OUR CLUB
The Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club has been part of our community since 1971.
For more than 50 years, we’ve created a fun, safe and supportive place where kids can:
- Do their best and chase personal goals
- Learn new skills and build confidence
- Stay fit and active
- Make friends and be part of a team
Little Athletics isn’t just about medals or records – it’s about having fun, giving things a go, and growing together.
At OGBHLAC, every child is encouraged, every effort is celebrated, and every achievement matters.
CLUB HISTORY
The Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club (OGBHLAC) was founded in 1971 and has been a proud part of the Bellarine sporting community for over 50 years.
From humble beginnings, our club has grown into one of the region’s most supportive and family-friendly athletics communities. Over the decades, hundreds of local children have worn the OGBHLAC colours, learning the value of:
- Doing their best and striving for personal improvement
- Supporting teammates and showing sportsmanship
- Building confidence through sport
- Developing a lifelong love of fitness and activity
Achievements through the years:
- Athletes representing OGBHLAC at regional, state and national championships
- Club members achieving GLAC records and setting new club records each season
- Recognition of dedicated parents and volunteers through life memberships
- Growth in athlete numbers, with strong participation across boys and girls
While competition success is part of our story, our real legacy is the community spirit that has carried through generations.
As we move into the 2025/26 season and beyond, our focus remains the same as it was in 1971:
to provide a club where every child feels included, supported and inspired to do their best.
COMMITTEE 2025/26
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President – Dean Casamento
Vice President – Jeremy Gilmour
Secretary – Liana Brown
Treasurer – Jim Billan
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Uniforms – Rebecca Lippinus
OnTrackers Coordinator – Rebecca Lippinus
Communications – Lucy Cammiss
Wellbeing & Community Engagement – Diana Wright
Coaching & Development – Erica Fountain
LIFE MEMBERS
Life Membership is awarded to those who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club.
We are proud to acknowledge and thank the following Life Members:
Glynn Craig
George Del Papa
Rod Fenton
Pam Halnon
Darren Henry
Neale Lomas
Julia Marsh
Grant Pocock
Margaret Pocock
Janet Walker
Matthew Payne
How Life Membership is awarded:
Life Membership is a special honour granted by the club committee to recognise individuals who have shown exceptional service and commitment over many years. Nominations are considered by the committee and awarded at the Annual General Meeting.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.