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We are thrilled to announce that Erin Smart has been awarded Young Master of the Year (40+ age group) at the 2025 NSW Masters Awards! The award was announced during the NSW Masters State Championships at Campbelltown on Saturday 21st February 2026. We applaud Erin’s dedication, commitment and exceptional competitive spirit, which continue to inspire …
Erin Smart – Young Master of the Year (40+ age group)Read More
The Woden Thunder Athletics Carnival was held on Sunday 22nd February 2026 at Woden Park, providing an excellent opportunity for two of our athletes to test their skills across a range of events. Kadance Naylor had a particularly successful day. She claimed gold in the 16-17 years shot put with a throw of 10.69m and …
The 2026 NSW Masters Championships was held at Campbelltown Athletics Track from 20th–22nd February 2026. Erin Smart enjoyed another outstanding State Championships, claiming triple gold in the 40–44 years 100m (12.79), 200m (26.07) and 400m (58.99). Erin was a little unlucky in the 60m, stumbling in the drive phase, but recovered strongly to finish 3rd …
The inaugural Nowra Athletics Club Pentathlon was held on Wednesday 18th February 2026, proudly sponsored by Nowra Athletes Foot. The Pentathlon proved to be a real drawcard, with a fantastic number of members taking part. It was great to see field athletes stepping onto the track and track athletes testing themselves in the field. Competition …
Nowra Athletics Club had five members compete at the NSW 5000m Championships on 14th February 2026, producing an outstanding set of results highlighted by multiple personal bests. William Dyball contested the A race of the Open 800m and clocked a superb PB of 1:52.25 to finish 6th. Will noted this PB was “a long time …
Tim Musson bettered his own 50–59 years shot put record on 11th February, throwing 12.09m to improve on his previous mark of 9m. In the triple jump, Anne Boatswain leapt 7.01m, surpassing her previous record of 6.60m. Also trying their hand at the hop, step and jump were Evie Binney (8.58m), Kadance Naylor (8.00m), Emerson …
The Mid South Coast Zone Little Athletics Regional Track and Field Championships were held at the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026. There were medals, PBs, great determination and plenty of enthusiasm on display. Nowra Athletics Club was represented by 12 athletes wearing the black and gold. Flynn Kelly …
Great Results at 2026 Regional Track And Field ChampionshipsRead More
Nowra athletes continue to compete far and wide with great success. At the High Velocity Meet IV in Campbelltown on 31st January, Riley Sandstrom proudly represented Nowra with strong performances across multiple events. Riley clocked 13.45 in the 100m and 27.73 in the 200m, and produced an impressive throw of 32.97m in the discus. At …
Strong Performances for Nowra Athletes at Recent CompetitionsRead More
Anne Boatswain continued her record-breaking streak on Wednesday 4th February, this time bettering her own high jump record from 1.15m to 1.20m. High jump was very popular last week, with fierce yet friendly competition at the bar! Andrew Heffill improved on his previous best, clearing 1.30m before bowing out, while Tristan Corbridge soared over 1.35m. …
On Wednesday 28th January 2025, Braxton Naylor threw 21.36m to establish an inaugural 10 years age record in the javelin. Well done, Braxton! Kadance Naylor recorded a standout throw of 34.86m, the longest throw of the night. Mum, Lauren Naylor, wasn’t far behind with the next best throw of 25.70m, proving that throwing talent clearly …
The Capital Athletics Opens and Under 20s Championships were held at the AIS Athletics Field from 24th to 26th January 2026, Hamish McLaren had a great run in the Under 20 steeplechase event, finishing in 10.41.69 to claim the silver medal. Hamish also competed in the javelin, placing 4th with a throw of 40.73m. Emily …
2025-26 Capital Athletics Opens and Under 20s ChampionshipsRead More
Despite being our smallest Country team in this writer’s 20 year history with the Club, the efforts were enormous and the rewards high. Nowra had just 12 athletes representing the black and gold, plus 4 junior athletes competing for their respective little athletics clubs. Dubbo turned on the heat with 40 degree days and strong …
Small Team, Big Results at 2026 Country ChampionshipsRead More
It was a very small group that returned to track and field for our first night back in 2026 on January 14th, and we managed to complete the program before the rain set in. In the field, Tim Musson kicked off the new year in style with two new records. Tim threw 40.69m in the …
There were some great results for three of our junior athletes who competed at the Illawong High Velocity Meet on January 3rd, 2026. Flynn Kelly ran a new PB of 12.05 in the 100m, shaving 0.03 seconds off his previous best of 12.08. He also clocked 24.26 in the 200m. Riley Sandstrom produced some solid …
The 2025 Albie Thomas Mile was held on 20th December at The Crest Athletics Track, with Nowra well represented by seven athletes and some outstanding performances across the program. In the Mile events, Oliver Baxter produced a fantastic run in the C race, finishing second in a quick 4:18.74. Harrison Baxter competed in the B …
There was plenty of Christmas cheer, colour and happiness at the final night of Track and Field on Wednesday 17th December. On the track, the evening opened with a 300m event featuring handicapped starts. In Heat 1, Declan Bennett took the win, followed by Benjamin Emmerton and Alex Emmerton. Heat 2 was claimed by Ben …
A group of Club members travelled to the ACT to compete at the Summer Series event at Woden on December 13, producing several outstanding performances on the track. Flynn Kelly recorded his first National Qualifier in the 200m, running a sharp 24.06. He also set a new personal best in the 100m with 12.08, just …
It’s now something of a tradition for me to whip up a Christmas parody each year. This time I’m getting in early to celebrate our much-loved Christmas Mile. We look forward to seeing everyone in their festive colours on Wednesday 17th December. The Christmas Mile is Coming to Town You’d better warm up, you’d better …
A small but determined group turned out for Track & Field on Wednesday 10th December, with steady rain dampening the track but certainly not spirits. On the track in the 600m, Heath Lee took out the junior heat in confident style, stopping the clock at 2:14.71. He was followed by Jack Saviane (2:23.83) and Matthew …
The Mid South Coast Zone Championships were held in Kiama over the weekend of December 6th–7th. Athletes had to endure extremely hot temperatures throughout the competition and demonstrated great resilience to battle on through the heat. There were 12 athletes representing Nowra Athletics Club and they certainly did themselves and the Club proud. Flynn Kelly …