There were lots of great results by seven representative Parkes Little Athletics athletes last weekend at the Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney.
Harlen Corney and Emily Wild qualified for the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth next weekend.
Harlen qualified for U12 Javelin with a PB throw of 30.71m which also earnt him a bronze medal.
Emily Wild placed third in U12 high jump which qualified her for Australian Championships.
With an amazing jump of 1.45m Emily also earnt herself a new PB by 7cm.
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For his first year of Little Athletics, Huxley Guess saw some amazing results at State Championships.
Competing in para 9's-10's Huxley placed third in 800m with an almost 13 second new PB.
He also placed third in shot put, fourth in 400m and fifth in 100m all will new PB's.
Emrys Cassidy was also a Parkes Little Athletics athlete who scored himself a bronze medal and multiple PBs.
With a new PB, Emrys placed third in U9's 800m and 10th in 400m setting a new PB.
Seth King competed in para 11's-12's and placed fourth in 200m with a new PB, fourth in discus and shot put and fifth in long jump and 100.
The highlight of Seth's weekend was catching up with friends he has made over the years at these events.
Nate Calabro placed eighth in 11's 400m setting a new PB and Arlo Cassidy had a great run in the 11's 200m heat with some fierce competition.
Parkes Little Athletics also had representation within the events officials.
Kim Robinson was an official at both State Little Athletics Championships and State Junior Championships the weekend prior.
"Kim always does a great job at these events with her wisdom, professionalism, calm manner and supportive and encouraging approach," Parkes Little Athletics said.
Over the two massive weekends, Kim was proud to be associated with the Parkes athletes.
"It was absolutely awesome to see our Parkes athletes on the track and field," Kim said.
"Everyone knows I'm from Parkes and comments on their achievements and sportsmanship."
Over the last two weekends, five out of 11 athletes who have competed have qualified for the Australian Athletics Championships.
The minimum age for this event is 12 years so if the past weekend's results are anything to go by, there will be more qualifiers amongst the younger athletes in years ahead.
"Over the past two weekends, you have all done an amazing job and should all be proud of yourselves," Parkes Little Athletics Committee said.
"It's great to see so many Parkes shirts at these State Championships. Thank you also to the parents- none of the kids would be where they are without you."
