Little Athletics Australia is proud to have Coles as our major partner.
Since our partnership with Coles began in September 2017, Coles has donated over 5 million bananas to Little Athletics Centres across Australia and provided more than $2.8 million in sports equipment grants to 490 Little Athletics Centres through the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. These are just some of the ways Coles has supported community Little Athletics Centres over the past eight years.
To find out more about our partnership with Coles and to see how your Centre can get involved this season scroll down.
Since November 2018, Coles has provided more than $2.8 million in grants for new sports equipment to 490 Little Athletics centres across Australia.
Eligible Little Athletics Centres can apply for funding to purchase sports, safety and volunteering equipment that will help improve the Little Athletics experience for volunteers, participants and families. Please refer to the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions for eligible items.
Round 10 of the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund is now closed. The next round of funding will open in 2026.
Since September 2017, Coles has donated over 5 million bananas to help little athletes run, jump, throw and grow.
Over 500 Little Athletics Centres across Australia have benefited from Coles banana donations and we are delighted that Coles will continue to donate bananas to Little Athletics Centres and at state and national events this season.
To find out more and access Little Athletics Banana Donation resources click on read more link below.
Coles Community Round is a celebration of the Coles Little Athletics partnership at Little Athletics Centres across Australia. Little Athletics Centres are encouraged to host a Coles Community Round event as part of their normal weekly Centre Meet across one of two weekends in November.
Nominations are OPEN for the Coles Junior Sporting Hero for Little Athletics Season 2025-26!
Do you know a Little Athlete (aged 4–12) who inspires others, gives their best, and embodies the true spirit of Little Athletics?
$500 Coles Gift Card Junior Sporting Hero Merch Pack Trophy + National Recognition!Nominate via the link: Coles Junior Sporting Hero - Nomination Form
The Coles local community program supports schools, clubs, groups and charities through fundraisers, raffles, community days and other activities. If your Little Athletics Centre is seeking further support or wants to find out how your local store can help, please complete the application form via the above link and return it to your local store manager.
Banana Recipes available below:
If you are after some recipes, tips and inspiration on what to do with your bananas or how to prepare a nutritious pre-race meal, visit www.coles.com.au
Here are some handy links:
Affiliated Little Athletics Centres and registered athletes will have a chance to sign up for offers and competitions throughout the season to receive some great products and prizes thanks to Coles.
Any opportunities will be published via this page and or Little Athletics Australia social media pages.
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.
