Athletes from as far afield as the Blue Mountains, Mudgee, Cowra, Narromine, Gilgandra, and Coonabarabran defied the heat for the Region Three Carnival at Dubbo Athletics Complex recently.

Dubbo hosted the impressive gathering of 750 competitors aged from eight to adulthood for track and field competition.

“Under a recent amalgamation between NSW Little A’s and Athletics NSW, we were able to conduct events for juniors as well as those talented country competitors up to age 20,” President of Dubbo Athletics, Rose Prout, explained.

“This meant that Australian Under 20’s 400-metre runner, Ella Penman and sprinter, Max Macaneney, were able to warm up for State titles ahead,” Rose added.

“Our Little As are 8–16 years, and have excellent coaches who give generously of their time to not only lead our kids, but to extend their own skills and expertise and filling gaps,” Rose concluded.