WEEK 2 @ BHLAC

Sunday's program at Hagenauer Reserve couldn't have gone any better.
​With over 300 athletes competing and many families and friends cheering on, it made for a perfect atmosphere for community sport. It has been so pleasing to see so many people this season. With Covid affecting most sports and membership numbers, it has been brilliant to see so many people return to support our sport. 

BHLAC has already surpassed 335 members and has also welcomed 200 Come & Try Athletes this season. Some astonishing results given we are only 2 weeks into the season. With a 70% increase in membership over last season the BHLAC Committee has had to make a number of changes to cater for the increase in each weekend's program. Without the invaluable feedback from parents, age group managers and athletes we would not have had such a successful day as we did yesterday.

​Thank you to everyone for their support and commitment to the program. We had over 65 parent duties filled prior to the event start time. Our setup crew had everything ready to go by 1:20pm and the track was clearly humming. With the music going and the sun shining there were endless smiles for all to see! 

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​Box Hill Relay Day - November 20, 2022

With just over 4 weeks to go before the biggest carnival of the year it's time to start talking about Relays. Our Box Hill Relay Day is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved, make a team and have loads of fun. Open to all U8-U17 athletes you can make a team yourselves or allow the BHLAC Team Committee to make one for you. 

So as we can start to get ready with team selection, please click this link below to register any athlete in a team.

Click here to register your child for a BHLAC Relay Team

Your Age Group Managers will be able to assist you with any queries or alternatively email us at [email protected]
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2022/23 State Combined Event Championships - FINAL DAYS TO ENTER

The first major event held by Little Athletics Victoria is the State Combined Event Championships. This multi event competition is open to all athletes between the ages of U9-U17 and will be held at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on November 12 & 13. 

Entries close - Wednesday 26th October 2022 @ 11:59am or prior should entry cap be reached
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Click on this link to head to the State Combined LAVic event page
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​2022-23 BHLAC Season Handbook

The 2022/23 BHLAC Season Handbook is now available to download. This is a one stop information handbook giving you everything you need to know about the season, including programs, important dates, Centre records plus loads more. 

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​BHLAC Shoe Swap

The BHLAC Shoe Swap will be an ongoing initiative this season.
Thank you to those who have donated and if you have any shoes to donate, you can bring them to this weeks meet and drop them up to the uniform desk in the club rooms. If you see some you like, the good news is they're only $10!! 
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Training at BHLAC - This Wednesday

As with our Sunday Competition Program, we have had an extraordinary response to our mid week training this season. With over 60 athletes attending it is important that our coaches are aware of how many will be participating. If you are coming this week, we'd appreciate it if you can complete this quick form so as we can prepare for the session.
Please complete before midday this Wednesday.

Click on this link to register for Wednesday night training
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This Sunday - Program C

The increase in athletes this season has required the BHLAC to make changes to the 3 weekly programs. Whilst the events are the same, there will be some minor adjustments made over the coming weeks to ensure that we can provide our members with the most accurate schedule possible. The event program will be released before Sunday's program via TeamApp & Facebook. 
Please check your start times as some age group start times have been brought forward. The U6/U7 On Track Program will commence at 1:30pm sharp every week and will now start from their first event location. 
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Parent Duty @ BHLAC

BHLAC is extremely lucky and thankful for having such a supportive cohort of parents volunteers. The commitment we have seen over the first few weeks is the envy of all other clubs. We have filled over 60 duties per week. An amazing result. The extra field event assistants have made an enormous difference to the flow of the age groups through the program. The setup assistance, timing team, starters, pack up, canteen........ the list goes on. 

THANK YOU to each and every one of you that has completed a parent duty this season.

Remember all families must complete a parent duty at, at least 50% of the season meets for your children to be eligible for an end of season award. 
Support and training is offered if you would like to learn starting or operate the timing computers. A special duty is offered in the SignUp roster for timing support. Please select 'Track Timing Assistant'  if you would like to learn more about being an official timer.

Thank you for your continued support. It makes a massive difference to the day!

Click on this link to select your parent duty

Uniform at BHLAC

All financial members of the Centre are required to purchase and wear the official BHLAC uniform. This is available as a singlet, crop top or t-shirt. Our Uniform manager Rosa Deol will be able to assist on meet days with orders. 
We also offer a range of other merchandise. Caps, Hoodies, Jackets and Beanies just to name a few.  The hoodies have been a big seller over winter as you can order your name on the back. 

Thank you to our Sponsors

Robinson Gill Lawyers, Smile to Go Dentistry and Lexus of Blackburn have been an associated with the Box Hill Community for a number of years and we thank them for their commitment once again this season. 

Please consider them should you require legal advice, dental work or even a new/pre owned car. 

Click here to find out more about or club sponsors 

We would also like to thank Belle Property Balwyn for donating 3 Real Estate Boards to help promote the start of the new season. Not only have they donated the boards but they have devoted their entire window to our sign. 

​Red Apple Early Learning Centre at 243 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North has kindly allowed us to position our Street Board on their premises. With the help of our future Little Athlete Brigette who's also a Red Apple attendee we have no doubt BHLAC is getting a great plug!

​You will find the other street boards at Sexton Chiropractic (621 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills) and at Hagenauer Reserve on the corner of Elgar & Willow Streets).

Thank you once again to Belle Property Balwyn for their support!

To find out more about Belle Property Balwyn click here 

​Communication at BHLAC

​Communication at BHLAC is a key pillar to our success as a centre.
TeamApp by Stack Sports is the most effective communication tool we use. By using TeamApp we can instantaneously send messages to all members via their smart phone. Additional to this an email also gets pushed simultaneously. Whether it is a weather update or the weekly blog, it is the fastest way to get information to you. Simply download TeamApp on the App Store or Google Play. Search for 'Box Hill Little Aths' and select the general member page.
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Facebook, Instagram and our BHLAC Website will also give you all the information you need through the season.

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/boxhill.lac/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/boxhilllac/

Your feedback matters

Thank you to all the parents that have had such kind words to say about their experience at BHLAC so far. With such a big program and lots more athletes each week, we are still working through and finalising ways in which we can make the experience better for all our families. 
What is important though is that we hear from you. The good, the not so good and most of all what you think we could do to improve our program.
We would love to hear from you so please feel free to share your thoughts with our club President Dean Williams on 0417346382 or at​ [email protected]

See you at the track!
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