Walkers and runners enjoyed pleasant conditions at The Wharf for the second round of the Friday night program on 24th October. Young gun Alex Emmerton continued his strong form, taking line honours in the 3km for his second consecutive victory. Birthdays seem to be bringing good luck, with Lisa Carroll celebrating hers in style last …
Outstanding results for Kerrie Jones at the Australian Masters Games
The 2025 Australian Masters Games were held in Canberra from 18 – 25 October, with Nowra’s Kerrie Jones competing in both athletics and indoor rowing; achieving outstanding results alongside her daughter Nicola. In the women’s 70 years athletics events, Kerrie produced a series of strong performances, placing 4th in the discus (15.41m), javelin (11.38m) and hammer …
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Treloar Shield 3
At Treloar Shield 3, held in Camden on 25th October, Nowra was represented by three athletes. Loretta Norris had a busy day of competition, producing strong results across multiple events. She placed 5th in the 35–49 years 100m, clocking 15.46, and also took 5th in the javelin with a throw of 13.02m. Loretta then went …
Anne puts another record in the books
Track and Field had another strong turnout on Wednesday 22nd October despite the severe winds and hot temperatures. An amended program was implemented to accommodate the conditions, replacing javelin and high jump with discus and long jump. Anne Boatswain added another 50–59 years age record to her name, this time in the shot put circle, …
Will Dyball to compete in Oceania Cup
Earlier this year, 20-year-old Will Dyball competed in the Open 800m at the Australian Track and Field Championships, finishing 31st amongst an elite field – a great achievement. Following this, Will took the opportunity to nominate for selection in the Australian team to compete at the Oceania Cup, which will be held in Tonga next …
Friday Night Walk, Run and Chat – Round 1
The first round of the Friday Night Walk, Run and Chat Program was held at The Wharf in Nowra on October 17th. Cool conditions made it very comfortable for both walkers and runners, with plenty of chat and laughter as participants took a relaxed approach to the opening round. The 3km event was dominated by …
Nowra Athletes Shine Across the State – and Beyond
Athletes with full membership are able to enter competition events with NSW Athletics and since the 2025-26 season kicked off, several of our members have taken advantage of the opportunities on offer. Ada Houldsworth contested the 400m at the Campbelltown High Velocity Meet (HVM) on October 4th, running a solid 1:05.23. At the Treloar Shield …
Four Field Records Fall on Wednesday 15th October
There was plenty to cheer about on Wednesday night, with four new field records set and plenty of personal bests achieved across the club! Nicholas Masini continued his incredible record run, this time setting a new mark in the 20–29 years discus with a powerful throw of 33.42m. His throw toppled a long-standing record of …
Nowra athletes compete at Bendigo Bank October Carnival
The 2025 Bendigo Bank October Carnival was held on the 12th October 2025 at Myimbarr Community Park in Flinders. The carnival was well attended with over 400 athletes! Some of our Nowra Athletics Club members were amongst those athletes who took advantage of the opportunity to participate against other like-minded athletes from across the region …
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Three New Records for our Field Athletes!
There were three new records for our field athletes in week 2 of our 2025-26 season on October 8th. Eleven year-old Riley Sandstrom threw the 750g discus an impressive 34.32m, surpassing the previous record of 31.72m set by Taj Barrett in the 2018-19 season. New member Nicholas Masini continued his strong start, improving on last …
First Week Frenzy: Five Records Smashed and Counting
The first week of the track and field points competition got off to a thrilling start on Wednesday 1st October with athletes showcasing exceptional talent and determination. Across a packed program of events, five records were broken in the field, and a brand-new record was officially established on the track, setting an electrifying tone for …
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