We hope everyone is enjoying the relaxation of restrictions this weekend. Every step gets us closer to starting the Little Athletics season, which we are all absolutely excited for. It is great to see so many athletes already registered for the 2021/2022 season.

Season Start:
At this stage we plan to recommence either the first or second weekend in November. We will of course let everyone know when this is confirmed. If you have not yet registered for the new season you can head to the registration page on the LAVic website by going to https://lavic.com.au/membership/

Coaching:
Details of the fantastic new coaching program can be found on the ELAC website (http://elac.com.au/training/). If you are interested in your athlete joining the new ELAC coaching program, please ensure you head to Team App to register for the appropriate training group. Simply log in to Team App, head to Settings/Access Groups and select from the options available. Coaching will start as soon as LAVIC give us the go-ahead.

Team App:
For those that may not be familiar, Team App is the fantastic app that we use as the central communication tool for everything ELAC, including news and information, program details, updates and cancellation/program notifications. It is strongly recommended that you sign up to Team App. Team app can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play. Download Team App now and search for Essendon Little Athletics to enjoy our team app on the go.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
Recently LAVIC provided all current and recent Little Athletics members with a communications regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Further information including FAQ’s can be found in the LAVic COVID resource centre at https://lavic.com.au/covid-19/. ELAC is required to comply with all LAVic directives to be able to commence the season, including compliance around vaccination requirements. While we appreciate that there will be people that may or may not agree with some of the rules, compliance is a non-negotiable for ELAC to start the new season.

We will be organising a few dates closer to the start of the season for you to collect your athletes packs from the track. During this process we will request to see your proof of vaccination or medical exemptions.

PLEASE NOTE – Your records will not be kept on file and are strictly confidential to administration only.

Alternatively, proof of full documentation can be shown on the day, for those that are unable to come down to the track earlier. It is critical that everyone understands there is a ‘no documentation = no entry’ rule. All athletes must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, and that parent/guardian must have shown appropriate documentation. Athletes that are not accompanied by a parent/guardian will not be allowed to enter.

As always, your understanding, cooperation and patience when engaging with ELAC volunteers and your fellow members is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all soon.