With the postponement of the January 2021 Oceania Masters Athletics champs to January 2022, and the closing of countries borders throughout the region, Master’s athletics in the region had very limited opportunities for regional competition. So it was decided, that during the Month of January, the Oceania Masters Athletics Association, would hold a virtual competition, …
Cross country returns to Berry 15.5.21
Round 5 of cross country was held at Berry on May 15th. Numbers were strong for the return to this course with nine enthusiastic competitors in the 2km event. Harrison Crawford was first home in 8.58 followed by Malachy Martin but it was Finn Goddard in third place, who was the speediest finishing 2kms in …
Sydney Ten efforts
The Sydney Ten was run on Sunday May 2nd at Sydney Olympic Park. There were a massive 2,099 entrants across the program of events, making the 2021 Sydney 10 the biggest event EVER for Run NSW. For thirteen Nowra athletes it was an event to be celebrated amongst peers, friends and family. Cam Musgrove was …
Round 3 at Longreach 1.5.21
Round 3 of cross country was held at Longreach on Saturday 1st May. In the 1km there were just two competitors with Randira DeSilva coming home first followed by Hesanya Desilva. In the 2km event there were five participants with Winter Bell taking first place in front of sister Miller Bell. Finn Goddard ran in …
Sabina is no gumby!
The 2021 inaugural running of the GUMBY took place in the Brindabella Ranges on the weekend of April 24th and 25th. The GUMBY is a traditional last one standing race on a 6.7km course of undulating fire trail. Runners complete a lap on the hour every hour until there is only one person standing. Runners …
Cross Country Round 2
Cross Country Round 2 was held at Hollyhill on Saturday 24th April. There were five enthusiastic runners in the 1km event with Leah Kelley leading the way home. Jade Kelley was second and Sam Kelley was third. Lhiam Crook was fourth and Aidan McLaren rounded out the field in fifth place. In the 2kms Lana …
Jye is bound for Tokyo
FORMER Nowra Athletics Club athlete Jye Edwards is off to the Tokyo Olympic Games, after taking the win in the Opens 1500m at this week’s Australian Track and Field Championships. Jye was a talented junior with Nowra Athletics Club for many years before moving away to Canberra. In 2017 Jye took out the Frank McCaffrey …
Nowra athletes compete at Australian Track and Field Championships
The 2021 Australian Track and Field Championships and Olympic Trials have now drawn to a close after eight days of competition. Whilst it was super exciting to witness Australia’s open age athletes compete in pursuit of Olympic and Paralympic berths it was just as exciting to watch Nowra’s junior athletes making their mark on the …
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State Silver for Kerrie
The 2021 NSW Masters Athletics Throws Pentathlon State Championships were held on April 18th at Wollongong. The Throws Pentathlon consists of 3 attempts at each of the five throwing events in the order of Hammer, Shot, Discus Throw, Javelin, Weight. Nowra’s Kerrie Jones performed well earning herself a State silver medal in the 65 age …
Cross Country kicks off
Cross Country officially kicked off at Longreach on Saturday 17th April. Aiden McLaren was the sole competitor in the 1km for Round 1 however there were eight contenders in the 2km event. Finn Goddard took the win with Zoe Musson second and Tim Musson third. Isobella Mitchell was fourth, Miller Bell fifth and whilst Airlie …
Kerrie takes State Title in Heavy Weight Pentathlon
NSW Masters held their Heavy Weight Pentathlon State Championships on Sunday March 14 2021 at Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre. The Heavy Weight Pentathlon consists of 3 attempts at each of 5 weighted throws and is contested in 5 year age groups. Nowra’s Kerrie Jones took out the State title in the Womens 65 years category …
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Champion efforts at Championship events
The Track and Field season might be coming to an end, but it’s certainly not going to fade out quietly! It was a weekend of hot competition and great results for Australian athletes, including many homegrown athletes from Nowra Athletics Club. The Canberra Track Classic was held on Thursday night 11th March 2021. The Canberra …
2021 NSW Open Championships
The NSW Open Championships were held on the weekend. The championships attracted NSW’s finest and competition was fierce. Four of Nowra Athletics Club athletes competed in the Championships mixing it with the best! On Friday night, after an extended hiatus from the competition arena, Samantha Peace, stepped back into the discus circle. Sam has been …
Track and Field numbers low but enthusiasm high
Numbers were low as Nowra Athletics Club returned to local competition on Wednesday 3rd March after several weeks of wash outs. In the 600m senior event there were just five competitors. Scott Martin took an easy win in 01:51.33 followed by Hamish McLaren in 01:58.14 then Sam Keogh, Darlene Musgrove and Lisa Carroll. The junior …
2021 Country Championships
The 2021 NSW Country Track and Field Championships were held at Mingara from 26th to 28th February 2021. After a slight hiccup with a postponement and reschedule of this year’s Championships it was great to see the competition go ahead. For those who attended and competed I’m sure they will all agree there was a …
Athletes shine in AACT Championships and NSW Masters Championships
It was a huge weekend of athletics for Nowra athletes over the weekend of 12th-14th February. Three local athletes travelled to Canberra to compete in the 2021 AACT CHAMPIONSHIPS. A record 700 athletes entered the championships, with many events equal to a nationals final, making it the best domestic track and field meet for 11 …
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Geoff jumps to new heights!
Last Wednesday night 10th February Geoff Crook leapt to new heights when he set a 60-69 years high jump record, clearing the bar at 1.15m. Geoff took some tips from Paul Musgrove who advised he has plenty of jump left in him to increase that effort! Geoff also broke the javelin record spearing 30.70m, furthering …
NSW 5k Champs
NSW 5k Champs were held on 6th February at SOPAC Warm Up Track. It was a highly competitive race with a number of well credentialled athletes competing for the title. The front runners set a solid pace, with the winner Kieren Tall clocking 13:59.23 and second place Matt Hudson 13:59.92. With the first two runners …
Nowra takes on the ACT at Woden Park
Eighteen of Nowra’s best athletes travelled to Canberra on the weekend to compete in the Athletics ACT Summer Series No 10 at Woden Park. The squad of athletes earned plenty of PB’s along with race experience and as always, there was fantastic Club spirit and comradery. In the 800m, the first event on the program, …
January running and throwing
Some of our Nowra members participated in the Australia Day Bush ‘N Beach Fun Run & Walk hosted by Victory Runners at Seven Mile Beach in Gerroa on January 26th. For the second year running, Bradley Sawyers took out line honours in the 5k event, clocking 19 minutes which bettered his 2020 record time by …