“On Track” is essentially an athletic skills development program that aims to provide children in the Under 6 to Under 8 age bracket with increased instruction, ample practice opportunities and ongoing motivation.

The program concentrates on teaching our younger athletes the fundamental motor skills of running, jumping, hopping and throwing in a non-competitive environment, whilst also focusing on active participation, learning and improving, having fun and experiencing excitement. By increasing activity time, decreasing overall time, fostering friendships, decreasing competition mindset and increasing prospects for learning, the program is able to deliver all the above essential aspects.

• Here at Doncaster Little Athletics Centre, the program operates on Saturday mornings between 8.30 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.

• Each week children are rewarded for their learning and participation by receiving a ticket for each of the skills that were learnt during that particular session.

• All children are encouraged to place their tickets in the sticker book that is provided at the time of registration. In this way children can also progressively monitor the skills they cover and complete.

• On Track athletes are also offered a number of opportunities during the season to participate in a competition format similar to the older or Interclub athletes, (Under 9 to Under 16) with events such as 70m, 100m, Long Jump and Vortex or Shot Put being offered. These competition meets are held on Friday nights between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. and when conducted, replace the regular Saturday morning program.

• Other special event meets are also available to On Track athletes throughout season.

Whilst children are ideally placed in small groups to encourage participation, this can only be achieved if an adequate number of personnel are available. Whilst DLAC ensures that the program has and is lead by an On Track Co-ordinator, On Track Leaders and Helpers are always required - there is no such thing as having too many people.

The On Track program has been designed so that anybody can teach athletics skills to the children. You don’t need - Qualifications or experience, Any athletics experience or Any teaching experience.

All you need is Enthusiam

More help =  smaller groups = more goes = FUN!!!

So instead of standing idle and watching on when you attend, become involved

with your child’s development and you never know, you may enjoy it too.

To learn more, contact:

Jack Talia – On Track Co-ordinator: 0411 705 804

Or email: terejack@iprimus.com.au

 

Doncaster Little Athletics Centre

(Affiliated with the Victorian Little Athletics Association Inc. ABN:34 100 732 873)

Haydn Dunne (Centre President 2007/08) Phone: 0413 120 740

Zoran Abram (Centre Secretary 2007/2008) Phone: 0407 823 752

Track Address: Doncaster Athletics Track Pavilion, Rieschiecks Reserve ,Doncaster East, VIC, Australia, 3109
Postal Address: PO Box 1376, Doncaster East, VIC, Australia, 3109

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