Supporting Youth Athletics Through Community Spirit
Redlands Athletics is a volunteer-based club that promotes athletics in the Redlands area. We started back in 1980 when a group of like-minded parents wanted to bring athletics to their community. With support from Little Athletics QLD, we had our first full season in 1980/81 and moved to Cleveland State High School in 1982/83, where we’ve been ever since. In 2009, we became stronger by joining two former clubs together.
Today, we have over 250 little athletes and a growing number of senior athletes. Our club provides a pathway for athletes 12 years and older to continue into senior athletics through our partnership with Queensland Athletics. We compete in the South-East Region with nine other clubs including Algester, Balmoral, Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Mt Gravatt, Springwood, Jimboomba, and Wynnum Manly at Regional Relays and Championships twice each year.
Our club is run by a volunteer Committee of Management who give their time freely to make sure we provide safe, quality athletics programs. We welcome all members to join our committee and help run the club. We fully support Little Athletics Queensland’s “Be Your Best” policy and work to build a strong sense of community. Everyone involved with our club follows our Code of Behaviour to ensure a positive experience for all.
Mission & Philosophy
Redlands Athletics brings families together through sports programs that focus on fun, fitness, and building lifelong healthy habits.
Mission
Little Athletics aims to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletics activities.
Philosophy
Little Athletics is built on three core ideas which are summed up in a slogan: "LITTLE ATHLETICS... FOR... FAMILY... FUN... and... FITNESS". Little Athletics aims to bring families together through sports, making sure kids have fun while being active, and helping children develop healthy, fit bodies that support strong minds and overall wellbeing.
Athletic Development Through Strong Leadership and Community
Redlands Athletics operates under the proven Little Athletics Queensland framework with experienced volunteer leadership and sustainable governance systems that ensure consistent, quality programs for every family season after season. With years of experience in youth development and strong connections to state-level athletics organizations, our leadership team combines passion for young athletes with the right knowledge needed to run successful programs that grow stronger each year.
Expert Volunteer Coaching
We have dedicated coaches who bring years of experience and genuine care to every training session, focusing on skill development and confidence building.
Family-Centered Community
Parents become active partners in their child’s athletic journey through volunteer opportunities and shared experiences that strengthen family bonds.
Successful Track Record
As pioneers of innovative competition formats now adopted across Queensland, we lead by example in putting child development first.
Sustainable Program Quality
We have systems and established processes to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences regardless of changing volunteer leadership.
Behind the Team Spirit
The Coaches Dedicated to Your Child’s Growth
We have skilled volunteer coaches provide personalized attention and proven training methods that help every child reach their potential. With years of experience in youth athletics, they create a positive environment where kids thrive.
Experienced volunteers who understand child development
Patient, encouraging approach that builds confidence
Focus on personal improvement over competition
Safe, supportive environment for all skill levels
Strong commitment to family-centered values
