Summer. TRACK & FIELD

What is Little Athletics?

HELLO SUMMER!

Our summer season runs from October to March and focuses on the skills required for track & field athletics. We provide training and competition opportunities in two different categories: Tiny tots (3-4 years olds), Little athletics (5-17 year olds).

Little Athletics is a program of running, jumping, throwing and walking specifically designed to be fun yet provide a challenge for young athletes.  Eastern Hills Little Athletics Centre runs a summer season from October to March using programs of activities that cover many track and field disciplines.

Training is every Wednesday commencing at 4:30pm to 5:30pm for Tiny Tots and Little Athletes (ages 5 – 9-year-olds) and 5:15pm – 6:30pm for athletes (10 – 17-year-olds).

Centre competitions provide an opportunity for athletes to compete against their fellow EHLAC athletes and are held on Saturday mornings starting at 8am sharp with a few changing to Friday evenings around the Christmas/New Year period to avoid the heat.

Please check the Calendar and Programs page for full season details.

Training and Centre competitions are held at Mundaring Recreation Grounds, Mundaring Weir Road.

Specialist training sessions are held from time to time for limited numbers.

Categories Of Athletics

Tiny Tots

For athletes aged 3-4 years (age at end of Dec 2024)

The focus here is about having fun and joining in.

Little Athletics

For athletes aged 5-17 years (age at end of Dec 2024)

The motto of little athletics is Fun! Family! Fitness!

Little Athletics
Age Groups 2024.25 Season
Age Groups Birth Year
Tiny Tots 2020 and 2021
Under 6 2019
Under 7 2018
Under 8 2017
Under 9 2016
Under 10 2015
Under 11 2014
Under 12 2013
Under 13 2012
Under 14 2011
Under 15 2010
Under 16 2009
Under 17 2008

Proof of age is required for new registrations
ehaths99@gmail.com

Specialist Events

Coaches

Jacob Schelfhout

Multi-medal winner at the Little Athletics State Championships in 50m, 70m, 100m, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin. Senior state medal winner in all throwing events and has represented WA at 6 Australian Championships, achieving 2 national medals in Hammer Throw. Has been coached by some of Australia's best throws coaches. I am a level 1 official for Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and Hammer Throw. "I hope to inspire and encourage some young athletes at EHLAC to enjoy and pursue the 'Throw' in 'Run, Jump, Throw'".

Josh Phillips

Little Athletics participant since 5 years old and a strong competitor across all events. Josh has been coaching at EHLAC for 5 years and has a keen interest in coaching field events in a fun and safe environment. "I enjoy watching the kids progress their skills and confidence over the years is a highlight of coaching for me".

Jacob Armitage

Erinn McKinlay

Coach development

Some of our senior athletes are upskilling into Eastern Hills LAC's future coaches. We currently have three seniors who are not only being mentored by our experienced coaches but are also participating in Athletics West's Youth Development Program.