Parent and Carer volunteer Duties 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The smooth running of competition days depends on all parents and carers doing their fair share of duties.

If you're unsure about any tasks or not fully up to date with the rules, don't hesitate to:

* Ask for help.


* Check the Volunteer Guides for guidance.


Important Notes:


* Failure to complete your fair share of duties may lead to official warnings.


* Regular omissions could result in suspension of athletes or even a request to leave the club.


* It is your responsibility to sign in for your rostered duties and to update the the club if you are unavailable on competition days.

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By working together, we ensure a positive experience for our athletes and the community!


If you're not confident or up to date with the rules you can or ask someone for help or check the Volunteer Guides.

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Centre Officiating Resources

Our officiating resources are designed to assist parents and volunteers in running weekly Little Athletics competitions smoothly. These resources outline the basic processes and rules for various events and include:

* Videos 


* Event Cards 


* Downloadable Documents


Explore more: Centre Officiating Resources

Weekly Grovedale Parent/Carer Roles

Grovedale relies on parents and carers to fill important roles each week. Here's an overview of the roles required:

High Jump – 4 Roles

High Jump Chief (1)

[Details to be added]


High Jump Helpers (2)

[Details to be added]


Tablet/Computer Operator (1)

Responsible for entering high jump scissor results for the day. There are only two groups, and this task takes approximately 10 minutes.


Additional support: Volunteer Guide to High Jump | High Jump Officiating Resources

Time Keeping – 3 Roles

Chief Timer (1)
[Details to be added]

Back-Up Timers (2)
[Details to be added]

Additional support :Volunteer Guide to Time Keeping

Marshall and Age Group Helpers – 3 Roles

Age Group Marshall (1)
Marshal the age group between events, guide athletes on the basics of each event (with help from key officials), and ensure smooth event operations (measuring, raking, recording, etc.).

Check off each group before circular events (e.g., 800m/walks), call out names to keep the group organized, and ensure every child is picked up by a parent after competition.

Under 8 Girls Helper (1)
Accompany U8 Girls to events, stay with them throughout, and assist in facilitating activities if needed. Ensure all children are collected by their parents post-competition.

On Tracker Helper (1)
Supervise children in the On Track area for the 2-hour duration and assist in facilitating activities as required.

Set Up and Pack Up – All Parents/Carers

Equipment Setup
Arrive at Goldsworthy Reserve (Corio) or Landy Field 30 minutes before event start times to assist with setting up athletic equipment.

Equipment Pack-Up
Help pack up all athletic equipment at the end of Saturday competition.​​