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Nowra athletes continue to compete far and wide with great success. At the High Velocity Meet IV in Campbelltown on 31st January, Riley Sandstrom proudly represented Nowra with strong performances across multiple events. Riley clocked 13.45 in the 100m and 27.73 in the 200m, and produced an impressive throw of 32.97m in the discus. At …
Strong Performances for Nowra Athletes at Recent CompetitionsRead More
Anne Boatswain continued her record-breaking streak on Wednesday 4th February, this time bettering her own high jump record from 1.15m to 1.20m. High jump was very popular last week, with fierce yet friendly competition at the bar! Andrew Heffill improved on his previous best, clearing 1.30m before bowing out, while Tristan Corbridge soared over 1.35m. …
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 …
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 …
2025-26 Capital Athletics Opens and Under 20s ChampionshipsRead More
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 …
Small Team, Big Results at 2026 Country ChampionshipsRead More
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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