Sutherland Little Athletics

⏰ ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

The countdown is officially on! In just two weeks, we’ll be back at Waratah Oval for another fantastic season of Little A’s! 🩵🖤

🌱 The only grass athletics track in the Sutherland Shire
🤝 A fun, friendly and supportive club
🏃 Supporting athletes of all abilities to achieve their best

📅 Season starts Saturday 12 September
👟 Tiny Tots commence Saturday 19 September

Don’t leave it until the last minute - REGISTER NOW! 🩵🖤

🔗 https://www.sutherlandlac.org.au/registration

LOOKING FOR A CANTEEN ASSISTANT! 🍬🍭

Our wonderful Cate does an incredible job keeping the SLA canteen running smoothly each season, with the help of our fantastic parent volunteers - and we’re thrilled that she’ll be back again this season! 🙌🏼

This season, we’d love to find a CANTEEN ASSISTANT to work alongside Cate and help with the running of the canteen.

This is a fun, social role, and a fantastic way to become more involved in our Little A’s community 🩵

You don’t need canteen experience - just a willingness to help!

If you’ve been thinking about getting a little more involved at SLA, this could be the perfect role for you.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! 🩵🖤🤍

[email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our set up crew so far. We’re still looking to fill a few more places so get in quick to secure your spot 👍🏼

SAY HELLO TO OUR LITTLE FRIEND! 💛

We’re so excited to make setup and pack up easier this season with our new electric utility vehicle!

💭 We’re looking for expressions of interest for our fortnightly set up crews.

⬇️ What is set up crew? ⬇️

Two teams of awesome humans on a rotating fortnightly basis to assist our SLA crew in setting up for our competitions on Saturday mornings, starting at 6am and finishing 7:30/7:45am - just in time for the action to begin!

Set up crew is a sought after position as it allows families to get their fortnightly duty done and dusted before events start, allowing more time for spectating, socialising and hitting up the bbq. It’s also one of the shortest duties so it’s a win-win. No experience required.

If you’re keen to join one of our setup crew teams, shoot us an email to secure your spot today [email protected]

We’re looking for one or more announcers to be the voice of our Saturday mornings! 🎙️

Arguably the best seat in the house — a view of the whole track, all the action right in front of you AND air conditioning 😎

Your job? Keep everyone up to date with what events are happening and help keep our Saturday mornings running smoothly.

Do it on your own, share the role, or convince your bestie to join you! 👯‍♀️ No experience necessary — we’ll show you the ropes.

Interested or have questions? Send us a message or email [email protected] 🩵🤍🖤

Just under 3 weeks to go until the Sutherland Little Athletics season begins!

Don’t miss out on registering for the 2026/27 season. Spots are filling fast in some age groups, so secure your child’s place today.

Sign up now and give your child the chance to thrive on our premier grass track:

👉 https://www.sutherlandlac.org.au/registration

Why choose Sutherland Little Athletics?

🌿 We’re proud to be the only club in the Sutherland Shire with a full grass track—offering a softer, more natural surface that’s easier on young athletes’ joints and reduces injury risk.

✅ Welcomes kids of all abilities
✅ Make new friends and be part of a supportive community
✅ Learn and improve skills in running, jumping, and throwing
✅ Fun-packed Saturday mornings full of excitement

We can’t wait to see our returning athletes and welcome new families for an unforgettable season! 💙🖤

3 weeks until the season begins! 🎉🎉

Have you registered yet? Follow the link below to join in the fun ⬇️

www.sutherlandlac.org.au/registration

AUSTRALIAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 🇦🇺🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

On Saturday, several of our SLA athletes proudly pulled on the NSW uniform to compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Ballarat, Victoria.

Simply qualifying to compete at a national championship is an outstanding achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of every one of them. With 60-80 of the best runners from across Australia lining up in each age group, the competition was incredibly strong.

And then there were the conditions! 🌧️ As you can see from the photos, Ballarat certainly delivered some wild cross country weather, but our athletes didn’t let the rain, cold or mud stop them from giving it everything they had.

RESULTS

11 Boys – 2km
👏 5th – George L
👏 14th – Bailey M
👏 15th – Tyler S

11 Girls – 2km
🥇 Isla B – AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION! 🇦🇺🏆

13 Girls – 3km
👏 49th - Audrey L

15 Boys – 4km
🥉 Matthew F – BRONZE MEDALLIST!

Some absolutely outstanding performances on the national stage. Congratulations George, Bailey, Tyler, Isla, Audrey and Matthew - you’ve done yourselves, your families and NSW incredibly proud! 🩵🖤🤍

Congratulations to our 4 SLA athletes who recently competed in the Primary Schools Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park 👏🏼👏🏼

Bodhi M (7 Boys)

🥇 400m
4th 100m

Allegra W (7 Girls)

10th 100m

Bailey M (10 Boys)

🥇 400m (+ new record 🏆)
🥈 100m

Brodie M (12 Girls)

12th 100m

Well done Bodhi, Allegra, Bailey and Brodie 🙌🏼

Looking for a fun summer sport for your kids? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Want a sport with a 6-month season that doesn’t require weekend trips from one venue to another?

Try ATHLETICS with Sutherland Little Athletics! 🩵 🤍 🖤

Athletics is more than just running, jumping, and throwing—it helps kids develop fundamental skills that benefit nearly every sport, including speed, strength, power, agility, coordination, and endurance.

It’s an excellent opportunity for kids to:
⭐ Gain confidence
⭐ Boost fitness
⭐ Learn new abilities
⭐ Make friends
⭐ Push their limits and set personal records

Whether athletics becomes their main sport or supports them in other activities, the skills gained last a lifetime.

One location. Multiple events. A full season filled with fun, fitness, and friendship. 🩵 🤍 🖤

Register now: https://www.sutherlandlac.org.au/registration

SAY HELLO TO OUR LITTLE FRIEND! 💛

We’re so excited to make setup and pack up easier this season with our new electric utility vehicle!

💭 We’re looking for expressions of interest for our fortnightly set up crews.

⬇️ What is set up crew? ⬇️

Two teams of awesome humans on a rotating fortnightly basis to assist our SLA crew in setting up for our competitions on Saturday mornings, starting at 6am and finishing 7:30/7:45am - just in time for the action to begin!

Set up crew is a sought after position as it allows families to get their fortnightly duty done and dusted before events start, allowing more time for spectating, socialising and hitting up the bbq. It’s also one of the shortest duties so it’s a win-win. No experience required.

If you’re keen to join one of our setup crew teams, shoot us an email to secure your spot today [email protected]