Presidents Message
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Welcome back to MLAC for our 2015/16 season. A very warm welcome to all our new families. We hope you find the Centre friendly and encourage you and your children to get as much out of your time here as you can.
There have been some exciting developments over the winter break in areas of track / facility funding, coaches and equipment as we strive to better the centre and improve your experience at Moorabbin. Keep an eye on your email and Centre info for more news.
Each year I take aim at a particular area I feel we need to improve and this year sadly, the message is the same as last years’. It is the area of ‘parental support’.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS…MLAC is not a child minding service or a ‘drop off centre’ for your child. A parent must be present during competition. We need you to help us run competition nights…it’s that simple…that is how this centre works and it cannot work without your help.
Be involved, leave your phone in the car and enjoy your children’s efforts. They’ll love you for it.
Each year we try and assist families in learning the basics of measuring, recording and even correct technique to ensure all age groups have adequate support. This year we will be running a special night on the first scheduled training night Wednesday October 7 to help you learn the basics. We cannot emphasize enough how important this session will be and hope it is well supported.
Please be mindful to encourage your child to participate in ALL events regardless of their ability. We always reinforce the message that your children run against their own personal clock and jump and throw against their own personal tape measures. Little Athletics is about being your best.
Finally, we have built quite a reputation in recent times at both Regional and State events. I urge you to encourage your children to continue to support these important events. This is where your children get a real taste for healthy structured competition at a higher level. The events are well run and are an extremely worthwhile experience.
Good luck to all our athletes as we look forward to a great season. For competition nights please be prepared and on time.
Kind regards
Andrew Robinson, President MLAC
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