Sport
22 November, 2024
Name change for athletics club
IN an historic move, the Warrnambool Athletics Club has officially changed its name to the Warrnambool Running Club.
The name change was the result of a special resolution, passed at the club’s annual general meeting on October 18.
The decision follows extensive consultation with club members, who strongly supported the change through a comprehensive survey conducted earlier this year.
According to the club, the new name better reflects the club’s core mission of providing inclusive running opportunities for participants of all abilities and ages.
“This name change represents our commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for runners of all skill levels,” president of the Warrnambool Running Club Karen Anderson said.
“While we have great respect for track and field athletics in our region, we realised that a lot of people thought that this was what our club was about.
“Our focus is on organising and promoting road and trail running events that showcase the natural beauty of Warrnambool and its surroundings – and our new name better reflects this.”
The club organises various running events throughout the year, catering to both recreational and competitive runners across the region.
This includes the Flaggy 6 Summer 5k series, the winter race series, and the Warrnambool Running Festival which saw record numbers of participants over two days of events in September.
For more information about the Warrnambool Running Club and upcoming events contact Karen Anderson on 0438 387 923.
