Hayley Arden (Coolah Central School) is a talented, dedicated athlete with natural charm and a positive attitude towards her sport.

Hayley became interested in athletics at the tender age of seven when she first competed and came a creditable thirty-second in the 9yrs Cross Country at the NSWPSSA All Schools State Championships.

At the recent School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships held in Nowra, NSW, from 28-31 August, Hayley came in first in her 13yrs age group. Hayley Arden has now won her age group title at SSA for 4 consecutive years.  In achieving this magnificent result Hayley now shares this record with Jessica Gilfillan 17yrs from Queensland.

Hayley has gone from strength to strength in her running.

2005         3^rd 9yrs NSW All Schools Cross Country

                 Made the Final of the 800m NSWPSSA Athletics Championships

2006         Cross Country Champion 10yrs SSA

                2^nd Junior 800m NSWPSSA Athletics Championships

                2^nd 10yrs 800m Nationals All School Track and Field

2007         Hayley came 4^th in the 800m at the PSSA Athletics. She ran in this race injured.

                Cross Country Champion SSA

2008         1^st Senior. 800m NSWPSSA Athletics Championships

                1^st 800m Pacific School Games

                1^st 1500m All Schools Athletics (raced in age group up)

                Cross Country Champion SSA

Hayley has been representing the North West Region at the NSWCHS Championships at the Sydney International Athletics Centre at Homebush held from 3-4 -5 September 2009. Hayley has also made her presence felt on the track.

In the 14yrs 1500m Championship running up an age group Hayley won the race in a time just under 3 seconds outside the record.  Hayley may well strive to gain this record in 2010.  Hayley has also gained a second placing in the 800m.

Hayley Arden has also represented her school in Netball and Touch.

Congratulations are extended to Hayley Arden on her outstanding performances.