Since 1933

Celebrating 90 years

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

2 days ago

Newstead Athletics
Congratulations to our state Champions for 2024 Track and Field Season:Todd Hodgetts Open Men Shot PutToby Kamphuis U20 Men 100mZoe Casey U20 Women 400m, 800mAlex Ling U18 Men 400m Hurdles Avery Thomas U18 Men PV, LJ, Javelin and DecathlonSamuel Lindsay U18 Men 5000m Race WalkGeorgia Harmey U18 Women 400m HurdlesLily Smith U18 HJ Annabelle Cook U16 Women 200m, 800m, 90m Hurdles, LJ and JavCammi Thomas U15 Women HJ, LJ, TJAlexis Harmey U14 Women 400m, LJ, Shot Put, Javelin Vicki Gunn Club Patron and Masters 1500mPast member recently returned from SA, Will Bottle Open Men 5000m Race Walk See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

Newstead Athletics
Avery with a great long jump PB in U18, Zoe U20 Women 400m and Lily U18 long jump See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

Newstead Athletics
Todd Hodgetts wins the open men shot put and Alexis Harmey continues her medal haul for the weekend See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

Newstead Athletics
U20 100m and U18 Shot put. Well Toby and Avery. See MoreSee Less

WELCOME TO NEWSTEAD ATHLETICS​

Newstead Athletics was established in 1933 in Launceston, making it the oldest club in the north and the second-oldest athletic club in Tasmania.

The club conducts its cross-country programme between April and September around the Launceston area and participates in the local track and field competition at the St Leonards track from October to March.

Coaching is available for all events, and potential athletes of all ages, regardless of experience and ability, are welcome to come along to training or competition.

CALENDAR

at a glance

TRACK AND FIELD

From October to March our club competes in the Northern Athletics Interclub competition, culminating with competition in the Tasmanian state titles in Feb/March.

SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY PROGRAM

Newstead Athletics runs a very successful School Series Competition each year as part of our cross-country program. Students represent their school in a fun team-based running program.

CROSS-COUNTRY

A cross-country season is conducted during the winter months on Saturdays from 1pm (April to September) at venues in and around Launceston. We cater for all ages from 5 years to 100+ and are an inclusive club. Three distances are offered each week and all races are handicapped, providing everyone a chance of winning regardless of ability.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Newstead Athletics scholarships are available twice a year due to a generous bequest from Life Member Mr Allen Patrick Smith (aka ‘Paddy Smith”) who passed away in 2008 and the ongoing efforts of the current committee.

VISUAL IDENTITY

Newstead Athletics is presenting its new visual identity, which includes a new club crest, website, stationery, and uniform.

The memorable yellow and black combination now colours a sophisticated and contemporary design that represents our past, present, and future.

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The current uniform will be phased out in 2024; until then, athletes can compete wearing either the old or new uniform.