Centres will recall that at the 2025 AGM, the Board, via special (constitutional) motion, asked Centres to vote on reducing the minimum age of Competitive Members (athletes) to 3yo to facilitate the introduction of an optional Coles Tiny Tots program. That motion was narrowly voted down.
At the 2026 AGM, the Board again will ask our Centres to vote on the introduction of an optional Coles Tiny Tots program. This time, this will be done via the following ordinary motion: “To approve the creation by the Board of a new membership category known as ‘Tiny Tots Member’ for athletes that have attained the age of 3 years of age and until they are of the age where they are eligible to register as a Competitive Member.”
The creation of the new category of membership will be via amendment to existing Regulation 7.
Again, conducting Coles Tiny Tots will be entirely optional for Centres.
What is Coles Tiny Tots?
Coles Little Athletics Tiny Tots is a modified introductory sports program for children aged 3–4 years. Designed to encourage the development of the Fundamental Movement Skills of running, walking, jumping and throwing that underpin the growth of specialised sporting skills in athletics and other sports.
The aim of the Coles Little Athletics Tiny Tots Program is to improve the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children through a play-based approach that is engaging and stimulating to the child.
Through these positive first experiences in an athletics and fundamental skill development environment, children are more likely to develop a healthy passion for athletics and lifelong enjoyment of participating in sport and physical activity.
This resource contains 10 weeks of session plans, each session includes 4 activities per session, lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. The range of activities which are designed to develop the three Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS):
- Stability (balance, landing and rotating)
- Locomotor (running, jumping, hopping, skipping and leaping)
- Manipulative (throwing and catching)
Parents are encouraged to get involved with the Coles Little Athletics Tiny Tots program by assisting with activities or by being an enthusiastic and supportive spectator.
Coles Tiny Tots Webinar Recording
Centres keen to learn more about conducting the Coles Tiny Tots program are encouraged to tune into the online Coles Tiny Tots Webinar recording below, that took place on Wednesday 8th July via Zoom.
Webinar outline:
- Welcome and introductions (Anthony McIntosh, CEO, LAVic)
- Coles Tiny Tots and Little Aths Australia (Myles Foreman, CEO): Myles will cover Coles Tiny Tots e-Learning opportunities, Activity Cards, Bucket Hats, Volunteer Vests and Ambassador visits.
- Coles Tiny Tots at Northern Districts LAC, NSW (Matt Gleeson, President NDLAC): NDLAC have been conducting the Coles Tiny Tots program for many seasons. Matt will talk about why NDLAC conduct Coles Tiny Tots, how it started, how it evolved, how the Tots interact with the rest of the Centre and engaging Coles Tiny Tots Parents.
- Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Once approved, the Centre will be able to indicate in its online affiliation portal that it intends to run a Coles Tiny Tots program. After this is submitted, LAVic will provide the Centre with all Coles Tiny Tots resources — including the manual, activity cards, weekly session plans, and training materials — to support the successful delivery of the program.
Centres that do not take up the option via affiliation can email the office at a later date to take up the program.
Yes. Centres can deliver Coles Tiny Tots alongside their regular weekly program, or at other times.
Yes. Parents are encouraged to assist with activities but must support their child as a spectator if not assisting helping create a positive and safe environment.
Tiny Tots can:
- Increase family engagement
- Build a pathway into U6 and beyond
- Offer a structured option for younger siblings already attending Little Athletics
- Support Centre growth and retention
The weekly session plans and activity cards include simple equipment lists. Most items are standard Little Athletics equipment already used at Centres.
Centres have access to a full suite of delivery tools, including:
- The Coles Tiny Tots Manual with weekly session plans, equipment lists, and tips
- Activity Cards with visual layouts and instructions
- Activity videos and an eLearning course to build coordinator confidence and understanding these resources support consistent, easy program delivery.
- Coles promotional items
Centres receive a 10‑week program, with each session lasting approximately 45–60 minutes and including four structured activities designed to maintain engagement and high participation.
The program develops Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) across three key areas:
- Stability (balance, landing, rotating)
- Locomotor (running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping)
- Manipulative (throwing, catching)
These skills underpin future athletic and sporting development.
The Coles Tiny Tots Activities eLearning course provides training through videos, activity demonstrations, and all program resources. It builds confidence and ensures consistent delivery across Centres.
No. The program is designed so parents, volunteers, and Centre helpers can deliver it confidently. Training for Coles Tiny Tots program leaders is conducted via the eLearning course which provides demonstrations and guidance to ensure most adults can run the sessions effectively.
There will be no obligation on Centres to provide Tiny Tots. Conducting Coles Tiny Tots is optional for Centres.
Coles Tiny Tots is an introductory athletics program specifically designed for children aged 3–4 years, focusing on early development through play‑based activities.
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