Thursday, 9 April 2026

Young athletes beam with pride as club sweeps season

 Young athletes beam with pride as club sweeps season | Your Local Examiner

Maddington Little Athletics Club has completed an exceptional season, achieving a clean sweep of all major shields at the Gosnells and Districts Little Athletics Centre.

🏆 Major achievements

  • Champion Club Shields — won both.

  • Walks Shield — secured.

  • Multi Events Shield — secured.

  • This marks a full sweep of the centre’s major awards.

🌟 Individual champions

  • Grayson D’Agnone-Doyle — Overall Junior Boys Champion.

  • Lucy Vanderputt — Overall Junior Girls Champion.

  • Elizabeth John — Senior Girls Champion.

Each athlete expressed pride and surprise at their achievements, highlighting personal bests and favourite events like Turbo Javelin, shotput, and walks.

👥 Leadership reflections

U18 captain Jackson Almstrom and co-captain Shabira Muhafidin emphasised:

  • Strong teamwork across athletes, coaches, parents, and volunteers.

  • A supportive club culture built on sportsmanship.

  • The joy of seeing younger athletes achieve PBs and grow in confidence.

💬 Athlete highlights

  • Younger athletes’ excitement about PBs, events, and even new shoes was a recurring theme.

  • Senior athletes enjoyed mentoring and celebrating with the next generation.

  • Elizabeth John aims to continue improving and hopes to compete at nationals in the future.

🧭 Overall message

The club’s success reflects:

  • A season built on teamwork, support, and a positive culture.

  • Strong individual performances backed by a united community.

  • A shared love of athletics that spans all age groups.