CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
The second very important activity for our club is this Sunday 8th June.![]()
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Volunteer helpers are required to assist in setting the Symmons Plains cross country course ready for the Tasmanian schools Championships.![]()
We will be meeting at Symmons Plains on Sunday at 9am. Please wear warm and waterproof clothing, and bring any food or drinks you require.![]()
Yes, it is the long weekend, but we and a few other members need help if you are available!![]()
Also have a few course marshal places to fill on the competition days: Thursday 12th Secondary school and Tuesday 17th Promar
A few of our members at the McGrath running festival on the weekend. Well done to everyone who competed and especially those who ran in club uniform!![]()
Photos courtesy of D. McKenzie
🏃♂️🏃♀️ CROSS COUNTRY – WE’RE MIXING IT UP! 🏃♂️🏃♀️![]()
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Exciting Changes to Our Season!![]()
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This season, we’re doing things differently!![]()
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We kicked off with Saturday races, and now we're taking on Sunday mornings for the second half of the season.![]()
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🗓 From 15 June – Sundays at 10am![]()
✅ The usual 3 distances in an exciting handicapped format – it’s anyone’s race!![]()
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Let’s keep the momentum going and make the most of winter running.![]()
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📍 Check our website calendar for full details.![]()
Show your support – we’d love to see you there!
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.