Doncaster Little Athletics Centre Registration Information

It is a condition of registration that parents perform their rostered duty

see the Parents' Charter   ...now that's out the way...  

DLAC has no paid staff - everything depends upon the efforts of volunteers to prepare & run the events and pack-up afterwards. A competition day at Little Athletics isn't only about the kids. All the events our children take part in are run by parents whose children are also participating. The kids enjoy it and their parents get to have fun, too.

The Duty roster gives parents a chance to have fun being involved with the athletes, cheering them on and guiding them. Kids get a kick from having their parents officially measuring their throw, run or jump and most people find it's more fun to occasionally have a hand in their children's events than just watching.

So..

There is a Duty Roster. Each Club rosters parents to help run the On-Track and Competition events that they are responsible for. The details of the roster depend upon each Club, but it's typically every 3 weeks, or so. The tasks don't require that any prior Athletics experience - this handbook describes each event & how you can help (it also gives hints about becoming a qualified official, but that's entirely up to you).

(If you have difficulty being available for duty please don't hesitate to speak to your Club's Parent-Organiser or Club President)

Note: for insurance reasons, the person performing the duty must be either a parent/guardian on the athlete's registration, or must provide their name on-the-day for our Centre records.

Registrations can be taken on any competition day throughout the season. Simply register online as described below and bring your documents to your chosen Club's registrar on competition day.

Please be aware that the first few weeks of competition are really busy, so it is a good idea to contact your Club's Registrar beforehand. Note that the competition event sheets are prepared before event day. If your registration is not received before the sheets are prepared your child's results may not be available online right away.

Registration is now online through the LAV website, as described below. After registering on the LAV website, print off your Proof-of-Payment page & Parent's Charter and bring them along to Registration Day to complete your registration, arrange uniforms and collect your showbag with membership materials.

All new registrations must produce a "Proof of age" - birth certificate, passport etc.

Note: when registering you can choose to pay directly to the club on Registration Day, or when you come to the track to register.

There are 6 clubs at the Doncaster Centre and schools in the area are allocated to these clubs. We encourage families towards these clubs, however you are free to choose any club because of family or friends etc. Choose any club if you don’t go to any of these schools.

The registration fee for U6 – U7 athletes is $120

The registration fee for U8 – U15 athletes is $150

Athletes are also required to wear a club uniform. (approx $30 - $50)

The registration fee includes the Doncaster coaching program and Special Event days at Doncaster, such as Open-Day, Multi-event, Handicap Day, Centre-Championships & Doncaster Cross-Country as well as Relay competition. It does not include uniform costs.

As Region & State Track&Field, State Multi-Event and State Cross-Country now require separate online registration and payment, they are not included in the Doncaster registration fee. These optional events require separate registration and payment as they occur.

External programs such as Junior Development Squad (JDS) and the Crystal Creek Camp are not included.

If you are having difficulty paying these fees, please don't hesitate to speak to your Club President regarding payment options.