Strathpine Spitfires Little Athletics Centre

DADS & CARERS HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?

Our Father’s Day 100m Fun Run is happening this Friday night and there’s still time to get your name on the start list!

Whether you’re lightning fast, haven’t run since high school, or are just in it for the bragging rights… we want you on the track! 😂

And there are some great prizes up for grabs:

🥇 1st – $100 voucher + certificate with your official race time & your name added to the Perpetual Trophy
🥈 2nd – $70 voucher
🥉 3rd – $30 voucher

SIGN UP NOW!
Comment your name below, message our page or sign up at the track on Friday night.

Come on, Dads & Carers, the kids get to race every week… this Friday, it’s your turn!

***Training for Sunday 30/08/26***

3-4pm - U6-10 athletes - coaches will be Kelly and David
4-5pm - U11-14 athletes - track with David
5-6pm - U11+ athletes - javelin with Dean
5-6pm - U14+ athletes - long/triple jump with David
6pm - U14+ athletes - track with David

Parent Helpers Needed Tonight!

Don’t forget to pop by the Parent Helper Sign-On table in front of the canteen and add your name to your child’s age group.

Every helping hand makes a huge difference and helps keep our Friday nights running smoothly!

Please remember, you must sign in for your help to count towards your Parent Help Refund.

WELCOME BACK, SPITFIRES!

Tomorrow night is the night, Friday Night Athletics is BACK!

We’re so excited to kick off our 2026/27 season & can’t wait to see our returning families and welcome plenty of new faces to the Spitfires community!

Grab a coffee (or a wine 😉) & have a quick read through everything you need to know before heading down tomorrow.

WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW NIGHT:

If you’re returning to the track, you might notice things look a little different around the grounds!

Our old clubhouse has now been demolished & construction of our new clubhouse has begun!

While this exciting project is underway, our committee & club operations are currently working out of shipping containers.

We’re still finding our feet with the temporary setup, so we ask everyone to please be patient with us over the first few weeks while we work out the best way to make everything run as smoothly as possible.

📍 Arrival
When you arrive, head straight to your age group cones on the grass in front of the clubhouse & wait for your Age Marshal.

⏰ Warm-up: 5:45pm
🏃 Events begin: 6:00pm

👕 Uniforms
Uniforms will be available to purchase & collect from 5:00–6:30pm.

📦 Registration Packs
Unfortunately, we are still waiting for registration packs to arrive from LAQ. We’ll let families know as soon as they are available.

🌭 Canteen
Please note there will be no canteen tomorrow night.

🧥 Don’t forget!
Bring a jumper, it can get chilly once the sun goes down! We also recommend bringing plenty of water and insect repellent.

NEW TO THE CLUB OR FIRST TIME AT ATHLETICS?

Don’t stress, we know the first night can feel a little overwhelming!

🔹Check out the notice board at the front of the canteen for handy information.

🔹Or find one of our committee members. We’ll be around the grounds and are more than happy to point you in the right direction or answer any questions.

📣 A FEW IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS

🚭 No Smoking or Va**ng
Smoking & va**ng are not permitted anywhere at the venue in accordance with LAQ regulations.

🐕 No Dogs on the Sporting Fields
This is a Council requirement & is also important for athlete safety.

⚽ No Balls on the Fields
Please leave footballs & other balls at home. With athletes competing across the grounds, this is an important safety rule.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Guardian Supervision
A parent or guardian must remain at the grounds at all times while their athlete is participating.

👟 Footwear & Spikes
Athletes must wear enclosed shoes while competing.

IMPORTANT: Spikes must be removed immediately after each event & carried safely between events, they are not to be worn around the grounds.

👕 Uniforms
Please ensure athletes are wearing the full and correct Strathpine uniform for competition nights and carnivals.

Wondering what your athlete will be doing on our first night back? Below is the Program of Events for tomorrow night.

FRIDAY NIGHT FAQs

What time do we start?
➡️ Warm-up begins at 5:45pm, with events starting at 6:00pm.

We haven’t registered yet, can we still come tomorrow?
➡️ Yes! Come down between 5:00–5:45pm & we can help you get sorted.

My athlete’s bib hasn’t arrived. Can they still compete?
➡️ Yes!

When will bibs arrive?
➡️ Bibs are sent directly to families by LAQ. Please double-check that your postal address in Sport80 is correct.

Do I need to remove last season’s bibs and patches?
➡️ Yes. Old bibs and patches need to be removed as athletes will receive a new bib number for the season.

We missed Orientation. Can we still compete?
➡️ Absolutely! Orientation was simply a rundown of what to expect on Friday nights, it is not compulsory.

Can I collect my online uniform order tomorrow night?
➡️ Yes! Uniform collection will be available from 5:00–6:30pm.

What events will my athlete be doing?
➡️ Our event program will be posted each week, so keep an eye on our page.

Is it too late to register?
➡️ Not at all! There is still plenty of time to join us for the 2026/27 season.

Do athletes have to attend training?
➡️ Training sessions are optional, but we highly recommend them to help athletes develop their skills and confidence.

Do parents have to volunteer?
➡️ If you would like your Parent Help Levy refunded at the end of the season, you’ll need to complete your required parent-help nights.

And remember — the more hands we have helping, the smoother and quicker Friday nights run for everyone! 🙌

Most importantly, enjoy the night!

Whether it’s your athlete’s first ever Friday night or you’ve been part of the Spitfires family for years, we’re so glad to have you with us.

See you at the track tomorrow night,

Getting ready for the new season and wondering what your athlete can wear? Here’s a handy guide to our Strathpine Spitfires uniform options!

Athletes are required to wear at least one approved club top with plain black bottoms.

GIRLS – ALL AGE GROUPS
Choose from:
🔹 Club Polo Shirt
🔹 Club Crop Top
🔹 Plain black shorts or bike pants (no logos permitted)

BOYS – ALL AGE GROUPS
Choose from:
🔹 Club Polo Shirt
🔹 Club Singlet
🔹 Plain black shorts or running tights (no logos permitted)

There are plenty of options so athletes can choose what they feel most comfortable competing in.

COMPETITION BIB
Your athlete’s competition bib must be securely attached to their uniform using safety pins or stitched in place.

FOOTWEAR & SPIKES
Enclosed shoes must be worn when competing.

🔹Spikes are permitted for U11 athletes and above in eligible track events and jumps.

COMPLETE THE SPITFIRES LOOK!
We also have Spitfires hats and hoodies available.

NEED TO PURCHASE A UNIFORM?
We’re still waiting for our online uniform ordering link to become available.

In the meantime, uniforms can be purchased and collected at the clubhouse over the next few Friday nights from 5:00pm–6:30pm.

This is also a great opportunity for athletes to check sizing and make sure they’re comfortable with their uniform choice before purchasing.

DADS & CARERS… IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE!

Our Father’s Day 100m Sprint is back & judging by last year, we know there are a few competitive dads out there ready to prove they’ve still got it! 😂

📅 Friday 4th September

🏆 PRIZES
🥇 1st Place – $100 voucher + certificate featuring their official race time AND their name added to our Perpetual Trophy!
🥈 2nd Place – $70 voucher
🥉 3rd Place – $30 voucher

NOMINATE NOW!
Think Dad, Grandad or a special carer has what it takes?

👇 Comment their name below
💬 Message our page
📝 Or sign them up on Friday night

We’ll also have a sausage sizzle and cold drinks available to purchase on the night.

Tag someone who needs to start stretching… they’ve been warned!

***Training for Tuesday 25/08/26***

5-6pm - U11-14 athletes - long/triple jump with David
6-7pm - U14+ athletes - long/triple jump with David
7pm - U14+ athletes - track with David