The Coburg Little Athletics Centre committee is responsible for the overall operation of the centre. However, within our centre we have the following member clubs (listed in club colours):
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Coburg West |
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Moreland |
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Newlands |
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Pascoe Vale |
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St Olivers |
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Westbreen |
Some Centres don’t have clubs, but Coburg started off in the 1960’s with a ‘club’ structure and we feel that this is an important part of our history. It is also a good way to break down the management of parent volunteers on the day, and making sure athletes get to the right place at the right time on the day. It's also a good way to introduce a little bit of friendly competition between the children. Our clubs take responsibility for particular events and/or administrative duties at our centre. Each club has its own organisational structure and committee, and its own system of awarding trophies to their member athletes. At Coburg, your main contact is with the club.
When you join Little Athletics at Coburg, you choose a club to join. You can choose based on friends who already go to Little Athletics, because it is loosely based in an area you live in, or just because you like the colours. If you don't have a preference we will often direct you to the smaller clubs (which vary, depending on season).
All athletes must wear club designated t-shirts or singlet tops along with BLACK shorts (‘lycra’ is permitted, but basketball, ¾ length or board shorts are not permitted). No visible advertising, stripes or logos allowed. Shorts are needed because during the walk events officials must be able to see whether the knee is bent, so shorts must be at least 100mm above the knee.
One of the most important people at each club (at least during competitions) is the Team Manager. This person is responsible for organising athletes and parents, providing current information to all athletes, and co-ordinating with the operations team of the centre.
The Coburg Committee is made up of parent members from our 6 clubs. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:30pm and work together as a team to bring competition to our athletes. You can find details of each committee member on the Participate tab under Contact Details.
After the 2018 AGM, there are still some vacancies on our committee. We encourage parents to join and assist. We will help you and it is a great experience being a member.
| CENTRE NAME : | Coburg | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 5235 LPO | Moreland West 3055 |
| Position | Name | Contact number |
| President | Geoff Warrick | 0402 474 914 |
| Secretary | ||
| VP - Operations | Deb Clarke (CSO) | 0415 850 291 |
| VP - Competition | Martin O'Malley | 0450 830 065 |
| Registrar | Terry Cleve | 0422 873 077 |
| Finance Mgr | Kathleen Marsh | 0417 557 302 |
| Team Manager | Leigh Tracy | 0412 587 283 |
| Team Manager / publiciations | Aislinn Breen (CSO) | 0402 182 642 |
| Fundraising/social events | Helen Politis | 0433 162 169 |
| Chief Time Keeper | Andrew Hudson | 0418 817 098 |
| Chief of Officials | Paul Vogl | 0434 604 748 |
| Assistant Competition | Matt Vernal | 0466 624 970 |
| Social Media | Kirsty Johns | 0417 128 018 |
| Technical & Equip Manager | ||
| Recording & Results Manager |
CSO = Child Safety Officer
Working with Children Updates as per August 1st 2017
Changes to Working With Children Act 01.08.2017
WWCC Handout AUG 2017 WWCC Policy For Centre AUG 2017
Link to LAVic website for Working With Children information
Please see the links below with regard to Working With Children Check requirements:
See this link to Working with Children website
It is a requirement of Little Athletics Victoria, that all parents/guardians, who take on committee positions or Chief Official roles at Region/State events, must have a valid and current WWC Card. Grandparents who assist at Centre Level or higher must also have a WWC card.
Child Safety - information can be found on this link
To ensure that the Association, Regions and Centres are protected under the system; it has been decided that the following persons’ need to obtain a Working with Children Check, (WWC Check).
Board of Management
LAVic staff
Members of Standing committees
Region Executive Committee members
Centre Executive Committee members
Club Executive Committee members
Committee members / volunteers involved in communication activities to athletes via any means, including oral, written or electronic ( emails, social media, video conferencing)
Child Safety Officers
Coaches & Assistant Coaches
Officials at State and Region – ( not parent helpers who’s child is participating on the day)
Team Managers
Volunteers without children registered at the Centre
Overnight Supervisors at camps/clinics/functions
Selectors for State Teams / Squads
First Aid Personnel
Athletic Development Officers (ADO) working in schools
Presenters of clinics, workshops, seminars
Volunteers at Association run activities ( not Centre events )

| Westbreen |
Rosa Scroggie, President
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0412 624 407 |

Ben Pascoe, third place in the Coburg All Star Day Handicap 100m
St Olivers Little Athletics Club
Run, jump and throw your way to fun and fitness
Joining St Olivers Little Athletics Club is a great way to have fun, get fit and meet new friends. It is open to all children from age 5 to 15, and all children are welcome from St Olivers Primary School or from any other school.
The younger children participate in the ‘easier’ events, and as they grow older and increase their strength and coordination, they are introduced to the more ‘technical’ events.
The Club emphasises ‘fun’ and ‘friendliness’ where all children receive praise and encouragement for all their efforts. It is enjoyable and sociable for the parents also.
All results are recorded and the children only compete against themselves to better their PB’s (Personal Bests)! At end of season presentations, all children receive a certificate with their PB’s and a Trophy.
We welcome new families and all enjoy seeing our children having fun, and hope that Little Athletics shall help lead them to a healthy future.
For further information please contact:
President
Ben Pascoe - 0409 806 795
Link to St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in Landells Road, Pascoe Vale.
St Olivers committee for season 2015 / 2016
| NAME | PHONE NO. | EMAIL ADDRESS | |
| PRESIDENT | Ben Pascoe | 0409 806 795 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| SECRETARY | |||
| TREASURER | |||
| REGISTRAR | Juliana Styles | 0418 533 153 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| TEAM MANAGER | Richard Archer | 0438 578 008 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |