Policies, Procedures & Governance

Supporting a safe, fair and inclusive Centre

Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, inclusive and well-governed environment for our athletes, families, volunteers and visitors.

Our policies and procedures help guide how the Centre operates, how decisions are made and the standards of behaviour expected from everyone involved in Cranbourne Little Athletics.

CLAC operates under its own Constitution, policies and procedures, together with the applicable policies, rules and regulations of Little Athletics Victoria.

Families, athletes, volunteers and Committee members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the documents relevant to their involvement with the Centre.

CLAC Policies & Governance

The following documents relate specifically to the operation and governance of Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre.

Document	What it Covers	View
CLAC Constitution	The rules governing the structure, management and operation of Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Code of Ethics & Conduct	Expected standards of behaviour for athletes, parents, volunteers, coaches, officials and Committee members.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Child Protection Policy	CLAC’s commitment and responsibilities relating to child safety and the protection of young people.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Fee Refund Policy	The circumstances and processes relating to requests for registration or membership fee refunds.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Managing Complaints & Grievances	The process for raising, managing and resolving complaints or grievances within the Centre.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Managing Conduct & Behaviours Policy	How inappropriate behaviour and breaches of expected standards may be addressed by the Centre.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Equal Opportunity & Centre Behaviours Policy	CLAC’s commitment to fair treatment, inclusion and appropriate behaviour throughout Centre activities.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying Policy	Expectations and processes relating to discrimination, harassment, bullying and unacceptable conduct.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Discipline & Membership Cancellation Policy	The processes that may apply where serious or repeated breaches of Centre expectations occur.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Social Media Policy	Expectations relating to the appropriate use of social media when connected with Cranbourne Little Athletics.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Age Group Team Manager Guidelines	Outlines the role and responsibilities of appointed Age Group Team Managers, including competition-day oversight, child safety, communication, parent helpers, results management and support for new families.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Centre Records & Best Performances Policy	Defines the eligibility, verification and recognition requirements for Cranbourne Centre Records achieved at official Centre competitions and Cranbourne Best Performances achieved while representing the Centre at eligible Little Athletics Victoria competitions.	VIEW DOCUMENT
Relay Selection Process Guideline	Explains CLAC’s Region and State Relay selection process, including team selection criteria, training attendance, age-group promotions, race order, GCR teams, parent duties and athlete attendance requirements.	VIEW DOCUMENT

Little Athletics Victoria Policies & Resources

As an affiliated Little Athletics Victoria Centre, Cranbourne operates under a range of policies, rules and regulations established by Little Athletics Victoria.

The links below direct members to the current information maintained by LAVic, ensuring families can access the most up-to-date requirements.

Resource	What it Covers	Access
Governance Policies	LAVic policies covering areas such as conduct, complaints, member protection, privacy, social media, volunteers and organisational governance.	VIEW POLICIES
Child Safety	Child Safe Standards, child protection requirements, Working With Children Checks and resources supporting the safety of children and young people.	VIEW CHILD SAFE
Competition Rules & Regulations	Current rules governing Little Athletics events, competition procedures, athlete eligibility, equipment, uniforms and event specifications.	VIEW COMPETITION RULES
Strategic Plan	LAVic's strategic direction, priorities and goals for the future of Little Athletics in Victoria.	VIEW STRATEGIC PLAN

Codes of Conduct

Everyone has a role to play

Little Athletics should be a positive experience for every athlete.

Athletes, parents, spectators, coaches, officials, volunteers and Committee members are expected to behave in a manner that supports a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment.

By participating in Cranbourne Little Athletics activities, members and families agree to abide by the applicable CLAC and Little Athletics Victoria Codes of Conduct.

Respect the athletes. Respect the officials. Respect the volunteers. Respect each other.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have a question about a CLAC policy, need assistance understanding a requirement or wish to raise a concern, please contact the Centre.

Matters involving complaints, conduct or child safety will be handled in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.