Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc.
Family, Fun and Fitness since 12 November 1968
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Summer Season 2026/27 Relay Competitions
Please scroll down for more information about relay competitions our athletes participate in and how to register:
· Mentone Relay Day - Sunday 15 November (U8 & above)
· Regional Relay Carnival - Saturday 21 November (U9 & above)
https://www.mentonelac.com.au/mentone-relay-day
https://lavic.com.au/calendar/
ABOUT WAVERLEY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
Little Athletics is a Centre based Track & Field competition for children aged between 5 and 16. For more details check out What is Little Athletics? or download flyer.
Summer Track & Field Season runs from Oct to March. Winter Season (Cross Country) runs from April to August.
Waverley Little Athletics Centre is based at Central Reserve Athletics Track in Glen Waverley, is affiliated with Little Athletics Victoria and is part of the Southern Metropolitan Region (SMR). Not near Glen Waverley? Find your nearest Centre.
Little Athletics is a volunteer run, community based, non profit organisation providing athletic opportunities for our children. Our motto is Family, Fun, Fitness. We aim to strike a balance between development, competition and having fun. Little Athletics is one of the few sports where parents can become fully involved in their child's sporting interests. Our centre has an enthusiastic committee responsible for organising the centre, and we need parents to help out on Saturday mornings at the events.
On Sat mornings, the children go around in their age groups and compete in 4 - 6 different athletic events each week, with an emphasis on personal bests and learning athletic skills and improving techniques. Extra coaching available mid-week.
SUMMER SEASON 2026-27
All systems go for Summer Season 2026/27.
Information morning, Have a Go, buy uniform tops, say hello to our Committee members on Saturday 19th September, come anytime between 10 am & midday.
First week of athletics, Saturday 3rd October, 8.30 am for 8.45 am warm up
NEW families, you can do 2 x FREE trials, any Saturday morning from Sat 3rd Oct. Please register online: https://lavic.com.au/membership/new-member/
RETURNING members, please register by 30th Sept for early bird fees with family discounts: https://lavic.com.au/membership/returning-member/renew-registration/
More information:
www.waverleylac.com.au
www.lavic.com.au
MID-WEEK TRAINING:
Please note that parents MUST remain at the track during training sessions. Details at the moment, subject to change.
Monday – 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Running – Coach Ryan
Starts Monday 12 October U9 and above only
Tuesday – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Sprints, Hurdles & Jumps – Coach Angela
Starts Tuesday 20 October U10 and above only
Wednesday – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Throws – Coach Shane
Starts Wednesday 14th October U10 & above only
Any cancellations will be put on WhatsApp, Facebook and our website.
WAVERLEY - A CHILD SAFE CENTRE
WLAC is a Child Safe Centre. Kids, we expect you to enjoy doing athletics in a fun, safe environment with your friends.
We follow all LAVic and Child Safe Guidelines to ensure the safety and security of our children.
For more information, please visit our Child Safe Organisation page.
18/10/2026 - Summer Season 2026/27 Relay Competitions
Hi Waverley Families,
Relay season is almost here, and we’re excited to give our athletes another opportunity to represent Waverley, compete with their friends and experience the fun of team athletics!
Relays are always a highlight of the season. They bring a different dimension to athletics, where teamwork, encouragement and getting those baton changes right are just as important as speed. Whether your child is a seasoned competitor or trying relays for the first time, it’s a fantastic way to build confidence, make friendships and be part of a team.
WHAT ARE RELAYS?
In a relay, athletes work together as a team, with each runner completing a section of the race and passing a baton to the next runner. Each team member plays an important role, and success comes from supporting one another, practising together and working as a team.
Relays are great for developing sprinting skills, baton-change technique, confidence, sportsmanship and team spirit. Most importantly, they’re a lot of fun!
WHAT EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
Waverley participates in three relay competitions during the summer season:
1. Mentone Relay Day – Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: Dolamore Reserve, Parkdale.
Mentone Relay Day is a fun, welcoming introduction to competitive relays and a great opportunity for athletes to experience racing as part of a team.
Available events include:
- U6-U7: Shuttle relay.
- U8: 4 × 100m relay.
- U9-U17: 4 × 100m, 4 × 200m and Swedish Medley (100m, 300m, 200m and 400m).
- Parents: Shuttle Relay
Depending on the event, teams can be girls, boys or mixed. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the excitement of relays in a supportive environment.
2. Southern Metro Region Relay Carnival – Saturday 21 November 2026
The Region Relay Carnival is for U9–U17 athletes and brings together athletes from centres across the Southern Metro Region (SMR).
Available events include:
- 4 × 100m relays (boys, girls and mixed)
- 4 × 200m relays (boys, girls and mixed)
- Swedish Medley (100m, 300m, 200m and 400m) (same sex only)
This carnival is an exciting opportunity to compete against other centres, represent Waverley and work towards qualifying for the State Relay Championships.
There are also Multi-Class relay events for eligible athletes.
3. State Relay Championships – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026
The State Relay Championships are the next step for successful teams.
How does qualification work?
- Athletes compete at the SMR Carnival first.
- Relay teams must qualify through the Region Carnival to progress to State.
- Athletes in successful qualifying teams then have the opportunity to compete against the best relay teams from across Victoria.
The State Championships are split across the weekend, with U9–U12 and Multi-Class events on Saturday 12 December, and U13–U17 events on Sunday 13 December.
REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST AND COMMITMENT
If your child would like to be part of relay season, please complete the Relay Registration Form using the link below. This will help us plan teams, coordinate athletes and manage registrations.
Before applying, please check the dates above and ensure your child is available for the events they wish to participate in. Athletes selected for teams are expected to commit to the relevant competition dates, as having all team members available is essential for successful team preparation and participation.
Click here to Register for Relays
Team selection will consider a combination of factors, including athletic performance, relay technique, training participation, commitment and teamwork. Being a great relay team member is about more than just running fast!
We’ll share further information about Waverley team selections and training sessions as these are confirmed.
We encourage all eligible athletes to get involved, give relays a go and enjoy being part of a Waverley team. Let’s make this a fantastic relay season!
Go Waverley!
Waverley Little Athletics
11/10/2026 - Summer Season 2026/27 Relay Competitions
RELAY SEASON IS COMING!
· Mentone Relay Day - Sunday 15 November (U8 & above)
· Regional Relay Carnival - Saturday 21 November (U9 & above)
More information regarding team selections, events and arrangements will be provided as we get closer to each carnival.
Relay events are always a fantastic part of the Little Athletics season and a great opportunity for our athletes to compete as a team and support one another.
We field 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m and Swedish relay (100, 300m, 200m, 400m) teams - girls, boys and mixed.
https://www.mentonelac.com.au/mentone-relay-day
https://lavic.com.au/calendar/
02/10/2026 - Week 1 - Sat 3rd Oct - CANCELLED
Weather forecast for tomorrow morning, Sat 3rd Oct, not looking the best - storms and more rain. So we are cancelling. Enjoy a sleep in for the last weekend of the school holidays.
Hope to see you all next Sat 10th Oct, 8.30am for 8.45 am warm up.
