The summer season of track and field has commenced for Illawarra Blue Stars and once again junior athletes have commenced with a bang. Bring on the NSW All Schools next Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as it is here
Illawarra Blue Stars athlete, Chelsea Lenarduzzihas won her second Australian Open shot put title when she took the gold medal at last weekend’s Australian Championships. Acting as selection trials for Rio, the heat was
Illawarra Blue Stars’ athletes were well represented in the recently held Australian Junior titles but the performance of young U14 athlete Trey Barlow was one of the most impressive, not only as a member of IBS, but also as a member of the
Illawarra Blue Stars Masters athletes showed they are a true force in Masters Athletics in this State. There were a few disappointments such as top line sprinters Gianna Mogentale and Peter Shepherd having to withdraw. Shepherd
Illawarra Blue Stars Junior athletes followed their fine form of Country into the NSW Junior Championships. Competing on the new resurfaced Homebush Track, the junior athletes from IBS certainly showed they are among the best,
Illawarra Blue Stars team for the recently held Country titles was one of all round ages, talent and disciplines that enabled the club to produce one of the best performances at Country for some time. Combined with State title
IBS Athletes have come good again with a very well balanced and competitive team of just on 50 members who will take part in the coming up Country titles. Competing at the Campbelltown Athletic Centre,
The Illawarra Track Classic to be held Saturday 15 January at the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre has attracted some of the finest athletes in the State and promises to be a night of nonstop, high quality athletics. Our own club members
Illawarra Blue Stars continued its fine tradition with some very good results at the recent State relay titles. Having a combination of new members ably supported by long term members of the club,
Performances by Illawarra Blue Stars athletes over the past week have been encouraging for the full summer season. Great to see sprinter Cameron Chisholm back on track, who ran a well judged 400m at club meet on Sunday, but it was the 100m that was impressive. Chisholm will
Illawarra Blue Stars have completed 3 rounds of the summer season and athletes are moving back on the track and showing some good early season form. Return to track and testing herself out last weekend was Stephanie Power.
Once again our masters’ athletes have set the tone for a wonderful summer season for IBS Athletes. Blue Stars Masters recently were honoured by the NSW Masters Association, with Mary Thomas being awarded the Female Athlete of the Year,
Our Club has commenced the summer season on a very positive note. Our Masters’ athletes have led the way with some outstanding results recorded by Mary Thomas and John Lamb. Competing in Lyon, France
Mary Thomas has proven she is a legend of our sport with a fantastic World Championship held in Lyon France. Mary is known for her desire to win, her tenacity, and her dogged determination to do well in an event of high importance.
The recently held cross country with a difference at Albion Park was also a challenge with a difference. IBS cross country committee certainly gave athletes a challenge when they gave them 40 minutes to cover as many laps as possible
The great day of orienteering organised by Mel Foster with the University Orienteering Club gave cross country athletes a change of the hard hill, sand and hard terrain running of previous cross country events.
The club also commenced the first round of cross country for the winter season last Sunday held on the challenging Bulli Beach course, and good to see a good number of athletes taking to the challenging course.
