Sprinting events rotate across the Athletics South calendar, and generally have a variety of 100m, 200m and 400m events.
There are also the occasional, more for fun, 60m or 300m events.
The sprint events require the use of blocks, and many athletes wear track spikes to assist their running ability. OVA also places a really strong importance on the inclusion of all athletes in relays, which range from 4x100m to 4x400m.
OVA has a proud history and extensive history in the sprinting events, currently holding the Tasmanian records for the 4x100m club, 4x200m state and club and 4x400m state and club events.
Simon Hollingsworth is a famous OVA sprinter - notably for his 400m times including the current Tasmanian U20 record of 45.99sec.
Recent Commonwealth Games 4x100m relay sprinter and 2018 Stawell Gift winner, Jacob Despard also competes for OVA.
"I joined OVA to develop my sprinting capabilities, and am now off to represent Tasmania at the upcoming National championships!"
If you're interested in participating in the sprinting disciplines of athletics, then we invite you to contact the OVA Southern Saints.
We arrange for someone to show you the basics and get you started in both training and competing, and if you would like further coaching, we put you on the appropriate pathway required to assist you reach your track and field goals - no matter how big or small.
For any further enquiries:
Leave us a message through our contact page.
Or if you're ready to jump on board, then Join OVA through our membership portal - Join OVA
OVA sprinter Jacob Despard prior to a big race