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IN her first season as secretary, Paula Stringfellow praised the tremendous work being done at the highly regarded Ipswich Little Athletics Centre.
She deserves recognition too for her caring attitude.
Working with centre manager Melissa Smith in an eight-strong committee, Stringfellow appreciates how all children from under-6 to under 17 are catered for.
“We’ve got a few student athletes that are not able-bodied and the whole club is so inclusive,’’ she said.
“The kids get there . . . and even though they might be just walking the 800m, everyone is still cheering. Everyone is still clapping as they cross the finish line.