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13/11/08
As always lots of information in Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS Marathon results and upcoming events plus buckets of cookies

12/11/08
Well it’s been great to see the sun lately after a few weeks of wet weather. Let’s hope it stays this way. COLGATE NORTH ISLAND GAMES - WANGANUI 2009 ENTRY FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THIS WEDNESDAY – 12 NOVEMEBR!! read the full Pakuranga Junior Athletics Update on the Juniors page, upcoming events and running spikes as well.

The Cross Country and Road Section of Athletics Auckland warmly invites athletes, club officials, coaches and parents of juniors to a Special Meeting on Monday 17 November at 7.30pm in the Officials Lounge at Mt Smart Stadium (the building on the left hand side overlooking the Track). Entry is off O’Rorke Road. Read Full information and copy of current selection policy in the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee
SPECIAL MEETING – MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER

6/11/08
Last Sunday The Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon were held, starting at Devonport at 6.30 and crossing the harbour bridge to finish at Victoria Park. The Half Marathon saw two club members take first and second, Dale Warrander winning in a time of 1:07:35 and Scott Winton second in 1:08:21 Other club members noted in the results were Natalie Seay 1:49:35, Gaye Stratton 2:06:55 and Sunnette Kennard 2:44:58 for the walk.
The Marathon was won by Ben Ruthe in 2:28:10
Results for club members
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Well done to debutants at the marathon - Rosalea Dun who won the F55 Walk division in 6:14:15 and Lachlan Maclean completing in 4:13:39 (net 4:09:38).
Justin Carnaby 2:38:07 6th overall (3rd senior Men)
Graham Moore 2:42:57 9th overall (3rd M40)
Ed Brown 2:56:47
Malcolm Chamberlin 3:27:18 (M50 7th)
Ingrid Herdson 3:30:59 (F40 6th)
Debbie Garland 3:46:58 (F45 4th) net time of 3:42:53 was 23 minutes better than her debut time at Rotorua this year.
Read more in Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS

3/11/08
Read the Pakuranga Junior newsletter/ COLGATE GAMES, January 2009 now on the Juniors page. Due to the cancelation of last weeks club night it has information about other events including the Colgate games

31/10/08
Last Saturdays packrun at the club split those attending into 4 groups , they were 5 minute k pace, 8 min.,10 minute and walkers. and all headed out through Howick
This Saturday the packrun will head to the Panmure Basin. The full distance to and around the basin is 11.76 k. and those that choose
not to go round the basin can take 3 k off that. This week the packs will be split into 4 groups again - 5 minute pace, 6-7 minute pace, 8-10 minute pace and walkers
Also read Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD E NEWS

25/10/08
The website is experiencing some problems with displaying images at present, we hope to resolve this problem shortly.

19/10/08
The Sir Barry Curtis 10 km and 5 km Race Results are here. Well done Pakuranga Athletic Club. See PICK of the PICS for a short animation of the finish. More pics to come later.

10/10/08
Help request from John Robinson
Help is needed with set up Sunday 19th October for set up of Sir Barry Curtis 10K.
Up to 10 members required to assist John Robinson with set up of the course, reporting time 7.30am Sunday 19th October.
Please phone (273 6565) or email (robinsjp@xtra.co.nz) or give names this Saturday to John to commit to helping with this part of the event
Thank you in anticipation
Also Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS now here

9/10/08
Club President Bob Smith was a competitor in the Masters Men 50 team and his report on the NZ Road Relays event is below
Saturday October 4TH was a momentous day for the Pakuranga Athletic Club. On that day we came of age! What your club did in the serene Otago countryside was issue a clear and concise statement to New Zealand’s athletic community.
I am very proud of everyone who had a part to play in this success. The drama that unfolded on Saturday is the result of the commitment and dedication of those athletes who took on the demanding course. The involvement of our club goes well beyond the individuals who travelled to the most geographically distant New Zealand Road Relay event. It extends to everyone who assisted in fund raising and organising the event. From the extremely hard work from Brian Payne and Richard Thomson assisted by the other members of the Cross Country and Road Committee, to Bruce and Tracy Calway who fronted up at the airport on Friday morning to ensure all athletes had a track suit. Through the imagination and guidance of Jenny and Dave Drummond who meticulously plan every aspect of the weekend. Then through to club members who donated either time or money to help it all happen.
If the health of this section of an Athletic club is measured by any event this must be the one. These results prove we are competitive nationally in both the senior and junior grades. The results prove we can fundraise, plan, select, manage and compete at the highest level a long way from our clubhouse. That must be the clearest indication that we can be healthy into the future.
Next season the New Zealand Road Relay event will be held over the iconic Banks Peninsular course. 2009 would be (I think) the 70TH running of this event which was first run in 1935 with a break taken during World War 2. Our Senior Women have proved that the momentum gained last year in Timaru can be sustained and have successfully defended their title. Can our Senior Men and Junior teams build on their success? Can our Masters Women team improve on their bronze medal and can we get two Masters teams in the medals?
I personally believe all of these goals are achievable. This success will not be easy to achieve the athletes will have to train hard but that will not be enough. We will all need to work hard as a club to achieve these goals maybe harder than we did in 2008. We will need willing members to join the Cross Country and Road Committee and direct the effort, set in place the vision and set the goals.
It will not stop there you can only bask in glory for a short time before you start planning your next success. In 2010 or 2011 Pakuranga will be the host of the New Zealand Road Relay Championships on our own course here in Auckland. Imagine what that medal ceremony will be like and you can all be there to witness our success!
Bob Smith

6/10/08
Pakuranga scored medals in 5 events at the NZ Road Relays based at Mosgiel near Dunedin over the weekend. Read Richards report on CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS and the Athletics New Zealand Media Release on the Special News Page

Plus a couple of other links of reports from the relays as well sent to us by Richard. Photos on the Leith website mainly of MM50 on one and winning teams at prize giving on the other, http://leithharriers.com/PhotoAlbum.html
Also an article in the Otago Daily Times: http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/athletics/25805/athletics-strong-finish-key-canterbury-win

3/10/08
All the latest news on past and upcoming events in Richards CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD E NEWS. Check it all out and don't forget to give bruce Calway a call if you can lend a hand with our major fundraising event on 19th October, Sir Barry Curtis 10 km Road Race

23/09/08
Just a reminder that the Junior registration evening is tomorrow night - Wednesday 24 September - Lloyd Elsmore Club rooms, Cascades Road from 5 – 7 p.m.
• First Club night - Wednesday 15 October
• Uniforms - will be available for purchase at registration and every other club night thereafter. You can send the Junior T&F Registration form for 2008-2009 season in by attaching a cheque or fill it out and bring it down to the club’s registration evening. For those athletes registered for Cross Country wanting to do Track & Field need to fill out the Registration from and Pay $20 to register for Track & Field.

22/09/08
See the latest 2008-2009 Junior Track and Field Calendar here and on the Track and field page as well as the Club Calendar page

22/09/08
From the Athletics New Zealand Media Release - 22 September 2008
Pakuranga combined well to win the Auckland senior men's road relay title on a circuit surrounding Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday.
The team led out by Jonny McKee and anchored by Nick Pannett, fresh from his half marathon win in the morning, recorded a total time of 1h 57m for the 34.9km.
Wesley were some five minutes back in second with Auckland City Athletic third.
National women's relay champions Pakuranga won the Auckland women's title running 1h 40m 46s for the 26.2km, six minutes ahead of their B team.
Jonny McKee ran the fastest 4400m leg with 13m 56s, Chanel Williamson was the fastest woman with 16m 13s. In the 8700m leg Paul Crowhurst was the fastest with 28m 31s and Lisa Robertson was around in 32m 12s.
WAITAKERE
Scott Winton won the inaugural Lydiard Legend marathon on Saturday around the world famous Waitakere Ranges used by Arthur Lydiard for endurance training in the late 1950's and 1960's.
Winton and Ben Ruthe matched strides for the first 5km, but once on to the uphill to the Scenic Drive Winton moved into another gear and soon established a commanding lead. Winton went on to record an outstanding time of 2h 24m 23s for the tough course and to collect a cheque for $5000. Ruthe settled back to run, what he described at the finish as a solid training run, for second and $2000 in 2h 38m 58s with Grant Schofield taking third and $1000 in 2h 44m 31s.
Winton aged 33 said that he was surprised as to how fast he had run.
"I'm very happy with the time. I was not sure of the shape of I was in as it was my first race since the Hamburg marathon in April, but I am surprised by that time," he said.
Ruthe, who had played a series of touch rugby games that night before said that it was good to finish.
"It was a beautiful course and I went out with Scott to see how I felt, I haven't done the training for this race, so it became a solid training run," said Ruthe.
Lara Phillips (22) won the women's marathon in 2h 54m 13s from Melanie Burke 2h 59m 0s and Lesley Turner Hall 3h 11m 32s. Barry Magee, 1960 Rome Olympic Games marathon bronze medallist, collected the trifecta as coach of these three athletes.
An emotional Phillips said that the win certainly meant a lot to her in honour of Arthur Lydiard and to all the runners who have trained around the course. Phillips also took home a purse of $5000.
Magee, who did his long distance training under Lydiard around the Waitakere Ranges, said that it was great honour to establish a marathon in memory of the world famous coach.
"Arthur used to tell us that the long run was the most important run of the week and the least important was speed work. If you don't have endurance you don't have speed. The course used today has developed champions from 800m up to the marathon," said Magee.
Nick Pannett won the associated Arthur's half marathon in 1h 19m 42s with Maria Akesson the women's in 1h 28m 45s both winning $1500.

18/09/08
Check out the first for the season of the Juniors "Pakuranga Athletics Club Newsletter – September 2008" on the Track and Field page. Also Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS with a double mystery involved. Lots of information for upcoming events including the Sir Barry Curtis Preparation Day.
This Saturday, starting at 11am the Auckland Road Relays will be held at the club

17/09/08
"Lynndale Athletic Club has arranged for an evening with David Colquhoun talking about Jack Lovelock, which takes place on Friday 19 September at 7.30pm at the Lynndale Clubrooms at Olympic Park, Portage Road, New Lynn. For further details and other information read the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee here.

16/09/08
Fifty Two runners and walkers crossed the finish line in this years Road Championships at the club on Saturday. Read Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS here for full details.
The Club also had success on our first Club Trip to the Redwoods Forest Relay in Rotorua yesterday. We had 4 teams competing in the Youth section (11-18yrs) 4x3200m relay. read full story on the Juniors Page

15/09/08
Read the Frequently Asked Questions about the Junior Track and Field registrations by clicking here

14/09/09
Club Road Champs Results for 13 September 2008 A great day at the champs with some great times run and tussells in all grades and levels. Peruse the results here and from the Results page. Thanks to all the timekeepers, marshalls and handicappers

10/09/09
Check out your latest results and your handicap points before the BIG race this Saturday at the Club Champs
And Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS with secret information about details for this Saturday run time and fancy dress details. Make sure you read it

9/09/08
Saturday 13th September is the Club Road Champs
Everyone starts 2pm. There is a sealed handicap and handicap points will be awarded

Scott Dean is looking for Four Volunteers to help him with marshalling and timekeeping. If you can help please contact him ph 534 7696 or email scott_dean666@hotmail.com . A reminder that the Auckland Masters will also be running at this event as their Road Champs.

Then at 7pm on the 13th there will be a pot luck dinner at the club followed by Bobs bottle auction, followed by the rugby All Blacks playing Australia (10pm) - tickets $5 each which gives you a score which if correct will win a prize. There will also be a raffle with an All Black book as the prize (retail value $80) tickets on sale Saturday and drawn at the dinner evening. See ya all there.

7/09/09
Pakuranga Athletic Club Junior athletes won 7 individual medals and 5 teams medals on Saturday at the New Zealand Road Champs held at Ruakura, Hamilton. David Lee made it double titles for the second year in a row and you can read more about this on the Juniors page.

5/09/08
The latest news from Richard with information about upcoming events, all in CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS Also view a list of outside events coming up. Thanks to David Hamilton for compiling this list. And a selection of pics from Kathy Payne from the Marathon Relay now on the PICK of the PICS. and latest results from Chris Keith

5/09/08

Junior Track and Field Registration:

Wednesday 24 September 5 – 7 p.m.

Junior T&F Registration form for 2008-2009 season
1st Club night Wed 15 Oct
Last club night for 2008 17 Dec
1st club night 2009 4 Feb
Club Champs 25 Feb, 4 March, 11 March
Last club night 25 March

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22/08/08
This Sunday August 24th Monster Garage Sale 8am
Helpers required to set up on Saturday - especially if you are intending to go to the NZ Road relays !!!!!!
Helpers also required Sunday Morning 7.30 am !!!!!!!

14/08/08
The latest news from Richard with information about upcoming events, all in CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS Start getting ready for Saturday 30th August. The MARATHON RELAY 12:30 PM start. You are invited to join other members in the marathon relay with Free Entry which this year is sponsored by Eco -Tech
Saturday 11th October Senior Cross Country and Road AGM. Several members of this years Committee will be standing down in 2009.We have worked with a very small committee this year and this has put a lot of pressure on its members.
Without a strong committee the section will not function effectively so please seriously consider joining the 2009 committee Check out the Nomination Form here.

13/08/08
Latest results from Chris Keith now on the Results Page

12/08/08
Saturday September 13th CLUB ROAD CHAMPS incorporating Auckland Masters Road Champs 2pm start for everyone
Followed by POT LUCK Dinner and Rugby evening 7pm start
Come and bring something for dinner
Then Bobs Bottle Auction - bring a bottle for the auction
Then watch the Rugby - All Blacks v Australia from Brisbane
Tickets available from Brian Payne $5 -includes a rugby score

11/08/08
The Senior Cross Country and Road Section Fundraising Garage Sale has been re scheduled for SUNDAY AUGUST 24th start 8am
We thank everyone who has donated goods for the garage sale, the posponement will allow donations of any more items you may find suitable. Please spread the word the the garage sale will now be on Sunday August 24th starting 8 am

5/08/08
The Auckland Centre is holding an Officials course on Wednesday 10th September. This is a great opportunity to become a graded official or upgrade your existing level.

3/08/08
Pakuranga Junior athletes had a very successful day at the New Zealand Cross Country Champs held yesterday at Waikanae Park, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast.
David Lee retained his Boys 12 title when he finished 13 seconds ahead of Leo Roper who won his first NZ Champs medal. Further results on the Juniors page
Full results http://www.athletics.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=3445
Photos http://www.coachdrummond.com/nzcross2008.html

29/07/08
Check out the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee and the entry form for the Auckland Road Champs 2008
And new pics in PICK of the PICS plus latest results from Chris Keith on the RESULTS page

26/07/08
Next Saturday Pakuranga Athletic Club will have record numbers competing at the New Zealand Cross Country Champs at Waikanae Park, Kapiti Coast, Wellington. The Junior section will have 30 athletes representing the club and another 5 athletes will be representing Auckland.
Thanks to the generous funding of $4000 received from the SOUTHERN TRUST which covered most of the trip expenses.
Thanks also to the clubs management committee who paid the entry fees.
A list of athletes who made themselves available and were selected to represent Pakuranga are on the JUNIORS page

24/07/08
Marathon turns 100!

To all you Marathon runners out there, and lesser mortals, July 24th marks an important anniversary. This was the day, 100 years ago, that Dorando Pietri staggered round the track to be first across the line in the 1908 London Olympic Marathon; only to be DQ’d soon afterwards for receiving assistance. Of more importance, July 24th 2008 is the 100th Anniversary of the official Marathon distance.
To appreciate the significance of this date, needs a little ‘history’.

What are the origins of the Marathon; and how was its distance established?

The ‘Marathon’ was adopted for the first modern Olympic Games at Athens, in 1896. It was based on the mythical tale of a Greek messenger who, in 490BC, is supposed to have run from Marathon to Athens to bring news of a crucial Greek victory over the invading Persians. After the battle, in which he may have taken part, he was dispatched to Athens to deliver the news: "Rejoice, we conquer". Whereupon, he collapsed and died. This is the legend. It is actually a melding of several stories. (The Marathon messenger was Thersippos and he did not drop dead – but why spoil a good story?!)
The distance was approximately 40 km, the distance from Marathon to Athens by the longer, flatter route.
The length of a Marathon was not fixed at first, since the only important factor was that all athletes competed on the same course. The distance varied depending on the route established for each venue. For the first seven Olympic Games, there were six different marathon distances of approx 40km or 25 miles.
The 1908 Olympic Games were allocated to Rome. Yes, that’s right: ROME! The Italian authorities were preparing to hold the games when Mount Vesuvius erupted on April 07, 1906, devastating the city of Naples. Funds were diverted to the reconstruction of Naples, so a new venue was required. London was selected, and the games were held in White City.
The White City Stadium, which was built at short notice for the games, (no Resource Consent needed!) held 68,000 and was considered by some a technological marvel.
The Marathon at the 1908 Olympics in London was organised by the Polytechnic Harriers, the premier Harrier Club in London. The event was given a Royal theme, with the course set to start from the East Lawn at Windsor Castle; and to finish in front of the Royal Box at the stadium. This distance was measured as 26 miles 385 yards. (42.195 km)
The specific Marathon distance determined so haphazardly for London was eventually adopted as the official length of a Marathon, but not until many years later.

Thanks to David hamilton for this information.

2/07/08
This Saturday is the North Island Cross Country Champs at Spa Park in Taupo
Pakuranga club is the current holder of the Club Cup at this event and we are looking at retaining
this Cup with 28 senior and masters members entered, a great representation.
Event details on website www.taupoharriers.org.nz NICC link

Saturday July 12th Club Cross Country Champs 2pm Start
The Final Cross Country event for the season at the club
Everyone starts at 2pm and there will be a sealed handicap.
Read all Richards latest news on the CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS
Uniform page details are being updated and so are unavailable at the moment, hold your breath for the exciting new information coming shortly.

19/06/08
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Junior Club athletes would have been selected to represent NEW ZEALAND at the following meetings

Oceania Track & Field Championships - Northern Maiana Islands - 25-28 June
EMILY KINSLER (800m)
KIRSTEN HURLEY (Heptathlon)

World Junior Track & Field Champs - Bydgoszcz, Poland - 8-13 July
HANNAH BARKER (1500m)

Commonwealth Youth Games - Pune, India - 12-18 October
KELSI PATTERSON (1500m)
PETER CALLAGHER (110m Hurdles)

Pacific Schools Games - Canberra, Australia - December
DAVID LEE (800m)
PAIGE HARWOOD (High jump, triple jump and long jump.)
TIMEA EGAN (800m)
XHAVINAE SAMUEL (Throws)

Also Samantha Reynolds (Hurdles/800m) is competing for a Development Team at the Down Under Meeting on the Gold Coast Australia on 4-6 July
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1/06/08
Below is a link to video released on sportzhub site recently about the Tokatea and the Moehau multisport races. Well worth checking out if you have a broadband connection.
www.sportzvibes.com

29/05/08
Next Saturday May 31st at the club is Memorial Day - celebrated with Four Event Day. 2pm start. Results based on a ranked handicap - Brenda Ames Cups for handicap winners
The Four Events are - Hill Climb - remote start at the bottom of Lewisham Rd. A road run from Bradbury Rd back to Pakuranga Highway. Then a Mile back to the club house, followed by a one lap Cross Country. Its like the weather, enjoy four seasons in one day.
Read all the rest of the news in Richards CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS

28/05/08
The annual general meeting went off smoothly this evening and pictures of the Presidents Cup Winners and Service Awards recipients are below

27/05/08 Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 28th May starting at 7.30 pm at the clubrooms
Further Nominations for Management Committee may be taken from the floor -
Contact Pam Robinson if you are interested Ph 273 6565 email robinsjp@xtra.co.nz

Pakuranga Athletics Charitable Trust
Notice of Annual General MeetingThe Inaugural Annual General Meeting of the Pakuranga Athletics Charitable Trust (PACT) will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesday 28th May at 7.00pm
Note start time: This is prior to the AGM of the Club Management The Board invites all members who are interested in learning of developments, with the proposed all weather track, to attend.

Also another highly succesful Macrennie cross country race. Well done and a big thank you to all club member

Have a look at pic of the pics for more images from the day and also on the photo gallery page
finalised results for the Macrennie XC at Pakuranga will be posted on the Athletics Auckland website by Wed this week.
Read the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee about the next race on June 14th

22/05/08
Next Saturday is the MACRENNIE CONSTRUCTION CROSS COUNTRY
2nd event of the Auckland Grand Prix Cross Country series
First Race is the under 8s which starts at 12:40 - going on entries the field will have plenty of Pakuranga runners
Race 5 is Senior and Masters Women starts at 1:55 over 5954 m
Race 6 includes Masters Men , starts at 2:25 over 7954 m
Race 7 Senior men , starts at 3:00 over 9362 m
Late entries taken on the day.
To get an idea of the new courses come and help with Course Setup at 8am
Read Richards CROSS COUNTRY& ROAD E NEWS for lots of other club information, coming events and overseas news reports. Also the latest handicap Results

18/05/08
All ways something new happening at your club house. Check out the Joggers and Walkers page for upcoming dates

THE GREAT ATHLETIC CLUB ART EXHIBITION
AN EXHIBITION OF MEMBERS PAINTINGS
will be on display in the clubrooms for one week, commencing Tuesday 24th June to Tuesday 1st July
ALL ITEMS WILL BE FOR SALE.
Come along and see paintings by:
John Robinson,Pat Neigbour, Darryl Patterson,
Coral King, Tracey Calway, Sandra Patterson, Yvonne Tynan and many others
ORGANISED BY THE Joggers & walkers section
Phone Linda 273-9531 to Exhibit

17/5/08
Macrennie Cross Country is being held at the club next Saturday 24th May. Have you checked out the Events Sponsors Website lately www.macrennie.com The spot prizes and Grocery Raffle are looking great again this year. Thank you to all the members who have donated great prizes, and we can continue to add more to them to continue to make it one of the best recognised raffles on the club running calendars. One not to miss getting a ticket in,
Entries close on Monday. Post your entry form and payment to the club today. Macrennie X Country Entry Form - this one has final race distances on it
And lastly if your name isn't on Bobs list of helpers - or one of his understudies list
I'm sure you can still add your name if you are able to help
John Robinson may still need setup helpers 8 am on Saturday morning

15/05/08
Macrennie X Country Entry Form is here and also on top left column for your download and print out pleasure,
and will the sausage sizzle be as good as last year, print out and fill in your entry form and come along and find out
15/05/08
Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD E NEWS and latest results from our handicapper

7/05/08

Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc - Annual General Meeting
will be held on Wednesday 28th May starting at 7.30 pm at the clubrooms
Nominations for Management Committee are now being taken -
Contact Pam Robinson if you are interested Ph 273 6565 email robinsjp@xtra.co.nz

SENIOR TRACK and FIELD AGM and PRIZEGIVING
To be held in the Clubrooms next Tuesday 13 May at 8pm Followed by Supper and drinks

23/04/08
As usual lots of interesting and pertinent information in Richards latest CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD E NEWS. Read all about the latest club members results and the upcoming Macrennie event.
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE. If your one of the Glorious One Hundred plus club then you should click here for extra special news
Thanks to our handicapper Chris Keith for the latest results, now on the Results page

5/05/08
Pakuranga Junior athletes had a very successful day at the Glen Eden Relays yesterday held in wet conditions. There were 8 medals on offer and our teams won 7 of them. The Girls B team proved the selectors wrong when they beat the A team for a 1-2 finish. Our girls teams also placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd on estimated times. The Boys A team were also 1st and the B team 2nd. Our boys teams placed 2nd and 3rd on estimated times. Pakuranga won the Hanson Shield by a big margin and were a close 2nd in the Turnco Shield. Click here for the full results.

14/04/08
Pakuranga Juniors had a top day at the Southland Centennial Cross Country Relay held at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park on Saturday. The A Team got off to a flying start with Fabian Castle running the fastest Junior lap of the day and giving the team a big lead. Lachlan McNie, Kelsey Wayne and Joachim Noble kept the team in front for a well deserved victory. The B Team of David Lee, Peter Wheeler, Chloe Higson and James Calway were only 50 seconds behind the A Team for an impressive 3RD place. The C Team of Douglas McMaster, Samir Brown, Courtney Hendricksen and Alexander Lloyd showed the clubs strength when they finished 5TH. Our teams should place well in the estimated time section when results are available.
Junior runners also had success in the Open Relay events. Alex Parlane ran the first lap for the winning Men’s A team and Ben Barry and Michael Whitehead were members of the Men’s B team that finished 2ND. Kelsi Patterson was a team member of the Women’s A Team that finished 2ND and new club member Hannah Barker ran fastest time in the B Team which finished 3RD. Congratulations to Hannah who was named in the New Zealand team last week to compete in the 1500m at the World Junior Champs in Poland in July.
A selection of pics on the PICK of the PICS . Thanks to David and Jenny Drummond for these and team Results Here and on the Results Page

9/04/08
Congratulations to the Pakuranga Club athletes who represented Auckland and Counties Manukau teams at the 2008 NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS last weekend. 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronzes were won. Seven new club records were set.
Club results click here \
or for Full results http://www.collegesport.co.nz/draws_and_results.html

9/04/08
The latest Senior Cross Country and Road E News from richard is here now, along with the results from the Club Half Marathon Championship, thanks to Chris Keith.
Check out Richards news and remember the Garage Sale coming up later this year.
Richard does a stirling job of writing up the club news and distributing this by email regularly and promptly. Chris Keith has been handicapper for some years after taking over from Richard and so the heading for Richards E News has been changed to reflect this on the top navigation bar -- CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD E NEWS
Thanks for the E News Richard , its much appreciated.

PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
& PRIZEGIVING
2 April 2008
5.30pm for 2-6 year olds
6.00pm – Annual General Meeting
Prizegiving for 7-14 year olds will follow directly after conclusion of Annual General Meeting

Parents, please consider putting your name forward to either go on the Committee or to be a Grade Manager. Your help is needed to ensure the continuing success of the Junior Athletic Section.
We look forward to seeing you all on
Wednesday evening.

1/04/08
Read all the latest news and goings on (past and to come) in Richards latest e News The latest results from our club handicapper, Chris Keith, are on the Results page, along with the results for the Secondary School Championships and the New Zealand Track and Field Championships. Thanks to David Drummond for compiling these, check them out and see how well our club is doing. Read the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee. Check out the great pic and athlete on our PICK of the PICS page along with the ever important document of the week. Read the latest news and results from our correspondent Cameron Bennets on our MultiSports Page

21/03/08
Read the latest news from Ian Cox Secretary Athletics Auckland XCR Committee regarding sponsorship for the Gran prix series
Lots of informative and interesting news in Richards regular emails. Read them all here. Club Half Marathon Champs coming up and an interesting proposal from Dick Quax, so have a look now

20/03/08
The YMCAWomens 5k and 10k event will be now held on the 25th May. Click here for the entry form and full details.
List of Outside Events coming up in April, May and June. Thanks to Dave Hamilton for this list

16/03/08
A great opening day for the season with a large number of registrations in as well, Thank you.
For the one or two of you who havent yet enrolled, you may still print of the 2008-2009 Registration Form right here and post it in or bring along to the club on your next visit. You know we now have an EFTPOS terminal at the club for your convenience.
The Juniors latest newsletter is also here from Tracey. Read it now as there is news of a postponement here.
good running and see you around the roads and the X country course.

15/03/08No more sleeping
It's Time to RUN
2pm start
A teams event based on the Road course
We look forward to seeing you all there

14/03/08
Only One more Sleep

12/03/08
Only Three more Sleeps
before opening day for the new season

Read all the latest regarding this in Richards latest Pakuranga Senior Cross Country and Road E News
How about a massive shock for the organising committees by us all downloading the new 2008-2009 Registration Form and filling it out on opening day. We now have "electronic fund transfer at point of sale" terminal and can easily process your payment. We can handle cheques safely and confidentially. We know how to count and can competently handle old fashioned cash and coins and give correct change. We will even package your completed registration purchase in a plain brown paper bag so nobody else will see what you have bought *LOL*

Thanks to Thermo tech for again sponsoring our Club Calendar card
2008 Senior Cross Country and Road Calendar A two page Pdf document,

11/03/08
Thanks to Lindsay for supplying the latest bang on uptodate REGISTRATION FORM, print it out now and avoid the rush to fill out at the club on Saturday
Click here to read Traceys latest news for the Pacific School Games (PSG) which will be held in Canberra. This is a multi sport event of which track and field is one. New Zealand Children's Athletics will be sending a team of 10-14 year olds to these games, as part of an overall New Zealand team. Certain standards must be reached to be considered for nomination to the team (click here to see them)
And another Great idea here from a club member, Check it out and be the first on the block with this new improved running tool.

Check out the latest document of the week in the PICK of the PICS

9/03/08
The latest Junior Athletics Newsletter from Tracey is now here.

A community notice. We have had a request from the organiser of the local Special Olympics athletes. They are holding a ribbon day at Mt Smart on Saturday 19 April. If anyone is interested in being a volunteer to help with events, please contact Claire Lingman at Lingman@ihug.co.nz or phone 279 3022. Thank you

6/03/08
Richards latest Senior Cross Country and Road Newsletter is now here. Information about starting day and the last pack run.
Don't forget to bring a pen to the club on opening day. Its for filling out your new seasons registration form , the supplied pens on the tables will be in hot use and may just run out of ink, so just in case bring your own along.

3/03/08
Latest Junior Athletics Newsletter is now here, as usual packed with lots of information, on the Juniors page now.

28/02/08

Have you been doing your stretch exercises because

OPENING DAY for 2008 season is on Saturday March 15th
2pm start
A teams event based on the Road course
We look forward to seeing you all there.

A selection of new pics are also on the PICK of the PICS page from the South Island Colgate Games and the Auckland Track & Field Champs

24/02/08
The webmaster has been away unexpectedly with visitors from overseas and his remote connection for updating the website was not operating. He apologises for the late updating of the website over this holiday period. Please check out the Juniors page and Track and Field page for newsletters and results. The results for the Club champs held at Mt Smart on the 16/17 Feb are now also on the Results Page.
Richards latest Pakuranga Senior Cross Country and Road Newsletter is also here. as usual packed full of informative information.
Thanks to the Drummonds and Martins for a selection of photos which will be added to the website shortly.

16/01/08
Congratulations to the 29 Pakuranga athletes who competed at the North Island Colgate Games in Inglewood from the 4th – 6th January.
There were many outstanding performances throughout the three days of competition, with lots of new PB’s being recorded.
5 Gold, 8 Silver and 9 Bronze medals were won by Club athletes giving a total of 22 medals. 6 new Club Records were also set.
See the full report and places on the Juniors page and pictures on PICK of the PICS
From the Senior Cross Country and Road Section Pakuranga Athletic Club
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to make the most of the holidays.
But it is now time to start to get into some training - yes I know you have been thinking about
it but its now time for action.
Of course there are some who are already training and others getting even competitive.
Yes the club is open on Saturdays , packs go out on the footpaths and cross country
something for everyone - and the bar is open afterwards for the walkers, runners and
socialisers.
Read Richards very first email news for this year packed with lots of information on coming events and some reports from last year
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17/12/07
Read Traceys last newsletter before Christmas on behalf of the Junior Athletics Committee, I would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. To those athletes competing in events over the break, good luck.

13/12/07
Richards latest Senior Cross Country and Road E News is here exclusively. Richards computer is at the doctors so he is unable to distribute it as per normal and we all wish his cyber friend a speedy recovery. Full of great news and results that you must just click on the link and read it all. And as well as wishing you all a festive and happy holiday season.
Cheers Richard and thanks for keeping us all so well informed throughout the year.

10/12/07
See Traceys full Junior Athletics Newsletter
This Wednesday will be our last club night for the year. There are several events on over the summer break as follows:
North and South Island Colgate Games – entries for these two events have closed. Good luck to all our athletes taking part.
Trans Tasman Carnival – Thursday 17 January 2008 a carnival will be held for the visiting New South Wales team. All athletes from our club are invited to take part. It will be held at our club and is for athletes aged 2-14 years. Start time is 12.30pm.
Trans Tasman Challenge – this is the big challenge between the New South Wales team and our Auckland team. Several club athletes have been selected to take part – good luck.
Grade 14, U16, U18 Interprovincial – this event is for athletes aged 14-17 years and is being held at Palmerston North. Interested athletes please contact Marten Bearda bearda@xtra.co.nz or send an e-mail by return for details about entry.
Massey Open Day – Saturday 26 January 2008 at Moire Park, Massey. This is an open event for 2-14 year olds starting at 10.00am.
First Club Night 2008 – Wednesday 30 January, 2008.

5/12/07
Registered athletes aged 10-14 years interested in competing in the Auckland Junior Regional 1500m Championships are advised that entries for this event should be submitted next week 12 December. The entry fee is $4.00 per athlete. Late entries will be accepted on the day upon payment of the late entry fee of $10.00 per athlete.
Regards
Tracey Calway

4/12/07
Pakuranga Juniors won many titles and places at the Counties Manukau Relay Champs held at Massey Park on Saturday. The Girls 12, 13 and 14 and Boys 9 team all won their 4x100m and 4x200m relays. The 10 boys won their 4x100m relay. Medley relays were won by the girls team, the mixed team, and the 7-9 boys. See a selection of pictures on the PICK of the PICS

26/05/07
Check out the first pictures from Macrennie Day on the Special events Page. Pakrun, first with the news and pictures you want to see.

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