Little Athletics cannot run unless parents help out as Officials, Chaperones, doing the BBQ-ing, setting up and packing away.  Every family is expected to help out to ensure our athletes can have an enjoyable and safe time.

A parent or guardian MUST be in attendance at each meeting or your child will not be permitted to compete.  This requirement is imposed on the club for insurance and liability reasons.  If there are insufficient parents for a group of athletes they will be unable to take part in the events.  PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST WITH CHAPERONING, RAKING, SPIKING AND RETRIEVING AT EVENTS.

OFFICIALS

For any interested parent or guardian there are FREE Officials Courses run by the Association and co-ordinated by our Centre during the year. The rules of each event and how they are applied in competition are covered in the course.  Dates of when courses are held will be advised via our newsletter.  PLEASE CONSIDER BEING INVOLVED for without officials there can be no competition. 

There are also extensive Coaching Courses available for anyone wishing to become more involved.  It is essential for the development of our Athletes that the Centre has adequate coaching personnel.  Please speak to a REDLA Centre Committee member for more information.

CHAPERONES/RECORDERS

Chaperones have the task of ensuring Athletes enjoy their activities in an organised and supportive atmosphere.  Acting as a chaperone involves recording of performances and marshalling Athletes to events.  A guide on how to perform this task is located in the Athletes’ Age Group Folders.

TIMEKEEPERS

The REDLA Centre has Electronic Timing gates for most races, but in the event that they fail, parents will be asked to assist with the timekeeping of the events; our Chief Timekeeper will provide advice and guidance at the time to all volunteers.