Competition DatesThe dates for the 2011 - 2012 season are as below and maybe subject to change at the discretion of the committee:
CancellationsIf the weather looks doubtful, listen to Chilli FM from approximately 7a.m. onwards. If a Saturday meeting has been cancelled, it will most likely be re-scheduled as a twilight meeting which will be advised. Check this website for the latest updates on cancellations.
Our Sportsmanship Recipients Jason Holmberg & Cara Digney - White City U13 Sportsmanship Award Recipients 2010 - 2011 Committee updateWe are pleaed to advise that we have a full committee of dedicated and enthusiastic parents who will continue to work during the off season on improvements to our centre. The next White City Committee Meeting will be held at the Signal Station Tavern, Mount Direction on Wednesday 14th December at 7pm. Committee meetings are important as it gives the Committee a chance to discuss the needs of the Centre and is the platform to introduce changes that we think maybe required. Every parent at White CIty is invited to attend these meetings, you do not need to be on the Committee to be able to attend - so please come along and get involved with your Centre. If you want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes or if you want to know about things first hand then come to our committee meetings. |
WELCOME TO NORTH LAUNCESTON - WHITE CITYNorth Launceston White City Little Athletics Centre Inc is one of 3 Little Athletics Centres in Launceston. It caters for the Northern suburbs, and the East Tamar as far as George Town. We are based at Rocherlea Football Ground and have a membership of around 110 male and female athletes of all abilities ranging in age from U6 to U15. In addition we have our dedicated parents, guardians, grandparents, etc without whom athletics would not happen each week. NL - WCLAC consists of three clubs, these being; Mowbray, Rocherlea and George Town. Each club offers training sessions and some specific club activities. NL - WCLAC conduct a number of athletic events including but not limited to sprints, middle and long distance track events, race walking, hurdles, vortex, turbo javelin, javelin, discus, shot put, long jump, triple jump, high jump and skills development. In addition we provide activities for younger siblings, including a Tiny Tot program. The events offered are age appropriate and divided over 3 separate programs. Weekly meetings are offered from October to March mainly on Saturday mornings commencing at 9am, and twilight meetings are scheduled on Thursday or Friday evenings and will commence at 5pm. The season finishes with Club Championships offered over the last two meetings and the State Individual Championships in March.
UNDER 12/13 COACHING CAMP UPDATEThe 2012 Under 12 & Under 13 McDonalds Coaching Camp will be held at Camp Banksia from Sunday 8th - Thursday 12th January 2012. All registered U12/U13 athletes are encouraged to attend, regardless of ability. The camp is designed to provide coaching in all little aths events and to develop closer ties between athletes and centres. For more informatin or to apply - please download the attached form and return urgently. Places are almost full! U12/U13 Coaching Camp 2012 Info and Application
state relay champs - wc are winners!
Centre challenge day 2011 - wc are winners!
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make up twilight - this thursday!Just a reminder that there will be an extra meet scheduled this week on Thursday night for the meet that was cancelled on the 19th November. It will be program 3 and Rocherlea will be on set up. Rocherlea are asked to be at the ground by 4.30pm to ensure that all sites are set up to commence at 5pm. Warm ups will commence at 4.45pm.
PERSONAL BEST DAYThis Saturday, Saturday 3rd December, will be North Launceston White City Little Athletics Centre's Personal Best Day. Athletes that obtain a personal best in any event will earn a special badge for their club tops. It is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to aim for something speical and also serves as a reminder that its not about winning or losing but infact bettering yourself! - Hope to see you there! It will be program 1 and George Town will be on set up. George Town are asked to be at the ground by 8.30 to ensure the ground is set up in time for a 9am start. Warm ups will start at 4.45pm.
Unfortunatley the Northern All State Event Scheduled for Saturday 26th November was cancelled due to rain and possible thunderstorms. This event will not be rescheduled. Thank you to the parents and athletes that did commit to attending this event - we hope to see you at the Southern All State, January 22nd 2012 at the Domain. Thanks also to Sharon and Jodie for processing our entries and formulating our parent help roster.
Cancellations Free Text MessageNL - WCLAC are pleased to announce a sponsorship deal arranged by the TLAA with E-notified.com, that all members will find be able to take advantage of for free! As soon as the Committee have decided to cancel a meet you will be notified straight away via a text message - provided you sign up for the service. To receive cancellations and other important text messages please ensure you sign up - you will only be charged the normal sms charge for the sign up text message you send - after that the text messages to you will be free!
SMS the White City code of 57565957 along with your name to 0416 905 545. For example text 57565957 Kate Barnard to 0416 905 545. Signing up to this service will also ensure that you recieve texts from the TLAA when the state events are cancelled - as was the case on the weekend with the northern all state was cancelled.
2010 - 2011 The season that was!It gives me great pleasure to reflect on the season that was. Here is a summary our achievements:
As you can see our results were phenomonal - a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our Committee, Parents and athletes - all of which goes towards making White CIty the fun, successful centre it is!
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