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The 2025 Coast to Coast International Athletics event took place on July 10–11 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, proudly hosted by the Gold Coast Victory Athletics Club. Kadance Naylor delivered an impressive performance across the javelin competition. Kadance opened with a personal best throw of 40.02m. She showed her determination and focus by finishing …
Kerrie Jones has had another successful weekend of throws competition. Kerrie competed in the Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) Heavy Weight Pentathlon at the Argentille Equestrian Centre, Lovedale on Sunday 20th July 2025. Kerrie claimed gold in the 70–74 years category with a total of 2450 points, setting a new indoor throws record. She originally set …
Cross Country was held at Huskisson on Saturday 19th July. In the 1km event, Hamish Bennett was first home in 6.41 followed by Grace Parmenter in 6.55. In the 2km event, it was a Parmenter trifecta. Isabella Parmenter took the win in 11.08 with Lani Parmenter 2nd in 12.48 and Mark Parmenter 3rd in 11.58. …
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, …
It was a very small crowd of cross country enthusiasts that contested the UOW course on Saturday 12th July. There was just 1 competitor in the 2km race; Lani Parmenter finished in 12.56. Robyn Khourey took the win in the 3km event in 25.20 whilst Emerson Boatswain clocked a fast time of 12.11. The first …
Nowra Athletics Club had a selection of members participate in the Ultra Trail Jervis Bay on Saturday 28th June. Runners encountered a wide range of environments, from beach running, cliff tops, and single track to rolling fire trail. The course challenged runners with plenty of soft sand and some rough technical trails. In the 20km …
There was a very small gathering of athletes at Round 13 on Saturday 28th June, held at UOW. Perhaps numbers were down due to a number of members participating in the Ultra Trail Jervis Bay. In the 1km event there were 5 competitors. Luca Sturgiss proudly crossed the line first in 8.07 and excitedly proclaimed himself …
The Kiama Costal Classic was held on Sunday June 22nd. This event takes in breathtaking views of the Kiama coastline although it certainly challenges runners with its hills. Elisha Bell was the outstanding performer for Nowra, being the first female home out of 197 female entrants in the 12km event. Elisha was ninth overall out …
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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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 …
Runners converged on Longreach Rd on Saturday 14th June for an afternoon of cross country running. In the 1km event, Will Sproule took the win followed by Ben Sproule then Hewie Sproule whilst Grace Parmenter completed the field. In the 2km event, it was another member of the Sproule family out in front; this time …
Cross Country round 10 took place at Huskisson on Saturday 7th June. There were healthy numbers despite the cold and windy conditions and despite many members running at the Willandra Allcomers event instead of the local round. In the 1km event there were 4 participants with Grace Parmenter taking the win in 7.27 followed by …
Whilst Nowra fielded 10 teams at NSW Relays on Saturday 31st May, others ran at home on the UOW course. Hamish Bennett was the sole runner in the 1km event and finished in 6.25. Whilst in the 2km event, Winter Bell took the win in 14.53 closely followed by Isabella Parmenter in 14.56. There were …
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 …
Several members made the journey to Riverside Park in Goulburn to participate in the Goulburn Half Marathon event, held on Sunday 25th May 2025. There were a variety of distances on offer, and all courses offered a scenic run along the Wollondilly River. Glen Mustapic took on the 21.1k Half Marathon, finishing in 1.51.37 for …
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 …