Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

On Saturday morning prior to competition commencing, Centre President Maria Downes announced the newly elected 2022/23 Captains – Emma Stewart and Sam White.  Both athletes are long standing members who have represented the Centre at Region/State Track & Field, Relays and Cross Country.  Emma was also a member of the Little Athletics Junior Development Squad, has competed in the State Combined Event on numerous occasions and was a recent finalist at the Stawell Gift.  Emma has been a member of the Centre for 11 years and Sam for 10 years.

Once the announcements were completed, weekly competition then commenced with almost 200 athletes competing in running, hurdling, throwing and jumping events.

Registration numbers continue to grow with the Centre still welcoming registration and a 2 week trial offer to new athletes aged from 5-16 years.

Training seasons will be held every Thursday.  Under 6-9 athletes will train at 4.30pm and Under 10-16 athletes will commence training at 5.15pm.

This week the Centre will conduct program 3.  Dolphins Club are on set-up duty from 7.30am.