Forty little athletes qualify

Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics Centre has had 40 athletes qualify for Regionals, 29 of whom competed at Zone on February 23 and 24 at Glendale.

"This year was the first time our athletes have competed in this region under a completely different method of qualifying for state," said Peninsula publicity officer Ms Tammy Sonter.

"Despite the weather, the children did a fantastic job and put in 100 per cent effort.

"We achieved some fantastic results for our club with athletes qualifying for state championships to be held at Sydney Olympic park on March 23 and 24," said Ms Sonter,

Rowan Brown qualified in the 1500m, Daisy Duguid, Elliot Easson and Georgia Gordan in the 800m, Bailey Holt in the 70m and Mikayla Sonter in the 90m hurdles and long jump.

"It is a great improvement for the club as only one athlete qualified for state last year said president Bob Walkley.

"Daisy, Georgia and Mikayla are the first girls to represent the club at State level since 2007.

Media Release, 12 Mar 2012

Tammy Sonter, Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics