(LAPS) Program
Through the Little Athletics Program for Schools (LAPS) program, all Little Athletics Associations aim to deliver an outstanding educational athletic program that provides a high quality experience to every participant.
The children involved will develop basic running, jumping and throwing skills by participating in highly active sessions with Australian Track & Field Coaches Association qualified coaches.
Our qualified coaches travel to schools and coach students in Sprints, Relays, Hurdles, Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump and High Jump. Which event, and the number of events to be coached is up to the school. LAPS is a flexible program so that we can tailor to every school’s needs! Coaches can visit the school for a one-off session or a program of regular sessions over many weeks!
About the Program
Through the Little Athletics Program for Schools (LAPS) program, all Little Athletics Associations aim to deliver an outstanding educational athletic program that provides a high quality experience to every participant.
The children involved will develop basic running, jumping and throwing skills by participating in highly active sessions with Australian Track & Field Coaches Association qualified coaches.
Our qualified coaches travel to schools and coach students in Sprints, Relays, Hurdles, Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump and High Jump. Which event, and the number of events to be coached is up to the school. LAPS is a flexible program so that we can tailor to every school’s needs! Coaches can visit the school for a one-off session or a program of regular sessions over many weeks!
Further Infomation
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 (PB's). Little Athletics recognises that children vary widely in shape, size and athletic ability, and thus is one of few sports that successfully caters for all. Your local Centre representative will be able to tell you how much their uniforms cost. Footwear must be worn in all events, by all competing members.
FREE in-servicing of the teacher accompanying each group is available during the coaching session and a certificate will be issued.
At the end of the school coaching program, all students will receive a certificate of participation.
Objectives
The purposes for which LAA is established are:
- To represent the affiliated Associations in expressing policy in matters pertaining to Little Athletics at national level.
- To encourage the development of children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities.
- To unify the purpose and activity of the affiliated Associations by providing:
- Not espouse the cause of any political or religious belief.
- To institute and regulate national athletic competitions with rules as determined by the LAA and with the conduct of such competitions being delegated, at the option of the LAA, to any affiliated Association.
- To abide by the rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for the conduct of events where no specific LAA rule or determination exists.