About
Bowral

Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian activity for children aged 3 to 19 years. As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field). There is a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking and they are modified to suit the age and ability of the children. Each year across Australia, approximately 95,000 boys and girls enjoy the activities that Little Athletics has to offer. Little Athletics promotes that it is important to “Be your Best” ®. The emphasis is on fun, participation, performance, technique and getting involved with your family in physical and healthy activity. The motto of Little Athletics is ‘Family, Fun and Fitness”. Little Athletics is the “Foundation for all Sports” as the skills developed at Little Athletics are used in a wide range of sports and activities. Little Athletics recognises that children vary widely in shape, size and athletic ability, and is thus one of few sports that successfully caters for them all.

Our
History

Little Athletics evolved, like most voluntary community organisations, through the mind and conscience of one man. Trevor Billingham followed the pattern set by many pioneers in the field of community service. He recognised a need and introduced an idea designed to meet that need. On an October day in 1963 three boys turned up at an athletics meeting in Geelong. They were ready to compete. On approaching an official they were told that they were too young to take part. That official was Trevor Billingham.The disappointment, evident in the boys, left a marked impression on his mind. The thought was forgotten; it came alive again 12 months later. At a coaching clinic designed for secondary school students it was noted that the majority of children were of primary school age. Reminded of his earlier experience, Trevor Billingham had an idea. The answer to the need expressed in the children would be a simple Saturday morning competition.On the first Saturday of October 1964, he met with a small group of children at Landy Field in Geelong. They took part in a short program of running events.From that simple beginning, athletics for under 12 boys and girls developed at a phenomenal rate. Little Athletics created tremendous interest; by 1967 the Victorian Little Athletics Association was formed. Australian Little Athletics Union was formed in Perth on the 31 March 1972.Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory & Western Australia were the founding members.
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Dan Marmont
President
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Jess Camarsh
Vice President and Uniform Manager
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David Bell
Secretary
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Leanne Rutledge
Treasurer
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Ash Longford
Registra
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Katie Blake
Public Officer
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Andrea Reeko
Scheduling and Results Coordinator
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Justin Reeko
Equipment and Grounds Manager
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Peter Blake
Grievance Officer
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Cecelia Marmont
Timing Gates and Tiny Tots Manager
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Emma McGill
Uniform Manager and Results Recorder
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Davina Kruger
Social Media Manager
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Koos Kruger
Age Managers Manager, Safety and First Aid Officer
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Eric Bartlett
Fundraising Coordinator
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Nathaniel Camarsh
Committee Member and Race Starter
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Georgia Bartlett
Committee Member and Results Recorder
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Kath Dumas
Championships Officer
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