The 2026 Open & Little Athletics State Championships were held at SOPAC from 19th to 22nd March. Harrison Baxter had a great run in the open 1500m where he clocked a PB of 3.53.69 for 24th place. Then in the open B final, he ran 3.58.65 for 3rd place. Despite battling illness all week, Will …
2026 NSW Junior Championships
NSW Junior Championships were held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre from 12th to 15th March. Once again Nowra Athletics Club was well represented by an impressive group of young athletes. Lily Sproule took the state title in the 17 years 800m, fighting hard to win in 2.18.55, edging out Annabelle Cigna from Mosman Athletics …
Will & Harrison contest A races at Milers V
At the Milers V held at E.S Marks on March 7th 2026, both Will Dyball and Harrison Baxter were seeded in the A races of their respective events. From a strong field of nine athletes, Will finished 6th in the 800m in a PB of 1.52.17. While in the 1500m, Harrison placed 15th in a …
Illawarra Track Challenge 2026 & HART Sport NSW Combined Carnival
Illawarra Track Challenge was held on 28th February 2026 at Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre. It was another successful meet for Nowra athletes with excellent results. Isla Bailie ran a quick 100m, clocking a PB of 12.54 which was also a National Qualifier. Flynn Kelly ran a great 100m race of 11.89 and was just 0.04 …
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Erin Smart – Young Master of the Year (40+ age group)
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 …
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2026 NSW Masters Championships
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 …
For the love of Track & Field
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 …
2025-26 Capital Athletics Opens and Under 20s Championships
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 …
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Small Team, Big Results at 2026 Country Championships
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 …
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2 medals for Nowra at the 2025 NSW Relay Championships
Nowra entered just two events at this year’s NSW Relay Championships – our smallest representation in many years. However, the team of Erin Smart, Joanna Lodge, Sam Keogh and Loretta Norris flew the flag proudly for Nowra, bringing home two medals! In the Women’s Masters 160+ 4x400m Relay, the team dominated the field, …
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2025 NSW All Schools
The 2025 NSW All Schools Championships were held at SOPAC from Saturday 27th to Tuesday 30th September, with Nowra Athletics Club junior athletes achieving outstanding results. Two members secured top-three finishes, earning their place at the next Australian Athletics Championships. Oliver Baxter impressed with a brilliant 5-second personal best of 4:00.74 in the 19 years …
2025 NSW Short Course Cross Country
Nowra was represented by 12 athletes at the NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships on Saturday 12th July 2025 and had some great results. In the 11’s 2km race Finn Goddard had a good run for 6th place in 7.20 whilst Declan Bennett was 24th with 8.55. Kai Thirwall contested the 12 years 2km race, …
Kerrie wins heavy weight pentathlon and breaks her own Australian record
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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2025 NSW Cross Country Championships
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 …
2025 NSW Cross Country Relay Championships
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 …
ACT Masters Heavy Weight Pentathlon Championships
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 …
NSW Open & HART Sport Little Athletics Championships 2025
The 2025 NSW Open & HART Sport Little Athletics Championships (ages U9-U12) took place over 4 days, 20th-23rd March at SOPAC. In the Open events, Nowra Athletics Club had 2 athletes make the State finals in the highly contested middle distance events. Amelia May ran a qualifying time of 4.34.60 in the 1500m on Thursday …
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NSW Junior Championships 2025
NSW Junior Championships for 13’s (Under 14) to Under 20 were held at SOPAC 13th-16th March 2025 in very hot conditions. Nowra was represented by 14 athletes in the black and gold. Evie Binney kicked off with a bronze medal performance in the Under 16 2000m steeplechase, completing the event in 7.49.18. Evie also contested …
PB’s at NSW Milers VII
NSW Milers VII was held at The Crest Athletics Track on Thursday 6th March, 2025. Once again, Nowra had representation at this event with great results. In an awesome run, Airlie Stevens clocked an 8 second PB of 4.57.49 in the 1500m for 7th place in heat 1. Harrison Baxter made a 6 second improvement …
NSW Masters Championships 2025
2025 NSW Masters Championships took place at SOPAC over 3 days, 21st–23rd February where Nowra Athletics Club was represented by 8 athletes. Kerrie Jones started off Nowra’s successful campaign on Friday night with a silver medal in the women’s 70-74 years weight throw, throwing 7.75m. In the hammer throw Kerrie also took silver with a …