Little Athletics encourages children aged from 3 to 17, regardless of ability, to strive to achieve their best in the full range of athletic events. The emphasis is on fun, fitness and improvement, not winning. All events use equipment specifically designed to be appropriate for the size and ability of the child. It is safe, fun and develops all around fitness.
Torrens Valley Little Athletics Centre invites registrations from children living in Birdwood, Gumeracha, Mt Torrens, Lobethal, Woodside, Kersbrook, Cudlee Creek, Charleston, Mt Pleasant and surrounding areas.
Athletes, depending on age, compete in long jump, high jump, triple jump, discus, shotput, javelin, sprints, walking, middle distance running and cross country.
Little Athletics teaches more than sports skills – discipline, respect, and teamwork are all part of the training.
Studies show that children who have participated in Little Athletics have better coordination, flexibility, and mobility.
Little Athletes perform better in all sports, and perhaps more importantly go on to develop healthy lifestyles, including participation in all sports, which undoubtedly improves the length and quality of their lives.
Perhaps not surprisingly, studies also indicate that children who have enjoyed Little Athletics also do better in their academic studies and have more highly developed social skills.
So let’s not be modest about Little Athletics-”The Worlds Biggest Little Sport”!