Athletics

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...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

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...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

$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...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Olympic inspiration for traditional Ipswich Winter Carnival

LONG-serving Ipswich and District Athletic Club president and coach Vic Pascoe is confident the Paris Olympics will inspire competitors contesting the annual Ipswich Winter Carnival on Sunday. “It certainly has,” Pascoe said, having enjoyed...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Marathon man’s healthy advice at milestone Ipswich event

QUEENSLAND’S “Forrest Gump” Tim Franklin didn’t have any athletic experience before he ran 26,245km across five continents over 576 days. Although Franklin wore out 23 pairs of shoes, the running newcomer surprisingly fared better than he...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Leading Ipswich runner’s extra Park2Park fun

REGULAR Ipswich Park2Park placegetter Thomas Anderson wasn’t racing against the clock as he had at past events. However, the accomplished Ipswich runner was on Sunday still encouraging others as he did in last year’s half marathon, where he...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Fassifern Fangs put fun into Park2Park fundraising

THE Fassifern Fangs will continue a fine tradition of community involvement when they line up in Sunday’s 20th Park2Park events in Ipswich. Previous groups with quirky names like the Fangs include the Frosty Frogs, Ipswich Slow Coaches, Trainin...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Toby’s rising bid to be best at world titles

SOMETIMES you have to change tactics and move sideways to progress, even if it means forgoing another attempt at achieving a personal best. That’s the case for Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) high jumper Toby Stolberg who is preparing...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024

Sport

Arthur’s good advice for masters athletes

WHEN you are a successful competitor like Arthur Rowe, it’s tempting to sit back, relax and watch sport. However, the 80-year-old Ipswich sportsman continues to inspire with his masters athletics deeds. Arthur recently achieved his best result at...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

New Providence club planning major Ipswich facilities

WITH many sporting organisations eager to share in the 2032 Olympics, a new Ipswich athletics club has already adopted a progressive master plan. Providence Athletics Inc launched in January as part of an expanded sporting focus at Ripley Valley...

David Lems

22 May 2024

Sport

St Peters Lutheran College students showcase star qualities

SIX dedicated St Peters Lutheran College Springfield students have been rewarded with recent national and international successes. Fresh from their outstanding performances, there’s more elite opportunities to come. Olivia Galea, Allira Takau...

David Lems

15 May 2024

Sport

Multi-talented Monique’s exciting Oceania reward

NATIONAL under-18 heptathlon champion Monique Williams hopes to qualify to represent Australia at a future World Under 20 Junior championships. She takes the next step on that exciting path lining up for her county at next month’s Oceani...

David Lems

01 May 2024