A Message from the Club Secretary
Info… you need to Know
Dear Athlete / Athletes, November 2008
As 2008 is almost into the final month, I take this opportunity to thank you for your Participation & Performances over the past couple of months.
Your enthusiasm has been responsible for producing many excellent evenings of great competition in All Grades & Divisions.
We will be concluding Club activities for 2008 on Wednesday 17th. December. The evening will consist of a slightly different format with some Surprise Events - Presentation of Certificates for all ‘New Records’ and a Free Sausage Sizzle etc.
Country Championships
As mentioned in our handout program and publicity article, more information on the Annual Country Track & Field Championships would be circulated.
Country Championships are the highlight of the year for all Country Clubs within NSW.
The 2009 Championships are being conducted at Campbelltown Athletic Centre on Saturday & Sunday 24th. & 25th. January.
If you are relatively new to Club Competition or have not attended Country Championships previously, I encourage you to think seriously about entering and participating in this great weekend. Talk to other members who have attended and I am sure you’ll be convinced.
Country Championships offer you …. great competition on a synthetic track…… great friendly atmosphere, and a great time mixing with other ‘like minded’ country athletes !!!
NOTE: To encourage participation the Club will cover the cost of each athletes
first event ($17). The second & subsequent events are $8 per event. This cost is the athletes responsibility, payable when Entry Forms are returned.
However, in addition to this, families will be reimbursed $100 towards the cost of
shared / family / individual / Motel accommodation. For athletes choosing to travel both days from home to the venue, fuel expenses will also be subsidised
COMPETITION for 2009
Club will resume on Wednesday 7th January. This will allow athletes attending the Country Championships three weeks to sharpen up after the Christmas – New year parties and over indulgence !
Hopefully, competition format for January to March will be available by 17th. December.
If you have any questions concerning any aspect of the club, please do not hesitate to call.
Ph: 44 460226 …… Regards, Jan Gibb.
Looking forward to welcoming you all, ‘BACK on TRACK’ in 2009 for the second half of our Summer Season of Athletics.
“WISHING EVERYONE A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS SEASON
and A CHALLENGING & SATISFYING YEAR TO FOLLOW”
If interested in attending Country T & F Championships -
please fill in this portion and place it in the appropriate box at our Canteen counter. Return by 10th. December at the very latest.
Entry Forms and relative information will be distributed to all who respond.
NAME: (Individual or Family Members wishing to compete )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I / we are interested in attending the 2009 Country Championships & wish to receive the Entry Form/s and further information.
Presentation Evening & AGM - April, 2007
Thank you for your past membership As we enter the new winter season of 2008 we look forward to another great year of individual challenges, achievements and family fun’n fitness which our club offers.
Please find enclosed program and note important dates on your calendar especially the AGM and Presentation Evening on Saturday April 26th. The venue will be the Assembly Hall at Illaroo Road Public School Nth Nowra 7.30pm.
To the Program
All athletes who are eligible for awards from the 2007/2008 season will receive a letter in the next couple of weeks.
In addition some ‘Surprise’ Awards’ will be announced during the evening.
For entertainment we are again anticipating showing some highlights from competitions throughout the year.
The evening will conclude with supper Assistance by providing a plate of food would be appreciated.
Membership Application
The current membership costs for the New Season are listed on the application forms (Click) available on this website.
Please use this form if you are renewing your membership.
NOTE: The time slot for administration is prior to competition is from 1.30 - 2. 30pm.at the Cross Country, Willandra.
All fees of intending members must be paid within two weeks of competing (Members wishing to pay by installments - please notify treasurer).
Special Thanks To:
NOWRA TOYOTA for sponsorship towards the Winter Pointscore Competition.
Sponsorship from MANILDRA GROUP and SPORTSPOWER for local athletes to compete in the 20118 "Country Classic" at Willandra on June 21st.
Kel Campbell for sponsoring the 2k / 4k Fun Run events at the "Country Classic".
Club members are encouraged to visit SPORTSPOWER in Kinghorne St., Nowra to check out their sportsgear.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2008 Competition.
Info You Need to Know
As 2007 is almost into the final month, I take this opportunity to thank you for your Participation & Performances over the past couple of months. Your enthusiasm & attendance (when the weather has co-operated !) has contributed to producing excellent evenings of great competition in 'All Grades & Divisions.'
As you would all be aware, by the colour of my hair, I have been around for many years and I can honestly say this has been 'one of the best' Graded Pointscore Series I can remember for many years, in both track & field events.
So to everyone who has contributed - "CONGRATULATIONS".
However, we still have two Rounds of competition left in our Pointscore and more importantly, both these Rounds are required to conclude the Country Club Premiership Competition.
(Just in case you haven't looked up these results on our website, follow the link - and check out your name amongst the 100 or so other Country Athletes in the various events you compete in). Remember, this includes athletes of all ages & abilities!!
After Round 1 Nowra is placed 2nd in the Points tally, out of the nine clubs. It would be great if we could hold this position - but we certainly need YOUR PARTICIPATION !!!
Even if you are not an official squad member, your efforts push others to perform, so your attendance is also important!
Please make every effort to compete both evenings. Next Wednesday, November 28th the events are 1OOm, 400m, 1500m, Medley Relays, Javelin & High Jump.
The Final Round, December 5th, the events are 200m, 800m, 3000m, 4 x 1OOm Relays, Long Jump, Discus & Javelin. Hopefully the weather will be in our favour.
Because of track renovations, "top dressing" etc. we will be concluding Club activities for 2007 on Wednesday 12th, December. This evening will consist of Surprise Events - Special Awards - Certificates for all "New Records" - Free Sausage Sizzle etc.
One of the surprise events will be a Mini Medley Relay Challenge - Teams of 5 runners cover 800m around the track - Organize a team now, put out the challenge, teams in the following age groups, l2yrs&under, l3to34yrs, 35yrs & over.
Who will be our Champion Mini Medley Teams for 2007 ... ???
Jan Gibb (Club Secretary)
4km Pairs Relay Winners
Did Not Win - But Ran Well
Nowra Athletics Club Inc.
Running Bulletin
Winter ‘Wind Down’
As the 2007 Winter Season ‘winds down’ I take this opportunity to thank ALL who have taken part over the past few months and hope you have thoroughly enjoyed the Competition the Courses & the Company of Cross Country 2007.
Most Divisions, even to the final Round, were extremely competitive. The desire to excel and improve is indeed a very healthy attitude within our club.
To the winners of the major places in the Pointscore, Congratulations, consistency, determination & improvement have earned you these positions, just slightly ahead of your rivals. To the majority who fill the minor placings, Well Done your efforts have produced the end results, for without your involvement and participation, the cormpetition would not have been very interesting!
My very sincere thanks to all who have contributed in ways other than competing, nevertheless very necessary for the Winter competition. This includes our timekeepers, place ticket handlers, recorders & course officials.
Highlights of the season include the ‘Country Classic’ once again being a great success, plus the outstanding effort & participation of Club members in both State Relay Championships. All who competed &/or assisted at these events can be justly proud, and please be assured your involvement was noted. “THANK YOU.
Summer ‘Round Up’
Track & Field Season, weather permitting, begins on Wednesday evening, September 12th from 5.3Opm at our Athletics Track in Park Rd (Behind the Shoalhaven High School). If you have enjoyed winter running, why not continue for the Summer Season?
We have a lot to offer, for a very reasonable fee to continue your membership, you can compete in Track & Field Competition and / or the Summer Road Running Series.
As with Cross Country, Track & Field does not require any special qualifications. Just a desire to ‘Give it a Go - Run, Jump or Throw’.
If you are of the opinion Track & Field is only for ‘Little Athletes’ you are very mistaken. Last year our mums & dads grades were on equal par with the younger age groups!!
Alternatively, if I can’t convince you to compete, would you seriously consider lending a hand with simple tasks required for T&F competition to operate.? Just a couple of hours at the very most on Wednesday evenings (6pm — 8pm) is all we require.
Please speak to someone on the Committee if you are interested.
Thank you once again for your contribution to the Winter Comp. 2007
Jan Gibb
Nowra Athletics Club - June Newsletter
Dear Club Member / Members,
It’s hard to believe we are almost half way through 2007 and approaching the half way mark of our winter running program
A very BIG Thank You to all members who attended the State X C Relay Championships at Miranda. The enthusiastic participation and excellent results from all 14 teams was very impressive.
By now, all should have noted on the Program 23rd June The “Willandra” Country Classic Cross Country Gala & Athletics NSW State & and Country Championships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to run, buy some great tucker from the canteen, and witness some of the top athletes in action
A reminder for previous competitors & information to New members
PLEASE check the Program. (click here)
In order to complete all the events, starting time is earlier than our normal competition day. If you are involved in Saturday morning sport, you may Have to plan ahead!
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
Once again we are privileged to receive sponsorship from SPORTSPOWER and MANILDRA GROUP for the Championships. Thanks to their generosity all club members entering the Championship Events only pay $5.00 each Sponsorship covers the remaining costs.
(Normal entry cost Under12 - Under16 is $12.00. All other age groups $17.00) Money received on the day for all Championship events belongs to ANSW)
MEDALS:
State Medals will be awarded in all Age Categories for Individual performance & Teams of four. Teams are not selected before the events, but calculated on finish place. There is no limit to the number of Teams a club may have. The more competitors in each age event the better our chances of Team Medals !!
IMPORTANT:
If you wish to compete in a Championship Event but have not been issued with Registration Numbers, Please contact our Registrar, Rob McDonald ASAP Ph:44 226521
(Correct Club uniform must also be worn, All sizes available for purchasing)
Combined 2k and 4k FUN RUNS
Kel Campbell our FUN RUN Sponsor Kindly donates lots Of Lucky Draws for Lucky Runners in the Combined Fun Run.
Willandra donates the Gold, Silver &Bronze Medals for the first three Boys & Girls in the 9yrs & under 2K
Club Membership, Uniform or Registratjon Numbers are not essential to Compete in the Fun Runs and the 9yrs & Under event
OPEN to any one, any age, from anywhere!
Entry Fee for the FUN RUN events: $5.00 each or max. $10.00 a family.
Entries for events are to be made on the day, as early as possible before the scheduled start of the event.
Every member who competes or assists with the various tasks during the day will be awarded Bonus Points for Round 12 of the Pointscore.
The COUNTRY CANTEEN has a reputation for providing great food in the canteen. Some Sydney visitors tell us they come for the food, the run is second on the list!
Please help us keep our reputation. Donations of small cakes or slice suitable for selling in the canteen will be gladly received. All proceeds from the canteen and the Fun Run go to the club.
FINALLY, an event such as this does require a lot of assistance on the day. Please refer to the various Chiefs of the work areas, below.
Nowra has been hosting State Cross Country Championships for the past 17 years at Willandra. Please support your club by attending and competing in either the Championships or the Fun Run To make Country Classic 2007 a BIG Success.
Please check the list of various areas where volunteers are required for conducting the Championships. If you wish to Assist for a couple of hours, please see or phone the Chief below.
Canteen: Tricia Gibb Ph: 44 460 671
Parking: Kevyn Davis Ph: 44 478 309
Course Marshals: Andrew Johnstone Ph: 44 213 849
Receiving Entries: Rob McDonald Ph: 44 226 521
Recording events: Tracy Jennings Ph: 44 218 332
Jan Gibb