WEEK 3 - Saturday 1st October
NB - This season, our Saturday morning competition will commence at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See here for details.

Athletes should meet their Age Manager at their first event.

• This week we are running Program 2 - see here
• Optional 3000m:  U13-U17 @ 7:30am - Meet Anita at the finish line by 7:25am
• Optional U11-U12 Javelin at 11:00am

GROUND SET UP at 7:25am - Athlete Surnames L-O
We need help each week to set up.  Parents are rostered to arrive early on 4-5 mornings through the season.  Please come down before 7:25am to get your name marked off our list.

CANTEEN ROSTER
Each week we need a parent volunteer to help in the canteen from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
This week's volunteer is to be provided by the 8 Boys.

REGISTRATION PACK AND UNIFORM COLLECTION
Saturday 1st October - 7:30am to 8:00am ONLY
The uniform shop will be open for online order pick up only (no new sales) from 7:30-8:00am for orders placed before 6pm Friday 30th September.  Visit the Uniform shop here.

Orders will also be available for pickup from the canteen until 10:00am.

Registration Packs will be available for pick up from 7:30-8:00am.
** Please remember to bring your Working with Children Declaration Form - available here **
**New Members - Please remember to bring your child's proof of age (either Passport or Birth Certificate).**
Registrations cannot be finalised until the above items have been received.

Please note that both our Uniform Officer and Registrar are also Age Managers and will have other duties to fulfil from 8:00am.  We thank you for your understanding.

WET WEATHER
Should it be raining either on Saturday morning or in the days leading up to competition, the Committee will assess the field and competition conditions.  We will either run a Wet Weather amended program or, if the weather is too bad, we may cancel competition for the day.

If the decision is made to cancel, this information will be posted on both the Facebook and Instagram pages by 7:30am.  So, keep an eye on these pages.  If no announcement is made, then assume we are on!

CANTEEN, BBQ AND COFFEE VAN
The Coffee Van will again be present for that lovely morning hot beverage. 

Unfortunately, there will be no BBQ this Saturday; however, the canteen will be open for cold drinks and yummy snacks!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

DATA ENTRY HELPERS
Are you handy on a computer?  We are looking for some volunteers to help with data entry on Saturday mornings.  If you are able to help, please email info@nrclac.org.au or see one of the committee members (in the blue shirts) on Saturday morning.

Please remember that Little Athletics is run by volunteers and we need your help every Saturday to make it work & deliver a quality program.

Each Age Manager requires the help of four parents to assist with the running of an age group.  This involves raking the sand, retrieving the shot/discus in throws and assisting to marshal athletes at the finish line following running events both sprints and long distance. All these jobs are simple to do but are a huge help, making the morning run smoother and reducing the delay between events.

If you see ANYTHING - on or off the field - that you can help with, please jump in and help.  It will be greatly appreciated.

Please give your time generously to help with set up, pack up, timing and canteen shifts and helping out your age manager. Every little bit helps.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to Kara Hazon, who is our volunteer of the month for September.

Kara has done an amazing job helping in the uniform shop over our registration days and during the very busy start of season rush.  Thank you, Kara!!!UNIFORM
Do you need a new competition singlet or crop top?  Visit the online Uniform shop and pre-order your uniform for pick up.
We also have some fabulous NRCLAC branded items available in the Uniform shop.  Look great while you represent the club in our new training jacket or baseball cap or cool yourself down on a hot summer morning with our new NRCLAC cooling towel.
Visit the Uniform shop here.  Online orders preferred.

VENUE
Due to the delay in the completion of the new building at Kingsdene Oval, we will commence the 2022/2023 season at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See map here.

CALENDAR
For an overview of all dates for the upcoming season, view our calendar here.

Important Dates:
Zone Championships - 3rd/4th December 2022 (Barton Park)
Region Championships - 4th/5th February 2023 (SOPAC)
State Combined Events - 4th/5th March 2023 (NEW LOCATION - Dubbo)
State Championships - 18th/19th March 2023 (SOPAC) (TBC)
NB - These dates/locations may change should LANSW change their competition schedule

WEEKLY TRAINING
Weekly training has now commenced. 
Kingsdene Oval (Felton Rd, Carlingford) - see map here

Wednesday Night Fitness
Time: 5:30pm til dark

Thursday Night Event-based Training
Time: 5:30pm til dark

WHO DO YOU KNOW? SPONSOR NRCLAC THIS SEASON 
Each season North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics is generously supported by our long standing and newer sponsors - Thank you! 
If you know of any businesses that might like to support NRCLAC this season, please let us know or help us connect. Contributions from our sponsors help deliver a quality program of events and training for all athletes. 
Email: info@nrclac.org.au for more info.

STAY INFORMED
If this is your first season, everything you need to know is on our website, here.  Please also read these FAQs and Parent Information pages. Week to week, the website, and weekly Newsletters are our primary means of communicating important information to you. You can also find some info via Facebook and Instagram.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. At Saturday competition, your first point of contact is your Age Manager, or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help.Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee

NORTH ROCKS CARLINGFORD LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
2022/2023 - WEEK 2
Welcome to the 2022/2023 Little Athletics season.  We look forward to another fantastic year.  

WEEK 2 - Saturday 24th September
NB - This season, our Saturday morning competition will commence at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See here for details.

Athletes should meet their Age Manager at their first event.

• This week's program here
• Optional Walks:  U9 700m & U12-U17 @ 7:20am, U10-U11 1100m @ 7:40am
• Optional U13-U17 Javelin at 11:00am

GROUND SET UP at 7:25am - Athlete Surnames D-K
We need help each week to set up.  Parents are rostered to arrive early on 4-5 mornings through the season.  Please come down before 7:25am to get your name marked off our list.

CANTEEN ROSTER
Each week we need a parent volunteer to help in the canteen from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
This week's volunteer is to be provided by the 7 Girls.

REGISTRATION PACK AND UNIFORM COLLECTION
Saturday 24th September - 7:15am to 8:00am ONLY
If you have not yet collected your registration pack or need to pick up or purchase a uniform, you can do this on Saturday morning before competition from 7:15-8:00am. 

Please note that both our Uniform Officer and Registrar are also Age Managers and will have other duties to fulfil from 8:00am.  They will be available again following the morning's competition from about 11:00am.  We thank you for your understanding.

** Please remember to bring your Working with Children Declaration Form - available here **
**New Members - Please remember to bring your child's proof of age (either Passport or Birth Certificate).**
Registrations cannot be finalised until the above items have been received.

Collection is available from Barton Park - Gladstone St, North Parramatta.

WET WEATHER
Should it be raining either on Saturday morning or in the days leading up to competition, the Committee will assess the field and competition conditions.  We will either run a Wet Weather amended program or, if the weather is too bad, we may cancel competition for the day.

If the decision is made to cancel, this information will be posted on both the Facebook and Instagram pages by 7:30am.  So, keep an eye on these pages.  If no announcement is made, then assume we are on!

CANTEEN, BBQ AND COFFEE VAN
The Coffee Van will again be present for that lovely morning hot beverage.  The BBQ will be firing and the canteen will be open for cold drinks, sausage sandwiches and yummy snacks!

WE NEED YOUR HELP
Please remember that Little Athletics is run by volunteers and we need your help every Saturday to make it work & deliver a quality program.

Each Age Manager requires the help of four parents to assist with the running of an age group.  This involves raking the sand, retrieving the shot/discus in throws and assisting to marshal athletes at the finish line following running events both sprints and long distance. All these jobs are simple to do but are a huge help, making the morning run smoother and reducing the delay between events.

If you see ANYTHING - on or off the field - that you can help with, please jump in and help.  It will greatly appreciated.

Please give your time generously to help with set up, pack up, timing and canteen shifts and helping out your age manager. Every little bit helps.UNIFORM
Do you need a new competition singlet or crop top?  Visit the online Uniform shop and pre-order your uniform for pick up.
We also have some fabulous NRCLAC branded items available in the Uniform shop.  Look great while you represent the club in our new training jacket or baseball cap or cool yourself down on a hot summer morning with our new NRCLAC cooling towel.
Visit the Uniform shop here.  Online orders preferred.

REGISTRATION PATCHES
Miriam will again be on site for collection of your sewn uniforms.  

NB - Please note that we have currently run out of Coles patches.  LANSW is awaiting a delivery of new Coles patches and will forward them to us on receipt.  We will let you know when these become available.  If you are a returning member, we ask that you reuse your Coles patch from last season.
VENUE
Due to the delay in the completion of the new building at Kingsdene Oval, we will commence the 2022/2023 season at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See map here.

CALENDAR
For an overview of all dates for the upcoming season, view our calendar here.

Important Dates:
Zone Championships - 3rd/4th December 2022 (Barton Park)
Region Championships - 4th/5th February 2023 (SOPAC)
State Combined Events - 4th/5th March 2023 (NEW LOCATION - Dubbo)
State Championships - 18th/19th March 2023 (SOPAC) (TBC)
NB - These dates/locations may change should LANSW change their competition schedule

WEEKLY TRAINING
Wednesday night weekly fitness training has now commenced.  Come down and join in some fitness training with Nicko.

Kingsdene Oval (Felton Rd, Carlingford) - see map here
Time: 5:30pm til dark

Thursday night event-based training will commence next Thursday 29th September.

Until daylight savings commences, training will start at 5:30pm and go through til dark. WHO DO YOU KNOW? SPONSOR NRCLAC THIS SEASON 
Each season North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics is generously supported by our long standing and newer sponsors - Thank you! 
If you know of any businesses that might like to support NRCLAC this season, please let us know or help us connect. Contributions from our sponsors help deliver a quality program of events and training for all athletes. 
Email: info@nrclac.org.au for more info.

STAY INFORMED
If this is your first season, everything you need to know is on our website, here.  Please also read these FAQs and Parent Information pages. Week to week, the website, and weekly Newsletters are our primary means of communicating important information to you. You can also find some info via Facebook and Instagram.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. At Saturday competition, your first point of contact is your Age Manager, or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help.Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!

Welcome to the 2022/2023 Little Athletics season.  We look forward to another fantastic year.  Please see below important information for the upcoming season.

REGISTRATION PACK COLLECTION DAYS
Registration Packs will be available for collection on the following days:

Pick Up Only
Sunday 28th August - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
** Please remember to bring your Working with Children Declaration Form - available here **
**New Members - Please remember to bring your child's proof of age (either Passport or Birth Certificate).**
Registrations cannot be finalised until the above items have been received.

Pick Up PLUS Training Day
Saturday 3rd September - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Saturday 10th September - 10:30am to 12:00pm
** Please remember to bring your Working with Children Declaration Form - available here **
**New Members - Please remember to bring your child's proof of age (either Passport or Birth Certificate).**
Registrations cannot be finalised until the above items have been received.

Collection is available from Barton Park - Gladstone St, North Parramatta.
UNIFORM
Do you need a new competition singlet or crop top?  Visit the Uniform shop and pre-order your uniform for pick up at one of our Rego Pick Up Days.
We also have some fabulous NRCLAC branded items available in the Uniform shop.  Look great while you represent the club in our new training jacket or baseball cap or cool your self down on a hot summer morning with our new NRCLAC cooling towel.
Visit the Uniform shop here.

REGISTRATION PATCHES
Do you need your registration patches sewn onto your little athletics uniform?  If so, you are in luck!

Miriam will be at our three registration pack pick up days to collect your uniform and patches.  She will then sew these on for you and have your uniform ready for collection on the following week.

$10 for all patches (Registration Number, Coles Patch, Age Patch)
$5 additional fee for removal of last year's patches
VENUE
Due to the delay in the completion of the new building at Kingsdene Oval, we will commence the 2022/2023 season at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See map here.

CALENDAR
For an overview of all dates for the upcoming season, view our calendar here.

Important Dates:
Zone Championships - 3rd/4th December 2022 (Barton Park)
Region Championships - 4th/5th February 2023 (SOPAC)
State Combined Events - 4th/5th March 2023 (Wagga Wagga)
State Championships - 18th/19th March 2023 (SOPAC) (TBC)
NB - These dates/locations may change should LANSW change their competition schedule

WE NEED YOU
We are looking for some new starters!!  

If you are interested in helping out the club on a Saturday morning, we have the job for you.  We will provide all training in the starting system.

If you can help, please email info@nrclac.org.au.
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
Please remember that Little Athletics is run by volunteers and we need your help every Saturday to make it work & deliver a quality program.

Please give your time generously to help with set up, pack up, timing and canteen shifts and helping out your age manage. Every little bit helps.

WHO DO YOU KNOW? SPONSOR NRCLAC THIS SEASON 
Each season North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics is generously supported by our long standing and newer sponsors - Thank you! 
If you know of any businesses that might like to support NRCLAC this season, please let us know or help us connect. Contributions from our sponsors help deliver a quality program of events and training for all athletes. 
Email: info@nrclac.org.au for more info.

STAY INFORMED
If this is your first season, everything you need to know is on our website, here.  Please also read these FAQs and Parent Information pages. Week to week, the website, and weekly Newsletters are our primary means of communicating important information to you. You can also find some info via Facebook and Instagram.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. At Saturday competition, your first point of contact is your Age Manager, or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help.

 
Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee
 

​WEEK 6, Saturday January 8th at 8:15am:

NB - This season we are running our Saturday morning competition at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta.  See here for details.

Due to the current condition of the track, competition for this Saturday 8th January has been cancelled!

ZONE PARENT DUTY SIGN UP
To run the Zone Championships the carnival needs 698 Parent Helpers. They are all parent volunteers like you.

A proportion of these jobs are allocated to our club and we must fill them. They are all simple jobs that don't require any event specific expertise. A description of the duties is HERE.

As such, it is compulsory for all parents to do a duty for each child competing at Zone, so add your name to the roster for a time that best suits your family commitments that weekend.  If you have not yet signed up and your child has nominated for Zone, please do so by 5:00pm Monday 10th January, or your child's Zone nomination will not be able to be finalised.

WE STILL HAVE 56 PARENT DUTIES THAT ARE YET TO BE FILLED!
If you have already signed up but are available for additional duties, please sign up for a further duty.  The carnival cannot run without your help.

For the Parent Sign Up Portal, click here.
For the Zone Program, click here.
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*NB: Parent helpers - You must wear closed shoes while on the oval ( NO bare feet / thongs / sandals). Remember to wear a hat and take a drink bottle with you on the oval. Start times are definite.
Please sign in with our Team Managers, 30minutes before your duty  Finish times are a bit of a guess and are based on finish times of your events.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - CHANGE OF DATE
As previously advised, due to changes in the Athletics Australia competition schedule, the scheduled date for the LANSW State Championships has been changed. 

The State Championships are now being held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2022 at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre (SOPAC). 

For more information, click here.

TRAINING
Club coaches offer non-compulsory training on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the cost of a gold coin per athlete per day.  NB Training is held at Kingsdene Oval, Felton Rd, Carlingford (see here).

Training will recommence this Wednesday 12th January.

Wednesday

• Running / Fitness / Core
• 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Thursday

• Event specific training, 
• 6.00pm - 7.00pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RECORDS
Due to the changed location of competition, we have decided to place a hold on all records for the 2021/2022 season.  This decision has been made in order to maintain fairness in the future years for all athletes as we return to Kingsdene Oval.
In place of records, we will instead award a “Season Best Performance” in each event across each age group to the athlete/s who achieves the best performance this season. This award will be presented as part of our end of year Presentation Day.
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STAY INFORMED
If this is your first season, everything you need to know is on our website, here.  Please also read these FAQs and Parent Information pages. Week to week, Facebook, Instagram, the website and weekly Newsletters are our primary means of communicating important information to you. 

WHO DO YOU KNOW?
Throughout this season North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics has again been generously supported by our long standing and newer sponsors - Thank you! If you know of any businesses that might like to support NRCLAC next season, please let us know or help us connect. Contributions from our sponsors help deliver a quality program of events and training for all athletes. 
Email: info@nrclac.org.au for more info.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. At Saturday competition, your first point of contact is your Age Manager, or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help.

Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee

Dear NRCLAC Members,
EXCITING NEWS - REVISED START DATE!

We have brought forward the start of competition by two weeks.

Week 1 of competition will be Saturday 20th November - commencing at 8:15am.

The revised calendar can be found here.
REGISTRATION PACK COLLECTION
Registration Packs can be collected on the following days:

• Saturday 13th November at Barton Park from 9:00-10:30am
• Wednesday 17th November at Kingsdene Oval from 5:30-6:30pm
• Saturday 20th November at Barton Park from 7:45-8:30am

SEWING SERVICE
Miriam will once again be available to sew your registration, age and Coles patch onto your uniform.  The cost is $10 per athlete for all patches.
You can arrange for this service directly with Miriam at Barton Park on the 13th and 20th November. Your finished uniform will be available for collection on the following Saturday.

UNIFORM
Do you need a new competition singlet or crop top?  Visit the Uniform shop and pre-order your uniform for pick up at Barton Park on Saturday morning.
We also have some fabulous new uniform items available in the Uniform shop.  Look great while you represent the club in our new training jacket or baseball cap or cool your self down on a hot summer morning with our new NRCLAC cooling towel.
Visit the Uniform shop here.

TRAINING
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRAINING – KINGSDENE OVAL
5:30-7:00pm
Come down and join two of our fantastic Under 17 athletes, Caitie and Nicko, for some fun and fitness. This training will be focused on general fitness with no event specific training.
Please sign up for Wednesday night training - 10th November HERE

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING – BARTON PARK
9:00-10:30am
We will be running one more Saturday morning training session this Saturday 13th November.  This will be smaller group training, and will allow athletes to hone their running, jumping and throwing skills before the start of the season.
Please sign up for Saturday training - 13th November HERE

​IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RECORDS
Due to the changed location of competition, we have decided to place a hold on all records for the 2021/2022 season.  This decision has been made in order to maintain fairness in the future years for all athletes as we return to Kingsdene Oval.
In place of records, we will instead award a “Season Best Performance” in each event across each age group to the athlete/s who achieves the best performance this season. This award will be presented as part of our end of year Presentation Day.
COVID REGULATIONS
In line with the Return to Community Sport guidelines, and our COVID Safe Plan, training and competition will currently only be available to athletes who are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is fully vaccinated.  You will be required to show proof of vaccination on arrival.  This restriction is currently in place until 15th December or NSW achieve a 95% vaccination rate.  Further details can be found here.

Accordingly, during this time we are requiring you to sign up for each training session, confirming that you are registered for the 2021/2022 season and confirming that the accompanying parent/guardian has been fully vaccinated.  You will also be required to scan the QR Code at each venue. 

WHO DO YOU KNOW?
Throughout this season North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics has again been generously supported by our long standing and newer sponsors - Thank you! If you know of any businesses that might like to support NRCLAC next season, please let us know or help us connect. Contributions from our sponsors help deliver a quality program of events and training for all athletes. 
Email: info@nrclac.org.au for more info.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. On a Saturday competition your first point of contact is your Age Manager or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help. 

Looking forward to a great season ahead! 

Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee

With the achievement of the 70% vaccination rate in NSW, we are moving closer to the return of community sport and the commencement of our 2021/2022 Little Athletics season.  

REGISTRATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 18
We are excited to announce that registrations for the 2021/2022 season will open on Monday 18th October.

Registrations are online via lansw.com.au.

ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS
Your $100 Active Kids Vouchers can be used during the registration process.

Apply for your Active Kids Voucher before you go online to register.  Applications can be made here

SEASON DETAILS
The commencement date and calendar for this season is still being finalised in line with the current health orders and will be communicated to you when it comes to light.  We thank you for your patience in this matter.

KINGSDENE OVAL UPDATE
As mentioned previously, Parramatta Council are building a new clubhouse at Kingsdene Oval (also known as Peggy Womersley Reserve).  Further details and plans of the project can be found HERE.

The clubhouse has now been emptied and the construction fences have been erected.  Demolition is due to commence in the coming days.

BARTON PARK COMPETITION
As a result of these construction works, it is unfeasible for us to use Kingsdene Oval for Saturday morning competition this coming season.  Following liaison with Parramatta Council and Parramatta Little Athletics Centre, we will be holding Saturday competition for the 2021/2022 athletics season at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta (see here for map).

Wednesday and Thursday night training sessions will remain at Kingsdene Oval.

WHO CAN HELP?
If you’ve ever got questions or concerns you can contact NRCLAC Committee by replying to this email. On a Saturday competition your first point of contact is your Age Manager or look for a Committee member wearing the club polo shirt. We are happy to help.

Looking forward to a great season ahead! 

Kind regards,

NRCLAC Committee

The current COVID-19 situation in Greater Sydney has provided many challenges for us as we look towards the 2021/2022 Little Athletics season.  

REGISTRATIONS POSTPONED
In light of the recent announcement of a further extension to the stay-at-home orders for Greater Sydney, LANSW have made the decision not to open registrations on the 30th August as previously advertised.

No new opening date has been set, with LANSW opting to hold off on announcing any new date until there is confidence in a start date for the 2021/2022 athletics season.

We will keep you up to date on any decisions as they are made.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
While we wait for registrations to open, we encourage you to register your interest in the upcoming season.  

You can do so by providing your details via the LANSW website HERE

Don't forget to list North Rocks Carlingford as your preferred centre.

KINGSDENE OVAL UPDATE
As mentioned previously, Parramatta Council are building a new clubhouse at Kingsdene Oval (also known as Peggy Womersley Reserve).  Further details and plans of the project can be found HERE.

Following a number of delays, this project is now going ahead, with a commencement date set for mid-September and continuing through to at least March 2022.

As a result of these construction works, it is unfeasible for us to use Kingsdene Oval for Saturday morning competition this coming season.  Following liaison with Parramatta Council and Parramatta Little Athletics Centre, we will be holding Saturday competition for the 2021/2022 athletics season at Barton Park, Gladstone St, North Parramatta (see here for map).

Wednesday and Thursday night training sessions will remain at Kingsdene Oval.

NORTH ROCKS CARLINGFORD LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

LOCATION: The Vikings Sports Club, 35 Quarry Rd, Dundas Valley NSW 2117
DATE: Sunday, 16th May 2021
TIME: 5:00pm

AGENDA
1. Meeting Opening and Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of Previous AGM (2020) (HERE)
4. Reports

• 4a) President’s Report
• 4b) Registrar’s Report
• 4c) Treasurer’s Report
• 4d) Secretary’s Report
• 4e) Grounds and Equipment Report
• 4f) Coaching and Education Report
• 4g) Team Manager’s Report
• 4h) Officer of Championships’ Report
• 4i) Records Report

5. Election of Committee for 2021/2022 Season

• Nomination Form HERE
• Role Descriptoin HERE

6. Honorary Auditor
7. Annual Statement to Department of Fair Trading
8. Appointment of Public Officer
9. Other Business

• 9a) Nomination for Life Membership: Carwyn Potbury
• 9b) Nomination for Life Membership: Shannon Kavanagh
• 9c) Nomination for Life Membership: Fergus Tilt

10. Meeting Close

NRCLAC Presentation Day was held on Sunday at Murray Farm PS.

I was honoured to welcome our distinguished guests:

• Councillor Andrew Jefferies, City of Parramatta Council
• North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics Centre Life Members: Tony Kish, Mary O’Byrne, Glenys Atkins, Peter Blackett, Martin Horwood, Jan Andrews, and Garry Dennis.
• Committee Members
• Athletes, families, and friends

North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics Centre’s Presentation Day is a time for celebrating the achievements of our club and our athletes, as well as publicly acknowledging the fantastic volunteers that make it all possible. 

This time last year, COVID was just kicking off, forcing the last-minute cancellation of State Championships and our Presentation Day. COVID rolled on, shortening this season by a couple of weeks, our membership numbers were limited, Zone and Regional Championships were cancelled, and we couldn’t do any of the more social activities at the oval. 

Considering these COVID restrictions, I think we still had a successful season. We had 387 athletes achieve 6,361 PBs, which is similar to 2019 season. Our athletes broke 56 records, which is itself a record, the most ever in a season. Despite our reduced numbers, our average attendance was actually higher than last season. We had 36 athletes represent the club at State Championships, which is a record, bringing home 11 medals, which is a great result.

A successful season doesn’t happen without a lot of work from a lot of good people. On behalf of the Committee, I’d like to thank our Age Managers, Coaches, Starters, Timekeepers, Qualified Officials, Canteen Managers, BBQ chef, Team Mangers, Photographer, and Data Manager.

In particular, I’d like to thank our Committee for all their work. Some notable achievements this season:

We’ve grown the Committee to 17 energetic members, and I’m confident they’re a vibrant group that will see the Club strengthen in seasons to come. 

• We’re in a strong financial position through new sponsorships and grant money.
• We have refreshed a lot of equipment this year, meaning our athletes have the best of everything.
• We qualified new Coaches through the Introduction to Coaching Course.
• We qualified all our Age Managers through Level 1 Officiating courses.
• We raised $400 in gold coin member donations for the Clontarf Foundation, an indigenous education charity.

I’d like to acknowledge the history of the club and express appreciation for the ongoing support and contributions of our Life Members. Thank you.

I’d like to thank our sponsors for their ongoing support:

• Carlingford Bowling Club
• Physio Fitness Castle Hill
• The Athlete’s Foot
• The Vikings Sports Club
• Johnston’s Transport
• Carlingford Gourmet Pizza
• Baker Crescent Meats
• And thank you to Coles Carlingford Court for supplying produce for the BBQ on the day

We value these relationships, thank them for their contribution, and are pleased to have them as members of our community.

As a club, we have been very fortunate to have dedicated people who’ve gone above and beyond as volunteers. On behalf of the Committee, and the Club, it was my honour to present the following people with Merit Awards for Outstanding Service to North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics Centre:

• Annika Tilt
• Carwyn Potbury
• Shannon Kavanagh 
• Adam Price 
• Joe Shahla
• Philipa Gately

Annika, Carwyn, Shannon, Adam, Joe, and Pip have been great friends of North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics Centre. Thank you. Carwyn, Shannon, (and myself) have also been nominated for Life Membership, to be voted on at our 2021 AGM.

Presentation Day is a celebration of results. However, it really doesn’t matter whether we win or lose. More importantly, what makes North Rocks Carlingford Little Athletics successful, is the time we get to spend together, the community we build, and the friendships we make on the way. Thank you for coming together as a community.

Fergus Tilt
​NRCLAC President