Gunnedah Triathlon Club

06/06/2026

Donna Hickey 💚 💛

21/05/2026

Wishing Josh Spinks all the best at the 2026 NSW All Schools Swimming Championships!

It’s already been a big year and now he’s back at it again on another big stage. Pretty awesome and such a great achievement.

Enjoy every moment and race well 🏊‍♂️

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29/04/2026

⭐️ 2026 NSW PSSA Swimming Championships ⭐️

Big congratulations to our junior swimmers who competed at the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships
Belle Nichols, Pippa Wark, Millie Lyle, Tabitha Shearer, Elizabeth Harris, Archer Cannon and Cooper Cannon.

A big stage and a massive achievement to reach this level. Strong racing, PBs, new experiences and memories that stick.

Special mention to Tabitha for helping Burren bring home gold in the Peter Dobson Relay. A proud moment 🏆

That wraps up our long course season for juniors and what a season it has been. From first 25m at training, to first carnivals, through to zone, Dio, Polding, State and Nationals, it has been great to see the progress right across the group!!

The attitude, work and commitment from athletes and families has been there the whole way and it has been a pleasure supporting swimmers from our local community and across the North West.

Special shoutout to Cooper Galton and Courtney Bush competing today at the NSW CHS Swimming Championships. Go well and have fun! 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️

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15/04/2026

Good luck to our very own Josh Spinks who hits the pool today at the Australian National Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast!

Josh will be racing the 200m IM today, followed by the 200m Backstroke tomorrow which is an incredible achievement at this level.

We’re so proud to see you representing our buddy club, Scully Park Swimming Club, and taking on the very best swimmers in the country (and maybe a few future Olympians 👀).

Enjoy every moment, soak up the experience, and race hard, the whole Gunnedah Tri Club is behind you! 💙🏊‍♂️

13/04/2026

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN AGE SPOTLIGHT — Josh Spinks 🇦🇺

The Australian Age Championships are underway, and this week we’ll see local Gunnedah swimmer Josh Spinks make his National debut. We asked him a few quick questions ahead of racing.

1. First time heading to Australian Age Championships, how does it feel? 🇦🇺
Feels exciting, a little bit of nerves but definitely excited as it’s my first Nationals.

2. What events are you competing in? 🏊‍♂️
200 IM and 200 Backstroke.

3. What are you most excited for at Nationals? 😄
Seeing my mates I haven’t seen in a long time and racing in the Gold Coast pool.

4. Favourite event or race distance? 🔥
200 IM or 400 freestyle.

5. What’s one thing you’ve worked hardest on this season? 💪
Definitely the 200 IM. I think I’ve dropped about 11 or 12 seconds this season.

6. Tough days happen, what keeps you going? 🎯
The goal of Nationals has kept me going and working hard.

7. Favourite pre-race hype song? 🎧
Headlines by Drake.

8. What’s something John always says or your go-to race advice? 😄
Go hard or go get ’em.

9. Best post-race feed? 🍔
Steak and mashed potato.

Best of luck Josh, we’ll all be cheering you on! You can catch Josh racing this Thursday and Friday, live on 9Now.

Scully Park Swimming Club

12/04/2026

2026 Sprint Distance Australian Championships – Gold Coast 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Our Age Group girls absolutely delivered in their final race of the season 💥

🔥Donna Hickey 🐐 led right from the start and completely dominated, taking out 🥇 in the 65–69 Age Group.
She may have been heard at the finish line saying, “I’m too old for this sh #”* but we disagree. This is exactly why she’s the GOAT.

🔥 Kelly Watson (45–49) was 2nd out of the water, got caught on the bike, but turned it on in the run to charge home for 🥉. Another consistent race from Kelly, proving she is well and truly at the top of her field. Coach says it’s just the little things now… like getting her feet into her shoes on the bike.

🔥 Sarah Stewart (35–39) came out 3rd in the swim and finished 5th overall, but 3rd in the Australian Championship event 🥉. A massive 4:40 improvement on the bike from last year 🚴‍♀️ A new bike and consistent training are paying off 💪

🔥 Emmy Barr (20–24) raced in her first ever Australian Championships and placed an incredible 12th overall which is a huge achievement in her debut season 👏👏
Time to send up a tri suit for Emmy to proudly rep our town next season — big things coming, no doubt! 💥

⏱️ Another Aussie title feather in your cap, John Hickey 👏
Thank you for everything you do. The proof is in the results.

So proud of this group tough, consistent and doing amazing things in our sport from a small little country town. ❤️💙

11/04/2026

After watching everyone else in his family compete, Harry finally got to do a race, with only one goal in mind… beating his Dad! 👏

Just look at the number of kids at the Pho3nix Triathlon and 1km fun run on the Gold Coast.

Such a great atmosphere and amazing to see this many kids getting involved in our sport 🙌

11/04/2026

Huge thank you to Scully Park Swimming Club for everything you do for our athletes! 🏊‍♂️💙

Your ongoing support, encouragement, and community spirit make such a difference. A special shoutout for getting behind Josh Spinks and his family as he heads off to Nationals this week. 👏🇦🇺

What a fantastic club to be part of!

🌟Nationals 2026🌟

Jess and Elena were on hand to present Josh with his National shirt at training on Wednesday Morning!

A very big thanks to all of our crew for supporting each other and being on hand to see Josh receive his shirt!
What a team we have!

We can’t wait to see you swim at Nationals!! We will be all cheering you on!

Gunnedah Triathlon Club
Partner Now Property Tamworth
Kevin Anderson MP
Tamworth Regional Council

07/04/2026

Not just triathlon… 🎺

Huge congrats to Miles, Jed, Yasmin, Flynn and Joash at the Australia National Band Championships 2026 👏

Competing in the C Grade Open, Gunnedah did incredibly well, especially from our little home.

⭐ 4th Overall
⭐ 5th Hymn
⭐ 6th Test Piece
⭐ 2nd Own Choice
⭐ 2nd Stage March

We love seeing our kids excel in all areas. Congratulations to the Gunnedah Shire Band on an outstanding Nationals! 🌟

07/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Katie on this incredible achievement. Heading to nationals… for education 😉 📚 🌟

🌟Student Spotlight!🌟

We’re proud to see our student Katie selected to take part in the National Youth Parliament 2026, representing Parkes.

The program, delivered by the Department of the House of Representatives and Y Australia, gives students a unique opportunity to take part in simulated debates, workshops, and policy discussions at Parliament House and the Museum of Australian Democracy in a five-day immersive experience.

With more than 2,200 applicants nationwide, this is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations, Katie!🌟