About the Club

About
Ashmore
Little Athletics

Ashmore Little Athletics is a welcoming, volunteer-run sporting club where children and families can enjoy athletics in a fun, supportive and community-minded environment.

Welcome

Family, Fun & Fitness

Welcome to Ashmore Little Athletics. Our club provides children of all abilities with the opportunity to run, jump, throw, learn new skills and improve their own personal performances.

Little Athletics is not just about competition. It is about participation, confidence, friendships, family involvement and giving every athlete the chance to be their best.

We welcome new families, returning athletes, parents, guardians and volunteers to be part of our club community.

What We
Offer

Our centre provides friendly competition, training opportunities and a strong community environment for athletes and families.

Competition Days

Athletes take part in a rotation of running, jumping and throwing events. Competition days are a great way to build confidence, improve skills and celebrate personal bests.

Centre Coaching

Training sessions help athletes learn correct techniques across athletic events. Athletes must be supervised by a parent or guardian during training.

Volunteer Support

Ashmore Little Athletics is run by volunteers. Parent help is essential with set-up, pack-up, age group management and running events.

Our Club
History

In 1984, Brian Johnston founded Ashmore Little Athletics with a vision to provide an outlet for athletes to develop skills across all disciplines in a fun and relaxed environment.

From these humble beginnings, and under the watchful eye of Brian, the club has grown into one of the most successful sporting clubs on the Gold Coast.

Ashmore has fostered the talent of many athletes, including world champion and Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson, Hockeyroo Rosie Malone, Australian Winter Olympian Desi Johnson, and multiple national champions.

Important
Notice

All athletes must be accompanied by a supervising adult at training sessions and on competition days. Parent and guardian support helps keep our athletes safe and allows the club to run smoothly.

Committee
& Life Members

Ashmore Little Athletics is proudly run by a dedicated committee of volunteers. Our committee helps coordinate competition days, training, registrations, uniforms, communication, events and the overall running of the club.

Our life members are recognised for their outstanding contribution, service and commitment to Ashmore Little Athletics over many years.

2026/27 Ashmore Little Athletics
Committee

Centre Manager

Samantha Taylor

Assistant Centre Manager

Aaron Norton

Secretary

Debbie Spence

Treasurer

Kerrie Brown

Registrar

Michelle Barsby

Recorder

Donna Lesa

Officials Officer

Lyn Stasiakowski

Program Officer

Belinda Eckstein

Canteen Convenor

Kev and Kerrie Brown

Communications Officer

Ashleigh Veivers

Equipment and Grounds Officer

Aaron Norton

General Committee

Christy Sheppard
Kelly Surch
Adam Sheppard
Steph McCure

Ashmore Little Athletics
Life Members

1986/87

Brian Johnston
Sue Johnston

1992/93

Bruce Singleton
Janice Singleton
Deanna Watt

2000/01

Gloria Kleidon
Kerrie Brown
David Morse

2001/02

Debbie Spence
Debbie Mackinnon

2004/05

Joe Hance

2005/06

Caron Brake

2007/08

Debbie Crook
Donna Lesa

2008/09

Leon Van Bael

2009/10

Michelle Barsby
Rod Duncan

2013/14

Jane Brown
Scott Smith

2014/15

John Lesa

2016/17

Kerry-Lee Celano

2017/18

Kelly Surch
Scott Surch
Aaron Norton

2020/21

Lynn Stasiakawski

2024/25

Kevin Brown

Honorary Life Member

Dawn Crichlow

Thank you to all life members for their outstanding contribution, service and commitment to Ashmore Little Athletics.

Our
Location

Ashmore Little Athletics

Dominions Road, Ashmore QLD 4214
Behind Ashmore Bowling Club

Postal Address:
PO Box 29, Ashmore City QLD 4214

Contact Us

For club enquiries, registrations, season information or general questions, please contact the club or follow us on social media for updates.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Ashmore Little Athletics

Instagram: @ashmorelittleathletics