CLUB AND CENTRE NOTICE BOARD

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: WA STATE TEAM MANAGER & RELAY COACHES

Athletics West are seeking nominations for WA State Team Managers and State Team Relay Coaches for the upcoming Australian Track & Field Championships (11- 19 April 2024). Email the Pathways Coordinator at keely@athleticswest.com.au to express your interest. More information on the roles are available on Athletics West website.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/pathway/wa-state-team/

NIGHT OF THE 2 & 5 IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER

The Night of the Go For 2&5 will offer 2,000m and 5,000m races for runners of all abilities and levels to test themselves on the track. Aimed at getting the community of all skill levels the chance to run under the lights of the WA Athletics Stadium, the evening is set to bring the party vibes with trackside viewing, free entry for spectators, food trucks, a live DJ, and other entertainment set for 20 January 2024.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/214491/

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

Athletics West invites any eligible Little Athletics Program members (Born 2009-2011 inc) to nominate to be considered for selection for the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC) WA State Team.

Selection policy and competition information are available on Athletics West website via the below link.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/athletes/alac/

CLUB & CENTRE AWARDS

Final reminder, nominations for the 2023/24 Club & Centre awards close at midnight tonight. The aim of these awards are to support Clubs and Centres with recognising and rewarding the ongoing contribution of volunteers, coaches, officials, administrators and athletes.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/clubs-centre/athswest-awards/

All Clubs & Centres will receive a list of their nominations by close of business tomorrow for a final review and check.

CLUB & CENTRE MEETING

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Club and Centre meetings this week.  For anyone who was not able to attend, a copy of the slideshow presentation from each meeting can be downloaded below.

Senior Club Meeting Presentation

Little Athletics Centre Meeting Presentation

Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. 

CLUB & CENTRE AWARDS

Nominations are now open for 2023/24 Club and Centre awards via the athletics west website and will close on the 7th January 2024.

The aim of these awards is to support Clubs and Centres with recognising and rewarding the ongoing contribution of volunteers, coaches, officials, administrators and athletes.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/clubs-centre/athswest-awards/

RELAY UPSKILLING WORKSHOP

In partnership with the WA Athletics Officials Club (WAAOC), Athletics West are pleased to offer a FREE Relay workshop, designed to upskill Club/Centre team managers & relay coaches in the lead up to the WA State Relay Championships in December.

When: Sunday, 26^th November | 9:00am – 10:30am

Where: WA Athletics Stadium

Registration: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/214448/

The workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of the rules of competition relating to all track relay events including athlete marshalling, relay types, change zones & protests, along with guidance towards team/position selection, training session ideas, & changeover technique directions/feedback. Participants will be talked through the process, from call room to athlete changeover zones, to the relay race from start to finish.

This free workshop is designed for Club & Centre officials, team managers & relay coaches.

Accredited coaches will earn 15 Continued Professional Development (CPD) points by attending the workshop.

TRANSITION CLINICS

Last Transition Clinic session is Saturday 25 November 1pm-2pm, which will host Javelin & Hammer Throw

These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to try a new event, prepare for transition to different specification next season or looking for some extra pointers in an event they already participate.

Register Here

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS ROUND 3, 2023-24

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.  

Applications Close:  Wednesday 31 January 2024, 11.59pm AEST 

Notification of outcomes: mid-March 2024  

For instructions about using the portal, see SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants

CLUB & CENTRE MEETINGS

Final reminder, our first Club & Centre meeting is next week at the WA Athletics Stadium. If you haven’t already, please RSVP via the below link:

Senior Clubs Meeting | Monday 13^th November (6:00pm)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSMXTBM

Little Athletics Centre Meeting | Wednesday 15^th November (6:00pm)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSF5SMH

For centres who are unable to make the meeting in person, a zoom link will be shared for you to be able to attend remotely.

We hope a representative from your centre will be available to join us.

CLUBS 4 ALL PROGRAM

With the new Empower the People Project, funded and supported by DLGSC, Pan Sports Association is now offering places to clubs, state sporting associations and sport-related organisations in the Clubs 4 All program.

To be a part of this program means receiving cost-free support thanks to the amazing DLGSC funding. The support includes:

• Training session to equip trainers, volunteers and club officials to discover the methods to make their club or sport attractive and engaging to people of CaLD, especially African backgrounds.
• Access to an interactive and fun session to learn about experiences of others and network.
• A free 6-to-8-week pre-season training program delivered by our trained coaches at your club which will engage with CaLD families in the area.
• An interactive meet the family session at the club to facilitate interaction between the trained club people and potential new participants and volunteers.
• A BBQ at your club to lead into registration and potential Kidsport application.
• Helping your club and sport with strategies to increase long-term capability.

Please see the accompanying flyer for dates and times, starting November 2023 with focus on summer sports.

Click here to download flyer

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA: FRAME RUNNING INFORMATION SESSION

Athletics Australia will be hosting an online information session to provide updates for Frame Running on Tuesday November 28 at 7:00pm AEDT.

Athletes, Coaches, Parents, Support Personnel, and Athletics Staff Members, are all encouraged to join this session which will aim to:

• Raise awareness and provide education to the Frame Running community.
• Explain the classification system and the changes to Frame Running classification.
• Provide an update on the timelines and process for how the transition to T71/T72 will occur.
• Support and facilitate the development and growth of the event group within the athletics community.

https://www.athletics.com.au/events/212881/

AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS (INC. NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHALLENGE) | 8-11 DECEMBER 2023, PERTH WA

Volunteer

Athletics Australia are seeking volunteers for the event. Role descriptions are available and all roles are minimum age 12 years.

Sign up here

Tickets

• Tickets (Spectators): Online ticket sales are now open, buy yours HERE.
• Tickets (Coaches): Click here to register for a coaches pass. Submissions will close on the 3rd of December 2023. No passes are available after that date.
• Athletes: Competing athletes do not need to purchase a ticket.

CLUB & CENTRE MEETINGS

Please find agenda attached for our first meetings, scheduled for the 13^th and 15^th of November.

These meetings are a great opportunity for Club and Centre executive members to come together off the track and field to discuss important areas affecting centre operations and or membership.

Meeting: Little Athletics Centre Meeting

When: Wednesday 15^th November | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Fred Napier Room, WA Athletics Stadium

RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSF5SMH

Meeting: Senior Clubs Meeting

When: Monday, 13^th November | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Fred Napier Room, WA Athletics Stadium

RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSMXTBM

Please RSVP by Friday, 10^th November. A zoom link will be shared with our country and regional centres who are not able to attend the meeting in person.

We hope a representative from your centre will be available to join us.

WA ALL SCHOOLS LIVE STREAM

Athletics West is excited to announce a new live-streaming partnership with Streamer for the 2023-24 Summer Season. The partnership will see three of Athletics West’s marquee events streamed live and for free on the Streamer platform.

Streamer’s coverage of Athletics West Championships will launch with the 2023 WA All Schools Championships powered by Go For 2&5 from Friday, 3^rd November, before returning for both the 2024 State Track & Field Championships and 2024 State Junior Track & Field Championships.

Don’t miss your chance to see all the action from the WA All Schools Championships powered by Go For 2&5 thanks to Streamer, sign up today at streamer.com.au.

Click here to read more about our new live-streaming partnership with Streamer: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/news/athletics-west-to-launch-streamer-partnership/

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS PROCESS

We have received several transfer and refund requests from different centres, so I just wanted to touch base with a reminder of the process.

Athletes who wish to withdraw their registration and meet the criteria outlined in the Athletics West Refund Policy, may submit a Refund Request Form. The completed form must be sent via email to myself to be processed.

Please note, Athletics West will not process refunds submitted directly from members. Please contact Athletics West on behalf of the member with the completed form to be processed.

If a refund is approved, you will be notified by Athletics West staff, and it will be processed back through ResultsHQ.

The Refund Policy refers to the Athletics West portion of the registration fee only. Centres and Clubs should adopt their own refund policy to ensure consistency and transparency for their members.

Refund policy can be downloaded here: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/waathletics/files/hlkdjvh25gwikthg.pdf

Refund request form can be downloaded here: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/waathletics/files/kolgexw1fca9gglx.pdf

For transfers between Centres, an Athlete Transfer Form should be completed by both the old and new Centres and signed by the parent/guardian. The completed form then needs to be sent to Athletics West office for approval.

Athletes transferring from one Centre to another have already paid the Association registration fee and do not have to pay again.

Details instructions on what is required at each step of the process can be found here:

https://support.timingsolutions.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/360018147912-Transfer-member-process

Transfer request form can be found here:

https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/waathletics/files/pasqmnqsy5am8rte.pdf

10 SEASON COMMEMORATIVE BADGE FOR SENIOR ATHLETES

Athletics West is excited to announce a new initiative, to acknowledge senior athletes who have competed as a WA Athlete for over 10 seasons at Strive. Athletes will now be able to claim a 10-season commemorative badge to display on their bib.

This can be claimed by members who are commencing their 10th Strive season or have already completed 10 seasons as a senior athletics member in WA. Members are encouraged to iron the badge onto their bib or uniform to allow this achievement to be easily recognised within the WA Athletics community.

Member will need to fill out a form to apply for the badge, so Athletics West can verify the member has completed 10 season they will be provided with their badge.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVn6M_7nIlsVIksX4MsxrfT8pa8JtHAPdPnR2DRdVJga8fMw/viewform

AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS (INC. NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHALLENGE) | 8-11 DECEMBER 2023, PERTH WA

Volunteer

Athletics Australia are seeking volunteers for the event. Role descriptions are available and all roles are minimum age 12 years.

Sign up here

Tickets

• Tickets (Spectators): Online ticket sales are now open, buy yours HERE.
• Tickets (Coaches): Click here to register for a coaches pass. Submissions will close on the 3rd of December 2023. No passes are available after that date.
• Athletes: Competing athletes do not need to purchase a ticket.

ATHLETICS WEST AGM

When: Tuesday, 31^st October | 6:30pm

Where: Fred Napier Room, WA Athletics Stadium

RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H2LLH69

CLUB & CENTRE MEETINGS

Please find an agenda attached for our first Senior Clubs Meeting & Little Athletics Centre meeting.

These meetings are a great opportunity for executive committee members to come together off the track and field to discuss important areas affecting centre operations and or membership.

Meeting: Senior Clubs Meeting

When: Monday, 13^th November | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Fred Napier Room, WA Athletics Stadium

RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSMXTBM

AGENDA: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/waathletics/files/cypn3fce5ljtvxvv.pdf

Meeting: Little Athletics Centre Meeting

When: Wednesday 15^th November | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Fred Napier Room, WA Athletics Stadium

RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSF5SMH

AGENDA: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/waathletics/files/zaelfjgruog70jgh.pdf

Please RSVP by Friday, 10^th November. A zoom link will be shared with our country and regional centres who are not able to attend the meeting in person.

We hope a representative from your centre will be available to join us.

CLUB & CENTRE GOOD NEWS STORIES

Does your Club or Centre have a good news story? We want to hear about it!

From one of your athletes achieving in another sport or at school to your Club/Centre celebrating 50 years, we want to share your news with the rest of the athletics community in WA.

Please fill out the online form via the below link, which will be sent through to the Athletics West media team. These stories will then be shared via our newsletters or social media channels.

We look forward to hearing from you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBa4VRXWysNJ9fz7zViNDa7_QGobpBt4IykWXdbUaWA3fcXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

INCLUSION EDUCATION SERIES - FREE WORKSHOPS FROM LITTLE ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA

At the 2023 Club & Centre workshop, we had a short presentation from Little Athletics Australia who introduced us to their new inclusion hub on the Little Athletics Australia website.

https://www.littleathletics.com.au/inclusion/

Little Athletics Australia is offering an opportunity to run some workshops, for any of our Little Athletics Centers designed to help support your volunteers.  The two available workshops are:

1. How to Make your Little Athletics Centre more Inclusive for all athletes
2. How to Modify Little Athletics Events for Athletes with Disability

If these workshops are something your centre would be interested in attending, please fill out the expression of interest form via the below link. Depending on interest, we will look to arrange some workshops for later this year/early in the new year.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PBBZQV

UPCOMING ACCREDITED COACHING COURSES

Upcoming accredited coaching courses currently open for registrations. Please note, these are the last two scheduled courses for the calendar year.

Level 2 Recreational Running Coach Course (online) | Sunday 5, 12 & 19 November, 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/180831/

Registrations close Monday 30 October 11:59pm unless sold out prior.

Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course (WA Athletics Stadium) | Sunday November 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm.

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/180828/

Coles Community Round Pre-Registration Form

2023 Coles Community Round Pre-Registration Form closes TODAY, Friday 20 October 2023 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

If you haven't already registered, you can do so via the below link:

https://www.littleathletics.com.au/2023-coles-community-round-pre-registration-form/

Bib Collection & Late Entries: Strive1 (Special Program)

Bib collection will be available tomorrow at TIC from 1:30pm. Athletes need to ensure they allow enough time to collect their bib before their first event.

For the 2023-24 Season, Athletics West will be trialling a late entry system, where a position is available in the event. Availability of a position in an event will be at the absolute discretion of Athletics West. Please refer to the Strive Rules and Regulations for further information on the late entry process.

Late entry portal: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/206768/

10 Season Commemorative Badge for Senior Athletes

Athletics West is excited to announce a new initiative, to acknowledge senior athletes who have competed as a WA Athlete for over 10 seasons at Strive. Athletes will now be able to claim a 10-season commemorative badge to display on their bib.

This can be claimed by members who are commencing their 10th Strive season or have already completed 10 seasons as a senior athletics member in WA. Members are encouraged to iron the badge onto their bib or uniform to allow this achievement to be easily recognised within the WA Athletics community.

Member will need to fill out a form to apply for the badge, so Athletics West can verify the member has completed 10 season they will be provided with their badge.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVn6M_7nIlsVIksX4MsxrfT8pa8JtHAPdPnR2DRdVJga8fMw/viewform

Upcoming Accredited Coaching Courses

Upcoming accredited coaching courses currently open for registrations

Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course, WA Athletics Stadium:

• Sunday November 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
• Registrations close Monday 6 November 11:59pm unless sold out prior.

Level 2 Recreational Running Coach Course, online:

• Sunday 5, 12 & 19 November, 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
• Registrations close Monday 30 October 11:59pm unless sold out prior.

To view all remaining accredited courses in 2023, head to: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/coaches/education/

Youth development program

Athletics West is excited to launch the Youth Development Program in 2023/24. The state-based development program aims to provide young members and volunteers with development, upskilling and mentorship, building capacity in young people to give back to their local clubs and centres, as well as to coach and/or officiate at local and state level competitions.

Affiliated Senior Clubs and Little Athletics Centres are invited to nominate up to two (2) participants, aged 15-17 at the time of nomination.

As part of the program, participants will be required to attend an induction session on Saturday 25 November, and meet online to complete the theory components of the Athletics Australia Level 1 Coach Course on Tuesday 9 and 16 January, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. The program culminates with a 2-night camp running from Saturday 20 January – Monday 22 January.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive their Athletics Australia Level 1 Coaching accreditation, a state level officiating accreditation, and a certificate of completion from Athletics West. More information on the program can be viewed on our website:

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/pathway/youth-development/

Senior Clubs and Little Athletics Centre nominations open Friday 29 September 2023, and can be completed via the Club and Centre Nomination Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezhMfcsMIyItl4UiybzZw6ZcKBG9LXrrwtVnUYxo3bfvKZeg/viewform

COLES COMMUNITY ROUND REGISTRATIONS

The 2023 Coles Community Round registration link is now live!

The 2023 Coles Pre-Registration link https://www.littleathletics.com.au/community/coles-partnership/coles-community-round/

The portal will close on the 20^th October (unless filled beforehand).

2023/24 BIB COLLECTION & LAUREL WREATH RECIPIENTS

Athletics West are pleased to announce the athletes who have been awarded a Laurel Wreath Competition Bib for this year. Laurel Wreaths are awarded to registered West Australian athletes from the previous season, for accomplishing World Records, Australian representation (Senior, Junior), Australian Records (Individual Open, Junior), National Open medals, State Records (individual Records), and Australian Relay Records.

List of recipients can be found here: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/news/the-states-top-athletes-honoured-as-laurel-wreathes-announced/

Recipients will be presented with their bibs at the first strive competition on the 21^st October 2023.

For all other senior members, bibs can be collected from the Athletics West office, located at the WA Athletics Stadium between 9:00am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday), starting from Monday 16^th October.

Bibs will also be available for collection at Strive competitions from TIC.

CLUB COACH PROGRAM

Athletics West recognises quality coaching is essential to the growth and sustainability of our sport. Athletics West Club Coach Program will provide community coaches throughout our state-wide network of clubs and centres the opportunity to advance their coach education. Coaches selected for the program will be provided with development opportunities, including progressing their accreditation level with a return commitment to coach a minimum of 6 sessions during the 2023-24 season at their local club/centre.

Athletics West affiliated clubs and centres can submit one (1) nomination for an existing Club/Centre coach for inclusion in the program (no minimum accreditation). If a Club/Centre wishes to nominate further applicants, they can do so but will be required to pay $100 contribution.

Nominate Here

More information on the program here: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/coaches/club-coach-program/

NOMINATIONS OPEN WA STATE TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER & STATE TEAM RELAY COACHES

Nominations are now open for anyone who wishes to be considered for the positions of WA State Team Assistant Managers and WA State Team Relay Coaches for the 2023-24 Australian Championship Events including Australian All Schools, Australian Athletics Championships, Australian Little Athletics Championships & Junior International Tour. Follow the link to nominate and more information, nominations closing Wednesday 25 October 11:59pm

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/pathway/wa-state-team/

STATE TEAM INFORMATION SESSION | MONDAY 16 OCTOBER (6-7pm)

The State Team information session is scheduled for next week. The aim of the session is to provide information about selection process, team information and what is available for age groups this summer to represent Western Australia.

Session is open to the community for parents, clubs/centres, athletes and coaches.

We would appreciate if you could let your members know this session is on, and encourage anyone who is available to come along. We would also encourage where possible a representative from the Centre to attend to be able to provide the information back to your members.

Location: HBF Stadium (Champions Club)

RSVP: Register attendance via the below link

https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/203001/

TRANSITON CLINICS

These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to try a new event, prepare for transition to different specification next season or looking for some extra pointers in an event they already participate. These clinics will be delivered by experienced Athletics Australia accredited coaches.

COME & TRY STRIVE powered by Go for 2&5

There are two opportunities to Come & Try Strive without having a senior membership with Athletics West.

This event aims to support non-members and Little Athletics Program members in their transition to senior competition, through providing the opportunity for athletes to try an event at Strive with a Senior Athlete to support and guide them through the whole process, from arrival to competition. Noting not all events in the competition program will be on offer to try, the eligible events are listed on the event page.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:

The state-based Youth Development Program aims to provide young members and volunteers with development, upskilling and mentorship, building capacity in young people to give back to their local clubs and centres, as well as to coach and/or officiate at local and state level competitions.

Affiliated Senior Clubs and Little Athletics Centres are invited to nominate up to two (2) participants, aged 15-17 at the time of nomination. Nominations close 11:59pm Wednesday 25 October: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezhMfcsMIyItl4UiybzZw6ZcKBG9LXrrwtVnUYxo3bfvKZeg/viewform

Clubs & Centres may opt to cover the cost of the subsidised program registration fee, or pass this cost onto the nominated athlete/s.

More information on the program can be viewed on our website: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/pathway/youth-development/

Please contact Opal if you have any questions on the program: opal@athleticswest.com.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

Athletics West AGM – 31^st October 2023 | WA Athletics Stadium, Fred Napier Room (6:30pm) 

Click here to RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H2LLH69

Senior Clubs Meeting – 13^th November | WA Athletics Stadium, Fred Napier Room (6:00-8:00pm)

Little Athletics Centre Round Table Meeting – 15^th November | WA Athletics Stadium, Fred Napier Room (6:00-8:00pm)

COLES COMMUNITY ROUND PRE-REGISTRATION OPENING SOON:

The Coles Pre-registration link will come out Friday 6^th October. Keep an eye out in your emails – I will be sending this to all centers as soon as I receive it from Coles.

COLES ONLINE ACCOUNT:

All Centers should now have received instructions on how to access your Coles Online account which needs to be used to order your weekly bananas throughout the season. If you have not received this email, please let me know and I will follow up with Coles ASAP.

If you need any help or further information on how to order your bananas through your account, please email communitysport@coles.com.au.

OFFICIATING WORKSHOP:

In partnership with the WA Athletics Officials Club (WAAOC), Athletics West are pleased to offer FREE officiating workshops at Melville Athletics (south metro) and Joondalup Athletics Centre (north metro), from 8:30am - 1:00pm on Sunday 15 October 2023. Conducted by Athletics Australia accredited officials, the workshops are designed for parent volunteers at Centre/Club level, providing participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to assist at local competition.

Participants can choose to attend one, or multiple of the following sessions at either venue:

8.15am Arrival
8.30am Discus and Javelin
9.30am Shotput and High Jump
10.30am Long Jump / Triple Jump
11.30am Track (Including starting)

Accredited coaches will be able to earn Continued Professional Development (CPD) points by attending the officiating workshops. 15 points will be awarded per 1-hour session.

For more information & to register, head to: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/207510/

Please contact Opal if you have any questions on the workshops: opal@athleticswest.com.au

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

All Centres were required to set up a Working with Children tracker as part of affiliation for the 2023.24 season. This is just a friendly reminder that you need to continue to monitor and check Working with Children cards for any volunteers that do not fall under the parent volunteer exemption throughout the season and keep your tracker up to date. Please ensure you are checking the Working with Children card number online via the below link to ensure the card is valid.

https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/card-validation

If you have any questions or concerns about Working with Children checks, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:

The state-based Youth Development Program aims to provide young members and volunteers with development, upskilling and mentorship, building capacity in young people to give back to their local clubs and centres, as well as to coach and/or officiate at local and state level competitions. Affiliated Senior Clubs and Little Athletics Centres are invited to nominate up to two (2) participants, aged 15-17 at the time of nomination. Nominations close 11:59pm Wednesday 25 October:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezhMfcsMIyItl4UiybzZw6ZcKBG9LXrrwtVnUYxo3bfvKZeg/viewform

Clubs & Centres may opt to cover the cost of the subsidised program registration fee, or pass this cost onto the nominated athlete/s.

More information on the program can be viewed on our website: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/pathway/youth-development/

Please contact Opal if you have any questions on the program: opal@athleticswest.com.au

EOI – REBOUND RECONNECT & GET ACTIVE PROJECT

Athletics West is excited to be working with Rebound WA on a new project called Reconnect & Get Active. The project focuses on linking kids and youth with a disability with sport that suits their ability.

Rebound are looking for two centers (north & south) to work with on this project. Rebound will work with your center to assist with hosting a series of come and try sessions and upskilling’s to welcome athletes with a disability.

If you are center is interested in being involved in this project, can you please response to this email and let me know by Friday, 6^th October.