The Little Athletics NSW Annual Conference is held each year in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting and aims to provide centre representatives and zone coordinators the opportunity to: listen and learn about what is happening in the world of Little Athletics and how other centres operate in the state; find out more about how and why things are done or why they are not; engage with selected presenters applying their knowledge to Little Athletics settings; attend workshops, feedback sessions, forums and networking sessions; share ideas and opinions about matters which may benefit their centre and/or the individual personally; meet and socialise with many other people involved in Little Athletics with excellent opportunities to make new friends/contacts within the organisation.
It’s time to Register for the 2025 Annual Conference!
2025 Annual Conference, Awards Dinner and AGM
Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Venue: Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20-22 Camden Rd, Campbelltown
The conference will include a range of diverse speakers, panels and workshops and includes the opportunity to attend the “Christmas in July” Little Athletics Annual Gala and Awards dinner, where we will celebrate the previous years talent and look forward to a bright future.
Draft Schedule of Events:
- LANSW Conference and AGM, 8am – 5pm
- LANSW Annual Awards Dinner, 6.30pm (Theme “Christmas in July”)
The full schedule and list of speakers will be announced closer to the event.
To secure your tickets, please click here.
2024 Annual Conference, Awards Dinner and AGM
Join us on 27 & 28 July, 2024, at Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club for the 2024 Little Athletics NSW Annual Conference, Awards Dinner (Saturday night), and AGM. All Little Athletics Centres across NSW are invited to send representatives to learn more about the latest developments in the world of Little Athletics.
2023 Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting Presentations
- A Message for the LANSW Chair
- 2022/2023 Annual General Meeting
- Coles Address – what’s on for next season
- Strategies for managing large numbers of athletes – David Murphy & Darren Wensor (notes to assist with slideshow)
- Effective governance & succession planning – Winston Hills Athletics Centre
- Reducing barriers to participation – Graham O’Brien & North Rocks Carlingford LAC
- Building skill development into centre programming – Northern Districts LAC & Penrith Valley AC
- The Year in Review (video)
- Downtime Skill Activities – Alvin Umadhay
2023 Annual Conference, Awards Dinner and AGM
Join us on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at St Mary’s Leagues Club for the 2023 Little Athletics NSW Annual Conference, Awards Dinner, and AGM. All Little Athletics Centres across NSW are invited to send representatives to learn more about the latest developments in the world of Little Athletics and to discover how other Centres operate.
In addition to the AGM and Conference on Saturday, the Little Athletics NSW Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday night. Both of these events are also taking place at St Mary’s Leagues Club.
On Sunday, 16 July (9am-1pm), Little Athletics NSW Head of Coach and Volunteer Development, Darren Wensor, will present the Coaching Kids Conference, a supporting event to the Annual Conference, which will include guest presenters from several different sporting codes.
Additional information and documents are available by clicking on the links below and further information will continue to be progressively added.
- Tickets for the Coaching Kids Conference
- Schedule
- Call for Nominations – Elected Directors
- Call for Motions – AGM
- Call for Discussion Items
- Notice of Annual General Meeting
- Appointment of Proxy
- 2022 AGM Minutes
- 2022/2023 Annual Report
- 2022/2023 Financial Statement
*Links will be updated as available*
2022 Annual Conference, Awards Dinner and AGM
For an opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the world of Little Athletics, or to find out how other Little Athletics Centres operate, we invite representatives from all Centres across NSW, to join us on Saturday July 16 and Sunday July 17 2022 at Ettalong Diggers for the 2022 Little Athletics NSW Annual Conference, Awards Dinner and AGM.
The Annual Conference program is put together to give Centre personnel the chance to engage with selected keynote speakers, attend workshops, share ideas and opinions, and establish new contacts.
Building a Stronger Little Athletics Community
This is an opportunity to reconnect and get back to grass roots with topics to be covered including:
In addition to the AGM and Conference on Saturday, welcome drinks for conference attendees will be held on Friday evening/night (July 15 2022) and the Little Athletics NSW Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday night. Both of these events are also taking place at Ettalong Diggers.
Additional information and documents are available by clicking on the links below and further information will continue to be progressively added.
- Tickets
- Schedule
- Call for Nominations – Elected Directors
- Call for Motions – AGM
- Call for Discussion Items
- Friday Night Workshop
- Proposed Changes to the LANSW Constitution
- Notice of Annual General Meeting
- Appointment of Proxy
- 2021 AGM Minutes
- 2021 SGM Minutes
- Board Nominations
- 2021/2022 Annual Report
- 2021/2022 Financial Statement
2021 Annual General Meeting
The 2021 Little Athletics NSW Ltd. Annual General Meeting will be held from 8.30am on Saturday, 17 July 2021.
Due to the current COVID-19 related restrictions, the 2021 Annual General Meeting will be conducted as a ‘virtual’ meeting, held electronically utilising the Zoom video conferencing facility. Instructions on how to register for the Annual General Meeting and join the Zoom Video Conference, including login details, will be provided directly to all eligible Members/Delegates.
Relevant documents relating to the Annual General Meeting are available below:
- Call for Nominations – Elected Directors
- Board Director Position Description and Nomination Form
- Formal Notice of Annual General Meeting
- Director Candidate Information
- Minutes from the 2019/2020 Annual General Meeting
- 2020/2021 Annual Report
- 2020/2021 Financial Statements
2021 Annual Conference
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and what restrictions will be in place over the coming weeks, we have made the difficult decision not to proceed with the Conference and Awards Dinner due to be held 17-18 July at Wests, Nelson Bay.
Little Athletics NSW will be in contact with registered attendees.
We will also host a number of online sessions over the coming weeks along with the Annual General Meeting. More information regarding this to follow.
Thank you for your understanding.
2020 Annual General Meeting
The 2020 Little Athletics NSW Ltd. Annual General Meeting will be held from 4:30pm on Saturday, 18 July 2020.
Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the 2020 Annual General Meeting will be conducted as a ‘virtual’ meeting (i.e. held electronically utilising Zoom video conferencing facilities). Instructions on how to register for the Annual General Meeting and join the Zoom Video Conference, including login details, will be provided directly to all eligible Members/Delegates.
Information and documents relating to the Annual General Meeting will be progressively made available for download from the below links below.
- Call for Nominations – Elected Directors
- Board Director Position Description & Nomination Form
- Formal Notice of Annual General Meeting
- Director Candidate Information
- 2019/2020 Annual Report
- 2019/2020 Financial Statement
- Form of Appointment of Proxy
2020 Annual Conference
The 2020 Little Athletics NSW Annual Conference will also be held as a virtual meeting/s. Details of the Conference will be available here soon.
- Conference Flyer
- Draft Conference Program
- Conference Registration Details
2019 Annual General Meeting & Conference
For an opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the world of Little Athletics, or to find out how other Little Athletics centres operate, we invite representatives from all 190 centres across NSW, to join us on Saturday, 20 July 2019 at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club for the 2019 Little Athletics NSW Annual General Meeting and Conference.
The Annual Conference program is put together to give centre personnel the chance to engage with selected keynote speakers, attend workshops, share ideas and opinions, and establish new contacts. Guest speakers at the 2019 conference will include former professional rugby league player and local hero, Mark Geyer; renowned social researcher, Claire Madden; and elite coach and exercise physiologist, John Quinn.
In addition to the AGM and Conference on Saturday, welcome drinks for conference attendees will be held on Friday evening/night (19 July 2019) and the Little Athletics NSW Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday night. Both of these events are also taking place at Panthers.
On Sunday, 21 July (9am-1pm), just down the road at the Penrith RSL, Little Athletics NSW Head of Coach and Volunteer Development, Darren Wensor, will present the inaugural Coaching Kids Conference, a supporting event to the Annual Conference, which will include guest presenters from several different sporting codes.
Additional information and documents are available by clicking on the links below and further information will continue to be progressively added.
- Report of Annual General Meeting
- Annual Report and Financial Statement
- Workshops & Presentations
- Annual General Meeting & Conference Pre-Reading Documents, Forms, Notices etc
- Notice of Annual General Meeting and Conference
- Conference Agenda
- Breakout Session Summary
- Breakout Session Selection Form
- Conference Registration and Attendance Form (centres)
- Board Director Nominations
- Special Resolutions – Constitution Amendments
- Form of Appointment of Proxy
- Call for Nominations – Elected Board Directors
- Call for Notices of Motion
- Call for Discussion Items
- Coaching Kids Conference
2018 Annual General Meeting & Conference
The 2018 Little Athletics NSW Annual General Meeting and Conference was held on Saturday, 21 July and Sunday, 22 July 2018 at The Pavilion, Kiama.
The theme of the conference was “Sport: a beacon of light, shining a light on the future”. The focus was on diversity, inclusion and the road ahead. The agenda boasted a broad range of workshop topics and an impressive array of keynote speakers, including:
Information and documents relating to the 2018 Annual General Meeting and Conference can be accessed by clicking on the links below.
- Report of Annual General Meeting
- Annual Report and Financial Statement
- Workshops & Presentations
- Annual General Meeting & Conference Pre-Reading Documents, Flyers, Notices etc
- Final Agenda
- Breakout Session Summary
- Workshop Selection Form
- Notice of AGM & Conference
- Board of Management Nominations, Life Membership Nomination, Discussion Item
- 2018/2019 Income & Expense Budget
- Voting Instructions for Members
- Form of Appointment of Proxy
- Conference Registration and Attendance Form (centres)
- An Introductory Flyer to the 2018 Annual Conference
- Call for Nominations – Elected Board Directors
- Call for Notices of Motion
- Call for Discussion Items