FAST well represented at Australian All Schools Canberra Sprint Coach, October 19, 2017November 7, 2023 The FAST Squad for the 2017-18 Season have been training well over winter. The pay-offs are already starting to show with Harry Anderson, Charlotte Fowler, Rebecca Guest, Annick Theron, Jeremy Maranan and Eden Thomas all being selected for the upcoming All Schools Nationals Championships. The whole squad are looking forward to the Track and Field Season. With ambitions for personal bests with possible 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2018 World Masters, 2018 World Juniors, National Senior and Junior Medals to aspire too. Everyone is showing improvement over the break and looking to improve on their previous accomplishments and milestones. ** Open **Sue Bourke (World Silver Medalist)Jone Pino (Fiji Representative)Neil Thomas (State Silver Medal)Luke Allard (State Finalist)Steve Dodt (State Gold Medal)Caleb JoliffeNathan MeansMegan PetersJaimi-Lee SummersToula Andronicos (Victorian Finalist) ** Under 20 **Helen Pretorius (NSW Finalist)Nathalie Cerritelli (Nationals, State Record Holder)Sam Bramich (Canberra Raiders)Gabby Slattery (State Finalist)Bec Jarvis (Nationals)Zillah RoseTarni Cassidy ** Juniors **Rebecca Guest (Nationals, Trans Tasman Bronze Medal)Jeremy Maranan (Nationals Silver Medal, TTP, State Record Holder)Eden Thomas (Nationals Silver Medal)Charlotte Fowler (Nationals)Harry Anderson (Nationals)Jessica Hynes (State Record Holder)Martin TingNathan TseChris Mecham (Nationals)Nick Donaldson (Nationals)Rosalie CarterAlice Fraser (Nationals)Ansh TiwaryYiorgos SbirakosImogen Mcdonald (Nationals) ** Support **The Squad is supported by Stuart Noyce of EmPower Exercise Physiology, Australian representative and soft tissue therapist Garvin Francis, Mark Rossiter Strength and Conditioning Coach and World Masters representative, and Alex Gill EP Intern from the University of Canberra. ** Coaching **The squad is mentored by IAAF accredited Level 3 Sprints, Hurdles and Relays Coach and Athletics Australia Coaching Facilitator Steve Dodt. FAST Track News
FAST for Sport Young Matilda on her way up October 28, 2023February 8, 2024 Canberra United star defender, Ava Piazza, who was recently selected for the Young Matildas training camp, is now a member of FAST. Ana’s form at Heidelberg United last season in Victoria led to her selection for the Young Matildas. Ava’s recent signing with Canberra United ahead of the forthcoming Liberty… Read More
FAST Track Slicing seven seconds off over a season April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Tom Madigan has had a stellar 2023-24 season. The Woden Thunder Athlete and member of FAST Track has just recently returned from the Australian Championships in Adelaide. Earlier this year, Tom enjoyed stand out performances at the ACT Championships where he won his first State Championship Gold medal in the… Read More
News The sun sets on summer April 24, 2024May 7, 2024 With the summer competition period now at a close, FAST Running turns to one of its favourite training cycles, Winter. The general preparation (period) is crucial in building foundation, address weaknesses or imbalances, work on technical development, recover both physical and mentally from the competitive season, and establish good training… Read More