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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 …
Round 1 of the 2025 Winter Cross Country season took place at the Shoalhaven UOW course on Saturday 5th April. The 1km course was completed by 2 competitors with Grace Parmenter finishing first in a quick time of 7.11 followed by Will Chisolm in 17.03. In the 2km event there were 7 participants. It was …
At last Saturday’s opening round of the Winter Cross Country season, Rebecca Cooper was presented with her winning trophy for the Friday night Walk, Run and Socialise Program. Rebecca ran 11 out the 12 possible rounds, missing only one round, while away in Melbourne. Rebecca pipped runner-up Perry Strand by a mere point. Last year’s …
Rebecca Cooper wins the Friday Night Walk, Run and Socialise TrophyRead More
Winter Cross Country returned last Saturday for the 2025 season under wet and cloudy skies. The weather bureau was predicting severe weather later that evening. After long discussions, the committee decided to go ahead with the opening round. As it turned out the afternoon was overcast, but no rain fell. Although wet, the course was …
Opening Round of Winter Cross Country Attracts MudlarksRead More
The Australian Athletics Championships will be held in Perth from 4th to 13th April 2025. This year’s Australian Championships will be the 102nd edition of the event, which dates back to 1890 for men and 1931 for women. The meet covers open age events as well as all junior events from Under 13 through to …
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 …
NSW Open & HART Sport Little Athletics Championships 2025Read More
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 …
The final night of Track and Field took place on Wednesday 12th March 2025. It was great to see so many people in attendance to celebrate the season. Nineteen-year-old Will Dyball ended the season with a bang, clocking 1.24.67 over 600m to break the record in the 19-20 years category. The record of 1.25.20 was …