CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to our amazing club members who competed this weekend at the state Heptathlon and Decathlon Championships in Launceston, and the 5000m Championshipsin Hobart!![]()
Henry OToole was 1st Tasmanian and 3rd overall in the U16 Men Heptathlon. ![]()
Lily Smith was 2nd Tasmanian and 3rd in the U18 Heptathlon whilst Georgia Harmey and Macie Petterwood placed 5th and 6th overall, with all 3 ladies achieving their respective U18 and U17 qualifying scores for Australian Championships later in the year.![]()
In the Open Men Decathlon David O'Toole put in a valiant effort to complete the competition with an Achilles injury and place 2nd.![]()
Alexis Harmey competed in the U16 Heptathlon as well as the state LA competition.![]()
Samuel Mauree and Matthew Osborne both competed credibly in the 5000m in Hobart.![]()
A big thank you also, to the club members who volunteered as officials and helpers. Without your help, these events don't happen!
This weekend St Leonards athletics centre hosts the state Heptathlon and Decathlon Championships in conjunction with the state LA Combined Event Championships. ![]()
Entries close at 5pm today via the AT website
As well as this event, there will be world ranking meets at St Leonards on 15th and 22nd Feb interclub programs with some amendments to program C. Same rules regarding wearing full uniform apply.
WELCOME TO NEWSTEAD ATHLETICS
Newstead Athletics was established in 1933 in Launceston, making it the oldest club in the north and the second-oldest athletic club in Tasmania.
The club conducts its cross-country programme between April and September around the Launceston area and participates in the local track and field competition at the St Leonards track from October to March.
Coaching is available for all events, and potential athletes of all ages, regardless of experience and ability, are welcome to come along to training or competition.
CALENDAR
at a glance
TRACK AND FIELD
From October to March our club competes in the Northern Athletics Interclub competition, culminating with competition in the Tasmanian state titles in Feb/March.
SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY PROGRAM
Newstead Athletics runs a very successful School Series Competition each year as part of our cross-country program. Students represent their school in a fun team-based running program.
CROSS-COUNTRY
A cross-country season is conducted during the winter months on Saturdays from 1pm (April to September) at venues in and around Launceston. We cater for all ages from 5 years to 100+ and are an inclusive club. Three distances are offered each week and all races are handicapped, providing everyone a chance of winning regardless of ability.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Newstead Athletics scholarships are available twice a year due to a generous bequest from Life Member Mr Allen Patrick Smith (aka ‘Paddy Smith”) who passed away in 2008 and the ongoing efforts of the current committee.
VISUAL IDENTITY
Newstead Athletics is presenting its new visual identity, which includes a new club crest, website, stationery, and uniform.
The memorable yellow and black combination now colours a sophisticated and contemporary design that represents our past, present, and future.
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The current uniform will be phased out in 2025; until then, athletes can compete wearing either the old or new uniform.