Age Manager to deal with the matter.

Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, coaches, parents or other athletes, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in our sport.

Work equally hard for yourself and/or your Centre/Club. Your Centre/Club’s performance will benefit.

Be a good sport. Applaud all good results whether they are by your Centre/Club, opponent or the other Centre/Club.

Treat all athletes, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another athlete.

Co-operate with officials, coaches, club mates and other participants. Without them there would be no competition.

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Participate in Little Athletics for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.


20.7. Health Policies

Little Athletics understands there are various factors that can affect a little athlete and as a result has adopted the following Policies:

20.7.1. Healthy Food Choice Policy The Association/Regions/Centres will ensure that a variety of healthy food choices are available at competition and various activities.

20.7.2. Heat Hydration Guidelines

The Association/Regions/Centres will ensure that we follow the Heat Hydration Guidelines provided by LAVic. Please refer to these guidelines on the LAVic web site http://www.lavic.com.au/

20.7.3. Smoke Free Policy All areas under the Association/Region/Centre venues are to be Smokefree – including clubrooms, change rooms, toilet blocks, spectator and competition areas. Centres will place No Smoking signs in prominent positions around the venues.

20.7.4. Sun Protection Policy

Association/Region/Centres are encouraged to provide shade structures at venues and make available SPF15+ or higher sunscreen. Athletes and Officials are advised to wear hats and carry drink bottles to events.

20.7.5. Responsible Alcohol Management Policy

There is to be no sale or consumption of alcohol during the conduct of any Little Athletics events. Where alcohol is consumed at functions the Association/Region/Centre will comply with Liquor Licensing Victoria regulations. For more detailed information on these policies, please refer to your Centre Policy Forms that must be signed off as part of a Centre’s affiliation with the Association. A person cannot be assigned to the following roles at Ringwood Little Athletics Centre (RLAC) unless they have a Working with Children Check (WWC):

http://www.lavic.com.au/

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Centre Executive Committee members

Club Executive Committee members

Coaches

Team Managers & Age Group Managers

Volunteers without children registered at the Centre

First Aid Personnel

20.7.6. Working With Children (WWC) Policy The Victorian Government through the Department of Justice has introduced the “Working with Children Act 2005,” which has distinct implications on the conduct of Little Athletics.

Parents who have a child registered at the Centre where they work or volunteer, are exempt from the WWC Check, unless they fall under one of the categories listed above and/or are a Centre Committee member.

Ringwood Little Athletics Centre encourages all volunteers and parents to undertake a Working with Children check. Once you have applied you must bring the receipt to the Centre to be recorded. Likewise when your card arrives this is also required to be sighted and entered in the RLAC register.

The WWC Check creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria. The WWC Check helps to keep children safe by preventing those who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work

If you work or volunteer with children you may need to apply for a WWC Check. Employers, volunteer organizations and agencies must ensure that any of their staff or volunteers who need a WWC Check have applied and received their WWC Cards.

If you are unsure whether you require a Working With Children Card, please see the President, Belinda Maaskant for more information. There are substantial fines in place if you are caught without a WWC card when you are required to have one

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20.8. Safety Plans Here at Ringwood Little Athletics (RLAC) we strive to create a safe and enjoyable environment for our athletes and their families. Most safety precautions involve little more than commonsense. To achieve a safe little athletics environment we need co-operation from our officials, volunteers, athletes and spectators. General Safety around RLAC To provide the safest environment for our athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators we encourage everyone to be aware of the events in progress (a discus, shot put or javelin may be thrown further or wider than expected). When crossing the track please be aware of the athletes competing in track events. No one is to walk across the centre of the athletics field. Walk

around the inside edge of the track or across the front of the high jump towards the throws cages. During competition we encourage spectators, families and non-competing athletes to remain behind the fence along the front straight. If spectators wish to view the athletes competing on the back straight, throws or high jump please walk around the outer edge of the track. We wish to discourage athletes from playing behind the stadiums and near the toilets. So athletes can hear announcements for their events and can be supervised by responsible adults. No one is permitted to slide down the grass embankment. This is to reduce chance of personal injury and to avoid interruption or distraction to athletes competing on the track. We encourage our members to adopt appropriate health and safety guidelines when handling heavy equipment and working in the canteen or BBQ. Such as bending knees when lifting. Be aware of hot surfaces and electrical equipment. Do not erect or dismantle tents/marquees single-handed. Use trolleys or work in pairs when carrying heavy equipment. Unacceptable behaviour A member of RLAC Committee will speak to an athlete or parent who displays unacceptable or unsporting behaviour. If the offence is of a serious nature it will be brought to the Centre Executive Committee’s attention for decision. (Refer to Code of Conduct sections in this Handbook).

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Asthma One in five children is affected by asthma. Many will find that exercise may sometimes serve as a trigger for their condition. It is for this reason that parents, officials and coaches at Centre level must be able to recognise and adequately respond to an attack. Exercise-induced asthma typically occurs in running events of 400m or greater. If exercise induced asthma occurs during coaching or competition: a. The athlete should immediately stop the activity and be helped to rest. b. They should be assisted to take four puffs of their prescribed “reliever”

medication (puffer spray) as soon as possible. c. If no improvement has occurred after four minutes, they should repeat this

dose and an ambulance should be called. d. The athlete should be assisted to take four puffs every four minutes until

an ambulance arrives. e. If the athlete’s condition improves, they should be kept at rest until their

skin colour returns to normal. The parents/guardians should be informed of the attack and a medical check with a doctor advised.

Avoidance of exercise-induced asthma can be through the use of a “preventer”. (This section on Asthma is taken from Little Athletics Australia website) Blood Guidelines

a. It is the responsibility of all athletes to maintain strict personal hygiene by covering any cuts or abrasions with an impermeable waterproof dressing.

b. Open cuts and abrasions occurring during an athletic event or athletic training must be reported and treated immediately.

c. Athletes should avoid unnecessary contact with the blood of other athletes. d. Any athlete with an infectious disease should discuss the potential hazards

of participation with a doctor. Chronic carriers of a blood borne disease should also seek medical clearance and advice.

e. An athlete who has an open or bleeding wound (including blood nose), must leave the event at which they are competing until the bleeding is controlled and the wound is covered or dressed.

f. When bleeding cannot be controlled, the athlete must not be permitted to return to the event.

The safe handling of all blood spills must be brought to the attention of all Little Athletics parents and officials. (This section on Blood Guidelines is taken from Little Athletics Australia website) NOTE: In the event of an injury please report to the First Aid Officer located near Canteen.

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21. DETAILED CALENDAR 2013/14

Date Event Location

OCTOBER

Wed 2 U7-U10 McDonalds Clinic Collingwood

Thu 3 EMR Meeting SDS Burwood

Sat 5 Competition Ringwood

Sun 6 Introduction to Officiating Course Venue TBC

Mon 7 RLAC Meeting Ringwood

Fri 8 C Grade Starters Seminars Keilor


Sun 13 JDS Day 1 Albert Park

Sun 13 Starters Seminar Venue TBC

Fri 18 Twilight Comp – BRING-A-FRIEND Ringwood

Sun 20 LAVic 50 Years Gala Day Geelong

Sun 20 Race Walking Clinic & Judging Geelong


Fri-Sun 25-27 Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships

Albert Park

Sun 27 Introduction to Coaching Course (A) Williamstown

Sun 27 Introduction to Coaching Course (B) Albury

Sun 27 Starters Seminar Mentone&Keilor

Sun 27 On Track Workshop Keilor

NOVEMBER

Fri 1 Twilight Competition Ringwood




Sun 10 Box Hill Invitational Relays Box Hill

Mon 11 RLAC Meeting Proc Park

Fri 15-17 EMR U12-U15 Coaching Camp Crystal Creek


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Sun 17 Introduction to Coaching Course (A) Collingwood

Sun 17 Introduction to Coaching Course (B) Cohuna


Sat 23 U6-U8 Only Competition 9am-11am Ringwood

Sun 24 U9-U16 Open Multi-Event Day Ringwood



DECEMBER

Sun 1 EMR Regional Relays Yarra Ranges



Fri-Sun 6-8 EMR U10-U11 Coaching Camp Crystal Creek

Fri-Sun 6-8 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships

Townsville



Thu 12 Zatopek 10 Albert Park

Fri 13 Twilight U9-U15 only Ringwood

Sat 14 Competition U6-U8 only 9am-11am Ringwood

Sat 14 State Relay Championships Albert Park

Sat 21 Doncaster Open Day – Twilight Doncaster

Sat 21 Competition – Santa Visit Ringwood

JANUARY 2013



19-22 JDS Coaching Camp Ormond College



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FEBRUARY

Sat-Sun 1-2 State Multi Championships Bendigo


Thur 6 EMR Meeting SDS Burwood

Sat 8 Competition – RCH Relaython Ringwood

Sat 15 Ringwood Special Event 8.30-1pm Ringwood



Sat-Sun 22-23 EMR Track & Field Championships Nunawading

MARCH



Thur 6 EMR Meeting SDSBurwood


Sat 16 Centre Games – Last Competition Ringwood

Sat 23 State Track & Field Championships Bendigo

Sun 24 State Track & Field Championships Bendigo

APRIL


Fri-Sun 19-21 Stawell Gift Stawell

MAY

1-4 ALAC Melbourne

Mon TBC RLAC AGM Venue TBC

JULY

Sat 12 Minifest TBC

Sat 26 State Cross Country TBC

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22. Sponsors / Partners Ringwood Little Athletics Centre would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and for supporting our athletes:

Harvey World Travel – Croydon Hills Brian Martin – Grey Army Handy Man Hutchinson Legal Bendigo Bank – Heathmont Branch Pick-A-Part Maroondah Printing

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We would also like to thank all the major sponsors and support partners to LAVIC – including:

Documents

In July 2013 Ringwood Little Athletics Centre received the