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Athletics Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6234 9551

Address: Domain Athletic Centre, Upper Domain Road 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.tasathletics.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Here's the full results from the weekend's Tasmanian Combined Event Championships As we congratulate: Isabella Davie (NEW) - U18 Women Tasmanian Champion 4007 points Abbey Berlese (NEW) - U16 Women Tasmanian Champion 4182 points Geoff Gibbons (UTAS) - Open Men Tasmanian Champion 5435 points... Cameron Mann (SB) - U20 Men Tasmania Champion 4145 points Will Bottle (NEW) - U18 Men Tasmanian Champion 4300 points Mac Wilcox (NL) - U16 Men Tasmanian Champion 3359 points Andrew Bonsey (TMA) - Men Masters Champion 4979 points It was a tight race at the top in the Masters competition, with Caleb Gardner (TMA) 200 points behind Andrew - as we again say well done to all who took part #athstas

25.01.2022 ICYMI Congrats to #athstas recently named Male Open Athlete of the Year Stewart McSweyn, whos been announced as one of the first Australians selected for the Tokyo Olympics! https://www.olympics.com.au//athletics-champions-selected/

24.01.2022 Events are underway at the 2020 #athstas All Schools, to some glorious sunshine here at the Northern Athletics Centre Keep up to date with the live results by visiting http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au

24.01.2022 Sadly the great pro coach John McLaren passed away a few weeks ago. John had an outstanding career as a professional sprint coach with his athletes winning many major races including many Burnie Gift. Some of his property has been obtained by the (Devonport) Antique Emporium. The proprietor has a bin full of the hand made Hope Sweeney spikes. ... These were the spikes worn by sprinters before the modern spikes were available. They are beautifully crarfted. If you would like a bit of history a pair can be purchased for $25. They can be posted to you. If interested Mike Gunson can pass on your details - please inbox our page for Mikes email #athstas

23.01.2022 That’s a wrap to day one of the #athstas Age Championships! An action packed day spearheaded by some close track racing (U20 boys 800m ) and highlights in the field. We reached coverage on the North’s LAFM and keep your eyes peeled in the Mercury tomorrow for the mega gallery.... You can keep up to date with the results at http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au

23.01.2022 End of the week throwback to our 2017-18 #athstas Championships! It saw Gilly claim an overdue sprint victory, some very wet distance running conditions, Hamish taking out another state title, Morgan Gaffney continuing her reign as sprinting queen and the return of some familiar faces in Morey and Hamerlok return to the podium.

23.01.2022 30 years ago today there were no track and field meets in Tasmania so that the Athletics Family could chip in and provide officials and volunteers for the 1990 World Rowing Championships at Lake Barrington - which it did in big numbers. It was a proud time for Olympic sport in Tasmania. Our brothers and sisters in rowing were all occupied in many of the huge number of roles required to present the first ever world championship in Olympic sport in Tassie but that left many sport related positions to be filled. Athletics officials really stepped up and took on many and varied roles including as timekeepers and judges at intermediate points along the course, marshals and weigh-in officials. The international rowing people found it hard to believe these competent folk weren't regular rowing officials.

23.01.2022 "I had no excuses to not run a fast time, I felt strong and backed myself in from the start and just tried to maintain form during the middle stages of the race..." Our media release has gone out this afternoon, recapping some of the achievements from the weekend's 2020 Tasmanian All Schools. Sam Clifford's 3:48 1,500m was a highlight, which - by contrast, was over four-seconds faster than his win at the #athstas Open Championships last season. ... "I'm just excited to be able to run quick early on because it shows the work that had been put in and sets up a great platform to accelerate off for the rest of the season," Clifford said. Our 10-12 year athletes were also in action, featuring in the combined event championships where they competed in a 100m, long jump, shot put and 800m. Congratulations again to all who took part, with special thanks to our volunteers and officials who help make our events possible. Read the release at: https://mailchi.mp//primary-team-in-action-this-weekend-75

22.01.2022 Our friends at Athletics Australia have released a cancellation announcement regarding a series of national events on the calendar

22.01.2022 Stewart McSweyn, youve done it again... we have a NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORD HOLDER for the 3,000m... ... oh and new personal best, third fastest time this year and 17th fastest time EVER. #athstas Stewart has run 7:28.02 in the Rome Diamond League to place 3rd in a blistering field.... His time is over 4-seconds faster than Craigs Mottrams record set 14 years ago to the day. On behalf of us all at Athletics Tasmania, congrats Stew!

21.01.2022 What we love about the TTP program is that the approach goes beyond just the athletes Heres some of our event coaches (and virtual video national coaches) working along side the squad members during yesterdays training #AthsTas

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Sam and Rachel, your U18 Male and Female Athlete of the Year award winners announced at the recent #athstas virtual event!

20.01.2022 Well, that's a wrap to the 2021 #athstas Age Championships. Congrats to all our competitors who took part across the weekend - and well done to those who will be selected in the Tasmanian State team for the upcoming Australian Track and Field Nationals Thanks again to all our officials, as well as the volunteers at a branch and club level for taking up the time to help out and ensure competition runs smoothly each and every event. We'll share some of our favourite photos over the week - up in a few weeks are the Tasmanian Open, U18 and Masters championships!

20.01.2022 The #athstas Tasmanian All Schools has featured in local papers around the state! Get your news feed fix thanks to The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston and The Advocate newspaper! https://www.examiner.com.au//schoolmates-record-top-marks/... https://www.theadvocate.com.au//north-west-talent-thrive/

20.01.2022 The 2020 #athstas All Schools Championships are drawing to a close at the Northern Athletics Centre. Tassie’s weather was up to some old habits as athletes battled the wind and rain on day two, but a huge congratulations to all who took part. Check out the results by visiting http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au

18.01.2022 Today is the final training day for members of the 2020/21 TTP Program Held in Launceston, over thirty athletes from around the state are currently enjoying a "High Performance Athlete" presentation from recent 100-yard Australian Record Holder Jack Hale! From 12:30pm, athletes will train with their event specific coaches - with Jack sticking about as well as distance coach Adam Didyk and sprints coach Paul Pearce.

18.01.2022 Some serious angles on display as we head towards the end of the 2021 Tasmanian Age Championships - and what a weekend it's been! The 1500m events are on the start line as we post, meanwhile our triple jumpers opened up the afternoon session including the U15/16 and 20 events. Here's Isaac in action during his 400m efforts. Check out all the results via http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au/ #athstas

18.01.2022 Events are about to get underway at the Domain Athletics Centre for day two of the Tasmanian Age Championships Field events including the U20 hammer and pole vault get us underway before some 400m prelims http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au #athstas

18.01.2022 Weve got our fingers crossed that the rain holds off, but well done to everyone finishing in the first few events at the Tasmanian Cross Country Champs #athstas

18.01.2022 Today we launch Tasmanian Athletics Historical Results Athletics has enjoyed one of the longest, proudest and successful histories of any sport in Tasmanian since European settlement. Initially mainly the province of schoolchildren and the professional running carnivals that were and remain the pride and joy of so many towns and villages around the State, the amateur tradition was a little tardy - eventually finding its roots from 1902 when the Tasmanian Amateur Athleti...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Athletics Tasmania has provided an update and procedure in preparation of Sundays TTP Training Day, which will be sent to athletes, coaches and those expected to be in attendance. You can find Athletics Tasmanias COVID-19 Return To Sport Guidelines at https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au//fil/oaoia5ahx3xpezxv.pdf #athstas

17.01.2022 An unfortunate update for all our fun runner participants out there... But if youre looking for a running fix in the mean time, the Glenorchy fun run is on this weekend, with entries closing tonight. Head to https://nsacgfr.wixsite.com/glenorchyfunrun to enter #athstas

16.01.2022 As with every championships, we say a huge thank you to our #athstas officials - both out on the track, in the field or in an administrative role Often giving up all of their weekend and helping during some testing weather conditions, it never goes unnoticed as we thank you for making the 2021 Age Championships possible!

16.01.2022 While we had to hold our presentation virtually this year, we still want to recap the achievements and winners of our recent Athlete of the Year Awards Lets kick things off with our U14 Male and Female recipients, as we congratulate Harrison and Chelsea on their recognition following successful seasons in 2019-20 #athstas

16.01.2022 To the runners in our community, the Launceston Running Festival is coming up in three weeks Entries close soon - head to https://www.launcestonrunningfestival.com.au to enter now! #athstas

15.01.2022 Virtual coaching Heres TTP athlete Zoe chatting with event coach James during todays training, whos currently in WA. We also had our throwers and jumpers working with national coaches Bre Clement and Sandro Bisetto through video #athstas

15.01.2022 Now this may only a be rumour, but sources said there were fine cheese platters and canapes being shared between this lot... All the same, it was great to see that Tasmanias weather wasnt only being enjoyed by our athletes today, as some of our TTP parents watched on from the hill #athstas

14.01.2022 Distance runners in our community, remember these two names - as we congratulate Alexander and Abbie - your U16 Male and Female #athstas Athletes of the Year! Both were recognised at last Wednesdays virtual awards event. (Pssst... if youre looking for a distance running event, entries for this weekends Tasmanian Cross Country Championships close tonight https://www.facebook.com/events/293390818575526)

14.01.2022 For the #athstas members looking at Nationals in 2021

13.01.2022 Catching up on the weekend's events, we congratulate Nick Earl (UTAS) and Vanessa Wilson (VIC) on their victories in the #athstas 10,000m championships! Vanessa enjoyed a great battle in the early stages with NSAC athlete Meriem Daoui, before finishing the race in an impressive 36:59.22. Despite being in a moon boot only a few months ago, Earl's return to form has been prompt. ... Having raced very regularly at both interclub and Masters meets in Hobart since returning to running, he held off junior competitor Samuel Clifford (NEW) and new OVA recruit Brad Tennick to stop the clock at 30:59.65. Congratulations to all who took part in the event on what was a cracker Sunday morning!

13.01.2022 UPDATE - TASMANIAN ALL SCHOOLS TRACK AND FIELD this weekend Live Results on the AT website now contains the entry lists for this weekend. As late entries and scratchings are processed these will be reflected here and will represent updates on the initial consolidated entry lists that are posted on the website. http://liveresults.tasathletics.org.au/

12.01.2022 Look out below, because our TTP throwers were crushing it last weekend Check out what the throwing groups were doing at the first training day of the season for the AT/Tasmanian Institute of Sport TTP program #athstas

12.01.2022 EVENT PREVIEW: 2020 Tasmanian Cross Country Championships Junior vs Senior Battle Shapes Up For Tasmanian Cross Country Title While no stranger to the big stage, all eyes will be on Newstead Athletics member Samuel CLIFFORD in the Open Mens 10km race at the Tasmanian Cross Country Championships this weekend.... The latest course loops around Hobarts Queens Domain precinct and will see runners from U14 through to over 60-years-old take part in events that range from 3km to 10km. The Championships take place on Saturday 22nd August from 12:00pm. Clifford headlines the Open event (1:30pm) and has been in great form, taking out the 5,000m at the Tasmanian Track and Field Championships in early 2020 and representing Australia at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 2019. A strong field of senior runners will be aiming to keep within the rubberband of Clifford, including Ben COVINGTON (SB), Phil McCONNON (NS) and Harvey CHILCOTT (UTAS); who have all been tinkering with success at local events. There is also an impressive contingent of Open Female athletes who toe the start line alongside the men, with Ruby SMEE (SB) and recently named Athletics Tasmania Female Athlete of the Year Milly CLARK (UTAS) the ones to watch. The U16 Male and Female races kick off the event at 12:00pm. Tom WINKEL (NWAC), Isaac BONSEY (UTAS) and Jai ECCLES (NEW) are expected to lead early in the mens event, while Ella ATKINS (OVA) will have to hold off the emerging Avalon FORBES (NS) and Mikayla IRELAND (NS) in the womens 4km. The Championships also incorporates plenty Tasmanian Masters athletes in the over-50 and over-60 age events, wholl look to continue their success after a delayed start to season 2020. The course this year will be difficult. Previous events at the Rokeby Police Academy and Pontville Showgrounds allow for space and rhythm through their relatively free flowing courses, however the Queens domain circuit becomes a technical challenge. Discussion among the running circles are yet to move from which shoes to wear to navigate the potentially water-logged course, with the Open events running three and a bit laps that feature the rolling down hill of Soldiers Memorial Walk, before climbing back to the start through a narrow and undulating nature trail. Catch all the action from 12:00pm around the Queens Domain area! #athstas

12.01.2022 The feels when you forget to enter this weekends Tasmanian Cross Country Championships on time... Final reminder that entries for the event close at 10:00pm tonight! REGISTER NOW: https://www.tasathletics.org.au/eventsregister/71605/... JOIN THE EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/293390818575526/ INFORMATION HUB: https://www.tasathletics.org.au/events/71605/ #athstas Sandy Bay Harrier Club Northern Suburbs Athletic Club UTAS Athletics Club OVA Southern Saints Athletics Club North Launceston Athletics Club Newstead Athletics North West Athletics Club Tasmanian Masters Athletics Eastern Suburbs Tasmanian Road Runners

12.01.2022 Youve seen them over the week - so heres the updated list of all your nominees ahead of the #athstas Athlete Of The Year Awards! We again take the time to congratulate each nominee on their recognition - following their efforts in the 2019/20 season. Its also a great opportunity to appreciate the role of coaches, parents and supporters who play a part in our success both individually and as a sport overall. Stay tuned as we lead up to our virtual presentation, join the event at 2019/20 Athletics Tasmania Athlete of the Year Awards!

12.01.2022 Its full steam ahead with our Athlete of the Year Awards tonight! Join us for the virtual event, as we recap the standout nominees from the 2019/20 season and announce the winners in our age, event and major award categories. Weve also got a special guest lined up for you who we hear is very popular with the Tasmanian sprints community...... https://www.facebook.com/events/1006986379749914 #athstas

11.01.2022 Our pole vault athletes were getting after it today #athstas

11.01.2022 Today's (Sunday's) meet and greet with TIS athletics coach Rob Ballard will now be at 10.10am (rather than 10.00am). Same location - the function room at the Athletic Centre.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our coaching members Simon Bennett, who was named as the Mercury Newspaper readers as the states best coach. As a former athlete himself, Simon has been coaching for twelve years and grown his squad size to over thirty athletes - congrats on the recognition Simon. If you or someone you know in the #athstas community has done something great, let us know by inboxing us on Facebook.

10.01.2022 Were looking forward to this weekends #athstas Cross Country Championships Entries for the event close this Wednesday at 10:00pm, so if youre thinking of having a run, dont miss out. Join the event or head to https://www.tasathletics.org.au/events/71605/ for all the information and to register.

09.01.2022 Pretty classy effort from Milly Clark at Northern Tasmanian Athletics Interclub in Launceston tonight. 15.41.05 takes six seconds off her own 5000m PB and makes her the second fastest Tasmanian woman at the distance behind Kylie Risk - leapfrogging internationals Mandy McIntyre and Donna MacFarlane with tonight's time.

08.01.2022 Heres all of our favourite photos from the 2020 Tasmanian Cross Country Championships, courtesy of our social media team. Feel free to share and repost these photos, dont forget to tag Athletics Tasmania wherever you can. As always, if youd like a photo removed for any reason, please inbox the Athletics Tasmania Facebook page. ... Congrats to everyone who took part, and in particular the hard working volunteers who make events like these possible.

08.01.2022 A familiar face back on home soil for today’s final TTP training Awesome to have 100-yard Australian Record Holder and proud Tasmanian Jack Hale back in his home state to assist the sprint group in Launceston. It was a great day for all our TTP athletes, that included presentations from a range of our coaches as well as coordinator Yvette Edward.... Photo courtesy Femke Brideson and Yvette Edward

07.01.2022 What a way to start the week - congratulations to #athstas Deon Kenzie, named in the Paralympic team headed to Tokyo! https://www.paralympic.org.au//first-para-athletes-named-/

07.01.2022 We're on the hunt for a new Office Leader! The Office Leader is part of a small team charged with leading in critical administrative functions and general day to day operations of the Athletics Tasmania office. Reporting to the Executive Officer, this role works closely with the Athletics Tasmania Board and volunteers. A key component of the role is to effectively liaise with and service the organisation’s members.... Application close 30th November and the role is part time 15-20 hours per week. For more information visit: https://www.sportspeople.com.au//63786-office-leader-athle #athstas

07.01.2022 For our runners out there, Athletics Australia have today announced the 2020 Australian Cross Country Championships have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full information at www.athletics.com.au//2020-australian-cross-country-champ/ #athstas

06.01.2022 Your TTP members for the 2020/21 season! Theyve come together at the Domain Athletics Centre in Hobart for todays first training session, which features an education session on psychology before training with their event coaches #athstas

05.01.2022 All aboard Training well underway here at TTP day one... heres some of our distance athletes in action #athstas

05.01.2022 "Fund for athletes living with disability now open" Athletics Tasmania is pleased the share the following information and website that provides more information on the Sporting Competition Access Fund - to provide additional support for athletes living with disability to compete in national and international level competitions and events. "Tasmania has a strong history of representation at Paralympic events with the likes of Deon Kenzie, Melissa Carlton, Todd Hodgetts, Matt...hew Bugg and Jacob Templeton doing the State proud on the international stage." Support packages of up to $3,000 will be made available to enable an athlete, coach and or carer to attend the same event. http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//fund_for_athletes_with_a_di #athstas

05.01.2022 Our friends over at Tasmanian Road Runners have an upcoming event on improving your speed #athstas

05.01.2022 An update from the south of the state as the #athstas Open and U20 Women’s Pole Vault record books get re-written; congrats Raphaela

05.01.2022 Officials appreciation post The work of our officials both out on the track, in the field or behind the scenes never goes unnoticed as we say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the recent Tasmanian All Schools possible. While sometimes battling testing weather conditions, our officials across the weekend were incredibly supportive of our athletes - helping then to achieve goals no matter how big or small. #athstas

04.01.2022 Waking up on a Monday to see Stewart McSweyn has run THE SECOND FASTEST TIME by an Australian in the 1500m, a Tasmanian record and slick 3:31.48 at the Stockholm Diamond League #athstas

04.01.2022 A hotly contested field are crossing the line in the men and womens open events at the #athstas cross country champs. Some ripper performances on the out and back looping course

03.01.2022 heres a sneak peek ahead of tonights Athlete of the Year awards... If you havent done so already, get your reminder for the event at https://www.facebook.com/AthsTas/posts/3212169068829944 #athstas

03.01.2022 Events are underway at the 2020 Tasmanian Cross Country Championships! #athstas

01.01.2022 Were pleased to present the Athletics Tasmania Athlete of the Year awards Tune in from 7:00pm to recap the nominees and celebrate the winners our our age, event and major awards. Through out the virtual presentation we also announce our club award winners, coaches of the year, as well as a message from our State and TTP Coordinator and Executive Officer. ... Were also pleased to announce our special guest for the evening, #athstas 100m State Record holder Jack Hale - who provids a lockdown update on his training, desire to get home and advice for Tassie sprinters. Round up your fellow AT members (in a socially distanced capacity) and enjoy!

01.01.2022 Your #athstas Male Open Athlete of the Year Wednesday, a stellar 6th place and 13:13.22 5km Saturday. All in a weeks work as we congratulate Stewart on his recent run in Monaco

01.01.2022 Phewf, what a night! Thats a wrap for our 2019-20 season Athlete of the Year awards - an awesome effort by our social media team to help recognise our members in a virtual way and to bring the community together If you missed out, you can head to https://www.facebook.com/AthsTas/posts/3212169068829944 to watch the video and check out the winners. Well also be recapping the age, event and major award winners over the week, as well as recognising our club and coaching awar...ds. Congrats to all who were nominated, won and thanks to those who attended our virtual awards #athstas