President
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/president/

Vice President
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/vice-president/

Secretary
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/secretary/

Assistant Secretary

Treasurer
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/treasurer/

Assistant Treasurer

Grants & Sponsorship Coordinator
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/sponsorship-coordinator/

Fundraising Team

Head Coach
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/coaches/

Assistant Coach’s

Special Events Team
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/social-activities-coordinator/

Grounds & Equipment
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/equipment-technical-manager/
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/maintenance-coordinator/

Assistant Grounds & Equipment

Registrar
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/registrar/

Assistant Registrar Team

Results & Records
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/results-coordinator/

Junior Boys Team Manager
Junior Girls Team Manager
Senior Boys Team Manager
Senior Girls Team Manager
Multi Class Team Manager
Team managers assist the Results and Records team with all centre awards, standards etc..

Canteen Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/canteen-manager/

On Track Coordinator
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/on-track-coordinator/

Program Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/program-competition-manager/

Announcer
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/arena-manager/

Region & State Team Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/centre-team-manager/

Region & State Assistant Team Manager

Uniform Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/uniform-coordinator/

Communications Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/website-coordinator/

https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/social-media-coordinator/

Photographer
Working with the Communications Manager. Using your own camera, with the centres SD Cards, taking photos on competition days.

Chief Referee
Competition Day contact for all competition queries

Liaison Officer ( Assisting New Members)
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/welcoming-coordinator/

Logistics Manager
Assistant to Program manager/announcer on Comp Days

Child Protection Officer
Ensure our centre is obeying the “Play By The Rules” for child-safe sport. Also, be available if an athlete feels the need to speak out.
https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/child-safe-sport

 

For everyone competing in the State Combined event on the weekend please note the following:

• Allow at least 1 hr to arrive at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. If you park in the car park there is a fee. If you park on Albert Rd you should find some all-day free parking.
• You will need to be there at least 1hr before your first event.
  CLICK HERE FOR TIMETABLE
• Make sure you have your full uniform with your registration patch and your Coles badge.
• Make sure you have enough water and sunscreen. The canteen should be open throughout the day.
• On arrival please see Paul Freestone or Mark Sullivan (0423577536). We will be located on the back straight near the 300m start. Please sit with us so we can make sure your children are at each event. This will create a team environment and atmosphere for all our Athletes.
  CLICK HERE SEATING MAP HERE
• As this event is capped only parents of the athletes are able to attend.
• A parent duty roster has been put together. It is very important that we fulfill this as the event cannot go on unless we have all duties filled. Please see attached Saturday and Sunday roster.

SATURDAY DUTY ROSTER

SUNDAY DUTY ROSTER

Thank you all for registering your child. Combined is a great way to meet lifelong friends from other centers, as well as make friends with some other Cranbourne athletes from other age groups

If you have any questions please ring or text Mark Sullivan on 0423 577 536

Go Cranbourne!!!

More Information From LAVic https://lav.lc/k5g

Hi everyone,

2020 has undoubtedly been challenging for us all. We have all experienced this differently on a personal level and dealt with it in our own way.

Lockdown was harder on some, whilst for others emerging from lockdown felt overwhelming. Yet through it all the human spirit battled and kept going.  It’s that human spirit that has kept us doing the things we love and look forward to each day and not be defeated. Coming back to Little Athletics is just one small but important step in feeling normal again.

Over the past few weeks, there have been many anxious and stressful moments, trying to get the season all backup and running with all the new rules and regulations.  Mistakes were made as we tried different things, but now, as we head into our last week before the Christmas break, it’s a good time to reflect on the fantastic job we have all done to get to this point and all the positive things in the past 2 months, in particular, not just getting the Little Athletics season going at Cranbourne but in our lives as a whole.

Things aren’t quite back to normal, but no with active cases in Victoria and an athletics season we didn’t think was possible a few months ago, it is definitely a great feeling!

So, on that note, let’s keep that feeling going as we head into the Christmas break and on the track. The Committee is truly grateful for all the help given over the past few weeks and let’s continue the positivity and keep showing our kindness to one another. It’s what differentiates us, and embodies our values of being a fun, family orientated, and inclusive Little Athletics club.

See you all on track this Saturday!

Holger Philipp

Hi everyone,

Week one is now officially completed. The committee worked hard to ensure we were set up safely, ready for the challenges and the athletes could still have fun. The General committee met on Tuesday night and discussed what worked well and areas we need to improve as a club in order for us to meet our COVID obligations and some updates have been made.  Whilst these may change again depending on LAVIC and Govt. announcements, changes for this Saturday include;

COVID-19 Officers

Unfortunately we are unable to run the event without the required number of COVID Officers. We require COVID Officers in designated areas whose role is to primarily make sure the area isn’t congested, spot and equipment sanitisation is happening and in the case of entry gate- ensure everyone is signing in either manually with the QR code.

Sign up is below and please see Holger Philipp if you are a COVID-19 Officer and he will direct you on the day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EACA923A3FA7-cranbourne2

We have bright coloured Covid Officer vests on order which will make the officers easily identifiable. In the meantime until the order arrives we will use plain bright yellow vests to identify these roles. 

Canteen/BBQ

We have had to change the system how we serve, however the lack of help in the canteen especially ,as it is always left to a few people stuck in there all morning. Every bit helps and we try to break the  shift times so we can all see our children. Whilst the canteen is our only ongoing revenue source for our club, we do not want to be in a position where we have to close the canteen due to lack of volunteers.

Below is the link where you can sign up. Please see Bernie our canteen manager on the day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EACA923A3FA7-cranbourne2

Entry/ Exit

It is ENTRY ONLY at the usual main gate.

It is EXIT ONLY at Gate 2. Gate 2 is where the 200 meters would normally start. This will be highlighted more clearly from this week onwards. It a little further walk, however it is a requirement for us to have two separate points

Signage

There will be much more signage around the track to helping to guide and direct you around the track, entry/exit points

Traffic Flow

The registrations area/uniform as well as the canteen areas is one way only with a limited number of people allowed in the area.

Along the fence in front of the grandstand is a pathway. Please limit your time there so that people may pass and traffic can flow easily. You will be ask to move if you are spending too much time there.

Grandstand

As the weather warms up and to help with traffic congestion, the grandstand is a great place to watch. Just a reminder to stay within your family groups and distance yourself from others.

Masks

Whilst we ask that all of our members wear a mask, we understand that some people have medical reason not to wear a mask. some people may be more susceptible than others and are concerned for their own health. Please be mindful of others around you and move to an area all of us are comfortable with and can still enjoy the athletics.  If you require a mask, we sell them with the Cranbourne logo for $10 in the uniform shop.

New Families

We welcome all new families who have joined us this season – amongst all of the changes due to Covid-19 we still want to highly prioritise welcoming you and your family and helping you orientate and settle into our club. This is going to be a wonderful season! Please speak to a member of the committee (wearing cranbourne polo tops) if you had any questions or just to say hi and introduce yourself.

Thank you and here’s to another fun and safe Saturday

We have finally made it to Week One 2020! Here are a few updates on what will be happening this Saturday. Some of these may be subject to change as we try these out to see what works and what doesn’t.  Any feedback is always appreciated.

Any athlete or member of the community who is unwell should stay home. Any positive tests for Covid-19 need to be reported to the centre committee ASAP

Athlete Registrations

The online registration portal is now open. We ask all members to please register before Saturday to help with the congestion of people
You can register now via the link on our website
https://cranbournelac.com.au/

The Registrations team will also be set up outside the clubrooms this year.

If you are a TRIAL athlete you also need to register online for your trial. You can do this on the link below
https://lavic.com.au/membership/new-member/trial-athlete-offer/?fbclid=IwAR1azc4FOTj5qysTUp9TeDqvNjMzx-vpSwgXDeszlU4hZ_nbwQVNsJ1efG8

COVID Officers

In order to run our events, we require dedicated COVID officers. Without enough COVID officers we are not permitted to run events, or the BBQ/Canteen and so on and therefore require parent helpers. The role of the COVID officer is to ensure their area is COVID Safe. That might mean things like ensuring people in the area are distancing correctly and wearing masks, sanitisation station is full, sanitise area as required.

Masks

Athletes aged 12 and up (including parents, and volunteers) are required to wear a face mask at all times with the exception being in the field of play when the athlete is competing in their event (ie during their race, during their jump or throw)

Parent Helpers

Given the extra work the COVID guidelines require us to do in order to run our events, we still require some more parent helpers. Especially for the BBQ and Canteen, without parent helpers we will be forced to close the BBQ and Canteen, as well as possibly cancel events.

Parent helpers are now required to stay with their group and unfortunately can no longer jump and help other groups. Those with multiple children, the suggestion has been to alternate parent help between the age groups on each of the Saturdays.

You can sign up below for all the parent helper roles https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4eaca923a3fa7-cranbourne1

Entry/Exit

To help with congestion and flow, the Main Gate is now entry ONLY.  You can exit to the track at Gate 2 next to the 200m starting line (see map attached)

Should you need to leave the premises for longer than 15 mins you will be asked to sign in again upon entry.

Checking In

All Families will need to check-in for COVID tracing upon arrival via an online form. This is available via a QR Code at the front gate and a link that will be sent out on Saturday morning so you can do it quickly when you arrive.

We will also have a manual sign-in sheet for those who prefer to sign in that way.

Please Note: Parents/guardians supervising children, athletes, officials, Covid Safe Officers, and volunteers only are considered essential for conducting competition. At this stage people who don’t have one of these roles and just wish to spectate aren’t allowed with the current restrictions.

Uniforms

To avoid congestion around the Uniform shop, we ask that you purchase all uniform needs online before Saturday.
They can be purchased via Team App https://cranbournelittleathleticsclub.teamapp.com/clubs/2392/store?_list=v1

Uniforms can be picked up during events on Saturday mornings. We understand that not all athletes will have their uniforms ready in the first few weeks and will allow a grace period until their uniforms can be collected.

Clubroom Upper Deck Access

There is strictly no clubroom or upper deck access unless authorised by Casey Council

Events

Each event area will have a sanitization station and a COVID Officer,  the Covid Officer will oversee a number of activities within an allocated area. Without these, we will be in the unfortunate position of having to cancel the event.  Events must only be in groups of 10, not including age group team leaders and helpers. This may mean we need to split some age groups into these numbers. Athletes are now required to carry their own jumpers, water bottles, etc… as trolleys can no longer be used for this so please label everything very clearly should it be lost. Backpacks have been suggested for the athletes to carry with them whilst they undertake an event for their personal items.

All throwing equipment will be wipes down after each throw with sanitzer

Athletes are required to sanitise hands after using shared equipment and after all jumps

Marshalling

Marshalling will now be done on the field. More to come on exactly how this process will take place, however there will naturally be a limited number of adults at this point. This area will be for Parent Helpers (wearing vests) and athletes only.

First Aid/Coffee Van

St Johns will be positioned in the same position as previous seasons and the all-important Coffee van will be located just outside the main gate. Please be aware this is subject to change as we trial the best area for manage traffic flow and as the Victorian Government guidelines permit.

Season 2020/21 Program

The 2020/21season program has been changed slightly. Given all that is going on, we are now unfortunately unable to incorporate Champs Day, Meteorite Gift, and CLA vs Pakenham Day.

Last season trophies & Training

We are reviewing how best to commence training and the handing out of last season’s trophies and will these most likely commence after the next Victorian Government announcement expected on the 22^nd November.

2020/21 Handbook

Obviously with the delayed start of the season, as well as restrictions changing our handbook wont be available straight away. We endeavour to have this out as soon as possible.

For up to date information please join our member’s groups below
Facebook Members Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clac59
Team App: https://cranbournelittleathleticsclub.teamapp.com/

 

The Executive Committee has been working with LAVic with regards to how the 2020/21 season can effectively be run.  Whilst we are heavily dependent on the Victorian Government roadmap and timelines, the Executive Committee has been preparing should an announcement to commence the new season happen soon.

We are preparing as if a season would commence early November.

With the reduced season the Committee has unanimously decide to reduce membership fees to $125 per athlete – $82 being the LAVic compulsory component.  We have therefore reduced our component by 50% to $43 per athlete.

The season will still include all the major components such as Relays, Combined, and State Track and Field and as always, the fees also include Cross Country.  Once the season is permitted to go ahead, LAVIC will open registrations, so watch this space.

In addition, this season will undoubtedly be run differently, and we will require more helpers on the day to ensure we meet our OHS obligations.

With that in mind, we have developed a Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre COVID Plan and includes dedicated COVID Officers at each event.  We are unable to run events without a COVID plan and dedicated COVID Officers.  This means extra helpers to ensure our COVID procedures are strictly followed.  This includes things such as, but not limited to.

• separate entry/exit points,
• signing into the ground,
• sanitisation stations around the track,
• the wearing of masks,
• limited access to the clubrooms
• and how food/uniforms/on the day registrations. Engraving will be managed

There are severe fines and consequences if these procedures are not strictly followed.  The COVID plan will be made available for all once approved by LAVIC.

The program and handbook are also in their final stages, however, please be aware they are subject to change given the circumstances so please keep active on our members site for updates as they happen.

Finally, our preparation and stability, means we are in a good place to get another, fun and exciting Athletics season underway.  To makes this season another success please consider helping.   We will use the Sign-up Genius Program to help book helpers in advance as best as possible, however, to reiterate this season more than any other, simply won’t be able to run without extra helpers to meet our obligations. This is on top of our current needs of Starters, Gate Operators and general help we need each week to run efficiently.

All this is simply another challenge for our Club, one I know we are definitely up for! I really look forward to seeing you all again, face to face, on the track, in the very near future.

Go Team Cranbourne!

President’s Update – July 22nd, 2020

Hello, 

No one could have anticipated what this year was about to bring. Only three months in and 2020 suddenly became all about canceling trips and events and social distancing. 

We had to quickly learn to navigate simple things like working from home, protecting loved ones, getting supplies and staying connected to friends in a very different way than we are used to. 

Everyday all we hear is cases and numbers rising so, it is also more important than ever to find moments of joy just as it is to wash and sanitize our hands, practice social distancing, or check in on your loved ones.

So, with all that in mind, the committee has come up with a number of exciting ideas we like to undertake over the next few months, (restrictions pending of course) to keep us connected, fit, happy and healthy and remind us what a great inclusive club we are! 

We would like to trail a virtual Little Aths for those that would like to participate over the month of August. Details and how exactly we would run this, including how to join will be posted in the next week or so. 

We would also like to do have a kid’s day at Sk8 house in Carrum Downs, where they can enjoy time with all their friends and simply have fun. Naturally, this depends on restrictions easing, but it’s a great way to say connected before the season commences. 

The kids aren’t the only ones who will have all the fun. Plans are being discussed about a Golf Day and a Shopping Tour for those that are interested. 

Dates and costs for all these will all be posted as details emerge.

COVID isn’t the be and end-all, and whilst we are limited in physically spending time with friends and family, spare a thought for Wally because suddenly he’s not that hard to find! 

Take care and stay safe