Elevate Athletics

31/08/2026

With the new season just around the corner, these Little Athletics Victoria Education Workshops are a great opportunity for parents, volunteers and anyone wanting to get involved to build their knowledge and confidence before the season gets underway 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

There are workshops coming up in Moe and Warragul - a great local opportunity to get prepared and support your Centre this season!

Check out the post below for all the details and registration information👇🏻

25/08/2026

A great opportunity for our athletes, coaches and officials! 👏🏼

If you’re heading to a state, national or international championship, check out the Local Sporting Champions Program and see if you’re eligible for financial assistance towards your costs.

Worth a look! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙

The Australian Sports Commission Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors between the ages of 13-18 in state, national and international championships, who meet the criteria outlined in the link below.

Grants of up to $750 are available to successful applicants to put toward the cost of attending their championships.

Round one applications are closing next Monday 31 August.

For more information on eligibility and how to apply, follow this link:
https://www.ausport.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions

10/08/2026

🏃🏼WANT TO HELP AT YOUR LOCAL LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE?

I’m excited to be facilitating two FREE “Introduction to Little Athletics” workshops on behalf of Little Athletics Victoria, right here in Gippsland.

This is a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to the skills you need to confidently help children participate in athletics - no previous experience required!

Across the day, we’ll cover the basics of ALL Little Athletics events, including:
• Track (sprints, middle distance, relays, race walking & hurdles)
• Jump (long jump, high jump, triple jump)
• Throw (shot put, discus, javelin)

But it’s not just about learning how to run an event. We’ll also explore how to teach and support children in each event, with practical ideas to help create an environment that is fun, encouraging and engaging for athletes of all abilities. 💙

WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Parents
• Volunteers
• Teachers
• Anyone 16 years or older interested in learning the basics of little athletics.

And the best part… IT’S COMPLETELY FREE! 🎉

📍 MOE - Moe Little Athletics
Sunday 13 September
Joe Carmody Athletics Track
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

📍 WARRAGUL - Warragul Little Athletics
Sunday 20 September
Geoff Watt Memorial Athletics Track
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

A little about the facilitator (me) 👋🏻
I’m a Commonwealth Games heptathlete, Accredited Australian Athletics Performance Coach, and have more than 10 years of experience across sport, education and coaching.

Whether you’re completely new to athletics or just want to brush up on the basics, come along and learn how you can help make Little Athletics a great experience for every child 💙💚

👉 Spaces are available — register here:
https://events.mygameday.app/event/2627coachapprentice

Gippsland Country Region - Little Athletics Victoria

05/08/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Little Athletics Victoria New Zealand Development Tour! 🇦🇺✈️🇳🇿

This is an incredible opportunity to:
• Experience international competition
• Develop your skills alongside other talented athletes
• Build lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, be sure to check out the details in the post below and submit your nomination before applications close.

Best of luck to everyone who applies! 💙

2027 New Zealand Development Tour nominations are OPEN! 🇳🇿 ✈️

The 2027 New Zealand Development Tour is an incredible opportunity for Little Athletics Victoria Under 14 and Under 15 athletes from the 2026/27 season.

A team of up to 36 athletes will be selected and will spend 7 days touring with the LAVic team from 6th-13th of January 2027 and will compete at the 2027 North Island "Colgate Games" in Whangārei.

👉 For more information and to submit your nomination, visit: https://lavic.com.au/competition/new-zealand-development-tour/

11/06/2026

A sport that teaches you so much more than just how to compete. What’s your why? ✨

10/06/2026

Sport has given me so much more than medals, results and opportunities - it’s given me lifelong lessons, resilience, confidence and experiences that continue to shape who I am today.

I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to share my journey as a former elite heptathlete with the students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School. Being able to speak openly about the highs, challenges, setbacks and growth that come with sport is something I’m really passionate about.

Elevate Athletics is about more than coaching. It’s about inspiring the next generation of athletes to chase their dreams, build confidence, embrace challenges and realise their potential both on and off the track.

Thank you to St Paul’s for having me come in and share my journey with the High Performance Sports Program students.

01/06/2026

Don’t underestimate where a small start can take you. Keep elevating 🚀

12/04/2026

This sport brings out the best and the worst - but that’s where growth happens.

For every athlete finding their way, it’s already within you. Keep showing up ✨

06/04/2026

What an incredible experience at the 2026 Stawell Gift for Elevate Athletics athlete Sam Cataldo! 🔥🏃🏼

Sam took on both the 100m and 400m, representing with determination and a great attitude across the weekend.

In the 100m, Sam ran a fantastic race to finish 2nd in his heat with a time of 11.88 seconds, narrowly missing a spot in the final by just 0.03 seconds — an unbelievably close margin! 👏🏻👏🏻

He also stepped up in the 400m, running off the back mark (red) and finishing 6th in 55.08 seconds, showing grit and composure over the full lap 💪🏻

When asked about his favourite part of the Stawell Gift, Sam said:
“Being able to go out on the track and have fun and socialise with other athletes.”

And that’s exactly what it’s all about 🙌🏻

We’re so proud of your efforts, Sam — the performances, the mindset, and the way you embraced the experience🌟