Athletic Events Guide
Check out the list of events below. Each has a video from Little Athletics Australia explaining the events.
Official Rules and Training Resources:
Summer (Track and Field)
The Centre cycles through three or four programs throughout the Track and Field (Summer) season. These may vary slightly during the season or year to year based on enrolment numbers. Scroll to the end to see the Weekly Programs for Season 2025-26.
Field Events
Discus and Shot Put
Done by all age groups (U6-U17).
High Jump (Fosbury Flop)
Done by U11-U17.
Long Jump and Triple Jump
Long Jump is done by all age groups (U6-U17). Triple Jump (also known as the Hop, Step and Jump) is done by U11-U17.
Vortex and Javelin
Vortex is done by U6-U10 and is an introduction to the throwing style required for Javelin. Javelin is done by U11-U17.
Track Events
Running
The following events are run in lanes. 70 and 100 Metre events are usually run on the Sprint Track but are sometimes run on the back straight of the Circular Track.
Lane Races:
- 70 Metres (U6-U17)
- 100 Metres (U6-U17)
- 200 Metres (U6-U17)
- 400 Metres (U9-U17)
Long Distance (Circular Track):
- 300 Metres (U6-U7)
- 600 Metres (U8)
- 800 Metres (U9-U17)
- 1500 Metres (U11-U17)
Walks (Race Walking)
Race Walking is on the inner two lanes of the Circular Track
- 300 Metres (U6-U7)
- 700 Metres (U8-U9)
- 1100 Metres (U10-U11)
- 1500 Metres (U12-U17)
Hurdles
Short Hurdles (Run in lanes on the Sprint Track):
- 60 Metres (U8-U10)
- 80 Metres (U11-U13 + U14 Girls)
- 90 Metres (U14 Boys + U15-U16 Girls)
- 100 Metres (U15-U16 Boys + U17 Girls)
- 110 Metres (U17 Boys)
Long Distance Hurdles (Run in lanes on the Circular Track):
- 200 Metre (U13-U14)
- 300 Metre (U15-U17)
Winter (Cross Country)
Cross Country is held from April through to August on Saturday mornings, beginning at 9am.
It is open to all athletes in Under 6 to Under 17.
Waverley joins forces with Knox LAC as well as running at a few Open Days in the South Eastern suburbs.
The distances range from 500m (U6) to 3000m (U17) and the courses take you up and down hills, on bush tracks and through the odd puddle and mud !!!
There is no cost to athletes already registered with Waverley for the summer season and the uniform is the same as what you already have.
Cross Country is held RAIN, HAIL or SHINE!
For any queries please contact crosscountry@waverleylac.com.au or look on our Cross Country Page for more info.
Cancellations (Summer Track & Field)
During the summer Track & Field season, the President and the Arena Manager will inspect the track at about 7:45am before making a decision whether to cancel due to extreme weather conditions.
Cancellations will be communicated to our families via WhatsApp &/or email, website and our Facebook page.
Occasionally, the rain may set in after we have started, in which case the safety of the track will be monitored closely!
As we normally finish before midday, before the day gets too hot, it is unusual to have a cancellation due to heat.
Synthetic Track Access Note:
When a cancellation of the Waverley weekly program occurs because of wet weather, local synthetic tracks are available at Nunawading, Knox, Springvale and Caulfield. Little Athletes from Waverley are welcome to make use of these facilities.
On-field Information and Forms
Weekly Programs
Full Schedule List:
- Saturday 29/11/2025 8:30 Week 9 - Oakleigh Combined
- Saturday 06/12/2025 8:30 Week 10 - Program A
- Thursday 11/12/2025 18:00 Week 11 - Twilight B
- Saturday 20/12/2025 8:30 Week 12 - Xmas
- Saturday 24/01/2026 8:30 Week 13 - Program B
- Saturday 31/01/2026 8:30 Week 14 - Oakleigh Combined
- Thursday 05/02/2026 18:00 Week 15 - Twilight A
- Saturday 14/02/2026 8:30 Week 16 - Program C
- Sunday 15/02/2026 Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser
- Saturday 21/02/2026 8:30 Week 17 - Program D
- Saturday 28/02/2026 8:30 Week 18 - Waverley Gift
- Thursday 05/03/2026 18:00 Week 19 - Twilight B
- Saturday 14/03/2026 8:30 Week 20 - Relaython
- Saturday 21/03/2026 8:30 Week 21 - Season Close
- Saturday 28/03/2026 10:00 Week 22 - Presentation and AGM day