Frequently Asked
Questions
Little Athletics is open to boys and girls aged 3–17 years of all abilities.
- Coles Tiny Tots — children aged 3–4 who have turned three before participating
- Little Athletics (Track & Field) — children five and older, competing in age groups from Under 6 to Under 17
Yes! Athletes may attend up to two free Come and Try sessions before registering. Families must complete a quick online Come and Try registration beforehand.
Children can participate in all events alongside their age group. No gear or uniform needed — just comfortable active clothes and sneakers.
Registered athletes must wear the full Plympton Flyers club uniform at all home meets and state events, including the correct singlet with age group and registration number patches sewn on.
For Come and Try sessions, comfortable active clothes and sneakers are fine. Bring a water bottle and a hat.
Absolutely. Our focus is on Family, Fun & Fitness. Children can join at any skill or fitness level and are encouraged to achieve personal bests (PBs) rather than compete against others.
Little Athletics is one of the few sports that successfully includes children of all shapes, sizes, and abilities — everyone earns a ribbon for every PB they record.
All registrations are completed online via the Sport:80 portal. See our Register page for step-by-step guides, fee information, and direct links for new and returning members.
Yes. Little Athletics SA accepts SA Government Sports Vouchers. These can be redeemed during the online registration checkout — no extra steps required.
Yes. Families with 3 or more athletes are eligible for a refund on the State Association Fee:
- $30 refund for the 3rd athlete
- $60 refund per athlete from the 4th onwards
This cannot be applied at checkout — complete the family refund form after registering all athletes.
Yes. Membership includes coverage under the Little Athletics Australia & Athletics Australia National Insurance Program, managed by Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers. This covers athletes, volunteers, and officials at club and association events.
An excess and/or Medicare gap may apply to any claim. Refer to the Gow-Gates policies for full coverage details.
We are located at Hamilton Secondary College, 815 Marion Road, Mitchell Park.
Access the car park via Daisy Avenue. There is no car park entry from Nellie Avenue or Marion Road.
Home meets are held Sunday mornings from mid-October through mid-March. Gates open at 8:00am, with the program starting at 8:45am.
Sessions last approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on the age group and program for the day.
Yes. A parent or guardian must attend each meet for athletes in age groups Tiny Tots through Under 14. U15–U17 athletes may compete without a parent present.
As a volunteer-run sport, Plympton Flyers also relies on parents to help with tasks like officiating, managing age groups, recording results, and working in the canteen and BBQ.
We follow a weather policy to protect athletes from extreme conditions:
- If the forecast temperature exceeds 36°C, the meet is cancelled.
- If the forecast is 36°C or below, the meet proceeds, though a reduced program may be offered.
Cancellations are announced via our Facebook page on the morning of the meet.
Little Athletics is entirely volunteer-run. Plympton Flyers relies on families to ensure our Sunday morning meets run smoothly.
Each family is required to complete four parent duties per season — two before Christmas, two after. Duties include:
- Canteen or BBQ
- Equipment setup and pack-up
- Track roles: starting, marshalling, or recording results
- Managing an age group
A $50 refundable Parent Duty Bond is included in the membership fee for the first child registered each season.
The bond is refunded at the end of the season, provided all four parent duties have been completed.
Absolutely — we always welcome extra help! We especially need additional volunteers on the Club Committee. If you're interested in taking a more active role in running the club, get in touch with us.