It was a cold Winter afternoon where it was very tempting to curl up on the lounge with a blanket, however a few dedicated runners braved the cold to run at Hollyhill on Saturday 19th June. The course was amended so the front paddock circuit was run at the end of the course rather than …
Long weekend run at Worrigee 12.6.21
The long weekend in June saw cross country contested at Worrigee. In the 2km event there were ten eager participants. Lily De Brett was the winner in this distance with Josie Sproule second and Isobella Mitchell third. Heidi McLaren was fourth followed by Airlie Stevens who was the fastest, completing a lap in 8.35. Finn …
Round 8 at Longreach 5.6.21
Round 8 of Cross Country was held at Longreach on Saturday 5th June. As some of our junior runners were away competing at State Cross Country Relays, numbers were a little lighter than usual. The 1km had just one competitor; Archie Gallagher, who was pretty pleased with his win! In the 2km event there was …
Nowra trio compete in Kiama Coastal Classic
The 5th year of The Kiama Coastal Classic was held on Sunday 6th June. The running festival offered three distances, starting with the main event of the 21km followed by the 12km and then the 2km event. The 21km was an out and back course from Kiama to Gerringong whilst the 12km was a point-to-point …
State Cross Country Relays 5.6.2021
169 teams & 766 athletes from across NSW merged on North Ryde Common on Saturday 5th June for XC Relays in beautiful conditions. Nowra Athletics Club fielded just three of the 169 teams and whilst it was a much smaller contingency than previous years, Nowra’s twelve athletes did themselves and the Club proud. The Under …
Maiden run at Worrigee 29.5.21
Round 7 of cross country was held at the new course at Worrigee on Saturday 29th May. Participants enjoyed their maiden run on this course which tested athletes speed on this relatively flat course. In the 1km there were six eager entrants with Isobella Mitchell taking the win in front of Winter Bell and Miller …
Country Championships Relay History
Each year Country Championships is the highlight of the Summer athletic calendar. The Championships are full of fun, friendships and competition with both juniors and masters competing. The epitome of the event is undoubtedly the RELAYS! Nowra fields many teams across the age categories but the BIG focus is on the MASTERS relay! In 2011 …
Hollyhill Cross Country, AGM & Presentation
Cross Country Round 6 was held at Hollyhill on Saturday afternoon in picture perfect conditions. The 1km had three competitors with Randira DeSilva coming in first followed by a very enthusiastic Lhiam Crook then Bella Crawford In the 2km Heidi McLaren took the win followed by Lana Crawford. Malachy Martin sprinted the final metres for …
Kerrie and Elisha shine bright!
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 …