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\"Cherrybrook<\/a>FAQS \u2013 General & Little Athletics<\/b><\/h2>\n

Q: <\/b>When is club athletics?
\nA: <\/b>Friday nights from September to mid March .<\/p>\n

Q: Where does it take place?
\nA: <\/b>Lower Greenway Oval, off Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook<\/a><\/p>\n

Q: What time is it?
\nA: <\/b>Warm up starts at 5.45pm and the evening goes on until the age groups have finished their events \u2013 about 8.15pm.<\/p>\n

Q: Does it continue in the holidays?
\nA: <\/b>It continues through the 2 week holiday at the end of term 3 but there is about a 4 week break over the Christmas period.<\/p>\n

Q: What age is it for?
\nA: <\/b>To register with Little Athletics the child needs to be a minimum of 5 yrs old & a maximum of 16 yrs old as at 31 December.<\/p>\n

Q: What happens on a Friday night?
\nA: <\/b>Each age group will do a selection of about 5 events, depending on which program we are running. There is a 4 week program that rotates throughout the season, so on week 1 we do program 1, then program 2 the following week, then program 3 the following week & then program 4 the week after & then back to program 1. If an evening is rained off we carry that week\u2019s program to the next week. For details of the events on each program please click here<\/p>\n

Q: Do parents need to stay?
\nA: <\/b>Yes . Each athlete MUST<\/b> have a parent\/guardian with them on a Friday night in order to take part. Parents are required to help out as an official or age group helper.\u00a0 Each week there are also various duties that are assigned to age groups & parents are required to help out with those on the appropriate weeks eg pack up or set up and help with the canteen & BBQ. Little A\u2019s can only continue with the support of the parents involved in the activities, and\u00a0this\u00a0is why we need your help.<\/p>\n

Q: How do I register?
\nA: <\/b>Registrations open for Little Athletics online from 1\u00a0August. For more information on registrations, including details of fees please see the summer registration section of the website.<\/p>\n

Q: Is there training available?
\nA: <\/b>Yes. There are a number of experienced coaches that hold training sessions during the week for a small fee \u2013 payable directly to the coach. For more information please see the coaching section of the website.<\/p>\n

Q: Do I have to wear a uniform?
\nA: <\/b>Yes. All registered athletes must wear the Cherrybrook Athletics uniform. Please refer to our website for details. Uniform is available to try on & purchase at the registration days, as well as ordering online.<\/p>\n

\"Cherrybrook<\/a>FAQ – Tiny Tots<\/b><\/h2>\n

Q: What time do Tots Session run?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Arrive 4:30pm for 4.45pm warm up finish at approximately 5:30pm.<\/p>\n

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Q: Do Tots need to wear black shorts as part of Cherrybrook Little and Senior Athletics uniforms?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> No, Tots can wear whatever they feel\u00a0comfortable with, just so long as they can run, jump and throw.<\/p>\n

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Q: Are Tots in separate age and gender groups?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Most of the time we are one big group! It is important for young children\u00a0to learn from each other and be in a range of different abilities so they can develop and grow as Tots.<\/p>\n

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Q: Are parents\/carers required to attend?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> At least ONE grown up (over the age of 18) is required to attend per Tot, and participation is expected.<\/p>\n

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Q: Who are the Tiny Tots Team?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Juzzy and Tom Coordinate Tiny Tots alongside a team of passionate athletes. Our young coaches are trained in Tiny Tots and then when they are old enough can transition to the Little Athletics Coaching Program on Friday nights coordinated by Valme Kruger.<\/p>\n

\"Cherrybrook<\/a>FAQ – Seniors<\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/b>Q. Who can be a SENIOR athlete?
\nA: <\/b>\u00a0Anyone from under 9 to Masters.<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0When does the athletics season start?<\/b><\/div>\n

A: <\/b>The senior athletics season starts in October and runs through to April.<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0<\/strong>When can I register for the season?<\/b><\/div>\n

A: <\/b>Registration for seniors opens 1 August. Athletics NSW notifies the club when the season is open and in turn we notify our members via our senior newsletter and on our website www.cherrybrookathletics.com.au<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0<\/strong> How much does it cost to register with Cherrybrook Athletics Club?
\nA: <\/b>The price is dependent on your age group and type of registration. Please refer to our Registration Fee table on our website www.cherrybrookathletics.com.au<\/div>\n
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Q:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Do I have to wear a uniform?
\nA: <\/b>Yes. All registered athletes must wear the Cherrybrook Athletics uniform. Please refer to our website for details.<\/div>\n
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Q:\u00a0<\/strong> Is training or coaching available?
\nA: <\/b>Yes. Senior athletes may train on Friday evenings with our Little Athletes at Greenway Park. Coaching is also available at Greenway Park by very experienced coaches for a fee. Please refer to our website for more details.<\/div>\n
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Q:\u00a0<\/strong> What kind of competitions are available for seniors
\nA:<\/b>There are many competitions throughout the season, and you can enter as many or as few as you wish. A small entry fee is usually charged for the competition. Please refer to the Athletics NSW website to find their season handbook which contains all season competitions in NSW www.nswathletics.org.au<\/a>. Competition details will also be available in our weekly senior newsletter.<\/div>\n

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