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RAC fundraising through the Australian Sports Foundation

EOFY is almost here! Looking for a meaningful way to support NT athletes while receiving a tax deduction? Rural Athletics Centre is raising funds to assist with travel costs for our members to compete in interstate championships such as the NQ Championships in September, and to purchase new equipment.
Mon 15 Jun 2026

Reminder NO MEET this Saturday 6th June. Enjoy the long weekend.

Meet 7 will be Friday 12th June.
Tue 02 Jun 2026

Updated RAC Season Calendar

Nb. only change is that the Athletics NT 6-8years Challenge originally scheduled for the June long weekend has been moved to Friday 28 August. RAC Champs program will factor this event in - more details closer to the date. Details for all RAC Meets and key ANT meets are found on this website under the Events tab.
Sun 17 May 2026

REMINDER - RAC AGM 5.30pm Wednesday 29 April

The RAC AGM is next Wednesday afternoon. Nominations for committee positions will be received up until 5.30pm today, 22nd April. Forms will be available at training this afternoon if you are wanting to nominate. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar/Results, General Committee x2
Wed 22 Apr 2026

REMINDER - Interclub Friday 24 April

Interclub this Friday evening at Marrara for 6yrs+ (no RAC meet this weekend) Please register for the event by noon on the 24 April at: https://www.ntathletics.org.au/events/330201 First events at 5.45pm so arrive earlier to warmup.
Wed 22 Apr 2026

Reminder - no meet this weekend being Easter weekend

But training will be on during the school holiday week.
Thu 02 Apr 2026

2026 Training Sessions - Reminder

There have been changes to RAC training sessions for 2026 so we are posting a reminder, especially relevant for returning members who are used to what we did last year.
Tue 31 Mar 2026

2026 RAC AGM Sat 18 April

The 2026 Rural Athletics Centre Inc AGM will be held prior to the start of Meet 3 on Saturday 18 April. All Committee positions will be declared vacant.
Tue 24 Mar 2026

2026 Tiny Tots Program confirmed

GOOD NEWS FOR TINY TOTS 🏃🤸‍♀️ Coach Siobhan is back for 2026 and will running the Tiny Tots activities on Wednesdays from 5.15-5.45/6.00pm.
Sun 15 Mar 2026

Come & Try Days this week

***REMINDER*** TOMORROW Mon 16 March from 5pm is our first Come & Try session for ages 6 years (turning 6 in 2026) and up, followed by Wed 18th at 5pm and Sat 21st at 8am. Go to our EVENTS page to pre-register for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.
Sun 15 Mar 2026

2026 Come & Try dates announced

Come along to the Rural Athletics Come & Try's at Freds Pass Reserve (front field next to the market shed). Monday 16 March and Wednesday 18 March 5.00-6.30pm and Saturday 21 March 8.00-10.00am.
Wed 04 Feb 2026

Registrations open for 9 years+

RAC 2026 SEASON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 9 YEARS+. Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) and Juniors 6-8yrs registration will open closer to our Come & Try Days (see next news item)
Wed 04 Feb 2026

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