ASHGROVE RANGERS

Queensland Athletics

Track and Field

Track and field is one of the world’s oldest sports dating back to the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Today it comprises of a range of running, jumping and throwing events including:

Track

  • Sprints – 100m / 200m / 400m
  • Middle Distance – 800m / 1500m / 3000m
  • Long Distance – 5000m / 10000m
  • Hurdles – 100m / 200m
  • Relays – 4 x 100m / 4 x 400m

Field

  • Javelin
  • Shot Put
  • Discus
  • High Jump
  • Long Jump
  • Triple Jump

There are also the multi events including:

  • Pentathlon – 5 Events
  • Heptathlon – 7 Events
  • Decathlon – 10 Events

The Ashgrove Rangers provides training for all track and field events and an opportunity to compete within a range of Queensland Athletics Track and Field meets. Your annual ‘Base Membership’ provides entry up three of these meets each year.

For more information please speak to one of our coaches or visit the QA Website.

Cross Country

Each winter Queensland Athletics runs a well attended cross country series. Your annual membership provides you access to all events.

Weekly races are held at various locations across south east Queensland and are hosted by a QA Club. Each course is different providing huge variety. Our own club hosts the ‘Honeyeater St Park Course at Upper Kedron’ each year.

The cross country series lets you compete both individually as well as earn points for the club. Over the years the Ashgrove Rangers and its members have been quite competitive securing many a podium place and earning the reputation of being in the thick of many a race. Cross country team relays have also proven popular over the years.

There are no qualifying standards to get involved – everyone is welcome regardless of age or ability. The aim is to provide a safe and enjoyable, yet challenging, cross country experience for all athletes while also providing a pathway for those who are interested in progressing within the sport. The series prepares athletes for championship events where they can be selected for the Queensland Athletics Team to compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships and ultimately represent Australia internationally.

For more information please speak to one of our coaches or visit the QA Website.