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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.

Current Committee

Current Committee

RoleMember
PresidentKevin Wills
Vice PresidentJet James
SecretaryJade Smith
TreasurerHolly Ashfield
RegistrarRaewyn Burden
Championship OfficerRochelle Martin
Officer Results/RecordsCeleste Boonaerts & Nancy Broen
Officer for CoachingKevin Wills
Officer for Grounds & EquipmentTom Szymanski
Officer for Social MediaNaomi Hart
Officer for Trophies & EncouragementDeb Van Breugel
Officer for Track & Field
Officer for CanteenZoe Brookes
Officer for OH&S / First Aid
Officer for Member GrievanceKevin Wills

History

Little Athletics began in 1964 in Geelong. Three boys turned up to an athletics event and were told they were too young to compete. An official saw the disappointment in the boys and the idea behind Little Athletics as we know it today was born. Today Little Athletics NSW has approximately 36,000 members who compete on a weekly basis at one of the 190 centres operating around the state. These little athletes also compete against each other at zone, regional and state competitions each season. The Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics Centre (WWPLAC) commenced in 1983/1984. The first competition night was held on 23 September 1983 at Rogers Park, Woy Woy. Activities were relocated to McEvoy Oval, Umina in the 1986/1987 season, and this remains its current home apart from a brief relocation to Ettalong Oval during McEvoy oval’s refurbishment. The club operated out of a humble shipping container for many years until 2017 when the WWPLAC committee secured enough funding to build a purpose-built clubhouse which officially opened by Federal Member Lucy Wicks, Minister for Sport and State Member Liesl Tesh on the 8th of September that year. Little Athletics is all about the development of children to be the best they can be, emphasising positive attitudes and healthy lifestyles. The club exists today because of the work and dedication of volunteers and the commitment of parents who make it all come together. The club offers a range of events on a rotational basis every week and the children compete in a competition in their respective age groups.

Life Members

Over the years the club has nurtured wonderful friendships and some very talented athletes who have gone on to represent NSW at State and National Championships. Some have also represented Australia at the International level; Kevin Moore – Kevin represented Australia at the Commonwealth games in 2010 & 2014, for the 400m, and 4×4 relay winning Gold in 2010. Joshua Ross Josh joined WWPLAC at the age of 7 and went on to represent Australia at the Commonwealth and Olympic games in the 100m and 200m events. He won the Stawell gift in 2003 and 2005. For more information on this championship, click here. Josh was the Australian National 100m champion in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013. Josh represented Australia at Athens Olympics in 2004 and the London Olympics in 2012 where he was an Olympic finalist and Australian 4x100m relay record holder. Amanda Bartrim Amanda represented Australia at the Commonwealth youth games in Canada for pole vaulting, and was an U20 State and National Champion 2010. Katherine Peksis Katherine was a State and National champion as a 400m runner 2010. Amanda Thorpe selected to represent NSW State team 2005. Sarah Walkley Sarah represented Australia in the World junior championships in Jamaica and was an U20 State and National champion, 2001. Meagan Underhill Megan competed at National level for 1500M for Little Athletics 1996. Mark Barron Mark won the 1st gold medal for the club at the state championships at Narrabeen for the 1500m, in 1985 (4mins 59.3secs) This is a fantastic representation of the talent that was developed at Woy Woy Little Athletics. Little Athletics philosophy is … FAMILY…FUN…and…FITNESS.
WWPLA Life Members
Graeme Hutch
Pat Hutch
Sam Sammut
Lyn Sammut
Ken Petersen
Frank Underhill
Denise Underhill
Peter Maxwell-Coghlan
Lorraine Maxwell-Coghlan
Julie Peksis
Robert Walkley
Mirelle Edwards
Suzanne Shackleton
Graham Morrell
Joy Morrell
Brian Wildman
Jamie O’Donnell
Stephen Dwyer
Lisa Holt
Kylie Brown
Fiona Wadeson

Achievements

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

Eunice Harris Memorial Award

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.
SeasonBoyGirl
2016-2017Cameron SteerTahnee Ball
2015-2016Luke BrownKyla Tucker
2014-2015No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2013-2014No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2012-2013Lachlan RousellNo Award Winner
2011-2012No Award WinnerMikayla Sonter
2010-2011No Award WinnerMikhali Clune
2009-2010No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2008-2009No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2007-2008No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2006-2007No Award WinnerNo Award Winner
2005-2006Dylan BuhagiarJenna Chapman
2004-2005No award winnerAmanda Bartrim
2003-2004No award winnerElle Peters
2002-2003Brayden WiliameAmanda Thorpe
2001-2002Luke DonahueSamantha Tomlin
2000-2001John CrockerCorrine Edwards
1999-2000Luke PeatSusan Sobczsak
1998-1999Aaron HamstraJessica Morrell
1997-1998Chris WoodSarah Walkley
1996-1997No award winnerKatherine Peksis
1995-1996Dean McGoldrickKara Shackleton
1994-1995Sean HeathTracie Shackleton
1993-1994Adam LovieDanielle Edwards
1992-1993Jamie McMasterKylie Coombes
1991-1992Joshua RossAngela Murphy
1988-1989Raymond HallMegan Underhill

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.
SeasonBoyGirl
2016-2017Tyrone Dorrell
2015-2016Luca QuitadamoMorgan Charlton
2014-2015Lachlan RousellHeather Snape
2013-2014Benjamin RogersAlina Watson
2012-2013Benjamin RogersEmily Yannis
2011-2012Calan TuckerZali McGann
2010-2011Luke BrownTahlia Makepeace
2009-2010Kane SilmanSophie Williamson
2008-2009Benjamin RogersKayla Sutherland
2007-2008Riley ShiptonNeve Parsons
2006-2007William BishopDanielle Ross
2005-2006Luke BoxsellMorgan Thorndyke
2004-2005Jordan O’DonnellRochelle Martin
2003-2004Nicholas CarRebecca Dick
2002-2003Bryden LeachMelissa Ford
2001-2002Reece JonesElise Cansdale
2000-2001Mitchell McAskillTamara Mainwaring
1999-2000Jay DuckworthSamantha Mainwaring
1998-1999Adam RosenburgHannah Leslie
1997-1998Michael PatersonRachel Woods
1996-1997Grant QuickCharmaine Samsley
1995-1996Jonathon MarkKatherine Peksis
1994-1995Jason WrightNo award winner
1993-1994Daniel HeilbronNo award winner
1992-1993No award winnerKara Shackleton

Bob Walkley Award

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 3rd, 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.
SeasonAward Winner
2016-2017Charlotte Rousell
2015-2016Charlotte Rousell
2014-2015Sophie Pratt