The tots finish around 9am and the older age groups finish around 10:30am but it is fine to leave early if you need to. Each age group packs away the equipment used at their last field event. Many hands make light work!

Parents/carers are required to be at ES Marks while their child is participating and assistance is required to help the Age Marshalls with events including measuring distances, raking the long jump pit and with set up and pack up. Each age group will be on BBQ duty a couple of times during the season (see Calendar)

Children are grouped by their year of birth and compete within that group. 13s and above are usually combined and different age groups and genders sometimes compete in graded races with children of a similar ability.

There are some parking spaces within ES Marks track that fill up quickly. Street parking is available on surrounding residential streets and the track is near L2 and L3 light rail lines and different bus routes for example to the city, Randwick, Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra.

Yes, we have a canteen that is an important fundraiser for the club. It sells fresh, hot BBQ food and an exciting range of drinks and snacks.

Children need to wear their bib number (see photo) and age patch on their club uniform top. We recommend sewing these items on.  The club uniform can be purchased at the canteen. There is no prescribed bottoms, so any comfortable shorts/tights can be worn.

Tots do not have to purchase the uniform but must wear a tshirt (suggest white) with the bib number and age patch attached.

Trialists can wear tshirts and shorts and comfortable running shoes.

Each age group has an Age Marshall(s) who lead the group through the different events. They are usually the parent/carer of a child in that age group.

Most Age Marshalls have completed the Introduction to Little Athletics Skills (ITLAS) course and some have higher level coaching awards. New Age Marshalls are encouraged to do the course in their first season.

Yes, we have an extensive coaching program across different events Tuesday – Thursday afternoons, see Training. There is an additional one time fee that offers fantastic value.

All Age Marshalls, coaches and committee members have a Working With Children Checks that is verified by the club registrar.

While injuries in athletics are rare, the club has a first aid kit and first aid officers and there is an on-site defibrillator. Club membership includes injury insurance through Athletics NSW.

We follow Athletics NSW and Little Athletics Hot Weather Policies that provide guidance for different temperature and humidity levels.

While the focus is on fun and participation, children compete for points across the different events each Saturday with 1^st, 2nd, and 3^rd trophies awarded in each age group at the end of the season. Each child who competes in at least 5 Saturdays will also receive a trophy. There is also the opportunity to compete for medals in the Club Championships in November and qualify for Zone, Region and State championships.

No, after the trial period ends, only registered athletes can compete.

SELAC offers a trial at the beginning of the season. For the 2026/27 season the trial period is from 19 September 2026 until 17 October 2026 where you kids can come along for any two weeks to give it a try. The cost for this is $17, payable through the registration portal.  A discount code for $15 will be provided to you if you wish to fully register for the season.

The default is ATHLETICS IS ON.  ES Marks is an all weather track.

The Committee will inspect the grounds on Saturday mornings and if necessary for athlete safety will either modify or cancel the program.  Any cancellation is communicated firstly on our Facebook page.

No, the midweek training is for registered athletes only who have paid the additional training contribution.