Alumna: Lauren Robards Canberra Running Coach, December 18, 2014October 28, 2023 Lauren Robards trained with FAST until the end of 2014. Lauren was a multi event talented athlete who excelled in most events. Lauren represented the ACT at 4 National Championships (more if you count Cross Country) and had a best placing of 4th in the Multi Event in 2011. Lauren was a Junior Coach with Ginninderra Athletics. 2014 Australian Little Athletics Championships: U13 1500m (10th) 5:21.95, Javelin (11th) 24.28m, 1500m Walk (10th) 9:57.96. 2013, 12 Years and Under Track & Field Championship: 12Y Shot Put (15th) 7.64m, Long Jump (16th) 4.16m, Multi Event (6th) 1045 points. 2012, 12 Years and Under Track & Field Championship: 11Y Shot Put (14th) 7.48m, Long Jump (9th) 4.31m, Multi Event (5th) 993 points. 2011, 12 Years and Under Track & Field Championship: 10Y High Jump (12th) 1.15m, Long Jump (10th) 3.77m, Multi Event (4th) 846 points, Alumni Community FAST Kids Finalist Jumps FAST FemalesGinninderra Athletics
Alumni Alumnus: David Power March 25, 2015February 8, 2024 David Power (Dave) trained with FAST to help improve his speed for Football (Soccer). Dave never represented the ACT in athletics, however his very personable behaviour led him to be an inaugural Junior Coach at Ginninderra Athletics. The club also recognised his leadership qualities and he was appointed Club Captain. Read More
Community 2016 ACT Children’s Week Award October 25, 2016February 7, 2024 This year the Children’s Week Committee recognised FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, as an individual who ‘makes a difference’. Steve was recognised in the Community for Children Award Category for individuals, groups, volunteers, media, organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to children/young people in the community. Steve was presented… Read More
FAST Kids Sprinting to Success: Nine-Year-Old Dynamo Sets the Pace in Pursuit of Running Excellence March 17, 2024March 18, 2024 Since the beginning of February, Nelum Ganesalingam has been putting her best foot forward at the weekly FAST Kids training sessions with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. The 9-year old dynamo has shown great aptitude in learning the skills necessary for running excellence. On the weekend Nelum competed in her… Read More