FAST Kids State Championship wrap up Canberra Running Coach, March 27, 2015November 2, 2023 The State Championships were a happy hunting ground for the FAST Squad who have done extremely well. Individually everyone has had a big season but when you take a step back and look at their collective efforts you get to appreciate just how much they have all improved built around… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: David Power Canberra Running Coach, March 25, 2015February 8, 2024 David Power (Dave) trained with FAST to help improve his speed for Football (Soccer). Dave never represented the ACT in athletics, however his very personable behaviour led him to be an inaugural Junior Coach at Ginninderra Athletics. The club also recognised his leadership qualities and he was appointed Club Captain. Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Santal Tacconi Canberra Running Coach, March 23, 2015February 8, 2024 Santal Tacconi trained with FAST to improve her Football. Santal was a multi-talented Athlete who over summer participated in Little Athletics and Futsal. Santal initially as an U13 tried her hand at the 800m and Discus at the 2013 LAACT State Championships. The following year it was the 200m Hurdles… Continue Reading
Community Pathway for older athletes to demonstrate leadership and give back to the Community Canberra Running Coach, March 23, 2015November 29, 2023 In the 2014-15 season, FAST’s Head Coach instigated a pathway for older Little Athletes (U13 – U17) to demonstrate leadership and give back to the Community, by volunteering as a Junior Coach with Ginninderra Athletics Club. At the beginning of the season, participating Junior Coaches were taken through several sessions… Continue Reading
FAST Track FAST in action at 2015 Junior Nationals Canberra Running Coach, March 15, 2015November 2, 2023 FAST have been in action all week at Junior Nationals in Sydney. Strong head winds on Sunday have robbed all competitors of a great time, but the squad have performed fantastically regardless! Eden 7th in the 200m, 6th in the 400m, and 9th in the 100m. Matt 6th in the… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Record breakers Canberra Running Coach, March 15, 2015February 7, 2024 30 year old record falls to FAST’s Ethan Robards! However a number of the athletes of the squad have collected a number of records this season and with them a piece of history. Congratulations to everyone who have collected a record this season. You deserve the recognition for all the… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Northside Regionals wrap up Canberra Running Coach, March 1, 2015November 2, 2023 FAST was well represented at the Northside Regional Championships over the weekend. Our athletes included Maja, Matt, Josh, Nat, Tori, David, Jess, Lucy, Austin, Nick, Sam, Ethan, Eden, Casey, Ekwueme, Tom, Georgia, Chichi and Santal. Between them all, FAST won 25 gold medals and many more silver, bronze and top… Continue Reading
FAST Track FAST athletes take out the 2015 Canberra Track Classic Relay! Canberra Running Coach, February 26, 2015November 2, 2023 Congratulations to members Chichi, Tori, Cam and Ethan for helping the Ginninderra Athletics Club clinch the crown. The winning margin was huge 🙂 Continue Reading
FAST Track Five 2015 state titles won by FAST Canberra Running Coach, February 26, 2015November 2, 2023 The squad entered the State Championships last weekend in numbers with some very impressive results including 5 state titles. Lots of Personal Bests and plenty of medals have come our way. Congratulations to the whole team! Josh Beale (1st) 400mMatt Walters (1st U17) 400mMaja Dodt (1st U15) 90mHTori Hopkins (1st… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Lauren Robards Canberra Running Coach, December 18, 2014October 28, 2023 Lauren Robards trained with FAST until the end of 2014. Lauren was a multi event talented athlete who excelled in most events. Lauren represented the ACT at 4 National Championships (more if you count Cross Country) and had a best placing of 4th in the Multi Event in 2011. Lauren… Continue Reading