Sunday 28 February 2010

Season Competition

Yesterday's meet saw the conclusion of Centre level competition for the 2009/2010 season.

All parents who assisted throughout the season to ensure that the Centre operated for the benefit of the children...thank you...and at this point it would be remiss not to also mention the support received from one of the Centre's Life Members Mr John Mitchell for his ongoing assistance most particularly with the walks events.

Presentation Day
As mentioned at notices, invitations will be posted for Presentation Day in the coming weeks so please ensure that your contact details are current and that you subsequently RSVP as soon as possible.

State Championships
Once again, congratulations to the athletes who qualified and to those who have also nominated for the upcoming State Championships. Your nominations have been paid for and processed by the Centre, so please expect further communciation about this soon too.

We wish you all the very best and look forward to hearing of your experiences!!

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Nominations close for the Junior Carnival/Senior Pentathlon this Saturday 20 February

All members are reminded that the nominations at a Centre level close this coming Saturday for the Junior Carnival/Senior Pentathlon to be held on Sunday March 7 at the University of Queensland, St Lucia.

There is a nomination form to be completed as well as fees of $2.50 per event or $7.70 for the pentathlon to be paid at the time. These fees are collected by Sunnybank Centre and passed on in full to QLAA.

As per the QLAA website, the events are described as follows:

"Junior Carnival (for U7-U10's)

The Junior Carnival is incorporated into the Calendar of Events to give all registered athletes in these age groups the opportunity to take part in a large scale competition, without any of the pressures associated with a Championship. Athletes may nominate in a maximum number of five events."

Pentathlon (for U11-U17's)

Points are allocated according to the level of performance achieved in each of the five events. Currently the Association uses a points system generated from within the Track & Field recording programme of Meet Manager - Alberta Youth for the U9 - 14 & U17 age groups; the U15's points are calculated using the ALA pentathlon point system. "

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Congratulations...

to all of the Sunnybank athletes who participated in the SER Championships held last weekend at Cleveland.

There were some amazing performances, some close finishes and lots of pb's so well done to everyone!!!

If you placed in the first four of any of the finals of your events, or indeed made a qualifying performance, you now need to consider your nomination to the next level of competition, that being the State Championships to be held in Townsville between Friday 26 and Sunday 28 March 2010.

Further information will be available at Centre or from QLAA directly.

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Important Venue Change for
SER Championships

All members participating in the SER Championships scheduled for this coming weekend at Mansfield State High School are requested to note that the venue has been changed to Cleveland State High School.

This decision came through from the Regional Coordinator as a result of the condition of the grounds at Mansfield SHS over the past weekend being too wet for the mowing and marking of the arena to take place as planned.

An email will be circulated to members alerting them to this change and will include the helper roster for Girls Shot Put, however please check with any members you have regular contact with to ensure they are aware of the change as soon as possible.

As per the season calendar there is no Centre competition at Sunnybank on Saturday 13 February due to the Championships.

Tuesday 26 January 2010

Centre Reminder

All parents and athletes of the Centre are reminded that there is no competition at Sunnybank Centre this coming Saturday ( 30 January ).

As per the season calendar it is a Reserve Day that, as no competition this round has been affected by rain etc, will not need to be utilised.

Competition will resume on Saturday 6 February 2010.

See you all then!!!

Friday 22 January 2010

SER Championship Nominations Closing

Quick reminder to all parents and athletes that nominations close at the Centre tomorrow morning ( Saturday 23 January ) for the upcoming SER Championships.

Full details can be found in the booklet distributed or from the Main Tent, however please be aware that fees apply: $2.50 per event to a maximum of five events per athlete and $7.70 per pentathlon for Under 15-17 athletes which are collected by Sunnybank Centre and then passed along in full to QLAA. These fees must accompany your nominations.

Don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.

Monday 14 December

Summer holidays for the Centre

Sunnybank Centre has now concluded the Pre-Christmas component of its 2009/10 season so all members and visitors are reminded that there will be no activity at the Centre until Saturday 09 January 2010.

We look forward to a very successful second half of the season with lots of exciting things coming to fruition and wonderful opportunities for our members.

See you in 2010!!!

Saturday 12 December

Centre Competition- Alternate Venue In Operation

To ensure that the Centre can operate this Saturday morning, competition will be held at an alternative venue.

Full details have been circulated to all members however please contact us if you have any questions.

This is temporary and simply an alternative whilst the Centre manages the external factors out of its control affecting our home venue.

Timings will remain the same as usual and Tiny Tots will be conducted at this alternate venue also.

This Saturday will be the final competition session prior to the Summer Holiday Break and include presentations for our Tiny Tots.

Competition will resume at Sunnybank Centre on Saturday 9 January 2010.

See you then!!!

Saturday 14 November 2009

Jumps Coaching Clinic

Sunnybank Centre will host a jumps coaching session at the grounds this
Saturday morning commencing at 8:30am for all registered athletes.

The focus will be on long and triple jumps with instruction and the opportunity to practise these events for all participants regardless of their level of experience.

Contact: Check this website or call Shane after 8am on the day if you are unsure about the weather affecting the status of the clinic.

Officials Education Workshop

Sunnybank Centre is set to host an Officials Education Workshop on Sunday 22 November where all interested parents and senior athletes over the age of 13 years can gain knowledge and potentially accreditation in the events conducted at Little Athletics.

Contact Sunnybank Centre for more information.

SER Regional Relay Championships

Parents and athletes are reminded that due to the Relay Championships there is no scheduled competition at Sunnybank Centre for Saturday 7 November.

The program is downloadable from the link in the news item below.

Good luck to our teams!!!

There will however be a Throws Coaching Clinic - Shot Put conducted on Saturday morning for any of our interested athletes. Full details have been circulated via the Weekly Update.
When: Saturday 7 November 8:30 - 9:30am
Where: Sunnybank Centre
Contact: Check this website or call Shane after 8am on the day if you are unsure about the weather affecting the status of the clinic.

Competition Timing

Parents and Athletes are reminded that further to the information already
circulated, the Centre sessions will commence with set up at 2pm on Saturday 17 and 24 October followed by notices at 3pm.

Warm up and events will commence immediately after notices.

See you then!!!

"The Athlete's Foot"

Senior Carnival &
Junior Pentathlon

Sunday 1 November 2009 will see the State Athletics Facility host the Senior Carnival and Junior Pentathlon event for QLAA registered athletes between Under 11 and Under 17 for the Senior Carnival and athletes in the Under 9 and Under 10 age groups for the Junior Pentathlon.

A full list of events and further details will be available on the Centre Notice Board with nomination requiring the completion of the prescribed form and payment of the relevant fee/s.

Nominations will close at the Centre on Saturday 17 October 2009.

Program Download: Senior Carnival & Junior Pentathlon 2009

Please feel wlcome to ask at the Admin Tent if you have any questions at all.

"McDonald's"

Regional Relays

As a member of the South East Region, Sunnybank athletes will have the opportunity to participate in a fantastic day of fun and team pride as the Centre contests the Regional Relay Championships.

The event will be staged at Mansfield State High School on Sunday 8 November 2009, with a full list of details available on the Centre's Notice Board at our competition mornings.

Nominations will close at Sunnybank Centre on Saturday 24 October 2009 and requires the completion of the prescribed form and payment of the relevant fee/s.

Program Download: Regional Relays 2009

Please feel wlcome to ask at the Admin Tent if you have any questions at all.

Sign-0n 2008/2009

Sign- On 2008/2009

Date: Sunday 17 August 2008

Time: 12-3pm

Venue: Main Oval - Sunnybank State High School - Gager Street

New members: Proof of age documentation is required...for example a birth certificate or passport for each little athlete

As appeared in the Southern Star on Wednesday 1 August 2007

Sign-On for Little Athletics Season.

Sunnybank Little Athletics Centre held its sign-on day for the 2007-08 season on Sunday, August 26, from 1-3pm at Sunnybank High School.

The centre has gone from strength to strength over the past two seasons following a membership drive and changes to the way Saturday afternoon competitions were run.

An increased membership base following a highly successful 2006-07 season has encouraged the centre to build on that.

It is hoped to continue the trend with a fresh focus in several areas, and the introduction of Sunday afternoon training sessions for registered athletes under the guidance of coaching officer Shane Perkins, in addition to Tuesday night sessions.

The centre has a register of coaches who each have specialty areas in track and field events.

Sunnybank Little Athletics is a family orientated centre which offers athletes the opportunity to experience all the fun of athletics with mum and dad close by.

Monday 13 August 2007

Every time you bowl our Centre benefits...

Visit our local AMF Bowling Centre at Mt Gravatt and our Centre will be rewarded through the new Bowl for Bucks program!!!

Click on the link below for more information and have fun whilst supporting Sunnybank Little Athletics Centre!!!

AMF Bowl for Bucks Website