About Little Athletics

Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian activity for children aged 3 to 16 years. As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field). There is a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking and they are modified to suit the age and ability of the children. Each year across Australia, approximately 95,000 boys and girls enjoy the activities that Little Athletics has to offer.

Little Athletics promotes that it is important to “Be your Best” ®. The emphasis is on fun, participation, performance, technique and getting involved with your family in physical and healthy activity. The motto of Little Athletics is ‘Family, Fun and Fitness”.

Little Athletics is the “Foundation for all Sports” as the skills developed at Little Athletics are used in a wide range of sports and activities. Little Athletics recognises that children vary widely in shape, size and athletic ability, and is thus one of few sports that successfully caters for them all.