Frequently Asked Questions

There is generally one Hobart Districts LAC session a week, however sometimes we might have two meets a week due to scheduling of other events at the Domain or clashes with other Little Athletics Tasmania events - eg. Sunday twilight meet followed by a Saturday morning meet. This ensures our athletes wishing to participate in state events can still also participate in our centre meets.

All sessions are optional and attendance is not required every week.

The cost for the 2024/2025 season are as follows: Tiny Tot: $50 Under 6 - Under 15: $165 The funds paid cover the cost of site hire, insurance, maintenance of equipment, and affiliation costs.

Hobart Districts LAC is located at the Domain Athletics Centre. This is a huge plus for our athletes as they have access to an all-weather track, proper safety cages for discus, and are more comfortable with the ground when competing at state events.

As the name suggests Little Athletics is about track and field events. Events include: Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance, Race Walking, Relays, Shot Put, Discus, Vortex/Turbo Jav/Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. Please note - some events are only available to certain age groups - see our event program HERE.

Safety and fun are of the utmost importance at Little Athletics; hence equipment is modified to suit the age and developmental stage of the athletes. For example, it may be lighter (e.g. discus), made from modified materials (e.g. plastic turbo jav), or of a smaller height (e.g. hurdles), to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Little Athletes.

Other events are modified to ensure athletes can progress to the correct technique as they grow older (eg. sand take off mats progresses to a line for long jump).

All the LATas Recognised Track and Field Events and Specifications are outlined in the LATas Manual, available (once your child has been registered) from our Registrar, Mel Pritchard.

Our emphasis is on Family, Fun & Fitness. Children can join with any level of skill or fitness. Children are given plenty of encouragement to achieve personal bests (PBs). Little Athletics recognises that children vary widely in shape, size and athletic ability, and thus is one of few sports that successfully caters for all.

Registrations are completed via ResultsHQ. New families are required to create a family account prior to registering their athletes. If you are a returning family, you will need the email from the primary user to sign in and re-register for the coming season. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For the 2024/2025 season children will compete in the age group according to their age ON the 31st December 2024.

Tiny Tots	2021/2020
U6	2019
U7	2018
U8	2017
U9	2016
U10	2015
U11	2014
U12	2013
U13	2012
U14	2011
U15	2010

Yes. Little Athletics Tasmania will be hosting a Come and Try Event on Saturday, 21 September, 10am at the Domain Athletic Centre. This is open to new members only. As of the first HDLAC meet, all athletes must be registered in order to compete and receive their results. This is to also ensure we as a centre have covered insurance and liability.   Please note: Existing members must register before the start of the season. No results will be given to existing members who are not registered.

Tiny Tots is available to children aged 3-4 years old who are still that little bit too young for all the events of Little Athletics, but are very keen to be involved. A typical Tiny Tots meet is a shorter, more informal event, where the children play with safety discus’, mini turbo howlers, hoops, ropes, balls and more. These “toys” begin to form important skills and techniques in children that will assist them when they finally join the Under 6 age group. There is also a Tiny Tots race every meet, where the children get to race down the synthetic track, just like their older siblings do. At HDLAC, this event usually attracts a lot of attention from the older athletes and parents who love to cheer them on!

Tiny Tots is $50 per season.

Due to the Domain Athletic Centre being considered an all-weather track, it is highly unlikely meets will be cancelled unless there is consistent heavy rain or excessively strong winds (winds that could cause throwing implements to travel off course) at the Domain. In their best efforts, the Committee aims to make a judgement as early in the day as they can; however, sometimes this is not always possible. If a meet is cancelled, there will be an announcement on the Hobart Districts LAC Facebook page HERE.

Yes, children are unable to compete if they do not have a parent or guardian present. There are many ways to assist and children love showing you what they can do. As with all sports the chance of injury is always present and in the unfortunate chance it happens your presence will be required.

Because Little Athletics is a totally volunteer-run sport, Hobart Districts LAC cannot operate without the assistance of parents and other adult volunteers each week in fulfilling the many and varied duties required. Each age group for boys and girls will need an age group manager, an assistant age group manager and several site helpers at each field event. These jobs aren’t strenuous and can be as simple as recording each trial, retrieving a throwing implement or raking a sandpit. Please approach your child’s age group manager (wearing a hi-vis orange vest with your child’s age group on it) who will be more than happy to show you what you need to do. Without the required number of site helpers your child and the rest of their age group will be unable to compete. Volunteering ensures the safe and smooth running of events. NOTE: Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to assist with volunteering on sites. All people on site must be wearing closed shoes at all times.   **Setting up and packing up the equipment used for our meets and running the BBQ/canteen are important jobs. The committee will be on hand but we have a parent duty roster in order to share the load, and this year we are running the roster by age group.*** Additional assistance is always required on the Centre committee and all parents are encouraged to become involved.You may have skills that the centre doesn’t even know they need. So if you think you can help with something, let the committee know.

YES! We would love to help you with that! Little Athletics Tasmania will be offering coaching courses throughout the year, so keep an eye on their website and Facebook page. Our Education Officers, Louise Walker, Kylie Costa, and Michael Brideson, will also be available to answer any questions at each meet.

Yes! Our canteen will be available (card only sales - no cash). Water fountains are also available around the Domain. **Setting up and packing up the equipment used for our meets and running the BBQ/canteen are important jobs. The committee will be on hand but we have a parent duty roster in order to share the load, and this year we are running the roster by age group.***

Yes, once children are registered they need to compete in the Hobart Districts LAC uniform.

The uniform consists of our red and green HDLAC top and plain black above-the-knee shorts. Tops (cost TBC) will be available to purchase at the start of our season near the canteen and will also be available throughout the season simply by asking one of our committee members. There will also be additional optional items like hoodies, singlets, and hats for sale as well. Please note that sneakers/running shoes/trainers are COMPULSORY.

Name badges initially will be on paper this season, however more news regarding this will be released soon.

Achievement Awards are still under review by Little Athletics Tasmania. Centres will be informed when a final decision has been made.

Yes, however these meets are NOT run by Hobart Districts LAC but by the state body Little Athletics Tasmania. If you wish your child to participate you must register your child for these all-day meets, or sometimes two-day meets, and there may be a fee associated. These meets are inter-centre meets where Hobart Districts LAC competes with other LA centres. This is an opportunity to gather as a team and cheer each other on. Parents of registered children are expected to volunteer on the day and duties will be allocated and posted on Facebook a few days prior to the state meet. This is an important part of participation as we are a totally voluntary sport and could not do so without your help. Please note that if you are on a field site closed-toe shoes are COMPULSORY - this is for your safety.

Definitely. Additional assistance is always required on the Centre committee and all parents are encouraged to become involved. You may have skills that the centre doesn’t even know they need. So if you think you can help with something, let the committee know. The committee generally meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Black Buffalo, Federal Street, North Hobart at 6:30pm. Come and share a meal with us.

The LATas Manual has a lot of information for you to read - please do so - especially concerning state run events by LATas. If you have any questions you cannot find in the manual please feel free to ask one of our committee members.