CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
What a great day for a run. And what a perfect location at Hollybank Reserve for us to do it. ![]()
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Come and Join us. 1pm start. ![]()
Oh and don't forget we have Lucky draws (think chocolate) and Afternoon Tea after the events have finished. We also have a BBQ….
Week 1 – Heritage Forest![]()
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Results are now online![]()
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It was a bit hot and muggy today, not ideal for runners but 28 athletes made the effort to hit the pavement for our first event.![]()
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A special thank you to Alex, Maxine, Stewart, Janet, Barb, Gary, Jutta and Andrew for volunteering today… you are awesome!![]()
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Today was a straight scratch race instead of our usual handicap. Handicapping will be back in action next week. There have been some small changes to how we do the handicapping. If you are interested, head over to our website newsteadathletics.org.au/governance-and-policies/ and check out the policy![]()
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First in the Division 1, 5km event today was Sam Lindsay. As this was a scratch race, Sam was also Fastest Male, Fastest Female was Barb Clayton.![]()
In the Division 2, 3km event, newcomer Harry Jackson took out line honours and Fastest Male with Laura Cunha fastest female![]()
The Division 3, 1.5km event was won by Campbell Spencer with Campbell Fastest Male and new runner Katie Hyde Fastest Female.![]()
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Bonus Points went to Luke McKenzie, Leo Cunha, Laura Cunha and Christopher Fan who all managed to run faster than any race last year in their divisions. These runners get an extra 20 points towards the hotly contested consistency competition. More information about our consistency competition can be found on our website.![]()
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Personal Best challenge. The following people beat their time on the same course last year. Congratulations ![]()
Div 1 – Luke McKenzie, Leo Cunha and Barb Clayton![]()
Div 2 – Savannah McKenzie![]()
Div 3 – Campbell Spencer, Phoebe Spencer and Louisa Rhodes![]()
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Full race details can be found on our web site newsteadathletics.org.au/results/ ![]()
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Next week we are at Hollybank Reserve. Our events kick off with the Division 1 – 6km at 1pm. Full details can be found on our website, including how to get there and course descriptions. Hollybank is also a PB event.
MISSING – assumed lost on a training run …… several of our 2023 athletes. If you happen to see them, please point them in the direction of Hollybank Reserve, hopefully they will find their way ready for our run next week. We miss them…..![]()
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FOUND – athlete that has been missing since 2011. We are glad you found your way back @kidist_ferguson
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.