Little Athletics evolved, like most voluntary community organizations, through the mind and conscience of one man. Trevor Billingham followed the pattern set by many pioneers in the field of community service. He recognized a need and introduced an idea designed to meet that need.

On an October day in 1963 three boys turned up at an athletics meeting in Geelong. They were ready to compete. On approaching an official they were told that they were too young to take part. That official was Trevor Billingham. The disappointment, evident in the boys, left a marked impression on his mind.

The thought was forgotten; it came alive again several months later. At a coaching clinic designed for secondary school students it was noted that the majority of children were of primary school age.

Reminded of his earlier experience, Trevor Billingham had an idea. The answer to the need expressed in the children would be a simple Saturday morning competition.

On the first Saturday of October 1964, he met with a small group of children on a Geelong oval. They took part in a short program of running events.

From that simple beginning, athletics for boys and girls under the age of 12 developed at a phenomenal rate. Little Athletics created tremendous interest and in 1967 the Victorian Little Athletics Association was formed.

In 2010, the Victorian Little Athletics Association changed its name to Little Athletics Victoria and is represented by a new brand and logo. In a spirit of cooperation and unification Little Athletics Victoria have adopted their logo in conjunction with Little Athletics Australia.