Port Adelaide Athletics Club

25 days until PAAC Little Athletics commences......Registrations for Port Adelaide Little Athletics are now OPEN for the 2026–27 Little Athletics Season! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Whether your child is new to Little Athletics or returning for another season, we can't wait to welcome you back to Port Adelaide Athletics Club! With our season kicking off on Friday 25th September 💙🖤🤍
📲 Ready to register?
Head to:
https://salaa.org.au/season-membership/
Come and be part of our club community and enjoy a season of running, jumping, throwing, learning new skills and having fun

High Jump training begins this Wednesday at 5:30pm
Club members aged 10+ welcome

At our AGM last week the club said good bye to Kathy Nelson who has retired from her position as Club Secretary. Kathy has been the backbone of the club for over 25 years. Her years of volunteer service are truly remarkable and Port Adelaide Athletics Club will forever be in her debt.
The club was on the verge of collapse when she joined, barely enough members to remain affiliated with Athletics SA and in financial trouble. Kathy has played a big part in ensuring the future of PAAC is rock solid.
Here is a brief history of her time at the club:

2010 became a part of the club
2011 - 2012 Secretary
2012-2013 President
2013-2014 President
2014-2015 Athletics Manager
2015-2016 Fundraising Manager & Social Co-ordinator
2015 Formed Aboriginal Squad along with Lele Snderson
2016-2017 Athletic Manager
2017-2026 Secretary
2019 One club steering committee that saw West Lakes and Districts Little Athletics Centre and Port Adelaide Athletics Club come together. Kathy did a lot of work on the constitution.
2019 Awarded OAM for her contribution to sport.
Kathy was a key figure working with the City of PAE that saw the club take full occupancy of the clubs base and it's redevelopment.
2020 Life Membership of PAAC
2024 PAAC Gym named - Kathy Nelson Gym
2025 Port Adelaide Enfield Council Older Citizen of the Year

From everyone, thank you for your contribution to the club.

💙🤍🖤 Amanda Mirfin- Committee member 💙🤍🖤

Following our Annual General Meeting, we would like to acknowledge and thank Amanda Mirfin for her time and commitment as our Little Athletics Committee Member. 💙🤍🖤

Amanda has made a valued contribution to our Little Athletics program and to the wider Port Adelaide Athletics Club community. While Amanda is stepping down from her role on the Little Athletics Subcommittee, we’re deighted that she will continue as a member of the broader PAAC Committee.

We’re also pleased to let you know that Amanda won’t be too far away! You’ll continue to see her as a familiar face around the track on Friday nights and at Athletics SA competitions in her officiating role, continuing to support our athletes and the wider sport.

Thank you, Amanda, for everything you have contributed to Little Athletics and to Port Adelaide Athletics Club. Your continued involvement, experience and commitment are greatly appreciated.

We’re very lucky to have you continuing to be part of the PAAC family! 💙🤍🖤

💙🤍🖤 Welcoming Robin Groom – Little Athletics Subcommittee Member 💙🤍🖤

Following our Annual General Meeting, we are proud to announce the appointment of Robin Groom as our Little Athletics Subcommittee Member!

Robin has been a valued part of the Port Adelaide Athletics Club community for many years and is a familiar, friendly face around the track on Friday nights. His enthusiasm and passion for the club make him a wonderful addition to the committee.

We’re excited to see Robin bring his energy, experience and commitment to the season ahead and help support our Little Athletes and their families throughout the year.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Amanda Mirfin for her contribution and commitment to the Little Athletics Subcommittee. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort Amanda has given to this role.

Congratulations, Robin, and welcome to the committee!

Coaching sessions for:
Long Jump, Triple Jump and Hurdles returns this Wednesday at 4:30pm
Members aged 10+

💙🤍🖤 Reappointed Athletics SA Subcommittee Member – Michael McManus 💙🤍🖤

Following our Annual General Meeting, we are proud to announce the reappointment of Michael McManus as Port Adelaide Athletics Club’s Athletics SA Subcommittee Member! 💙🤍🖤

Michael plays an important role as a link between Port Adelaide Athletics Club and Athletics SA, representing our club within the broader South Australian athletics community and helping to ensure our athletes and club remain connected with the wider sport.

His commitment, knowledge and ongoing involvement help strengthen our club’s connection with Athletics SA and support opportunities for our athletes to participate and progress within athletics.

Congratulations, Michael, and thank you for your continued commitment to Port Adelaide Athletics Club and the wider athletics community. 👏

We’re thrilled to have you continuing in this important role!

Congratulations, Michael!

Well done to our PAAC athletes who represented SA at the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships in Ballarat yesterday.
Congratulations to Mason Graves for winning bronze in the U13’s, younger brother Carter was also impressive in 5th place in the U12’s.
Caitlyn Hansen was happy with her performance in very tough conditions.

Well done to our PAAC athletes who represented SA at the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships in Ballarat yesterday.
Ivy Strawhorn was fantastic finishing 2nd in the u16’s.
Congratulations to Mason Graves for winning bronze in the U13’s, younger brother Carter was also impressive in 5th place in the U12’s.
Caitlyn Hansen was happy with her performance in very tough conditions.