Traralgon Little Athletics Centre

📣 INTRODUCING THE TLAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR SEASON 2026/27 👏👏👏

📣 REMINDER - AGM TODAY!! 📣

👀 I spy....

📢 ATTENTION ~ FREE LITTLE ATHLETICS WORKSHOPS 🏃

Are you a;
* Parent
* Volunteer
* Teacher
* Anyone 16 years or older interested in learning the basics of Little Athletics.

I’m excited to announce that Oceania Heptathlon Champion and athlete from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Taneille Crase will be facilitating two FREE “Introduction to Little Athletics” workshops on behalf of Little Athletics Victoria, right here in Gippsland.

This is a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to the skills you need to confidently help children participate in athletics - no previous experience required!

Across the day, we’ll cover the basics of ALL Little Athletics events, including:
• Track (sprints, middle distance, relays, race walking & hurdles)
• Jump (long jump, high jump, triple jump)
• Throw (shot put, discus, javelin)

But it’s not just about learning how to run an event. We’ll also explore how to teach and support children in each event, with practical ideas to help create an environment that is fun, encouraging and engaging for athletes of all abilities. 💙

And the best part… IT’S COMPLETELY FREE! 🎉

📍 MOE - Moe Little Athletics
Sunday 13 September
Joe Carmody Athletics Track
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

📍 WARRAGUL - Warragul Little Athletics
Sunday 20 September
Geoff Watt Memorial Athletics Track
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

A little about the facilitator, Taneille.
She's a Commonwealth Games heptathlete, Accredited Australian Athletics Performance Coach, and have more than 10 years of experience across sport, education and coaching.

Whether you’re completely new to athletics or just want to brush up on the basics, come along and learn how you can help make Little Athletics a great experience for every child 💙💚

👉 Spaces are available — register here:
https://events.mygameday.app/event/2627coachapprentice

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS NASH 👏

Congratulations to our very own TLAC athlete, Nash W for his recent outstanding results at SSV Cross Country events. After pushing through a tough 2000m course, he eventually crossed the line in 🥇1st place at the school's Region event.

Nash then competed at the State Cross Country event this morning in the Yarra Valley, finishing in 🥉3rd place with a time of 8:59.

This achievement has earned Nash a spot to compete at Nationals in Sydney in September! Outstanding effort Nash and good luck!! 🏃

🏃 CROSS COUNTRY 🏃

Cross country event run by Traralgon Harriers next Sunday the 26th of April.

Open to all Little Athletics Clubs and LA athletes will get FREE entry if they wear their club tops.

Sunday 26th April
Crinigan Road Bushland Reserve
Carpark off Fairway Drive, Morwell, near the entrance to the Morwell Golf Club.
Book-in from 8:00am
Race start at 9:00am
4km or 8km.

Note parking is not the best you will have to park on the side of the road leading up to the entrance.

Please see Jason from Moe Little Athletics on the day and contact him on 0409 516 613 with any further queries.

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS 👏🎉

It's been a huge week of competition up in Brisbane for two members of Read Racing.

Pip was first up representing Victoria at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in the U13 1500m racewalk, crossing the line in 11th place. Later in the week, she then went onto compete at the Australian Athletics Junior Championships in the U14 3000m racewalk finishing in an impressive season best time and earning her the title of 12th fastest in the country! 👏

Waiting out the week, it was Matilda's turn to compete in the U17 5000m racewalk crossing the line in FIRST PLACE earning her the title of National Champion!! 🏆🥇 For reference, Matilda covered 5km in 24:38, walking! That is faster than most people RUN a 5km distance, amazing!!

We are very proud of both of you!! 🎉

Centre Champs Presentations ~ 28th March, 2026