• 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 it is your choice as to which club you choose because of family or friends etc. Choose any club if you don’t go to any of these schools.

• Any boy or girl may register during the season once they have turned five. See attached for your young athlete’s age group.

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

• U6, U7 & U8s (Children born after 30 September 2000) participate in our "On Track" Program. This is a skills based program where the children learn the basics of running, jumping and throwing in a fun atmosphere with lots of opportunity to participate. We encourage parent participation as well.

  This is normally on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 10:00am but there will be 5 Friday nights in the season where our littlies compete with the U9 - U15 year olds from 6:00pm.

• U9 – U15s compete in Track & Field Program from 10:00am to approximately 12:30 mostly on Saturdays however there are 5 twilight events held on Friday nights starting at 6:00pm.

Events conducted are: 70m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Hurdles, Long, Triple and High Jumps, Discus, Shot Put and Javelin (U11-U15 only). See attached program. (to be updated for season 08/09)

• There are also other opportunities for competition for U9 – U15 outside of these times – Region and State Relay competition, Region and State T&F and State Multi Event - See General Information Page

• Training is on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 for U9 – U11 and from 5:30 for U12 – U15. See Coaching Page

• The season runs from 4th October 2008 – 14th December 2008 and resumes after
  Christmas on 24th January 2009 until 28th March 2009. (See attached season calendar)

• The fees will be $105 for U6-U8 and $120 for U9-U15 - This year the Centre Council has decided to change to an all inclusive fee structure which we hope will encourage all athletes' full attendance at every possible event.  This includes all the special days at Doncaster (such as Open Day, Multi Event, Handicap Day and Centre Champs) and external events such as Region & State Relays, T&F and Multi Event Championships.  (It does not include uniform costs).  If you are having difficulty paying these fees, please don't hesitate to speak to your Club President regarding payment options.

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

• Credit Card facilities will be available on Registration Day and for the first couple of days of the season only. 

• To Register please bring the completed "Registration Form for New Members" above, Proof of Age and your payment to Registration Day or competition day.  Please do not try to register on line.

• If you are uncertain whether your little person will like Little Aths, you are welcome to a free trial on any competition day. (except 6th December – Doncaster Open Day)

• There is a duty roster and it is a condition of registration that Parents perform their allocated duty