Wollongong City Little Athletics provides competition for athletes aged from the age of 3 to Under 17.

WCLA stages its athletic meet on a Friday Night during the athletics season (Spring/Summer). The competition commences at 5.15pm and finishes between 7.30pm  - 8.00pm depending on the number of athletes competing.

There are 4 events for the Under 6 to Under 12 age groups and 5 events for the Under 13 to Under 17 age group. The events usually consist of two track and two field events for each age group.

Events include running, walking, long jump, high jump, starters, hurdles and more.