Outstanding medal haul highlights club’s athletic excellence
Apart from 21 gold medals, the Ipswich and District Athletic Club contingent returned from North Queensland with 16 silver and seven bronze medals. Check out the remarkable feats.
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Dedicated in-form athletes to watch as new season hots up
Having a record number of athletes is perfect timing with 16 promising competitors heading to Townsville for this weekend’s North Queensland Championships. See the leading contenders.
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
Thanks for everyone making a difference in tough times
Ipswich has some tremendously devoted people worthy of a pat on the back for the work they do backing their sports while facing multiple challenges. Here’s some of our best.
Australian titleholder leads memorable season of success
Regional athletes and club members recognised at annual awards. Check out the incredible list of achievers and why city needs a tartan track.
USQ student chasing more records at the Gold Coast, in cross country
National under-20 champion reflects on latest achievement, a new racing singlet and bid to make world cross country team.
Ipswich athlete eyes national 3km challenge after under-20 title double
Unstoppable Ipswich athlete focused on more national glory after winning two Australian under-20 titles. Thomas leads club’s medal success at latest championships.
Ipswich club athletes combine to impress at state titles
Coaches, parents praised for helping competitors achieve 47 personal bests at Queensland championships. Check out the remarkable tally.
Smashing effort earns Charlize gold and bonus win with mum
Ipswich athlete’s stunning state title success with an additional reward.
Ipswich club’s teamwork up with best in Queensland
Promising regional athletes unite to display talents at state relay championships. See why they are going so well.
34 medals: Ipswich’s new breed in exceptional performance
COVID shutdown helps athletes refocus and achieve incredible number of personal best efforts. Read about the success
Blueprint provides return path for Qld, Ipswich
The hope is a detailed set of standards released by Athletics Australia will help fast-track decisions.
Athlete finds way to train while studying at home
The highly motivated competitor doesn’t mind the current online teaching program.
Video training to help athletes stop feeling lost
Dedicated club coaches eager to find ways to assist kids unable to train in groups.
Why teenage national champion a joy to coach
All-rounder Charlize Goody rises on recipe of dedication.
How Ipswich’s best athletes impacted by virus fears
While disappointed, Vic Pascoe knows it had to be done.
‘Extraordinary’ effort by Ipswich team
The Ipswich club’s “Iron Girl” will lead an outstanding group to the national titles.
36 personal bests: National champions lead way
Multi-talented duo Charlize Goody and Erin Wright led the way as Ipswich club competitors achieved 36 personal bests.
Ipswich’s best tackle national multi-event test
THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club will be represented by what could be a record turnout this weekend.
Jude’s double reward in wet an inspiration
High-achieving Ipswich athlete Jude Thomas displayed his trademark speed and endurance in difficult conditions during his latest success.
Strong mind and all heart Madison sets sights on green and gold appearance
Madison shakes off setback and sets sights on green and gold appearance.
No pain, no gain for city’s athletes
Supportive culture inspires extraordinary feats.
Ipswich athletic feats that continue to inspire
Everyone at the Ipswich and District Athletic Club can be inspired heading into 2020.
Great state titles lift for Ipswich athletes
AN ever-improving group of Ipswich club athletes set 16 personal bests and shared in 14 medals at the recent Secondary School State Championships.
Heart-raising feat: Maddie’s amazing courage to win gold
AFTER spending six hours in hospital and enduring a nasty cut on her knee, Madison Wells could easily have given up her state titles quest.
‘Vic’s Stable Stars’ dash for extra cash at elite meet
That commitment to major competitions continues with the Ipswich club sending a contingent of experienced and rising sprinters to Saturday’s Somerset Gift.
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.
Check out true stamina of Park2Park champions
Ipswich and District Athletic Club competitors used their home course knowledge to advantage, teaming up for some outstanding Park2Park results.
Jude’s golden run caps extraordinary elite effort
FRESH from two outstanding performances at the Oceania championships, Jude Thomas celebrated with another 22km run.
How Jude surged into green and gold
RAPIDLY improving Ipswich athlete Jude Thomas is favourite to take out the under-18 3000 metres at the Oceania Area Championships
Hurdler to don green and gold
Promising Ipswich athlete earns Australian selection for Oceania Area Championships.
Ipswich athletes match best in Australia
Winning two gold, two silver and three bronze medals was just part of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s latest national success.
Tenacious Ipswich club efforts at national titles
Ipswich club competitors had to deal with injury and illness as well as tough opposition at the latest national championships.
Ipswich club’s terrific state titles medal haul
Ipswich’s powerhouse team of track and field competitors joined forces to win 29 medals at last weekend’s Queensland championships.
Ipswich’s athletic bonds remain strong
That’s because Wheeler has savoured the four decades he has been with the city’s highly successful athletics club.
Ipswich will be ‘a powerhouse’ if Olympics come to city
Ipswich would benefit in the same way Western Sydney did through the 2000 Olympic Games.
Qld champion conquers ‘hills galore’ to lead way for club
After winning another state cross country title, Tamara Carvolth just wanted to go for a run.
0.02 seconds all that denied Alex gold
AUSTRALIAN Junior Games qualifier Alex Davies was as shocked as anyone after missing his first state gold medal by just 0.02 a second.
Ipswich duo’s sterling, silver efforts
Two Ipswich athletes have produced remarkable individual efforts to take silver in their respective heptathlon events.
Why this Ipswich club is rich in winning spirit
Pascoe is proud of all his athletes, supporting them through the highs and lows of their challenging but rewarding sport.
Wisil headlines golden Gift
Toea Wisil headlines what Vic Pascoe believes is the strongest ever field for the 120m Ladies Gift on Sunday.
Ipswich club duo in line for Commonwealth Youth Games
IPSWICH and District Athletic Club duo Montanna McAvoy and Rochelle Vidler have strengthened their Commonwealth Youth Games claims.
Why our Ipswich club is up with Qld’s best
Ipswich’s 33 athletes competed in 56 events, returning with a swag of medals and personal best efforts from the four-day competition.
Ipswich coach’s amazing commitment
GIVEN the incredible contribution Vic Pascoe makes to regional athletics, he appreciates all the help he receives.
Ipswich’s ‘Little Dynamo’ in national success
AS one rising Ipswich athlete returns with a national medal, another group is preparing for their latest campaign.
Rochelle’s world goal denied
THIS weekend’s Australian All School championships in Canberra have added importance for one of the region’s leading athletes.
Brothers recognise Qld achievers
SOME of the Ipswich region’s leading athletics juniors have been recognised.
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.
Ipswich sprinters eye share of prizemoney
The Ipswich and District Athletic Club has a dedicated group of sprinters in the $3000 Lightning Gift for men and women, and the $3000 Ipswich Ladies Gift.
Montanna’s silver success at national titles
IPSWICH and District Athletic Club competitor Montanna McAvoy has continued her terrific cross country form.
Are you ready for Ipswich’s winter carnival?
SENIOR Ipswich and District Athletics Club runner Elizabeth Melrose has two main goals at next weekend’s annual winter carnival.
Darrin’s bronze medal warm-up for world titles
HAD he not overbalanced on his last throw, Ipswich athlete Darrin Norwood may have won the gold medal in Suva.
Junior athlete, a Jack of all trades
AT just 14 years of age, Anthony Buhse is setting a new standard at the Ipswich Little Athletics 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.
Multi-talented Ipswich athlete on way up
RISING Ipswich athlete Casey Bell is thriving on competing against older girls at state and national level.
Massive medal haul keeps Ipswich on track as athletics power
RECORD-breaking performances, personal bests and a massive medal rush.
Ipswich club up with the best
REMARKABLE performances by Zac Caterson, Casey Bell, Erin Wright and Tori Langton highlighted why the Ipswich and District Athletic Club is still one of the best in the country.
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.
Ipswich loses respected international official
THE life of one of Ipswich’s most respected athletics officials will be celebrated at tomorrow afternoon’s funeral at West Ipswich.
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.
Twilight format proves winner
WHETHER the tradition-rich Ipswich Winter Carnival continues in a twilight format will be reviewed at the next Ipswich and District Athletic Club meeting.
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.
‘Mr Athletics’ had an amazing track record
THE man dubbed Ipswich’s “Mr Athletics” will be remembered as much for the way he helped people as his track achievements.
Ipswich’s ‘Mr Athletics’ a great mentor
THE man dubbed Ipswich’s “Mr Athletics” will be remembered as much for the way he helped people as his track achievements.
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.
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.
Regional athletes impress at national titles
THREE rising throwers from the Ipswich and District Athletic Club were among the star performers representing Queensland at recent national titles.
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.
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.
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.
Elite national coach to share knowledge at Ipswich sessions
HIGHLY-respected national coach Peter Lawler OAM is planning a weekend of practical and strength and conditioning sessions in Ipswich.
Superb records cap fine performance from regional squad
IPSWICH and District Athletics Club competitors collected an impressive haul at the recent Secondary School State Championships at QEII.
Ippy stars show the world
IPSWICH athletes have mixed with and beaten a host of international competitors at the Down Under Track and Field Championships.
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.
Women’s race would enhance top formula
IPSWICH and District Athletic Club officials are considering adding a women’s gift event to the successful three-race program that’s run the past eight years.
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.
Athletes to test form at carnival
THE Ipswich region’s major athletics carnival is just days away, providing excellent competition to launch a new season.
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.
‘Mr Athletics’ back on home track
92-YEAR-OLD Ipswich athletics pioneer Bill Paterson still looks fit enough to jog around the oval named after him
Sprinter eyes 100m national title
YOUNG sprinter Larissa Chambers is on a mission to become the national 100m under-13 Little Athletics champion.
Ipswich backs world title bid
REGIONAL athletics clubs are crossing their fingers that Brisbane’s bid to host the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships is successful.
