What is ITLAS?
​Introduction to Teaching Little Athletics Skills

Introduction to Teaching Little Athletics Skills (ITLAS) course is a non-accredited practical coaching course designed for Little Athletics. The ITLAS course is designed to help participants become better placed to assist children to perform basic athletic skills. The course is great for parents, school teachers and other interested persons who want to know a little more about the skills of the sport so that they may help to coach children of Primary school age, assist at Little Athletics Centres or prepare students for a school athletics carnival. Participants will be shown drills, skills, games and activities relevant to the target age group.
 The cost is $110.00 (Inc. GST) per participant. Costs of the course include a coaching manual, attendance certificate, relevant literature and morning/afternoon tea.
 The course is 6.5 hours in duration and covers all event groups on the Little Athletics track and field program. At the conclusion of the course the coach will be able to;
 * Implement a coaching session appropriate to the target group
* Organise a group of young athletes safely
* Implement a working model of each event through the use of drills, technical skills and games
* Rectify some of the more common technical faults associated with Little Athletes
 Participant Requirements
 All participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age
 There is no exam, written or practical
 While participation in each of the activities is strongly encouraged, it is not a prerequisite of the course to complete them
 You will need to bring clothing suitable for participating in the various events, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, pen, notepaper and your own lunch
 Arrange payment for course with your Centre, unless other arrangements have been made with course coordinator.
 CONTACT US

 Information & Forms:
Information Guide
Application to Host ITLAS
ITLAS Program
Registration Form
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 Testimonials
“The course is easy to understand and the fun drills and practical sessions make it a great day”
 “Everything was made so all level of athletes could understand and have fun with it”
 “Having a practical side to the course certainly makes it “sink in” and will definitely help me to assist the age groups at my Centre”

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