The University of the Sunshine Coast Little Athletics Centre (USCLAC) was formed in 2007 as the vision of Trevor Dryden & John Dighton and we commenced competition on Friday 26th October 2007. Our first season saw 187 registered athletes and since then we have continued to grow to now be one of the largest Little Athletics Centres in Queensland.
USCLAC is a centre that is truly committed to the Little Athletics mantra of Family, Fun and Fitness. Little Athletics can be the “foundation for all sports.” Lots of sports use the skills developed at Little Athletics and every year around 95,000 boys and girls enjoy being part of the Little A’s family. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our family at USCLAC.
Our Life Members
Adam McGill (2019)
Ross Hepworth (2021)
Melissa Hepworth Smith (2023)
Nick Bennett (2024)
Jason Stoker (2024)
Our Leadership Group
At USCLAC we have a passionate and dedicated group of volunteers who are the Centre’s Leadership Group. This group of parents and family are there every Friday to help your little athletes compete and have fun. If you would like to contribute and have fun please come and see one of the people in the list below. Our Leadership Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month by ZOOM. The members of our Leadership Group for 24_25 are:
| Role | Volunteer |
| Centre Manager | Melissa Hepworth |
| Secretary | Cathy Swan |
| Treasurer | Ross Hepworth |
| Social Media and Marketing | Cathy Swan |
| Registrar | Nicole Stinson |
| Results Manager | Piotr Leracz |
| Competitions Officer | Nicole Stinson |
| Program Manager | Damien Swan |
| Timing System Manager(s) | Hans Tandog |
| Steve Cloete | |
| Office and Assistant Registrar | Janelle Pasmans |
| Officials Officer Front Desk | Cindy Traves |
| Parent\Age Marshall Liason | Janelle Champion |
| Lisa Mackay | |
| Equipment Officer(s) | Jason Stoker |
| Greg Hill | |
| Justin Walker | |
| Michael Vincent | |
| Coach(es) | Nick Bennett |
| Damien Swan | |
| Greg Hill | |
| Canteen & Food Officer(s) | Vacant |
| 1st Aid and Medical | Melanie Wright |
| Annual presentation | Merrilee Gill |
| Uniforms | Merrilee Gill |
| Technology | Joel Tomkins |
| Neilus O’Brien | |
| Various Roles | Richard Jennings |
| Scott Foreman | |