Regional Relay Nominations Still Open!

General Program Night

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening under the moonlight at Bracken Ridge Little Athletics! Our field is turning spooktacular with eerie events and spooky fun for all our little ghouls and goblins 🧙‍♀️🦇

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📍 Details

• Date: Friday, 24th October
• Time: Warm-ups from 6:00pm (Age Group Photos taken throughout the night)
• Location: McPherson Park, Denham Street, Bracken Ridge brackenridgela.asn.au

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🧛 Dress to distress!

Add a haunted twist to your Little Athletics uniform and show off your most creative Halloween look — your club shirt is still a must!

🏆 A fangtastic prize awaits the best-dressed ghoul or goblin!

So grab your capes, witches’ hats, and spooky spirits — it’s going to be a ghoulishly good night! 🌙

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📝 Friendly Reminders & Tips

• Arrive no later than 5:50pm, especially if you need to sign your friend in or get familiar with the schedule.
• Wear your full Bracken Ridge uniform. If a friend is coming, let them know what age group they’ll compete in.
• Parents/guardians: don’t forget the parent roster — it’s how we keep everything running smoothly.
• Bring water, and a positive attitude!
• Dogs are not permitted (assistance animals allowed)

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🏅 Regional Relay Nominations Still Open!

If your athlete would like to represent Bracken Ridge Little Athletics at the Regional Relays, now’s the time to nominate!
These relays are a fantastic opportunity to experience team competition and show club spirit.
Speak with your a committee member on Friday night for details on how to register before nominations close.

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We’re looking forward to another great night of athletics, fun, and friendship. See you all at the track Friday night!

🏃‍Register Now for Little Athletics!🏃‍♀️

Are you ready for a fun, active, and rewarding season? Registration is now open for the Bracken Ridge Little Athletics club, and we can’t wait to welcome both new and returning athletes to the track!

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📌 Why Join Little Athletics?

• It’s a great way for kids to build fitness, coordination, and confidence.
• We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to try all events; sprints, jumps, throws, and more.
• It’s also an excellent opportunity to make new friends, learn good sporting habits, and enjoy regular Friday night meets with a dedicated community of families and coaches.

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📝 How to Register

Here’s a step-by-step overview of how registration works at Bracken Ridge:

1. Go to the Registration Page
   Navigate to our registration section on the club website (Centre Information → Registration).
2. Create or Login to an Account on Sports80
   If you’re new, you’ll need to create a profile for your child. Returning members may already have an account.
3. Select Age Group & Events
   Choose the appropriate age group based on your child’s date of birth. Make sure to check which events are included some programs (Tiny Tots, U6, etc.) may be skills-based or modified.
4. Pay Registration Fees
   Registration includes:
   • Club membership and administrative fees
   • Affiliation to the state Little Athletics body
   • Insurance
     The exact fees are listed on the registration page (or in the “Registration” centre information).
5. Complete Required Forms
   There may be waiver or consent forms, medical/health details, or volunteer/parent roster acknowledgements. Ensure you fill these out or aware of roster requirements.
6. Attend the First Meet / Orientation
   Once registered, The best place for information is our facebook page.

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💡 Tips for Smooth Registration

• Read All Instructions Carefully – Age group cutoffs, uniform requirements, parent roster obligations, and event schedules will all be in the registration documentation and centre handbook.
• Volunteer Where You Can – A successful season depends on parent help: timing, marshals, setup, etc. Many clubs require or encourage volunteer contributions.
• Ask Questions – If anything’s unclear (age group, fees, events), reach out to the club committee or registration team via email or their contact form.

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✅ What Happens After You Register

• You’ll receive confirmation of your registration and payment.
• Your child can begin participating in weekly meets, training, and events for the season.
• You’ll be required to sign up for parent rosters (or given opportunity) to help with parent duties, which help make the nights run smoothly.

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We’re thrilled to kick off another season full of fun, competition, growth, and community. Whether your child is just starting out or has competed before, Bracken Ridge Little Athletics is a wonderful place to be.

Don’t wait register now, and let’s get ready for a great season together!

Key Event: Hurdles Night!

We’re back this Friday night for Week 5 of our season at McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge. After an exciting hurdles week, this week will be a general program night with a balanced mix of sprints, throws, jumps, and skills activities for all age groups.

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📍 Details

• Date: Friday, 3rd October
• Time: Warm-ups from 6:00pm (please aim to arrive a little earlier to get organised)
• Location: McPherson Park, Denham Street, Bracken Ridge brackenridgela.asn.au

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🌟 Highlights This Week

Great opportunity to practice sprints, long jump, shot put, discus, and more.

Full range of track and field events across the age groups.

Tiny Tots will enjoy their fun activity program.

U6s continue with their skills-based program.

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📝 Friendly Reminders & Tips

• Arrive no later than 5:50pm, especially if you need to sign your friend in or get familiar with the schedule.
• Wear your full Bracken Ridge uniform. If a friend is coming, let them know what age group they’ll compete in.
• Parents/guardians: don’t forget the parent roster — it’s how we keep everything running smoothly.
• Bring water, and a positive attitude!

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💡 Why This Night Will Be Great

• A relaxed meet with the usual events sprinting, jumping, throwing & more
• Opportunity to make memories with teammates and friends

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We can’t wait to see all our athletes out on the track and in the field this Friday. Let’s make Hurdles Night a great one!

Hey Bracken Ridge families & little athletes!
Get ready our weekly meet is back this Friday, and it’s going to be extra special. 💪

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📍 Details

• Date: Friday, 19 September
• Time: Warm-ups from 6:00pm (please aim to arrive a little earlier to get organised)
• Location: McPherson Park, Denham Street, Bracken Ridge brackenridgela.asn.au+1

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🌟 What’s On This Week

• Roster now open! Proudly sponsored by Streamlined Accountants — thanks for your support. 🙌
• “Bring a Friend” Week — registered athletes, you’re invited to bring a friend along to try Little Athletics for FREE! ❤
  • Friends must sign in on the sign-on sheet near the clubhouse
  • Make sure they compete in the correct age group (check the table in photos / the info sheets) even if they’re in the same school grade

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📝 Friendly Reminders & Tips

• Arrive no later than 5:50pm, especially if you need to sign your friend in or get familiar with the schedule.
• Wear your full Bracken Ridge uniform. If a friend is coming, let them know what age group they’ll compete in.
• Parents/guardians: don’t forget the parent roster — it’s how we keep everything running smoothly.
• Bring sunscreen, hat, water, and a positive attitude!

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💡 Why This Night Will Be Great

• Great chance for new faces to try out Little Athletics in a supportive environment
• A relaxed meet with the usual events — sprinting, jumping, throwing & more
• Opportunity to make memories with teammates and friends

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We can’t wait to see everyone on Friday! Let’s kick off “Bring a Friend Week” in style and make it a night to remember. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

If you’ve got questions or need help, feel free to message us or chat with committee members at the meet.