In 1968 Knox Little
Athletics Centre was established and was made up of 10 clubs based at Boronia
high school. Knox was the 23rd centre to commence hence the Knox 23 on the
uniforms.
In 1969 Boronia West was one of 11 clubs now running at Chandler Park, Boronia.
At this time we had a membership of 73 Athletes and we were the 7th largest
club. Some of the other clubs during this period (that have now vanished) were
Basin Heights, Sherbrooke, St Johns, St Josephs and Studfield. Our uniform was a
navy blue T-shirt and white shorts. Ask some of your parents what it was like
running at Chandler Park.
In 1977 we moved with the Knox Centre to our current home at Knox Park.
In 2003 we changed our name to the Boronia Bolters.
In 2008/2009 we had a membership of 66 athletes and we are one of the larger
clubs at the Knox Centre.
In 2009 we changed our uniform to a White, blue and black singlet with our
traditional lightening bolt and black shorts.
During the track season the club is situated on the grassed area next to the
children’s playground. Look for the Bolters banner and our marquee provided by
our sponsor, Ferntree Gully Nissan. Most club members find a comfortable spot
around this area to base themselves.
SCHOOL AFFILIATION:
Each club at Knox Centre is affiliated with schools in their local area. Our
“feeder” schools are:
1. Boronia Heights Primary School
2. Boronia West Primary School
Attending different schools does not preclude any of our athletes or future
athletes competing for our club.
UNIFORM:
Our uniform consists of a White/Black and Blue singlet with “Boronia Bolters “
and a lightning bolt on the back and Black shorts or bloomers. The Singlets are
available through the club uniform manager and the cost is $30.00.
The uniform manager is Brett SMITH.
Boronia Bolter “Hoodies” will also be available through Brett SMITH. The Hoodies will only be available on order. This order is only placed once a year
and cost approximately $30.00.
Knox Centre uniforms are available through Karen BUTLER . These uniforms are to be organised by individuals in the weeks prior to
representing our centre and are not a club responsibility.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP:
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Diane Lowden
2004 Kerry Van der Zee
Alan Wright
2005 Phil Pryor
2006 Nicole Van der Zee
2008 Phil Watson
2010 Brett Smith