Inaugural 2016 CBR Sport Award winner Canberra Sprint Coach, December 9, 2016February 7, 2024 The ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation announced that they are recognising finalists for their outstanding individual and team sporting performances on the national and international stage during 2016. Presentations were held at a Gala Dinner at the National Arboretum to celebrate the inaugural CBR Sport Awards Night. The CBR Sport Awards Selection Committee, Chaired by Rob de Castella, noted how fortunate we are to have such high calibre sports people representing this city. The Outstanding Service to Sport Award acknowledges the vital role of coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers at both elite and community sport in paid and unpaid capacities. The Inaugural 2016 CBR Sport Award winner is FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt. “Steven Dodt is a selfless individual who provides leadership, support and direction through his commitment to athletes and the wider athletics community of the ACT. Through personal commitment, endless hard work and tireless effort in a voluntary capacity, Steven makes a significant and positive difference to the sporting lives of many families and children. In all Steven does for the athletics community of Canberra he displays care and a pure heart. Steven’s innovative ideas and on the ground hard work has seen hundreds of children, young adults, and others involved in athletics nurtured, supported, encouraged and provided with opportunities to grow, develop, learn and shine. Steven’s commitment to leadership, innovation and improvement of athletics in the ACT is unsurpassed. His willingness to take on positions of responsibility is typical of his dedication to athletics. We expect that Steve’s contribution to our community will continue to be significant and positive into the future”. The CBR Sport Awards Selection Committee, December 2016 Community News Athletics CoachLittle Athletics CoachingResults
FAST & Active FASTER Master December 9, 2023February 7, 2024 Brendan Pratt is no ordinary member of FAST Running, he’s the squad’s oldest sprinter and masters athlete. Brendan’s passion for running is the equal of any of his younger compatriots in FAST Track. His favourite training location is Canberra’s Hardest Hill Session at Yarralumla. In March 2022, Brendan competed for… Read More
Alumni Alumnus: Austin Tetteh August 18, 2017October 28, 2023 Austin Tetteh trained with FAST until August 2017. Austin was an outstanding junior athlete who competed in 5 National Championships, winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay and making three National Finals. Austin was a Team Captain for the ACT at the 2017 ALAC. Austin was a Junior Coach… Read More
FAST for Sport Three minutes with Georgia February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 The next interview in our athlete profiles is with Georgia Reilly. We heard earlier from Sophie Porter in how FAST for Sport training has improved her speed, fitness and confidence. Georgia plays Netball and Football. Recently her coaches and team mates have noticed her transition over the summer into one… Read More