Overview

The Tiny Tots program is for children from 3 to 4 years of age that encompasses skills based games that are focused on participation and fun. The fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing are approached through “appropriate” activities for 3-4 year olds. Emphasis is not on competition but on the development of young children and this is incorporated in play and relatively unstructured games. Tiny Tots is fantastic for the development of gross motor skills, balance, co-ordination and fitness as well as being heaps of fun.

Our club follows the Cole Tiny Totes program from Australian Athletics, for more details check out the link below.

Games include activities such as running and jumping over rope ladders, mini hurdles, hoops, throwing and catching bean bags or playing with the big parachute. The children also get to participate in ‘Athletics’ events such as 50m run on the track and throwing a vortex. 

There is no training for Tiny Tots- just the session on a competition day.

• A 50 minute session on each regular competition day (Sat or twilights, check competition program for specific days/times)
• 8:10am-9:00am followed by a race on the main track, 5:10pm-6:00pm on Twilight competitions
• Tony Tots is run by qualified UWALAC coaches
• Parents are asked to stay and watch their Tiny Tots, however, if they have other competing children and are on a roster, they can leave their child in our care.
• Meet on the hill on each competition morning at the Tiny Tots sign at 8:00am for Saturday morning competitions and 5:00pm for Twilight meets.
• No times, distances, measurements or places will be given
• Tiny Tots do not compete at State events

Registration

• Register online September 1st
• New Members to UWALAC (with no other competing children) –  Pick Tiny Tots as your duty roster
• Tiny Tots will receive a registration number but this is not required to be shown for the program.
• Uniforms are optional. Children should wear comfortable, sports clothes, with running shoes (no bare feet)