Pascoe joins elite Qld group receiving life membership
Long-time Ipswich athletics coach, administrator and latest QAL Life Member Vic Pascoe captured in a photo that says it all
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Check out elite sprinters at Ipswich’s tradition rich event
A gun field of sprinters, including national champions and top Stawell Gift performers, will battle for honours at Sunday’s 38th Ipswich Winter Carnival.
Wisil headlines golden Gift
Toea Wisil headlines what Vic Pascoe believes is the strongest ever field for the 120m Ladies Gift on Sunday.
Why this teenager is thriving in Ipswich
COMMONWEALTH Youth Games prospect Montanna McAvoy is thriving in her Ipswich environment.
Ipswich coach’s amazing commitment
GIVEN the incredible contribution Vic Pascoe makes to regional athletics, he appreciates all the help he receives.
Check out this memorable gift for Ipswich
COUSINS Nicholas Grant and Larissa Chambers completed a memorable double for their home club by winning the major races at the latest Ipswich Winter Carnival.
Vidler, Yarham lead fantastic club effort
A NUMBER of Ipswich and District Athletics Club competitors have excelled at recent events, setting records and matching international opponents.
The fast, fit and proven performers face test on sand track
The two main foot races being conducted on Saturday afternoon at the Ipswich Turf Club.
Elite duo joins top field in Ipswich handicap races
TWO former Stawell Gift runners are among the quality challengers contesting Saturday’s annual handicap foot racing at the Ipswich Turf Club.
Ipswich club athlete qualifies for Rio Games
RIO Paralympics qualifier Claire Keefer is waiting for official confirmation she’ll be on the plane to Brazil with the Australian team later this year.
Norwood fine-tunes for world championships
WHEN you’re as focused on success as Darrin Norwood, there’s little time to put your feet up.
Club’s exciting next generation preparing for national level
SEEING dedicated athletes like Larissa Chambers and Miriam Peni excelling at international level provides immense satisfaction for regional coaches like Vic Pascoe.
Coach flies in to help Peni excel at Commonwealth level
VIC Pascoe is so committed to his athletes, he often pays his own way to watch and encourage them at international meets.
Ipswich set for winter athletics hit-out
AS the Ipswich region’s major lead-in to a new athletics season, the annual winter carnival is rich in history.
Games test for teen who didn’t know she could run fast
BEFORE discovering a life of opportunity in Ipswich, Miriam Peni didn’t know she could run so fast.
Ipswich runner in sizzling form
IPSWICH Girls’ Grammar School student Miriam Peni led a record-breaking group of regional athletes at the Oceania championships in Cairns.
District competitors challenge best at nationals
THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club will be well represented at the Australian Junior Championships starting tomorrow.
Chambers wins elite final as ‘little iron lady’ gets busy
LARISSA Chambers and Rochelle Vidler are in the spotlight as an Ipswich and District Athletic Club contingent prepares for another major competition.
Top Ipswich athletes enjoy break before major events
THOSE involved with the Ipswich and District Athletic Club have for years prided themselves on improvement and achievement.
Ipswich athletes benefit from facing world’s best juniors
IPSWICH’S exciting athletics trio Cassie Purdon, Filoi Aokuso and Larissa Chambers had mixed success at the recent World Junior Championships in America.
Elite Ipswich athletes fine-tune at home before world titles
THREE Ipswich-coached athletes have shown their dedication and ability by qualifying for the World Junior Championships in America next month.
Special meet to send off Chambers, Purdon and Aokuso
A HOMETOWN send-off is being planned to recognise and encourage three of the region’s leading athletes contesting the Junior World Championships.
Chambers, Aokuso and Purdon chosen for IAAF junior comp
THE first thought Ipswich and District Athletic Club president Bailey Pashley had was how many clubs in Australia could match our region’s latest achievement.
Meet record tumbles as Chambers sparkles
DEDICATED Ipswich coach Vic Pascoe shares every high and low with the competitors he encourages at the Ipswich and District Athletic Club.
Trio in Australian squad quest
THREE of the Ipswich region’s most promising athletes are anxiously waiting to see if they are named in the Australian team for the Junior World Championships.
Determined Norwood follows master plan for nationals
TENACIOUS Ipswich athlete Darrin Norwood concedes it’s been tough giving up alcohol and junk food since New Year’s Day.
Ipswich team on Queensland medal hunt at elite junior event
A TALENT-rich team of Ipswich and District Athletic Club competitors open their latest state campaigns in Brisbane on Friday night.
Ruben jumps head-first into challenging club role
IPSWICH athletics coach Ted Ruben says a lot about his widespread passion for the sport when he rates Lynten Johnson and Peter Norman his two role models.
Bolt from blue for Grant
A KISS of support, a blue shirt to treasure and a boost for the Commonwealth Games trials: Ipswich’s latest Lightning Gift winner received it all.
Olympian’s inspiring story ends with break-up
OLYMPIC gold medallist Glynis Nunn-Cearns provided plenty of motivation for the region’s leading club athletes.
Ipswich speedster focused on Oceania gold
IPSWICH’S most promising runner Larissa Chambers has never taken a backward step.
Purdon reaches new heights with state gold
JUNIOR World Cup prospect Cassie Purdon carried her personal best, medal-winning form into open ranks at the Queensland championships.
Taylor’s gold leads way for Ipswich medal haul
IPSWICH and District Athletics Club competitors defied recent wet weather issues to win six medals and set six personal bests at the recent Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Perth.
Rising young stars revved up for national campaign
IT IS exciting times ahead for Ipswich and District Athletics Club as a record number of competitors prepared for the Australian Junior Championships in Perth.
Ready, set, let’s go for 2018 Games bid
OF all the regional sports with fine junior nurseries, athletics must rate up with the best.
Ipswich trio stand tall against best in nation
IPSWICH and District Athletic Club competitors had to contend with elite opponents at the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships in Hobart.
Ipswich team primed for champs
AFTER a short break, solid new year training and success at a recent meeting, a powerful Ipswich and District Athletics Club contingent is ready to impress.
Pascoe’s passion pays off
ATHLETICS coach Vic Pascoe wins the Ipswich Citizen of the Year award at the Ipswich Region Community Church in Flinders View last Friday.
Sprinter eyes 100m national title
YOUNG sprinter Larissa Chambers is on a mission to become the national 100m under-13 Little Athletics champion.
