Little Athletics

At a junior level, the South Barwon Athletic Club is affiliated with the Geelong Little Athletics Centre (GLAC). Australian Little Athletics started in Geelong in October 1964 - here is a brief history.

The GLAC offers both a summer season of athletics and a winter cross country competition. The summer season is held at John Landy Field, Barwon Terrace, Geelong (Melways Ref: Map 452 B9) and runs from October to March. The competition commences at 8.15am sharp. On Track for under 7 athletes will commence at 9.30am.

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Spikes

Athletes in the Under 12 to Under 15 age groups can wear spikes for all hurdles, 70 m, 100 m, 200 m and 400 m i.e. track events where athlete's compete in a separate lane. Also, spikes may be worn in long, triple and high jumps. Spikes can only be worn during an event and not to or from the event. Spikes must be cone shaped and no longer than 7mm. Spiked shoes with spikes removed are not permitted. Athletes not using spikes correctly will be disqualified.

Ages Groups

2005 / 2006 Season
Age Group by Month and Year of Birth

	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
January		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
February		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
March		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
April		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
May		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
June		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
July		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
August		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
September		U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
October	U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
November	U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8
December	U15	U14	U13	U12	U11	U10	U9	U8

Junior Development Squad (JDS)

The Junior Development Squad (JDS) is a program aimed at giving our talented athletes a little more in terms of coaching, education, competition and a sense of accomplishment. Athletes must qualify for the squad by achieving athletic results that better a set performance criteria.

Victorian Little Athletics Association information