Kiama Little Athletics’ 2024-2025 season came to a conclusion on Friday, April 4 with the annual presentation at Kiama Rugby Club.
The Centre’s highest accolade is the Dean Blair Memorial Trophy which is presented to the athlete who attains the highest level of improvement throughout the season.
This year’s winner was 12’s athlete Nate Blazic. In second place was Pippa Harris (6’s) and in third place was Archie Turano Lyall (12’s).
Dean Blair was a member of Kiama Little Athletics Centre in the 1980 season, joining at the age of nine. In just three months Dean broke 15 records, a testimony to his natural ability. Tragically Dean died in December 1980 as a result of a playground accident at school. The perpetual trophy was struck in Dean’s memory.
Archie Turano Lyall (12’s) received the Don Hodgekiss Award for best performance at Zone, Region and State.
10’s athlete Torin Pooley was the recipient of the Coaches Most Improved Award.
The Centre’s annual general meeting was held after the Presentation at Kiama Rugby Club. We are very pleased to report that all Committee positions were filled by an enthusiastic group of eager volunteers. A huge thank you to everyone that helped throughout the season. It’s amazing to see such strong support for the Centre, and it’s exciting to have so many new faces joining the Committee to help it continue to thrive. Thank you!
Dean Blair Memorial Trophy Winner, Nate Blazic
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