NELSON Park played host to a special Little Athletics session on Saturday afternoon, with some of Portland’s current athletes welcoming the return of Matthew Cooter. Cooter was a member of Portland’s Little Athletics community from 1994 (under-9s) through 2001 (under-14s).

In his time as a junior competitor, Cooter managed to set 10 Victorian athletics record, including the record for under-12 boys high jump which remains unbeaten to this day at 1.67 metres.