*** NEWS UPDATES *** 2010 - 2011 [Open | Close]

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**** UNIFORM & COSTS *** 2010 - 2011 [Open | Close]

To be confirmed

*** REGISTRATIONS *** 2010 - 2011 [Open | Close]

WHERE: Pakuranga Club Rooms
                 Lloyd Elsmore Park
                 Cascades Road
                 Pakuranga

WHEN:     Wednesday 22nd September 2010
                                AND
                  Wednesday 29th September 2010

TIME:         6:00pm - 7:30pm


Online Registrations will also be available soon

 

7 - 14 yrs --- IMPROVING SKILLS [Open | Close]

The aim is to have fun and learn new skills with a focus on achieving personal bests.

This will not only make you a better athlete, but will assist your ability in other sports by helping you fun faster, jump higher and throw further.

 

The 7-14 year olds begin their club night straight after the Under 6 years age group on a Wednesday night at 5:45pm.

 

Athletes line up in the designated area and sign in with their Grade Manager, who takes the age group through the events following a two week program covering:

 

60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m

Long jump, High jump

Shot put, Discus

 

Points are awarded for attendance, achieving personal bests and place getters in each event.

These points are totalled at the end of the season for the prize giving night where a number of awards and trophies are available.

 

Regular events and open days are held around Auckland where athletes can compete for ribbons or medals.

Athletes can also choose to attend the major events such as the Colgate Games, or they may be selected for club or inter provincial teams.

 

We are lucky to have access to expert coaching for athletes who wish to further their skills.

Training sessions are available to anyone interested on Monday and Thursday evenings.

See the 'Coaching' link on the left for more details.

 

Parents are urged to become involved with the running of the club night to help things run smoothly.

Whether this is by helping an age group at an event, measuring throws or time keeping.

No prior experience is required.

5 - 6YRS --- LEARNING THE BASICS [Open | Close]

PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB
5 - 6yrs --- Learning the basics

To help your child gain the confidence needed to feel comfortable on the track and field, here is a list of guidelines to follow for each club night and to teach your child at home. Your little athlete will pick up these simple techniques and become comfortable and confident to run on their own in their own time.

1) How to start a race
Lead by your grade manager, once you have been placed in a lane you…
- Stand 3 feet behind the start line;
- The starter say’s “TAKE YOUR MARK” = the athlete moves up to the start line and prepares for the race with one foot behind the other;
- The starter say’s “GET SET” = the athlete prepares in starting stance;
- The starter will “CLAP” the clappers or set off the gun to go;

2) How to finish a race
- Once your athlete has crossed the finish line, (staying in their designated lane) get them to walk back and tap the line with their foot. A simple guesture of sportsmanship.
- If your athlete has achieved a placing, they will only get given the place stick if they return to the finish line to receive it.
- Have your child walk back to sit down in there area and wait till the grade manager is ready to mark down your place if you have one.

TIPS
- Remind your child to check that their foot is behind the line, not on or touching the line.
- Remind your child to go back and tap the line.
- Bring your child to the track and teach them how to follow the bend on the 200m.

3) Fair play and sportsmanship
- unfair advantage.
- Please encourage your child to encourage others.

SUMMERY

3 FEET BEHIND
“TAKE YOUR MARK”
“GET SET”
“CLAP”
Cross the finish line
WALK BACK
TAP THE LINE
PLACE STICK

2 - 4yrs --- LEARNING THE BASICS [Open | Close]

PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB
2 – 4yrs --- Learning the basics


To help your child gain the confidence needed to feel comfortable on the track and field, here is a list of guidelines to follow for each club night and to teach your child at home. Your little athlete will pick up these simple techniques and become comfortable and confident to run on their own in their own time.

1) How to start a race
Lead by your grade manager, once you have been placed in a lane you…
- Stand 3 feet behind the start line;
- The starter say’s “TAKE YOUR MARK” = the athlete moves up to the start line and prepares for the race with one foot behind the other;
- The starter say’s “GET SET” = the athlete prepares in starting stance;
- The starter will “CLAP” the clappers to go;

2) How to finish a race
- Once your athlete has crossed the finish line, (staying in their designated lane) get them to walk back and tap the line with there foot. A simple guesture of sportsmanship.
- If your athlete has achieved a placing, they will only get given the place stick if they return to the finish line to receive it.
- Have your child walk back to sit down in there area and wait till the grade manager is ready to mark down your place if you have one.
TIPS
- At the start line, ask your child to check that their foot is behind the line, not on or touching the line.
- Use a light tap on the back when the starter “CLAPs” to indicate when they need to start running.
- Run behind them and encourage them to cross the finish line, so a clear placing may be achieved.
- Encourage them to tap the line

3) Fair play and sportsmanship
- Please don’t drag, pull or push your athlete during their race, this is considered an unfair advantage.
- Please encourage your child to encourage others.

SUMMERY

3 FEET BEHIND
“TAKE YOUR MARK”
“GET SET”
“CLAP”
Cross the finish line
WALK BACK
TAP THE LINE
PLACE STICK
SIT DOWN and WAIT

2 - 6yrs PROGRAM [Open | Close]

Each club night will be rotated between two programs. The 5 and 6 yrs will participate in 2 field events each night. All athletes are encouraged to participate in every event.

PROGRAM 1    
          race1    race2    race3     optional run
2yrs   20m      30m      40m       pak run 1000m
3yrs   30m      40m      50m       pak run 1000m
4yrs   30m      40m      60m       pak run 1000m

          race1    field     race2    race3   optional run
5yrs 100m        -          80m      60m     pak run 1000m
6yrs 100m        -          80m      60m     pak run 1000m

PROGRAM 2
          race1    race2    race3     optional run
2yrs   20m      30m      40m       pak run 1000m
3yrs   30m      40m      60m       pak run 1000m
4yrs   30m      60m      80m       pak run 1000m

         race1     field    race2    race3   optional run
5yrs 200m        -          80m      60m     pak run 1000m
6yrs 200m        -          80m      60m     pak run 1000m

2 - 6 yrs --- PARENT HELP [Open | Close]

In order to have a successful club night, our little athletes depend on parent help. We run the club and without help, races cannot commence.

How do I volunteer???
Each club night A request for volunteers will be made. The positions need to be filled by 5:10pm so events can begin at 5:15pm, if you would like to maintain a volunteer position, please contact Carla Tonga.


What positions are available???

 What do I do???

GRADE MANAGER - 1 per grade
1) Roll call (mark off names on your board);
2) Arrange your athletes into even races (no more than 8 per race);
3) Walk your athletes to the start line and organise each race;
4) Start races using the clappers. Ensure all athletes stand back behind the start line. "Take your mark... get set... GO"

GRADE MANAGERS ASSISTANT - 1 per grade
While the Grade manager is starting races, the  assistant will help with arranging races and directing children back to sit down in the designated area and mark off athletes' placings next to their name.

PLACE GETTER - 8 per club night
1) Watch your placing;
2) When all athletes have crossed the finish line, stand behind the finish line in the lane of your placing and  encourage the athlete to come back to get their place stick.
3) Hand place stick to your athlete then move to the side.
NOTE: Do not chase the athlete, encourage them come to you.

PAK RUN
1000m – When 5-6 yrs have finished their last race.
1 X PAKRUN STARTER/FINISH LINER
1) Give a few minutes for athletes to get to the start line;
2) To encourage athletes and parents that this is their race, so that means it's their pace. Athletes may run, walk, skip or jump  to the finish line, all that’s required is that they cross the finish line.
NOTE: To start and finish the race and wait for all athletes to cross the finish line with a big high five.

2 - 6 yrs CLUB NIGHT [Open | Close]

Club night is a Wednesday evening. Races start at 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Our under 6 age groups have 3 competitive races and are introduced to the basic principles of athletics. The 5 - 6 years are introduced to shot put, discus and long jump.
As an introduction to cross country running, we also have the 1000m Pak run. This is an optional event and does not accumulate points.

Each placing is allocated points.
1st = 4 points; 2nd = 3 points; 3rd = 2 points; 4th = 1 point. Attendance = 2 points

Points are accumulated over the season to establish over all winners for each age group

Calendar 2010-2011 [Open | Close]

TO BE CONFIRMED...

PRINT THESE OUT: Joggers and Walkers Programme July to December 2010 (Word Doc.) Joggers & Walkers Programme January to July 2011 (Word Doc.) AKLD Centre Calendar 2010 2010 Senior Road & Cross Country Calendar 2010 Junior Cross Country & Road Section Calender 2010-2011 Registration Form >5k run course map