Little Athletics

Today was our first taster of Little Athletics. I'd never been to it as a child and only heard snippets about it along the way growing up. So far I have been super impressed with the organization and dedication of the coaches and the committee. Always one to lend a hand I have volunteered to be a helper every week and am a scribe and marshall ( I get to yell at the kids to get in line and tell them who is next for a turn of whatever they are doing.)

Basically on the Saturday, the kids get to try out different skills in events and gain some coaching along the way. Their efforts are recorded and although kids will compare against each other - this is discouraged as they then enter their information into log books and try to improve against their last recorded effort.

I have volunteered to look after Morgans age group - boys and girls - there are three other parents who also help - and boy you need everyone with all the events.

Today Morgan got to try out Shotput and hurdles as well as the normal 50 mtr race. I was so proud of him - he really tried so hard the whole way through. Poor little bugger though - he runs like me... and thats really something I wished he didn't inherit.



Lilly is in tiny tots - who have thier own area and do an obsticle course, then learn some basic skills and just have fun. The teacher is fantastic and I am sure Lilly will have a hoot next week. Poor lass - came over to me - whingy and hot - and then proceeded to throw up and chuck and chuck and chuck.... while I was trying to officiate.


Morgan really enjoyed himself and is keen to come back next week. They will start doing traingin sessions on two week day afternoons soon - so we will see if the kids are up to coming to that or not. My only concern is how hot it is going to get - today was steamy enough. We start at 1.30 and go through to 4 or so - damned hot time to be running round a field.

Kids Disco

Put 7 kids under the age of 7 in a darkened room and hand them glow sticks, throw some streamers around and put some pumping music on and what do you have?

Very excited kids who will dance their feet off..

what started as a off the cuff thing and kind gesture by one of our neighbours - has evolved into the last incarnation - Disco at the Evetts.

I love the idea that the three families in the street look after the kids once a month - so that the other two couples can go out and watch a movie - or have a meal alone.. or good grief - talk to one another!!

I thought I'd share some photos from the night. The kids had such a wonderful time - mixing up playing with dancing, lego, blocks, watching DVDs, eating popcorn, munching on chips, playing super heros and spys, the hot dogs, the dance off competitions ( all instigated and run by my little organiser - Morgan!)

the kids were all delightful and loving with each other - no tiffs or tears - which was a blessing. I was so delighted with the way they all looked out for one another and played so well.

Looking forward to the next one!