About Us

Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics is held at McEvoy Oval Umina, every Friday night in summer from 6pm. Age groups range from U6 – U17.

We are a non-profit organisation that raises funds through the support of the local community. We are run by volunteers who put their heart and soul into making the club a success.

Little Athletics is all about encouraging children to be their best, emphasising positive attitudes and healthy lifestyles. It’s a family movement where parents, caregivers and children are encouraged to do something together. Children compete and parents get involved by assisting on the night.  It is not a drop and run activity – Everyone is involved!

A range of athletics events are rotated each week for the children to compete in. The number of events athletes compete in depends on the age group. Little Athletics provides a competition in a friendly environment while athletes can learn about basic techniques.  Results are available for each season, so you can track your progress over time.

For those athletes that enjoy extra competition, Zone, Regional and State Championships are also available to compete in. Regional and State competition are based on performance.

Bob Walkley Perpetual Award

This trophy is awarded to the highest overall point score.

Points are awarded 5 for 1st, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3 rd, 2 for 4th, 1 for 5th, in each event competed in. As the age groups have a differing number of events, averaging is used to assess the points equally.

Ron Finlayson Encouragement Award

Ron Finlayson has been a strong supporter of the Club for many years through his role on the Board of the Ettalong Beach club and wanted to personally donate an award.  Ron requested that the encouragement award be made to both an under 12 Girl and Boy who have attempted their best throughout the season and all other recipients of the trophies are excluded.  The Committee decides the Award winners after taking into account the recommendations made by the Under 12 Age Managers for their encouragement awards.

Eunice Harris Memorial Award

This is the club’s highest award.   The criteria for recipients are Current Year Age Champion, representation at the NSW State Championships, Sportsmanship, Training at Club, representation at various carnivals outside club level. It is awarded to both a boy and a girl. An athlete can only win the award once. The decision is made by the Committee at the end of the season.

Keith Wilmot Award

This award is calculated using the athlete’s improved personal performance over the season. The recipients of other trophies are excluded from this award. Trophies are awarded for girls and boys.

Year Awards

Five and ten-year awards are issued for five and ten-year continuous membership.