FAQs
Read our FAQs to find the answer to many frequently asked questions.
If you have a question that isn't listed, do not hesitate to contact us and one of our volunteers will aim to assist you with your enquiry.
It is raining, is the event still on ?
When there are uncertain weather conditions a final decision about any cancellation is usually made about 2 hours prior to the event start time and will be published via TeamApp and Facebook, if you have a registered email address linked to your TeamApp account you will also be emailed..
Please always rely upon TeamApp or Facebook as being the best source of information about cancellation.
If we feel there is no chance we will run any competition day, information about this will be published on TeamApp or Facebook as soon as possible after the decision has been made.
The decision to cancel an event is made using several factors including :
- Information gathered from Radar and Forecasts from the Australian Government's web site Bureau of Meterorology, below are some links:
- Ground Conditions inspected by representatives of the club
- Closures advised by our head lessor St Margarets.
Usually if the ground is not too wet and there is only the threat of showers we will still run events at Windsor Park.
You can also use the the TeamApp City North has to receive the latest news on your smartphone. Click here for more information
What age can my child join Little Athletics?
Athletes ages must be in the range of 5 (U6) to 16 (U17) years at 1st of January of the registering year.
U16 and U17 athletes do not compete beyond Zone level and participate in Little Athletics as a recreational and social activity.
The age group for 2021/22 of your child is determined using the PDF file that can be found here
What can I do to help?
There are many roles available to choose from. Some are committee roles which involve attending some meetings and may require additional time outside of the Saturday Competition.
Other roles are just required on Competition Day. Please refer to the City North Little Athletics Club Handbook.
What does it cost to join City North Little Athletics?
For a detailed explanation of the fee structure, please click here.
Also click here for information on Parent Help.
What events will my child be competing in?
It depends on the age group, however events available at City North include sprints, middle distance, hurdles, racewalking, shotput, discus, javelin, long jump, triple jump and high jump. Full details of the events for each age group can be found here.
When are your competition days?
We have our competitions on Saturday afternoons starting at 2:45pm throughout our season.
When is Training?
Training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the season from 5.45pm to 6:45pm. There is a break mid season for the December/January School Holidays (check our calendar for start and finish dates).