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Whilst most members are enjoying the Winter cross country program, Kerrie Jones is staying active in the throwing circle. The NSW Masters Indoor Throws Championships were held at the Argentille Equestrian Centre in Lovedale on Saturday 21st June. Kerrie competed in the heavy weight pentathlon, taking the win, and in the process, breaking her own …
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The 2025 NSW Cross Country Championships were held at the picturesque Willandra course on Saturday 21st June, on what was a perfect Winter’s day. The sun was shining and there was no wind. Nowra had 24 athletes compete in the championship events this year, down from last year’s 29, but experienced some good results with …
Runners converged on Longreach Rd on Saturday 14th June for an afternoon of cross country running. In the 1km event, Will Sproule took the win followed by Ben Sproule then Hewie Sproule whilst Grace Parmenter completed the field. In the 2km event, it was another member of the Sproule family out in front; this time …
Cross Country round 10 took place at Huskisson on Saturday 7th June. There were healthy numbers despite the cold and windy conditions and despite many members running at the Willandra Allcomers event instead of the local round. In the 1km event there were 4 participants with Grace Parmenter taking the win in 7.27 followed by …
Whilst Nowra fielded 10 teams at NSW Relays on Saturday 31st May, others ran at home on the UOW course. Hamish Bennett was the sole runner in the 1km event and finished in 6.25. Whilst in the 2km event, Winter Bell took the win in 14.53 closely followed by Isabella Parmenter in 14.56. There were …
The 2025 Cross Country Relays took place at The Armoury, Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 31st May. This was the 34th edition of the Championships and the 2nd time held at The Armoury. This year the event was held in glorious sunny conditions with temperatures around 20 degrees, which was far more pleasant than last …
Several members made the journey to Riverside Park in Goulburn to participate in the Goulburn Half Marathon event, held on Sunday 25th May 2025. There were a variety of distances on offer, and all courses offered a scenic run along the Wollondilly River. Glen Mustapic took on the 21.1k Half Marathon, finishing in 1.51.37 for …
Runners converged at Longreach Rd on Saturday 24th May after a very wet week. Despite the puddles, runners enjoyed the course. In the 1km Grace Parmenter was first across the line in 7.45 and Olive Zadkovich was 2nd in 11.53. In the 2km Casey Norris took the win in 6.46 followed by Jaxon Keogh in …
It was great to see runners taking advantage of the beautiful weather on Saturday afternoon to run the UOW cross country course. The kangaroos were certainly excited to see everyone, coming out in their masses to spectate! The runners were spurred on to the finish line by the aroma of the BBQ which was provided …
The 17th edition of Sydney Ten 2025 took place in light rain on Sunday 18th May. A record 2400 runners enjoyed the run around Sydney Olympic Park, and Nowra athletes were among them. In the 10km event Glen Mustapic had a great run of 48.07 and was 56th in the 50-54 years age group and …
The winners of the annual special awards were announced on Saturday 17th May after the Club AGM. Congratulations to all our deserving winners. Choosing the winners was no easy feat given the remarkable talent and accomplishments of all the nominees. The John Morris Junior Encouragement Award is for a junior Club member 15 years of …
There was a great turn out of members at Husky Park Run on Saturday morning, proudly wearing Club uniform to increase the profile of our Club. Thank you to everyone who turned up to run, volunteer or spectate. It was well received, and members have suggested doing it again. In the afternoon, cross country still …
Round 5 of cross country competition took place on a beautiful Autumn afternoon on Saturday May 3rd at Longreach Rd. There were 5 runners in the 1km event with the win going to Will Sproule in 5.26. Lani Parmenter was 2nd in 6.14 followed closely by Hamish Bennett in 6.27. Grace Parmenter was 4th in …
Bradley Sawyers took out the half marathon at the Run Wollongong event on Saturday 26th April, 2025, running the 21.1kms in 1.12.34, just in front of 2nd place getter Ryan Doherty who crossed in 1.12.41, and well ahead of 3rd place Jared Kahlefeldt who finished in 1.15.56.Former member Cam Musgrove ran in 5th in the …
There was a small crowd at cross country on Saturday 26th April with the end of the school holidays and several athletes competing at the Run Wollongong event. In the 1km event, Xander Day took the win in 6.32 followed by Hamish Bennett in 6.36 then Grace Parmenter in 7.24 and Olive Zadkovich in 8.42. …
SA Masters Athletics Inc hosted the Australian Masters Athletics Championships for 2025 in Adelaide over Easter. The event brought together athletes aged from 30 years old to participate in four days of athletic events covering all track and field events. Nowra athlete Erin Smart travelled to Adelaide to compete in the 40-44 years track events …
A small group of runners hit the trails at Longreach Rd on Easter Saturday. Hazel Saviane was first across the line in the 1km event in 7.19 with Josie Sproule hot her heels in 7.20. There were 9 competitors in the 2km event and it was Ivy Donougher who took the line honours in 10.03 …
The 2025 Australian Athletics Championships were held in Perth from 4th to 13th April. Nowra Athletics Club had 12 members compete in the Championships. The Junior (Under Age) Athletics Championships kicked off first. Lily Sproule started Nowra’s campaign with an amazing run in the Under 17 800m. Lily clocked her 2nd fastest time of 2.18.71 …
Kerrie Jones recently travelled to Canberra to compete in the ACT Masters Heavy Weight Pentathlon Championships. In the women’s 70 category, Kerrie achieved a season PB of 2431 points to win the gold medal. Kerrie’s results were: 6.6lb weight – 9.95m 8.8lb weight – 8.75m 12lb weight – 7.81m 16lb weight – 6.33m 20lb weight …
Handicapped starts were in place for round 2 of cross country at Huskisson on Saturday 12th April. There were just 2 athletes in the 1km event. Grace Parmenter was first across the line in 7.48 and Olive Zadkovich was 2nd in 8.14. In the 2km race, Jameson Day took the line honours in 7.47 followed …