ACT Walkers promotes walking for sport, health and fitness in the Canberra region. Fitness and race walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Actitivities
The club conducts a road walking series over winter using recreational paths around Canberra and holds track races in summer at the AIS. On the Queen's Birthday weekend in June each year, the club conducts the Lake Burley Griffin Race Walking Carnival, Australia's largest race walking event.
Calendar
For details of the next club event, go to the calendar page.
Recent Announcements
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Entry form for 2011 Aust Road Walking Championships
Online here:http://www.clubsonline.com.au/meets/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_full&MeetID=695&OrgID=887&dts=2562011391110RegardsPhil E
Posted 28 Jun 2011 02:11 by Phil Essam
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2011 Australian Road Walking Championships
To be held at Weston Park, Canberra, 21st August 11The 2011 Australian Roadwalking Championships are a joint venture involving Athletics Australia, the State Associations and Racewalking Australia. The championships will be held on Sunday August 21st, at Weston Park in Canberra.Events to be conducted are:Men Open 20km (including RWA Masters)Men Under 20 10kmBoys Under 18 10kmBoys Under 16 5kmBoys Under 14 3kmBoys Under 12 2kmWomen Open 20kmWomen Open 10km (including RWA Masters)Women Under 20 10kmGirls Under 18 5kmGirls Under 16 5kmGirls Under 14 3kmGirls Under 12 2kmEntries will open on the 24th of June, 2011
Posted 14 Jun 2011 15:20 by Phil Essam
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Results of the 2011 LBG Walking Carnival
Results of the 2011 Walking Carnival held Sunday 12th June are now herePhil
Posted 14 Jun 2011 15:18 by Phil Essam
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Elite Racewalkers to descend on Canberra!
Over 300 racewalkers from all over Australia are
expected to descend on Canberra this Queens Birthday weekend for the running of
the 45th Lake Burley Griffin Walking Carnival. The Carnival will be held on
Sunday 12th June at Weston Park, Yarralumla.
Events are being held from the 20 mile distance to
various smaller distances for the Age group divisions.
The main event is the Mens 20 mile which consists
of two laps of the Western Basin of Lake Burley Griffin. A top field has been
assembled which includes, Nathan Deakes (Vic), Jared Tallent (Vic), Luke
Adams(Regal), Chris Erickson (Vic) and Adam Rutter(NSW).All five walkers are
currently being coached at the AIS. Nathan Deakes has had a long ...
Posted 4 Jun 2011 23:48 by Phil Essam
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Committee News - Financial Assistance
Recently the committee has approved the payment of financial assistance to a number of club members competing at championships or similar events at national and international level.Race fees can be completely reimbursed, and a small contribution made to travel costs. In addition, the committee can consider if the specific circumstances warrant additional financial assistance. The formal requirements are contained in Rule 4 of the club rules. If you are chosen to represent the club or the ACT as a competitor or official at a national or international championship, let me or one of your committee members know, and we will help you make a request for assistance.Doug FitzgeraldSecretaryACT Walkers
Posted 4 Jun 2011 02:03 by Doug Fitzgerald
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