26/01/12 Congratulations to David Murrihy

Congratulations to Knox LAC’s very own David Murrihy who was one of the nominees in the Knox City Council Australia Day Local Awards. David and his family were guests at the Australia Day Local Awards Breakfast on Thursday where he was presented with his certificate. Well done David.

Our photographer was also able to get an extremely rare photo at the awards – Mike Kerr wearing long pants.

21/01/12 Normal competition & Special Thanks

The second half of the 2011/12 T&F season started on Saturday and despite the school holidays a large number of athletes (including some athletes from other Centres) not only attended the competition but were able to compete on the new track for the first time.

The next competition will be Program A next Friday night (Jan. 27th) commencing at 6pm SHARP (LAVic State Relay Championships at Lakeside on Sat. 28th). Check the website or Knox LAC Bounceback SMS for any updates/changes.




The Centre wishes to thank the following who have assisted with the letter box drop required for the fireworks display at the Knox LAC Open Twilight On Feb 11th:

• Shelly Bishop who has taken on the role of co-ordinating the volunteers doing the letterbox drop;

• The 22 volunteers who will be walking the streets around Knox Park over the next week or so completing the letter drop;

• Chris Porta (Shelly’s brother) and Advent Print Management for donating their services and printing the fireworks letters (approx 3500).

The Centre had a fantastic turnout for the second Working Bee on Sunday with 33 adults and 3 children from nearly every club assisting with the clean-up of the complex and tackling some scheduled jobs for the enjoyment of all those who attend Knox LAC. Special thanks to the 9 people who have turned up to both Working Bees so far this season.

Thanks to: BAYSWATER (Stephen Egan), BORONIA (David Murrihy, Paul Borg, Jamie Lawson, Shelly Bishop) DORSET (George Tzilantonis Grant, Sharon Pendergast & their 3 children) THE FIELDS (Debbie Martine, Rajah Jeevaraj, Rob Marcianti, Keith Gay) FAIRPARK FLYERS (Linda Power, Rita Barbis, Stephen Hough, Russell Speight) KNOXFIELD (Grant Bertram, Chris McKissack) ROWVILLE (Jarrod Parker, Gil Hodges, Grant Kay, Steve Lillie, Adrian Dickinson) ROWVILLE LAKES ( Danny Ryan, Tim Beer, Steve Carlin, Kevin & Debra Kitteringham) SCORESBY (Paul Sleeman, Alf Kasperczyk, Kar Lim) WANTIRNA (Shane Dickson, Phil Matthews) and to Jeff Papworth for manning the BBQ. Thanks also to Bakers Delight Ferntree Gully for the donation of bread and rolls for the BBQ.




20/01/12 Coaching Update

19/01/12 Knox Open Twilight

Don't forget to put your entry form in this Saturday for the Open Twilight on Feb 11th. This will be the first major event held on the newly resurfaced Knox Park track. There'll be plenty of fun activities for the kids and the night will conclude with a fireworks display.


19/01/12 Working Bee this Sunday

We need plenty of rakes this Sunday, so please bring a rake in addition to any other handy tools, such as spades, brooms, whippersnippers, blowers, building tools, wheel barrows, gloves etc.

17/01/12 We're Back, and Looking Great!!


The Knox Track has officially re-opened as of today, at 4pm, 17th January 2012.

The Knox Centre Executive would like to thank the Knox Council and the Knox Park Board of Management for completing the project on-time, and also to our parents and athletes for their patience.

Our track is a "Type 1" (the rubber granules on the surface are much finer than regular synthetic tracks) one of only three in the state with one being Lakeside Stadium.

Competition will re-commence at the track this Saturday with a modified Program C.

The Working Bee is also on this Sunday starting at 8am for the parents who haven't participated as yet to obtain their $30 "Working Bee' refund. We need many hands to assist to bring the track back up to scratch so please bring along any tools you think will assist, such as rakes, spades, brooms, whippersnippers, blowers, building tools, wheel barrows, gloves etc.




15/01/12 LAVic Survey

LAVic are currently running a survey that they would like parents to complete. In particular, there are a couple of questions regarding when we would prefer to have relays and multi event championship events. If you wish to make your voice heard (please do), you can do the survey HERE (takes about 5 minutes). There is also a prize draw for participants.


15/01/12 Open Twilight Fireworks

We need to notify all our neighbours within a 1KM radius of the track about the fireworks display, sponsored by Ray Abley Real Estate, that will be taking place at the end of our Open Twilight on Feb. 11th (get your entries in quickly!). Volunteers are required for a letterbox drop to meet this requirement. The more people, the easier the task for everyone. Please contact the coordinator, Shelly Bishop, on 0418 582 413, 9779 3980 (H) or email to sbsbbishop@optusnet.com.au to advise what area(s) you can do, and for further details.


13/01/12 Long and triple Jump Training

Long and triple Jump training with Steve Morris will re-commence on Monday 30/01/12 at 4:30pm.

07/01/12 Region Track and Field Entry

If you can't post a cheque, then please call Julie on 0414 816 107 to arrange payment. The entry form  is HERE.


06/1/12 Update on track upgrade (and other work)

Work on the track upgrade has been going to schedule and is in its final stages. As per the photos below, the laying of the new track surface has been completed including the full track and run-offs, the Big D (HJ/Jav), the new javelin area and LJ/TJ. Line marking has commenced and cleanup work is underway. Please note that the complex is still closed (i.e. no competition or training) until all work is completed, and the track is handed back to the Board of Management by the Council. All tenants and groups will be advised when the complex is re-opened.

Upgrading the Presentation area is also underway with the fencing around the area now complete and the gardens cleaned up and replanted. Thanks to those people (some who gave up a days annual leave) who attended a special working bee this week to continue the work for the benefit of all those who attend the complex – thanks to Debbie Martine, Lorelle Stevenson, Grant Bertram, John Beagley, Noel Eastwood, Phil Bateman, Russell Speight and Phil Matthews. Further work on this area will be part of the planned working bees (Jan 22nd and Feb 5th).

For any inquiries regarding the track upgrade or the working bees, please contact Russell Speight ( Knox LAC President) or Stephen Egan ( Knox LAC Secretary).




06/01/12 Knox Centre New Uniform Competition *** Links Fixed ***

Reminder that entries are still open in the competition to design a new Centre uniform in the traditional colours of predominately yellow and black. The winner will have their 2012/13 season fees paid for by the Centre, and a free Knox uniform designed by YOU! There will also be consolation prizes for those short listed.

You may print and use the template available from HERE to colour in a design.

Or if you prefer using a computer, the LAVic Logo available HERE and Knox Centre logo HERE can be used in the set positions as shown in the template above.

The Knox colours, from the Pantone colour chart, are Pantone Black and Pantone Gold 108. See: http://broidery.ru/files/library/embroidery/PANTONE.htm.

The number 23 can either be black or yellow with size examples available from the
LAVic Centre Uniform Booklet available from HERE.

Applications close Saturday 4th February 2012 so they can be ready for the start of the 2012/13 season.


06/01/12 Award Nominations

Closing dates for the following awards requiring nomination applications are fast approaching:

1. FTG Suzuki “Against the Odds” Award – closing date 25 Feb 2012;

2. McDonalds Volunteer Award – closing date 25 Feb 2012;

3. Knox Centre Distinguished Service Award – closing date 25 Feb 2012;

4. Knox Centre Life Member Award – closing date 25 Feb 2012;

5. LAVic Volunteer of the Year – closing date 12 May 2012;

6. LAVic Coach of the Year – closing date 02 June 2012;

7. Victoria Day Award – closing date 02 June 2012.

Centre members may submit nominations in accordance with the KnoxLAC Awards Criteria policy document found HERE.


04/01/12 Track Update

The track re-surfacing is on schedule with the front straight runoff and the long/triple jump runways remaining to be done. Next step is the line painting and the surveyors have been at the track to prepare for measuring. To round off the process, two working bees are being held; Sunday January 22nd and Sunday 5th February 2012, both starting at 8am. We need many hands to assist and to bring along any tools you think will assist, such as rakes, spades, brooms, whippersnippers, blowers, building tools, wheel barrows, gloves etc. All helpers will be eligible for the $30 working bee levy refund.

        

01/01/12 Relay For Life

A reminder that team entries for the Relay for Life, to be held at Knox Park on 24^th and 25^th of March, are now open. Seniors/Masters already have a team registered so we need some Knox LAC athletes and families to take up the challenge and register a team. You can register to start a team or join an existing team. 

Everyone is invited to be a part of this special weekend so click HERE for a brochure and application form. Get other members of your family, friends, work colleagues involved and make this a special Relay for Life at Knox.

***    Teams registering before Jan. 30^th 2012 have a chance to win a $500 gift voucher from Anaconda. ****

Details on Relay for Life are on the Notice Board on the top of the Home Page.

For further details go to www.relayforlife.org.au or contact Phil Matthews (0418521439) who is on the organizing Committee.

01/01/12 Knox Open Twilight

This seasons Knox Open Twilight will be run on our newly resurfaced track. There will be special guests, a fireworks display and plenty of fun for the kids. Entry form HERE.
 
Date of event – 11th February 2012
Postal entries close 20th January 2012
Knox Athlete entries close 21st January 2012

22/12/11 President's Message

On behalf of the Knox Little Athletic Centre I’d like to wish all our families a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

As a reminder,  The Knox Park complex is closed until completion of the track upgrades. No competition or training will be allowed in the complex during the closure period.

Good News - Work is proceeding well with the track resurfacing and all is on schedule for completion by  18 January.

At this stage we are planning on holding two working bee dates (both Sundays) 22 January and 5 February 2012, updates will be posted closer to the time. We need as many people attending as possible.

Russell Speight,
President, Knox LAC
president@klac23.org.au

We are looking for a High Jump coach to help out with the U7,8,9 & 10 age groups.
If you can assist, or know someone who may be interested, please contact Keith Harvey by email, or call on 03 9762 9332, for further information.