February – Achievement
The winner of the Coles February Athlete of the Month Achievement Award is Zayden Kamish from Southern Little Athletics Club!
Zayden’s standout performance at the State Combined Event Championships on February 24 and 25 earned him yet another gold medal with an impressive score of 4573 points. He’s a real winner, having clinched victory in this event every year he’s taken part. Plus, he blew away the competition by breaking the State Little Athletics Javelin record with a remarkable throw of 58.36 meters.
But Zayden’s not just about individual glory. He’s putting in the work to master the decathlon, training six days a week to ace all ten events. And when it comes to Javelin, he’s the best in his age group across Australia.
Beyond the track, Zayden’s a team player through and through. He’s always there early and stays late to help set up and pack away at club meets. Plus, he’s not just about winning for himself—he’s also a qualified Level 2 coach, eager to share his skills with others.
At only 17, Zayden’s future looks bright. Whether he sticks with coaching, dives into sports science, or continues his journey as a pro athlete, one thing’s for sure: he’s a shining example of dedication and success.
Let’s give it up for Zayden and all his fantastic accomplishment.
February – Commitment
The winner of the Coles February Athlete of the Month Commitment Award is Matilda Banks from Munno Para Little Athletics Club!
This season, Matilda’s passion and leadership shine through as she steps into the role of Senior Club Captain, nominated by the committee for her dedication to supporting younger athletes.
Beyond her own events, Matilda’s commitment to the sport is clear. She’s taken on the Officials Course this season and officiated at both PB days and the recent Combined Event in February with pride and professionalism.
Looking ahead, Matilda’s love for athletics remains strong. Even after her final year in little athletics, she plans to stay involved, continuing to officiate and learn from her peers and club coaches. She’s eager to deepen her understanding of the sport and potentially take on coaching roles in the future.
Matilda’s journey exemplifies the spirit of dedication and growth within the Munno Para LAC community. Let’s cheer her on as she continues to make her mark in the world of athletics!
Volunteer of the Month – February
Tracey’s love for the sport is infectious, spreading to everyone she meets. She’s been part of the club since she was a little athlete herself, earning life membership and taking on many roles on the committee.
Always ready to pitch in, this season Tracey has been helping out as an Official at SALAA events. Last season, she started the “Salisbury Squad” to keep older athletes interested and engaged. Plus, she’s a natural coach, always lending a hand at training sessions and making sure everyone feels welcome.
As Vice President, Tracey’s support and knowledge are invaluable. But it’s her quiet work behind the scenes that really makes our club shine.
A big thank you to Tracey for everything she does to make Salisbury Athletics Club awesome!
January – Achievement
The winner of the Coles January Athlete of the Month Achievement Award is Jack Hodson from Plympton Little Athletics Club!
Jack has already broken an impressive 5 Centre Records and equalised 1 in the 2023-24 Little Athletics SA Season for Triple Jump, 300m Hurdles, Long Jump AND High Jump TWICE!
Jack broke the Triple Jump and Long Jump records which have stood for 16 years! He broke the High Jump Centre Record which stood for 11 years.
Jack has been a part of the Plympton Little Athletics Club community since Tiny Tots all the way through U17’s. He has been Club Captain for Plympton for the past 5 Seasons, and he is now in his last year of Little Athletics as an U17 athlete.
Please join us in congratulating Jack and all his fantastic achievements! We wish the very best for the remainder of the 2023-24 Little Athletics SA Season and beyond!
January – Commitment
The winner of the Coles January Athlete of the Month Commitment Award is Tyler Stagg from Campbelltown Little Athletics Club.
Tyler has been an athlete at Campbelltown Little Athletics Club for 3 Seasons now and has since achieved a gold for Shot Put at the State Individual Championships. He also stands out as an athlete at the Club who takes the time to lift others up.
At the beginning of the 2023-24 Season, he approached a new Come and Try athlete and introduced himself and engaged in a conversation about how Little Athletics is all about giving things a go! The parent said that he saved the day for her nervous athlete who went on to enjoy the meet.
At the Copyworld Toshiba State PB Classic #2 a parent came and made a special mention of Tyler where his son hadn’t made a lower height in High Jump and was visibly upset. Tyler was seen to put his arm around him and give him a pep talk and helped change the other athletes’ mindset and the athlete continued on with higher jumps!
These moments just highlight a few reasons why Campbelltown Little Athletics Club is proud of Tyler to be at their Club.
Please give a big congratulations to Tyler and his commitment to the sport. Thank you, Tyler!
Volunteer of the Month – January
Through Luke’s efforts it is evident that participation amongst Northern Districts athletes for State PB Days has doubled.
He spends countless hours writing Northern Districts weekly programs, so athletes now are able to do 6 events weekly in the same amount of time as previous.
Luke also helps input results in each week, along with writing the weekly Newsletter that keeps families up to date on what’s happening in the Athletics Community.
Luke is also the Clubs MC every week and gets all athletes pumped up for each meet, he is also famous for his Coles Community week banana dance that all the athletes LOVED!
Please join us in congratulating Luke on all his hard work and dedication to the sport. Little Athletics appreciates all your efforts! Thank you, Luke!
December – Achievement
The winner of the Coles December Athlete of the Month Achievement Award is Mia Ehrlich from Magill Little Athletics Club!
Mia recently represented South Australia at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Perth where she achieved a total of three medals! Silver in the U14 80m Hurdles, Bronze in the U14 Triple Jump and Bronze in the U14 Long Jump.
Mia has already achieved an impressive 5 Centre Records in the 2023/24 Little Athletics SA Season for Javelin, Triple Jump, 80m Hurdles AND Long Jump twice!
Not only is Mia a great competitor on the track, she is a wonderful role model for younger athletes around the club, where she regularly leads the pre-meet warm up.
Please join us in congratulating Mia and all her achievements! We can’t wait to see what 2024 holds for Mia and look forward to following her journey as an athlete!
December – Commitment
The winner of the Coles December Athlete of the Month Commitment Award is Daniel Oddie from Mid Coast Little Athletics Club. Daniel has been a member of Mid Coast Little Athletics Club since starting as a Tiny Tot, and rarely ever misses a Club Meet.
Daniel has always had a love for running and his commitment to Little Athletics can be highlighted through his passion in assisting at Mid Coast LAC and beyond. He is always the first to arrive and is regularly seen setting up all the event sites. He regularly assists with the running of events in his age group and is always eager to try something new and help where he can.
At the School Sport SA State Cross Country Championships this year an athlete from another Club was struggling to finish the race and Daniel offered physical support to help his friend over the line, ensuring that he finished the event!
Daniel has put his hand up to assist as an Official at SAPSASA District Athletics Days and has also assisted with coaching his athletics team offering younger athletes competition pointers to ensure they have the best experience they can on competition day.
His willingness to help has led him to assist with parent allocations at State Events followed by his decision to start working as an Official. Daniel’s main focus this year is to make the Little Athletics SA State Team, but in case he does not make the team he has put his hand up to Officiate at the upcoming Australian Little Athletics Championships!
Please join us in congratulating Daniel on his achievements and dedication to the sport. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Volunteer of the Month – December
The winner of the Coles December of the Month Award is Peter McFarlene from Coastal Districts Little Athletics Club who has offered a tremendous amount of support to his Club! Peter is a grandfather of an U9 Athlete from Coastal Districts LAC, a committee member and age group coordinator.
Peter arrives early for weekly Club Meets and Club Trainings to assist with set-ups and stays late for pack-downs. He involves and trains athletes of all age groups to ensure everyone is pitching in help.
Peter ran additional training sessions for his relay team and ensured that all the teams were confirmed and knew what was required ahead of Relay Day. He is also promoting the Dream.Believe.Achieve Holiday Clinic and State PB Classic #2 amongst all athletes.
He is spoken very highly by committee members at Coastal Districts LAC stating he is organised, motivated and passionate!
Congratulations Peter! Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed!