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24.01.2022 Little Athletics NSW Pioneer Centres Published 25 Jan 2021 In October 1968, the first shoots of Little Athletics in NSW appeared when competition at the first Centre, Randwick Botany, commenced. Two years later, during the summer of 1970/71, the interest was growing with another seven Centres opened their doors, Blacktown, Sutherland, Eastern Suburbs, Deniliquin, Murrumbidgee (Narrandera/Leeton), Manly Warringah and Hornsby. On December 8, 1970, NSW Little Athletics was for...med. Along with Randwick Botany, the eight pioneer Centres have gone on to be some of the most prominent Centres in the 50-year history of the sport in NSW. Randwick-Botany On 26 October 1968, the first little athletics competition in NSW was held at Hensley Athletics Field. It was a chaotic start with over 600 children and 80 parents turning up, but the interest was evident. In March 1970 a team of Randwick Botany athletes travelled to Melbourne to compete in a triangular interstate match against Victoria and WA Little Athletics State teams. The first Randwick Botany President was Jack Freeman and Secretary George Soper. When Little Athletics NSW was formed in December 1970, two Randwick Botany committee members held key roles in the newly formed Association, with George Soper the Secretary and Jack Freeman the Treasurer. In addition, Chic Hensley, a legend of the Randwick Botany Athletics Club was named the inaugural Chairman of LANSW. Hensley, a distance runner in the ‘40s was a leading coach and administrator and served as Mayor of Botany. The Hensley Athletics Field was named in his honour. The Centre had the original number one on their competition bib, in honour of their status as the first Centre in NSW. The Centre has been served by two outstanding administrators Tony and Judy Vecellio. Tony was around the Centre at the start when his son was an athlete. They eventually joined the committee and have been involved for 45 years, Tony for nearly 40 years as president. Other prominent administrators have included Dick Corish and Ray Singleton. Randwick Botany continues to be a strong club, with an average of 500 children signing up each season. Some notable names that have raced around the local track in the blue and yellow include Mike Whitney, the Australian cricketer; former Australian netball captain Sue Kenny; Olympians Jane and Natalie Saville, Selma Kajan and Jess Thornton; as well as Rabbitohs Craig Wing, Beau Champion and John Sutton. Others have been David Mission Paul Singleton, Pat Kaine, Glen Rosen and Rob Hannah. See more

23.01.2022 Decision will be made at 8:30 for today's centre championshipsDecision will be made at 8:30 for today's centre championships

23.01.2022 Good morning Little A,s , unfortunately today's Centre Championships HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, sorry for any inconveniences. Next Saturday will be week 1 of centre championshipsGood morning Little A,s , unfortunately today's Centre Championships HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, sorry for any inconveniences. Next Saturday will be week 1 of centre championships

22.01.2022 Hopefully see you down the track tomorrow morning for a free WEISS ice cream too at 10am! This summer, Nova’s Weis Ice Cream Truck has returned to the streets and will be dropping off free Weis ice creams for little athletes and their supportive families. They have heaps of ice cream to give away for free, and they will be coming along tomorrow to bring those feel good summer vibes! Of course, their Ice Cream Truck and staff are taking COVID precautions very seriously with all staff wearing a mask when interacting with public, hand sanitiser available, and social distancing measures such as signage and crowd management put in place to ensure that everyone involved stays safe.

17.01.2022 Hi Athletes and Parents, just a friendly reminder we are back on tomorrow morning at 8.30. See you there

16.01.2022 If you were due to attend our Major Presentation last Saturday 21st - it was cancelled and due to the rain and postponed until next Sunday 28th Please bring your own chair Same time - same place... Cant come Sunday please give us a ring 93494862 or 0403103114 So we can retain your trophy for another time. Judy

15.01.2022 Little A,s is on this morning first day back.

13.01.2022 Brilliant post by Little Athletics NSW Judy Vecellio

12.01.2022 Day 2 State titles . -Josh U12B Boys Shot putt 9.80m 12 th overall -Joseph U10 Boys Shot Putt 8.12 m ... 9 th Overall -Sophie U11 Girls 200 m 29.33sec 14 th Overall See more

11.01.2022 Athletics has not been cancelled yet . Storm looks as though it will pass .Athletics has not been cancelled yet . Storm looks as though it will pass .

11.01.2022 Registrations are FINALLY opened for the coming 2020-2021 season. Our first competition day is Saturday 4th October - yes we are starting a little later than usual but have to wait for all the winter sports to be over to get on the track. All necessary COVID protocols will be followed for the new season... Please follow the link to register online https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm

10.01.2022 Winner of the RBLAC Lady's sprint

09.01.2022 Registrations are OPEN open for the coming 2020-2021 season. We cant wait to see our previous little athletes and all our new competitors for the new season. Our first competition day is Saturday 3rd October - yes we are starting a little later than usual but have to wait for all the winter sports to be over to get on the track. ... All necessary COVID protocols will be followed for the new season. Any enquiries please message on here. Please follow the link to register online. Dont forget to use your ACTIVE Kids voucher as well. https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm

07.01.2022 Randwick Botany competition has been cancelled today due to conditions and safety consideration . Our apologiesRandwick Botany competition has been cancelled today due to conditions and safety consideration . Our apologies

07.01.2022 Committee decision will be made dependant on children's safety looking at the weather potentially passing in the next 15 minutesCommittee decision will be made dependant on children's safety looking at the weather potentially passing in the next 15 minutes

06.01.2022 Centre champs walk winners , Congratulations to all whom competed.

02.01.2022 Happy Father's day Mr. V Have a great day