Distance Running and Walking Summit

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Athletics SA is excited to announce the 2013 Distance Running and Walking Summit!   Coaches and Athletes are invited to attend this fantastic opportunity and to work with some of Australia’s top athletes and coaches – Shaun Crieghton, Richard Huggins, Adam Didyk and Jess Trengove. Participants will be involved in a variety of training sessions and educational workshops [...]

Respected coach will be sadly missed

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Some sad news earlier this week for Western Districts and the athletics community of South Australia. We lost Gill James to a stroke, not his first, but very sad news none the less. Gil joined Western District Athletics Club as an athlete in 1944. He started coaching at Westerns in the 1960s and coached through [...]

ASA Office Staffing Update

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Athletics SA is pleased to officially introduce our two newest staff members, Lauren Roberts and Natasha Hudoba. Lauren commenced in the new trainee role of Sport Administration Assistant in early March. As part of her traineeship, Lauren will complete a certificate III in Sport and Recreation with the theory components of the qualification completed through [...]

Register Now for Coaching Courses!

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Interested in becoming an accredited coach or wanting to increase your learning and skills? Well, registrations are now open for the level 1 coaching course and level 2 intermediate club coach. These are nationally accredited courses and provide great learning opportunities for coaches from skilled and experienced presenters. More information about courses is available on the Athletics [...]

Level 2 Recreational Running Course

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Athletics SA is excited to announce that we will be holding a Level 2 Recreational Running Course on the 24th February 2013 at Saint Peters College (9am – 5.30pm) with National Presenters Nick Bowden and Tim Crosbie. Cost  - $220 each To register for this course click here Recognition of Current Competence is available for [...]

Awards, Victories, and Selections

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Athletics SA athletes and officials have been recognised for their achievements on and off the track during the past few weeks. Some of the fantastic achievements include: - Long time Athletics SA volunteer and Life Governor of Athletics Australia, Brenda Pearl, was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Athlete of the Year Awards [...]

Athletics SA Secures High Performance Funding

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In another important step forward for athletics in South Australia, Athletics SA has today announced that it has secured significant high performance funding as part of Athletics Australia’s national Target Talent Program (TTP). The TTP’s stated aim is to support Australian athletes achieving world-class performances at a young age and those identified as possessing world-class potential. The [...]

Draft Summer Calendar Released

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It’s still winter, but Athletics SA has today released its draft summer track and field program dates. The program is available for comment from athletes, coaches, clubs, and any other interested parties. To download the draft calandar dates, please click the link below:  Draft Calendar Anyone wishing to provide feedback can email events@athelticssa.com.au with “Draft Calendar [...]

HENRI SCHUBERT AWARD – Barb Stephens

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Every year the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association awards a coach who has contributed to the coaching environment in an outstanding way. The Henri Schubert Memorial Award is awarded annually by Athletics Australia, on recommendation from the ATFCA. Previous names of coaches that have won this most memorable award are listed below and I [...]

Trengove Added to Olympic Team

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Athletics Australia has this morning confirmed Athletics SA athlete Jessica Trengove’s nomination to the Australian Olympic Committee for selection in the Australian team for the London Olympic Games. After posting a surprise Olympic A Qualifying performance in Nagoya, Japan, in her first attempt at the marathon, Trengove has had to endure a nerve-racking wait for [...]

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  • Events on 26 May 2013

    The Espy Run

    Starts: 9:00 am

    Ends: 11:00 am, 26 May 2013

    Location: Aldinga

    More Details: http://www.athleticssa.com.au/wp/wordpress/?p=7755

  • Events on 2 June 2013

    The Ekiden Relay

    Starts: 2:00 pm

    Ends: 6:00 pm, 2 June 2013

    Location: Bonython Park

  • Events on 3 June 2013

    Winter Track & Field Meet 1

    Starts: 6:30 pm

    Ends: 9:30 pm, 3 June 2013

    Location: Santos Stadium

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