Training Facilities

The Club has access to a number of developed facilities with a focus on two tracks in particular:

• The Wilson, Caterer and Farr ovals at St Peter’s College, Hackney. This includes an all weather 110 metres 4 lane track, long and triple jump run ups and pits, marked 300 and 400 metres grass tracks, high jump apron,  javelin run-up, a high standard pole vault facility, caged hammer and discus circles, a shot put circle and strinding boxes. Equipment for all athletic events is available to be used on these ovals. The club also has access to the school's gym and pool.
• Athletics SA Stadium, Mile End. Coaches and athletes who wish to use this facility must make their own arrangements for again access to the venue and equipment.

Coaching Information

Key training groups and primary training times include:

Saints School based squad (Junior boys and girls):

This squad is lead by a team of experience coahes with a range of supporting coaches. The lead coaches are:

• Hans van Bavel (AA Level 4 coach) - Sprints
• Tony Keynes (AA Level 4 coach) - Sprints, Hurdles and Middle Distance
• Nick Birks (ex Commonwealth Games champion) - Throws
• Chris Minchin - Jumps

Training is conducted at the St Peter's College northern ovals (Wilson, Caterer and Farr ovals), from 3.50pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season with other days or locations as negotiated. Those interested in joing this squad should contact the club Secretary Hans van Bavel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Open Aged athlete trainings:

Open aged athletes are welcome to join trainings at the St Peter's College northern ovals (Wilson, Caterer and Farr ovals), from 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those interested in joining this squad should contact the club Secretary Hans van Bavel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rick Wilson's squad: 100m through to 3000m, girls and boys from 12 years of age to adults:

• Based at the St Peter's College school from 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Mission: "to promote the benefits of an active lifestyle and give opportunities for success. Encourage self-discipline, goal setting and responsibility for your own actions"
• Rick Wilson - Level 3 coach
• Affiliated with the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association
• Contact: Telephone - (08) 83768408 or Mobile - 0447501817

Robin Gorringe's squad (AA Level 4 Coach): Sprints

• Based at Glenunga International High School on most weekday afternoons

Athletes may select their own coaches especially in specialist events e.g. pole vaulting etc., as the club believes in satisfying the needs of the athlete and encouragement for them to achieve their potential.

For confirmation and further information of the details above, contact the Club Secretary, Hans van Bavel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 0418 805 464.

Joining the Saints Athletics Club Coaching Team

Whether you are an experienced or specialised coach or are looking to start your coaching career the Saints Athletics Club is interested in hearing from you. Please see here for more details on joining the club.