COFFS Coast Little Athletics members have returned to athletic action for the year as they recently qualified for this weekend’s State Championships.

The young athletes competed at the recent Littles State Qualifying Meet at Tamworth, as they tried to qualify for the Little Athletics NSW Littles State Championships to be held this weekend at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

The Coffs Coast Little Athletics members between the ages of under 9’s and under 12’s will compete against the best juniors in the state.

Coffs Coast Little Athletics Club members from the under 13’s through to under 17’s also qualified for the Little Athletics NSW Youth State Championships, to be held on 27-28 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

Coffs Coast Little Athletics members train each Thursday afternoon at Toormina Oval.

The club’s aim is to assist athletes through encouragement, instruction, and competition, to help improve their athletic skills and abilities whilst meeting new friends.

By taking part at Coffs Coast Little Athletics, young athletes have the opportunity to improve their athletic skills and abilities in an environment that focuses on sportsmanship and enjoyment.

 

By Aiden BURGESS