Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 – Little Athletics Australia and Playbk Sports joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind eLearning partnership designed to revolutionise volunteer training and elevate the experience of more than 89,000 young athletes across the country.
At the centre of this national collaboration are two flagship digital courses: Introduction to Teaching Little Athletics Skills (ITLAS) and Tiny Tots. These initial offerings mark the beginning of a broader digital learning ecosystem, purpose-built to support the Little Athletics community and hosted on a new, custom-designed Learning Management System (LMS).
“Education is the foundation of a thriving sporting community,” said Myles Foreman, CEO, Little Athletics Australia.
“Our partnership with Playbk Sports enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality eLearning to our volunteers and officials ensuring young athletes across Australia are supported by confident and well-prepared adults. Ultimately, this will strengthen participation, retention, and the long-term success of our sport.”
Myles Foreman, CEO at Little Athletics Australia
“We’re thrilled to be supporting Little Athletics Australia on this critical national rollout,” said Damian Hecker, Chief Operating Officer, Playbk Sports. “Our goal is to make world-class resources accessible to every corner of the country through scalable, personalised, eLearning courses which are just a click away at any time.”
Little Athletics Australia over 450 affiliated centres/clubs, engaging more than 148,000 participants annually, and is powered by a volunteer workforce exceeding 59,000 officials and helpers. As the sport continues to grow, the ability to deliver consistent, engaging, and practical training becomes vital to maintaining a high-quality participant experience.
The first phase ITLAS and Tiny Tots will empower volunteers with engaging, practical content that reflects the values and needs of the Little Athletics community.
Looking ahead, the eLearning partnership will expand to include an Inclusion Hub, supporting athletes of all abilities and ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate and thrive. There are also plans to deliver engaging content for teachers and club administrators, further strengthening the community’s knowledge base and operational capability.
“This isn’t just about eLearning it’s about building capacity across the entire Little Athletics ecosystem and aligning learning with the sport’s long-term strategic goals,”
Damian Hecker, COO at Playbk Sports
The new LMS and its flagship courses will be released nationally in the coming months, with centres/clubs, and volunteers able to engage with the platform from anywhere in Australia.
This eLearning partnership signals a bold step forward and sets the foundation for a connected, confident, and future-ready Little Athletics community.
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About Little Athletics Australia
Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian sport for children 5-16 years. It is based upon the sport of athletics (track & field) and the events are specially modified to suit the ages and abilities of children. A wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking events is conducted.
About Playbk Sports
Founded in 2015, Playbk Sports delivers innovative eLearning and fitness technology solutions to Australia’s leading sporting organisations. With expertise in both sport and education, we specialise in programs for schools, coach education, and academy pathways.
We’re trusted by top teams from the AFL, NRL, and NBL, and organisations including the NFL, AusCycling, and Special Olympics Australia. Our partnerships enhance fan engagement, empower communities, and create sustainable commercial opportunities.
