Community FAST celebrates ten seasons of success Canberra Sprint Coach, October 28, 2023November 29, 2023 Ginninderra Athletics innovative Junior Coaching program has been running since 2014, having been introduced by Head Performance Coach Steve Dodt. Now in its tenth season, FAST is proud to continue to support the local community by encouraging our members to volunteer as Junior Coaches. National Medalist, Daniel Nwaobi, is the… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport Canberra Sprint Coach, October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Nic to play in Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup Canberra Sprint Coach, October 13, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST’s Nicholas Porter will be heading to Fiji in November to play in his first international Soccer (Football) tournament. The Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup features Australian teams up against Fiji’s best underage teams. Nic’s looking forward to demonstrating to the Fijian defenders his blistering speed off the mark as the… Continue Reading
FAST Track Joshua and Daniel to compete in Perth Canberra Sprint Coach, October 13, 2023October 28, 2023 Two of FAST’s squad have been selected for the ACT to compete in December’s Australian All School Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi (U15M) have been selected in the blue ribbon 100m and 200m individual events following their outstanding podium finish at the recent ACT Schools… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jordan Green Canberra Sprint Coach, July 20, 2022February 8, 2024 Jordan Green joined FAST initially as part of his University of Canberra Ginninderra Athletics Club internship. Through the internship, Jordan was looking to gain real-world Sports Performance as well as Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine experience. Jordan had a keen interest in learning the various techniques used in the developing of… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rosalie Carter Canberra Sprint Coach, June 26, 2022November 1, 2023 Rosalie Carter trained with FAST until the end of the 2021-22 season. She started with the squad in October 2016 and apart from a few stints living overseas, continued to train for the enjoyment and camaraderie with FAST. Rosalie was a much loved Junior Coach with Ginninderra Athletics. Continue Reading
Finalist Daniel nabs bronze in ALAC thriller Canberra Sprint Coach, April 17, 2022February 7, 2024 Daniel Nwaobi has stormed into a medal position at the 2022 Australian Little Athletics Championships in Melbourne with an emphatic announcement to his competitors. Having gone under the radar for most for the season at the two previous national championships, Juniors and All Schools, Daniel has declared “I’m ready” with… Continue Reading
Finalist Relay medal for FAST duo Canberra Sprint Coach, March 26, 2022February 7, 2024 At the recent 2022 Australian Under Age Track & Field Championships, the ACT Under 14 Mens 4x100m relay placed third in the final to claim the bronze medal, just behind Victoria and NSW respectively. The team included FAST’s very own Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi as well as young guns… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rebecca Guest Canberra Sprint Coach, October 16, 2020February 8, 2024 Rebecca Guest (Bec) trained with FAST until the end of the 2019-20 Season. Bec was a multi-talented athlete representing the ACT in Track and Field as well as Touch Football. Bec competed internationally at the 2015 Trans Tasman Challenge collecting a bronze medal in the 1500m, representing NSW. Bec was… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Charlotte Fowler Canberra Sprint Coach, July 18, 2020November 4, 2023 Charlotte Fowler trained with FAST until July 2020. Charlotte represented the ACT in three different National Championships, qualifying for three finals with a best placing of 6th in the 100m (2017) and 7th in the 200m (2019). “Charlotte has been selected for nationals to compete in the 100m and 200m…. Continue Reading