Welcome to Reynella East & Districts Little Athletics Centre 2011/2012 season. 

Little Athletics’ motto is “Family, Fun and Fitness”.  It is a sport where not only the athletes participate in various events but parents also play a major role. Parents can become involved in areas such as chaperoning, measuring, marking and even officiating and coaching.  Little Athletics has an “all hands on deck” approach, with our motto being the guiding light.

The sport gives the whole Family the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and have lots of Fun while at the same time gaining some extra Fitness.  Why wouldn’t you become involved?

There is a strong emphasis on patience, consideration, respect for others and safety.  All of these attributes will have a flow-on effect to how we cope with everyday life.  It is an opportunity for our children to strive to be the best they can possibly be, without the pressures of having to win.

Little Athletes are all winners through participation, with Personal Best performances being the ultimate reward.

Reynella East has a number of parents prepared to become officials/coaches; they play a major part in running our events & programmes.  It’s a very rewarding way of being involved with Little Athletics, and the knowledge you can acquire and pass on to your own children is immeasurable.  Our centre has four Level 1 coaches who are committed to helping every Little Athlete reach their potential.  Once the season is under way coaching nights will be programmed.  These nights will be open to all age groups and are always very well attended.

During the winter months the Committee have been very busy planning for the summer season.  The development of the club website has been a major step forward and a credit to those involved.  We are extremely excited about another of our long term goals coming to fruition.  With all things going to plan, the synthetic long jump tracks will be completed by the start of the season.

The commitment and support from Reynella East Schools has been amazing and we look forward to continuing our tremendous relationship into the coming season and beyond.

Thank you to everyone involved with organising and running our Cross Country event in June and the very successful State Championships in July. Congratulations to all athletes who represented Reynella East during the Winter Cross Country Season.

Any information you may need can be found either in this Year Book, by visiting our website www.redla.com.au  or by speaking with a committee member.  Any special events held during the season will be publicised in our weekly newsletter.

‘Be your Best’.  You are the future of Reynella East & Districts Little Athletics Centre.

Mark Potter

PRESIDENT