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.