Community Head Coach facilitating Athletics Australia course in Darwin Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2016November 29, 2023 FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, delivered the Level 2 AEGS Part B Sprints, Relays & Hurdles coaching course on behalf of Athletics Australia at Marrara Stadium, Darwin NT. Steve, a Northern Territory local himself, grew up in the top end and regularly trained and competed as a member of NT… Continue Reading
Community UC Mini Olympics Canberra Running Coach, July 17, 2016November 17, 2023 The University of Canberra invited FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, along to their inaugural Mini Olympics held on the campus of UC. The day was an absolute success with students enjoying a “minute to win it” style competition at each event station. The student who recorded the highest performance across… Continue Reading
Community Belconnen Sports Fete Canberra Running Coach, June 30, 2016October 30, 2023 FAST was in action at Kippax at the Belconnen Sports Fete showing off Track and Field to the Community. Continue Reading
Community Fundraising money for Relay for Life Canberra Running Coach, April 19, 2016October 22, 2023 FAST helped raise $1300 for the Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser. Team Captain Megan Peters lead the way with an amazing 44km, followed by Luke Allard and our Head Coach Steve Dodt. Yiorgas Sbirakos, aka the Ninja, and Nathalie Cerritelli also made valuable Kilometre contributions. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Mitchell Foster Canberra Running Coach, April 15, 2016February 8, 2024 Mitch trained with FAST until the end of the 2015-16 Season. Mitch was both a talented 400m runner and a Hurdler. Mitch competed at the 2016 Australian All Schools Championships in the 200m Hurdles. Mitch was a multi talented athlete who also played Australian Rules Football (AFL). Mitch was a… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Chelsea Tobin Canberra Running Coach, April 15, 2016October 28, 2023 Chelsea Tobin trained with FAST until the end of the 2015-16 season. For someone so young, Chelsea dominated the sport Nationally for 4 straight years as a Junior, making six National finals, winning the 200m twice (2013 and 2016) and placing third in the 100m once (2015). Chelsea’s U13 PB… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Ethan Robards Canberra Running Coach, March 18, 2016October 28, 2023 Ethan Robards trained with FAST until the end of the 2015-16 season. Ethan represented the ACT at three separate National Championships as a 12 Years and Under athlete. Ethan was a multi talented athlete who also played Rugby Union. Ethan was a Junior Coach with Ginninderra Athletics. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Lucy Ferry Canberra Running Coach, March 18, 2016February 8, 2024 Lucy Ferry trained with FAST until the end of the 2015-16 season. Lucy was a talented 100-200-400m sprinter, who also hurdled and did High Jump. Lucy represented the ACT at two National Championships. Lucy also played Soccer (Football) in the Canberra Club Competition. Lucy was a Junior Coach with Ginninderra… Continue Reading
Community Elijah Arranz Canberra Running Coach, November 19, 2015October 22, 2023 On Saturday November 21, 2015, tragedy struck. Elijah Arranz was involved in an incredibly serious accident. He was in critical condition which was earth shattering for his family. Elijah was not a member of FAST, he was indeed a much loved member of the local athletics community, affectionately known as… Continue Reading
Community Kingsford Smith School Clinics Canberra Running Coach, August 20, 2015October 22, 2023 FAST delivered two in-school clinics on Sprinting and High Jump to students of the Kingsford Smith School in West Belconnen. The focus for the school in offering clinics to their students was to prepare them for the upcoming school athletics carnivals. The clinics were held every 6-8 weeks with a… Continue Reading