ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

NEWSLETTER - June 2014

Centre Affiliation & Paperwork FormsA reminder that centre affiliation and paperwork forms with payment were due to LANSW by 31 May 2014. Please forward these to the office now if you haven’t already done so. This is a mandatory annual requirement for all centres and there are NO exceptions. Copies of AGM Minutes, Annual Report (president, secretary,treasurer & registrars reports) and Financial Statements are required to be sent to the office also. If you have any questions, please contact Chantelle.

Country SeminarsDates and venues have now been confirmed for LANSW country seminars.

Sunday, 10 August 2014 – Narrandera Ex Services Club, NARRANDERASaturday, 11 October 2014 – Coffs Harbour Ex Services Club, COFFS HARBOUR Sunday, 12 October 2014 – West Tamworth Leagues Club, TAMWORTHSunday, 26 October 2014 – Barden Park Athletics Track, DUBBO

2014 Annual ConferenceCessnock Conference fees and attendance forms were due for return to the LANSW office by Friday, 20 June. We will however accept late nominations up until Friday, 27 June 2014. The 2014 LANSW AGM and Conference is being held at Cessnock Leagues Club on 19 & 20 July 2014. All centres are encouraged to send delegates to these important and informative meetings. To view a copy of the Conference flyer and agenda, click here.

Online Registration Set-up A reminder that centres are to make the necessary updates to the Clubs Online registration system, in readiness for the new season. It is MOST IMPORTANT that ALL centres complete this update as soon as possible. For any assistance please contact Trish at the LANSW office.

Working With Children Check Workshops/Seminars As previously reported, there have been changes to the Working With Children Check legislation which require phase-in by sporting organisations by 31 March 2015. These changes are significant and require attention by Little Athletics centres across NSW. In order to ensure that everyone is aware of the requirements under the Act, the LANSW will be conducting a series of seminars across the state, which requires mandatory attendance by representatives from all centres. Details about the timing and location of these seminars will be available for the Annual Conference.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCEZone Coordinator ElectionsAs required by the LANSW constitution, all zones have now held their Annual General Meeting and elections have taken place. We still have two casual vacancies for the position of zone coordinator (Mid South Coast Zone and Western Plains Zone). Of the 22 positions filled, 9 were filled by persons new to the role. Thank you to our outgoing zone coordinators and welcome to those who are new to the position.

Television AdvertisingLANSW television advertising has been booked with Southern Cross TV during the coverage of the Commonwealth Games from 27 July – 2 August and with Prime TV for the period 10 – 23 August 2014.

Bravehearts PartnershipNationally, Little Athletics Australia has agreed to forge a partnership with leading child protection advocate ‘Bravehearts’ to demonstrate our commitment to a child friendly and safe environment for all children undertaking our sport. A national series of workshops will be rolled out in conjunction with each state/territory’s AGM/Conference in 2014.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS & OFFICIALS

CHAMPIONSHIPS & OFFICIALSRule Changes – Standard RulesIn an effort to achieve standardisation of rules for Little Athletics across all of a Australia, further national standard rules were approved throughout the past season and will come into effect in NSW for the upcoming season. Centres and members should note the following new national standard rules which see a significant change for athletes in NSW:

No Spikes for Athletes in the U9 Age GroupCommencing from this season, athletes in the U9 age group will not be permitted to wear spike shoes in any event and from next season this rule will be extended to include the U10 age group. This ruling was first discussed by the National Technical Committee where the age groups for which spike shoes are allowed in each state were assessed and compared. In all states (with the exception of NSW and the ACT), current rules see the introduction of spikes from either the U11 or U12 age groups. A vote was then passed at the national level to see the Standard Rule become that which was most common across Australia.

Non-Verbal Red Cards for Walkers in the U12 Age GroupThis rule already applied in NSW to the age groups U13 and above. It was brought down one age group, so that it now applies to all age groups that participate in a 1500m walk, allowing these races to be combined if necessary.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS & OFFICIALS

CHAMPIONSHIPS & OFFICIALSCross Country and Road Walk ChampionshipsOur next championships are the State Cross Country and Road Walks which are being held on Sunday, 6 July at Kembla Joggers Cross Country Park, Darkes Road, West Dapto. Entries have now closed and no further entries will be taken on the day. There are approximately 660 athletes entered for this championship.

2014 Key Officials SeminarThe 2014 Key Officials Seminar is scheduled for Sunday, 14 September at Holroyd Sports Ground, Peel Street, Holroyd. The seminar will commence at 1pm.

DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTITC DatesDate Zone Venue Friday, 18 July Hunter ITC– Pre Conference CessnockSunday, 24 August Western Riverina ITC Deniliquin Sunday, 7 September Eastern Riverina ITC Wagga WaggaSunday, 21 September Outer West Met ITC TBCSunday, 28 September South West Met ITC TBCSunday, 28 September Northern Met ITC TBCSunday, 5 October Central Coast ITC TBCSunday, 5 October Inner City ITC TBC Sunday, 12 October Western Ranges ITC TBCSunday, 12 October Central Tablelands ITC ParkesSunday, 12 October Hunter / Port Hunter ITC TBCSaturday, 18 October Northern Rivers ITC Lismore Sunday, 19 October South Coast Highlands ITC TBC Sunday, 19 October North East Met ITC TBCSunday, 26 October Southern Met ITC TBC

Skills Clinic DatesNARRABRIVenue: Narrabri High School, Gibbons Street, NarrabriDate: Saturday, 12 July 2014

WARRENVenue: Victoria Oval, Hospital Road, WarrenDate: Sunday, 13 July 2014

REVESBY WORKERS LACVenue: University of Western Sydney, Bullecourt Ave, MilperraDate: Tuesday, 1 July 2014

PORT HACKING LACVenue: Sylvania Waters Athletics Track, Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania WatersDate: Tuesday, 8 July 2014

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DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTHILLS DISTRICT LACVenue: AH Whaling Reserve, Roxborough Park Rd, Baulkham HillsDate: Tuesday, 9 July 2014

SOPAC JUNIOR SKILLS CLINICVenue: Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park Date: Thursday, 3 July 2014

For more information on the above clinics, click here.

JETS ProgramThe 2013/14 JETS membership currently stands at 183. JETS membership applications are still being accepted from athletes who would like to attend the members-only JETS Performance Camp being conducted during 11-13 July at the Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation, Narrabeen. A detailed camp program and registration details are available on the website.

It is anticipated that 2014-2015 JETS membership will be made available from August.

State Team The proposed 2015 State team program is:• Team Camp 1: Monday, 6 April 2015 (4.30pm) to Wednesday, 8 April 2015

(3.00pm) at the Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation, Narrabeen• Team Camp 2: Friday, 17 April 2015 (4.30pm) to Sunday, 19 April 2015 (3.00pm)

at the Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation, Narrabeen• Team Travels to Perth: Thursday, 23 April 2015 (Team will travel and be

accommodated together).• Australian Little Athletics Championships: Sunday, 26 April 2015, 8am to 5.30pm,

WA Athletics Stadium, Stephenson Ave, Mt Claremont, WA• Team returns to Sydney: Monday, 27 April 2015

Please note:• Team members are required to attend all scheduled team activities including

both pre-championship camps.• Both team camps are scheduled to take place during school holidays.• Team Camp 1 begins on Easter Monday.• A parent/guardian of each team members is required to attend a State Team

Introductory Session with their son/daughter on Monday, 6 April 2015 (Easter Monday) at the Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation, Narrabeen, which coincides with the start of Team Camp 1.

For more information, go to the Little Athletics NSW website then click on ‘Competitions’, then ‘Championships’ and scroll down to ‘Australian Little Athletics Championships – State Team’.

2014 National Under 15 CampInvitations to apply for the third annual Little Athletics Australia National U15 Camp, taking place from Sunday, 28 September to Wednesday, 1 October 2014, at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, have been circulated. More than seventy New South Wales athletes have been invited to apply for the twenty NSW team

A number of skills clinics are being held these school holidays. Check the LANSW website for full details.

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DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTpositions available. Expressions of interest from the invited athletes were due by Wednesday, 18 June and the NSW selection panel are currently determining which twenty athletes will be offered a place on the camp.

Coach Employment OpportunitiesWe are constantly seeking accredited coaches throughout NSW who are interested in working as a casual Little Athletics NSW LAPS (Little Athletics Program for Schools) coach. LAPS coaching involves conducting practical athletics sessions for classes of school children during school hours. Most LAPS sessions are conducted at primary schools. Payment for LAPS coaching begins at $30 per hour.

An aspiring LAPS coach can apply to work within the program by submitting a sports/coaching-related resume to the Little Athletics NSW Coaching & Development staff for consideration. An interview may also be required to help assess if a coach is suitable to work with the program. If successful, the coach must provide their working with children check number, undergo a LAPS coach induction, complete a 20-hour paid LAPS mentorship, and demonstrate required LAPS coaching competencies to gain accreditation to work in the LAPS program.

For more information, contact the LANSW Coaching & Development staff on 02 9633 4511 or 1800 45a 295, email admin@lansw.com.au.

LANSW is seeking persons interested in becoming a LAPS (Little Athletics Program for Schools) coach.

DATES FOR THE DIARYJuly 2014 6th LANSW State Cross Country & Road Walks - West Dapto19th-20th LANSW AGM & Annual Conference - Cessnock23rd Commonwealth Games start

August 2014 1st Online registrations go live3rd Commonwealth Games finish20th LANSW General Meeting - Parramatta RSL