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Cairns Athletics was formed 16 October 2005 and Incorporated 10 November 2006 and Incorporates Cairns Little Athletics (Formed May 1984) & Cairns & District Athletics Club Inc (revived 1976). Cairns Athletics is a family orientated club and we aim to provide athletes of all ages with the opportunity to grow and develop in the sport of Athletics. Our Club is based at Barlow Park and Club days are held Friday nights or Sunday afternoons, depending on bookings at Barlow Park for other events. See Calendar section for the club competition dates.

Club Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at our clubhouse at Barlow Park. The clubhouse is situated under the CDRL Building on the Severin Street side of the park. Meetings commence at 7.00pm. All members and parents are welcome.

President	Shane Watson
Vice President	Jim Orchard
Secretary	Belinda Street
Treasurer	Cristy Bathe
Club Registrar(s)	Ruth Phillips Tanya Phoenix
First Aid Officer	Junko Godwin
Records Officer	Meriel Baker
Carnival Coordinator	Heather Vaughan
Equipment Officers	Rob Murchie Kevin Woodward
Track Starters	Alana Johnstone
Officials Coordinator	Sue Slatcher
Canteen Supervisor & Assistants	Team Effort
Committee Members	Cindy Henderson Christina Hindmarsh John Redmond Junko Godwin Kevin Cull Maree McCormack
Coaches	Shane Watson Heather Vaughan

The Cairns Athletics Code of Conduct policy is intended to be the minimum standard for anyone involved in sport which includes Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Parents / Spectators.

For the enjoyment of the sport by all, it is important that parents/carers understand the policy and explain it to their child.

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All Cairns Athletic Committee Members, Chief Officials, Canteen Conveners and Team Managers must possess a Blue Card. A register is kept of all volunteers who currently hold a blue card, including number and expiry date.

Parent helpers are not required to hold a Blue Card, although we do encourage them, and forms are available from the Club Registrar or online.

Parents are encouraged to become qualified Officials. They are an integral part of our club, not only vital for our carnivals, but the knowledge gained increases competency on the field each club day. This ensures smooth running of all events. If you are interested in becoming an Official please see one of committee members to register your interest.

This year our coaches will be conducting training/coaching on various disciplines, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45 to 6:30pm. This may change throughout the year depending upon coaches’ availability and requirements of athletes. Changes and updates will be advised in weekly club newsletters.

Athletes 8 years and older, including masters, are welcome to participate.