Penrith Valley Athletics

2025-26 PVAC prestige award recipients 🏆

Registrations are now open for the NSW Primary Schools Carnival🏃

Bring a friend along for the perfect warm-up before the summer season kicks off 🏃

Open to everyone, no club or team required

👉https://tinyurl.com/3ee8fjwt

Registrations are now open for the Primary Schools Carnival🏃

Bring a friend along for the perfect warm-up before the summer season kicks off 🏃

Open to everyone, no club or team required

👉https://tinyurl.com/3ee8fjwt

Just ONE MONTH to go! 🎉

This season isn't just another season... it's going to be one of the biggest and most special in Penrith Valley Athletics Centre history. ❤️💛💚🖤🤍

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we've got plenty of exciting things planned for athletes, families, past members and our community

✨ Registrations open 1 August. ✨ Big celebrations. ✨ Special events. ✨ More exciting announcements coming soon!

Stay tuned... you won't want to miss what's ahead! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

🌟 ATHLETICS LEAP CAMP SQUAD 2026/27 ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

Congratulations to Luke, Blake & Liam on being selected in the Athletics Leap Camp Squad for 2026/27! 👏🏃‍♂️

These three talented young athletes have consistently demonstrated dedication, determination, sportsmanship and a genuine passion for athletics. Their selection is a testament to the hard work they put in both on and off the track.

We are incredibly proud to see them representing our athletics community and can’t wait to watch them learn, grow and thrive through this amazing opportunity.

Please join us in congratulating Luke, Blake & Liam on this outstanding achievement! 🎉

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Winter Track Events

📅 Save the Date

PVAC AGM outcome announcement 🫶🏼

We are so excited to introduce your PVAC committee for the 26/27 season.

Please join me in thanking the following group of volunteers helping ensure we have another successful little athletics season to come!

President - Danielle L
Vice President - Susan H
Secertary - Megan H
Treasuer - Kahla B
Registrar - Sarahh B
Records & ranking - Trish B
Age manager co-ordinator - Prue B
Volunteer co-ordinator - Mon H
Publicity officers - Kahla B & Danielle L
Uniforms officer - Sarahh B
Canteen manager - Bec S
Tiny tots co-ordinator - Dani D
Equipment officers - Justin C & Michael E
Sponsorship co-ordinator - Danielle L
Championships officer - vacant

General committee
Sarah B
Caroline D
Liam R
Daniel G
Sheree E
Jess J
Tim K
Richard S
Nat K
Kerryn M



We would also like to sincerely thank our hardworking 25/26 committee. Without their time, dedication and passion behind the scenes, this season simply would not have been possible.

Your commitment to our athletes, families and club community is truly appreciated. Thank you for everything you do for PVAC

The Penrith Valley Athletics Centre community is saddened to hear of the passing of former Penrith athlete, Laura Johnson.

Beginning her athletics journey as a child at Penrith Athletics Centre Laura quickly established herself as one of Australia's most promising race walkers. She proudly represented Australia on the world stage three times, competing at:
• 2000 World Junior Championships – Santiago, Chile
• 2001 World Youth Championships – Debrecen, Hungary
• 2002 World Junior Championships – Kingston, Jamaica

As a teenager Laura finished an incredible 10th in the world in the 10,000m Walk at the 2000 World Junior Championships in Chile, before again placing 10th in the world at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Jamaica.

One of the most remarkable examples of Laura's toughness came in 2001 when she represented Australia at the World Youth Championships in Hungary while battling chicken pox. Despite being unwell, she stepped onto the international stage and competed for her country — a true reflection of the strength, determination and resilience that defined both her athletics career and her life.

Nationally, Laura enjoyed tremendous success, claiming multiple Australian Championship Gold medals throughout her career, including:
• Australian Junior Champion – 5km Walk (2000/01)
• Australian Junior Champion – 10km Walk (2002)
• Australian Junior Champion – 10km Walk (2002/03)
and multiple Australian Championship silver and bronze medals across junior, Under 23 and senior competition competing in the 20km events.

One of Laura's most enduring achievements was holding the NSW Under 20 State Record for the 10,000m Race Walk with a time of 48:02.78 — a record that stood for an incredible 21 years before finally being broken in 2022.

Laura's athletics career was built on hard work, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to excellence. She inspired countless athletes through her achievements, but even more through the way she carried herself — with courage, humility and determination.

While Laura's achievements on the track were extraordinary, her connection to our club extends far beyond her own athletics career. Today, her family remains a valued part of the PVAC community, with her nieces and nephews continuing her legacy each week as they proudly wear our club colours and Laura often spotted down at the track on a Friday night or over Zone Championships weekends cheering them on.

Laura's story is one of determination, resilience and excellence. The same strength that saw her reach the highest levels of athletics was evident throughout her long and courageous battle with cancer. Laura leaves behind a legacy far greater than medals and records — one of strength, resilience, kindness and inspiration

On behalf of everyone at PVAC, we extend our deepest condolences to Laura's family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her achievements will always be remembered, her legacy will continue through the next generation of athletes, and her place in the history of athletics in Penrith will never be forgotten.

Rest peacefully, Laura.
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Presentation Day 2025/26
17th May 2026

Congratulations to all our PVAC athletes for a fantastic season 👏🏼

Did you miss presentation day?

🏆 PRESENTATION 🏆

📆 Sunday 17th May

📍 Inflatable World St Marys
20 Forthorn Place, St Marys NSW 2760

⏰ Tots – 10 Years
9:30am – 11:30am

⏰ 11 Years – Seniors
12:00pm – 2:00pm

Join us as we celebrate another fantastic season at PVAC and recognise the achievements of all our amazing athletes 🖤❤️💛💚🤍

IMPORTANT
To assist with parking and venue capacity, we kindly ask families attending the first session to please depart promptly at the conclusion of presentations, allowing parking to become available for families arriving for the second session.

We look forward to celebrating with you all!