Training Calendar – October 2026
Overview
One of the fundamental principles of little athletics is to provide an opportunity for children to feel great about themselves through effort that is rewarded by achievement. Enthusiasm to do your best can be the greatest achievement and at Doncaster Little Athletics we believe coaching, education and mentoring can provide the tools for kids to focus on that effort.
The structure of our coaching program is designed to provide a clear development pathway from fun, movement-based participation through to more structured technical and squad-based training. Please note that session content may be adjusted where required to suit athlete numbers, coach availability, weather and competition demands.
Training Dates
Start Monday 14th September 2026
Finish Wednesday 10th March 2027
Training Breaks
- 21/09/26 – 30/09/26 (term 3 school holidays)
- 02/11/26 (Melbourne Cup Day weekend)
- 21/12/26 – 06/01/27 (Christmas break)
- 25/01/27 (Australia Day weekend)
Training sessions occur every Monday and Wednesday afternoon during school terms. Further details, including times, can be found here.
Program Goals
U6 – U8
A fun, engaging and fast-moving program based around games and activity-based learning. The focus is on enjoyment, movement skills and positive early experiences in athletics.
U9 – U11
For athletes beginning to learn athletics events. Sessions will still include some game-based learning, while giving athletes the opportunity to experience all major event groups each night and begin developing basic technical skills.
U12+
An introduction to squad-based training. Registered athletes will receive training programs and longer technical sessions aimed at developing sound technical models. This stream is primarily designed for athletes looking to compete at State level or above.
Walks
To provide an introduction to race walking for athletes who are interested in learning the event and developing the basic technique.
Program Details
U6 – U8 Active Fun Session
| Coach | Alice | |
| MONDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | |
| 4:30 – 5:15 PM | Game-based learning and active fun session | Game-based learning and active fun session |
U9 – U11 Beginner Athletics
| Coaches | Mariah, Alice, Hamish | Mariah, Alice |
| MONDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | |
| 4:30 – 5:15 PM | Warm-up and sprints | Warm-up and sprints |
| 5:15 – 5:30 PM | Technical Rotation 1 High Jump, Long Jump / Triple Jump, Hurdles | Technical Rotation 1 High Jump, Long Jump / Triple Jump, Hurdles |
| 5:30 – 5:45 PM | Technical Rotation 2 Discus, Shot Put, Javelin / Turbo | Technical Rotation 2 Discus and Shot Put |
U12 and above Squad Sessions
| Coaches | David, Alle |
| MONDAYS | |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Warm-up and sprint session |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Jumps High Jump, Long Jump / Triple Jump |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Throws Discus, Shot Put |
| Coach | David |
| WEDNESDAYS | |
| 4:30 – 4:40 PM | Warm-up |
| 4:40 – 5:05 PM | Javelin |
| 5:05 – 5:15 PM | Warm-up |
| 5:15 – 5:40 PM | Hurdles |
| 5:40 – 6:00 PM | Sprints |
U11 and above Walks Session
| Coach | Hamish |
| MONDAYS | |
| 4:30 – 4:45 PM | Warm-up |
| 4:45 – 5:15 PM | Race walking |
If you have any questions about our coaching program, or would like to make a specific training request, please contact our Coaching Director – David Thomson