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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 …
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 …
Warm weather and a few determined flies set the challenge for walkers and runners at The Wharf on Friday 28th November. In the 3km event, Melissa Blaffert was our sole competitor, giving her the rare honour of claiming all three podium places. Melissa is already looking ahead to the upcoming Cross Country season and is …
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. …
A small and friendly group of runners took to the starting line on November 21st at Nowra Wharf. The Emmerton crew returned from their Stromlo Running Festival last Saturday keen and upbeat. Alex continued his unbeaten record in the 3km, crossing the line a mere 9 seconds in front of Dad, Mitchell. Younger brother Ben …
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 …
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 …
Stromlo Running Festival took place on the weekend of 15th-16th November 2025, and once again our members showcased their talent, determination and club spirit. Congratulations to the Emmerton family who ran the 5km event. It was a closely contested family affair with Alex coming in first for the trio in 29:53, placing him 13th from …
Celebrating the achievements of our athletes far and wideRead More
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, …
2 medals for Nowra at the 2025 NSW Relay ChampionshipsRead More
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 …
After a thunderstorm forced last week’s cancellation, runners were eager to get back out and test the course on Friday 7th November. The club was delighted to welcome new member Rosie Nichols, who joined the 5km event. Rosie, a young physiotherapist recently relocated from Wollongong, is looking to connect with a new running family – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Will Dyball Takes Silver for Australia at Oceania CupRead More
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 …
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 …
Outstanding results for Kerrie Jones at the Australian Masters GamesRead More
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …