Centre Affiliation for Season 2025/26 will open in mid-August once the 2025 AGM has been conducted. Click on the following button for details.
MONDAY 28TH JULY
Presented by Brett Johnstone (Competition Manager)
An update on the season ahead. Competition dates and venues, Rules and Regulations changes etc. followed by general discussion about the competition structure as a whole.
[6:30 PM] Session 1 – 2025-26 Competition Year Update
Presented by Matt from Timing Solutions, Optimisation – in review of the Timing Solutions season survey, this session will be focused on how Centres can make the most of the ResultsHQ platform and its integrated tool to improve efficiency and performance.
[7:30 PM] Session 2 – Timing Solutions
Presented by Anthony McIntosh (Chief Executive Officer)
Has your Centre considered partnering with an Athletics Victoria Club? Hear from three of Victoria’s current Dual Centres and learn about the benefits and challenges that arise when a single entity covers both Littles Athletics and Athletics Victoria age groups.
TUESDAY 29TH JULY
Hosted by members of LAVIC’s Child Safe Working Party, this session includes 3 important topics for discussion, opportunities for you to share learnings, discover resources and prepare for the season ahead.
[6:30 PM] Session 4 – Child Safety Round Table 2025
Presented by Nathan Gjorgievski (Marketing & Communications Co-Ordinator) and Somesh Jaggar (Dreamjar Principal).
Discover the new Centre Marketing Kits that Centres will be receiving for season 2025/26. Also, a deep dive into the Marketing Materials folders, explore the powerful new Word Bank, and best use tips.
[7:30 PM] Session 5 – 2025-26 Centre Marketing Kits
Presented by the Stacksports – Gameday Team & Kim John (Ecommerce Manager), a Gameday training session for Centre Secretaries, registrars & treasurers.
WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY
An update on the forthcoming season and the education opportunites that will be offered to those whose efforts sustain it.
[6:30 PM] Session 7 – 2025-26 Education Year Update
Presented by Brett Johnstone (Competition Manager)
Round table discussion on the best ways to attract and retain Centre Volunteers so that duties are evenly spread at Centre, Region and State meets.
[7:30 PM] Session 8 – Parent Duties at Events: Roundtable discussion
Presented by Rob Belli & Kelly Costin (Development Officers)
A fun presentation from your Development Officers Kelly and Rob giving some tips and strategies for a healthy Little Athletics Centre. Also, some positive habits from Centres that we have seen and that could be of use to your Centre.
[8:30 PM] Session 9 – A Visit to Doctor DO: A 10 Step Healthy Centre Plan
THURSDAY 31ST JULY
Presented by Nathan McConchie (Education Manager)
An overview of national coach education structures, and review of the ways in which they can be utilised to support Centre operations.
[7:30 PM] Session 11 – Attracting, developing and retaining coaches at your Centre
LAVic CEO Anthony McIntosh will summarise key activities and new initiatives in store for our 2025/26 Little Athletics Season
