Training gives athletes the opportunity to learn correct techniques, build confidence and improve across running, jumping and throwing events.
Ashmore Little Athletics training sessions are designed to help athletes learn the basic skills and techniques needed for Little Athletics events.
Training focuses on participation, skill development, confidence and personal improvement. Athletes of all abilities are welcome.
Parents and guardians play an important role in supporting athletes and helping the Centre run smoothly.
Key details for families attending Centre training sessions.
Training is held on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00pm during the Little Athletics season, unless otherwise advised by the Centre.
Training is held at Ashmore Little Athletics, located at Dominions Road, Ashmore, behind Ashmore Bowling Club.
Training is available to registered Ashmore Little Athletics athletes. Athletes must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Training sessions help athletes practise a range of athletics skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Sessions may include warm-ups, running drills, jumping techniques, throwing skills, event-specific practice and general movement activities.
Athletes learn running posture, starts, arm action and acceleration.
Athletes build pacing, endurance and confidence with longer running events.
Athletes practise take-off, landing and basic jumping technique.
Athletes learn safe and correct throwing technique across Centre events.
All athletes must be accompanied by a supervising adult at training sessions. Parent and guardian support helps keep athletes safe and allows training to run smoothly.
Athletes should arrive ready to participate safely and comfortably.
Find the key information families need for the season.
Contact Ashmore Little Athletics if you have questions about training times, supervision, weather updates or what your child should bring.