Welcome to the 2026-27 season at Corroboree Athletics!

Welcome to the 2026–27 season at Corroboree Athletics! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another summer, I’m looking forward to seeing you at Dickson.

Our family joined Corroboree in 2015–16, when Alex was U9 and Luke was U7. I joined the committee in 2017–18 and became registrar the following season, until the end of 2025–26.

Much of my contribution has been behind the scenes, working on registrations, results, PB certificates, this website and the systems that help our volunteers run the club. Being awarded Life Membership in 2025 was a great honour.

With Luke now U18, I had planned to step back into an assistant registrar role this season. He’ll still join the adults for some Saturday meets, so you haven’t quite seen the last of the Peek family on the track!

Committee changes led to my appointment as Vice President at the last AGM. Now, with Bec Jackson stepping back to focus on her daughter Bea’s health, I’ve stepped into the President’s role just before the season begins.

Thank you to Bec for everything she has contributed and for her support during this transition. Our thoughts are with Bec, Bea and their family, and we look forward to seeing them whenever they can join us.

Although this wasn’t the season Bec, or I, had planned, I’m excited about what lies ahead. Working closely with Garry Stevens as registrar gave me a good understanding of the club’s inner workings. With our amazing committee, Age Group Coordinators, club captains, Saturday Squad and other helpers, I’m confident we’ll have a great season.

There’s plenty to look forward to, including upgraded long jump facilities, a brand new canteen setup and new high jump equipment. Thank you to everyone who has worked hard over winter, and to Joel Pearson for managing registrations.

We could also do with a few more regular Saturday helpers, particularly someone to help enter results. You don’t need athletics experience or have to join the committee or be a Saturday helper. If you can help regularly, please speak with me or another committee member. Sharing these jobs makes a real difference.

I hope your family finds the same friendships, encouragement and enjoyment at Corroboree that ours has. Please introduce yourself, ask questions and get involved where you can.

Here’s to an amazing season of having fun, learning new skills and celebrating everyone’s progress.

James Peek

President
Season 2026-27