Nowra Athletics Club
Summer 2011-12 News Reports

21st February, 2012

Nowra  Athletes shine at NSW Junior Championships !

Nowra Athletics Clubs Junior athletes are to be congratulated for their outstanding performances at the recent NSW Junior Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park. The meet was a great opportunity for our talented junior athletes to compete against the state’s best and test themselves with National Qualifying times on offer for the upcoming Australian Junior Championships next month. Most of our athletes were competing against athletes a year or more older than their current age which makes their results even more impressive.

Arron Spiessberger-Parker in the 1500m final at the NSW Youth Championships where he won a Bronze

Michaela Quinn was all class in a large and hotly contested 1500m race with a 4^th place and a qualifying time for Nationals. Harry Scouller competing in the Under 20’s continued his stellar form with a new personal best in his 800m with a heat time of 1.53.81, and backed up in the 800m final to bring home a bronze medal.

Shenay Edwards at 11 years of age competed in the under 14 years division and fought out an impressive 800m with an overall 8^th place. Jye Edwards has recently returned to the track after illness and took on a large field in his 800m for an overall 17^th place (7^th for age). 

Samantha Peace also competing against older athletes had all her talents on show in the Discus event saving  her best throw til last with a  35.38 which also gave Sam a well earned spot at Nationals.

Club newcomer Lucy Marron continues to shine at state level, placed 4^th overall in the womens under 16 high jump and second placed for her age.

Congratulations to all of these junior representatives, your club is proud of your achievements and we wish those competing at Nationals the best of luck.

On the home front the Wednesday night handicap races are being enjoyed by all club members with the younger and more mature athletes all keen to win their races and secure their berth in the upcoming finals. Congratulations to the following athletes who raced brilliantly to win their heats of the 100m handicap, Macauley Dallas, Sonja Rodda, Jack Rodda, Peter Dooley, Cameron Musgrove and Liam Dooley. There is sure to be some great family rivalry in upcoming 100m races !

There were two handicap 800m races with Andrew Rodda flying home ahead of  Skye Martin and Geoff Crook, securing the top three places in the first race. The girls put on a fantastic show in the second race with April Rodda determined not to let her father have all the glory with a great win in her race. Annabelle Dallas had a great run for 2nd with Gabby Brennan home in 3^rd.

In the field events athletes continued to show improvement for the season with Doug McNally breaking his own Discus Record with a new mark of 30.87. Congratulations Doug.

Tonight’s track competition see’s the continuation of the handicap races which always add some excitement and great racing to the nights programme.

Tonight’s Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please go to our club website at www.nowraathletics.org.au or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there.
 

Summer Road Run – Cambewarra - 17th February

Round 6, the final round of series three of the Nowra Athletics Club Summer Road Runs, saw over 30 odd competitors hit the streets of Cambewarra on Friday night. The predicted storm kindly held back until the run was over, allowing the runners to give it their best shot in conducive conditions. However, that said, the Cambewarra course is possibly the toughest in the series with dreaded hills at every turn!

A big warm welcome goes out to Melanie Kriss who ran well on her first night of road running and also to popular runner Tammy Jones who put in her best effort after a bit of a break. Good to see you back, Tammy. 

Running off a tough handicap, veteran runner Eric Moeller-Duhme showed everyone he has still got what it takes, gliding past fellow competitors in an effortless stride to scoop the pool for first place. Strong runner Angela Bond climbed the hills easily to take second place and running her best season ever, Lisa Carroll was hot on the heels of Angela for third position. Congratulations everyone, you make running look easy to the untrained eye!

Everyone knows runners just do it for the chocolate and almost everyone won a chocolate on Friday night due to beating Corner-Cutter Dean Bryce, who didn’t cut any corners and was handicapped to the hilt!. Thanks Dean, we enjoyed the winnings and thanks to Zahra Wells for supplying the chocolate! And also thanks to Mr Handicapper, for your favourable handicapping, well done!

This Friday night a scavenger hunt will be held, starting from the Nowra Showground meeting at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Be sure to bring your running feet and thinking caps for a night of fun and adventure.

Just a reminder the Cross Country season is just around the corner, starting Saturday March 24 at the Willandra course.  Cross Country is family friendly and has runs for all ages and abilities, so why not come along and give it a go. Newcomers are always welcome.

For enquiries regarding Track and Field and Cross Country, Contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.  

"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." John Bingham

 Summer Road Run – Vincentia - 10th February

Although the rain finally stopped after a perilously wet week, the aftermath was steamy humid conditions for the keen runners who ventured out on Friday night. Twenty odd runners embarked on the tough 6km course, which had to have the start line moved back due to unsuitable track conditions, thus creating some grumblings amongst the competitors.

 All that aside, some great running was had with an all-female line-up for the top three positions. Ava Jeffrey is running on fire at the moment and secured the accolades for first position. Well done, Ava. And running with gusto were second and third placegetters, Trish Bailey and Sky Martin. Fantastic effort girls!

This Friday nights run, which is round 6 of series three, will be held at the Cambewarra course, meeting at the village hall at 6.15pm. This is the last round of the series, with the annual scavenger hunt being held next week.  So come along and give it all you’ve got and have one last go at winning that elusive chocolate!   Looking forward to seeing you all there for some exciting competition.

For any enquiries regarding summer road runs, Kevyn Davis is your point of contact on 4447 8309. For Track and Field, contact club secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226. For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit the informative Nowra Athletics Club website.

             -“Runners just do it – they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first.”

            -Author unknown. (Not likely to be FloJo - Webmaster)

Nowra Athletes bring home the Gold !

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Nowra Athletics club members turned out some stunning performances at the NSW Country Championships held at Newcastle recently with plenty of great memories, personal bests and a swag of medals coming back to the Shoalhaven. The rain cleared and the athletes were set to enjoy a weekend of top class competition from their country counterparts.

This year’s event saw some of the athletes competing on Friday night and Cristine Suffolk led the charge for the women with a silver medal in the Open Women’s 5000m. Cristine is currently competing in the World Masters Events in New Zealand and we look forward to hearing her results on her return.  Not to be outdone Hayden Rodda commenced our Men’s medal tally with a Bronze Medal in the 16 Years Hammer Throw.

Whilst all our athletes are to be congratulated on their efforts and results from the weekend, the following athletes we able to achieve a medal place, with the results as follows; Tara Mustapic 10 yrs 1500m 3^rd, shotput 3^rd, discus 3^rd, Jade Mustapic 11 yrs 100m 2^nd, 200m 2^nd, discus 2^nd, 1500m 2^nd, 800m 1^st, shotput 1^st, Annie Peace discus 1^st, shotput 2^nd, Shenay Edwards 12 yrs Long Jump 3^rd High Jump 3^rd 800m 3^rd, Samantha Peace 14 years discus 1^st, shotput 1^st and competing in 15 years discus 1^st, shotput 1^st ,Lacey Bruce 17yrs 100m Hurdles 1^st, Long Jump 1^st, Triple Jump 1^st, Sarah deVries 400m/h 2^nd, Kyrah Hush 16 years Shotput 2^nd, discus 2^nd,  and open division discus 3^rd, Lauren Johnston open 100m 1^st 200m 3^rd, Darlene Musgrove 40-49 1500m 3^rd, Lynda Douglass 100m 2^nd 200m 3^rd Cristine Suffolk Open 5km 2^nd 40-49 1500m 1^st, 3km 2^nd.

Rhys Burinaga, competing in his first Country Championships in the 10 years division claimed double Gold in both the discus and shotput while Ethan Havadjia 10 yrs won a silver medal in the 1500m. The 14 years boys division was a sea of Yellow with 6 boys competing from the club with outstanding success Zac Havadjia 100m Hurdles 1^st, 200m hurdles 1^st, 100m 3^rd, 200m, 3^rd 400m 3^rd, Jye Edwards 1500m 3^rd, 800m 1^st, Oscar Edwards 2km Steeplechase 3^rd, Angus Pryde 800m 2^nd Long Jump 3^rd, Liam Dooley High Jump 2^nd, Hayden Rodda 16 yrs Hammer 3^rd, 200m 3^rd, Harry Scouller Open 800m 3^rd, Peter Dooley 50-59 800m 1^st 1500m 1^st,  Geoff Crook 50-59 Javelin 2^nd, Doug McNally 60+ Long Jump 1^st, Shotput 2^nd, Javelin 2^nd.

Whilst there were plenty of medals won by individual club members this year’s relay teams set the track alight with athletes keen to run for their club and all members showing plenty of speed after a long day of competition. The 30+ Women’s team saw our long distance runners turn their hand at a 100m sprint doing a brilliant job and were just shy of a medal coming home in 4^th place, Congratulations Lynda Douglass, Darlene Musgrove, Cristine Suffolk and Alison Havadjia.

The 13 Boys relay team had some handy inclusions this year with some of our speedy girls which saw the A Team of Sebastian Webb, Jade Mustapic, Shenay Edwards and April Rodda storm home for a silver medal and our B Team of Rhys Burinaga, Ethan Havadjia, Tara Mustapic and Sonja Rodda claiming a well deserved Bronze. The 15 Years Boys teams put on a terrific show with our A team of Angus Pryde, Zac Havadjia, Cameron Musgrove and Jye Edwards winning the Gold Medal and our B Team of Sebastian Webb, Liam Dooley, Jade Mustapic and Shenay Edwards claiming the Bronze. 

But after a year of friendly banter and secret training sessions it was time for the 30+ Men’s teams to hit the track not only running for medals but the more important 10 second challenge (A Team age total of 169 years to beat the “older” B Team age total 226 years, by more than 10 seconds) the A Team of Andrew Havadjia, Andrew Rodda, David Webb and Peter Dooley also known as the “Havadjia Jets” were trying to claim some last minute time adjustments due to “speedy” Paul Musgrove out due to injury, however, Peter Dooley was more than up to the challenge with his inclusion and their team claimed the Gold Medal. However, the B Team “The Master Blasters” of Bernard Condon, Glen Mustapic, Geoff Crook and Doug McNally were feeling thirsty and determined and their 4^th place finish with just a 7.7 second margin saw the “blasters” claim the beverages for the 2^nd year running.

Apologies to any athletes who may have been overlooked in the medal results due to the large numbers, full results can be found on the web at NSW Athletics.

Good luck to all our athletes who are heading to Sydney this weekend to compete in the NSW Youth Championships to be held at Sydney Olympic Park.

On the local front Wednesdays track competition see’s the return of the 100m and 1km handicap events which always add some excitement and great racing to the nights programme.

Wednesday nights  Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees it is on this website or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there. 

  Happy Nowra Team members celebrating their medal wins at the end of Saturdays competition

The humid sticky air of Friday evening didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the runners who took on the pairs run at the testing Culburra course.  And a great night of running it was!  Newcomer Patricia Bailey crossed the line first, a whole minute and a half ahead of second placegetter Damien Smith, and Bradley Sawyers nipped at Damian’s heels for third place! Great running everyone, congratulations!

The pairs run saw some exciting competition, with Damien Smith and Patricia Bailey featuring once again as the outright winners!  Well done guys, I’m sure you’re both now enjoying the fruits of your labour, or should I say, chocolate! Running on fire for second place were Peter Khourey and Paul Jennings, coming in only 15 seconds apart. And racing in for a bite of the chocolate were third placegetters Darren Smith and Zahra Wells, who, incidentally were only 7 seconds apart. Fantastic effort everyone, it’s amazing how the lure of chocolate can get those feet moving.  Did someone mention chocolate?

This Friday’s run, which is round 4 of Series 3, will be held at the Tomerong course, meeting at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Afterwards, Peter Khourey has kindly invited everyone back to his home for a sausage sizzle. Yum! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Finally, just a reminder that next Friday’s run, round 5, will be held at Vincentia, not Nowra as was previously scheduled, due to the Nowra Show being on.

New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening.  

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.    

Nowra Athletics Club set to tackle Country Champs !!

A strong contingent of Nowra athletes are heading to Newcastle this weekend to compete in the NSW Athletics Country Championships. The Country Championships is a highlight for members during the Track and Field season as the athletes enjoy competition from Country Athletic Clubs across NSW.

Cameron Musgrove competing at last years Championships

Athletes are reminded to check the Athletics NSW Website this week for a full list of competitors and revised timetable. ALL athletes are to compete in the Nowra Club uniform complete with black shorts/compression tights with their ANSW competitor number clearly displayed. Athletes competing in Track events please check in as soon as you arrive at the track. To Club Shirt Information

Thank you once again to Bomaderry IGA for their generous sponsorship of our club, assisting families with costs associated for the Country Championship

Last Wednesday’s Track and Field Holiday Competition was a great opportunity for athletes to fine tune their preparations for Country and also provided a great spectacle with Scott Richardson, Byron Goodsell, Lauren Johnson and Lynda Douglas showing their brilliant form in the sprint races. Welcome to new club member Lucy Marron who debuted with a new record for the 14/15 years girls High Jump of 1.51m. Congratulations Lucy.

Last week’s holiday competition can be found in the Current Results of this website. This Wednesday night’s Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm.

If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please click the appropriate button on this club website or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there.

 Ben Bishop & Jade Mustapic - Team Captains with the Challenge Cup won in New Zealand

Nowra Athletics Club athlete Jade Mustapic was given the honour of being selected as NSW Team Captain for the NSW Little Athletics representative team that have just returned home after a successful tour of New Zealand.

The tour is for the Under 11 and Under 12 year age groups and is held annually, alternating between NSW and New Zealand. 

Jade was announced captain the night prior to the Trans Tasman Challenge, with the selection based on Jade’s personal attributes displayed during the tour of Sportsmanship, Citizenship and Leadership.

 The announcement was all the more special due to Jades age of ten, being one of the younger athletes on tour; Jade was chosen as female captain from 55 athletes.

The NSW team were dominant during the challenge and were thrilled to bring the much coveted cup back to Australia. Jade addressed the crowd at the end of the challenge thanking the New Zealand people for the great memories and fun had while on tour and inviting them to Australia to compete in 2013.

Nowra Athletics club athletes Jade Mustapic, Shenay Edwards have returned home after some outstanding results from the NSW Little Athletics New Zealand Tour.

Shenay Edwards U/11  years, enjoyed many successes whilst on tour.

Girls 400m on dias. 1st Edita Grindbergs (Manly Waringah Little Athletics) 2nd Shenay Edwards 3rd Jade Mustapic

Shenay has produced well earned PB s in carnivals leading up to the challenge lowering her 800m time to 2.27 and 1500 to 5.2?

 On the challenge day Shenay claimed 2 silver medals in the 400m & 800m and a Gold Medal in the 4 x 400m relay.

Jade Mustapic also competed in the U/11 year’s division and put in a gutsy run in her 400m Final to bring home a bronze medal and backed up in the afternoon to place 5^th in her 200m final. Jade also rounded out her day with a Gold Medal as a part of the 4 x 400m relay team.

The girls are now looking forward to competing for the club in the  Athletics  NSW Country Championships in Newcastle 0n 27-29th January..

The Nowra Athletics Club Holiday Competition will continue  next  Wednesday night (25 Jan.) with a mix of Track and Field events designed to benefit all competitors entered in the Country Championships.

Track and Field - 11th January, 2012

Nowra Athletics Club has conducted Holiday Competitions on the 4th and 11th January with events to provide some training for the athletes entered in the Country Championships which will be conducted at Glendale, Newcastle on January 27,28 and 29. Athletes are reminded that you must wear the correct Nowra Club uniform to compete, official club top and BLACK shorts, etc.

Although the last two weeks were designed to provide basic training no one told three of our young ladies who proceeded to break records in the field events. Lacey Bruce now holds records in the 16/17yr triple jump and long jump, Samantha Peace broke the 14/15yr discus record and Kyrah Hush now holds the 16/17yr javelin and shot put records.

New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club.  For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226. 

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this  Website.

Andrew Havadjia Competing in the 2011 Country Championships is competing again this year.

Paul Musgrove Competing in the 2011 Country Championships is competing again this year.

Nowra Athletics Club News
9th January, 2012

Nowra Athletics Club junior athletes, Jade Mustapic and Shenay Edwards will be a formidable duo when they represent NSW Little Athletics this Sunday in the Trans Tasman Challenge in Auckland, New Zealand.

Shenay Edwards and Jade Mustapic

The girls were 1^st and 2^nd fastest qualifiers in one of their favourite events the 400m, an event which has seen both the girls’ medal at a State Championship level.  All athletes that competed at the selection trials were to nominate a minimum of 2 Track events and 2 Field events. Due to Jade and Shenay’s strengths as Multi Athletes they were both chosen to compete in the challenge in both their chosen track and field events.

Jade will contest the 200 & 400m sprints for her Track and the Discus and Shotput for her field events. At the NSW selection trials Jade placed 1^st in the 200, 2^nd in the 400m, 4^th in Discus and Shotput.

Shenay will contest the 400 & 800m track events and field events of Long Jump and Shotput. At the NSW selection trials Shenay placed 1^st in both the 400 & 800m, 3^rd in Long Jump and 6^th in Shotput.

Both girls recently continued their winning form at the Mid South Coast Zone Little Athletics Championships and are looking forward to competing against the New Zealand athletes.

The Nowra Athletics Club wishes you the best of luck girls. You are both fine ambassadors for our club and NSW Little Athletics!

Summer Road Run – Cambewarra - 6th January

 Round one of Series three of the Summer Road Runs was held at the testing 6km Cambewarra course on Friday evening with thirty odd competitors taking on the challenge  after the revelries of the Christmas/new year break. Those inevitable news year’s resolutions brought back some old faces as well as new ones to the joy of running and on that note a big warm welcome goes out to Paul Duncan, our newest member of the road running clan!

Those hotfooted backmarkers showed what they were made of by taking the accolades for the first three spots this week. Running on fire in anticipation of winning chocolate were Paul Jennings taking first place, followed closely by Bill Broughton for second and coming in for third with her trusty dog who ran the whole way with her was Chrissie Suffolk.   Great effort everyone, well done. A special mention must go out to Fay and Henry Suffolk who provide the much needed drink station on the Cambewarra course. Thankyou both, it is very much appreciated.

A runner’s dream meal is chocolate and cake and handicapper Kevyn Davis was presented with just that on Friday night. Laura Prince and Zahra Wells showed their culinary style with their version of chocolate cake - a cake made in the style of a Cadbury chocolate, purple wrapper and all!  Well done girls, however, I don’t know if your efforts will score a better handicap for you both this week!

Erowal Bay is the venue of choice for this Friday’s road run. Please meet at the fire station at 6.15pm ready for a 6.30pm start. New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.  

. "Running is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed."

- Charles Schultz       

Nowra Athletics Club News
27th December, 2011

Summer Road Run – Vincentia- 23rd December 

Fun and festivities were the order of the day for the final road run of series two which was held at beautiful Vincentia on Friday. Everyone was in the Christmas spirit, taking on the Christmas run scavenger hunt with enthusiasm and if that wasn’t enough, they then tested their brainpower with the trivia questions. The grand winners this year, being the only team to score 100 per cent on the trivia questions were none other than Zahra Wells and Laura Prince (mind you there were only two questions); however, they did come in last on the run! Well done girls, a big turnaround from last year’s effort where you came in last with the trivia component and first with the run! This just goes to prove, contrary to popular belief, runners do have intelligence!

With series two now finished, results have been tallied and the top three placegetters announced. Taking the accolades for first place is Dean “Corner cutter” Bryce, second placegetter is Mathew Davis and coming in for third is Ed Egan.   Congratulations guys, great effort! A special mention must go to Lisa Carroll who just missed out on third place by one point! Look out guys, she is running on fire and will get you in series three!

Series Three starts on Friday January 6^th 2012. The run will be at the Cambewarra course, meeting at the village hall on Main Road at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. However, there will be a social run this Friday night meeting at Eric and Eva Moeller-Duhme’s home in North Nowra at 6.30pm. Let’s see who is game enough for a run after all the indulgences of Christmas!

For any enquiries regarding summer road runs, Kevyn Davis is your point of contact on 4447 8309 and for Track and Field, contact club secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226. 

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club website.

Club members are reminded that the Country Championships are our next big event .These championships will be conducted at Glendale, Newcastle on January 27,28 and 29.

The Entry form  for the Country Championships is on this site. To Entry Form.  Entry fees are subsidized by the Club for the first event you enter. The club also assists with accommodation expenses.

Contact  the club Secretary, Jan Gibb (44406226) without delay.

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now.  Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it."

   --Priscilla Welch, Master Marathon Great

Records were tumbling for the girls at last Wednesdays Track and Field Competition for Nowra Athletics Club with six records in total broken on the night. The only track record to be broken went to Shenay Edwards who put in a brilliant 800m run to break a 22 year old record for the 10-11 years girls in a time of 2.30. Lacey Bruce put in a dominant display on the field breaking records in the Triple Jump, Shot Put and Discus in the 16/17 years category and Samantha Peace further improved the marks with records in the Shotput and Discus in the girls 12/13 years age division.

The C & D Grade boys combined on the night with Rhys Burinaga dominate with his wins in the sprints and Ethan Havadjia putting in for his 800m first place.

A heavy training session the previous day didn’t seem to worry Harry Scouller who was in full flight on the night with a brilliant near record breaking run in the 800m and backed up after this race for 2 wins in the 80 & 200m sprints. Tim Hughes also produced a solid run coming second in his 200m race. In B Grade Zac Havadjia showed why he is an athlete to watch after breaking 2 Zone Little Athletics records last weekend he again produced some great results on the night with wins in the 80, 200 & 800m. Well done Zac. In the Vets the win went to Peter Dooley, followed closely home by  Paul Davidson and Scott Johnson who always put in fantastic runs in the 800m and last Wednesday was no different with a close finish for these talented men.

In the women’s B Grade field events Ava Jeffrey was the winner in the Discus with Liv Rodda edging out Ava for the win in the Shotput. In the Vets women’s division Donna Johnson was on fire with wins in both the Discus and Shotput.    In C Grade girls Discus Annie Peace and Jade Mustapic are enjoying some great competition this season with Annie taking the win in the Discus. In D Grade Tara Mustapic continued her recent successes with a win in Discus in her grade. In the girls D Grade Long Jump it was a close battle at the top with Kyra McKinnon winning this division.

In the C & D Grade Boys combined Macauley Dallas won the Discus and Rhys Burinaga won the Long Jump. In B Grade Zac Havadjia showed his multi talents winning the Shot and Discus and Tyson Chivers won the High Jump. In A grade Hayden Rodda won the Shot and Discus double and Tim Hughes won the High Jump. Bill Pomplun showed his field prowess with wins in the Discus, Shot and Triple Jump.

A reminder to all our athletes that the highlight of our Track and Field Calendar, the NSW Country Championships is fast approaching, this year’s event is to be held at Glendale Sports Centre in Newcastle on the weekend of the 28^th and 29^th of January. The club generously reimburses the entry fee for the first event entered for every athlete competing. Please contact Jan Gibb ASAP if you wish to enter the upcoming Country Championships.

Last week’s full results can be found in the Current Results section of this website. The next Track and Field competition will resume after the Christmas Break on Wednesday the 4^th January 2012. Field events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm.  If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please go to this  website  or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there. 

Erowal Bay was bustling with the rhythm of the sure footed runners who took on the 6km challenge on Friday night. A good turnout assured a night of exciting competition with the first three places taken out by a strong female contingent. Congratulations go to Di Court, who ran with gusto to take out 1^st place. Well done, Di, good to see you back.  Chasing Di was determined runner Sky Martin who claimed the honour of second place and hot on the heels of Sky was Debbie Sansom, taking the accolades for third. Fantastic effort girls! I’m sure you enjoyed those chocolates you won, you definitely earned them! 

Scott Martin, Ed Egan, Dean Bryce, Bill Broughton (back), Peter Khourey (front) and Darren Morris enjoying a beer after the 6km run at the recent Cambewarra run.

 This Friday nights run will be held at the scenic Vincentia course, meeting at Plantation Point Reserve at around 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. This will be our annual Christmas run, so be sure to bring some nibbles to share and drinks to enjoy after the run.   Looking forward to seeing you there!  

 New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening.  

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.       

-"A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best."

- Ken Doherty

Nowra Athletics Club News
12th December, 2011

A few rain spots did not deter the few Nowra Athletics Club members from completing Round 7 of the Summer pointscore last Wednesday .

The Club will conduct the last Track and Field events,  Pointscore Round  8  this Wednesday 14th December.

Club members have suffered an interrupted season due to wet weather and we hope that on Wednesday night we can get some events conducted.

With a break of three weeks over the Christmas New Year period, Club members are reminded that the Country Championships are the next big event .These championships will be conducted at Newcastle on January 27,28 and 29.

You need to know that Entry forms for the Country Championships will be available this Wednesday evening. Entry fees are subsidized by the Club for the first event you enter. The club also assists with accommodation expenses.

If you for some reason cannot be present tonight or we suffer a washout you should contact the club Secretary, Jan Gibb (44406226) without delay.

We hope that the weather will be kind next year. 

2012 events will commence on January 4^th.

I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will.  -  Clint Eastwood

The rain that dogged the Shoalhaven all week finally held off for Friday evening and allowed for some comfortable running at the picturesque albeit tough 6km Cambewarra course. Approximately 20 or so competitors turned up for a bite of the cherry or should I say chocolate, the enticing carrot dangling in the distance!

This week saw some great running, with the first three positions won amongst some fierce rivalry. First position was taken out by Bronwyn Jeffrey, who, running like a demon, led the race all the way!  Well done, Bronwyn!  Taking the accolades for second spot was none other than Bronwyn’s husband, Doug! Great running Doug, good to see you chasing after your wife!  Running off a handicap of 18 minutes was backmarker Scott Martin, who absolutely flew through the course with smooth precision to claim third place. Fantastic effort, Scott, however, I think the handicapper will have his eye on you this Friday!

Interesting to note the running styles of Zahra Wells and Sarah Martin this week. Taking a leaf out of the book of the master of corner cutting, Dean Bryce, they thought they’d cut short the run by about 1km on the last stretch; once again the handicapper was completely unaware of such goings on and I’m sure the girls are wondering if it was all worth it; like the master himself, they didn’t come close to winning a chocolate, in fact they came last! Hmmm, is there a lesson to be learnt here? Perhaps they all should just buy their own chocolate!.

This Friday nights running will be held at Erowal Bay. Please meet at the Fire Station Park at around 6.15pm ready for a 6.30pm start. All courses are approximately 6kms and newcomers are most welcome, so come along and give it a go. Looking forward to seeing you there, and you might win a chocolate.

For any enquiries regarding summer road runs,Kevyn Davis is your point of contact on 4447 8309. For Track and Field, contact club secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226. For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club website.

“To get to the finish line, you'll have to try lots of different paths."
 - Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon (Must be a relative of the above mentioned runners.)

Nowra Athletics Club News
 5th December, 2011

Congratulations to two of our clubs athletes who put in some outstanding performances at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on the weekend. Samantha Peace has won Gold in the National championships in the 14 Years Discus event and Harry Scouller claimed two Bronze Medals in the 400m and 800m. Well Done Sam and Harry we are proud of you.

Last Wednesday night it was all smiles for members of the Nowra Athletics Club as they finally were able to compete in Round 6 of the club competition after weeks of cancellation due to rain.

The night got underway with the field events and in the boys C Grade Sebastian Webb got a nice jump away to win his division in Long Jump and Lucas Johnson also jumping well to win D Grade. In B Grade men’s Javelin Byron Goodsell held out his opponents with a well deserved win and in the Vets Geoff Crook and Andrew Havadjia battled it out with Geoff taking a narrow win.

In Girls C Grade Brin McKinnon had a great night of jumping winning the high jump and second in the Long Jump with Jess O’Donnell the winner of D Grade Long Jump. Also in D Grade Kyla Davidson showed all her strength with a fantastic Shotput win.

In the ladies A Grade Tori Sayer was dominant with wins in both Discus and Javelin.

Nowra Athletics Club Under 14 Boys Bronze Medallists in the 4 x 100m relay team which competed at this year’s NSW Country Championships.
 L – R;  Liam Dooley, Zac Havadjia, Sebastian Webb and Cameron Musgrove.

 On the track and the sprints were close races across all the grades but the 1km event proved to be more of a test for some. Brodie Nelson won the boys C grade just ahead of Sebastian Webb and in D Grade Ethan Havadjia enjoyed his win. In the B Grade division Zac Havadjia was closely followed home by Liam Dooley. Jack Rodda won the A Grade 1km and in the Vets Peter Dooley took the win just ahead of Paul Davidson.

Jade Mustapic put in a dominant run for her win in C Grade 1km and keeping it in the family Tara Mustapic also won her 1km event in D Grade Division 1. Annabelle Dallas put in a great effort to win D Grade Division 2. In the Ladies Veteran Division consistent club performer Helen O’Donnell secured a comfortable win.

A reminder to all our athletes that the highlight of our Track and Field Calendar, the NSW Country Championships is fast approaching, this year’s event is to be held at Glendale Sports Centre in Newcastle on the weekend of the 28^th and 29^th of January. The club generously reimburses the entry fee for the first event entered for every athlete competing. Jan will be handing out information and entry forms shortly.

Last week’s full results can be found in the the Current Results pages on this website. This Wednesdays Track and Field Field events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard.

Registration for new members is from 5.30pm. Could all athletes please make sure they have completed an application form for membership prior to this Wednesdays competition. If anyone would like further information including our season program, the schedule of fees or a  Membership Application Form they are all on this website or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

.

Sorry there is no report this week. See the message from our Road Run Reporter below

Hi Guys,

I didn't get a report done this week as I tried to contact Kevyn a few times yesterday re the info to write the report but couldn't get hold of him. Sorry about that. 

Hooroo,
FloJo

Kevyn was probably hiding some where eating his Gold Chocolate Medal and getting next weeks handicaps worked out.

I know you road runners will miss FlJo's quotes so here is one! - Berncon

Ability is what you are capable of doing.

Motivation determines what you do.

Attitude determines how well you do it.

--Lou Holtz

Nowra Athletics Club News
 28th November, 2011

Nowra Athletics Club News
 21st November, 2011

Track and Field - 16th November, 2011

There is no report due to rain on Wednesdays for the past two weeks.

Click on the link above to see the secretary's message  and see if we can get some competition in before the Country Championships.
 

13th Australian Masters Games

Nowra Athletics Club members Lynda Douglass and Cristine Suffolk photographed (left) on the second day of the games  with their Gold Medal haul.

A Great result ladies for the N S W Athletics Team.

Your Nowra Club is proud of you.

Summer Road Run – Culburra -18th November

Warm, sticky conditions didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the large group of runners who contested round 3 of series 2 of the summer road runs at Culburra on Friday. 

 Although the course is considered less challenging than some of the others in the current series, it is a two lap track, which can be just as testing.  However, all this only added to the spectacular night of running that unfolded! It was an absolute blanket finish for the first three positions, with only 6 seconds between first, second and third!  Braedon Gernyi ran like a graceful gazelle, using those long legs in what appeared to be an effortless stride to pip backmarker Peter Khourey at the post. Peter put a fantastic effort in, being only 3 seconds behind Braedon and 3 seconds ahead of third placegetter Paul Jennings who is running like a demon at the moment!  What a dynamic finish; congratulations guys, great effort! However I reckon the handicapper has his eye on all three of you now, lookout! A full listing of results can be found on the Nowra Athletics club website. 

This Friday’s road run will be a “pair’s event”, which will be held at the Tomerong course. Running kicks off at 6.30pm, so arrive around 6.15pm for administration purposes. Looking forward to seeing there! Newcomers are always welcome.

Due to continuous rain, Wednesday night Track and Field has had 4 weeks of cancelled events. A suggestion has been made IF we cannot compete on a Wednesday evening; we have a CONTINGENCY PLAN to compete on the next SATURDAY AFTERNOON OR EVENING at a time to be decided. Please contact club secretary Jan Gibb as soon as possible if you support this plan.  

For enquiries regarding summer road runs, Kevyn Davis is your point of contact on 4447 8309 and for Track and Field, contact club secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226. 

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this Nowra Athletics Club website.

-“The will to win means nothing if you haven't the will to prepare.”

                                      Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner

Nowra Athletics Club News
 7th November, 2011

Track and Field - 2nd November, 2011

Despite the rain there were some superb results recorded at last Wednesday’s track and field meet for members of Nowra Athletics Club. The athletes appreciate our hard working volunteers and officials even more on these nights, as they worked in the rain so as many events as possible were conducted, so to all our volunteers a HUGE Thank You.

On the track the C Grade boys enjoyed plenty of competition. Harry Parrish continues to improve putting in some great performances in the 80 & 200m where he was placed 2^nd and enjoyed solid win in the 800m. It was a blanket finish for the majority of boys in the 80 & 200m with Brodie Nelson, Harry and Sebastian Webb at the front of the field for the older C grade boys.

April & Sonja Rodda & Kyla Davidson all put in an outstanding effort in C Grade Girls, with April & Sonja also putting in a great run in the 800m, well done girls.

The D Grade Division 2 girls were all putting in a superb effort with Annabelle Dallas, Bailey Hayburn and Emily Burinaga all racing well. In D Grade Division 1 Ella Davidson put in a great effort with 2^nd place in both the 80 & 200m races.

Lauren Johnson was all class in the A Grade women’s events winning both the 80 & 200m, and Samantha Chittenden won the double in B Grade. In the Vets Division Darlene Musgrove worked hard on the night doing the sprints and backing up for a superb run in the 2km.

The A Grade Men’s sprints were exciting to watch with Scott Richardson, Byron Goodsell and Mitchell Pink putting in for a great race with Scott taking line honours. Veteran Paul Musgrove wasn’t too far behind the A Grade boys with outstanding races in his 80 & 200m. David Webb kept Paul honest in the sprints with some great results and also did the 800m for some “secret handicap training” !!! In B Grade mens James Crowther won the sprint double.

The field events were closely contested in the C grade boys with Charlie Parish finishing in 1^st place closely followed by Macauley Dallas in 2nd. In the C Grade Girls April Rodda won the Long Jump with Annie Peace 1^st place in Discus. In D Grade Ella Davidson jumped into 1^st place in the Long Jump and Tara Mustapic led the field to 1^st place in Discus.

In the A Grade womens field events Samantha Peace won the Discus and Shotput, Lacey Bruce was close behind for 2^nd place.The Veteran Mens Field events saw Doug McNally winning Discus, and Shotput and Paul Davidson in High Jump.

Last week’s full results can be found in the results section of this website. This Wednesdays  Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm.

Could all athletes please make sure they have completed an application form for membership prior to tonight’s competition. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please click Current Program on this website or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226. We look forward to seeing you there.
 

Summer Road Run – 4th November, 2011

Round one of series two of the summer road runs was held at the Erowal Bay course, amidst pleasant conditions on Friday evening. A good rollup of twenty plus runners took up the challenge of the arduous course, all vying for a nibble at the chocolate enticer! 

This week’s top three positions were taken out by the hardworking younger members of the club, mind you; they do have younger, fresher legs than us more mature runners!  Congratulations go to Holly Bond, who grabbed first position 10 seconds ahead of second placegetter Dimi Havadjia and placing third was Blake Foggo, 20 seconds behind Dimi. Very close running indeed, well done!  Dimi and Blake are running particularly well, improving their times considerably each week, they are two young runners to keep your eyes on. 

Placing’s 4^th through to 8^th were stacked like the recent Melbourne Cup, with only 15 seconds between them, fantastic handicapping Mr Handicapper! All results can be accessed on the club website.  

This Friday night’s running will be held at the scenic Vincentia course, meeting at the Plantation Point reserve at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Looking forward to seeing you all there and who will win that elusive chocolate this week!

New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening.  

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit the informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.

-It’s rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.
                                                                                                          -Adidas Sports   

Nowra Athletics Club News
 31st October, 2011

Track and Field - 26th October,2011

A heavy track after recent rain didn’t deter the enthusiastic athletes from Nowra Athletics Club last Wednesday night with plenty of action both on the track and on the field. The track got underway with the 60m sprints, in D Grade Boys Rhys Burinaga led the way with plenty of determination and great running shown by club youngsters Lucas Johnson and Ethan Havadjia. In C Grade Sebastian Webb edged out Hayden Strand to take the wins in the sprints but it was in the 600m that Hayden Strand kept the pace on to take a well deserved win.

It was great racing for the girls in the Junior races with D Grade Division 2 races coming down to the wire among the front runners Bailey Hayburn and Annabelle Dallas, fantastic girls. D Grade Division 1 Jess O’Donnell was in form taking the wins, Kyra Mckinnon and Jacinta Smith were close behind. Tara Mustapic showed her endurance winning the 1500m. In the C Grade Sprints Bree O’Donnell and Brin Mckinnon enjoyed a close race and consistent 1500m runner Ella Pratt put in a solid performance on the track.

In A Grade Lacey Bruce took the wins with Samantha Chittenden running strongly for 1st place in B Grade. In the Vets Darlene Musgrove ran solidly all night contesting the sprints and the 1500m. Lisa Carroll and Claire Pitkethly consistent club runners put in another great run in the 1500m.

In the B Grade Mens Zac Havadjia was dominant in the sprints and 1500m. In the 600m James Crowther was first home closely followed by Oscar Edwards. In A grade Byron Goodsell won the sprints and Alex Pitkethly set the track alight in the 1500m with an outstanding time on a heavy track of 4.23m The Vets sprinters didn’t disappoint with great racing from Paul Musgrove, David Webb, Andrew Havadjia and Scott Martin. In the 600 and 1500m Scott Johnson, Peter Dooley and Matt Brennan put in some fine performances.

In the D Grade Girls Discus Tara Mustapic and Jacinta Smith took the honours and Kyra Mckinnon was strong in Shotput taking 1st place. Sonja and April Rodda were well placed and throwing well in C Grade. In the C Grade boys Ollie Parrish showed his strength winning the Discus and Shot Put double and Rhys Burinaga was closely behind winning D Grade.
Tori Sayer had her Javelin talent on show winning the A Grade womens Javelin and Kyra Hush dominated the womens B Grade on the field.

In the senior mens Javelin Alex Pitkethly showed his athletics talent with an outstanding Javelin throw of 41.2m easily winning this event. Tyson Chivers was strong in B Grade and Geoff Crook edged out Andrew Havadjia for the win in the Vets.

Last week’s full results can be found in the Current Results section of this website. This Wednesdays  Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP and could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the notice board. Registration for new members is from 5.30pm. Could all athletes please make sure they have completed an application form for membership prior to tonight’s competition. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please go to Current Program or  Membership Forms  on this website. Or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 -  we look forward to seeing you there.
 

Summer Road Run – 28th October, 2011

 A pleasantly warm Friday evening saw the start of Series Two of the summer road runs at Cambewarra Village.  And what a great night of running it was! Over thirty competitors took part and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces come back to the challenge and friendly rivalry of running. 

A big warm welcome goes out to Tammy Jones, Alison Strand, Perry Strand, Di Court and The Jeffrey’s, Doug and Bronwyn!  Good to see you all back!  Having said that, you lot didn’t have to come and win the chocolates, now did you! But you did, and, in my books, that is just showing off! That’s right, taking the accolades for first position was Tammy Jones, a whole minute ahead of second placegetter, Doug Jeffrey and running well to take third place was Di Court. 

Friday night was also “pairs night”, and of course Tammy, Doug and Di featured in the winner’s circle there as well! First place in the pairs division went to Tammy Jones and Alison Strand; second place went to Doug Jeffrey and Dimi Havadjia and third was taken out by Di Court and Bill Broughton. Congratulations everyone, fantastic effort! However, be aware, a little birdy told me the handicapper has his eyes wide open!  

This Friday night’s run will held at Erowal Bay, meeting at the Fire Station Park. Be sure to arrive at 6.15pm ready for a 6.30pm start. Looking forward to seeing there! 

New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening.  

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this informative Nowra Athletics Club Website.   

Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?’ The answer is usually: 'Yes'."
-Paul Tergat, Kenyan professional marathoner.

Nowra Athletics Club News
 24th October, 2011

Track and Field - 19th October

Fine weather greeted a good roll up of Nowra Athletics Club members who took part in round 3 of the summer pointscore. Good performances right through the grades were a feature of the competition which got underway with field events at all points of the ground. 

The highlight of the round were the performances in the lower grades where some fine jumping was noted and in D grade top jumps were recorded by Jessica O’Donnell, Casey Johnson, Bailee Hayburn and Kyra McKinnon in the Girls event while the boys top jumper was Rhys Burinaga. The D graders also recorded good efforts in the Shot Put.

The C graders jumped and threw up a storm as well. A fine long jump from Sebastian Webb (4.15m) was matched at the other end of the age scale by veteran Paul Musgrove (4.60m) Charlie and Harry Parrish, Hayden Strand, MaCauley Dallas and Billy Hayburn were the top throwers.

On the track fine 1k runs were recorded by Ella Pratt, Jessica O’Donnell, Hayden Strand and Lucas Johnson.

In the sprints Brin McKinnon and Breeana O’Donnell , Hayden Strand, Brennen Tipping and Sebastian Webb were the speedy C graders. The D grade speedsters included Kyra McKinnon, Jessica O;Donnell, Rhys Burinaga and Lucas Johnson. These youngsters are very keen and some great competition is already showing good improvement in their results.

The A and B graders and the Veterans are also keen on their particular events. Good throwing and fine efforts on the track were recorded. Doug McNally added to his Veterans Discus record, Kyra Hush, Tori Sayer, Geoff Crook.,Jack and Hayden Rodda, Paul Davidson all threw Discus and Javelin up to their best standard.

The Rodda clan were jumping out of their shoes with Liv, Jack and Hayden all high jumping well ,so too the two Pauls Davidson and Musgrove.

The track lit up in the sprints with Scott Richardson leading the way followed by Byron Goodsell , Jack  and Hayden Rodda and Tim Hughes. These young lads can certainly benefit from racing with a former Australian sprint champion. So too in the ladies events another former Australian champion Lauren Johnston can inspire and encourage the younger athletes. 

Some of our regular competitors were not with us last Wednesday due to various State meets. One result we note was a Bronze medal for Jade Mustapic in the 200 metres at the State Primary Schools meet in Sydney.

An event of interest  coming up in November is the State track relay championships. There is a possibility that the Club may enter some teams and anyone interested should advise the Club Secretary, Jan Gibb (44460226) without delay. Some of our runners may also help to form South Coast teams. 

Wednesday night, round 4 of the summer pointscore will feature series 1 events. Club members are reminded that events start promptly at 6 pm with field events. You should arrive early so that any necessary administration can be completed before starting time.

The last run for Series One of the Summer Road Runs was held at the deceptively tough 6km Nowra course on Saturday. Warm weather added to the challenge, however, competitors put their best feet forward and gave it a good go; After all, the promise of chocolate as the dangling carrot will always get those feet moving!

 This week’s winner, a whole 30 seconds ahead of the second placegetter was Eva Moeller-Duhme! Fantastic effort Eva, I think a bit of secret training has been going on! Chasing her was backmarker Darrin Smith and 3^rd place was taken out by Paul Jennings, 20 seconds behind Darrin. Hmm, Darrin and Paul, do you think your great running was due to your midweek Indian carbloading dining efforts? Perhaps so! Interestingly, there was only 10 seconds between placing’s 4^th through to 9^th, that’s six runners in 10 seconds! Not bad handicapping I must say!  

Series Two of Summer Road Runs will commence this Friday October 28^th at the Cambewarra course, meeting at the Village Hall on Main Road.  Please note, the start time is 6.30pm, so do arrive at around 6.15pm or so. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

New members are always welcome at the Nowra Athletics Club and our Summer Road Runs. For enquiries regarding Track and Field contact Club Secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 and for the road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44478309 or simply come along on Friday evening.  

For comprehensive information about the Nowra Athletics Club’s competitions, results and upcoming events visit this Nowra Athletics Club Website.   

“I always felt free when I ran. I suppose that’s what was good about it.”
 Betty Cuthbert.  

Nowra Athletics Club News
  11th October, 2011

Week Two of Nowra Athletics Clubs Track and Field saw some outstanding times recorded on a heavy track and 4 Field Records broken. It was great to see all the athletes enjoying the night of competition at the same time producing fabulous results, well done everyone.

In the C Grade Boys division Billy Hayburn took out the 80 & 800m double with Harry Parish first home in the 200m. D Grade saw Rhys Burinaga win the 80 & 200m with Ethan Havadjia 1^st in the 800m. Hayden Rodda won the 80,200 & 800m in Men’s A Grade.

 In B Grade Men’s Dimi Havadjia won the 200m with Zac Havadjia 1^st in the 80 & 800m double, Andrew Waters just edged out his competition for a win in the 2km.

The Veteran mens 80 & 200m sprints were won by Andrew Havadjia showing us all where his sons get their talent from! Paul Davidson performed strongly in the 800m & 2km winning both of these races.

In C Grade Jade Mustapic sprinted home for 1^st place in the 80 & 200m. In the C Grade 800m, in form athlete Shenay Edwards was less than 1 second off a 32 year record with a well deserved win in 2.35. Jess O’Donnell showed a clean pair of heels in D Grade Division 1 in the 80, 200 & 800m and in D Grade Division 2 Anabelle Dallas won the 80, 800m double with Erin Martin taking out the 200m.

Womens A & B Grade numbers were down on the night with Sarah de Vries, Lacey Bruce and Gabby Brennan all winners on the night. The Veteran women’s races were hotly contested with the 80m won by Solvor Mellemstrand, Helen O’Donnell showing her versatility winning the 200, 800 & 2km.

In the Field Events in C Grade Boys, Discus was won by Ollie Parish with Harry Parish winning the Long Jump, talented young Discus thrower Rhys Burinaga won the D Grade Boys Discus and in doing so set a new club record, Rhys also won the Long Jump, Fantastic Effort Rhys.

Hayden Rodda won the Discus and Shot Put in the A Grade Men’s and Angus Clark won the double in B Grade. The Records keep falling for Doug McNally setting 2 New Records and winning the Shot Put and Discus in the Veteran Division, Congratulations Doug !

In C Grade Girls Annie Peace won the Discus and Shenay Edwards won the Long Jump. D Grade Discus was won by Tara Mustapic and Long Jump winner was Jess O’Donnell. Samantha Peace set another New Record winning the A Grade Women’s Discus event and also won the Shot Put, Great Effort Sam. The B Grade Discus and Shot Put was won by Madeleine Jeffrey. Sky Martin won the Veteran Women’s Discus and Alison Havadjia won the Shot Put.

Last week’s full results can be found in the Scoreboard section of today’s paper. Tonight’s Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, could all athletes please proceed to their field event as indicated on the noticeboard, registration for new members is from 5.30pm. Could all athletes please make sure they have completed an application form for membership prior to tonight’s competition. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please go to this club website or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there.

Summer Road Run - 1st October, 2011

Cool conditions with the threat of rain didn’t stop the enthusiasm of the light footed runners who ran the tough Culburra 6km course on Saturday. A contingent of twenty plus competitors took up the challenge, using all their strength and strategies to win that elusive chocolate! We even had two runners from the Bankstown Sports Club vying for that pot of gold or should I say, pot of chocolate! But alas there can only be one winner, and this week’s winner, ahead by a whole 30 seconds, was none other than Dimi Havadjia! Well done, Dimi, although I do wonder If amidst that giant head of hair of yours, you have wings hidden, giving you a flying start! Second place went to Dean “Corner Cutter” Bryce after tussling with Michelle Cumming the last couple of hundred metres, he pipped her at the post. Michelle earned her third placing graciously, being only two seconds behind Dean. However, she now has you in her sights Deano, look out!  

The Fitzroy Falls Marathon was also held on Saturday, with some Nowra Athletic Club runners braving the tough endurance course. Alex Pitkethly ran like a demon to win the 10km race in a time of 36.20, ahead of the second placegetter by a whole 41 seconds, amidst a field of 119 runners! Well done, Alex, fantastic effort! Congratulations must also go to Ed Egan and Scott Johnson who also put a fine effort in the 10km race. Angela Bond contested the 5km course, and, having a fantastic run, she was the third female home! Great effort Angela!    Congratulations also go to Annie Schofield, Karan Kenny and Eric Moeller-Duhme who all ran the gruelling 42km marathon! Such an incredible achievement, lots of salt baths ahead I’m sure!

This Saturdays run will be held at the Tomerong course. Please check the Nowra Athletics Club website for confirmation of the venue that the run will start from. Be sure to arrive at 4.45pm for a 5pm start. Looking forward to seeing who will win the choccy this week!

For any other enquiries regarding Track & Field contact our club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 46 0226 and for Summer Road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44 47 8309.

“Tomorrow is another day and there will be another battle.”
-          Sebastian Coe

Nowra Athletics Club News
 Track and Field - 21st September

Week One of Nowra Athletics Clubs Track and Field season commenced last Wednesday night and it was great to see the clubs regulars and new members all enjoying their first night of competition. Many of the clubs younger competitors are taking advantage of the athletics program to fine tune their events for the upcoming NSW Schools State competition and Skins Championship to be held at Sydney Olympic Park in October.

Annie Peace was congratulated on her outstanding Gold Medal win at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Darwin and after a busy week continued to throw well winning both the Discus and Shotput events in the Girls C Grade Division. Tara Mustapic won the D Grade Girls Discus and Shot Put was won by Jess O’Donnell. Kyra Hush won both the Javelin and Shotput in the A Grade Ladies with Liv Rodda winning the double in B Grade. In the Vets Division Helen O’Donnell kept the Shotput winning streak in the family with 1^st place in Shotput and Claire Pitkethly won the Javelin.

Hayden Strand led the Boys C Grade Field in High Jump and Shotput and Rhys Burinaga took out both the Discus and Shotput in D grade.  In the B Grade mens Tyson Chivers won the Javelin and Tim Morris won the ShotPut. Paul  Davidson was 1^st place in the Vets Mens Javelin with Doug McNally 1^st in Shotput with a sizzling mark of 8.48m and a new club record in the 60-69 years. Dougs Javelin throw of 27.06 also set a new club record, congratulations Doug !

Good weather conditions meant our athletes enjoyed their night of track racing, Alistair  Clark was keen to get some race practice in before he competes in the 800m at State in October enjoying a great win the 600m and also taking out the sprint double of 60 and 100m in C Grade. Rhys Burinaga is showing plenty of potential in both Track and Field winning both the 60 and 100m in D Grade. In A Grade Mens Mitchell Pink put on a great display of his speed with 1^st place in both of his events. In B Grade Tyson Chivers won the 60m James Crowther was 1^st in both the 100m and 600m. In the 1500m Oscar Edwards ran strongly after a successful cross country season well ahead of the field in 1^st place. David Webb won the sprint double in the Vets Mens and Paul Davidson won the 600 and 1500m.

Jade Mustapic in the C Grade girls won the 60 and 100m sprint double and led the field home strongly in the 600m, not to be outdone Jess O’Donnell won the D Grade Girls 60,100 and 600m. In B Grade Sarah de Vries also won her sprint double of 60 and 100m. In the Ladies Vets Helen O’Donell was the winner in the 100,600 and 1500, fantastic results
girls !

Last weeks full results can be found in the Scoreboard section of todays paper. Tonights Field Events commence at 6pm SHARP, with registration for new members from 5.30pm. Could all athletes please make sure they have completed an application form for membership prior to tonights competition. If anyone would like further information including our season program or schedule of fees please go to our club website at www.nowraathletics.org.au or phone club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 460226 we look forward to seeing you there.

Nowra Athletics Club News
 19th September, 2011

Track and Field - 14th September

Annette Peace  competing in the shot put last Wednesday night.

The club lived up to its “Family Friendly” motto with plenty of kids, mums and dads enjoying a taste of things to come with a selection of both track and field events. It was great to see the regulars and a warm welcome by Club President Kevyn Davis to our new members. Nowra Athletics Club has a number of experienced athletes and officials who are more than happy to help and encourage our new athletes when required.

This season our field events will commence at 6pm SHARP with administration prior from 5.30 to 5.50pm ONLY. The first of the track events will then commence at approximately 6.20pm.

All athletes competing in the Track and Field Events are placed in Graded competition making the night enjoyable and challenging for everyone. Week One commences with Track Events of 60/600m, 100m, Mini Medley Relay (Fun Event) and the 1500m. The Field Events are High Jump for C Boys and Girls (starting height 90cm) and Shot Put and Discus for C & D Boys & Girls. The A,B & V’s Men & Women have Javelin, Shot Put, Long & Triple Jump.

Annette Peace, one of our Junior Club members, won Gold in the  10yr Girls Discus at the National School Championship in Darwin last weekend with a Discus throw of 35.59m, fantastic Annette !!

Summer Road Run - 17th September, 2011
The picturesque albeit testing Cambewarra course was the challenge for the second series of the summer road runs on Saturday. Twenty odd runners took to streets for the 6km race, with the top three places yet again being filled by female competitors! Leonie Foggo had a case of déjà vu as she again sealed the deal for first position a whole two minutes ahead of the next placegetter!  Winning road runs two weeks in a row has only ever been achieved once before, a few years ago, by, you guessed it a female runner! Well done Leonie, can you do it again next week? Watch this page, readers! Consistent runner Lisa Carroll ran well to take second position and Eva Moeller-Duhme took third place after tussling all the way with Helen Redenbach. Now, this is for the male contingent out there. Two weeks in a row you’ve been beaten by the mighty girls, are you going to let it happen for a third time? It is fair to say the gauntlet has now been dropped!

It has been suggested that as well as running the standard 6km road run, a 3km course could also be added. This idea is currently brewing in the think tank, so if anyone is interested in running a 3km race, please let Kevyn Davis know as soon as possible. We anticipate a start date in the coming weeks.  Kevyn can be contacted on 4447 8309 regarding this and any other road run enquiries.

This Saturday’s road run is being held at Erowal Bay. Meet at Fire Station Park at 4.15pm for a 4.30pm start. So, if you haven’t run road runs before, come and give it a go, apart from getting fit, you may even win a chocolate!

For up to date information regarding Track & Field or Road Running, check this website where you can find an application form, schedule of fees and programs for both these summer competitions. 

Contact Jan Gibb, club secretary regarding Track and Field enquiries, 4446 0226 and for Summer Road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 4447 8309.  

-          “The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is I had the courage to start.”

-          John Bingham.

Nowra Athletics Club News
 12th September, 2011

Track and Field Season 2011/2012 Commences 14th September
With only a few weeks rest members of the Nowra Athletics club are keen to lace up their running shoes and head to the track for the upcoming  Summer Track and Field Season and for those who enjoy running or throwing, the club is a welcome place for new members for Track and Field competition.

The Track and Field season has something for everyone with field events of High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin and the running events offer both sprint events  from 60m up to 400m and middle to long distance from 800m up to 3km.

 The competition is graded into senior and junior age groups then athletes compete in various divisions so all levels of ability are catered for.

 For those athletes seeking extra competition the highlight of the Track and Field Season is the Athletics NSW Country Championships in January, in 2012 this event will be again held at Glendale Sports Centre in Newcastle. Club members look forward to great competition from their fellow country clubs and a nice dose of social enjoyment too ! Rumour has it that our “old fellas” are in secret relay training so it sounds like the 10 second challenge posted last year will be red hot. Athletics NSW also host a variety of events like the NSW Youth Championships and our up and coming athletes are well represented there.

If Track and Field sounds like something for you or your family, please arrive at Ron Brown Sports Ground at Shoalhaven tonight (14th September) with registration from 5.30pm, events start at 6pm, with the club pointscore commencing the following week. We look forward to seeing you there !

Jade Mustapic leading the field to take the
Gold Medal in the 800m at the NSW Country
Track and Field Championships 2011.

Summer Road Runs Commenced 3rd September
The first round of The Nowra Athletics Club’s Summer Road Runs started on Saturday September 3 with the 6km run being held on the picturesque Nowra course. It was a great day of running, especially for the female contingent, with the first three places taken by Leonie Foggo, Laura Prince and Helen Lucas consecutively!   Well done, girls, the promise of chocolate as the prize brings out the best running in all of us! Now for the guys, try and catch a female chasing chocolate, that’s the challenge!

A small number of enthusiastic runners took up the challenge of running the annual string relay from Bendeela on Sunday 11th September. Although numbers were down, an enjoyable day was had amidst spectacular spring weather. Well done Kevyn Davis, Lisa Carroll, Darren Smith, Brad Sawyers and Ed Egan. Everyone ran between 15kms and 19kms and Brad backed up after running his first half marathon, great effort Brad.  A special mention must also go to Ed Egan who was feeling rather wounded after a night of revelry!

This Saturday’s road run will be at the Cambewarra course.  Competitors should meet at the village hall on Main Road at 4.15pm for a 4.30pm start. We look forward to seeing you there !

 For further information regarding Track & Field or Road Running, check this  website where you can find an application form, schedule of fees  and programs  for both these summer competitions.

For any other enquiries regarding Track & Field contact our club secretary Jan Gibb on 44 46 0226  and for Summer Road runs contact Kevyn Davis on 44 47 8309.

                                                   -“One chance is all you need.”

                                                    -Jesse Owens.

Nowra Athletics Club News
3^rd September, 2011

 A spectacular day of spring sunshine set the scene for the second round of the Summer Road Runs on Saturday. Competitors enjoyed themselves running the 6km course along the picturesque Shoalhaven River walkway and through the streets of central Nowra.  An afternoon of good healthy competition was had by all.

There will be no road running this Saturday, as the annual “String Relay” will be held on Sunday September 11th. This year the run is from Bendeela to Berry. Runners need to meet at Kangaroo Valley Showground at 9.45am, prior to the official starting time of 10.30am from Bendeela, with an estimated completion time of around 4pm at Berry. If you haven’t done a string relay before, maybe this is the time to do it.  You can run as many or as little km’s as you want, no set rules, whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and the company of likeminded crazy runners along the way! A great day of fun and achievement is guaranteed to be the end result!  If you have any queries regarding the relay, contact Kevyn Davis on 4447 8309.

Just a reminder, the Summer Athletics Competition officially starts next Wednesday September 14th.  Ron Brown Sporting Complex (behind Shoalhaven High School) is the venue of choice, with events starting from 6pm and administration from 5.15pm. The first week is a practice night before the commencement of the graded pointscore the following week. Track and field has a great variety of events on offer for everyone, including sprints, middle distance running, long jump, high jump, javelin, shot put and discus. Age is no barrier at the family friendly Nowra Athletics Club, so come and give athletics a go, you may be surprised at what you can achieve.  

For additional enquiries, contact club secretary Jan Gibb on 4446 0226 or simply turn up on Wednesday night September 14th.

The Nowra Athletics Club welcomes new members to enjoy either or both of our Summer competitions. Further information concerning the Club’s competitions will  be posted on this website under "Current Program".

                         -“Don’t ask me why I run.  Ask yourself why you don’t.”

                        -Anonymous.

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