Future champions into the swing

THE Olympic and Paralympic Games are less than a year away so our minds turn to champions of the past and developing the next generation of athletes.

Sally Pearson, Kurt Fearnley and Brandon Starc are acknowledged for their skills; youngsters in our region dream of pursuing them to the top.

To achieve like Sally, Kurt and Brandon, these aspirational athletes need to

Back, Lockie Townsend, Nosa Obaseki, Nathan Towart, middle row, Millie Gooch, Maya Piras, Georgia Cudmore, Ella Penman, front, Mia Cudmore, Charli White train hard under the eyes of expert coaches. Here in our city we are fortunate to have some of the best.

Athletics caters for children and adults and covers all of the disciplines over a rotating three-week program. Little Athletics creates a fun, social and active environment for girls and boys to improve their skills.

The Dubbo Athletics Club 2019/20 season commenced last Friday at the Barden Park Complex in Gipps Street and a further trial night will be held tomorrow (Friday, September 27).

Senior competition will commence on Thursday, October 17, and Little A’s commences on Friday the 18th for the Tiny Tots through to Under-17s. Both nights will commence at 6pm.

The three-week program showcases a wide range of skills in events from running, jumping and throwing, while the Tiny Tots participate in gross motor skill activities and games.

Registrations are now open and must be made online at lansw.com.au.

Active Kids vouchers can be used to subsidise the cost of the junior registrations.

More information on the season can be found at dubboathletics.org.au or on the Dubbo Athletics Club Facebook page.