North Mackay Athletics (NMA) Club has had a super start to the year for its 2022 season which started in February.
The first event off the block was their annual free come try day for family and friends of all ages to have a go at throwing, jumping and running events.
The North Mackay Athletics Club committee have some innovative ideas for the season and are looking forward to sharing it with the club members - who have already started receiving awards for breaking their personal bests.
North Mackay Athletics focus on fun, family and fitness means the club has continued to support and encourage children and adults from all ages and abilities to give athletics a go.
Additionally, NMA is boasting some incredibly talented athletes this season who have worked hard on their craft to become fierce competitors and represent the Mackay community in many external events outside of the club days.
The club has proudly congratulated some of its members who attended and competed in recent State Championships both for Little Athletics QLD (LAQ) and Athletics North QLD (ANQ).
Toby Rule was one such competitor, ending his LAQ State Champs outing with the gold medal in U15yrs 1500 metre, and Hayley Colless who brought home medals at both state events placing 2nd (ANQ) and 3rd (LAQ) in 80 metre hurdles.
If you are aged between 3yrs - 103+yrs and would like to give Athletics a go, NMA offers two $5 trials per athlete at any of their club days held on Sunday's at Pioneer High School (Russell St entry) at 8:45am.
For more info 'like' North Mackay Athletics on facebook or visit www.northmackayathletics.com.au
This article was contributed by Kayla Porter of North Mackay Athletics Club
Hayley Colless hurdling
Toby Rule at the start of one of his LAQ State Championship races
Club awards have already been handed out to fledgling athletes this season
Hayley and Toby at the LAQ State Championships