High Wycombe Little Athletics Club
Little Athletics and athletics classes · Forrestfield and High Wycombe
About this provider
The club follows the Little Athletics model of track and field, with events such as sprints, hurdles, relays, shot put, discus, javelin and jumps, adapted to each child's age and ability. 1 Equipment is modified for young athletes, for example lighter discus, foam javelins, an elastic high jump bar and lower hurdles. 5 The club formed in 1970 and is run by volunteers, and it asks parents to help at training and to take roster duties on competition days. 9 Children train at High Wycombe Primary School and compete at Belmont Athletics Centre, where athletes are expected to compete in at least half of the competition dates. 14
At a glance
| Ages | 5–16 years 26 |
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| Class times | Monday 5–6pm 28 29 Thursday 5–6.30pm 30 31 |
| Opening hours (Google) | Monday 5–6pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday closed; Thursday 5–6.30pm 19 |
| Cost | $272.04 per year 32 |
| Address | Primary School, 60 Newburn Rd, High Wycombe WA 6057 18 |
| Trial | yes, cost not stated 33 |
Little Athletics 26 27
| Ages | 5–16 years 26 | ||||
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| Cost | $272.04 per year 32 | ||||
| Trial | yes, cost not stated 33 |
Venues and opening hours
High Wycombe Little Athletics Club
Primary School, 60 Newburn Rd, High Wycombe WA 6057 18
| Monday | 5–6pm |
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| Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday | closed |
| Thursday | 5–6.30pm |
Forrestfield and High Wycombe
Where the facts come from
- hwlac.com.au/about · published by the place
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As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field).
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There is a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking and events
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are modified to suit the age, developmental stage and ability of the children.
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Some of the events include Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance, Race Walking, Relays, Shot Put, Discus,
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hence equipment is modified to suit the age and developmental stage of the athletes.
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For example, it may be lighter (e.g. discus), made from modified materials (e.g.
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foam javelins, or elastic high jump bar), or of a smaller height (e.g.
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hurdles), to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Little Athletes.
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The High Wycombe Little Athletics Club was formed in 1970 and the athletes are referred
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This club is run by volunteers and as we are a family club, we ask
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all Parents to have an active role in all training sessions and to help out
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where you can. On competition days you will be required to fulfil a certain number
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of roster positions (on avg once every 2-3 weeks) over the course of the season
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Your Athlete will attend training Monday & Thursday’s at High Wycombe Primary School and will
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compete on Saturday at Belmont Athletics Centre.
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Whilst you don’t have to compete every week, our expectation is you complete at least
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50% of the competition dates. If you want to qualify for Belmont Centre Champs at
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Little Athletics is for young people aged 5-16 years. There is no standards or requirements
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Your Athlete will attend training Monday & Thursday’s at High Wycombe Primary School and will
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- www.google.com/maps · Google listing
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Primary School, 60 Newburn Rd, High Wycombe WA 6057
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Monday 5–6pm
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Tuesday closed
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Wednesday closed
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Thursday 5–6.30pm
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Friday closed
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Saturday closed
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Sunday closed
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- hwlac.com.au · published by the place
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Monday
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5:00 PM - 6:00PM
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Thursday
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5:00 PM - 6:30PM
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Trial Little Athletics
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- hwlac.com.au/registration · published by the place
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Little Athletics Membership: $272.04 (Inclusive of processing fees)
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