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Information on Little Athletics is found on this page      If Any Links do not seem to be working please Check here littleathletics.com.au   NSW Little A's Website  for up to date information direct from Little Athletics NSW The Run for Fun Magazine Little Athletics Bi-Monthly Magazine to keep families up to date in what is happening in New South Wales Little Athletics. March Past & Hosts for the Zone Championships The Zone Championships is hosted by a different centre each year. Here is the listing for the order and years for the Host Centres A Basic Coaching Guide to Events Little Athletics Guide for the Beginner Athlete Athletics Events. Sports Leadership Grants for Women Information on the Sports Grants for Women, through the Australian Sports Commission Basic Guides to Events Leaflets The Athletes Services Sub-Committee resource that was created for new Parents / Athletes. Athletics Skills Award Program. ( A.S.A.P ) This program is a Competency based award program run at centre level to assist the development of skills in the young athlete. Little Athletics N.S.W Parents Information A good guide to what is expected of parents at any Little Athletics Events.  Little Athletics N.S.W Events Leaflets  Little Athletics Leaflets that have been created for the Beginner Athlete. Regional Athletics Page A Link to the page with the latest information on the Regional Athletics Partnership with Little Athletics NSW and Athletics NSW Including the following areas..... Central Coast , Lake Macquarie , Hunter Valley , Newcastle , Port Stephens , & Mid North Coast Know Your Events A Basic Guide to the Athletics Events that make up the Little Athletics experience. Codes of Behavior for Parents & Coaches The Codes stating behavior that is expected of Parents and Coaches. Certificate of Currency The Current Insurance Certificate for the Little Athletics Centres. Little Athletics NSW Safety Plan A Guide for the Little Athletics Centres in N.S.W. Handy Information on operating a Little Athletics Centre from the Little Athletics NSW Website You can download copies of the Fact Sheets and Guidelines, by clicking on the links below. Advice to Centres that  make Payments to Individuals for the Supply of Services Budget Guidelines for Centres Centre Administration Checklist Centre Anti-Bullying Checklist Centre Selection Policy Checklist Centre Welcome & Orientation Checklist Contract Review Guidelines for Centres Guidelines for Centres in the Safe Handling of Food for Sale via Canteens and Bar-B-Queues Guidelines for Centres Regarding Age Grouping of Athletes with a Disability  Guidelines for Complaint Handling for Centres Guidelines for Conducting Multi-Disability Events Guidelines for Dealing with Sport Rage Guidelines for Taking & Using Images of Children Guidelines for the Maintenance of Centre Records/Documents Guidelines for the Implementation of a Centre Privacy Policy Managing Athlete Behaviour - Tips for Age Managers & Officials Managing Athlete Behaviour - Tips for Committee Members Handy Tips for Supervising Children   BASIC INFORMATION FOR CONDUCTING EVENTS Little Athletics NSW has put together a series of Basic Event Fact Sheets, aimed at providing Centre volunteers with the essential knowledge for helping at an event at the local Centre. The fact sheets are a suitable resource for people with little or no knowledge of the sport and cover such things as:  ages and correct specifications for the various age groups basic instruction on how to do the event basic rules basic officiating procedures safety considerations handy tips for conducting the event at Centre level You can download copies of the Fact Sheets, by clicking on the links below. Starters / Starting Timekeeping Place Judging Hurdles Relays Walks Shot Put Discus Javelin Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Officials Accreditation Scheme A Brief Description of the Little Athletics N.S.W. Officials Accreditation Scheme. The Run for Fun E-News ( Electronic Newsletter) The Little Athletics Association compiles a newsletter every 2 months to keep Athletes  and parents informed in what is happening in the Little Athletics scene. All Types of articles are always welcomed to be included in this newsletter. Little Athletics N.S.W Championships Listing Links to the N.S.W Little Athletics Championships page. Little Athletics Association of N.S.W Privacy Policy The policy that little athletics centres abide by in regards to personal information and the taking and using of photographs in the little athletics system. Lightning Guidelines Little Athletics Association of N.S.W Guidelines for centres in regards to Lightning. Gala Days and Athletics Camps and Clinics etc. Links to extra activities pages for little athletes. The NSW Association holds camps and clinics throughout each year. A Guide to Finding a Coach Australian Little Athletics Guide as information for all parents that wish to have their children coached in any sport.  Basic Event Instruction Course A Little Athletics Course run to assist Age Managers and Officials at Centre level to be able to instruct athletes correctly.. Introduction to Coaching Course  A Little Athletics Course run in conjunction with the Australian Track and Field Association. ( the level O coaching Course ) Little Athletics Constitution and By-Laws The rules that Little Athletics N.S.W have set down as the basics Every centre may have their own additional rules in their constitution What's happening with the Weather?  A Link to the B.O.M Satelite information pages Little Athletics Rules of Competition Link to the Little Athletics NSW site for Rules of Competition. Contents Section A - Competition General Rules Section B - Track Events Section C - Field Events Section D - Competitions Section E - Event & Equipment Specifications Amendment Listing Index Level One & Two Coaching Course  The Australian Track and Field Association Coaching courses for the next level in Coaching Australian Sports Commission FREE Online Training The Australian Sports Commission has developed online courses for Australian beginner coaches and officials.  Training is free and courses can be completed on the web at a time that suits you.