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Child Safety Policy
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Code of Conduct (Child Safety)
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Marketing and Communications Policy
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People and Culture Policy
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Refund Request Form
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Inclusion Policy - Gender Diversity
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Records
FAQs
Where can I check to see if my child has already used their SA Government Sports Voucher this calendar year?
https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/child-voucher-search/
Where can I find the Murray Bridge Little Athletics Season 2024/25 Program?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447881638731426
Where do I go to find my childs weekly meet results?
https://resultshq.com.au/login
What age range is covered and who can join Murray Bridge Little Athletics?

Children aged 3 to 16years inclusive, from all abilities can join Murray Bridge Little Athletics. We run a Tiny Tots program for 3-4year olds that not only incorporates fundamental skills of athletics but includes actual events with recorded times and distances so athletes of all ages can feel included, earn personal bests and follow their progress during the season. Our recorder works closely with parents and care givers of children with disabilities to ensure their needs are catered for whether this involves tailoring age groups or adjusting equipment or events.

What is included in our registration fees?

Registration fees are made up of 2 components. $110 for each athlete is held by South Australian Little Athletics Association (SALAA) who we are affiliated with and the remaining $45 is used at club level for athletes awards, certificates, medals, trophies, ribbons, and club equipment costs. All committee and coaches are volunteers who work extremely hard each season to secure sponsorship to ensure athlete fees are kept as low as possible. The SA Sports Voucher of $100 can be used for each school age athlete to help subsidise season fees at time of registration.

What do I receive once I have registered for the season?
Each athlete and family will receive a registration pack including information for new families including club policies, volunteering, social media links and uniform ordering information. Also included in each pack are registration badges, age group badges, information about state events, and a collection of small gifts from our registrar.
When can we come and try Murray Bridge Little Athletics?
You can come and try 2 meets at Murray Bridge Little Athletics any time during our season program as posted via the link here in the FAQ or on our public Facebook page Murray Bridge Little Athletics Inc. Please reach out to group admin at any time if needed.
What if I am a returning athlete from past years, will my attendance be recorded from then?
Absolutely. Please inform the recorder or registrar that you are a returning athlete and the approximate season that you previously attended. We will search back in our records and recover your attendance history to continue your journey with us at Murray Bridge Little Athletics, earning attendance awards.
What age group is my child in?
Age groups run from 1st January to 31st December each year. Please refer to South Australian Little Athletics Age Group Calculator via their website http://www.littleathleticssa.com.au/
When are training sessions held at Murray Bridge Little Athletics?

Training sessions for all athletes are held directly prior to our weekly meets. This is due to Murray Bridge having a busy sporting body and we understand that athletes participate in multiple sports and weekly events. For Sunday meets our training sessions are held from 9.15am till 9.40am and Friday night meets from 5.10pm til 5.25pm. Tiny Tots to Under 7 athletes participate in Athletic Fundamental Activities and Under 8 to Under 17 athletes participate in event specific coaching. Each week coaching is tailored to identified needs of our athletes to help them achieve the most our of their season, not a preset season program.

When and where are weekly meets held at Murray Bridge Little Athletics?
Weekly meets are held mostly on Sunday mornings at the Murray Bridge High School Oval, Swanport road with pre meet coaching starting at 9.15am and meet announcements and warm-up starting at 9.45am. When state events are held by SALAA at SA Athletics Stadium, (also on Sundays) that impact our athletes, we accommodate this by holding Friday night meets starting with coaching at 5.15pm and announcements and warm-up at 5.30pm. Each season we also attend an Interclub meet with our neighbouring clubs. Our schedule can be found on our season program here in this FAQ section.
What happens during a meet?
For Sunday meets, Pre meet coaching commences at 9.15am with athletes divided up Tiny Tots - Under 7 athletes completing Athletic Fundamental activities and Under 8 - Under 17 athletes completing event specific coaching. Come and try athletes are welcome to attend training. Announcements, award presentations and athletes warm-up commences at 9.45am. Programmed events for all athletes (Tiny Tots - Under 17) commences at 10am. Tiny Tots can participate in 5 events each week (except on Diamond Days where they have 6 events) and Under 6 - Under 17 athletes have 6 events each week. Programmed events take approximately 1 hour (for Tiny Tots - Under 9 athletes) and 1.5hrs for Under 10 - U17 athletes, (because they are running longer distances, throwing and jumping events take a bit longer to complete. A canteen is available each week with a BBQ, drinks and sweet treats to purchase when you complete your events.
Do I have to complete all the weekly events programmed?
No. We ask athletes to try their best and have a go if they want to and feel comfortable. You do not have to complete all the events. We ask that you participate in a minimum of 3 or 50% of the appropriate age group events, which ever is greater to achieve an attendance for the meet. Our recorder will do her best and enter what ever results you have achieved, even if it is only one jump or one throw for an event. Murray Bridge Little Athletics is about having fun and achieving your best for that day.
Parent/ Care giver Involvement
MBLAC is run by volunteer parents and all families are expected to pitch in. Please refer to page 14-15 of our MBLAC Season Handbook for how you can help at MBLAC and season volunteer age group allocations and starter/timer procedures. All athletes must be accompanied by a supervising adult. A drop-and-go policy is not safe and not accepted. An athlete may be asked to sit out if no responsible adult is present. If your athlete needs to leave early, please advise the chaperone before events commence. We expect all families to help at the centre in some capacity during the season with volunteers for BBQ and timer/starter required each week prior to commencement of meet. Each age group needs a parent chaperone to record results and parents to assist with running of events. If you have any special interests please let the committee know. For chaperones, a folder with results recording sheets, and quick event running guide is available in each group's basket. Instructional videos are also located on our Facebook site. Results from meets are entered onto results HQ by the MBLAC Recorder who also maintains attendance and PB databases. Parents of athletes attending state events are also required to fulfil volunteer requirements set by SALAA at these events as determined on athlete numbers attending. Parents interested in undertaking official or coaching courses are encouraged, please see committee for further information.
Insurance
All registered Little Athletes, coaches and voluntary workers are insured for Personal Accident and Public Liability through insurance arranged by Little Athletics South Australia.
Communication
MBLAC committee are volunteers and do their best to keep parents and athletes up to date with regular social media posts, results HQ message board posts and emails. We have two Facebook groups, Murray Bridge Little Athletics Inc (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447881638731426) - which is our open public page and MBLAC Registered Athletes closed private group for season registered members only.
Clothing/Uniform and Footwear
MBLAC uniform is registered with and approved by SALAA. To participate and prevent disqualification in all SALAA state competitions, the MBLAC registered uniform must be worn. Please refer to our uniform policy. We ask athletes to be wearing their uniform by their 4th week from start of their season registration. Tiny Tots can either wear MBLAC registered shirt or plain light blue shirt their badges attached. Appropriate running or cross trainer footwear is compulsory for all events. 7mm long spikes are only permitted for U11-U17 age groups subject to event rules. Turning shoes are permitted for all age groups. Appropriate sun smart hats are advised to be worn before, between and after events.
Is training compulsory?
No, training is not compulsory but advised for increased learning opportunities and improvement in event results and increased enjoyment throughout season. We also encourage parents to attend training sessions so they can learn training tips, drills and what to look for when running age group events or if an athlete wants to partake in training in their own time.
Are SA Government Sports vouchers accepted at MBLAC?
Yes absolutely! They can be applied during the registration process in the payment section. Simply select 'Voucher' in the payment method tab and select SA Government Sports Voucher. Fill in the Medicare and school details and click 'Apply Voucher'. Repeat process for each athlete. Vouchers will then be deducted off cost of registration. If you need to check if a voucher has already been used for an athlete in calendar year go to, https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/child-voucher-search/
Where do I purchase the MBLAC Uniform?
The MBLAC Uniform can be purchased from the online apparel store through Print City. https://printcity.net.au/
How do I register?
Head to - http://littleathleticssa.com.au/ Click on Register Now Search for Murray Bridge Little Athletics or Postcode - 5253 Follow the registration process If you have any difficulties, please reach out to Murray Bridge Admin or SALAA for help.
What is Little Athletics?
Little Athletics is an uniquely Australian modified athletics program for children from 3 to 17 years based upon the sport of athletics (track and field). There is a wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking events which are modified to suit the age, developmental stage and ability of children. Little Athletics promotes that it is important to “Be your Best” with the emphasis on fun, participation, technique and getting involved with your family in a physical and healthy activity. The motto of Little Athletics is ‘Family, Fun and Fitness”. Across Australia, more than 100,000 children participate in Little Athletics weekly meets with both summer and winter programs available. Little Athletics is the “Foundation for all Sports”. All sports use the skills developed at Little Athletics.
What do I do if I am having trouble registering at MBLAC?
Please reach out! Phone: 0401165240 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Murray Bridge Little Athletics Inc. Or check out my Step by Step How To Register Guide: file:///C:/Users/amarti11/Downloads/NEW%20TO%20LITTLE%20ATHLETICS%20REGISTRATION%20GUIDE%20(1).pdf We are always here to help.
I have forgotten my password to Results HQ
No worries at all. Simply press the ‘trouble logging in’ button on the Results HQ login page (https://resultshq.com.au/login) and enter the email address connected to your account. You will then receive an email to reset your account password. If you do not receive a reset password email, please send an email with your first and last name, athlete names and club name to [email protected] or call (08) 8352 8133 and the Little Athletics SA staff will be able to assist.