Family, Fun and Fitness, Little Athletics Club based In Oakleigh South for ages 5 to 17

We are currently in Winter Cross Country season with Bayside XC.

Cross Country is held from April/May through to August on Saturday mornings from 8.30am. It is open to all LAVic athletes from U6 to U17. Bayside XC runs cross county competition with some centres from SMR region, including Oakleigh LAC.

Registrations are now OPEN. Existing members U6 to U17, sign up here. Cost is $40 for the season.

Joining Little Athletics for the first time? Join as LAVIC member first (cost is LAVIC membership $55 + Bayside XC fee $40).

Join the Bayside XC Team App, download Stack Team App and search Bayside XC.

Our OLAC Cross Country Coordinator is Brenton. Training on Tuesdays with Panny.

Remember your registration patch and Oakleigh uniform top. New members please email oakleigh@lavic.com.au for uniform tops.

Keep a look out on our Facebook and Instagram for updates!

For more information, contact OLAC on oakleigh@lavic.com.au

Oakleigh Little Athletics Centre

The Oakleigh Little Athletics Centre has a rich history and can boast some international success too. Since its inception in the late 1970’s, the club has produced some real stars including Margaret Satupai. In the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons, Margaret set the Oakleigh club records in the U14 and U15 girls’ category in both shot put and discus. She went on to represent Oakleigh and Victoria at state and national levels; she has set Australian records and competed in the World Youth Games and Commonwealth Games, representing her native Samoa. We can even also lay claim to famous race walker Simon Baker, an Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist (Edinburgh 1986). Simon was running around the Oakleigh track when “it was just a dustbowl.” Simon still lives in the area and sometimes pops in.

Currently the centre operates with about 130 athletes each season, so we are not a big club by any stretch of the imagination. But, we have been smaller and we nearly disappeared altogether in the not so distant past. Happily, these days we are stable and growing once more although we pride ourselves on the community, family atmosphere that is rather unique to our small club.

We are a centre whose values are those promoted by the Little Athletics organisation - family fun and fitness. Most of our athletes go to the same local schools, kinder, Aus Kick centres, daycare centres, dance schools, swim schools etc. As a result, a lot of our families know each other from these other places because we are part of the local community. We have many really talented kids in our midst that are here to enjoy the events and do their best. It’s wonderful to see them all develop and grow over the years.

Our centre is very much focused on participation and this extends to the parents too. As a purely volunteer organisation, it’s all hands on deck every week to muck and do your bit because without the adults to guide the children around and to man the events, we just can’t run!

What is Little Athletics?

Little Athletics is a nationwide organisation geared to making athletic activity available to children from the ages of five to seventeen. From an early age, children are encouraged to participate in a number of track and field events with a focus not on winning but on achieving their own personal best results. With a season that runs from September through to March, Little Athletics provides children with a weekly opportunity to make friends and have fun whilst remaining active and healthy. For the older children, it’s an opportunity to discover their personal preferences and strengths and maybe go on to greater things. As such, it’s incredible value for money.
Little Athletics Australia (LAA) is the governing body for the individual state organisations. Oakleigh is part of Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) whose domain is segmented into seven regions. Here at Oakleigh we join with 15 other centres to form the Southern Metro Region (SMR). So when you hear talk of national, state or regional events, that’s how it’s broken down.
Little Athletics is grateful for the support shown by its Partners and equipment supplies - details of which can be found here.

Oakleigh Committee

The centre’s constitution specifies that we have the committee positions as shown below. Some committee members cover several roles but we are always happy to share the load and welcome new helpers. Note that everyone on the committee is required to hold a Working With Children Check (WWCC), and this can be applied for at any time and there is no cost.

Executive Committee

The executive committee carries the main responsibility for running the club. As the individuals with financial accountability, executive members are required to undergo a police check. In order to maintain continuity, executive positions are held for two years with the President and Registrar elected in years that alternate with the election of the Treasurer and Secretary.

PRESIDENT - Panny Ng

SECRETARY - Santhini Barratt

TREASURER - Simone Lichtenstein

CENTRE REGISTRAR - Damia Monteriso

General Committee

TEAM MANAGER / HEAD COACH - Lexie Seward

ARENA ANNOUNCER - Noel Seward

PROGRAM & COMPETITION MANAGER / CHIEF OF OFFICIALS - Nick Kostic

FIRST AID & CHILD SAFE OFFICER - Denise Stewart

GRANTS OFFICER - Joanne O'Donnell

EQUIPMENT MANAGER - Peter Holden

UNIFORM COORDINATOR - Oksana Thompson

RELAY COORDINATOR - VACANT

CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATOR - Brenton McRae

SOCIAL MEDIA / COMMUNICATIONS - Santhini

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER / IT OFFICER - Matt Wagner

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER / STARTER - Alistair Govier-Cole

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER - Rushi Parekh

Meetings are held at Davies Reserve Pavilion generally on third Monday of every month from 7.30pm during the season (September-March). Teams online link to attend meeting is available upon request. All members are welcome to attend. Items for agenda can be emailed to Secretary at oakleigh@lavic.com.au. If you are wanting to get involved with our Centre at a committee level, please reach out to our Secretary or President. We welcome new committee members at any time.

WHAT'S ON

CROSS COUNTRY CALENDAR

Sat 2nd May - Event 1 - Bald Hill Park

Sat 9th May - Event 2 - Braeside Park

Sat 16th May - Event 3 - Bald Hill Park

Sat 23rd May - Event 4 - Westgate Park

Sat 30th May - State XC Relay Championships - Jells Park (U9+ athletes only)

Annual Events

A number of special events are held throughout the season. These may be hosted by Oakleigh or other centres and include:

Throughout the season: carnivals/open days are fun days usually open to a region and all age groups, U6-U17 at various venues
Invitational – a meeting that brings two or three clubs together for the day. As a club, we usually go to Caulfield LAC invitational or Waverley LAC for their Waverley/Oakleigh/Springvale invitational around October / November.
November - this is relay season:
- Kicks off at Mentone LAC with a relay competition
- Southern Metro Region (SMR) relays carnival
December
- State Relay finals (from regional qualifiers) are usually held at Lakeside Stadium
- Christmas party for our athletes and families before Christmas/Summer break
January - State Multi-event (paid entry) will be on weekend held at Lakeside Stadium, the home of Little Athletics Victoria
February - Region Track & Field competitions (paid entry) held at various locations
March
- State Track & Field finals for regional qualifiers - venue TBC
- Oakleigh Little Athletics multi-event competition held for our own athletes only as a season wrap-up
April
- Oakleigh LAC Presentation day
- Cross country season kicks off for the winter period
May/June - Oakleigh AGM

Some of these events may incur an extra, nominal fee at registration although invitationals are usually free of charge.

We also run the following "compulsory" themed rounds throughout the season, as prescribed by LAVic:

Relaython
Coles Community Round - to celebrate LAVic's major Sponsor, Coles

SEASON 2025/26 CALENDAR

Bayside Cross Country 2026 Calendar

SEASON 2025/26 CALENDAR

TRAINING SESSIONS

Cross Country Season Training (April - August)

Training during Cross Country (XC) season is on Tuesdays from 5pm-5.45pm at Davies Reserve (near the shed) with Panny.

For more information, please add Oakleigh Little Athletics on Stack Team App

Track & Field Season Training (September - March)

In addition to our weekend meets, we also run mid-week training sessions with experienced coaches. Our athletes really benefit from the extra activity not only in terms of skill level but also fitness. We have noticed significant improvement in those children that regularly attend training.

All training are available to Oakleigh LAC registered athletes. Training times are:

Tuesdays U9 - U17 - Centre Training 5pm - 6pm with Lexie and Noel
Tuesdays U6 - U8 - On Track style training 5pm - 6pm
Wednesdays U9 - U17 - Jumps / Hurdles / Discus / Javelin / Middle Distance training 5pm - 6pm with Junior Coaches
Thursdays U9 - U17 - Relay Training (October to December only) with Lexie and Noel

We are always on the lookout for more coaches. Parents that are interested in becoming a coach will be funded by the club to undertake coaching courses run by LAVic. Speak to a committee member about completing the Introduction to Teaching Little Athletics Skills (ITLAS) training.

MEMBERSHIP

REGISTRATION DETAILS

If you’re thinking about Little Athletics for your child, come down and give athletics a go. Our Come and Try Day and/or Registration day is usually held in late September and they are a good opportunity to have a look around, ask questions and meet some of the committee although you can join us at any time during the season. As new children find their feet, parents learn the ropes too. Remember, we’re in it together. Competition usually starts around the beginning of October (last Saturday of school holidays).

Once you've signed up and paid, the club will also give you registration pack full of information and goodies, competition chest plate and registration barcode. We attend external competitions and invitationals, hold a Christmas party in mid-December and a club multi-event competition end of March. The season closes with our family-oriented trophy presentation day and AGM in end of March. There’s a lot to pack in!

Registration and payment is only available online via the LAVic portal. Please note that there is a small administrative charge for all online registrations. Part of the fees go to LAVic for insurance and administration etc. and the rest are retained by the club.

Your full registration fees will include five months (approximately 20 weeks) worth of competition, access to State and Regional events and competitions, eligibility for winter cross country (Bayside XC) as well as the right to participate at any Little Athletics centre anywhere in Australia.

CONTACT US

Membership Fees & Uniforms

POST XMAS FEES FOR 2025-26 SEASON

Our second half of season registration fees include components for Little Athletics Victoria and the reduced Centre fees:

1 Athlete $145
2 Athletes (family) $282
3 Athletes (family) $418
4 Athletes (family) $556
5 Athletes (family) $693

If you are having difficulty making the payment in full, please get in touch with our Treasurer. We believe that children should not 'miss out' and we can consider ways to reduce the burden.

Athletes are also required to wear centre uniform which is not included in the registration fee.

Winter Cross Country Membership in also not included in the registration fee. Cross Country normally costs $40, registration through Bayside XC.

REFUNDS

The LAVic fees component of $89.00 (plus processing charge) are non-refundable. The OLAC fee component may only be refunded under extraordinary circumstances and sent to us in writing, approved by the committee.

Register for the Two Week trial offer if you are new to Little Athletics.

We encourage parents who are unsure if athletics is right for their child to register for a FREE trial (note 2 weeks only). Register here and select Oakleigh as your Centre.

What does our fees include?

Registration fee collected by the Centre are used to cover our expenses such as :

Weekly running costs including training
Entry costs for athletes representing the centre in Relays at regional and state events
Eligibility to participate in Regional Track & Field competition
Council and Utility fees
Trophies and presentation day
Committee and parent skills development
Equipment costs (maintenance and purchases)
Eligibility to participate and training in Cross Country season (Cross Country fees direct with Bayside XC)

OLAC Uniforms

Oakleigh athletes are required to compete in Oakleigh Uniform Singlet Top or Crop Top on competition days. The new singlet costs $35 and crop top costs $40.

Athletes are required to wear them at all meets and competitions. Uniforms can be paid by cash or EFTPOS at the canteen, or via PayPal. Please note, crop tops are available upon order only.

When competing at Region and State, athletes are required to wear black shorts with no visible logos or open pockets. Please note that these rules are strictly enforced at Regional and State events. At our weekly meets, we have no 'official' requirement for shorts so any black shorts are acceptable. A cheap pair from Kmart or Target is likely to be a cost effective option.

We have a limited supply of second hand uniforms for $10, please feel free to ask.

Please consider donating your outgrown uniforms to our second hand uniform shop

FAQs

Children between the ages of five (5) and seventeen (17) years can register. Parents, grandparents and friends can also be involved by helping with the various events

The Track & Field season generally runs from October through to mid/late March. Cross Country season is conducted during winter months between April to mid August.

Centre meets are held on Saturday morning at Davies Reserve, Oakleigh South commencing at 8.45am and concluding at approximately 11.30am. Some twilight meets are held on Friday nights when there is a long weekend, commencing at 6.00pm.

Cross Country is held on Saturday mornings throughout Bayside area including Bald Hill Park, Braeside Park, Hampton Foreshore and Westgate Park.

Athletes will also have the opportunity of representing their Centre at Open Days, Region Competition and State Championships held in various venues in Victoria.

Events offered at OLAC are dependent on the athlete's age and the Centre Program for that week.

Sprints - 70m, 100m, 200m, 400m
Distance Running - 800m, 1500m
Hurdles - 60m, 80m, 90m, 100m, 110m, 200m, 300m
Jumps - Long Jump, Triple Jump (U11+), High Jump
Throws - Shot Put, Discus, Turbo Javelin (U6-U10), Javelin (U11+)

Our emphasis is on Family, Fun & Fitness. Children can join with any level of skill or fitness. Children are given plenty of encouragement to achieve Personal Bests (PBs).

Training is free for all registered athletes. Trial athletes are welcome to join 1 training session during their 2 week trial period.

Centre training are on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm during the season at Davies Reserve. Wednesdays are focused on specific events, run by our Junior Coaches. Thursdays are Relay training and special training before Region and State events. More details here.

Cross Country training is currently offered on Tuesdays from 5pm at Davies Reserve.

If your child would like to take part in Little Athletics, you need to register them via the online portal on the LAVic website. Athletes will be required to provide proof of age - birth certificate or passport etc. to the Centre Registrar to finalise registration. To register online, access the portal HERE.

Registration fees for 2025-26 is:

1 athlete $200
2 athletes (family) $385
3 athletes (family) $570
4 athletes (family) $755
5 athletes (family) $940

Yes, OLAC allows new athletes up to two (2) weeks free trial period before having to commit to registering for the season.

You will need to register them via the membership portal here, selecting join new member, then select trial athlete. You will receive an email with trial name patch which you need to bring with you for your child to wear when competing.

Footwear must be worn in all events including training, by all athletes. Only athletes in Under 11 to Under 17 are permitted ot wear spikes.

Yes, all registered athletes must wear the Centre uniform singlet top and plain black shorts (preferable) when competing in Little Athletics competition. Uniforms may be purchased from the canteen on registration day or at any centre meet. Uniforms can be purchased via PayPal as well.

Little Athletics is a voluntary organisation, run by all volunteers. We cannot operate without the assistance of parents/guardians each week in fulfilling the many and varied duties required. These include officiating at an event, managing an age group, measuring at jumps and throw events, helping in the canteen, just to name a few. Additional assistance is always required on the Centre committees and all parents are encouraged to become involved. Little Athletics is one of the few sports where parents can become fully involved in their child's sporting interests.

OLAC always encourages athletes to "STRIVE TO BE THEIR BEST". We show importance in PBs and improving their skills and technique.

All athlete's performances are recorded in each event, every week. Results are available via Results HQ online portal here.

Trophies, medals and certificates are awarded at the end of the season at our Presentation Day.

OLAC President, Panny 0411 687 392 or email oakleigh@lavic.com.au

Links

Weekly Results (Results HQ)

Southern Metro Region (SMR)

Little Athletics Victoria

Gameday Login (LAVic Registration)

2025-26 Season Awards

At the end of each season, the committee analyses attendance and performance data from the Results HQ system to determine which athletes have achieved the highest levels across the whole season. Points are awarded to athletes for participating per event as well as achieving a 1st, 2nd 3rd place and/or a personal best.

Scoring Points

The scoring system is currently configured to reflect the following outcomes for each meet:

Placing points - 2 points for first place, 1 point for all other placings
Personal best - 2 points for exceeding PB, 1 point for equalling. First PB in each event for the season discounted from the scoring
Attendance - 2 points for attending and participating on each meet day
Event participation - 1 point for each event participated at each meet
Centre record - 10 points for exceeding a centre record, 5 points for equalling a centre record

Age Group Awards

U6 GIRLS - Best Overall: Valerie Holden

U6 BOYS - Best Overall: Paul Kurales; Runner Up: Vasili Tzouramanis; Most Improved: James Oresti

U7 GIRLS - Best Overall: Miriam Govier-Cole

U7 BOYS - Best Overall: Ari Poberezovsky; Runner Up: Spencer Smedley; Most Improved: Leon Padayachee

U8 GIRLS - Best Overall: Zoe Seccas; Runner Up: Jeanie Holden; Most Improved: Chloe Kiki

U8 BOYS - Best Overall: Julian Thompson; Runner Up: Faaris Nowrozi; Most Improved: Alexander Tzouramanis

U9 GIRLS - Best Overall: Edison Reed

U9 BOYS - Best Overall: Leo Govier-Cole; Runner Up: Raphael McLeod; Most Improved: Zayn Kiki

U10 GIRLS - Best Overall: Naaz Nowrozi; Runner Up: Prisha Thaker

U10 BOYS - Best Overall: Xavier Seccas; Runner Up: Lee Newton; Most Improved: Francis Ford

U11 GIRLS - Best Overall: Claire Smith; Runner Up: Mila Lichtenstein; Most Improved: Mika Lichtenstein

U11 BOYS - Best Overall: Matteo Addessi; Runner Up: Toby Manshanden; Most Improved: Jasper Brown

U12 GIRLS - Best Overall: Selina Kurales; Runner Up: Clare Lee

U12 BOYS - Best Overall: William Thompson; Runner Up: Joshua Buxey; Most Improved: Prayag Malhotra

U13 GIRLS - Best Overall: Lucy Foster; Runner Up: Giann Barratt

U13 BOYS - Best Overall: Rory McRae; Runner Up: Hugh Wagner; Most Improved: Anav Sethi

U14 GIRLS - Best Overall: Madeline Kostic; Runner Up: Zara Silva

U14 BOYS - Best Overall: Masaki Ng; Runner Up: Lior Lichtenstein; Most Improved: Cameron Heinze

U15 GIRLS - Best Overall: Miette Windsor

U15 BOYS - Best Overall: Xavier Kostic; Runner Up: Cooper Barrett; Most Improved: Fraser Lucas

U16 GIRLS - Best Overall: Abigail Lee

Multi Event Competition 2026

On 21st March 2026, we held our annual end of season Multi Event Competition. All athletes were required to complete all five events including:

Long Jump ; Shot Put or Discus ; Hurdles ; 70m / 100m ; 200m / 800m

Medals were presented at Presentation Day to as follows:

U6 Girls

Rivika Puri (2488 points)
Valerie Holden (1386 points)

U6 Boys

Paul Kurales (2973points)
Rory Alexander (2857 points)
James Oresti (1774 points)

U7 Girls

Zoe O'Donnell (2615 points)
Miriam Govier-Cole (2224 points)

U7 Boys

Ari Poberezovsky (3361 points)
Spencer Smedley (3084 points)
Alexander Reed (2823 points)

U8 Girls

Arina Zakurdaeva (3135 points)
Zoe Seccas (3062 points)
Jeanie Holden (2039 points)

U8 Boys

Julian Thompson (3186 points)
Faaris Nowrozi (2533 points)
Louca Oresti (2317 points)

U9 Girls

Amber Harrison (2019 points)
Layla Padayachee (2005 points)
Edison Reed (1809 points)

U9 Boys

Leo Govier-Cole (3397 points)
Raphael McLeod (3307 points)
Samuel Alexander (2692 points)

U10 Girls

Nika Zakurdaeva (2512 points)

U10 Boys

Xavier Seccas (3293 points)
Lee Newton (2671 points)
Dylan Jayawardane (2314 points)

U11 Girls

Claire Smith (2996 points)
Jemima Haggai (2088 points)
Mila Lichtenstein (2001 points)

U11 Boys

Toby Manshanden (2043 points)
Samuel Harrison (1676 points)
Jasper Brown (868 points)

U12 Girls

Selina Kurales (2167 points)
Clare Lee (1851 points)
Laila Zakurdaeva (1542 points)

U12 Boys

Prayag Malhotra (1788 points)
Joshua Buxey (1643 points)
William Thompson (1448 points)

U13 Girls

Lucy Foster (2438 points)
Giann Barratt (1518 points)

U13 Boys

Anav Sethi (3366 points)
Hugh Wagner (1683 points)
Elijah Windsor (1262 points)

U14 Girls

Zara Silva (2297 points)
Madeline Kostic (1020 points)

U14 Boys

Masaki Ng (2902 points)
Lior Lichtenstein (2702 points)
Zane Eden Marshall (2097 points)

U15 Boys

Fraser Lucas (3784 points)
Christian Silva (2963 points)
Cooper Barrett (2838 points)

U16 Girls

Abigail Lee (2015 points)

PB Awards

PB awards are given for most PBs for the season.

Junior PB Awards - Girls

1st Zoe Seccas - 25 PBs

2nd Miriam Govier-Cole - 22 PBs

3rd Chloe Kiki - 21 PBs

Junior PB Awards - Boys

1st Ari Poberezovsky - 26 PBs

2nd Benjamin Thomas - 25 PBs

3rd Alexander Tzouramanis - 24 PBs

Intermediate PB Awards - Girls

1st Claire Smith - 33 PBs

2nd Mika Lichtenstein - 28 PBs

3rd Mila Lichtenstein - 26 PBs

Intermediate PB Awards - Boys

1st Lee Newton - 26 PBs

2nd Leo Govier-Cole, Dylan Jayawardane & Francis Ford - 24 PBs

Senior PB Awards - Girls

1st Lucy Foster - 23 PBs

2nd Selina Kurales & Abigail Lee - 22 PBs

Senior PB Awards - Boys

1st William Thompson - 28 PBs

2nd Masaki Ng - 27 PBs

3rd Lior Lichtenstein - 25 PBs

Coaches Awards

The Coaches Awards are entirely discretionary. Season 2025-26 recipients are:

Krysha Kumaresan

Claire Smith

Flora Holden

Selina Kurales

Miette Windsor

Alexander Tzouramanis

Raphael McLeod

Prayag Malhotra

Anav Sethi

Cooper Barratt

Christian Silva

Xavier Kostic

Presidents Award

The Presidents Award is entirely discretionary. Season 2025-26 recipient is SERANA U17 and GIANN U13

Centre Awards

U6 - U8 Junior Champion:

JULIAN THOMPSON U8 and

ZOE SECCAS U8

U9 - U11 Intermediate Champion:

XAVIER SECCAS U10 and

CLAIRE SMITH U11

U12 - U17 Senior Champion:

MASAKI NG U14 and

SELINA KURALES U12 & LUCY FOSTER U13

Jessica Watson Award

The Jessica Watson award was created in 2023-24 season in memory of Noel and Lexie's granddaughter, Jessie, who coached Oakleigh athletes for many years, especially in the throws events, shot put, discus and javelin. To keep her in our memory, a perpetual trophy with the winners name on it and a permanent trophy awarded to best athlete in Shot Put, Discus and Javelin for the season.

Season 2025-26 recipient is LIOR LICHTENSTEIN U14

Lior placed 8th in Javelin at State Championships in March 2026. He also achieved OLAC Centre Records in U14B Javelin.

State Champion Award

The State Champion award was created in 2024-25 in recognition of taking home the GOLD in LAVIC State Championships during the season.

Season 2025-26 recipient for second year in a row is FRASER LUCAS U15

Fraser placed 1st in U15 800m and 1500m at State T&F Championships in March 2026.