Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian sport for children aged 5-16 years. As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field) and the events are specially modified to suit the ages and abilities of children. A wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking events is conducted. It offers young people activities and skills that will stand them in good stead for
their sporting future. Each year across NSW, approximately 40,000 boys and girls enjoy the activities that Little Athletics has to offer. The track & field based competition is conducted throughout the summer sports season. Events are conducted on a weekly basis by one of our 200 individual centres, and include: -
Track
Sprints - 70m, 100m, 200m Distance - 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3km Hurdles - 60mh, 80mh, 90mh, 100mh, 110mh Walks – 700m, 1100m, 1500m
Field
Jumps - Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump
Throws - Shot put, Discus, Javelin
Tiny Tots
Centres may offer the Tiny Tots Program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Tiny Tots will participate in games and activities designed to develop gross motor skills. They will not engage in competition. This program is optional and no centre is compelled to offer the program. During winter many centre's operate cross country. PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Little Athletics movement is summed up in the slogan:-
"LITTLE ATHLETICS...FOR...FAMILY...FUN...and...FITNESS".