Fun, Skill-Building, and Athletic Growth at Dickson Playing Fields Canberra Running Coach, November 19, 2024November 26, 2024 For young athletes under 12 in the ACT region, FAST Kids sessions at the Dickson Playing Fields offer a unique opportunity to learn and develop foundational athletic skills in hurdles, jumps, and throws. Led by the highly experienced Canberra Athletics Coach Steve Dodt, these sessions cater to children from all clubs and communities—from Gundaroo, Amaroo, Ginninderra, and Corroboree to Woden, Weston Creek, Jindabyne, and beyond. Coach Steve Dodt, with decades of coaching experience and a proven track record, brings unmatched expertise to every session. Children benefit from learning in a supportive, fun, and structured environment tailored to their skill levels. Whether they’re mastering hurdle techniques, exploring the art of long jumps, or trying their hand at throws, every activity is designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for athletics. FAST Kids sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each participant, ensuring that every child—whether a budding beginner or an enthusiastic young athlete—feels challenged yet supported. With a focus on personal growth and skill improvement, parents can trust that results are guaranteed. Beyond the physical skills, FAST Kids sessions nurture important values such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. These benefits extend far beyond the playing field, helping children grow as individuals while connecting them with peers from a wide range of local communities. Parents and athletes across the region—from small towns to bustling suburbs—are embracing FAST Kids as the go-to program for young athletes seeking to unlock their potential under the guidance of one of Canberra’s best athletics coaches. Ready to get started? Join our next session and see the FAST difference in action. Learn. Play. Grow. Register now! Bringing Running Excellence to All Communities Unlocking New Skills with FAST Kids at the AIS! Inspiring the Next Generation Through Athletics in West Belconnen Running Toward Excellence with Coach Georgia Reilly FAST Kids Hurdles Jumps News Little Athletics CoachingNorth CanberraThrowsTweens
FAST Track 2017 Australian All Schools Championships December 10, 2017October 15, 2024 The Australian All Schools Championships were held in Adelaide from 8 to 10 December 2017. FAST was represented by Eden, Annick and Nate (in their first nationals) and Jeremy. The boys achieved top ten finishes in their events. Jeremy was competing at a Nationals for the first time in Hurdles. Read More
Alumni Legends of FAST October 29, 1996November 25, 2023 The inaugural members of FAST were all friends of Head Coach, Steve Dodt. The squad competed at the Arafura Games, the Northern Territory Athletics Championships, the South Australian Athletics Championships, and the Australian Athletics Championships. Friends of friends later joined and the squad enjoyed much local and national success. Natasha… Read More
Alumni Alumnus: Jaydon Page March 31, 2019November 1, 2023 Jaydon Page trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Before joining FAST, Jaydon had been racing exclusively against able bodied athletes and not represented the ACT. He competed in both able-bodied and para classifications at the 2019 Championships winning two silver medals. Jaydon has gone on to… Read More