Georgia’s first blocks session Canberra Sprint Coach, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The transition to sprinting can be daunting when faced with starting blocks. Georgia who has made steady progress over the past 9 months since beginning running training to help with her netball and football. Georgia recently qualified for her first ever ACT Regionals Championships and came second in the 200m and 400m, making it through to the ACT Championships later this month. With the belief that could take her sprinting further this season, Georgia signed up for athletics over the coming summer and alongside Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, has begun her training in the use of starting blocks. The next few weeks Georgia will be able to get more practice in for the upcoming championships alongside her FAST Females team mates in preparation for the first big competition of her athletic career. FAST Track News FAST FemalesSouth CanberraSprintingTeens
FAST & Active Over reaction September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 Sunday saw the members of FAST Running come together for an overspeed and reaction session at Aranda. Training started with fun and engaging warm-up games appropriate for all ages. This brought everyone together and made for an enjoyable group session. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, the… Read More
FAST & Active Welcome Back, Conor Pratt! November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 A Fast Return to FAST & Active We are thrilled to announce that Conor Pratt, a 20-year-old former national-level 100m and 200m sprinter, has returned to the track as the newest member of FAST & Active. Conor’s journey is an inspiring reminder of the power of reconnecting with sport and… 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