Archie Turano Lyal (left), Mackenzie Massey, the winner of the Dean Blair Memorial Trophy (centre), and Billy Winchester (right).
Kiama Little Athletics’ 2023-2024 season came to a conclusion on Friday, April 5 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 Under 11 athlete Mackenzie Massey. In second place was Billy Winchester (Under 9) and in third place was Archie Turano Lyall (Under 11).
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.
Maiya Hewitt (Under 15) received the Don Hodgekiss Award for best performance at Zone, Region and State.
Under 11 athlete Archie Turano Lyall was the recipient of the Coaches Most Improved Award.
The Centre’s annual general meeting was held after the Presentation at Kiama Rugby Club. Unfortunately, the Centre still needs a Secretary, Recorder, Social Media Coordinator, and more General Committee members are always welcome.
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