Tea Tree Gully Newsletter Bulkana Oval www.ttgathletics.com.au

24 DECEMBER 2015

IMPORTANT DATES

WELCOME BACK! Sunday January 10th 2016

Home meet #11

Bulkanan Oval

9am

Hello everyone,

On behalf of the Tea Tree Gully Little Athletics Committee I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Thank you to all those families who joined us on our Friday Christmas meet a few weeks ago. It was a fun night and a great way to end the first half of a successful season. The second half of the season will kick off with the State Multi Event Championships, for our Under 9- Under 17 athletes. For those athletes not doing Multis, ( and for those that are) TTGLAC will be hosting Golden Grove LAC on the Friday night before hand, 15th January 2016. Lets hope for some great weather again and look forward to seeing lots of Gully kids out! The end of January brings us to the Northern Region Open Day, hosted by US, which is a great chance for TTGLAC to show case our fabulous club and facilities. We will be needing all sorts of help and coordination on this day so please stay tuned for rosters etc!Relay teams will be selected early in the New Year and trainings will commence as part of general training and some coaches will want/need specific group trainings so please make your self available for these as your coach requests. We have a great track record with relays and I’d really love for this to continue this year.Well,… all this and thats just till the end of January!!!! Please try and keep up with me via emails and the website and Sunday announcements to be informed about all these events. Now with all that said, its time to relax and enjoy some time with my own family and I hope you all do the same with yours. Stay safe, relax, and I’ll see you on the track next year.

Merry Christmas

Jane Sternagel TTGLAC President

Friday 15th January 2016

Twilight visit from

Golden Grove LAC

Bulkana Oval

6:30pm

Sausage Sizzle!

State Multi Event Championships

Sat 16th and Sun 17th January 2016

SA Athletics Stadium

9am

Northern Region Open Day

Sunday 31st January 2016

TTGLAC Bulkanan Oval

9:00am

P A G E 2

What is Little

Athletics all about?

“Family Fun and Fitness

in a supportive and

friendly atmosphere”

REGISTRATIONS REGISTER ONLINE NOW !!

All Athletics Registrations are via the IMG Registration system and are now open. Follow the re-registration guide provided on our website to navigate your way through SALAA’s website to register your child/(ren) for the new season. Head to http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Registration.html then click on the Re-registration Instructions PDF document. Make sure you use the “login” option with the username and password previously issued, and it must be with the primary member. All details are on the instruction guide.

TRAINING G E N E R A L T R A I N I N G The general training session is held at Bulkana Oval. It occurs during the Track & Field season every Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm. General Training commences 15th October. S P E C I A L I S T T R A I N I N G Special training sessions will be held throughout the season. Numbers are limited to ensure the necessary level of individual attention. Participation is by arrangement with the specified coach(es) and is at the sole discretion of the coach(es). It is important that the objectives of the athlete, parents and coaches are aligned. A high standard of athlete behaviour is ex-pected.

For all training enquiries, please contact John Bos on la.education@ttgathletics.com.au

QUERIES ? Email us: la@ttgathletics.com.au (general queries) la.registrar@ttgathletics.com.au (registration queries) treasurer@ttgathletics.com.au (finance/Sports Voucher queries)

Chat to us on Registration night, at training or at competition meets

Browse our website http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/LAIndex.html

We are always here to assist ☺

Association Sponsors

UNIFORMS For the 2015/2016 Season we're introducing a new on-line uniform ordering and payment system. We encourage you to use this option whenever possible. Visit our website here http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Uniform.html to place your uniform order. Payment is ac-cepted via your PayPal account or by Visa/Mastercard (no further credit card fees apply to either method). Your order will be packed and ready for collection from our Clubrooms. If you sizing isn’t correct, we will happily exchange unworn items. Our uniform co-ordinators (Claire and Kristie) can be contacted on la.uniforms@ttgathletics.com.au to assist with any uniform queries.

Tip #1: “Submit Application and Pay Online” Tip #2: “Submit Application Only” Credit card payment, no extra fees, quickest and easiest method! ** Cannot be used if claiming Sports Voucher(s)**

Use this method if claiming a sports voucher. You will be issued an in-voice to pay the reduced amount (via direct debit method).

P A G E 2

What is Little

Athletics all about?

“Family Fun and Fitness

in a supportive and

friendly atmosphere”

REGISTRATIONS REGISTER ONLINE NOW !!

All Athletics Registrations are via the IMG Registration system and are now open. Follow the re-registration guide provided on our website to navigate your way through SALAA’s website to register your child/(ren) for the new season. Head to http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Registration.html then click on the Re-registration Instructions PDF document. Make sure you use the “login” option with the username and password previously issued, and it must be with the primary member. All details are on the instruction guide.

TRAINING G E N E R A L T R A I N I N G The general training session is held at Bulkana Oval. It occurs during the Track & Field season every Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm. General Training commences 15th October. S P E C I A L I S T T R A I N I N G Special training sessions will be held throughout the season. Numbers are limited to ensure the necessary level of individual attention. Participation is by arrangement with the specified coach(es) and is at the sole discretion of the coach(es). It is important that the objectives of the athlete, parents and coaches are aligned. A high standard of athlete behaviour is ex-pected.

For all training enquiries, please contact John Bos on la.education@ttgathletics.com.au

QUERIES ? Email us: la@ttgathletics.com.au (general queries) la.registrar@ttgathletics.com.au (registration queries) treasurer@ttgathletics.com.au (finance/Sports Voucher queries)

Chat to us on Registration night, at training or at competition meets

Browse our website http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/LAIndex.html

We are always here to assist ☺

Association Sponsors

UNIFORMS For the 2015/2016 Season we're introducing a new on-line uniform ordering and payment system. We encourage you to use this option whenever possible. Visit our website here http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Uniform.html to place your uniform order. Payment is ac-cepted via your PayPal account or by Visa/Mastercard (no further credit card fees apply to either method). Your order will be packed and ready for collection from our Clubrooms. If you sizing isn’t correct, we will happily exchange unworn items. Our uniform co-ordinators (Claire and Kristie) can be contacted on la.uniforms@ttgathletics.com.au to assist with any uniform queries.

Tip #1: “Submit Application and Pay Online” Tip #2: “Submit Application Only” Credit card payment, no extra fees, quickest and easiest method! ** Cannot be used if claiming Sports Voucher(s)**

Use this method if claiming a sports voucher. You will be issued an in-voice to pay the reduced amount (via direct debit method).

P A G E 2

What is Little

Athletics all about?

“Family Fun and Fitness

in a supportive and

friendly atmosphere”

REGISTRATIONS REGISTER ONLINE NOW !!

All Athletics Registrations are via the IMG Registration system and are now open. Follow the re-registration guide provided on our website to navigate your way through SALAA’s website to register your child/(ren) for the new season. Head to http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Registration.html then click on the Re-registration Instructions PDF document. Make sure you use the “login” option with the username and password previously issued, and it must be with the primary member. All details are on the instruction guide.

TRAINING G E N E R A L T R A I N I N G The general training session is held at Bulkana Oval. It occurs during the Track & Field season every Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm. General Training commences 15th October. S P E C I A L I S T T R A I N I N G Special training sessions will be held throughout the season. Numbers are limited to ensure the necessary level of individual attention. Participation is by arrangement with the specified coach(es) and is at the sole discretion of the coach(es). It is important that the objectives of the athlete, parents and coaches are aligned. A high standard of athlete behaviour is ex-pected.

For all training enquiries, please contact John Bos on la.education@ttgathletics.com.au

QUERIES ? Email us: la@ttgathletics.com.au (general queries) la.registrar@ttgathletics.com.au (registration queries) treasurer@ttgathletics.com.au (finance/Sports Voucher queries)

Chat to us on Registration night, at training or at competition meets

Browse our website http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/LAIndex.html

We are always here to assist ☺

Association Sponsors

UNIFORMS For the 2015/2016 Season we're introducing a new on-line uniform ordering and payment system. We encourage you to use this option whenever possible. Visit our website here http://www.ttgathletics.com.au/la/Uniform.html to place your uniform order. Payment is ac-cepted via your PayPal account or by Visa/Mastercard (no further credit card fees apply to either method). Your order will be packed and ready for collection from our Clubrooms. If you sizing isn’t correct, we will happily exchange unworn items. Our uniform co-ordinators (Claire and Kristie) can be contacted on la.uniforms@ttgathletics.com.au to assist with any uniform queries.

Tip #1: “Submit Application and Pay Online” Tip #2: “Submit Application Only” Credit card payment, no extra fees, quickest and easiest method! ** Cannot be used if claiming Sports Voucher(s)**

Use this method if claiming a sports voucher. You will be issued an in-voice to pay the reduced amount (via direct debit method).

Please note that due to the extreme heat last weekend the

ASA State Relay Championships

were cancelled and will now be held on Saturday February 27th 2016.

Please contact Shane Grimwade or

Petra Wiesner for more information.

TTGAC Senior Membership TTGAC is the only Little Athletics club affiliated with both SA Little Athletics Association and Athletics South Australia.

What does this mean? This means that if a TTGAC Little Athlete would like to compete at Athletics SA competitions they can do so without joining a different club. There is no additional club fee component, however the athlete must register with Athletics SA via their website www.athleticssa.com.au and nominate TTGAC as their club. We sincerely hope that all TTGAC Little Athletes compete for TTGAC at the senior level when they are old enough.

Who can compete at Senior Competition? Athletes may register for Senior Athletics if they are 12 or older on 31st of December 2015. Athletes who don't turn 12 until 2016 will need to wait until the 1st of January to register.

Membership categories: Registering is completed online via the ASA website. Information about the options are available at http://www.athleticssa.com.au/MembershipHub The main membership categories are:

✴ First Year Membership: Available to athletes who have not registered with ASA in the last 5 years or who are 12 or 13 years of age. [Cost $50] Best value for money if wishing to compete at Interclub meets.

✴ Bronze Membership: [Cost $70]

✴ Silver Membership: [Cost $175]

✴ Basic Membership: [Cost $10] Best option for those who would only like to compete in the Senior State Relay Championships.

TTGAC Senior Competition Where are competitions held? SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End

When are competitions held? Interclub competitions are held on Saturday afternoons/evenings with alternating programs A, B & C. Calendar of events and programs are available on the ASA website. The State Relay champs are scheduled for the 18th December (Field) and 19th December (Track). The Multi-Event competition will be held in mid-January and the State Champs are scheduled for mid-February.

What age categories are there? During interclub meets, athletes are graded based on their times and will be placed in heats with those of a similar standard regardless of age, but age categories for point awards etc are U14, U16, U18, U20, Open, Over 35 and Over 50. Note that State Champs have individual age groups for U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, and U20. These age groups are required for State and National team selection.

How do I register to compete in an event? Online event registration via the ASA website.

What are the qualification standards? None. The athlete must be registered with ASA.

Uniform? The seniors must wear a TTGAC singlet or crop top and either maroon, black or TTGAC logo bike pants/ shorts. We will provide, free of charge, a top to any Little Athlete who registers with ASA as a TTGAC member for the first time.

Training? There are a number of training opportunities at the senior level both local and at SA Athletics Stadium. We are also hoping to work more closely with other seniors clubs in the Northern region to grow the sport and share coaching resources. Sprints training is available on Mon, Tues and Thu 4:30 – 6:00pm with Shane Grimwade. Jumps training is available 5pm on Monday nights with Pat Todd. Hurdles training is available on request with Jeff Page. Steve Butler (Level 4 Sprints/Relay coach and ASA Coach of the Year 2013 & 2014) is also available to the older athletes.

Additional Coaching: You can locate coaches for specific events via the ASA website iCoach link. Please note that some coaches may request athletes to swap clubs, however this is not necessary and such behaviour is not approved by ASA.

If you have any queries please contact Petra Wiesner on 0408 899 429 or chat to me during a Sunday LA Meet.