Aspire Cairns

02/09/2025

📣 Big News – Our 6-Week Block Just Got Bigger!

We’re excited to announce that our upcoming 6-week training block is now open to 10–12 year olds as well as our 13+ athletes.

This new group has been designed specifically for younger athletes — keeping training fun, challenging, and focused on learning the fundamentals — while giving them the chance to train alongside our ASPIRE Performance Squad.

✅ 10–12yrs: Junior squad tailored to their age, learning skills and building confidence
✅ 13+ athletes: Continue progressing with personalised, event-specific coaching
✅ Small group sizes for more support and attention
✅ Coached by experienced track & field athletes with proven elite backgrounds

📍 Location: Barlow Park Athletics Track
📅 Start Date: Monday 8th September
🕒 Sessions: Monday & Wednesday (pm) + Saturday (am)

👉 Applications are open now via our website: https://aspirecairns.com.au/contact-us
🔥 Spots are limited – secure your place today!

Get in touch with Aspire Cairns, an inclusive athletics squad. We provide a positive training environment for developing athletes in Cairns, focusing on speed, endurance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Contact us for more information about our programs and training sessions.

28/08/2025

🌟 6-Week State Squad Program 🌟

We’re excited to launch a brand-new training block for secondary-aged athletes (13+) who want to take their performance to the next level in the lead-up to the QRSS State Championships in Townsville.

📅 Starts: Monday, 8th September
📍 Location: Barlow Park Athletics Track
⏱️ Sessions: 3 squad sessionsper week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) + detailed weekly program delivered on App

This program is the perfect preparation for QRSS State Championships and includes:
✅ High-quality coaching across all disciplines
✅ A supportive team environment
✅ The option to continue into our Performance Squad after the block

💰 Investment: $250 for the full 6-week program

If you’re looking for structure in your training and want to prepare alongside like-minded athletes, this is for you.

👉 Apply now: aspirecairns.com.au/state-squad

📩 Send us a message with any questions.

18/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Aspire Cairns! 🎉

As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to thank everyone who has been part of our journey. 2024 saw many of our athletes achieve personal bests, break milestones, and make amazing progress. Your hard work and dedication inspire us every day!

We’re thrilled to announce that applications for new athletes in 2025 are now open! If you are a track athlete aged 14years and older and athletics your primary sport, we would love to hear from you. Limited spots available.

If you’re looking to train in a positive and supportive environment with a team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message here on Facebook
📧 Email us at [email protected]

Here’s to an even bigger 2025—let’s keep striving for greatness together! 🌟

16/10/2024

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

🥇🥇🏆 Piper Devine, our unstoppable 17-year-old champion, claimed victory in both the 400m and 800m at the QRSS State Championships! Despite the challenges of Year 12, Piper’s resilience shone through as she earned the title of State Champion and received the prestigious Ned Burrows Award. Her return to form is just in time for a big domestic season ahead. Congratulations, Piper! 🌟

16/10/2024

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

🔥 Aria Lavis, our 16-year-old sensation, made waves at the QRSS State Championships with a 6th place finish in the debut 400m State final and a personal best in her 800m debut! Breaking the 60-second barrier with a stunning 59.29 in the 400m, Aria has shown that hard work pays off. Her previous PB prior to this season was 62 seconds—what an achievement! Onward and upward, Aria! 🏃‍♀️

16/10/2024

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

🌟 Ava Lenton-Cater, our 16-year-old dynamo, just wrapped up an incredible performance at the QRSS State Championships! She placed 13th in the 100m and 12th in the 200m, setting a new personal best. Ava’s consistency over the past years has been phenomenal, dropping 20 places in both events. We are so proud of her dedication and well-deserved success! Keep shining, Ava! 💪

10/12/2023

Australian All Schools 2023 - Perth

We had two of our athletes head west for the Australian All Schools Championships with Jack Campbell and Piper Devine.

On debut, Jack proved he was ready for this level of competition breezing through to the final of the U14 Boys 100m. With all the best athletes lining up Jack stormed home to narrowly miss the podium by just 0.03sec finishing 5th in the final. With this being his very first season, it’s exciting to see what he can produce with a little more experience.

For the first time in her athletics journey, Piper contested the 400/800 at an Australian Championships. Piper ran a solid 800 to finish 7th in the U17 Girls 800 final in a hotly contested field. Backing up after the 400m heats and the 800m Final piper rounded out with a PB in the 400m running a 56.14 to finish 4th narrowly missing the podium by 0.1sec. This puts Piper within a second off the World U20 Championships qualifying standard for both the 400 and the 800. With a little more work in this double Piper will be one to watch come April.

05/11/2023

QA All Schools🥇🥇400/800 double for

After a slow first lap in the two lap race, Piper took control of the lead to secure the gold in the 800m convincingly. Backing up from the 800, Piper took to the track in her debut 400m at a State Championship to take the W with a huge run of 56.34! Next stop Perth! ✈️ 🔥 🏃🏼‍♀️

01/11/2023

Another hot summer is almost here and we have scoured the state to unearth the teenage athletics superstars in every corner - including FNQ - who deserve to be recognised for their amazing feats 🏃‍♀️ Discover them here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ShLZ2w

27/08/2023

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08/08/2023

ICYMI - Congratulations to former Squad member Akeesha Snowden on your Bronze medal 🥉 at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the 100m! A huge achievement and we are so happy for you!

08/08/2023

Great to see Douglas Athletics bringing a new and exiting event to the calendar. Great timing for our school aged athletes and an opportunity to win some $$$.

Rainforest Rush Track & Field Carnival - Saturday 2nd September (Mossman State High School)
Entries now open to athletes from all clubs and members of the general public.
$1000 in prize money available for athletes aged 13 and above.
Medals and prizes available for athletes aged 12 and under.

Use the following link to register and check event rules:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/douglasathletics/events/199400/

Entries close Saturday 26th August

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