Summer track and field runs on Saturday mornings from October to March at John Landy Field, 230 Swanston Street, South Geelong, with a break over Christmas. In winter, cross country runs from April to August at venues around Geelong.

Landy Field in undergoing construction - see maps for access and the location of Grovedale’s sign in desk.

Kids in Under 8s and up try five different events each week, a mix of running, jumping and throwing (Under 8s do four). Under 6s and 7s start with On Track, a 1½-hour program of games that teaches the basics in a fun, no-pressure way.

Absolutely. New athletes get up to two free weeks of summer competition. Register for a trial online, then come and say hi at the Grovedale desk before 8:15am. https://events.mygameday.app/event/2627geelongtrialathleteoffer

• Register online with Little Athletics Victoria, then choose Geelong as your centre and Grovedale as your club. https://lavic.com.au/centres/geelong/geelong-lac-club-selection/

• New members also need to email their child’s proof of age to geelongregistrar@lavic.com.au.

• Returning members will get renewal details by email.

• Not sure of your child's age group? Check the LAVic age calculator.

Registration for the 2026/27 season is $209 per athlete, plus a small processing fee.

• Little Athletics Victoria registration and insurance: $89 (excludes winter cross country)

• Geelong Little Athletics Centre registration: $80

• Grovedale club registration: $40

Region and State events have small extra entry fees.

We want every child to be able to take part. If fees or uniform costs are tricky, please get in touch. We're happy to have a confidential chat about options.

Our yellow, black and white Grovedale top with plain black shorts or briefs (no coloured or logos). You can grab new or second-hand gear at the Grovedale desk on competition days.

Little Athletics isn't a drop-off sport, so a parent or carer needs to stay for the morning. The upside is you get a front-row seat!

Yes, and it's easier than you think. The club runs entirely on volunteers, so every family does at least three duties a season. Each event has an experienced chief who'll show you the ropes.

Yes! Optional club training helps athletes build skills and confidence. Training is Monday 5-6pm at Deakin Athletics Track

• Club uniform with coles patch and competition bib

• Hat and sunscreen (slip, slop, slap!)

• A named water bottle (there are also drinking taps at the field)

• Snacks for a long morning

• Chair or blanket to sit on

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news, results and shout-outs. Once you join, you'll also get our weekly email newsletter and an invite to our members-only Facebook group, where we share duty rosters and competition-day reminders.

We follow Little Athletics Victoria's policies on child safety, disability, cultural diversity and inclusion. You can read them on the LAVic website. Committee member Anthony Kilsby is our Child Safety officer if you have any questions.

The fun doesn't have to stop! Grovedale has partnered with Deakin Athletics to create a clear pathway into senior athletics. Athletes can register with Athletics Victoria from Under 12, so they can start competing at senior level while still enjoying Little Aths.

Our juniors also get a taste of senior athletics early. Deakin's senior athletes help out at our Monday night training, sharing their experience and mentoring the next generation of Tigers.

Got questions about making the move? Grovedale's club president, Christian Romanelli, is also President of Deakin Athletics. He's happy to chat with any family about the transition. Contact him through grovedalelittleaths@outlook.com.

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