Springwood Little Athletics

🦈 THE WEEKLY BITE IS HERE! 🦈
Your quick look at what’s happening around the Sharks this week 👀

There’s plenty happening on the track, with specialist coaching, our Tiny Tots Introduction Session, Competition Night #1, Long & Triple Jump and Sprints training all on the agenda!

A huge THANK YOU to our coaching partner RACH Athletics for supporting our athletes and helping them learn, grow and achieve. 💙

📅 Week of Monday 31 August – Sunday 6 September
And remember, sessions can sometimes change at short notice due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, so keep an eye on our page for the latest updates.

Yes, I know I'm a day late... but it's still August 31 somewhere in the world! 😄

I'd like to take a moment to recognise the incredible efforts of our Facilities Team: Marc, Dorothy, Vin Diesel, Harris, and Simon.

Week after week, they put in countless hours behind the scenes to ensure our facilities are maintained and ready to go each Friday afternoon. From mowing and line marking to general maintenance and setup, their work often goes unnoticed, but it plays a huge part in making our centre a great place for our athletes and families.

The team would love a few extra hands. Helping out can be as simple as spending a couple of hours on a ride-on mower in the cool of the evening, and every little bit makes a difference.

If you'd like to get involved, please send me a message or email [email protected], and Marc will be happy to point you in the right direction.

A huge thank you to our Facilities Team for everything you do. Your dedication helps keep the Sharks swimming strong! 🦈

🦈 The season kicks off next week, and we know everyone is excited to be back!

Over the off-season, we've been reviewing the feedback you shared through our member surveys. Thank you to everyone who took the time to tell us what we're doing well and where we can improve. We've listened, and throughout the season you'll start to see some of your suggestions put into action.

One of the most common requests was for our weekly programs to be published earlier.

The good news... the answer is YES! 🎉

This season, you'll be able to view the full month's program in advance, making it easier for families to plan ahead.

📅 View the monthly programs on our website:
https://springwoodsharks.au/athletics-at-springwood/centre_evening_programs/

We'll also be pinning the program to our social media channels shortly for easy access.

Keep an eye out for more exciting announcements over the coming days as we count down to another fantastic season at Springwood Sharks! 💙🦈

PS: Our returning athletes do have a reputation for being fashionably late when it comes to registrations 😉. If you haven't finalised everything yet, now is a great time to get your ducks in a row. If you're having any difficulties with registration or have questions about the upcoming season, please don't hesitate to reach out.

David Williams
Centre Manager

A quick reminder that Springwood will receive your competition bibs for you. As soon as they arrive, we'll let you know when they can be collected on a Friday night.

P.S. Returning athletes will keep the same competition number, so please leave your current bib attached until you receive your replacement.

With the season only three weeks away, having your bib ready to go will really help us hit the ground running. If you've forgotten to register, consider this your friendly reminder that the countdown is on! ⏳

REGISTRATION BIBS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

With the new Little Athletics season just around the corner, here’s a quick reminder for returning families and some important information for those joining us for the first time!

📬 Bibs are sent directly to families once an athlete is registered for the season.

Returning athletes will keep the same registration number as last season, with their new age group updated on their bib.

New this season: Both McDonald’s and Coles will feature on the registration bib, which means a separate Coles patch is no longer required on the uniform.

Need a replacement bib during the season? Replacement bibs can be ordered at any time through your Sport:80 portal.

For everything you need to know about registration bibs, visit:
https://laq.org.au/bib-information/

For all our U11 and U12 athletes, this is a good introduction to Javelin, High Jump (Flop) and Triple Jump.

TRAIN. LEARN. GROW.

Introducing our U11 & U12 Transitional Events Series — a brand-new athlete development opportunity designed to help young athletes build confidence and technique in three key transitional events: Triple Jump I Javelin I High Jump (Flop)

Led by experienced coaches, each session will focus on teaching the fundamentals and correct techniques athletes need as they progress through Little Athletics.

Athletes will choose two events to train in on the day, with 45 minutes of dedicated coaching in each event. Choose 2 activities for $30!

Brisbane - City North Little Athletics - Sunday 13 September | 8:30am–11:00am

Gold Coast – Runaway Bay Little Athletics Sunday 27 September | 8:30am–11:00am

Sunshine Coast – Caloundra Little Athletics - Sunday 4 October | 8:30am–11:00am

Each athlete will also take home an information pack covering all three transitional events, packed with handy tips to continue developing their skills. Open to U11 & U12 athletes registered with any Little Athletics Centre in Queensland, as well as athletes currently trialing with the intention of registering for the season.

Places are limited, with event selections available on a first-in basis. Build the skills now. Take them into the season with confidence.

🔗 https://laq.sport80.com/public/widget/9

For all U14 and U15 Athletes - this is a great time and lots of fun making memories with new friends.

The New Zealand Development Tour is a unique and exciting opportunity for Little Athletics Queensland athletes in the U14 and U15 age groups.

Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to apply. This tour is designed as a development opportunity and supports growth at every stage of an athletes journey.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 tour, which will run from 9 - 18th January 2027. For further details and to nominate please visit below:
🔗https://laq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2027-New-Zealand-Tour-Info-V3.pdf

📢 IMPORTANT FACILITY NOTICE

A quick heads-up for our local community and regular users of the Springwood Sharks grounds.This Sunday, 16th August, our grounds and facility will be CLOSED to public use throughout the day.

We will be hosting our Springwood Sharks Open Day, with the grounds being used exclusively for the event. This means there will be NO general access to the grounds, track or facilities during the day.

We appreciate your understanding while we create a great day for our Sharks families, members and the wider community. 💙
If you're joining us for Open Day — we can't wait to see you! 🦈🙌
Thank you for your understanding and support!

From your Shark family, Good luck Dekota on your AFLW debut with the Gold Coast Suns!

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