Tom is taking it all in his stride Canberra Running Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 For Tom Hickey, training with FAST since June 2021 has all been about the fun. Each Sunday, Tom really looks forward to training with the other kids. Tom is a multi talented runner who also enjoys playing Rugby, performing in School Musicals and Theatre. His Dad says that “Tom really enjoys FAST and his running style looks much better”. At the 2022 LAACT Championships, Tom had a personal best time of 18.74s for the 80m Hurdles. In the heats, he ran 17.42s and made his first ever final, finishing 7th overall and a new PB of 17.17s. This season, Tom will continue to take his development all in his stride and is looking forward to the next training session, trying something new, having fun and making new friends. FAST Kids Hurdles News Testimonials Little Athletics CoachingProfileRunning TrainingSprinting
Finalist Dual international bronze medalist May 8, 1995February 8, 2024 The Arafura Games is a multi-sport event where athletes with a disability compete in the same program as able-bodied athletes. Called a “meeting of Sporting Neighbours”, the Arafura Games takes its name from the Arafura Sea, which lies between northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Nations along the Arafura Sea originally formed the basis of… Read More
Community Pathway for older athletes to demonstrate leadership and give back to the Community 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… Read More
FAST Track 2016 Junior Nationals March 13, 2016November 2, 2023 The Australian Junior Track and Field Championships was held in Perth from 8 to 13 March 2016. FAST was well represented by 5 athletes. Matt made the final in the 400m Hurdles (7th) running a season best. Chelsea won a gold medal in the 200m and finished 5th in their… Read More