Ku‑ring‑gai Little Athletics Centre is part of Australia’s iconic Little Athletics movement; a modified athletics program designed specifically for children. Little Athletics introduces kids to the fundamentals of running, jumping, throwing and walking, with activities tailored to suit their age, ability and stage of development.

At KLAC, we believe in helping every child “Be Your Best”, with a strong focus on fun, participation, skill development and confidence. Our centre proudly reflects the national Little Athletics motto: Family, Fun and Fitness.

Each season, more than 100,000 children across Australia take part in Little Athletics, building the foundation skills used in all sports, speed, agility, balance, coordination and strength. At Ku‑ring‑gai Little Athletics, we deliver this experience locally at Bannockburn Oval, providing a supportive, community‑focused environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Whether your child is new to sport or already loves running, KLAC offers a welcoming place to develop athletic skills, make friends and enjoy healthy outdoor activity with the whole family involved.

Children Aged 4 to 19 are eligible to participate. Children born in 2022 will be in a group called Tiny Tots. This is a modified program that is designed to develop the children's fundamental movements of running, jumping and throwing through fun and enjoyable activities. 

All above ages 6s to U20s are grouped into their own age bracket and gender (6s, 12s, etc). There are no standards requirements athletes have to meet, so children of ALL abilities are encouraged to join in. These athletes participate in different running, jumping, throwing and walking events on a week-to-week basis.

Little Athletics Summer season runs from September through to late March. More details can be found on our season calendar. Ku-ring Gai Little Athletics Centre also conducts cross-country during the winter months, taking place during April to July. More information on this will be provided in March 2027.

KLAC hold one weekly competition every Saturday. A weekly competition is where the athletes participate in a variety of events and can have their results recorded. KLAC also hold training sessions during the week. These sessions are not compulsory but are an option for athletes to improve their skills. More information on training sessions is available here.

Little Athletics includes a range of athletic (track and Field) events in any given weekly programme. The events include Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance, Race Walking, Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and Javelin.

Children can join with nay skill level or fitness. Children are given plenty of encouragement to achieve personal bests (PBs). Little athletics recognises that children can vary in shape, size, and athletic ability, and thus is one of the few sports that successfully caters for everyone.

Little Athletics is grassroots, not for profit organisation which is run entirely by volunteers. As a result, it is very reasonably priced and provides great value for money for children's sporting activities.

Tiny Tots is: $177; 6s is $245, 7s- U20s is $272.This cost includes a Saturday Competition T-shirt, A 50-year Commemorative Cap, Weekly Saturday morning carnivals at Bannockburn Oval, Weekly Training, Zone & Regional Championships, Relays, NSWA event registration, Strong community and volunteer support, no volunteer bond, Active Kids Vouchers are accepted. 

Some Championships registrations attract individual fees. A 15% family discount applies to help families, when 3 or more siblings register. Please refer to the table for more details.

If your child would like to take part, please register here and follow the prompts from the 3 August.

Age Groups are determined by year of birth. Please refer to the Age Groups Calculator section of our website. Link to be inserted

Yes, Your child can trial for a week at KLAC. This year our trial will beheld on Saturday 17 October. Please sign up for your child trial here and more information will be sent to you in September.

If your child would like to take part, please register here and follow the prompts from the 3 August.

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All athletes are given a Saturday Competition top which they are required to wear during the season. Athletes can wear their own comfortable shorts and running shoes.

KLAC have qualified coaches who offer training sessions during the week. More information on this is available here

Registrations will open on Sunday 3 August 2025 at 10am.

Yes! We offer a discount for families that register 3 or more children. The registration will be reduced by 15% per child, if 3 or more children are registered in the same transaction under a common parent.

If you are new to Little Athletics, proof of age is required. You will need to show a Birth Certificate or Passport when you pick up your registration pack prior to the first competition.

Athletes are welcome to enjoy a two-week free trial at our competition meets. Trial membership is only open to athletes who have not previously been a member of a Little Athletics Club. If the athlete wishes to compete on a subsequent week, they must officially register as a pid member. The trail list will open when registrations open. Please note that registered athletes will be given priority over trialists if our registration volumes are significant, which is often the case in younger age groups.

Our first competition will take place on Saturday 17 September 2026. Competition numbers and age patches will be distributed in advance of this date. We will email you about the process for picking these up.

We understand families juggle many commitments. While regular attendance helps athletes improve and stay connected, there’s no penalty for missing a week. Events are individual, and participation is flexible.

Yes! KLAC welcomes out of area athletes, especially if our programs, facilites or training days better suit your needs. You're not restricted by post-code, choose what's best for your family..

We have a lot of great information on our website,for general enquiries please email info@klac.org.au. For questions relating to registration, please email our Registrar, Keri Garnys at registrar@klac.org.au

Replacement competition t-shirts are available for purchase during the season, subject to availability. Replacements shirts will be charged at $30

Replacement bibs can be purchased with a 2 week turnaround. Please email registrar@klac.org.au stating your child's name and number. Unfortunately we are unable to change bibs for preferred numbers.

KLAC General training is held on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30pm during the Little Athletics Season (September–March) Sessions are run by qualified coaches and grouped by age and ability. Specialised training for 9s and up are held during the week, the schedule will be posted on our website and social media pages in early September.

Replacement bibs can be purchased with a 2 week turnaround. Please email registrar@klac.org.au stating your child's name and number. Unfortunately we are unable to change bibs for preferred numbers.

If you are unsure please come and trial. You can register your interest in trialing here

Registration Packs, including bib, age patch and tshirt can be picked up on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026. More information will be sent closer to the time.