On Wednesday 28th January 2025, Braxton Naylor threw 21.36m to establish an inaugural 10 years age record in the javelin. Well done, Braxton! Kadance Naylor recorded a standout throw of 34.86m, the longest throw of the night. Mum, Lauren Naylor, wasn’t far behind with the next best throw of 25.70m, proving that throwing talent clearly …
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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Records fall as Tim Musson kicks off 2026 in style
It was a very small group that returned to track and field for our first night back in 2026 on January 14th, and we managed to complete the program before the rain set in. In the field, Tim Musson kicked off the new year in style with two new records. Tim threw 40.69m in the …
Kicking off 2026 at the High Velocity Meet
There were some great results for three of our junior athletes who competed at the Illawong High Velocity Meet on January 3rd, 2026. Flynn Kelly ran a new PB of 12.05 in the 100m, shaving 0.03 seconds off his previous best of 12.08. He also clocked 24.26 in the 200m. Riley Sandstrom produced some solid …
2025 Albie Thomas Mile
The 2025 Albie Thomas Mile was held on 20th December at The Crest Athletics Track, with Nowra well represented by seven athletes and some outstanding performances across the program. In the Mile events, Oliver Baxter produced a fantastic run in the C race, finishing second in a quick 4:18.74. Harrison Baxter competed in the B …
Annual Christmas Mile Fun!
There was plenty of Christmas cheer, colour and happiness at the final night of Track and Field on Wednesday 17th December. On the track, the evening opened with a 300m event featuring handicapped starts. In Heat 1, Declan Bennett took the win, followed by Benjamin Emmerton and Alex Emmerton. Heat 2 was claimed by Ben …
Summer Series No 6 – 13th December 2025
A group of Club members travelled to the ACT to compete at the Summer Series event at Woden on December 13, producing several outstanding performances on the track. Flynn Kelly recorded his first National Qualifier in the 200m, running a sharp 24.06. He also set a new personal best in the 100m with 12.08, just …
The Christmas Mile is Coming to Town
It’s now something of a tradition for me to whip up a Christmas parody each year. This time I’m getting in early to celebrate our much-loved Christmas Mile. We look forward to seeing everyone in their festive colours on Wednesday 17th December. The Christmas Mile is Coming to Town You’d better warm up, you’d better …
Fun at track & field competition
A small but determined group turned out for Track & Field on Wednesday 10th December, with steady rain dampening the track but certainly not spirits. On the track in the 600m, Heath Lee took out the junior heat in confident style, stopping the clock at 2:14.71. He was followed by Jack Saviane (2:23.83) and Matthew …
2025 Mid South Coast Zone Championships
The Mid South Coast Zone Championships were held in Kiama over the weekend of December 6th–7th. Athletes had to endure extremely hot temperatures throughout the competition and demonstrated great resilience to battle on through the heat. There were 12 athletes representing Nowra Athletics Club and they certainly did themselves and the Club proud. Flynn Kelly …
Trifecta of records on December 3rd
There was a trifecta of records set on Wednesday, December 3rd. On the track, despite not feeling 100%, Erin Smart bettered her own club bests in both the 400m and 100m. Erin clocked 1:00.66 in the 400m, lowering her previous mark of 1:00.86, and followed it up with 13.10 in the 100m, improving on her …
Anne & Erin set more records!
Anne Boatswain is having a fantastic season, adding two more records to her name last Wednesday, 26th November. In the shot put, Anne set a new mark of 10.26m, surpassing her previous record of 9.64m set on 5th November, whilst in the triple jump, she established a new age-group record with a leap of 6.60m. …
National Qualifiers for Emerson, Evie & Hamish
There were some fantastic results from Club members at the weekend’s Treloar competitions including three National Qualifying performances! At Treloar #5 in Campbelltown on November 22, Evie Binney made an impressive debut in the 400m hurdles, finishing 2nd in the 15–17 age group and clocking a quick 1:08.37; securing her qualifier for the 2026 Australian …
Four field records on 19th November
It was a superfecta of records on Wednesday 19th November! Hammer throw returned to the program with a bang, led by a sensational performance from Kadance Naylor, who launched the hammer 21.39m, smashing Talea Miller’s 2021–22 record of 17.70m. There were strong throws across the board, with Mel Jennings posting 27.48m, Lauren Naylor 20.86m, Anne …
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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Another great night of track & field
Anne Boatswain equalled her high jump record on November 12th 2025, once again clearing 1.15m. She was joined at that height by Heath Lee, Piper Browne, Chelsea Corbridge, Merelei Falemoe and Amarlie Ward. Ieremaia Falemoe went even higher, clearing an impressive 1.20m. In the javelin, there were some outstanding throws. Kadance Naylor launched the spear …
Pretty in Pink
On Wednesday 5th November, we painted the track pink to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by breast cancer – and what a night it was! Our athletes didn’t just turn the track pink; they filled it with heart, hope and healthy competition. Together we raised over $200 – thank you to everyone for …
A busy weekend of competition
The first weekend in November was a busy one for athletics, with plenty of outstanding performances from Nowra athletes. The 2025 edition of the NSW 3000m Championships was held at ES Marks Field on 1st November, and several members recorded impressive personal bests across the races. Harrison Baxter continued his great form with a 15 …
Will Dyball Takes Silver for Australia at Oceania Cup
The Oceania Cup is a senior athletics competition hosted by the Oceania Athletics Association, bringing together top athletes from across the Pacific to represent regional teams and compete for the Oceania Cup trophy. The Cup serves as a development tour for Under 23 athletes who have not previously represented at World, Commonwealth or Olympic level …
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