Age: older than I’d like to be! LOL –Occupation: Early Childhood Teacher/Centre Manager Defence Child CareYears with Nowra Athletics Club: about 10 yearsWhy are you involved with the Club? Initially I became involved because of my son’s interest in running and athletics but then I got ‘sucked in’ to the sport and Club; deciding to ‘have a go’ myself. …
Perry Strand – Committee Member.
Age:53 –Occupation: Gardening & Property MaintenanceYears with Nowra Athletics Club: this is my 17th yearWhy are you involved with the Club? I love to run & socializeFavourite Athletic Event/Distance:100metres or 10ks upWhat is Your Most Memorable Athletic Moment in History (either your own or someone you admire): All Blacks World Cup win, beating Dean Bryce & watching our boys play …
Steven Thomson – Treasurer.
Age: 47 –Occupation: AccountantYears with Nowra Athletics Club: A FewWhy are you involved with the Club?: Children competing and I used to compete as a Youth.Favourite Athletic Event/Distance: High JumpWhat is Your Most Memorable Athletic Moment in History (either your own or someone you admire): My son winning State Gold and National Silver and Bronze in Decathlon.Other Sports you …
Lisa Carroll – Club Secretary.
Age: 52 –Occupation: Public ServantYears with Nowra Athletics Club: 20 years. Why are you involved with the Club?: I love to run.Favourite Athletic Event/Distance: Long distance. What is Your Most Memorable Athletic Moment in History (either you’re own or someone you admire): Turia Pitt completing her first ironwoman.Other Sports you are involved with: noneYour Proudest Personal Sporting Achievement: Completing my first King of the …
Scott Johnson – Cub President.
Age: 50 –Occupation: AccountantYears with Nowra Athletics Club: 8 years this time round but I was with the club as a youngster back in the 1970’s. Why are you involved with the Club?: Like a lot of our adult members I was watching my kids and wife at cross country one day and thought I might as well join in. …
Cross Country 2018 Presentation.
Nowra Athletics held their Winter Cross Country Presentation on Saturday 25th August. Due to the (much needed) rain the event was moved last-minute to the Cambewarra Hall. There was a pleasing amount of people gathered to celebrate the season’s runs and award the top three place getters in each division their well-earned trophies.A number of …
Cross Country Season Ends
The last cross country run on the Winter calendar was held on Saturday 18th August at Timberhills on a windy afternoon. There was just a small collection of runners braving the gusty weather. To add to the challenge the course was run backwards. Now that doesn’t mean the runners had to run backwards, it just …
Fun Running at Longreach
Nowra Athletics held cross country at Longreach on Saturday 11th August. There were no points on offer this week so numbers were considerably lower than previous weeks but the true enthusiasts were there! In the 1 km, there were just 4 contenders with Heidi McLaren coming in first in 8.18 minutes. Aiden McLaren was second …
Final Point score Run
The final points round of Winter cross country was held at Timberhills on Saturday, August 4th. Numbers were relatively low across most distances but those keen to gain the last points of the season were certainly pushing their limits to get a top three finish and gain maximum points. The 1km had just 3 young …
National Cross Country Competitors
The Australian Cross-Country Championships were held on Saturday 25th August, 2018 at Maleny Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast QLD.Reportedly, the race-caller on the day announced that the course “was picturesque but tougher than Willandra”.A BIG congratulations to Troy Whittington who finished 4th at these championships in the Under 20 event. Troy completed the 8km course …