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
Alumni Alumnus: Jeremy Maranan Canberra Running Coach, May 15, 2018October 28, 2023 Jeremy Maranan trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Jeremy was a multi-disciplined athlete who excelled in most events at Little Athletics. In 2016 at the Australian Little Athletics Championships, Jeremy claimed his first National Medal in the U13 100m Final with silver in 12.09s. Jeremy finished… Continue Reading
FAST Kids 2018 LAACT State Championships Canberra Running Coach, March 30, 2018November 26, 2023 The Fast Running squad have enjoyed a wonderful State Champs with 19 Medals and 7 additional top eight finishes, one new ACT Record and two new Club Records, plus a number of near misses and some huge Personal Bests. *** TOP EIGHT ***Harry Anderson Boys 13 Year Olds 100 Metre… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rose Zillar Cajetan Canberra Running Coach, March 29, 2018October 29, 2023 Rose Cajetan trained with FAST during the 2017-18 season. Rose had previously no experience with Athletics having arrived from her native Papua New Guinea (PNG). In a single season Rose improved 1 second in the 100m with her official Personal Best of 13.92s enough to qualify her for the final… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Nathalie Cerritelli Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2018October 28, 2023 Nathalie Cerritelli (Nat) trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Nat represented the ACT at four National Championships. Nat was a 100/200m sprinter and hurdler. Nat was the ACT State Champion in these events on multiple occasions. Nat received The Pierre de Coubertin Award that recognises secondary… Continue Reading
FAST Track 2018 Australian Junior Championships Canberra Running Coach, March 18, 2018November 1, 2023 The Australian Junior Championships were held in Sydney from 14 – 18 March 2018. FAST was well represented with 7 athletes. Charlotte and Eden got top 10 finishes, whilst Austin won a bronze medal in the 4x200m Relay. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Chris Mecham Canberra Running Coach, January 18, 2018October 28, 2023 Chris Mecham trained with FAST until January 2018. Chris represented the ACT at 3 National Championships, making 6 Finals. Chris won his first National medal in the 11 Years 4x100m Final with a Bronze. As is the case sometimes in Athletics as a junior athlete especially, Chris’ heat time in… Continue Reading