Structure

Australian Little Athletics

Nationally, Little Athletics is organised by Australian Little Athletics (ALA). The policy making body of ALA is the Board of Management which comprises an Executive of four together with the Chairman/President of each affiliated State or Territory Association. The Executive positions consist of a President, Administration and Finance Director, Competition and Standards Director and a Public Relations Director.These positions are elected for a two year term from nominations received from affiliated Associations and voted on by each of the affiliated Associations.

State Associations

The control and direction of the Little Athletics movement in the State is vested in the Board of Management. The members of the Board of Management are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Association by votes from affiliated Centres.

The Board of Management is made up of eight positions and has a variety of roles, including such things as: the running of all State Championships and Association conducted events, obtaining sponsorship and/or Government assistance, provision of publications/information, education of Coaches and Officials, guidance and support for all Centres and their Executive, conducting meetings and conferences, provision of paperwork etc.

The Club

The Club is the body that organises and conducts the weekly competitions for all athletes. Each Club has an elected Committee of Management that is responsible for the administration and conduct of the Clubs affairs. Clubs design their own program and timetable each week, co-ordinate the activities of voluntary workers, register members with the State Association, ensure all details of equipment, recording, finance, promotions etc are arranged and conduct regular meetings.