Club Patron

Ralph Doubell

Olympic 800m Gold Medallist
Mexico 1968

Profile

Athletics East Inc. was established in 1994 by the merger of three clubs in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. This merger brought together one of the oldest clubs in NSW with a tradition dating back to 1901 and the enthusiasm and innovating ideas of the  two younger clubs.

Athletics East’s home ground is Sydney Athletics Field at Kensington where club training is held all year round.

 The athletic season consists of a winter road and cross country competition (April- September) and a summer track and field competition (October - March). These competitions involve weekly graded inter-club meets, as well as state and national championship events. Athletics East has teams entered in all grades of the Athletics NSW competitions, from the lower recreational grades through to the elite ‘A’ Competition.

 Membership of the club ranges from school age to veterans. Membership has increased steadily every year. The club has strong associations with local little athletics centres, triathlon clubs, the NSW Veterans Club and is affiliated with Athletics NSW.

 Athletics East Inc. offers' members more than just access to competition. The club is about friendships, personal achievement, enjoyment, competition and recreation. We are a progressive, forward thinking organization that aims to provide a unique fitness and social experience for all individuals.