Contact Details

Bryce Phillips (President)
61 7 5476 8233

Gary Jones - Vice-President
61 7 53360013
garyandrewjones@hotmail.co.uk


Lisa Cox (Secretary)
lisa-uscac@optusnet.com.au


 USCAC
PO Box 142 Maroochydore Queensland 4558
Australia

Main Training Venue

University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track
Sippy Downs Drive
Sippy Downs Queensland Australia

 

         Links

         Other sites at which athletics event     

        programs and general information can       

        be found are:

        

         Queensland Athletics

         Cool Running
Events
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The Athletics Season starts on 1 April and goes through to 31 March the following year.  The season is broken up into 2 seasons:

i.    Cross Country season: April to June
ii.    Track and Field season: July to March.


Cross Country Season

The USCAC in conjunction with the Maroochy Athletics Club conducts an annual Cross Country Series.  The series of 6 runs are held at various venues on the Sunshine Coast. 

Distances:

Under 8’s:
Under 10’s:
Under 12’s:
Under 14’s:
Under 16’s:
Under 18’s: Open: 
40 and Over:
55 and Over:
500m
1000m
2000m
3km
3km
6km,
3km, 6km, 12km
3km, 6km, 12km
3km, 6km

Cross Country Season Details Click here


Track and Field Season

Coaching: 

Coaching is available all year on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons with Club Coaches at the University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track.  Coaches all have qualifications sanctioned by Queensland Athletics.  Coaching in all Track and Field disciplines is available.
Coaches' Details Click here

Costs: 

The University of the Sunshine Coast charges $2.50 for usage of the tartan track. 

Most coaches charge a nominal fee and these fees differ between coaches. 

Club Meets:

The USCAC is committed to providing its members with regular competition in a social and fun atmosphere.  To reach this goal all Club members are asked to help and be involved in the running of these Club Meets.
Club Meet Programs click here for Nov - Dec, click here for Feb - March

Winter Carnival: 

The Winter Club is conducted in early August each year and attracts athletes from all over south-east Queensland.  The Winter Carnival is a popular event, being one of the first major carnivals of the Track and Field calendar outside of the metropolitan area.

Qualified officials are present at this event providing members with an opportunity to have their track times, throws and jumps officially recognized by Queensland Athletics at a local event.

Winter Carnival Program Click here
Entry Form Click here


Summer Carnival:

The South-East Queensland Athletics Carnival is held late in the season just prior to the Queensland State Titles and helps athletes celebrate their successes earned over the season. The event attracts athletes from all over the south east Queensland region and is another opportunity for local athletes to have their times and distances officially recognized.

Summer Carnival for 2010 - soon

Beach Fun Run/Walk Series:

This series is held in Spring each year.  It is a great way to get the whole family active and enjoying the wonderful beaches on the Sunshine Coast.

Beach Fun Run Program - Click here

Long Distance Running Group:

Interested runners meet twice each week.
Thursday nights: Loo With A View at 6:00pm
Sunday mornings: Alex Headlands SLSC at 6:00am.

Annual General Meeting (AGM):

The AGM is held towards the end of May each year.  The AGM coincides with an Awards Night and marks the end of one season and the beginning of the next.