Centre Information
Centre Information
2023-24 Season Members
OVERVIEW
Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics caters for children aged between 5 and 17 years of age, of all abilities. Competition is held on Friday night from October to March at McEvoy Oval Umina from 6pm.
We rely on volunteers to run, and all parents and guardians are expected to be involved and help out where they can. You must stay and supervise your children when they are participating.
Children are organised into gender based age groups and they participate in between 3 and 6 events per night depending on their age. A parent age manager is needed for each group. Parents/carers can also share this role between them. Many events also need parents/carers to help measure or time as well.
We are all about having a go, and children doing their best, emphasising having fun, keeping a positive attitude, participation of everyone, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making new friends.
No experience is necessary and there are various online training materials available on the NSW Little Athletics website that can give you basic guidance. We encourage a supportive and inclusive environment, and we have coaches and older athletes on hand to give basic instruction on how to do events. We can organise additional training for children who are keen to do a bit extra or qualify for higher level competition.
Little Athletics is all about doing something fun with your children and simply encouraging them to have a go, achieve their Personal Best (PB) and improve their performance over the season. Children can track their progress over time as results are entered into an online data base (ResultsHQ).
There are numerous carnivals and competitions held throughout the season so children can participate in extra events if they are interested.
Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics caters for children aged between 5 and 17 years of age, of all abilities.
We are all about children being the best they can be, emphasising having fun, keeping a positive attitude, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
No experience is necessary, we provide all athletes with a supportive and inclusive environment and simply encourage children to achieve their Personal Best (PB) and improve their performance over the season.
Children who participate will have the chance to compete in the zone, regional, and state championships subject to them qualifying.
WWPLAC Club Records
Woy Woy Peninsular Centre Records – as of March 2024
FAQ’s
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Where and When
Competition is held at McEvoy Oval Umina, on Friday night from 6 pm during the summer season.
The season starts in October (the first week back after school returns) and runs through to mid-March each year. With a break over the Christmas/New Year period.
Registration Costs
Registration Costs
- 1st child= $170
- 2nd child= $160
- 3rd child= $140
- 4th child= $130
The club gives family discounts as follows:
First child – $ 170
Second child $160 ($330 – $10 Family Discount)
Third child $140 ($470 – $40 Family Discount)
Fourth Child $130 ($600 – $80 Family Discount)
All athletes from 6 – 18 years of age can compete in Little Atheltics and Athletics NSW (ANSW) events.
If you are eligible you can apply your Active Kids Program Voucher to your little athletics registration. Apply for your voucher before starting your registration.
Apply for your Active Kids voucher here.
Can I use Active Kids Vouchers?
Yes definitely!
If you are eligible you can use your active kids vouchers with us. The Active Kids program provides two vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of eligible school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year. See here for more details.
Apply for your Active Kids voucher here.
Uniforms
All registered athletes must wear our approved centre uniform when competing in Little Athletics competitions. There are also patches that need to be applied to the centre uniform. It is important that these are placed in the correct position.
Uniforms can be purchased online from our supplier Sportsmagic by accessing the following link.
Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics Centre
Appropriate sports footwear is compulsory for all athletes in all events. Athletes must wear shoes and no athlete may wear football boots or cleats in any event.
Spikes are not compulsory, but if you choose to wear them, the following rules apply. Athletes in the U9 – U10 age group may not wear spike shoes. Athletes in the U11 – U12 age group may wear spike shoes in events run entirely in lanes, long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin. Athletes in the U13 – U15 age groups may wear spike shoes in all track events except walks. Spike shoes may also be worn for long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin.
You can read the full rules in the Standard Rules for Competition of Little Athletics Australia (Rule 143).
We recommend shopping at Rebel Sport for your footwear and equipment. Mention our club at the checkout and 5% of the value of your purchase will be donated back to us so we can continue to upgrade our equipment.
Competition Nights
Children are organised into age-based gendered groups that are determined by date of birth.
There is more information about the age groups available on the LANSW website.
Activities are coordinated by an Age Manager (who is a volunteer parent) and follow an age-appropriate rotating program of track and field events that include a mix of the following activities:
- Running including sprinting, middle distance, and hurdles
- Throwing including shot-put, discuss
- Jumping including long jump, high jump, and triple jump
Each week there is a rotation of 3-4 activities per age group so that children have the opportunity to learn the basic level of athletic skill required for each activity and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of them several times over the season.
The weekly competition is usually finished by around 7.30 pm. However, it depends a little on the type of events, the number of children in each age group, the number of volunteers we have, and even the weather conditions on any given competition night. Older children compete in longer-distance events and these take longer to complete. Every effort is made to make our competition nights run as smoothly as possible, and the more support we get, the better it works for everyone.
Updates regarding weather conditions etc on competition nights are shared on our facebook page as soon as decisions are made.
Results
Results from each competition night are uploaded into a database and are available in the results section of this website.
Awards
An encouragement award is given each week by the relevant age manager. Children are also awarded trophies and other prizes based on the weekly results and participation in other events at the end of each season. All children will receive a participation medal for their efforts. We hold a presentation ceremony each year at either our clubhouse or at the venue of one of our sponsors. There are a number of perpetual trophies awarded at these events and you can find out more about them on
Coaching
Our club offers track and field training and coaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the competition season for those athletes who are interested in improving their performance for competition. Please click on the training/coaching
Volunteering
We are a non-profit organisation that raises funds through our registration fee and operates through the support of our local community. We are run solely by a team of volunteers who put their heart and soul into making the club a success.
The successful operation of our club relies solely on parents volunteering to assist. All parents are required to volunteer in some capacity every season. There are a variety of activities that you can nominate to do. Little Athletics is a family movement in which the mums, dads, grandparents, and friends of children can do something together. The children compete and parents get involved by assisting on the night. Our club is what we make it and we are all committed to making it good fun.
The following roles need to be filled by our parent volunteers each week, so get active and get involved. You can participate by helping us to set up, becoming an Age Manager, or helping out on canteen or BBQ duty from time to time. If you have a bit more time you could take up a role on the management committee or assist with coaching if you have relevant experience.
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Where and When
Competition is held at McEvoy Oval Umina, every Friday night from 6 pm during the summer season.
The season starts in early October and runs through to early March each year, with a break over the Christmas/New year period.
Registration Costs
Registration Costs
One (1) child – $ 150
Two (2) Children – $ 280
Three (3) Children $ 410
Four (4) Children $ 540
All athletes in U12 -U17 age groups are entitled to dual membership with Athletics NSW (ANSW). This provides older athletes with a pathway to join an ANSW club and compete in ANSW events. Previously, Little Athletics’ dual-aged athletes were asked to select a senior club when registering. The athlete’s data was imported into the separate Athletics NSW membership platform and each athlete automatically allocated to an ANSW club as a member.
This season, to simplify the process for Dual-aged Athletes, ANSW will require Dual athletes to individually activate or renew their free ANSW Dual membership via the ANSW membership platform. ANSW will advise Dual athletes regarding this process along with the ANSW Membership Go Live date which will be in September this year.
You can apply an Active Kids Program Voucher to your little athletics registration. The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year. From 1 July each year, parents, guardians, and carers can apply for their second $100 Active Kids voucher.
Apply for your Active Kids voucher here.
Register for Little Athletics on-line
Can I use Active Kids Vouchers?
Yes definitely!
The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year. From 1 July 2020, parents, guardians and carers can apply for the second $100 Active Kids voucher.
Apply for your Active Kids voucher here.
Please note that you will only be able to use one voucher per child.
Uniforms
All registered athletes must wear our approved centre uniform when competing in Little Athletics competitions. There are also patches that need to be applied to the centre uniform. It is important that these are placed in the correct location. Uniforms can be purchased through the centre at the start of each season.
Appropriate sports footwear is compulsory for all athletes in all events. No athlete may wear football boots or cleats in any event.
Spikes are not compulsory, but if you choose to wear them, the following rules apply. Athletes in the U9 – U10 age group may not wear spike shoes. Athletes in the U11 – U12 age group may wear spike shoes in events run entirely in lanes, long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin. Athletes in the U13 – U15 age groups may wear spike shoes in all track events except walks. Spike shoes may also be worn for long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin.
You can read the full rules in the Standard Rules for Competition of Little Athletics Australia (Rule 143).
We recommend shopping at Rebel Sport for your footwear and equipment. Mention our club at the checkout and 5% of the value of your purchase will be donated back to us so we can continue to upgrade our equipment.
Competition Nights
Children are organised into age-based gendered groups that are determined by date of birth.
Link to registration ages information.
Activities are coordinated by an Age Manager (a volunteer parent) and follow an age-appropriate rotating program of track and field events that include a mix of the following activities:
- Running including sprinting, middle distance and hurdles
- Throwing including shot-put, discuss
- Jumping including long jump, high jump, and triple jump
Each week there is a rotation of 3-4 activities per age group so that children have the opportunity to learn the basic level of athletic skill required for each activity and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of them several times over the season.
The weekly competition is usually finished by around 7.30 pm. However, it depends a little on the type of events, the number of children in each age group, the number of volunteers we have, and even the weather conditions on any given competition night. Older children compete in longer distance events and these take longer to complete. Every effort is made to make our competition nights run as smoothly as possible, and the more support we get, the better it works for everyone.
Updates regarding weather conditions etc on competition nights are shared via our website home page and on social media as soon as it becomes available.
Results
Results from each competition night are uploaded into a database and are available in the results section of this website.
Awards
An encouragement award is given each week by the relevant age manager. Children are also awarded trophies and other prizes based on the weekly results and participation in other events at the end of each season. All children will receive a participation medal for their efforts. We hold a presentation ceremony each year at either our clubhouse or at the venue of one of our sponsors. There are a number of perpetual trophies awarded at these events and you can find out more about them on
Coaching
Our club offers track and field training and coaching on Tuesday and Thursdays during the competition season for those athletes who are interested in improving their performance for competition. Please click on the training/coaching
Volunteering
We are a non-profit organisation that raises funds through our registration fee and operates through the support of our local community. We are run solely by a team of volunteers who put their heart and soul into making the club a success.
The successful operation of our club relies solely on parents volunteering to assist. All parents are required to volunteer in some capacity every season. There are a variety of activities that you can nominate to do. Little Athletics is a family movement in which the mums, dads, grandparents, and friends of children can do something together. The children compete and parents get involved by assisting on the night. Our club is what we make it and we are all committed to making it good fun.
The following roles need to be filled by our parent volunteers each week, so get active and get involved. You can participate by helping us to set up, becoming an Age Manager, or helping out on canteen or BBQ duty from time to time. If you have a bit more time you could take up a role on the management committee or assist with coaching if you have relevant experience.
WWPLAC Life Members
- Graeme Hutch
- Pat Hutch
- Sam Sammut
- Lyn Sammut
- Ken Petersen
- Frank Underhill
- Denise Underhill
- Peter Maxwell-Coghlan
- Lorraine Maxwell-Coghlan
- Julie Peksis
- Robert Walkley
- Mirelle Edwards
- Suzanne Shackleton
- Graham Morrell
- Joy Morrell
- Brian Wildman
- Jamie O’Donnell
- Stephen Dwyer
- Lisa Holt
- Kylie Brown
- Fiona Wadeson
WWPLAC Life Members
- Graeme Hutch
- Pat Hutch
- Sam Sammut
- Lyn Sammut
- Ken Petersen
- Frank Underhill
- Denise Underhill
- Peter Maxwell-Coghlan
- Lorraine Maxwell-Coghlan
- Julie Peksis
- Robert Walkley
- Mirelle Edwards
- Suzanne Shackleton
- Graham Morrell
- Joy Morrell
- Brian Wildman
- Jamie O’Donnell
- Stephen Dwyer
- Lisa Holt
- Kylie Brown
- Fiona Wadeson
WWPLAC Committee
Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics Committee for Season 2023-24
WWPLAC 2024-25 Committee
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WWPLAC Committee 2024-25 |
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| Position | Name |
| President | Kevin Wills |
| Vice President | Jet James |
| Secretary | Jade Smith |
| Treasurer | Holly Ashfield |
| Registrar | Raewyn Burden |
| Championship Officer | Rochelle Martin |
| Officer Results / Records | Celeste Boonaerts/Nancy Broen |
| Officer for Coaching | Kevin Wills |
| Officer for Grounds and Equipment | Tom Szymanski |
| Officer for Social Media | Naomi Hart |
| Officer for Trophies and Encouragement | Deb Van Breugel |
| Officer for Track and Field | |
| Officer for Canteen | Zoe Brookes |
| Officer for OH&S / First Aid | |
| Officer for Member Grievance | Kevin Wills |
WWPLAC Awards and Award Winners
Bob Walkley Perpetual Award
This trophy is awarded to the highest overall point score.
Points are awarded 5 for 1st, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3 rd, 2 for 4th, 1 for 5th, in each event competed in. As the age groups have a differing number of events, averaging is used to assess the points equally.
Ron Finlayson Encouragement Award
Ron Finlayson has been a strong supporter of the Club for many years through his role on the Board of the Ettalong Beach club and wanted to personally donate an award. Ron requested that the encouragement award be made to both an under 12 Girl and Boy who have attempted their best throughout the season and all other recipients of the trophies are excluded. The Committee decides the Award winners after taking into account the recommendations made by the Under 12 Age Managers for their encouragement awards.
Eunice Harris Memorial Award
This is the club’s highest award. The criteria for recipients are Current Year Age Champion, representation at the NSW State Championships, Sportsmanship, Training at Club, representation at various carnivals outside club level. It is awarded to both a boy and a girl. An athlete can only win the award once. The decision is made by the Committee at the end of the season.
Keith Wilmot Award
This award is calculated using the athlete’s improved personal performance over the season. The recipients of other trophies are excluded from this award. Trophies are awarded for girls and boys.
Year Awards
Five and ten-year awards are issued for five and ten-year continuous membership.
Click on the table below to see the history of winners
- Awards
- Eunice Harris Memorial Award
- Bob Walkley Award
- Keith Wilmot Award
- Ron Finlayson Encouragement Award
Award Winners
| Season | Boy | Girl |
| 2016-2017 | Cameron Steer | Tahnee Ball |
| 2015-2016 | Luke Brown | Kyla Tucker |
| 2014-2015 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2013-2014 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2012-2013 | Lachlan Rousell | No Award Winner |
| 2011-2012 | No Award Winner | Mikayla Sonter |
| 2010-2011 | No Award Winner | Mikhali Clune |
| 2009-2010 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2008-2009 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2007-2008 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2006-2007 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2005-2006 | Dylan Buhagiar | Jenna Chapman |
| 2004-2005 | No award winner | Amanda Bartrim |
| 2003-2004 | No award winner | Elle Peters |
| 2002-2003 | Brayden Wiliame | Amanda Thorpe |
| 2001-2002 | Luke Donahue | Samantha Tomlin |
| 2000-2001 | John Crocker | Corrine Edwards |
| 1999-2000 | Luke Peat | Susan Sobczsak |
| 1998-1999 | Aaron Hamstra | Jessica Morrell |
| 1997-1998 | Chris Wood | Sarah Walkley |
| 1996-1997 | No award winner | Katherine Peksis |
| 1995-1996 | Dean McGoldrick | Kara Shackleton |
| 1994-1995 | Sean Heath | Tracie Shackleton |
| 1993-1994 | Adam Lovie | Danielle Edwards |
| 1992-1993 | Jamie McMaster | Kylie Coombes |
| 1991-1992 | Joshua Ross | Angela Murphy |
| 1988-1989 | Raymond Hall | Megan Underhill |
| Season | Award Winner | |
| 2016-2017 | Charlotte Rousell | |
| 2015-2016 | Charlotte Rousell | |
| 2014-2015 | Sophie Pratt | |
| Season | Boy | Girl |
| 2016-2017 | Tyrone Dorrell | |
| 2015-2016 | Luca Quitadamo | Morgan Charlton |
| 2014-2015 | Lachlan Rousell | Heather Snape |
| 2013-2014 | Benjamin Rogers | Alina Watson |
| 2012-2013 | Benjamin Rogers | Emily Yannis |
| 2011-2012 | Calan Tucker | Zali McGann |
| 2010-2011 | Luke Brown | Tahlia Makepeace |
| 2009-2010 | Kane Silman | Sophie Williamson |
| 2008-2009 | Benjamin Rogers | Kayla Sutherland |
| 2007-2008 | Riley Shipton | Neve Parsons |
| 2006-2007 | William Bishop | Danielle Ross |
| 2005-2006 | Luke Boxsell | Morgan Thorndyke |
| 2004-2005 | Jordan O’Donnell | Rochelle Martin |
| 2003-2004 | Nicholas Car | Rebecca Dick |
| 2002-2003 | Bryden Leach | Melissa Ford |
| 2001-2002 | Reece Jones | Elise Cansdale |
| 2000-2001 | Mitchell McAskill | Tamara Mainwaring |
| 1999-2000 | Jay Duckworth | Samantha Mainwaring |
| 1998-1999 | Adam Rosenburg | Hannah Leslie |
| 1997-1998 | Michael Paterson | Rachel Woods |
| 1996-1997 | Grant Quick | Charmaine Samsley |
| 1995-1996 | Jonathon Mark | Katherine Peksis |
| 1994-1995 | Jason Wright | No award winner |
| 1993-1994 | Daniel Heilbron | No award winner |
| 1992-1993 | No award winner | Kara Shackleton |
| Season | Boy | Girl |
| 2016-2017 | Calan Tucker | Keira Feild |
| 2015-2016 | Jack Johnson | Kyla Wadeson |
| 2014-2015 | Jack Wilson | Jasmine Jones |
| 2013-2014 | Luke Brown | Isabella Holt |
| 2012-2013 | Rory Channon | Emma Crocker |
| 2011-2012 | No Award Winner | Abbey Johnson |
| 2010-2011 | No Award Winner | Shallee Robertson |
| 2009-2010 | No Award Winner | Danielle Ross |
| 2008-2009 | No Award Winner | Jessamy King |
| 2007-2008 | Jacob Smith | No Award Winner |
| 2006-2007 | No Award Winner | No Award Winner |
| 2005-2006 | Sean O’Keeffe | Sharni Williams |
| 2004-2005 | Jay Duckworth | No award winner |
| 2003-2004 | Craig Wilcox | Katie Wood |
| 2002-2003 | Timothy Alderson | Jessica O’Keeffe |
| 2001-2002 | Matt Kennedy | Rachael Leslie |
| 2000-2001 | Paul Steel |
Sally Whatnall |
Uniforms
Uniforms
All registered athletes must wear our centre uniform when competing in Little Athletics competitions. There are registration and age patches that need to be applied to the centre uniform. It is important that these are placed in the correct location.
Club Uniforms can be purchased online from our partner Sportsmagic, and picked up from the centre at the start of each season https://sportsmagic.com.au
Appropriate sports footwear is compulsory for all athletes in all events. No athlete may wear football boots or cleats in any event.
Spikes are not compulsory, but if you choose to wear them, the following rules apply. Athletes in the U9 – U10 age group may not wear spike shoes. Athletes in the U11 – U12 age group may wear spike shoes in events run entirely in lanes, long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin. Athletes in the U13 – U15 age groups may wear spike shoes in all track events except walks. Spike shoes may also be worn for long jump, triple jump, high jump and javelin.
You can read the full rules in the Standard Rules for Competition of Little Athletics Australia (Rule 143).
We recommend shopping with our sponsor Rebel Sport for your footwear and equipment needs. Mention our club at the checkout and 5% of the value of your purchase will be donated back to us and we use the funds to upgrade our equipment and give our prizes as encouragement awards.
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