Community Yass is now a little FASTer Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Vivian Williams Canberra Running Coach, February 15, 2019February 8, 2024 Vivian Williams trained with FAST as a young Sierra Leon athlete who fled the Commonwealth Games to seek asylum in Australia. Vivian ran 10.84s/21.89s respectively for the 100m and 200m at the Commonwealth Games. Vivian trained with FAST until August 2021. Vivian’s all-time best performances were recorded whilst training with… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Annick Theron Canberra Running Coach, December 17, 2018October 28, 2023 Annick Theron trained with FAST until the end of 2018. Annick was a multi-talented sportswoman, excelling in both track and field and netball. Annick represented the ACT at the 2017 Australian All Schools Championships in Adelaide, racing in the U16 100m with a PB of 13.17s. Annick during this time… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jone Pio Canberra Running Coach, December 16, 2018February 8, 2024 Jone Pio (Jay Pee) trained with FAST until the end of 2018. Jone was a member of the Fiji Mini Pacific Games Training Squad (200m). Jone is also a very talented rugby player who utilised his speed and acceleration with FAST to be selected in the ACT Brumbies for the… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2018 Australian All Schools Championships Canberra Running Coach, December 9, 2018November 1, 2023 The Australian All Schools Championships were held in Cairns from 7 to 9 December 2018. FAST was represented by three athletes, with Harry Anderson, Austin Tetteh and Nate Halpin. Harry managed a top ten finish in the Discus and Hurdles, whilst Austin got twenty placing in the 100m and 200m…. Continue Reading
Community UC Internship Program Canberra Running Coach, November 20, 2018November 20, 2023 In 2018, FAST collaborated with the University of Canberra (UC) and Ginninderra Athletics offering internship places to graduating students. This was a first for the University and the sport in the ACT. FAST was proud to assist so many Interns and in turn help the local athletics community. Internship is a… Continue Reading
Community UC Athletics Academy Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Coaches were among the first in the ACT to get behind the inaugural year of the UC Athletics Academy. Providing mentorship, program support and technical design to program and delivery. The UC Athletics Academy operates to assist athletes to further their skills, improve techniques, motivations and knowledge in the… Continue Reading
Community FAST trio graduate Canberra Running Coach, September 22, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Vivian Williams, Jone Pio and Jordan Green have all graduated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course at the University of Canberra. The course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that foster enjoyment, improvement, and long term… Continue Reading
FAST Track Off track silver Canberra Running Coach, September 9, 2018February 7, 2024 Competing at the Athletics ACT Cross Country Relay Championships, FAST’s mean machine consisting of Dan Tait, Caleb Joliffe, Luke Allard and Steve Dodt got the job done winning a silver medal in the Open Men’s 4x2000m Relay event . The lads all stepped up a distance from their usual 400m… Continue Reading
Community Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course Canberra Running Coach, August 19, 2018November 30, 2023 FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, facilitated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course to eleven up and coming Athletics Coaches at the University of Canberra on 19 August 2018. This accredited coaching course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that… Continue Reading