Aspley Little Athletics

Our Centre

Our Club History

The Aspley Little Athletics Centre was officially opened by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor, Councillor Frank Sleeman ​on 24th January 1981. Bowden Park, Geebung became our permanent home on 3rd November 1984.

​Paul O'Brien OAM (1936 - 2013)

Paul O’Brien, a former Chief Legal Officer of the Brisbane City Council, was instrumental in the development and success of Aspley Little Athletics and the introduction of Aspley Athletics. In 2002, he was awarded Little Athletics Queensland Life Membership in recognition for his outstanding contribution and meritorious service to Little Athletics.

Paul’s other awards included life membership to Queensland Athletics in 2004, a Premier of Queensland Sports Federation Service to Sport Award in 2000 and a National Sports Medal from the Federal Government in 2001. Paul O’Brien Oval was named in his honour in 1999 by former Brisbane Lord Mayor, Jim Soorley.

His legacy was continued after his passing in 2013 by his wife, Rosslyn O’Brien who remained active within the Centre until she passed in 2022.

Aspley Little Athletics is eternally grateful and forever indebted to Paul and Rosslyn’s tireless efforts, dedication and commitment for over thirty years to Little Athletics.

Where are we?

Aspley Little Athletics & Aspley Athletics
Bowden Park, Paul O’Brien Oval
Maidencombe Street, Geebung QLD 4034

  • Off street parking available on Akaroa Avenue & Maidencombe Street for training and competitions during the athletics season
  • Walking distance from Geebung train station
  • Brisbane City Council buses also service the area. See the Translink website for more information.

Our Facilities and Equipment

Our Facilities

Our Equipment

Uniform

Aspley Little Athletics & Aspley Athletics
Bowden Park, Paul O’Brien Oval
Maidencombe Street, Geebung QLD 4034

  • Off street parking available on Akaroa Avenue & Maidencombe Street for training and competitions during the athletics season
  • Walking distance from Geebung train station
  • Brisbane City Council buses also service the area. See the Translink website for more information.

Centre Management Committee

Andrea Taft

Centre Manager (President)

Jodie Ramsay

Secretary

Brendan Hall

Treasurer

Jodie Ramsay

Registrar

Vacant

Chief Recorder

Vacant

Canteen Manager

Sarah Fleming

Fundraising Manager

General Committee

Vacant

Assistant Centre Manager

Vacant

Arena Manager (Grounds)

Amy Heidrich

Head Coach

Carmen Sims

Officials Manager

Vacant

Equipment Manager

Vacant

Uniforms Manager

Vacant

Technical Manager (IT)

Sarah Leal

Media Manager

Denise Jabbour

Chief Starter

Stephen Don

Program Manager

David Heidrich

School Liaison Officer

Vacant

Member Protection Officer

Field Bookings

Aspley Little Athletics Centre Inc. is able to hire out its facilities and equipment to external groups, athletes, personal trainers and schools for events such as organised group training sessions, cross country, colour run, small and large school athletics carnivals.

We are currently working on implementing an automated online booking system where external users will be able to see the range of facilities and equipment that are available for hire, along with prices and an interactive calendar for making your own online booking. This system will be supported by terms and conditions as well as booking and payment options.

Watch this space for future updates.

However, for now, please see the below calendar for currently booked events. Please note that due to cancellations, changes or wet weather, the entries in the calendar below may change. We will do our best to keep the calendar entries up to date. For the most accurate information and to make a booking, please call our School Liaison Officer, Greg Heskett on mobile: 0403 505 621.

About Aspley Athletics Club

Aspley Athletics Club was formed by Aspley Little Athletics Centre (ALAC) in 2001 and was incorporated on 7th August 2002.  The club is affiliated with Queensland Athletics (QA), and was formed to offer athletes a natural progression pathway from junior to senior athletics and to retain participants within the sport. Aspley Athletics offers athletes a structured training approach and competition within the same caring and supportive atmosphere as that of ALAC.
 
Greg Heskett and Isabelle Ceasar coach our QA athletes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons during the Winter season, as well as our registered ALAC athletes, who are 10 years old and above, at Bowden Park. This coaching will be focused on sprints, middle distance and jumps. Rebecca (Bec) Lacey coaches on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons focusing on Sprints, Hurdles and Horizontal Jumps.

Aspley Athletics and ALAC will actively encourage Little Athletes to join Aspley Athletics and compete in QA events. Our goal is to boost the membership of Aspley Athletics and enter as many individuals and teams as possible in QA competitions including state relays and championship events.