Rose Prout has become the first female to take on the role as President of the Dubbo Athletics Club and has jumped straight into her new position with plenty of enthusiasm.

The professional exercise physiologist recognises the importance of lifelong activities to keep body and mind fit for life so, along with the Little Athletics programs and all-ages track and field disciplines, she and her team have partnered with NSW Masters to put on the inaugural Dubbo Masters Athletics Carnival next weekend, on Saturday, June 15.

“We have plenty of former young athletes and others who have never competed before, coming to Barden Park keen to rekindle or just light the fires,” Rose enthused.

“So, our program for the 15th, is very comprehensive,” she added.

Rose says she has at least one former hurdler, a mum, who is turning back the clock and regaining her speed and love for the track, with one of bush league’s legendary exports on-track as well.

“We also have former rugby league International, Terry Fahey, doing sprints and circuits, the ‘Redfern Express’ still cuts an impressive sight,” Rose revealed.

“He’s competing with his two daughters, and all are expected to record excellent times, one of his daughters, is a very promising thrower.”

Athletics NSW coaches and officials will be working with athletes prior to the commencement of proceedings, and each particular event is part of the official Masters calendar.

“We will actually see at least one or two records set on Saturday, the 15th, because this will be the first-time NSW Masters has run a 50-metres sprint,” Rose explained.

So, anyone who enters, as well as all of our spectators, are in for a special treat” she concluded.

More information and entry forms for this inaugural event, are available on the Dubbo Athletics website or Facebook pages.