Coaching
The Centre has several qualified coaches, accredited by the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA), available to assist children in the finer points of athletics.
The WCLAC Head coach is Peter Boden : ATFCA Level 2 (Sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws & general priniciples)
Coaching sessions will be conducted at Chapman Oval on Wednesday afternoons, according to the Season Calendar. Coaching sessions run from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. Attending coaching sessions is not obligatory, however your child will benefit by attending.
Parents will assist in supervising children undertaking drills set by the coaches. Coaching clinics and training programs will be considered for specialist areas.
To learn more about coaching, please speak to the Head Coach or any other member of the Committee. ACTLAA partly sponsors participation in ATFCA accredited coaching courses.
Other Activities and Events
| Nov 2009: | Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses |
| Aug - Nov09: | Track & Field coaching clinics |
| Sep 2009: | OnTrack workshops |
| During 2009: | ACT Government Sport and Recreation Services workshops |
| Ongoing: | Qualification of Officials |
| During 2009: | Safer Sport Program |
| Ongoing: | On Track program for U6 group |
Little Athletics Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses in November 2009
Note the final enrolment date for the Level 2 course is 25 Oct 2009. The final date for the Level 1 course is 14 Nov 2009.
Details of the Level 1 coaching course
Details of the Level 2 coaching course
Track and Field Coaching clinics
The ACT Branch of the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association is conducting a series of coaching clinics over the forthcoming months.
These clinics will be conducted as follows and will from 10:00am to 12:00 midday:
30 August 2009 – Throws;
20 September 2009 – Sprints and Hurdles;
25 October 2009 – Horizontal Jumps;
29 November 2009 – Endurance including Steeplechase and walks;
Athletes will be charged $5.00 each per clinic, which includes entry to the AIS. Coaches are invited to come along with their athletes and
participate in discussions with the lead coach on his/her coaching methods and processes. It is hoped that such an inter-active coaching
clinic will assist other coaches to gain an insight into alternative coaching methods and processes.
Les Bottles, a Level 4 Throws coach will lead the coaching clinic on the 30th August. It is understood that for the 30th August, Les will
focus on the Discus and Shot Put.
It is hoped to obtain the services of other top prominent coaches in the ACT for the follow-on clinics.
Please note that in addition to the coaching clinics, Alan Bishop has made himself available prior to each of the High Noon Meet, to coach athletes how to use Starting Blocks.
If the initial series is successful, the ACT Branch of the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association will plan a second series to include events not covered above.
Ontrack workshops in August and September 2009
Please Click here for the email received from ACTLAA Development Director (.doc)
ACT Government Sport and Recreation Services - Community coaching and officiating workshops: March, May, August and October 2009
About the program: In 2009 Sport and Recreation Services delivering four workshops for ACT community level coaches, officials,
administrators and parents. Our aim is to provide generic education, professional development and networking opportunities in the ACT
at no cost to the participant of the club...
First workshop
When - Tuesday March 3, 2009:Time - 6.30pm - 8.30pm (registrations from 6.10pm):
Where - AIS Silver Room - Frank Stewart Training Facility:
Cost - NIL - Sport and Recreation Services will be fully subsidising all participants in 2009:
Topic - Nutrition - Presented by Christine Dziedzic, APD - Sports Dietician, Australian Institute of Sport:
Target Audience - This topic will target Community and Club Coaches, Officials, Administrators, Athletes, State Sporting Organisation Staff, Teachers, Students, Parents and anyone else involved within the sporting environment who are interested in nutrition, nutrition for competing and fundamental principles of eating for peak performance.
(in DOC Format)
Qualification of Officials
Members are the heartblood of the Weston Creek Redbacks, however Saturday competition and ACTLAA sponsored Carnivals are to some daunting when approached to undertake tasks such as judging events, starting races, timing races and measuring distances.
An opportunity now exists to take the fear out of such tasks by becoming a qualified Little Athletics 'D' Official. Qualification is obtained by completion of a questionnaire, the answers for which are available in the 'D' level Official's Guide found on the ACTLAA website or available upon request from the Centre. With a passmark of 75%, a ACTLAA laminated Official's card is supplied.
For further information contact the Redback Official's Coordinating Officer who is Peter Boden for season 2008-2009.
Safer Sport Program for 2009
Please find below information on the first round of Safer Sport Program (SSP) courses presented by Sports Medicine Australia - ACT Branch for 2009.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Refresher. SMA-ACT Branch runs regular CPR refreshers. The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that
CPR is refreshed every 12 months. In addition to the dates listed below, extra courses are available upon request for any group or club and can be
delivered at a venue suitable to you. Participants who reach competency will receive a statement of attainment for HLTCPR201A -
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Cost: $50
Upcoming courses (held at ACT Sports House):
| 1. Thursday, 5th February | 6pm - 9pm |
| 2. Sunday, 8th February | 9am - 12pm |
| 3. Saturday, 18th April | 9am - 12pm |
| 4. Wednesday, 29th April | 6pm - 9pm |
Sports First Aid.
This 16-hour course is Workcover approved and equivalent to a senior first aid course. This course is aimed at equipping parents,
coaches and others involved in sport to act as the first response to any first aid emergency. In addition to the dates listed below,
extra courses are available upon request for any group or club and can be delivered at a venue suitable to you.
Participants who reach competency receive a 3 year accreditation with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and a statement of attainment for
HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid.
Cost: $160
Upcoming courses (held at ACT Sports House):
| 1. Sunday, 8th & 15th February | 9am - 5pm |
| 2. Saturday, 18th & Sunday, 19th April | 9am - 5pm |
| 3. Sunday, 17th & 24th May | 9am - 5pm |
| 4. Saturday, 27th & Sunday 28th June | 9am - 5pm |
Sports Trainer Level 1.
This course will recognise you as a nationally accredited sports trainer, providing skills on how to prevent and manage injuries on and off
the sporting field. It is also the standard requirement for becoming a sports trainer in many of the country’s sporting codes. The course is
18 hours long and upon completion, participants receive 3 years accreditation with SMA.
Cost: $285
Pre-requisites: Current Sports First Aid (or equivalent)
Upcoming courses (held at ACT Sports House):
| 1. Saturday, 14th & 21st March | 8am - 5pm |
| 2. Saturday, 2nd May | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday, 6th, 13th & 20th May | 6pm - 9pm |
| 3. Sunday, 26th June & 2nd August | 8am - 5pm |
| 4. Sunday, 11th October | 8am -5pm |
| Wednesday, 14th, 21st & 28th October | 6pm - 9pm |
About the Safer Sport Program. The Safer Sport Program (SSP) was developed by SMA with the philosophy of providing a safe environment for all Australians who engage in sport and to maximise participation in physical activity. The SSP aims to achieve this by providing courses for all people involved or interested in sport with a distinct emphasis on gaining practical skills, such as sports injury prevention, immediate injury management and crisis management techniques, that can be used in a sporting environment.
Registration form (in PDF Format)
If you would like further information on any of these courses, please contact the office on 6247 5115, or email admin@sportsmedicineact.org.au.
On Track program: run by WCLAC for the Under-6 age group
The On Track program is a new approach to participating in Athletics. It has been designed using a progressive skill development model which increases the opportunity for children to enjoy athletics. Through On track program, children are provided with the sporting experience that will enable them to be active, learn skills participate in appropriate competition, experience success and have fun with their friends. The On Track program takes skill development to the basic level where it is simple and fun. It provides the basic fundamentals to the child's sporting development in any sport that they might do in the future.
On Track resources are available by clicking On Track