FAQ's

What Age Groups does KLLAC cater for?

At KLLAC we have U6-U17 Athletes competing.

How do you determine the age group that children are placed in?
The age-group is determined by year your child is born. See the age-group calculator here

How often do they train and compete?

• KLLAC has a summer and a winter season.
• Summer training times are listed here
• For winter training and information click here
• Summer Competitions are held on a Saturday morning 8am start (we also have 1-2 special twilight meets over the season). Please check the Competition Calendar.

Can my child go to a different age group as all of her friends are in the older age group? 
No they must compete in their own age-group.

How do I know what is going on at the Centre?
Our website is updated regularly. There is also an information stand set up next to the announcers tent every competition morning that has the competition roster and all the latest information. We also have a free Heja App you can download to your smartphone.

How does the coaching work?
 We have specialist coaches to work on specific events. Our coaches generally come from our parent group and offers of assistance and training to any parent who would like to volunteer.

How do I find where my child is at training or during competition?
Coaches wear a fluorescent coloured vest or committee shirts. All athletes meet their coaches in front of the club rooms at Kostera oval before training. For competition days check the competition roster from Belmont's "Purple Book" This will be available via electronic distribution via Stack (phone app). At competition days your childs age group will be called over the PA system when it is time for their event. 

Where do I get a uniform?
Uniforms are available on Training days prior to the start of the season and during the first few weekends of competition. We generally can sell uniforms before each competition. Uniforms can also be ordered at regisration. If you require a uniform mid-season then please email: registrar@kllac.tidymail.co

Can my child compete with bare feet?
No. All children must compete in shoes. There is no exception to this rule.

What happens if the weather is bad? Does training or competition go ahead?
The coach co orindinator will determine if training is cancelled and will contact you. Competition Days are rarely cancelled. The president and Arena Manager will make a decision regarding this and the club President will be notified and a message will go out on our APP. Always check the Centre website and Facebook page as these will be updated if a competition or training is cancelled.

How long does the competition last on a Saturday morning or a twilight meet?
There is no set answer to this as it depends on which age-group you child is in. All competitions start at 8am and younger age-groups have fewer events and tend to finish around 11am. Older age groups i.e. under 10’s and above can finish anywhere between 10.30-12.30. In general our last event finishes around 11.30am. Of course this is subject to weather, parents turning up on roster duty and the numbers competing on the day. Twilight Meets normally start at 5pm and finish around 8pm.

Does my child have to do all the competitions?
No-if you are away or have something on then thats fine. However if it is a day you are on roster you are expected to get this covered.

Do I have to do roster?
Yes all parents/guardians are expected to help out on a roster once a fortnight. It is one roster per family. Please read the section on parent rosters.

What happens if parents do not turn up for their roster?
Parents/Guardians not arriving for their roster cause delays starting an event. Logistically and emotionally, this can be frustrating to the athletes and parents who fulfil their obligation. Accordingly, the Club has a policy of excluding an athlete from end of season awards if their parent does not participate or fails to fulfil their roster obligation. You must think carefully about this policy before enrolling your child. 

If you fail to do a minimum number of rosters during the season the club may also not except your childs registration the following season. To track your completed rosters during the season please check out the completed roster list

What happens if I can’t attend my parent roster?
The rosters are all up on the heja app. You can either swap with someone on another week’s roster or send another family member along  -feel free to organise this with other parents through the heja app. If you have exceptional circumstances please email the club email rosters@kllac.tidymail.co  with PARENT ROSTER in the subject line. Club Administration will get back to you. 

What happens if my child wants to pull out –do I get a refund?
Generally No. Once you have registered and paid your fees there is no refunds unless there is a long term injury and medical certificate or extenuating circumstances. If your child is leaving our club we would appreciate you notifying the registrar  kllac@mail.tidyhq.com  .For refunds see the information here

Can my child start little athletics once the season has already started? 
If the age-group has room in it-then yes they can start during the season. 

Where do I check my child’s results?
You can log onto your Results HQ account and check your family results. As they go live whilst we are entering and checking,  it is a good idea to wait until at least Tuesday as errors are still being checked and results updated.

What happens if my child’s results are wrong on the website?
Please email records@kllac.tidymail.co  with your query. This will be checked against the result sheets and computer timing. Errors do sometimes occur during recording and data entry.

What happens if my child can’t attend training or a competition?
That is fine. We understand that there are often clashes with other sports/school events that can’t be helped. 

Lost Property

Any personal items left at training days will be placed into the equipment store room. Ask one of our coaches if you are missing any items.