The Centre of the Year Award recognises Little Athletics Centres who have been a leader and innovator in delivering upon Little Athletics core values of Family, Fun and Fitness. With a focus on being able to demonstrate excellence in at least three of the following areas of (1) Diversity & Inclusion, (2) Innovation, (3) Community, (4) Governance and (5) National.
LAA Board Regulation - Centre of the Year Criteria & Process
Member Associations to nominate to the Special Awards Committee of Coles Little Athletics Australia one Centre from each of the Categories:
Major City Little Athletics Centre of the Year
A Little Athletics Centre located in Major Cities of Australia.
Inner Regional Little Athletics Centre of the Year
A Little Athletics Centre located in Inner Regional Australia.
Outer Regional & Remote Little Athletics Centre of the Year
A Little Athletics Centre located in Outer Regional, Remote and Very Remote Australia.
The Nominated Centres must demonstrate for the previous season how that Centre has been a leader and innovator in delivering upon Little Athletics core values of Family, Fun and Fitness across at least three of criteria One – Four and criteria Five.
The Centre to demonstrate how it is nurturing an inclusive culture and delivering an inclusive and safe environment for athletes and diverse participants to connect, inspire and achieve together.
The Centre to demonstrate innovation when delivering the Little Athletics experience and programs to build depth and the longevity of the Centre and Little Athletics as a community sport of choice.
The Centre to demonstrate how it has connected with and made a positive impact in the local community through direct engagement activity, the use of social media and other activities.
The Centre to demonstrate how it’s values and support systems are structured via the Centres Governance structures, policies and procedures which exemplifies the highest standards in ethical behaviours and integrity.
The Centre to demonstrate how it has participated in and excelled in national activities and campaigns to include at least the Coles Community Round.
The outstanding achievements that have been made in and out of competition in the previous Season -Summer or Winter or both.
Nominations for each of the categories can only be submitted by the Member Association to which the Centre is affiliated.
The winning Centres will be invited to record an acceptance speech to be played at the annual Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Coles Little Athletics Australia acknowledges and pays respect to all traditional custodians of the lands of which we work, run, jump and throw throughout Australia. We pay respect to elders both past, present and emerging.
We are committed to a positive future for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to honor their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country and recognize the role and value of culture.
