deception bay branch
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Affiliated with Little Athletics Queensland
Wet Weather Phone No. 3888 0400
2016/2017 SEASON
LOCAL SPONSORS
Deception Bay Little Athletics major sponsors are Brisbane Yamaha (Burpengary) Shine Lawyers (North Lakes and Caboolture) and Forty Winks (Morayfield). You are encouraged to support our main sponsors by taking
advantage of their great service and competitive prices offered to members of Deception Bay Little Athletics.
Like all community-based organisations we depend on the assistance of the community we live in. We need the help of parents, friends and local businesses to assist us in the running of our Centre. We depend on the support of businesses within our local community, who give their sponsorship to make little athletics, in particular Deception Bay Little Athletics, a good value for money activity. So if the opportunity arises please support the following businesses that support us by shopping with them and please tell them that you are a member of Deception Bay Little Athletics.
McCormacks Meats Brian of McCormack Meats is sponsoring our Open Day Carnival in March and supplies all our meat requirements. Tower Shopping Centre, Burpengary. Ph 3888 1997
Trophy World Trophy World of Kippa Ring supplies all our trophy requirements, which includes the donation of our Sports Girl and Sports Boy trophies. For your entire trophy or engraving needs, see Dave at 15A High St. Kippa Ring. Ph. 3883 3403 Website: www.trophyworld.net.au Email: [email protected]
Redback Print All the Centre’s printing requirements, including this publication are printed by Redback Print of Brighton. They provide state of the art digital technology and offset printing, from Business Cards to A0 Posters and everything in between. Call Liz on Ph 07 3269 6357, Mob 0490 013 520 or Email [email protected]
Cadbury Fundraising Mark and Leslie Dudley from Cadbury Fundraising are former members of Deception Bay LAs and provide the Centre with our yearly Chocolate Drive. They also generously donate prizes throughout the year and provide us with our Christmas Santa bags. For fundraising phone 1800 809 444 or Email [email protected]
COVER: Jonah Gordon, Lucas Lutter and Zane Brown-Mills 2016 State Team Members with Leigh Bohan, Centre Manager.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE
Local Sponsors………………………………………………… 1
Table of Contents……………………………………………… 2
Centre Manager’s Introduction………………………................ 4
Centre Information…………………………………………….. 5
Centre Management Committee………………………………. 6
Centre History…………………………………………………. 7
Insurance………………………………………………………. 8
Family Fun & Fitness………………………………………….. 8
Behaviour Code for Athletes…………………………………… 8
Breaching the Behaviour Code………………………………… 9
Centre Rules -The Office……………………………………………… 9 -Registering for Parent Help Duties……………………. 9
-Uniforms……………………………………………….. 10 -Footwear……………………………………………….. 10 -Award Eligibility………………………………………. 11 -Consumption of Alcohol……………………………….. 11 -Smoking Policy………………………………………… 11 -Proof of Age Documentation………………………….. 12 -Competition Area……………………………………… 12
Centre Boundaries……………………………………………… 13 -Centre Graphical Layout………………………………. 13
Coaching & Training…………………………………………… 14 -Centre Coaches………………………………………… 14
Warm-ups………………………………………………………. 15
Friday Night Program of Events……………………………….. 15
Parent Liaison Officer (PLO)…………………………………... 15
Canteen…………………………………………………………. 15
Officials and Marshalling………………………………………. 16 -Duties of an Official……………………………………. 16 -Duties of an Age Marshall……...…………………….… 16
-Age Limitations………………………………………… 16
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) CONTENT PAGE
General Information -Notice Boards………………………………………….. 17 -Newsletter……………………………………………… 17 -Centre Website…………………………………….…… 17 -Clothing………………………………………………… 17
-Parents of Asthmatics………………………………….. 17 -Recorder’s Message……………………………………. 18 -Fundraising…………………………………………….. 18
-Working Bees………………………………………….. 19 -Christmas Party & End of Season Function……………. 19 -Financial Considerations………………………….......... 20
Financial Assistance -State Selection…………………………………………. 20 -Travel Assistance for QLD State Championships….….. 21
-DBLA Open Day Nominations………………………... 21
Calendar of Events/Activities………………………….….……. 22
Competitions/Carnivals -Nominations……………………………………….…… 24 -Regional Individual Championships……………………. 24 -LAQ State Team Selection……………………………… 24 -Regional Relay Championships ….......……………..…. 25 -Junior & Senior Carnivals…………………………..….. 26 -Pentathlons…………………………………………..…. 26
Centre Captains……………………………………….………… 27
Centre Awards -Laurie Baartz Award…………………………………....… 28 -George Harvey Award………………………………..…. 29 -Ned Brooks Award…………………………………..….. 30 -Senior Sports Girl/Boy Award……………………..….… 31 -Junior Sports Girl/Boy Award……………………...……. 32 -Fran Nicoll Award………………………………..……… 33 -State Competitor Award………………………….……… 33 -State Qualifier Award……………………….…………… 34 -Ten Year Participation Trophy…………………………... 34 -Coaches Encouragement Award.…………………….….. 34 -Age Achievement Award.…………………………….…. 35 -Individual Level Trophies…………………………….…. 36 -Life Membership………………………………………… 36 -U15 LAQ Certificates…………………………………. 37 -Australian Ten Year Participation Pin……………….….. 37 -DBLA Five Year Participation Pin……………………… 37
-Coaches Certificates…………………………………….. 37 -Parent Certificates………………………………………. 37
Girls Centre Best Performances…………………………….…… 38
Boys Centre Best Performances…………………….…………… 46
LAQ State Championships – DBLA Medal Winners…………… 54
Qld State Team Representatives.………………………….…….. 56
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CENTRE MANAGER’S INTRODUCTION
2016/2017 SEASON
On Behalf of the Centre Management Committee I would like to welcome all new and returning athletes, parents and caregivers. We are looking forward to another great year at Deception Bay Little Athletics. This year marks my 6th year at Deception Bay Little A’s and my second year as Centre Manager. I look forward to working with our great committee, our exceptional athletes and let’s not forget our wonderful parents/caregivers, to keep DBLA the strong and spirited athletics club it has always been. This season welcomes our new Online Registration as well as Results H.Q, which allows our families to view their athletes’ weekly results and progresses privately online. A big thank you to Mr Gerard Yorston for all his countless hours and sleepless nights in setting up this amazing technology for us. Being a new system we do ask that you please be patient with any matters that may arise. We encourage all athletes to take full advantage of Wednesday night training and the wealth of knowledge available from our great team of coaches. This season Wamuran LA’s will be hosting the Regional Relays and Caloundra LA’s will host the Individual Championships, we hope to see as many of our athletes as possible nominating for these and the many other carnivals held throughout the season. Please feel free to approach me or any of our friendly committee members at any time. We look forward to your company on Friday nights and at carnivals during the season. Finally I urge you to read this Yearbook in conjunction with the Centre and LAQ Constitutions plus the LAQ Association Yearbook. Together these books provide an understanding of the rules & guidelines of Little Athletics for all members, both new and old. I would also like to thank our major sponsor Brisbane Yamaha for continuing their sponsorship for another season. Best of luck to all our athletes this season. Cheers.
Leigh Bohan Centre Manager 2016/2017
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CENTRE INFORMATION
Phone number: 3888 0400 Website: www.deceptionbayla.asn.au Street address: Zammit Oval, Zammit Street,
Deception Bay Postal address: PO Box 100, Deception Bay 4508 Competition details: Competition is held each Friday night between 6:00 p.m.
and approximately 9.00 p.m. Email Address: [email protected]
Warm up commences at 5.45 p.m. WET Weather There will be a recorded message on the
Centre’s answering machine (3888 0400) no later than 4:45pm if competition is doubtful or cancelled due to WET weather/ground condition.
Training details: Qualified Coaches will be in attendance for all disciplines on Wednesday Nights between 6:00pm – 7:30pm, and at other times to be advised. Parents or guardians are required to remain with the athletes at the Centre during all training sessions as finishing times are only approximate.
Committee meetings The Centre Management Committee generally meets on
the first Wednesday of each month. Any members who have issues that they would like to raise with the Committee are asked to commit them in writing. Address your correspondence to the Secretary and hand it into the office, post, or email to the address above no later than the Friday preceding the next Committee meeting.
LAQ Contacts Ph: (07) 3219 3400 Website: www.laq.org.au Email: [email protected]
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CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2016 – 2017 SEASON
PATRON AND LIFE MEMBER MRS. PAT McLOUGHLIN
CENTRE MANAGER Leigh Bohan 0400 100 569
ASSISTANT CENTRE MANAGER Gary Patterson
SECRETARY Kylie White
TREASURER Eric Gordon
REGISTRAR Caitlyn Beatty
OFFICIALS OFFICER Katie Allison
PROGRAM OFFICER Jasmine Economidis
RECORDER (GIRLS) Nerissa Thomas
RECORDER (GIRLS) Katie Latham
RECORDER (BOYS) Nicky Meier
RECORDER (BOYS) Duane Thomas
COACHING CO-ORDINATOR Troy Evans
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Alisha Johnson
UNIFORMS OFFICER Janice Beatty
NOMINATIONS OFFICER Leonie Hoffman
FUNDRAISING OFFICER Rikee-Leigh Torenbeek
CANTEEN CONVENOR Robyn Eichmann
ASSIST. CANTEEN
TECHNICAL / EQUIPMENT OFFICER Craig Coyte
GROUNDSMAN Ben Organ-Moore
IT/WEB EDITOR Mat Clarke
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Nicole Bird
Leo Wolfe
Gary Patterson
TEAM MANAGERS (Mobile Phone contact at LAQ Carnivals)
Janice Beatty - Mob: 0429 029 702
Gary Patterson – Mob: 0434 847 608
If any of our Committee Members can be of assistance to you please feel free to contact
them personally, by email to [email protected]
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CENTRE HISTORY
The current location of Zammit Oval was formerly a run down Poultry and small crop farm, mainly growing pumpkins and tomatoes. The farm encompassed an area from Deception Bay Rd to Acacia St, surrounding both sides of where Zammit Street is today.
In 1973 Sam and Eileen Zammit purchased the 50 acre property and in 1974 converted half into a Trotting Track, which was located opposite the oval, on the other side of where Zammit Street is today. After extensive earthworks the other half of the property was turned into a Greyhound Training/Time Trial track which is now the oval. The actual Greyhound track was a circular track on top of the current bank area. The tin shed they used for supplies/ticket sales for the Greyhound trials was the actual clubhouse the Centre occupied from 1983 until the new Clubhouse was built in 2010 with the aid of the State Government and the Moreton Bay Regional Council. Sam Zammit was a well known Driver/Trainer in the trotting community and ran the trotting track, while his son Tony operated the Greyhound track. In late 1982 Sam Zammit closed both the Trotting and Greyhound tracks, sub-divided and began to develop the land into the area it is today. Sam Zammit offered to donate 10% of his property which would have covered about half of the oval area and Divisional Councillors at the time, Tom and Pat McLoughlin (Both Tom and Pat later became Mayors of Caboolture, with Pat being our current Patron) persuaded the Caboolture Shire Council to purchase the balance for $35000 with an understanding that the area would be called Zammit Oval.
Deception Bay Little Athletics was formed in 1981 and resided at the Deception Bay North Primary School’s Oval. The Centre was formed to provide the opportunity for little athletes from the surrounding areas of Deception Bay, Rothwell and Burpengary to learn the basic athletic skills of running, jumping and throwing.
The first Committee had Noel McGrath as Centre Manager, Doug Rosemond as Secretary and Sharon Brady as the Treasurer and in 1983 with the assistance of the Caboolture City Council the Centre moved to its current location. Over the years the Centre has produced many little athletes who have gone on to represent the State of Queensland in the Australian Teams Championships (Joanna Stone, Laura Parmar, Rebecca Oliver, Allan Shervey, Jason Dudley, Kelly Pinkerton, Katie Hirning, Louise Varley, Lisa Franks Leigh McCormick, Blake Scriven, Jared Nicholas, Dean Atkins, Chiam James, Curtis Ricker, James Lock, Mitchell Cooper, Shemaiah James, Darcy Roper, Alexander Mould, Dale Hebbard, Bailey Johnston, Jordan Guy, Ben Schmidtchen, Ella Connolly, Lucus Lutter, Josh Whiting, Zane Brown-Mills and Jonah Gordon). Some athletes have also continued their athletic career past Little Athletics and progressed into Senior Athletics to represent Australia such as: Peter Nowill (3000M Steeplechase – World’s 2002/2003, Olympics 2004, C’wealth Games 2006), Joanna Stone (Javelin – World’s 1995/1997 [Silver], Commonwealth Games 1994,
Olympics 1996/2000), Jason Dudley (Decathlon –World Youth 2001 [Bronze], Commonwealth Games 2006 [Bronze]) Mitchell Cooper (Discus – World Youth Championships 2012, World Junior Championships 2014) Shemaiah James (High Jump –World Youth Olympics 2014, Long Jump World U20
Championships 2016) Darcy Roper (Long Jump – World Youth Championship 2015, World U20 Championships 2016) Josh Connolly (High Jump - World Youth Championship 2015, World U20 Championships 2016)
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INSURANCE
When you join Little Athletics, your registration includes a small insurance premium. This charge provides insurance not only for registered Little Athletes, but also for all officials and voluntary workers. The policy provides cover for all accidental injuries, which occur in any activities associated with Little Athletics. Activities associated with Little Athletics include athletics meetings at Zammit Oval and elsewhere, working bees, Committee meetings and coaching (by nominated Centre Coaches). The policy provides both personal accident insurance and public liability insurance. There is a schedule of payments for permanent injuries; an excess fee applies in some claims. Details of the policy are available from the Centre office on Friday nights or by contacting LAQ.
FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS
Little Athletics is a family activity, in which children from the age of five to sixteen learn the basic athletic skills of running, jumping and throwing. The club also runs Tiny Tots which is a play based program set up for 3 & 4 year old siblings of registered athletes of our club. Little Athletics is a fun activity in which all children, regardless of ability, are encouraged to improve their own personal performances. To achieve that goal, the Centre provides friendly competition on Friday evenings, with play training and other coaching activities taking place during the week. By joining in these activities and learning how to participate in the events correctly, your children will have a lot of fun. Little Athletics is a fitness activity which consists of simple warm up exercises preceding each meet, coaching sessions and participation in the actual running, jumping and throwing events. All little athletic activities are designed to help improve your child’s fitness and well being. Not all competitors can be champions and this philosophy applies to all sports. For the majority of our members we want to emphasise the philosophy of “IMPROVE” rather than ‘WIN”. To better our own personal performance in whatever we attempt is undoubtedly a step forward and a basis for good mental and physical health.
BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR ATHLETES
It is NOT whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Compete and train for the “fun of it”, not just to please your parents. All athletes are to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times both at the Centre and whilst representing the Centre in competitions outside our Centre. The Centre will not tolerate verbal or physical abuse by any athlete, parent or official. This Centre endorses the LAQ Zero Tolerance policy. The LAQ Zero Tolerance policy for parents, athletes, coaches and officials is available from the office and is also listed on the LAQ website, www.laq.org.au
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BREACHING THE BEHAVIOUR CODE
If anyone has a complaint regarding an athlete, parent or official, they are requested to report the matter to either the Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager as soon as possible. Although endorsing the LAQ Zero Tolerance policy, the Centre may vary the consequences depending on the severity of the behaviour breach. (eg. First time minor breaches may result in a warning from the Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager. A second time violation may result in a discussion between the athlete, parent and Centre Manger and/or Assistant Centre Manager. A third time minor violation or a first time major violation may result in automatic exclusion from competition/s, with the matter also referred to the Centre Management Committee for consideration of further exclusions). The Centre Manager or the Assistant Centre Manager must be notified of any and all violations of the code of conduct set by LAQ/Centre by an athlete, parent or official. All notified violations of the code of conduct are recorded by the Centre. It is the Centre’s aim in setting and enforcing the code of conduct to allow athletes, parents and officials to enjoy being a part of Deception Bay Little Athletics and athletics in general.
CENTRE RULES
THE OFFICE DBLA By-Law Apr/97 Office hours are generally between 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. on competition nights. Parents or Guardians are required to remain with the athletes at the Centre at all times. In previous years we have experienced occasions when an athlete has been injured or fallen ill and their parents or guardians were not at the ground. We are not able to administer medical assistance without the permission of the athlete’s parent or guardian.
REGISTERING FOR PARENT HELP DUTIES DBLA By-Law Apr/97 Officials and Marshalls should register their name & child’s registration number with our Officials Officer prior to the start of competition. If you arrive late and wish to work, some task can still be found for you. Our Officials Officer can usually be found in the area at the front of the office. If you fail to register your name, there will be no record of your assistance.
NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS TO ENSURE THEIR NAME & CHILD’S REGISTRATION NUMBER IS RECORDED CORRECTLY WITH THE OFFICIALS OFFICER PRIOR TO COMMENCING THEIR DUTY.
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CENTRE RULES (Cont.) UNIFORMS LAQ By-Law Sep/02 Once again the uniform emphasis has been placed on affordability and good quality and complies with the Government’s Sun Safe policy. The Centre’s uniform is compulsory for all competing athletes at Centre, Regional and Association level. The registration number, with your name clearly marked in the box provided, is to be affixed to the front of the uniform top. The age label is to be affixed on the left sleeve of the shirt or left leg of the pants. All registered athletes must be in full Centre uniform by the second Friday in October. Athletes signing on later in the season will be given two weeks grace. Full uniform must be worn whilst competing at all LAQ Association competitions.
FOOTWEAR LAQ By-Law Jun/04 In accordance with LAQ Policy, enclosed footwear is compulsory for athletes participating in all events.
SPIKES
Athletes in age groups up to and including U10 are NOT permitted to wear spikes in any events. Spike shoes (without spikes or blanks) that have rosettes around the spike area, or which have anything hard or sharp protruding from any area of the sole WILL NOT be acceptable.
U11/12 age groups may wear spikes in all laned events, all jumping events, and Javelin. For Relays U11/12 may only wear spikes in Long and High Jump relay events. Any spike shoe without spikes attached may be worn in unlaned events and all Track Relay events. U13-U17 age groups may wear spikes in all laned and unlaned track events (excluding walks), jumping events and Javelin and for all Relay events. Athletes in Relays who compete up an age group to U13-U17 may also wear spikes. Spiked shoes MUST be carried NOT worn to individual events, and removed immediately after completion of the event. Spikes longer than 9mm are not to be used at any time on the Deception Bay Synthetic Long/Triple and Javelin run-ups.
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Age Label Patch on Left
Hand Sleeve or Bike
Pants
LAQ Sponsors Badges
on Right Hand Sleeve
Registration Number
attached to front of shirt
with the athletes name
clearly marked
CENTRE RULES (Cont.) AWARD ELIGIBILITY DBLA By-Law Apr/02
Every athlete will receive at least one Trophy at the end of the season subject to attendance and parental assistance.
TO QUALIFY FOR ANY DBLA AWARD / TROPHY:
Athletes must have an attendance record of at least 70% of the season commencing from the athletes sign-on date (Friday night competitions only).
Attendance is officially recorded when an athlete participates in a minimum of three events on a competition night.
In the event of long term illness/absence the athlete/family may be exempted from the 70% attendance requirement. To be considered for an exemption, a parent/guardian must communicate in writing to the Centre Management Committee attaching any supporting evidence of the absence.
The athlete’s family or guardian must have worked at least TWELVE times during the season, preferably six times prior to and six times after the Christmas break. This requirement may be reduced for those athletes joining later in the season, but would normally equate to working at least twice a month after joining.
The Centre Management Committee must be notified in writing immediately when a family anticipates they will not be able to satisfy this requirement. Any supporting evidence must be attached to the request and depending on individual circumstances the athlete’s family may be exempted from the full 12 night’s assistance. In these circumstances the Committee will decide on the appropriate number of nights to be worked and advise the family.
The required assistance could be in the form of, but not limited to the following: Assisting during Friday night competition; Assisting at one of our Working Bees; Assisting at DBLA Fundraising events; Assisting at our Open Day (when held), or; Assisting at Regional Carnivals.
Athletes are required to be a full financial Member (Registration, Family Fees and all outstanding Nomination Fees are to be paid in full)
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL DBLA By-Law Apr/02 No alcohol is permitted to be consumed within the Centre boundaries.
SMOKING POLICY LAQ By-Law Jun/02 QLD Government policy prohibits smoking within 10 metres of any competition or spectator areas during any competition. QLD Health Laws now require this policy be followed, which means no smoking within 10 metres of the Canteen/Office block and spectator areas inside the wooden boundary fence including the competition oval.
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CENTRE RULES (Cont.) PROOF OF AGE DOCUMENTATION LAQ Policy Proof of age documentation is required by the Little Athletics Queensland at sign-on. Athletes who have been registered with Deception Bay Little Athletes in a previous year are not required to show proof of age. Acceptable forms of proof of age documentation are:
Birth Certificate, full or extract; Notification of birth registration; Baptism certificate; Current passport; Letter from school signed by the Principal or Registrar, or; A statutory declaration may be made as an absolute last resort.
DBLA By-Law Aug/11 Athletes who have not shown their proof of age documentation at sign-on will not be able to participate in any Regional Carnivals/DBLA Open day, have any Centre Records recognised, or receive a McDonald Certificate/end of season Centre Trophy higher than Green level.
COMPETITION AREA DBLA By-Law Apr/02 Only Athletes, Marshalls and Officials are permitted onto the competition area during competition. Parents or Guardians of under 6/7 athletes may accompany their child onto the competition area during the first two weeks of the season.
Christmas Break up 2015 Christmas Raffle 2015
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CENTRE BOUNDARIES DBLA By-Law Apr/02 Deception Bay Little Athletics Centre boundaries include the oval/hill area inside the wooden boundary fence and that part of an area outside the wooden boundary fence to the driveway between the Clubhouse and the Toilet/Shower block. Athletes are not covered by LAQ insurance outside the Centre boundaries.
CENTRE GRAPHICAL LAYOUT
Numbers Of Helpers needed for Friday Night Competition
D - Discus: 2 rings 4 helpers at each S - Shotput: 2 rings 4 helpers at each J - Javelin: 4 helpers (run at end of night) JS/D - Junior Shotput/Discus: 4 helpers LJ - Long/Triple Jump: 4 pits 4 helpers at each HJ - High Jump: 4 sets of mats 3 helpers at each I/T - Inside Track: 6 place judges, 4 time keepers, 1 starter O/T - Outside Track: 4 place judges, 2 recorders, 2 multi timers, 2 starters REC - Ticket writers: 2 minimum AM/J - Age Marshalls: 2 per each Boy/Girl junior age group (U6-U12) AM/S - Age Marshalls: 1 per each Boy/Girl senior age group (U13-U17)
NOTE: Abbreviation’s on map show where help areas are located
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COACHING & TRAINING All members are invited to attend coaching sessions, which are conducted by accredited coaches. This provides athletes with a level of coaching ranging from basics through to more advanced techniques. Training will be conducted at the Centre on Wednesday Nights between 6.00pm – 7:30pm, and at other times to be advised.
CENTRE COACHES
The following Deception Bay members are accredited with the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association: Gary Patterson - Level 3 All Disciplines
Troy Evans - Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach Leigh Bohan - Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach Penny Bowman - Level 1 Club Coach Ed Van Beek - Level 1 Club Coach
Zammit Oval - Zammit St Deception Bay
FRIDAY NIGHT 21st OCTOBER 2016
This competition will be held as a pentathlon for our U7 – U17 athletes The U6 & Tiny Tots will run as per normal Friday night competition
BOYS GIRLS
Under 7 70M, 100M, 200M, L/J, DIS 70M, 100M, 200M, L/J, DIS
Under 8 60MH, 100M, 200M, L/J, DIS 60MH, 100M, 200M, L/J, DIS
Under 9 60MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, DIS 60MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, S/P
Under 10 60MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, S/P 60MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, DIS
Under 11 60MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, DIS 60MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, S/P
Under 12 60MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, S/P 60MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, DIS
Under 13 80MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, DIS 80MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, S/P
Under 14 90MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, S/P 80MH, 100M, 800M, H/J, S/P
Under 15 100MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, DIS 90MH, 200M, 800M, L/J, S/P
Under 16 100MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, DIS 90MH, 200M, 800M, L/J, S/P
Under 17 100MH, 100M, 800M, L/J, DIS 90MH, 200M, 800M, L/J, S/P
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CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS
WARM UP’S
Before competition, senior athletes take all athletes through some simple warm up stretches and exercises. Warm up is at approximately 5.45 p.m. Any athlete who arrives late will miss out on this vital warm up session. It is strongly recommended that you have your child at the Centre in time for the warm up session as this prevents injury. If your child misses the warm up we suggest that they do their own warm up before starting competition.
FRIDAY NIGHT PROGRAM OF EVENTS
The available events for a particular age group are rotated each week to give athletes the opportunity to participate in and practice a wide range of events throughout the season.
The Tiny Tots age group do various activities including play training, 50m, Shot Put, Discus and Long Jump. NOTE: There will be no trial nights or holding places for Tiny Tots (capped to 40 athletes) and
Tiny Tots do not receive times, measurements or places for their events.
The U6 age group commence little athletics by participating in FOUR recorded events each night. The U7 and U8 age groups participate in FIVE recorded events, and the U9-U17 age groups participate in FIVE or SIX recorded events each night. Unrecorded trial events, play training events or games may be conducted in addition to recorded events. To ensure the U6 and U7 age groups finish competition at a reasonable time, these groups are permitted to line up at track events in front of other age groups. All athletes must complete the current season in the age group they have been signed up to.
CANTEEN Most of the products sold through our canteen are products from manufacturers who sponsor Little Athletics Queensland. Without the support of these sponsors and you the members, registration costs would be significantly higher. The canteen operates as a service to you, the members, and runs on a very low profit margin. We therefore encourage you and your family to utilise the Centre’s canteen facilities.
Under 14 Girls Regional Relay Team
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OFFICIALS AND MARSHALLING
PARENTS WE NEED YOU!!!
Parents are possibly the most important part of our Centre. Without parental assistance, the Centre would not be able to operate and therefore no competition on the night.
The Centre requires between 100 and 120 parents to act as Marshalls, Officials and to help in the canteen on every night of competition. This is in addition to the Committee members who all have an important role to play on competition nights.
It is also expected that you will assist at carnivals if your son or daughter should nominate and/or qualify for any Association or Regional carnival.
These carnivals are conducted by volunteers for the benefit of the athletes, including yours.
DUTIES OF AN OFFICIAL
This can be as simple as raking the long jump pit, returning or marking the spot where a shot put or discus has landed, or helping out in the canteen.
New and old members alike are asked to come forward as there is always an experienced official on each event who will be more than happy to help you out. PLEASE don’t hesitate to come forward as your help is always appreciated regardless of your qualifications and/or experience.
DUTIES OF AN AGE MARSHALL
To maintain control of the athletes in the age group to which you have been assigned;
All athletes are to remain with and follow the directions given by the Marshall at all times;
If an athlete needs to leave the Competition/Marshalling area they must inform the Marshall;
Following a track event the Marshall is responsible for taking the Track Recording sheet to the Recorder’s table and to collect the athlete’s performance tickets. To ensure efficiency, athletes are to be kept away from the Recorder’s table, and;
Other duties as detailed on the back of the Marshalling folder.
AGE LIMITATIONS DBLA By-Law Jul/08
At DBLA, no person under the age of 18 is to be in the position of starter or recaller. ie. Any position which requires the official to hold a starting gun;
Persons acting in the role of Age Marshall must be aged 18 or over;
Only designated workers 16 years or older are permitted inside the canteen during competition;
Other than LAQ accredited Junior Officials, Officials at DBLA must be aged 16 or older.
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