All weather synthetic Canberra Running Coach, November 30, 2023December 5, 2023 When the weather calls for a training venue change, FAST knows the best possible locations in Canberra. The Nicholls Synthetic Sports Field is a shared facility of Gold Creek and Holy Spirit schools in Nicholls (Gungahlin). The 300m track features six lanes with 100m straight track for sprinting. Whilst not quite the standard of Australia’s fastest track at the AIS, Nicholls is a good alternative where our other preferred venues are unavailable, water logged or closed to the public. In 2019, the existing 300 metre running track was replaced along with a rubber underlay—or ‘shock pad’—to help lessen impact on joints and provide better support for users. The $1.6 million upgrade included two new synthetic playing surfaces and reconfigured line markings to accommodate for a greater range of sport, including running. News CanberraGungahlinRunning TrainingSprintingTraining Locations
FAST for Sport Ava’s A-League Women Debut December 10, 2023December 11, 2023 In today’s action in the A-League Women, star midfield dynamo, Ava Piazza, has realised her ambition with a strong performance against the Brisbane Roar at McKellar Park. Ava on debut, started the game, had 19 touches, 4 long balls, won 2 ground duels, and played the first 90 minutes of… Read More
Community Accelerating Success: Empowering Female Athletes to Reach Their Full Potential Through Mentorship March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Up and coming athletes in the FAST Females program encompasses a range of activities and support mechanisms tailored to their needs and aspirations. The program is lead by the mentorship and support of Dr Marijke Welvaert, Physiotherapist Jaimi-Lee Summers, and World Championship Silver Medalist Sue Bourke. The FAST Running Mentors… Read More
Alumni Alumnus: Caleb Joliffe August 21, 2022February 7, 2024 Caleb Joliffe trained with FAST until the end of the 2021-22 season. Caleb represented the ACT in two National Championships, winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay in 2022. Read More