Collingwood Little Athletics Club
Come & Try Day
No experience, no equipment, no commitment. Just come along and have a go — everyone’s welcome at the track.
Date
12 September 2026
Time
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Venue
George Knott Reserve, Heidelberg Rd
What to expect
It’s drop-in style, so come whenever suits between 12 and 2 — there’s no set start time and no need to stay the whole two hours. Kids can wander between stations and try as much (or as little) as they like, with our coaches on hand at every event.
High Jump
Junior & senior set-ups
Long Jump
Run, leap, land in the pit
Shot Put
Push, don’t throw
Vortex
Javelin-style throw for kids
Sprints & Middle Distance
100m and 400m, grouped roughly by age — just for fun, no times taken
Two short welcome chats from our President during the session — 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm — with a quick rundown of the club and how the season works. Come along to either one.
Who’s it for?
Anyone! Whether your child has never set foot on an athletics track or they’re just curious to see what Little Aths is about, all ages and abilities are welcome. Our coaches will help slot kids into the right group on the day.
Our Under 6 program is for children born in 2021. An athlete born in 2022 can also register as an Under 6, provided they’ve turned 5.
Good to know
- Uniforms available to check sizing and purchase on the day, 12:00–2:00 pm, if you’d like to join up.
- No need to register beforehand — just come along.
- Wear comfortable shoes and sun-safe clothing, and bring a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
- Keen to join for the season? Chat to our committee for any questions, and we can help you register via the Little Athletics Victoria portal.
We can’t wait to meet you and your family at the track. Come and try it out — you might just find your kids’ new favourite Friday night.
Questions? Get in touch at [email protected] or via our TeamApp / Facebook page.