Cross Country at Longreach
An enormous turnout of runners and fabulous weather conditions made for a great afternoon of cross country running at the Longreach course on Saturday afternoon.
Families and friends once again making the most of life - enjoying the wide open spaces of the Shoalhaven!
With so many keen runners, club officials were forced to call for volunteers to man the turn around points in the 2km and 3km events. Fortunately some conscientious members came forward to assist and racing was underway.
Cathy Head was the first Division 1 runner home in the 2km event and was closely followed in by Max Vucic and Brendan Kellett. At the front of the Division 2 group runners Angus Clark, Stephanie Van Arkel and Michael Dunne all crossed the line within a few seconds of each other. Noteable performances in Division 3 came from Sophie Phillips, Angus Lowbridge, Jonty Bond and Luke Kellett.
The 3km event saw an extremely close finish with Mitchell Bricklebank crossing the line first while Nathan Weatherill and Leane Davidson almost tied for second place! In Division 2 Julie Evans, Ethan Dunne and Joel Brindle all had good runs finishing in near record times.
The warmer conditions made racing in the longer events a little more interesting. But as we all know Long and Medium course runners from the Nowra Athletics Club are hardened competitors and never make excuses!
Mick McDonnell, Michael Kest and Peter Heald were deserved winners in the various Divisions of the 5.6km Medium course event.
In Division 1 of the Long course event runners Bill Stahlhut, Adam Coulton and Linda Weatherill made light work of the hills finishing first. In the Division 2 contest Eva Moeller-Duhme posted a great time to claim 1st place while Sky Martin and Michelle Cumming also had terrific runs finishing second and third.
In other athletic news, club runners Cristine Suffolk (Gold) and Jeff Rayner (Silver) performed brilliantly in the 10km event at the State Road Run Championships held at Appin on the weekend. Fellow runners Jake Ring and Hayden Miller also represented the Club and competed with distinction in their chosen events.
Club members are reminded that Nowra Athletics Club will be conducting a Fun Teams Event and Family Picnic Day on Sunday 27th May at the Timberhills cross country course at Tomerong.
The event will be open to teams of runners (up to a maximum of 8) with 6 individual races with 2 team members competing in each. Individual runners will also be accepted and allocated to suitable teams.
Please make your enquiries now by contacting Kevyn Davis on 4447 8309 or by speaking to any committee member.
This Saturday’s Nowra Toyota Pointscore - Cross Country running will be at the Timberhills course, McKinnons Farm, Kell’s Road, Tomerong. To find Timberhills, simply drive South down the Princes Hwy and look for a right hand turn (Kell’s Road) marked with Cross-Country signs on the Tomerong by-pass. Travel up Kell’s Road for about 1.5km till you reach Timberhills on the right hand side.
Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Round 4 - Willandra & AGM Presentation Night 28 - 04 - 07
Nowra Athletics Club AGM and Presentation
The Nowra Athletics Club finished off another great season of athletics at its 47th Annual AGM and Presentation evening held in North Nowra on Saturday night.
Athletes, family and friends shared a few stories and enjoyed the presentations of awards and medals for athletic achievements for the 2006/07 Summer Athletics and 2006 Cross Country seasons.
Guests included Deputy Mayor Mr Peter Murphy and all “Life Members” of the Nowra Athletics Club.
Additions to the Club’s Life Members list, announced at the presentation, were John Price and Terry Bailey. Both gentlemen have for many years worked tirelessly for the club and the sport of athletics and are well deserved of the honour – congratulations and thank you.
Another worker and long time member Bernie Condon received the “Club Person of the Year” award for his consistent efforts both on and off the field.
Athletes with consistent and notable performances were recognised in all Categories and Divisions in both the 2006/07 Summer Athletics and 2006 Cross Country competitions.
Club members who received awards for consistent effort and achievement throughout the competitions included Rebecca Brindle(John Morris Junior Encouragement Award), Bronwyn Jeffrey(Ian Henry Senior Encouragement Award), Sarah Godwin(Junior Handicappers’ Award) and Elisa Godwin(Senior Handicappers’ Award). Fantastic!
Long distance specialist Michael Troy received the “Neville Markham Distance Runners Award” for a superb result at the ANSW State Marathon where he overcame the 43 km event in style and finished in 6th place.
The Club’s most prestigious athletic honour, the “Frank McCaffrey Shield for Performance of the Year” was awarded to local rising star Erin Binks. Given for her outstanding achievement at the ANSW State Open 400m, where she received the Bronze medal finishing in a personal best time of 56.71 seconds.
Club officials would like to thank all athletes, officials, families and friends who took part in the 2006/07 competitions for their participation and assistance throughout the season.
For all Club members looking to enjoy another great day out Nowra Athletics Club will be conducting the annual Fun Teams Event and Family Picnic Day on Sunday 27th May at the Timberhills cross country course at Tomerong.
The event will be open to teams of runners (upto a maximum of 8) with 6 individual races with 2 team members in each. Individual runners will also be accepted and allocated to suitable teams.
The Fun Teams Event and Family Picnic Day is a handicapped race and will be very similar to last year’s event, which turned out to be a fantastic day! So please, make your enquiries now by contacting Kevyn Davies on 4447 8309 or by speaking to any committee member.
This Saturday’s Nowra Toyota Pointscore - Cross Country running will be at the Longreach Course, Longreach Road, Longreach. Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you there!
By Doug Jeffrey
The Nowra Athletics Club finished off another great season of athletics at its 47th Annual AGM and Presentation evening held in North Nowra on Saturday night.
Athletes, family and friends shared a few stories and enjoyed the presentations of awards and medals for athletic achievements for the 2006/07 Summer Athletics and 2006 Cross Country seasons.
Guests included Deputy Mayor Mr Peter Murphy and all “Life Members” of the Nowra Athletics Club.
Additions to the Club’s Life Members list, announced at the presentation, were John Price and Terry Bailey. Both gentlemen have for many years worked tirelessly for the club and the sport of athletics and are well deserved of the honour – congratulations and thank you.
Another worker and long time member Bernie Condon received the “Club Person of the Year” award for his consistent efforts both on and off the field.
Athletes with consistent and notable performances were recognised in all Categories and Divisions in both the 2006/07 Summer Athletics and 2006 Cross Country competitions.
Club members who received awards for consistent effort and achievement throughout the competitions included Rebecca Brindle(John Morris Junior Encouragement Award), Bronwyn Jeffrey(Ian Henry Senior Encouragement Award), Sarah Godwin(Junior Handicappers’ Award) and Elisa Godwin(Senior Handicappers’ Award). Fantastic!
Long distance specialist Michael Troy received the “Neville Markham Distance Runners Award” for a superb result at the ANSW State Marathon where he overcame the 43 km event in style and finished in 6th place.
The Club’s most prestigious athletic honour, the “Frank McCaffrey Shield for Performance of the Year” was awarded to local rising star Erin Binks. Given for her outstanding achievement at the ANSW State Open 400m, where she received the Bronze medal finishing in a personal best time of 56.71 seconds.
Club officials would like to thank all athletes, officials, families and friends who took part in the 2006/07 competitions for their participation and assistance throughout the season.
For all Club members looking to enjoy another great day out Nowra Athletics Club will be conducting the annual Fun Teams Event and Family Picnic Day on Sunday 27th May at the Timberhills cross country course at Tomerong.
The event will be open to teams of runners (upto a maximum of 8) with 6 individual races with 2 team members in each. Individual runners will also be accepted and allocated to suitable teams.
The Fun Teams Event and Family Picnic Day is a handicapped race and will be very similar to last year’s event, which turned out to be a fantastic day! So please, make your enquiries now by contacting Kevyn Davies on 4447 8309 or by speaking to any committee member.
This Saturday’s Nowra Toyota Pointscore - Cross Country running will be at the Longreach Course, Longreach Road, Longreach. Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you there!
By Doug Jeffrey
Round 3 - Timberhills 21 - 04 - 07
Cross Country
Cross country enthusiasts were out in force on Saturday running through the bush tracks and over the fast and flat grassed sections of the beautiful Timberhills course at McKinnon’s Farm in Tomerong.
The Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore once again attracted large numbers of competitors. The 2km and 3km events were most popular with the new and younger members of the Club. The Medium and Long course events saw the return of more seasoned athletes and those stepping up to take the challenge of a demanding course with considerably steeper hills.
One of the best races on Saturday, the Medium course event - was divided into three divisions. This weeks Division 1 contest attracted some of the Clubs finest athletes with Ulladulla pair Martin Tomasini and Jake Ring having a great battle for first and second place. Laura Daley, one of the Club’s up and coming younger runners, had a great race also and came in for a well deserved third place.
Division 2 runner Angela Bond, showing the benefits of early morning training sessions, finished ahead of the pack for first place. Jeff Dinning had another strong run for a second week in a row while the evergreen finisher Graham Smith took third place.
The Division 3 medium event was no less competitive with Jamie Norman, Terry Bailey and Bill Rogan all playing the tactical card to out manoeuvre the rest of the field.
In the Long Course event veteran campaigner Graeme Pepper hit the back hills of the course with a vengeance and skipped away at pace through the wooded sections - which ultimately led to a convincing victory in the well attended event. A short time later Bill Stahlhut (2nd) and Jeff Rayner (3rd) fought hard right to the line for another great finish.
In Division 2, Doug Jeffrey got away early and finished in first place. Dean Bryce and Michelle Cumming overcame the tough conditions for second and third.
In the 3km event Mitchell Bricklebank, Yolanda Van Arkel and Tarlou Smith were the best of the Division 1 runners. The Division 2 runners Joel Knight, Joel Brindle and Fiona Phillips finished strongly claiming the honours in the final stages of the race.
In Saturdays’ 2km event Division 1 runner Alistair Cook had another great run finishing first while fierce competitors Mia Davidson and Paige Connolly Davies came in close behind for second and third.
In Division 2, Jonty Bond, Hamish Heald and Michaela Bryce were the strongest finishing in the top three.
This coming Saturdays’ Cross Country running will be at Willandra, Browns Mountain Road, Cambewarra. Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
Club members are reminded that on Saturday evening the Nowra Athletics Club AGM and Presentation evening will be held at the Illaroo Road Public School Hall, Illaroo Road, North Nowra starting at 7.45 pm.
All Club members, family and friends are invited to attend - it’s always a great evening, so please bring a plate, enjoy the speakers and the social aspects afterwards. Hope to see you there!
By Doug Jeffrey
Cross country enthusiasts were out in force on Saturday running through the bush tracks and over the fast and flat grassed sections of the beautiful Timberhills course at McKinnon’s Farm in Tomerong.
The Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore once again attracted large numbers of competitors. The 2km and 3km events were most popular with the new and younger members of the Club. The Medium and Long course events saw the return of more seasoned athletes and those stepping up to take the challenge of a demanding course with considerably steeper hills.
One of the best races on Saturday, the Medium course event - was divided into three divisions. This weeks Division 1 contest attracted some of the Clubs finest athletes with Ulladulla pair Martin Tomasini and Jake Ring having a great battle for first and second place. Laura Daley, one of the Club’s up and coming younger runners, had a great race also and came in for a well deserved third place.
Division 2 runner Angela Bond, showing the benefits of early morning training sessions, finished ahead of the pack for first place. Jeff Dinning had another strong run for a second week in a row while the evergreen finisher Graham Smith took third place.
The Division 3 medium event was no less competitive with Jamie Norman, Terry Bailey and Bill Rogan all playing the tactical card to out manoeuvre the rest of the field.
In the Long Course event veteran campaigner Graeme Pepper hit the back hills of the course with a vengeance and skipped away at pace through the wooded sections - which ultimately led to a convincing victory in the well attended event. A short time later Bill Stahlhut (2nd) and Jeff Rayner (3rd) fought hard right to the line for another great finish.
In Division 2, Doug Jeffrey got away early and finished in first place. Dean Bryce and Michelle Cumming overcame the tough conditions for second and third.
In the 3km event Mitchell Bricklebank, Yolanda Van Arkel and Tarlou Smith were the best of the Division 1 runners. The Division 2 runners Joel Knight, Joel Brindle and Fiona Phillips finished strongly claiming the honours in the final stages of the race.
In Saturdays’ 2km event Division 1 runner Alistair Cook had another great run finishing first while fierce competitors Mia Davidson and Paige Connolly Davies came in close behind for second and third.
In Division 2, Jonty Bond, Hamish Heald and Michaela Bryce were the strongest finishing in the top three.
This coming Saturdays’ Cross Country running will be at Willandra, Browns Mountain Road, Cambewarra. Registration and administration will be from 2.15pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
Club members are reminded that on Saturday evening the Nowra Athletics Club AGM and Presentation evening will be held at the Illaroo Road Public School Hall, Illaroo Road, North Nowra starting at 7.45 pm.
All Club members, family and friends are invited to attend - it’s always a great evening, so please bring a plate, enjoy the speakers and the social aspects afterwards. Hope to see you there!
By Doug Jeffrey
Round 2 - Willandra 14 - 04 - 07
Cross Country
On Saturday afternoon Round 1 of the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore competition saw many new members and their families taking full advantage of the cooler conditions to run the Willandra course.
With the absence of handicaps and divisions (for round 1 only) - all runners went off together at the start of each event, all competitors will receive points for participating.
Many a hard pitched battle took place this week with runners in the Long and Medium courses making a concerted effort to climb the back hill.
Damian Smith and Patrick Ozolins made a great contest of the long course - the race being decided with a sprint over the last 200 metres. Younger legs winning on this occasion!
Medium Course runner Paul Davidson posted another solid performance with Peter Dooley and Brad Coates not far away for second and third.
Runners Moruya Henderson, Yasmin Smith and Natasha Moore blitzed the field in the 3km event to secure the winning honours for females. Hayden Miller, Jon Davies and Lou Reali ran well again for the second consecutive week – well done lads!
In the 2km event Zac Jones was the first male runner home and was closely followed by Gus Stretton and Brendon Kellett. Young female runners Mackenzie Ring, Mia Davidson and Bridget Kellett showed great strength and determination to be the first girls home – great effort!
The regular Saturday cross country event is known as the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore and has been a regular feature of the Nowra Athletics Club Cross Country Calendar for several years.
It comprises a 20 week competition where each competitor’s top 14 scores contribute to their overall position in their division for that year. Winners in each division are recognised at the end of the season with winner’s certificates and followed-up with trophies at the Clubs’ AGM and Presentation evening.
This year’s AGM and presentation evening will be on the 28th April at 7.30pm at the Illaroo Road Public School assembly hall. Awards and trophies from the 2006 Cross Country season and the 2006 – 2007 Summer Athletics Competition will be presented.
Other events to note on the Runners’ Calendar for 2007 are the Willandra “Country Classic” – Cross Country Gala and State Championships on Saturday 23rd June and the Shoalhaven King of the Mountain 32 km endurance event on Sunday 15 July.
Club officials look forward to another successful and enjoyable season and urge all members and their families to enjoy the courses, events and the friendly people from the Nowra Athletics Club.
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Willandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area.
Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
On Saturday afternoon Round 1 of the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore competition saw many new members and their families taking full advantage of the cooler conditions to run the Willandra course.
With the absence of handicaps and divisions (for round 1 only) - all runners went off together at the start of each event, all competitors will receive points for participating.
Many a hard pitched battle took place this week with runners in the Long and Medium courses making a concerted effort to climb the back hill.
Damian Smith and Patrick Ozolins made a great contest of the long course - the race being decided with a sprint over the last 200 metres. Younger legs winning on this occasion!
Medium Course runner Paul Davidson posted another solid performance with Peter Dooley and Brad Coates not far away for second and third.
Runners Moruya Henderson, Yasmin Smith and Natasha Moore blitzed the field in the 3km event to secure the winning honours for females. Hayden Miller, Jon Davies and Lou Reali ran well again for the second consecutive week – well done lads!
In the 2km event Zac Jones was the first male runner home and was closely followed by Gus Stretton and Brendon Kellett. Young female runners Mackenzie Ring, Mia Davidson and Bridget Kellett showed great strength and determination to be the first girls home – great effort!
The regular Saturday cross country event is known as the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore and has been a regular feature of the Nowra Athletics Club Cross Country Calendar for several years.
It comprises a 20 week competition where each competitor’s top 14 scores contribute to their overall position in their division for that year. Winners in each division are recognised at the end of the season with winner’s certificates and followed-up with trophies at the Clubs’ AGM and Presentation evening.
This year’s AGM and presentation evening will be on the 28th April at 7.30pm at the Illaroo Road Public School assembly hall. Awards and trophies from the 2006 Cross Country season and the 2006 – 2007 Summer Athletics Competition will be presented.
Other events to note on the Runners’ Calendar for 2007 are the Willandra “Country Classic” – Cross Country Gala and State Championships on Saturday 23rd June and the Shoalhaven King of the Mountain 32 km endurance event on Sunday 15 July.
Club officials look forward to another successful and enjoyable season and urge all members and their families to enjoy the courses, events and the friendly people from the Nowra Athletics Club.
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Willandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area.
Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
Round 1 - Willandra - 7/04/07
Cross Country
On Saturday afternoon Round 1 of the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore competition saw many new members and their families taking full advantage of the cooler conditions to run the Willandra course.
With the absence of handicaps and divisions (for round 1 only) - all runners went off together at the start of each event, all competitors will receive points for participating.
Many a hard pitched battle took place this week with runners in the Long and Medium courses making a concerted effort to climb the back hill.
Damian Smith and Patrick Ozolins made a great contest of the long course - the race being decided with a sprint over the last 200 metres. Younger legs winning on this occasion!
Medium Course runner Paul Davidson posted another solid performance with Peter Dooley and Brad Coates not far away for second and third.
Runners Moruya Henderson, Yasmin Smith and Natasha Moore blitzed the field in the 3km event to secure the winning honours for females. Hayden Miller, Jon Davies and Lou Reali ran well again for the second consecutive week – well done lads!
In the 2km event Zac Jones was the first male runner home and was closely followed by Gus Stretton and Brendon Kellett. Young female runners Mackenzie Ring, Mia Davidson and Bridget Kellett showed great strength and determination to be the first girls home – great effort!
The regular Saturday cross country event is known as the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore and has been a regular feature of the Nowra Athletics Club Cross Country Calendar for several years.
It comprises a 20 week competition where each competitor’s top 14 scores contribute to their overall position in their division for that year. Winners in each division are recognised at the end of the season with winner’s certificates and followed-up with trophies at the Clubs’ AGM and Presentation evening.
This year’s AGM and presentation evening will be on the 28th April at 7.30pm at the Illaroo Road Public School assembly hall. Awards and trophies from the 2006 Cross Country season and the 2006 – 2007 Summer Athletics Competition will be presented.
Other events to note on the Runners’ Calendar for 2007 are the Willandra “Country Classic” – Cross Country Gala and State Championships on Saturday 23rd June and the Shoalhaven King of the Mountain 32 km endurance event on Sunday 15 July.
Club officials look forward to another successful and enjoyable season and urge all members and their families to enjoy the courses, events and the friendly people from the Nowra Athletics Club.
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Willandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area.
Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
On Saturday afternoon Round 1 of the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore competition saw many new members and their families taking full advantage of the cooler conditions to run the Willandra course.
With the absence of handicaps and divisions (for round 1 only) - all runners went off together at the start of each event, all competitors will receive points for participating.
Many a hard pitched battle took place this week with runners in the Long and Medium courses making a concerted effort to climb the back hill.
Damian Smith and Patrick Ozolins made a great contest of the long course - the race being decided with a sprint over the last 200 metres. Younger legs winning on this occasion!
Medium Course runner Paul Davidson posted another solid performance with Peter Dooley and Brad Coates not far away for second and third.
Runners Moruya Henderson, Yasmin Smith and Natasha Moore blitzed the field in the 3km event to secure the winning honours for females. Hayden Miller, Jon Davies and Lou Reali ran well again for the second consecutive week – well done lads!
In the 2km event Zac Jones was the first male runner home and was closely followed by Gus Stretton and Brendon Kellett. Young female runners Mackenzie Ring, Mia Davidson and Bridget Kellett showed great strength and determination to be the first girls home – great effort!
The regular Saturday cross country event is known as the Nowra Toyota Winter Pointscore and has been a regular feature of the Nowra Athletics Club Cross Country Calendar for several years.
It comprises a 20 week competition where each competitor’s top 14 scores contribute to their overall position in their division for that year. Winners in each division are recognised at the end of the season with winner’s certificates and followed-up with trophies at the Clubs’ AGM and Presentation evening.
This year’s AGM and presentation evening will be on the 28th April at 7.30pm at the Illaroo Road Public School assembly hall. Awards and trophies from the 2006 Cross Country season and the 2006 – 2007 Summer Athletics Competition will be presented.
Other events to note on the Runners’ Calendar for 2007 are the Willandra “Country Classic” – Cross Country Gala and State Championships on Saturday 23rd June and the Shoalhaven King of the Mountain 32 km endurance event on Sunday 15 July.
Club officials look forward to another successful and enjoyable season and urge all members and their families to enjoy the courses, events and the friendly people from the Nowra Athletics Club.
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Willandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area.
Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
Fun Day - Willandra Report 31-03-07
Cross Country
A beautiful sunny day, cross country courses lush with green grass and a stunning mountain backdrop. What more could anyone want or need in their life!
Cross country runners turned out in good numbers for the beginning of the Nowra Athletics Club’s Cross Country Pointscore Competition for 2007 at Wilandra, Cambewarra on Saturday afternoon.
A warm welcome and a few announcements from Club Patron Rod Gibb and Club President Kevyn Davis preceded the start of the first event. Runners and their families were made aware of the upcoming season that features a graded Pointscore Competition were runners will be grouped in divisions and given handicaps to equalise the differences in ability and fitness levels. A competition designed to give everyone a chance to be a winner.
Talking of winners - events on Saturday saw a number of club runners in fine form despite the fairly warm conditions.
Jon Schol took the lead early and pressed home the advantage to be clear winner in the 4km event and was followed home by Alex Pitkethly and Paul Davidson. Women runners Cristine Suffolk, Erin Binks and Lisa Godwin set the pace and were first home in very respectable times.
Long Course newcomer Zahra Wells made light work of the 8 km course, finishing well clear of all the other female competitors. Damian Smith, Jeff Rayner and Patrick Ozolins were the first male runners home.
In the 2km event, boys Gus Stretton, Zac Jones and Brendan Kellett looked in good condition coming down the straight first. Girl runners Paige Connolly Davies, Gabby Brennan and Kirraly Rayner had good season openers as well.
Male runners Jyle Smith, Hayden Miller and Jon Davies fought all the way in the 3km race to finish first. A short while later Michaela Quinn, Natasha Moore and Yolanda Van Arkel were the first female runners’ home.
In other Athletics news, Club members Cristine Suffolk (1500 & 5000), Paul Davidson (3000 Steeplechase) and Bernie Condon(60, 80 & 200) won gold at the NSW Masters Athletics State Meeting, held in Cambelltown recently. Clubman Geoff Crook also performed well, finishing 4th in the Men’s Javelin event. Well done!
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will again be at the Wilandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area. Registration and administration will be from 1.00pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
A beautiful sunny day, cross country courses lush with green grass and a stunning mountain backdrop. What more could anyone want or need in their life!
Cross country runners turned out in good numbers for the beginning of the Nowra Athletics Club’s Cross Country Pointscore Competition for 2007 at Wilandra, Cambewarra on Saturday afternoon.
A warm welcome and a few announcements from Club Patron Rod Gibb and Club President Kevyn Davis preceded the start of the first event. Runners and their families were made aware of the upcoming season that features a graded Pointscore Competition were runners will be grouped in divisions and given handicaps to equalise the differences in ability and fitness levels. A competition designed to give everyone a chance to be a winner.
Talking of winners - events on Saturday saw a number of club runners in fine form despite the fairly warm conditions.
Jon Schol took the lead early and pressed home the advantage to be clear winner in the 4km event and was followed home by Alex Pitkethly and Paul Davidson. Women runners Cristine Suffolk, Erin Binks and Lisa Godwin set the pace and were first home in very respectable times.
Long Course newcomer Zahra Wells made light work of the 8 km course, finishing well clear of all the other female competitors. Damian Smith, Jeff Rayner and Patrick Ozolins were the first male runners home.
In the 2km event, boys Gus Stretton, Zac Jones and Brendan Kellett looked in good condition coming down the straight first. Girl runners Paige Connolly Davies, Gabby Brennan and Kirraly Rayner had good season openers as well.
Male runners Jyle Smith, Hayden Miller and Jon Davies fought all the way in the 3km race to finish first. A short while later Michaela Quinn, Natasha Moore and Yolanda Van Arkel were the first female runners’ home.
In other Athletics news, Club members Cristine Suffolk (1500 & 5000), Paul Davidson (3000 Steeplechase) and Bernie Condon(60, 80 & 200) won gold at the NSW Masters Athletics State Meeting, held in Cambelltown recently. Clubman Geoff Crook also performed well, finishing 4th in the Men’s Javelin event. Well done!
This Saturday’s Cross Country running will again be at the Wilandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. A 2007 Cross Country Season programme with information outlining dates, courses etc’ is available for all newcomers and members at the administration area. Registration and administration will be from 1.00pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday.
By Doug Jeffrey
Cross Country To Start 31- 03 - 07
Cross Country Begins
On your mark, set and go - the Nowra Athletics Club’s winter season and Cross Country Competition for 2007 is up and running from this Saturday and everyone’s invited!
On Saturday, follow the signs to Willandra, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra where registration and administration is from 1.30 pm with the first event starting at around 2.30 pm.
Bring your family, bring your friends and see some of Australia’s best Cross Country courses. Relax in the friendly surrounds of a truly family club where everyone has the opportunity to be part of a great sport no matter what their level of fitness or athletic ability.
From Saturday 31st March through to Saturday August 26th the Nowra Athletics Club will be conducting a two series competition of cross country running. The competition features two shorter distance events of 2 and 3 kilometres, a medium distance event of 4 to 6 kilometres and a long distance event of 8 to 12 kilometres. All events are graded with handicaps given and adjusted to suit each individual runner’s ability to that of the other runners in their grade/division.
The various grades and handicap system make the competition both interesting and fair. Enabling all athletes to compete and enjoy the cross country experience.
The four beautiful courses of Willandra, Timberhills, Longreach and “The Forest” offer a variety of conditions each with their own set of challenges.
The Willandra course has three testing tracks with a number of hills and slopes designed to challenge the spirit of the middle and long distance runners. It also features ample parking, amenities blocks and covered areas. The “Country Canteen” serves light refreshments with a choice of hot or cold drinks.
The Timberhills course ( McKinnon’s Farm, Kell’s Road, Tomerong) offers scenic bush courses with rainforests, creeks and some open field running.
At the Longreach and “The Forest” courses runners are treated to varying conditions with fast flat sections, bushy areas and one or two hills for the longer course runners.
Cross country running is the ideal family sport where everyone can have a go. So pack a few drinks, a picnic rug and wear your running shoes. That’s all you’ll need to have a fantastic family afternoon enjoying the great Australian outdoors.
In other Athletics news, the Nowra Athletics Club’s AGM and Presentation evening will be held on Saturday April 28th at the School Assembly Hall of Illaroo Road Public School, North Nowra starting at 7.45 pm.
As mentioned this Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Wilandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you there!
By - Doug Jeffrey
On your mark, set and go - the Nowra Athletics Club’s winter season and Cross Country Competition for 2007 is up and running from this Saturday and everyone’s invited!
On Saturday, follow the signs to Willandra, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra where registration and administration is from 1.30 pm with the first event starting at around 2.30 pm.
Bring your family, bring your friends and see some of Australia’s best Cross Country courses. Relax in the friendly surrounds of a truly family club where everyone has the opportunity to be part of a great sport no matter what their level of fitness or athletic ability.
From Saturday 31st March through to Saturday August 26th the Nowra Athletics Club will be conducting a two series competition of cross country running. The competition features two shorter distance events of 2 and 3 kilometres, a medium distance event of 4 to 6 kilometres and a long distance event of 8 to 12 kilometres. All events are graded with handicaps given and adjusted to suit each individual runner’s ability to that of the other runners in their grade/division.
The various grades and handicap system make the competition both interesting and fair. Enabling all athletes to compete and enjoy the cross country experience.
The four beautiful courses of Willandra, Timberhills, Longreach and “The Forest” offer a variety of conditions each with their own set of challenges.
The Willandra course has three testing tracks with a number of hills and slopes designed to challenge the spirit of the middle and long distance runners. It also features ample parking, amenities blocks and covered areas. The “Country Canteen” serves light refreshments with a choice of hot or cold drinks.
The Timberhills course ( McKinnon’s Farm, Kell’s Road, Tomerong) offers scenic bush courses with rainforests, creeks and some open field running.
At the Longreach and “The Forest” courses runners are treated to varying conditions with fast flat sections, bushy areas and one or two hills for the longer course runners.
Cross country running is the ideal family sport where everyone can have a go. So pack a few drinks, a picnic rug and wear your running shoes. That’s all you’ll need to have a fantastic family afternoon enjoying the great Australian outdoors.
In other Athletics news, the Nowra Athletics Club’s AGM and Presentation evening will be held on Saturday April 28th at the School Assembly Hall of Illaroo Road Public School, North Nowra starting at 7.45 pm.
As mentioned this Saturday’s Cross Country running will be at the Wilandra course, Brown’s Mountain Road, Cambewarra. Registration and administration will be from 1.30pm with the first event starting at around 2.30pm. For further enquiries contact club Secretary Jan Gibb on 44460226 or simply come along on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you there!
By - Doug Jeffrey
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