Hello to all of our new and returning Moorabbin Athletes and Parents, we are so glad to finally be coming back.

This Friday the 27th is our first competiton of the season and things will be looking slighty different than normal.

Please take the time to read the changes below and listed info for what you need to know for Friday. 

UPON ARRIVAL

• Entry/exit will be via main driveway gates only.  Please do not attempt to access the track from any other point.

GENERAL

• The maximum number of patrons attending any given Competition night will be limited to 500.
• A maximum density quotient of 1 patron per 4 square metres applies to all areas. 
• Physical distancing (>1.5 metres) must be observed by all patrons at all times.  Physical distancing requirements for athletes are spelled out in detail in the ‘Competition’ section. 
• The maintenance of high standards of personal hygiene – such as regular hand sanitisation – is critical. 
• Equipment must be disinfected before and after use. 
• We will be aiming to “Get in, Compete, Get Out”, although for this week only, any athlete who competed last season is encouraged to hang around until the end of the competition, to collect awards from last season.
• Competition (track and field events) group sizes cannot exceed 50 athletes at a time.  Officials & volunteers conducting the event are in addition to the athletes.  
• Patrons should avoid all contact with others, such as handshaking and giving high fives. 
• Access to change rooms and toilets is permitted, however, please do not linger inside.  
• Face masks must be carried, at all times, by all patrons 12 years of age and older.  Masks should be worn if physical distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained.   
• Face masks must be worn, inside club rooms, at all times, by all patrons 12 years of age and older.
• Carpooling is to be avoided, for compliance with child safety standards and COVID-19 safety.  

EQUIPMENT

• Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles, towels and other personal items to avoid sharing where possible. 
• Athletes clothing items, such as tops, hoodies, etc, are to be separated when not worn to avoid contact with other athletes’ items.   
• Uniform items are not to be shared. 
• Blocks: will not be available for use at our competitions, at this stage.  This may change, later in the season.
• High jump: will not be part of the program, at this stage.  This may change, later in the season.
• Javelin: will not be part of the program, at this stage.  This may change, later in the season.
• Hurdles: will not be part of the program, at this stage.  This may change, later in the season.
• Discus/Shot Put: Throwing implements are to be cleaned with disinfectant wipes after every attempt.  Athletes will be required to sanitise their hands after using shared equipment. 
• Long/Triple jump: when athletes are leaving the pit, athletes must clean their hands of sand and sanitise.

COMPETITION

• Competition events must not exceed 50 athletes at a time.  This applies to both track and field events.  
• If there is more than one group of 50 people then groups must be spaced apart by 5m or more (unlikely at MLAC). 
• Field events: athletes must maintain 1.5m physical distancing while waiting for their attempts. 
• Track events: physical distancing of 1.5m between athletes is not required while competing (i.e. standing at start line and during the race).   
• Multiple heats may be lined up at the start line with 1.5 metres of spacing between each line of athletes.  
• Once a field event, with a maximum of 50 athletes, has concluded, the next group of 50 athletes can commence. 
• Upon completion of track event, athletes are to maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres.

Our parent duty roster for season 2020/21 is listed below.

Little athletics cannot run without your support and assistance. All children perform so much better with parental encouragement and support.

Anyone can help in some way, e.g., by holding a tape, raking the sand in a sandpit, putting the high jump bar back in place, retrieving the discus, recording results and many more.  All parents are expected to take turns in helping run our weekly activities.

Parents will also be rostered to assist with specific duties on a particular date throughout the season.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

MLAC is seeking a Platinum Sponsor for season 2020/21. 

To view our current sponsorship packages or find out more about the benefits of sponsoring MLAC click here

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