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Jimboomba Little Athletics

Locality: Jimboomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 480 108 563

Address: Henderson Road 4280 Jimboomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.jac.asn.au

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25.01.2022 Program for this Friday, again pre-season learning and practice. 5.45pm start If you are signing on this week, please ensure you have registered online and come a little early (5.15pm) to finalise payment and pick up gear. Triallists, also come early to complete paperwork. There are some carnivals coming up which you can enter via Results HQ

25.01.2022 A reminder that this Fridays club night is for U6-U9 age groups only and is a 4-event program. Warm up will be at 5.45pm and held AT FIRST EVENT (Activity 1). So U6 and U7 will meet near the 60m start on front straight, U8s will go to the shot put circles near the Tiny Tot area and U9s will meet near the high jump pits. It is not too late to join us for the season. Please register online and come down a little earlier (from 5.00) to complete paperwork and collect numbers etc. Any qs message below. We are operating under a Covid Safe Plan. All non-athletes coming to the ground must sign in using the Covid app or register. Do not attend if you feel unwell. Helpers will be needed for all groups. If you do not sign in as a helper you must stay in your vehicle.

24.01.2022 For Tiny Tot parents - this is the Info sheet I forgot to bring to sign on last Saturday regarding what to expect on first night. Any qs please message below :)

24.01.2022 All registered members should now be able to enter the LAQ Spring carnival being held in Bundaberg in the holidays. A great opportunity to travel a few hours north for a quick break. Events for all ages (even U20 and open QA registered athletes and multiclass). The link provides all info, dates, program, costs etc. We usually have a few athletes from our club attending this meet. Are you going? If you have any questions, please message below. https://laq.org.au/coles-spring-carnival/

24.01.2022 Unfortunately there was a hiccup with the results of the 70m races on Friday. The placings are correct and will receive place points but the times were incorrect. Sorry for any inconvenience.

23.01.2022 QA meet Saturday 12th September for athletes turning 12 this season and older, for those interested ...

22.01.2022 Who can wear shoes with spikes at Little Athletics? Athletes in the 11 and older age groups in all laned track events, jumps and javelin (not 800m and 1500m). 13 and older can wear spikes in all track events, jumps and javelin.

21.01.2022 Australian 1500m record to Jessica Hull. Only a smidge over 4m for the 1500m - wow!!!

21.01.2022 We are running Program 1 tonight see you all at 5:45 start. Please remember to social distance 1.5mtr and wear a mask off field, canteen/office area, equipment shed and toilets. Athletes over the age of 12 must wear a mask in these areas too. Only those on field of play don't need at mask. Remember also to please check in on our QR code located canteen area and in each age group folder. If your a volunteer at a age group please don't forget to fill out the volunteer list located in each age group folder. See you all tonight at 5:45.

20.01.2022 For competition night this Friday, everyone entering the ground must carry a Covid safe mask with them at all times (as per the directive for everyone to carry a mask when they leave home until 1am Friday 22nd January). Masks must be worn in all enclosed spaces - for example, toilets, canteen, club house and equipment shed. Only children under 12 years and people affected by a medical condition or disability are exempt from this. There is no requirement for athletes or offic...ials to wear a mask in the competition area. Apart from this requirement, we have the go ahead to hold competition under our existing Covid-safe plan (check in, sanitising, social distancing etc). Please note that LAQ has confirmed that athletes in the U13 and older age groups are expected to wear a mask when entering an enclosed space. Any questions, please message below :) See more

20.01.2022 This new foundation course from the ATFCA (Australian Track and Field Coaches) looks great !

19.01.2022 All systems are go for our second sign on this Friday from 5.30-7.00pm. Remember to sign up online prior to coming down to pick up your registration number, age patch and other gear, any uniform items you need and make payment (If not paid online). See you there!

19.01.2022 Two centre best performances were achieved at club on Friday. Congratulations to: Oliver Lowe U9 boys long jump with a leap of 3.77m Grace Esdale U17 girls triple jump with a hop, step and jump of 9.69m. Well done!

18.01.2022 Last season throwback! Smiles all round for these boys! As we enter our new season with some challenges and changes due to covid we hope to still encourage our athletes to have fun! #jimboomba #jimboombaathletics #littleathletics

18.01.2022 Thank you to the staff of the Logan Country Commmunty Bank Branch of Bendigo Branch for their help at our sign ons and the use of the community POS. First comp night is next Friday 4th Sept for U6-U9 age groups and Friday 11th September for U10-U20 groups. 5.45pm start. If you havent signed on yet, please come a little earlier to complete paperwork.

17.01.2022 Do you want to be an age marshal this season? If so, can you please send a message to the club advising which age group, whether boys or girls, and if you have previously been a helper or age marshal.

15.01.2022 PROOF OF AGE - all members new to the centre need to provide proof of age for us to sight. If you did not provide this during sign on, would you mind bringing it along to club this Friday please?

15.01.2022 Jaxon is excited to have signed on for a new season of Little Athletics at Jimboomba !

15.01.2022 Wow! Look at the new equipment we have received courtesy of the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund!

13.01.2022 Liking these Little Athletics short adventures ... who else has ever had to do a fast run home after a mishap?

12.01.2022 Our officiating fundamentals session WILL be going ahead this Sunday at 2pm. Great for new parents or as a refresher for "old-hand" helpers and age marshals. We will go through the basic rules of each event, safety aspects, how to measure, how to record etc. Only a 60 minute time commitment ...

12.01.2022 If your children would like a bit of extra athletics coaching, don't forget that LAQ is running holiday clinics next Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-midday at QSAC. All info including how to register is on the link below. Lots of fun!!! On Tuesday 19th, U9-U10s rotate through long jump, discus and middle distance while U11-U17 can choose two of: high jump, javelin or sprints On Thursday 21st U9-U10 rotate through high jump, shot and sprints while U11-U17 can choose two of: triple jump, hurdles, discus Really is a good way to learn new skills and brush up technique. Our mid distance coach Caitlin and former member/coach Lindsay often take sessions. https://laq.org.au/athletes/coaching-camp-and-clinics/

12.01.2022 Last chance to register online at the early bird price of $160 for the first child. After midnight the cost rises to $185 ...

11.01.2022 Some shots from club on Friday - U10-U20 groups. If anyone has others, feel free to share

11.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone please don't forget to bring some cash for our raffle $2 a ticket. We shall be calling out the winners after our Tiny Tots race at lunch break. We have many wonderful prizes to raffle off from many wonderful local businesses that are supporting us. Woolworths, Big W Springfield, Dan Murphys Jimboomba, Ollie's Fruit Shop North MacLean... Chempro Jimboomba Greenbank Pizzeria, Stihl Jimboomba, Bunnings Browns Plains, Star Yamaha Jimboomba Office works Browns Plains, Bargain Mania Greenbank Publane Tavern Guardian Pharmacy Greenbank Yummy Yummy Jimboomba To name a few a big thank you to all that have kindly donated towards our fund raising. See more

10.01.2022 U11s learning triple jump basics "Same, other together", "Hop, step jump"

10.01.2022 If you a re not a sewer ...

10.01.2022 Good morning to everyone how exciting only 3 more sleeps to our Jimboomba Annual Carnival on Sunday. We have Beautiful Crazy coffee van there serving us Coffee, Iced Coffee and Fruit Smoothies. Dippin Dots are having their yummy ice-cream there too. Don't forgot our Canteen Will be open too starting the morning of with breakfast BBQ burgers, full Canteen including sandwiches, chicken burgers, Toasties, jelly cups, soft drinks, chocolates and yummy Slushies.

09.01.2022 Due to Covid19, Athletics Australia has cancelled the national cross country championships this year. After holding the state cross country championships last week, Queensland Athletics subsequently listed its honorary state team of which our distance coach, Caitlin McQuilkin Bell was selected as a member in the open age group. Congratulations Caitlin! Caitlin offers distance training at Jimboomba during the week. If you are interested in coaching for 800m, 1500m, cross country etc, please feel free to leave a message for Caitlin below.

09.01.2022 For those members who remember Sam, she is still going so well!

09.01.2022 Just a confirmation of where to place athlete registration number and patches. Reg number - front chest area Age patch - left arm sleeve (sewn 3 sides, left open on top to leave a pocket.) Coles patch - chest right side. Please share

08.01.2022 Today we had Saint Philomena School carnival held on the grounds! A great day had by all, students were polite and well mannered and we would like to thank all volunteers who made today possible!! #jimboomba #littleathletics #thankyoi #schoolcarnival

07.01.2022 Only one more day until our second sign on - tomorrow (Friday) at 5.30! Please REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE you come (you dont need to pay online). Following our Covid Safe plan, one adult only per child please, and you will need to sign in using the EVA app or paper register. See you there!

05.01.2022 If you leave your shirt for patches to be sewn on, it will be back the following week. Please collect from the canteen :)

05.01.2022 A reminder that Tiny Tots is on this afternoon. All adults must carry a face mask. If parents/guardians attending with Tiny Tots are within 1.5m of each other, a face mask must be worn.

05.01.2022 UPDATED program for Friday. Only changes are a shortened distance race for U8s and different field events for U15s ...

05.01.2022 Yay! First club night tonight! A reminder that tonights program is for U6-U9 athletes only and the focus is on learning and practicing. We will be using the timing gates but no times or field event results will be recorded on the results hq system and will not go towards age championships. Club championships start in October. All families need to register their attendance (in case Covid contact tracing is required) either by scanning the Eva app QR code (easiest) or signing ...the register near the club house. No whole centre warm ups this year - children will meet age marshals at their first event at 5.45pm (as per previous post) and warm up there. Groups need to stay apart with no intermingling. Helpers will be needed with each group and must register separately as helpers. If not actually doing a job, spectators must remain outside the track in vehicles. Please do not enter the ground if unwell. Please also remember: - No alcohol is to be brought onto the ground - No smoking within sight of children (designated smoking area is behind the toilet blocks) No animals with the exception of assistance dogs See more

03.01.2022 Here is the 4-event program for club this Friday. A reminder it is for U10 and up groups only. A lot of learning, refreshing and practice as we are still in pre-season. If you have not yet registered online, please do so in the next couple of days and come early on Friday to collect your numbers etc. If you want to trial, cost is $20 for 2 weeks, again please come early to fill out paperwork :)

02.01.2022 Keep this date free for our own annual club carnival. A GREAT DAY!

02.01.2022 If you have a child or children who are trialling tonight to see if they like it, please come a little earlier to fill out paperwork. It costs $20 for a two week trial. Cost comes off the cost of registration when you sign up.

02.01.2022 Heard about some great results from Daniel and Ollie at their school sports recently. PBs and records! Who else has recorded PBs at their events?

01.01.2022 A reminder, U10 and older age groups only tonight (program is a couple of posts below) If you have registered online and need to finalise payment and pick up numbers etc, please come early (around 5.15pm). Also, if you coming to trial tonight, please arrive early to complete paperwork. Please do not attend club if you feel unwell and remember that all non-participants need to register attendance using the EVA app or manual register. Warm up 5.45pm See you there!

01.01.2022 For anyone who was wondering, sign on is still on!