SUMMER SEASON 2026/27
WHEN
Saturday mornings, 10 Oct to 20 Mar.
WHERE
Landy Field, South Geelong.
WHO
Ages 5 to 17. All abilities welcome.
NEW TO LITTLE ATHS?
Come and try for free.
New little athletes can take part in up to two weeks of normal Saturday competition before deciding whether to sign up for the season. Competition starts 10 October and the free trial period closes 7 November – sign up below.
WHAT IS LITTLE ATHS?
Run, jump and throw your way through Saturday mornings. A rotating weekly program means athletes try the full range of track and field events across the season – sprints, distance, hurdles, walks, jumps and throws – and usually find a few they love.
Athletes compete within their own age group and against their own personal bests. From the child who has never run a race to the one chasing a centre record, everyone has something to aim for.
Our youngest members – U6 and U7 age groups – start in On Trackers, learning the fundamental skills behind every event. Participation, effort and having fun along the way count the most.
ABOUT EAST GEELONG
A welcoming club with deep local roots. We've been part of the East Geelong community since 1999 and families come back season after season. You'll get to know most faces by Christmas and there's always someone around to explain how things run.
Weekly training, not just Saturdays. Our coaches teach the fundamentals from scratch – how to hold a discus, clear a jump, pace a lap – and progress comes steadily, week by week.
Confidence that shows up beyond the track. Our athletes cheer each other on, pitch in and find their feet in a crowd, building skills and confidence that follows them home. Plenty of families tell us the social side matters as much as the aths.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Get moving.
Saturday mornings spent outdoors, trying a bit of everything: running, jumping and throwing. No experience needed, just a willingness to give it a go.
Have fun.
We keep things encouraging and low-pressure, celebrating effort as much as results. Progress is measured against personal best, not anyone else's.
Belong.
Everyone has a place here, whatever their age or ability. Families quickly become part of the club, building friendships that often outlast the season.
EVERYONE LENDS A HAND
Saturdays at Landy are a family affair – parents and carers stay on site to cheer the athletes on and lend a hand. Little athletics runs entirely on people contributing a little time, so everyone takes a turn helping run an event a few times across the season.
Beyond the Saturday roster there are formal roles on the club committee and plenty of informal ways to help. No experience is needed – we'll show you the ropes.
THE COMMITTEE
Co-presidents: Katya Ruzyla & Tanya Hopkins
Secretary & Registrar: Ivana Jurko
Treasurer: David Boyle
Child Safety & Member Protection Officer: Rochelle Walker
Training Coordinator: Rochelle Walker
Uniform Coordinator: Brooke Boyle
Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator: Carly Jehu
Geelong Little Athletics Centre representatives: Rochelle Walker, Katya Ruzyla & Tanya Hopkins
GOOD TO KNOW
Most of our athletes have started with nothing more than a school sports carnival behind them. Our coaches run training sessions to help build skills and confidence, while teammates are quick to help and explain how things run on the day.
New athletes can take part in up to two Saturdays of normal competition for free before committing to the season.
Free trial runs from Sat 10 Oct and closes Sat 7 Nov.
Register for the free trial before your first Saturday.
Come along. Wear casual sports gear and runners and collect your trial bib from the Competition office.
Ready to join? Register for the season using the steps below.
Register for the season with Little Athletics Victoria. It takes about ten minutes.
Provide proof of age to Geelong Little Athletics Centre.
Join the East Geelong club WhatsApp group. We'll invite you once your registration comes through.
Registration for the 2026/27 season is $230 per athlete – family discounts are available. This covers fees set by Little Athletics Victoria and Geelong Little Athletics Centre, plus a small club component that lets East Geelong buy training equipment and bring in coaches.
Here's how a typical morning unfolds:
8:00AM Arrive. Head to the club base, check the schedule & the volunteer roster.
8:15AM First call for U8 to U17 athletes.
ABOUT 8:30AM On Trackers start.
ABOUT 10:00AM On Trackers finish.
11:30AM–12PM U8 to U17 finish, depending on the week's program.
Tuesdays · 5:30–6:30pm · U8 and above · Landy Field
Thursdays · 5:30–6:30pm · U11 and above · Landy Field
Our qualified coaches teach the fundamentals from scratch: how to hold a discus, clear a jump, pace a lap. Training is included in your registration.
Saturday mornings at Landy can start cold and finish hot. Bring a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and plenty of snacks to keep going through the morning.
Uniform: Trial athletes wear casual sports gear. Once registered, athletes compete in the East Geelong club singlet and plain black shorts.
Shoes: Comfortable runners or waffles (optional). Spikes (optional) are for U11 and above only.
EGLAC Member Welcome Pack (PDF) covers everything you need to know to get started – how a Saturday runs, where to find us at Landy, uniform and prices, the training schedule, the season calendar and how families help out.
GLAC 2026-27 folder has standalone, downloadable copies of the full season calendar, the list of programs and starting events, and the club duty schedule.
GET IN TOUCH
We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we run, jump and throw. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.