REGISTRATIONS Open 1st August 2026

 SEASON MEMBERSHIP – Welcome to the 2026/27 Season

Club Competition Nights start Friday 11 September 2026 and continue through to early March 2027.

• Tiny Tots run on Friday evenings from 5:00pm sharp and run for approximately one hour.

• U6–U9 athletes begin at 6:00pm sharp.

• U10–U17 athletes commence at 7:30pm sharp.

Athletics NSW, Little Athletics NSW and NSW Masters events are conducted throughout the summer season from late August through to May, including State and National Championships. Season calendars will be published and updated on our website.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION –

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Club Competition Night Requirements

The Ponds Little Athletics Centre is proudly run by volunteers. To provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all athletes, every family is expected to contribute throughout the season.

Parent/Carer Supervision

• At least ONE parent or carer must remain at the venue at all times while their athlete is participating.

• The Centre is unable to supervise children without a responsible adult present. Your child will be removed from the group if you do not remain at the grounds.

Tiny Tots

• One parent or carer must remain with their athlete throughout the session and assist the Age Manager where required.

U6 to U17

• Families will be allocated weeks to assist with parent helper duties throughout the season. Duties may include:

  • Equipment set up and pack down

  • BBQ or canteen

  • General assistance with Age Managers such as Record Keeping, measuring distance & keeping the group in order

   

Training and guidance will always be provided.

At championship events including Zone, Region and State competitions, Athletics NSW allocates volunteer duties to each Centre. Family assistance is essential to ensure these events operate successfully.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

NEW MEMBER

Select this option if the athlete has never previously registered with Athletics NSW or Little Athletics NSW.

During registration you will be required to upload proof of age (Birth Certificate or Passport).

Accepted file formats include PDF, JPG and PNG.

RETURNING MEMBER

Select this option if the athlete has previously been registered with Athletics NSW, Little Athletics NSW or another affiliated athletics club.

Proof of age is not required if it has already been verified.

Membership is valid from 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2027.

PARENT HELPER COMMITMENT

Athletics is a community sport run entirely by volunteers.

As part of your registration, families will be given a roster prior to the start of the season. This roster will include assisting in the Canteen & BBQ.

Without parent helpers, our weekly competition cannot take place.

REGISTRATION PACK COLLECTION

Registration Pack Collection dates are as follows:

• Sunday 30th August 2026 from 2:30 - 4:30pm

• Saturday 5th September 2026 from 2:30 - 4:30pm
  
  

Your registration pack includes:

• Competition Bib

• Age Patch

Uniform items will also be available for purchase on the day (card only)

Please note that athletes cannot compete until they have collected and attached their registration bib and age patch.

UNIFORM & COMPETITION BIBS

All athletes must wear The Ponds Little Athletics Centre uniformwhen competing at Centre competitions, Gala Days and Athletics NSW events.

Membership fees do not include the club uniform.

Required:

• Club Singlet or Crop Top

• Registration Bib

• Age Patch

Club shorts or tights are optional. If club bottoms are not worn, plain black shorts or tights must be worn.

NO BIB – NO RUN

SEASON FEES

• Registration fees are non-refundable once payment has been processed.

• Sibling discounts are automatically applied during registration where applicable.

• Merchant/platform processing fees are included in the total amount paid.

TRANSFERRING CLUBS

Prior to the commencement of a new season, athletes may simply register with their preferred Centre.

Once the season has commenced, transfers between Centres require approval from both Centres and Athletics NSW.

Transfer requests should be submitted at least two weeks before any championship event.

Please note that Athletics NSW transfer fees may apply and Centre registration fees are non-refundable.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

For the latest registration details, season updates, calendars and announcements, visit the The Ponds Little Athletics Centre website.

We look forward to welcoming new and returning families for another fantastic season of athletics.