SLLAC Constitution
Our constitution (Rules of Association) reflects the current practice at our centre and comply with the State body requirements.
By-Laws
The addition, changing, or deletion of the By-Laws of South Launceston Little Athletics Centre is governed by the terms included in the SLLAC Rules of Association.
Officials
All officials must be accredited to the minimum requirement as advised by Little Athletics Tasmania. The minimum requirement is Level 1, which is a free online course.
Check the Athletics Australia website for more information.
Standard Rules of Competition
The Little Athletics Tasmania Rules of Competition book has been set down for all Little Athletics competitions conducted by Little Athletics Tasmania, its affiliated centres and clubs and it is in accordance with the Competition Rules of Little Athletics Australia. The rules are based on the World Athletics rules and have been modified to be age appropriate for children and young people from the age of 5 to 15. Where Little Athletics rules are silent, World Athletics rules shall apply.
SLLAC Inclusion Policy
South Launceston Little Athletics Centre supports and facilitates the inclusion of all people and has adopted an inclusion policy for all members to support.
Play By The Rules
Play by the Rules provides information and online learning for community sport and recreation on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse and develop inclusive and welcoming environments for participation.
SLLAC supports this initiative and encourages all officials, parents, athletes and others involved with our centre to log onto the website where there is a lot of information and complete the online training courses relevant to your level of involvement.
Financial Support – SLLAC State Reps
SLLAC will provide financial assistance to athletes registered during the year of their selection in a State Little Athletics Team on the following basis.
U13 State Team members receive $50 p/year of service at SLLAC, to a maximum of $350.
U14 State Team members receive $50 p/year of service at SLLAC, to a maximum of $400. In the event that a U14 athlete received financial support from SLLAC as a U13 member, they would receive a maximum of $50 ($50 for the U14 year).
U15 State Team members receive $50 p/year of service at SLLAC, to a maximum of $450. In the event that a U15 athlete received financial support from SLLAC as either a U13 or U14 member, they would receive either $50 or $100 dollars.
In the event of ALAC cancellation or the Tasmanian team withdrawing from ALAC, a shared contribution to the value of $50 from SLLAC and registered club (total $100) will be gifted to each athlete (U13/15) in recognition of their State Team selection.
Centre Championships
Shoes must be worn on all track and field sites and athletes must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all competition meetings.
Athletes must wear the centre uniform to be eligible to compete in all competition meetings and Centre Championships.
Badge Placement
The front of the athlete’s competition top MUST display the athlete’s name bib. The Coles age patch is to be displayed on the front, upper right side of the competition top.
Only the current season’s badges are to be worn. Please ensure that all previous year’s badges are removed from uniforms.
Cancellations
If a meeting has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions our preferred method of advisement is via our Facebook Page, which is also displayed on our Centre Announcements section, located in our home page.
Visiting Athletes
Visitors to the centre can register to compete and have results recorded if they visit the Records and Ranking Officer located in the main grandstand building and pay $5 at the canteen.
