Convener
Mr Dan Suchy
Coaches
Mr Shane Castlereagh (Jumps) - Level 2
Mrs Sharyn Dickson (Throws) - Level 3
Mr Leo Dulay (Jumps) - Level 2
Mr Denis Knowles (Throws) - Level 5
Mr Brett Mathison (Middle Distance) - Level 3
Mr Dan Suchy (Hurdles & Sprints) - Level 4
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The Westfields Sports Athletics Program strive to provide a safe and healthy environment, the best available training facilities, coaching and support staff.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
Students in Years 7/8 are given formal coaching for two periods per week and a strength and conditioning session for two periods per week as part of their school timetable. Students in 9/10 Applied Sport Studies receive formal training for two periods per week and two periods of theory including instruction in rules, training, and coaching. Students in Years 11/12 have one compulsory formal training session per week.
Competition Schedule
Westfields Sports Athletics
Westfields Sports Cross Country
Sports High School Athletics Carnival
SSW Region Athletics
SSW Region Cross Country
NSW Schools Knockout
NSWCHSSA State Athletics
NSWCHSSA State Cross Country
NSW All Schools Athletics
USA Downunder Athletics Meet
Australian All Schools Athletics
Australian Schools Knockout
Westfields Athletics Club (WAC)
Students within the Athletics program can compete within the representative pathway and also as part of the Westfields Athletics Club (WAC) within Athletics NSW competitions.