During the Little Athletics season, training takes place at Lionel Watts Oval, Blackbutts Rd, Frenchs Forest on Wednesday evenings.

We now have two sessions : 

U7 & U8s from 4:50pm ( warm-up ) with Event sessions starting at 5:00pm and finishing at 6:00pm

U 9 & older from 5:45pm ( warm-up ) with Event sessions starting at 6:00pm and finishin at 7:30pm.

Training for the 2012 - 2013 Season will commence on Wednesday 12th September 2012.

Please ensure that you arrive on time so that all athletes can get the most value out of each session, and the coach doesn't have to repeat instructions each time another athlete arrives late.

To assist the children in reaching their full potential, this year Wakehurst Little Athletics will expand on last years initiative of providing professional coaches to teach the children in the U/9 and above age groups proper technique in a variety of disciplines.

Children in the U/7 and U/8 age groups will be taught the basic techniques of the different events that they will compete in on Saturdays.

Due to the large number of children that typically attend training sessions, parent assistance is always required.  It would be greatly appreciated if at least two parent helpers accompanied each group. They can assist the coach with most activities including much needed "Crowd Control". 

Parents do not need to have any special training to assist the coaches however if they do wish to gain the skills to be able to more actively participate at training then Wakehurst Little Athletics will pay for their enrollment in the “Introduction to Training Course” conducted regularly by the Little Athletics Association.

At our training sessions we aim to provide the following :

U7 & U8 :

2 to 3 Coaches teaching the basic Techniques required for Discus, Shot Put, Long Jump, and Track Events.

Fun Games to develop Strength, Stamina, Agility, and Speed.

U9 and Above :

5 - 7  Coaches to develop athlete's technique in each event with drills and exercises specific to each event.

Each Training session will be divided into 3 x 30 minute sessions so that the athlete can train for 3 events each week.

Events Covered are :

Discus, Shot Put, Javelin, 

Long Jump, Tripple Jump, High Jump,

Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance

Centre Training :

In addition to the training that Wakehurst provides, the Manly Warringah Little Athletics Centre runs training for U/9 and above age groups on a Monday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm during the season. This training is aimed at athletes who want to specialise in certain disciplines rather than receive general training.

In January and February this session is ONLY available to those athletes that have been selected to represent Manly Centre at the Zone & Region Championships. ( All Age Groups )