Our Athletics centre is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. It's vital that we continuously involve new parents to ensure the centre has sufficient volunteers to continue functioning as the current committee members retire.
If you can help in any way, please contact our secretary at mentone@lavic.com.au. We offer a discount on membership fees for the children of committee members, team managers and starters.
Team Managers are vital to the running of each session. We aim to have at least one parent acting as Team Manager for each group, assisted by older athletes from the Centre. Team Managers guide our groups from event to event at our Saturday sessions, and assist with Relay training/team management. No special knowledge is required to act as a TM. Please contact mentone@lavic.com.au if you wish to help as a Team Manager.
Joining the committee is a rewarding way to contribute your talents and goodwill, supporting your local centre and community. If you are unsure, joining as a general committee member is a great way to get involved without taking on a specific role (which we understand can be daunting for new volunteers).
The committee is a very supportive and encouraging group of like-minded people, dedicated to bringing out the best in our Little Athletes; all contributions are valuable.
Committee Positions for 2023-24 are as follows:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | |
Position | Name |
President | Scott Wilcock |
Vice President | Nigel Parsons |
Secretary | Mat Lorencak |
Treasurer | Lisa Harris |
Registrar | Lalani Sirimanne |
COMMITTEE | |
Position | Name |
Assistant Treasurer | Grant Harris |
Assistant Secretary | |
Assistant Registar | VACANT |
Competition Coordinator | Alexandra Woods, Jodie Gallacher, Ange Fragiacomo |
Equipment | Nigel Parsons |
Assistant Equipment | |
Arena Coordinator | |
Rosters | Sophie Bourke |
On Track Coordinator | |
Chief of Officials | Sue Tobin |
Canteen Coordinator | Tina Towler |
Relay Coaching Coordinator | Lucy Jackson, Alex Woods |
BBQ Coordinator | |
Uniforms | Kalani Brown |
Coaching Coordinator | Rupert van Dongen |
Centre Training Coordinator | Rupert van Dongen |
Results / Records | Janine Dixon |
Assistant Records | Mat Lorencak |
Cross Country Coordinator | Sophie Bourke |
Special Events | |
Sponsorship | Callum Brown |
Timing Operators | Scott Wilcock, Steve Carr, Tony Mee |
Transition Coordinator – Seniors | Rupert van Dongen, Paivi Bertucci, |
Region & State Team Managers | |
Mentone Track & Field Liaison | Cameron Cunningham, Tony Falkingham |
ChildSafe Officer(s) | Nicole King, Paivi Bertucci |
Member Protection Information Officer | Sue Tobin |
Set Up Coordinator | Nigel Parsons |
Pack Up Coordinator | |
Website/Social Media | Lucy Parsons |
General Committee |
Jo Gadsby, Maddy Woods |
Starters | Mat Lorencak, Nigel Parsons, Jodie Gallacher |
Nominations for committee positions for the following season close 2 days before our AGM.
The process for nominating for our Committee is as follows:
Executive Committee (President/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer/Registrar):
Committee (all other positions):
If multiple nominations are received for the same role, a secret ballot will be held at the AGM to decide the outcome.
If no nominations are received for a role, the role may be filled from the floor at the AGM.
If you have any questions about what any of the roles involve, please don't hesitate to ask!