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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

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Wise advice behind Ipswich club’s outstanding successes

IPSWICH athletics supremo Vic Pascoe has little trouble keeping motivated as he leads one of Queensland’s most successful clubs. “As president I believe it is the athletes, parents and supporters plus their coaches who have made this club to be...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

Tamara’s marathon effort inspires other runners

EVER-focused Tamara Carvolth has been one of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s most consistent performers for more than a decade. However, aged 34, the inspirational mum has no intention of slowing down. Carvolth has actually increased her...

Ipswich’s ‘future stars’ chasing national goals

AN outstanding contingent of Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) “budding future stars” are preparing for this weekend’s Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The annual competition showcases the talents of promising athletes...

Ipswich club’s exceptional teamwork best in state

UNITED States-bound co-captain Charlize Goody has seen many times how much spirit Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) competitors and coaches have. She rated the latest Queensland Relay Championships camaraderie next level with her clubmates...

Multiple skills showcased in Ipswich touch finals

MULTI-talented Cobras Green player Brock Taylor wasn’t surprised to see participants from different sports battling for Ipswich Touch grand final honours. The recent final teams included a number of elite rugby league players, netballers, hockey...

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

Council considers solutions to Ipswich track concerns

IPSWICH City Council has responded to recent safety issues at Bill Paterson Oval, looking at funding options to improve the athletics track surface. “Council has been discussing concerns raised by Ipswich Little Athletics (ILA) about the condition...

Top community efforts rich in Ipswich pride

AN incredible period of team and individual success, backed by a strong financial commitment has earnt the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) a major reward. The IBA was named Sporting Organisation of the Year at the 15th annual City of Ipswich...

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Official’s call to level major Ipswich track

AN experienced sporting administrator is hoping for Ipswich City Council approval to “level” the Bill Paterson Oval running track citing safety concerns for young people and the public. Ipswich Little Athletics Centre manager Dan Johnson has...

Athletic spirit shines helping club, at Twilight carnival

THE latest Ipswich Twilight Carnival provided an incredible arena of camaraderie with nearly 500 young athletes competing at Bill Paterson Oval. First-year Ipswich Little Athletics Centre manager Dan Johnson was “absolutely thrilled” to have 25...

Energetic Addison likes jumping hurdles

BEAMING Ipswich club athlete Addison Farinazzo is clearing any hurdles in her way as she continues to improve and impress. With no tartan track in Ipswich, the year 9 St Peters Lutheran College Springfield student has to travel regularly to Brisbane...

Vital Ipswich help keeps Rosewood club going

ROSEWOOD Little Athletics president Kyrlie Thomson conceded it has been a testing time for her committee and parents preparing for a new season. With the club’s Rosewood State High School training base still requiring more construction work...

$5m ‘breakthrough’ for much-needed Ipswich track

AS a former sprinter, respected coach and long-serving club president, Vic Pascoe knows the value of having a synthetic track in Ipswich. Pascoe has been campaigning for a new tartan surface for more than 20 years, along with other regional...

Personal best feats: Ipswich athletic club’s record trip north

HEADING north to test your pre-season form can have added benefits. Apart from yielding some timely victories, the extra competition can set a performance benchmark for the months of competition ahead. That was the case for a dedicated group of...

Dakota on right track for more success

IPSWICH and District Athletic Club competitor Dakota Stewart enjoys steeplechase events because they are “something different”. But it was a recent 1600m victory that gave Stewart a timely boost for future club and school events. Stewart, 16...

Erin’s Gift for athletic persistence

TENACIOUS Ipswich and District Athletic Club sprinter Erin Wright was relieved to regain a winning sensation after two recent comeback successes. “I’ve had a couple of Gift races, which has been good to get back running again,” Wright said...

Elite Texas stint next step for athletic Charlize

AS one of Ipswich’s leading athletes, Charlize Goody has always welcomed a massive challenge. Goody achieved multiple state, national and international successes during years of contesting heptathlon events before refocusing on throwing...