Eastern Suburbs Athletic Club

Eastern Suburbs Athletic Club Your next step in Athletics 🔴⚪️
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📍Hobart, TAS
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Plenty of extraordinary performances were recognised at the Athletics South Track & Field Awards Night on Friday, includ...
15/06/2026

Plenty of extraordinary performances were recognised at the Athletics South Track & Field Awards Night on Friday, including a number of Eastern Suburbs athletes.

Congratulations to all award recipients, in particular the following;

U/14 Female; Mia BANNISTER
U/18 Female; Palepa LEAUMA
U/20 Male; Ashton FORD
O/40 Female; Eloise FISHER
Ted Best Award; Archie DIXON
Graeme Briggs Memorial Award; Jett FORD
Helen Lee Award; Eloise FISHER
Open Women; Sophie YOUNG

Xavier LEAUMA was awarded the Athletics South Medal, for the best individual performance across the year (winter or summer) for his record breaking Hammer throw at the U/20 Nationals, which also sealed his selection for the World Juniors.

Maureen McDONALD was acknowleged with the Australian Athletics Platinum Service Pin for 40 years service to athletics (as was Peter LYDEN who has done heaps for ESAC over those years.

Finally, Jarrod GIBSON was presented with Athletics South Life Membership for his service to Athletics South for an extended period, presented by ESAC and AS Life Member Wayne MASON.

Congratulations to all the above, as well as all award recipients from other Clubs, as all nominees.

Round 7 of XC at Huntingfield Pony Club 🔴⚪️All pics on Facebook.
13/06/2026

Round 7 of XC at Huntingfield Pony Club 🔴⚪️

All pics on Facebook.

In the Open AS Awards, we congratulate Rachel, Sophie and Billy on their nominations, and wish them all the best.Just a ...
08/06/2026

In the Open AS Awards, we congratulate Rachel, Sophie and Billy on their nominations, and wish them all the best.

Just a reminder that tickets for Friday night are on sale until tomorrow evening, don't miss out.

Congratulations and good luck to Ashton and Xavier for their nomination in a high quality U/20 Male Award
08/06/2026

Congratulations and good luck to Ashton and Xavier for their nomination in a high quality U/20 Male Award

Down to Gellibrand Drive, Sandford for round 6 of Interclub XC. Usually infamous for its muddy course, treated runners w...
06/06/2026

Down to Gellibrand Drive, Sandford for round 6 of Interclub XC. Usually infamous for its muddy course, treated runners well today. 🔴⚪️
More photos on Facebook

Congratulations to Palepa and Jett, our 2 nominees in a high standard U/18 age group.
04/06/2026

Congratulations to Palepa and Jett, our 2 nominees in a high standard U/18 age group.

The first announcement of nominees for the Athletics South Track & Field Awards Night is the U/14 age groups. Congratul...
03/06/2026

The first announcement of nominees for the Athletics South Track & Field Awards Night is the U/14 age groups. Congratulatiuons to Mia and Elliot.

Don't forget that tickets are on sale now at the link in the Athletics South post, and need to be purchased by next Wednesday

As we look ahead to the Launceston Running Festival, which includes the Tasmanian Half Marathon Championships, please se...
25/05/2026

As we look ahead to the Launceston Running Festival, which includes the Tasmanian Half Marathon Championships, please see the attached information as to entering the Tasmanian Championships.

There is no cost for this part of it, you just have to have completed your entry into the event separately. Also note that you need to be Eastern Suburbs/Athletics Tasmania registered prior to Friday afternoon.

Good luck to all competing.

Whilst these 5 are normally seen in the red and white, for the last week, they have all been wearing various outfits at ...
24/05/2026

Whilst these 5 are normally seen in the red and white, for the last week, they have all been wearing various outfits at the Oceania Athletics Championships.

Archie Dixon brought home a Silver and Bronze in the Open Para 800m and 400m, while Palepa Leauma doubled up on Bronze in the U/18 Discus and Hammer.

Dan Lemoto flew the Australian Masters flag, with 3 Silver in the 60, 100 and 200 before nabbing the Gold in the 400m, while Arielle Cannell made the final in the Open Hammer for the Regional Australian team.

Meanwhile Jarrod Gibson was the announcer for the 6 days and even did a couple of days on the live broadcast through the World Athletics website.

Well done to all for your performances across the week, and thank you to Oceania Athletics and Athletics Northern Territory for hosting the event.

Down to the peaceful Opossum Bay for Round 5 of Interclub XC 🔴⚪️
23/05/2026

Down to the peaceful Opossum Bay for Round 5 of Interclub XC 🔴⚪️

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