All Centres of SA Little Athletics are committed to providing a safe environment for all participants, through the development of Risk Management policies.
Current policies and guidelines for Torrens Valley Little Athletics meets are available below.
Smoke Free Policy
The South Australian Little Athletics Association Inc. and Affiliated Centres and Clubs recognise that passive smoking is hazardous to health and that non-smokers should be protected from the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke.
Codes of Behaviour
SALAA has strict Codes of Behaviour for all involved in Little Athletics meets—Administrators, Officials, Coaches, Parents and Athletes.
Little Athletics is about athletes having fun and doing their best in an environment where they feel safe and supported.
Weather Policy
Little Athletics meets will automatically be cancelled if the weather forecast for Friday at Mt Barker is 38 degrees or more, as broadcast on the 6pm edition of Channels 7/9 news on Thursday evening.
A modified program will be run on evening when the forecast temperature is 35 to 37 degrees.
A modified program may be run on evening where weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain, lightning) are considered to be a risk to athletes health and safety. Ambient temperatures at Birdwood High School at 4pm will be considered in determining the program modifications.
SunSmart Policy
Sunscreen is available at all venues and should be worn. Hats must be worn while athletes are not competing.
Health and Accident Policy
Torrens Valley Little Athletics Centre is run by volunteers. Apart from very basic first aid for minor injuries, TVLAC is not able to manage at all times.
Failure to commit to these conditions will result in the athlete being unable to participate.
Equity and Access Guideline
The South Australian Little Athletics Association Incorporated Access and Equity Guidelines are based on the inclusion of young people 3 years to 17 years with disabilities into Little Athletics.