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NEWS

MEET #15 - SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026

19/2/2026

 
Meet #15 this weekend, we hope our senior athletes enjoyed their time at the Underage Championships or simply having a rest week.

This should be the final Week of Age Group photos, athletes should be wearing their correct uniform with both numbers attached!  Make your best efforts to be punctual as photos will start after the morning announcements.

Final Week for Nominations: Club Person and LifeTime members - a reminder that this is the final week for you to nominate someone for Gungahlin Athletics Club 2025-26 Club Person and Lifetime membership.  To nominate someone email [email protected] with the person’s name, position and a paragraph or two supporting their nomination. 
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UPCOMING EVENTS & COMPETITIONS

  • 2026 CA U6-U8 Teams Challenge
  • 2026 ACT Team Nominations - Australian Little Australia Championships (ALAC)  
  • 2026 Australian Athletics (Underage/Junior) Championships  
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Start Times: 
    8:20am: Tiny Tots (top oval) and U6-8 (straight track)
    9:45am: 1500m Run U11-Adult (meet at round track tent)
    9:50am: U9-Adult (meet close to senior throws)
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Programs and Rosters: 
This week’s program is now available for Saturday's events and Group C is on Roster Duty.  Volunteers (other than Tiny Tots) need to sign in at the Equipment shed before reporting at their rostered duty.

TRaining - Sprints, ShotPut and Race Walking

18/2/2026

 
Training is on Thursdays from 6-7pm at Amaroo Playing Fields. This week athletes will have a Sprints focus and the option to undertake Race Walk training as well:
  • U6-U8     Sprints & Shotput
  • U9-U10   Sprints
  • U11+.      Sprints

Email our Coaching Coordinator with the number of athletes attending and their Age Groups: [email protected]. 

​We
need adult helpers for each group to assist with retrieving throw implements and make sure kids are lining up and behaving in a safe manner.

​The schedule for the rest of the season can be found on our TRAINING page.

Meet #14 - Saturday, 14 February 2026

12/2/2026

 
Get ready to kick off your Valentines Day with Meet #14 for our Junior Club members.  
Best of luck to all our U9-18 athletes who are attending the Underage Championships this weekend - we hope you have a good meet and get a few PB’s while you’re there!  Send through some pics for us to share - [email protected].
Age Group photos will continue this week, athletes should be wearing their correct uniform with both numbers attached!  Make your best efforts to be punctual as photos will start after the morning announcements.
Nominations for Club Person and LifeTime members - a reminder that we are seeking nominations for Gungahlin Athletics Club 2025-26 Club Person and Lifetime membership.  To nominate someone email [email protected] with the person’s name, position and a paragraph or two supporting their nomination.  If you’re not sure of their name it’s a great opportunity to introduce yourself and ask them or alternatively check with a committee member at a meet.  Further information is available here and on our socials.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & COMPETITIONS

Please check the event links to confirm all eligibility and dates.

Woden Thunder Carnival:
Sunday 22 February 2026 at Woden Athletics Field, registrations closing 10am, Thursday 19 February 2026.

  • U9-Open age groups
  • $5/event entry fee
  • Medals for place getters, 
  • Woden Thunder Gift race with a prize pool of $2000
  • A lucky door prize!

2026 CA U6-U8 Teams Challenge
Sunday 22 February 2026 at Calwell Playing Fields, registrations closing 11.59pm, Monday 23 February 2026.

  • U6-8 age groups
  • $10 entry fee
  • Fun events
  • Have a chat to the other parents/athletes and get a few Geckos organised to attend together!
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Start Times: 8:20am: Tiny Tots (top oval) and U6-8 (straight track)
​Programs and Rosters: This week’s program is now available for Saturday's events and Group B is on Roster Duty.  Volunteers (other than Tiny Tots) need to sign in at the Equipment shed before reporting at their rostered duty.

TRAINING - JAVELIN

11/2/2026

 
Take #2, we're giving Javelin another try this Thursday (6-7pm) at Amaroo Playing Fields.
  • U6 - U8: Vortex Javelin
  • U9 - U10: Turbo Javelin
  • U11 - Adult: Javelin

Email our Coaching Coordinator with the number of athletes attending and their Age Groups: [email protected]. 

We need adult helpers for each group to assist with retrieving throw implements and make sure kids are lining up and behaving in a safe manner.
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​The schedule for the rest of the season can be found on our Training page.

MEET 13 - SATURDAY, 7 FebruARY 2026

6/2/2026

 
Meet #13 this weekend and Age Group photos start this week so make sure you are wearing your correct uniform with both numbers attached!  Make your best efforts to be punctual as photos will start after the morning announcements.


**NEW** Nominations for Club Person and LifeTime members- with presentation day sneaking up on us quickly we are actively seeking nominations for our 2025-26 Club Person and Lifetime membership.  Nominations will be accepted up until 6pm Sunday, 1st March 2026.  To nominate someone please email [email protected] with the person’s name, position and a paragraph or two supporting their nomination.  Further information is available in this news article and on our socials.  We look forward to seeing who you think best reflects our club spirit.

**NEW** Shoes - the only acceptable footwear for athletics is sneakers or running shoes (waffles or U11+ can wear spikes for specific activities). Any athletes wearing football bootswill not be permitted to compete.  Athletes wearing spikes must record their name on the Spikes Register at the shed and ensure the spikes are put on/off just prior to the event they’re being worn for.  
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UPCOMING EVENTS & COMPETITION
​1. 
2026 CA Underage Championships U9-U18
  • No Gungahlin Seniors meet on Saturday, 14 Feb due to this competition.
  • Qualifying event for Australian Athletics National Championships including Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC).
2. Woden Thunder Carnival
3. 
2026 CA U6-U8 Teams Challenge
  • Have a chat to the other parents/athletes and get a few Geckos organised to attend together!
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Start Times: 
      8:20am: Tiny Tots (top oval) and U6-8 (straight track)
     9:45am Race Walk (meet at round track tent): U9 (700m), U10 - U11 (1100m) and U12 - Masters (1500m)
     9:50am: U9-Adult meet close to senior throws.
​Programs and Rosters: This week’s program is now available for Saturday's events and Group A is on Roster Duty.  Volunteers (other than Tiny Tots) need to sign in at the Equipment shed before reporting at their rostered duty.
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