Sutherland Little Athletics

25/10/2026

Please use this link to sign up for this week’s parent duty roster

https://duties.sutherlandlac.org.au/programs/2026-10-31-lvvk

We are using a new SLA duties website this season for the weekly parent duty. This allows parents to select their duty for the coming weekend (this will usually be posted on Sundays for the upcoming Saturday only). No pre-determined weekly roles can be allocated before this. All roles are relatively simple and we have our awesome team of officials and committee members available to provide any assistance.

We also welcome any families keen to assist with pack up, which is a shorter duty approx 1 hour, but requires some heavy lifting. If this is a duty you are interested in fulfilling on a fortnightly rotation, please speak to Tammy or contact us at [email protected]

Instructions on how to signup are below. For parent duty on 31/10/2026 we are inviting ALL families who are able to fulfill their duty expectations of once per fortnight (or equivalent), to sign up this week. This is a great opportunity to learn something new, there are lots of committee and experienced families out and about to help, just ask.

A reminder that as stated on the parental declaration, parental duty is required every second week (or equivalent). It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure an adult member of the family is present to fulfill their selected duty.

Signup in 3 easy steps:
1) Click the link above to see our Duties sign up page.

2) Review the options listed and choose the duty(s) you like.

3) Sign up! You can either do this by entering your details each time. Or you can set up an account, link your athletes, and sign up each week in just a couple of clicks.

Note: we do not share your personal details with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please email [email protected] and we can sign you up manually.

4) On the day please arrive by 7.45am and report to the information desk to have your name marked off and grab your pink vest.

Thank you for helping out.

25/10/2026

All the action from Week 6 💪🏼

24/10/2026

ZONE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

📅 Friday 11 – Sunday 13 December
📍 Barden Ridge Athletics

✅ How to nominate:
Please check the Stack Team App for all Zone information and complete the Google nomination form provided.

📋 Draft Program is available on Stack Team App
Please note: The field events listed in the draft program only indicate which day each event will take place. They do not indicate the order of field events, as this will be determined once all nominations have been received.

⏰ A full timed program will be distributed one week before Zone.

💰 Entry fee: $25 per athlete, payable directly to the club.

‼️ Nominations close Friday 7 November at 5pm ‼️

We encourage all eligible athletes to get involved and represent Sutherland Little Athletics at Zone!

24/10/2026

For any of our athletes that train at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track.

Athletes and sporting clubs using Sylvania Waters Athletics Track will face temporary closures next week as Sutherland Shire Council carries out urgent repair works at the facility.

The works will begin on Monday 26 October, with several areas of the track closed until Friday 30 October.

The closures will affect the entire 100-metre front straight, along with the long jump and javelin areas.

Fencing and barricades will be installed around the affected sections while repairs are undertaken.

Council says the remainder of the athletics facility is expected to remain open, although athletes and sporting groups may experience some disruption near the work areas.

Regular users have been encouraged to adjust their training schedules and activities to accommodate the temporary closures.

The repairs are expected to be completed in time for the track to reopen fully for weekend sporting activities on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, provided weather conditions and construction progress allow.

Council says it will provide further updates if wet weather or unforeseen delays affect the reopening.

Sporting clubs and residents seeking further information can contact Sutherland Shire Council at [email protected] or on 02 9710 0333.

For more local Sutherland Shire news, follow The Shire News Desk.

23/10/2026

Week B Program 🏃🏾‍♀️

22/10/2026

Reminder 👈🏼

22/10/2026

SLA TIP OF THE WEEK – PBs MATTER MORE THAN PLACINGS! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🥇 Coming first is exciting, but do you know what’s even better? Beating your own personal best!

At Sutherland Little Athletics, we believe success isn’t just about medals, ribbons or where you finish. It’s about improving, challenging yourself and giving everything a go!

Here’s why PBs are worth celebrating:

⏱️ A PB means you’re improving!

Whether you’ve shaved 0.1 seconds off your sprint time or added 5cm to your long jump, every improvement counts!

💪 You’re competing against yourself!

You can’t control how fast someone else runs or how far they throw, but you CAN focus on improving your own performance.

🏅 Placings can change, but your PB is yours!

You might finish first one week and fifth the next. That doesn’t mean you haven’t improved! Your personal best tells your own story.

🎯 Small improvements lead to big achievements!

Every PB, no matter how small, is another step towards reaching your goals.

🌟 Effort is what really matters!

Some weeks you won’t get a PB, and that’s okay too! Trying your best, learning new techniques and showing determination are all things to be proud of.

💙 PARENTS, HERE’S A CHALLENGE!

Next time your child finishes an event, instead of asking “What place did you come?”, try asking:

👉 “Did you beat your PB?”
👉 “What are you proud of today?”
👉 “Did you have fun?”

Because at Little Athletics, we’re not just developing better athletes — we’re building confidence, resilience and a love of sport! 🩵

🏃 REMEMBER: Your biggest competition is the athlete you were yesterday!

18/10/2026

Out came the sunshine and dried up all the rain (well sort of) ☔️ so we could have an action packed morning at Waratah 🏃🏾‍♀️😁

18/10/2026

Parent Duties info ⬇️

https://duties.sutherlandlac.org.au/programs/2027-10-24-6zdg

From this week, we are moving from two shifts at most events, to a single shift per event. Allocations for most duties will now run from 8 am until events finish at that area. Our aim is to finish all events and duties well before midday.

We are trialling this schedule with the hope of reducing each family’s required duties to once every three weeks. We are especially grateful to families who take on additional duties, helping our events run smoothly and efficiently.

When your designated event finishes, please pack away all equipment at that event, including tents, and leave it in a neat, orderly pile near your event for the pack-up team to collect. Your help makes pack-up quicker and easier for everyone.

The committee and children greatly appreciate your time and support. By working together, we hope to finish earlier so everyone can enjoy the rest of their Saturday.

Signup in 3 easy steps:
1) Click the link above to see our Duties sign up page.

2) Review the options listed and choose the duty(s) you like.

3) Sign up! You can either do this by entering your details each time. Or you can set up an account, link your athletes, and sign up each week in just a couple of clicks.

Note: we do not share your personal details with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please email [email protected] and we can sign you up manually.

4) On the day please arrive by 7.45am and report to the information desk to have your name marked off and grab your pink vest.

Thank you for helping out.

16/10/2026

COMPETITION IS ON!

Despite the rain earlier this week, our committee and setup crew have done an amazing job to ensure the competition will go ahead today! 🙌

See you at Waratah Park soon.
Reminder: 14+ 1500m (boys and girls) start at 7:45 AM.

Let's make it a great day! 🌟