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
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