Pakuranga Athletic Club

Snr Cross Country & Road

Snr Track & Field

Jnr Cross Country & Road

Sir Barry Curtis 10k Classic

CODE OF CONDUCT
Members are expected to maintain high levels of sportsmanship and conduct whilst representing the club and to support the club and its elected officers in a way that brings credit to both the club and its members.

SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD RUNNING

E - News Oct 2, 2011 [Open | Close]

Good Evening All

What a fun day of camaraderie there was at the club on Saturday when the Marathon Relay took place.

Five teams embarked on the five leg relay covering about the marathon distance and after the first 10.1 k leg

Simon Phillips led for team 1 and 3 teams were within 40 seconds of each other.

Other leg distances were , 2 and 4 were 8.3, 3 was approx 5.4 and the last another 10.1.

As the relay progressed, team 5, who only had 3 members at the start, had shot out to a comfortable lead,

they had over 5 minutes on team 2 at the last changeover. Teams 3, 1 and 4 were out of contention but

only 5 minutes separated them.

Team 2s' Mark Topliss set out firstly to reduce the deficit to team 5 on the last 10 k lap (shared by Adrian

Edge and John Read) , almost catching Adrian (who had already run leg 1) then finally catching

John (who ran leg 2) approaching the car park entrance. Mark taking the win for team 2 by 14 seconds,

exciting after 3 hours 15 minutes 38 seconds of running.

Team 2 members were Robert Glee, Allan Bradbury, Craig Williamson, Richard Thomson and Mark Topliss.

Team 5 were 2nd form 4, 3 and 1. Please note that teams 4, 3 and 1 all had a walker each and must

be congratulated for not giving up their team support.

Results by team and individual are attached. Note that some times may not be accurate by 10 -20 seconds

due to a time clock malfunction (laps 3 and 4 ?).

Next Saturday - October 8th there will again be a bit of history again on the road - this time with a difference

as the Junior Cross Country and Road section will be joining us for the run.

2 pm start

There will be challenges to this event - maybe not just physical some come and enjoy the fun.

More Results from the weekend.

Auckland Run Walk series at Barry Curtis Park

8 k lap - Leo Roper 2nd 28:16, Ian Roper 4th 32:22 , John Magness 63rd 1:14:22

16 k (2 laps) - Julie Devonshire 124th (81st female) 2:05:47

32 k ( 4 laps) - Allan Shadbolt 29th (22nd male) 2:48:28

SBS Hamilton Half Marathon

Johan Vanhoovels 2nd 1:12:47 , 21 seconds behind Stephen Lett

Megan Blackett, 3rd female in 1:30:15

More News

Auckland Marathon

Debbie Garland has an entry for the Auckland Marathon that she wants to sell, because of a recent injury

she has not done the training required. She would like to sell her ticket if possible, It cost $129 for the entry

and $7 for the ferry ticket to the start, and would be happy to sell it for $100 ono and the buyer would have

to pay the transfer fee of $25..00. The t shirt ordered is a womens size 8, and unfortunately that can't be changed.

Anyone interested please contact Debbie ph 537 0685 or email murray.garland@xtra.co.nz

Bras

Thanks everyone who has donated their old Bras to the Joggers collection.

Next Saturday will be the last chance to drop them off in the box at the club.

When we know if we have beaten the Australian total Linda Mitchel will let everyone know.

Pakuranga Monday Night 5k last night had a reasonable turnout for such bad weather, some

competitors got the works with strong wind, lightening, thunder and heavy rain.

look for results on the Coolrunning website

It will be on again next Monday 6 pm start - so come along cause it cant be any worse!!

Lets keep the numbers growing now that its light till after the finish.

The Senior Cross Country and Road Section supplies volunteers at the 5 k to help with the

finish chute - timekeeping.

If you don't already help and want to help please contact Natalie Seay 021 268 7872 or nat.seay@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Centre Timing Chips

If you had one of these this season you can now return it to Tracey Calway

Bring it to the club next Saturday - then run the Marathon Relay event.

The Pakuranga Senior Track and Field kicked off again Tonight

Hope you could attend, but If you missed it, come on down next week and meet the committee

and other athletes. All welcome to attend and give athletics a go. 6pm start for warmups 6.30 for events.

Ages from 13 years upwards and all Masters grades welcomed.
Programme and all relevant information is on the club website http://www.pakrun.org.nz/trackfield.asp
Any more information contact Anthony Curry anthonyrun@hotmail.com

Cheers
Anthony Curry

Saturday 15th October - Sir Barry Curtis 10k Classic - Helpers Run

Come to the club - well the start is at Musick Point and run the 10 k course 2 pm start

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club. www.pakrun.org.nz

Entries Close 9th October

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E - News Sept 27, 2011 [Open | Close]

Do you think you have missed out ??

For those of you who wanted to run in the Marathon Relay this Saturday - there is still time

Teams have not yet been finalised so if you still want to get your name in a team

then contact John Read-email readj@xtra.co.nz

I believe there is only enough entered for 3 teams so far - well down on previous years.

A new course is on the way based from the club for safety reasons.

10 k road course, 8 k road course and a 5 k lap

Leg 1 will start at 12.30 pm = teams of 5

a great way to meet other clubmembers again

Timekeeping Reminder - Lachlan Maclean, Paul Williams, Rachel Penney

Attached is a copy of the new timekeeping roster

Also Attached is an Important update on The Track and The Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust

from Darryl Patterson

Athletics New Zealand has received an invitation to send a team to the Chiba Ekiden Relay in Japan on 23rd November

Anyone interested on applying for the team follow the link below - applications required by Monday 3rd October

http://performance.athletics.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=219:media-release-26th-november-2011&catid=34:team-event

Results

Yet another small field at the club for the Road Handicap Event last Saturday .

Barry O'Brien was first overall on handicap with 59:38 closely followed by Kirk Lister 59:50

and Paul Fitzwilliam 59:58.

First Woman on handicap was Jackie Russell with 1:01:06 followed by Kathleen Edge (Payne) 1:01:45

and Julie Devonshire 1:01:50

Fastest over the short course were Jackie Russell 41:21 and Kirk Lister 43:05

Fastest over the long course were Kathleen Payne 55:45 and Mark Topliss 41:22

Results Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Masters Women Jackie Russell 1:01:06 Kathleen Edge 55:45 (long course)

Jackie Russell 41:21 (short course)

Senior Men Mark Topliss 1:03:22 Mark Topliss 41:22

Masters Men Lachlan Maclean 1:01:09 Simon Phillips 41:45

Masters Men 50-59 David Harper 1:01:14 David Harper 41:54

Masters Men 60+ Kirk Lister 59:50 Kirk Lister 43:05 (short course)

John Robinson 45:34 (long course)

Walkers Barry O'Brien 59:38 Julie Devonshire 1:05:20

Full results attached and on the club website. www.pakrun.org.nz

Onehunga Half Marathon on Sunday

Roger Spice 3rd men 40+ 1:29:24 and 11th overall

Pakuranga Monday Night 5k last night about 130 participants

First overall Peter Wheeler 18:20 followed by Gavin Hanson 18:29

First woman was Sarah Devoy in 19:27 (5th overall) with Melanie Cossar 2nd in 19:49

It will be on again next Monday 6 pm start - Lets keep the numbers growing now that its light till after the finish.

The Senior Cross Country and Road Section supplies volunteers at the 5 k to help with the finish chute - timekeeping

If you don't already help and want to help please contact Natalie Seay 021 268 7872 or nat.seay@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Centre Timing Chips

If you had one of these this season you can now return it to Tracey Calway

Bring it to the club next Saturday - then run the Marathon Relay event.

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

- Auckland Run Walk Events

Barry Curtis Park - www.runwalk.co.nz

Pakuranga Senior Track and Field kicks off again on Tuesday 4th October from 6.30pm.

Come on down and meet the committee and other athletes. All welcome to attend and give athletics a go.

Saturday 8th October - History road event

incorporating the Junior Cross Country and Road section runners

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club. www.pakrun.org.nz

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

Timekeeping Roster Oct - Nov, 2011 [Open | Close]

Time Keeping Roster

*Date*	*Time Keeping Roster*	*Volunteers*	*Phone Number*	*Email*
Saturday 1^st October	Marathon Relay 12.30pm start	Lachlan Maclean	2693974	roandal@ihug.co.nz
		Paul Williams	6201515	Paulie3fingers@gmail.com
		Rachel Penny	0212145338	cleographics@ihug.co.nz
Saturday 8^th October	History Road Event
Saturday 15^th October	Sir Barry Curtis 10km Helpers Run
Saturday 22^nd October	Race 7 Road handicap	Matthew Sweetingham	02102601121	sweetingham@gmail.com
		Greg Dean	5347696
		Alec Day	5348455	clcday@xtra.co.nz
Saturday 29^th October	Pack Run
Saturday 5^th November	Race 8 Club Road Chaps � all start at 2pm	John Baty	0211842990	kjbinvestments@vodafone.co.nz
		Dave Spankie	5767431	Dot-and-dave@xtra.co.nz
		Lindsay Hotham	5349135	Lindsay@fruitworld.co.nz
Saturday 12^th November	Sponsers day

Please be at the club by 1.30pm to help set up the clock or earlier if you wish to run before hand. Your time will still count towards handicap points. If you are unable to make it on the day please swap with someone else on the list.

Thank you for your help.

Richard Smith

0274664116

richard@thermo.co.nz

E - News Sept 20, 2011 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

Last Saturday runners remembered the running Legend Arthur Lydiard when they ran the famous

Waiatarua route in the Waitakere ranges as part of either The Legend Marathon, Arthurs' Half or the

Titiranga 10 K.

Scott Winton won the marathon in a time of 2:37:55, 6 minutes ahead of ACAs Jono Jackson

In the half Natalie Seay, with a time of 1:37:57 was 4th in the W40-49 grade.

At the club there was a Road Handicap Event with just a small field taking part.

Ron Johnson (M60+) was first on handicap with 57:45 and Kathleen Edge first woman in 1:00:17.

Over the 10.1 k course Charlotte Cheyne was fastest woman with 48:39 and John Read fastest

man in 41:49. Over the shrter course of 8.3 k Jackie russell was fastest woman in 41:52 and

Barry Weston fastest man with 44:12. Dave Spankie was fastest walker in 1:11:33

Provisional results Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Senior Women Charlotte Cheyne 1:01:09 Charlotte Cheyne 48:39 (long course)

Masters Women Kathleen Edge 1:00:17 Kathleen Edge 54:17 (long course)

Jackie Russell 41:52 (short course)

Masters Men John Land 58:49 Lachlan Maclean 58:09

Masters Men 50-59 Alan Bradbury 59:21 John Read 41:49

Masters Men 60+ Ron Johnson 57:45 Barry Weston 44:12 (short course)

Allan Shadbolt 48:00 (long course)

Walkers Maurie Neighbour 1:03:50 Davce Spankie 1:11:33

Full results will be posted on the club website when available. www.pakrun.org.nz

The junior cross country and road section visited Rotorua and the Red Stag Redwoods Forest Relays

at the weekend. No results available as yet but I'm sure they enjoyed themselves.

In the Senior results, Lake City won the mens section and Nick Pannett ran a 15:53 5 k leg.

In Triathlon, a result missed last week from the World Triathlon Champs

Simon Phillips was 5th (reporter tells me 4th?) in the M45-49 sprint section with a 5 k run time of 17:53

In a hot and humid Yokohama, Japan yesterday Ryan Sissons was again the best of the kiwi elite men

in the ITU event finishing 13th and a 10 k run time of 31:58

Upcoming Events

From today onwards there will be more light during the day than dark at night

Sunrise today 6:15 amd and sunset 6:15 pm

Great time to get more trainging in

A Reminder too that daylight saving is back next Sunday - more light at night

No good if you train in the early morning!!

Next Saturday - September 24th Handicap event on the Road course

2 pm start for those on a zero handicap

Timekeeping - Madeleine Munro, Maurie Neighbour, Kelly Parlane

A new Timekeeping Roster is out and copy attached

Please read it and take note of when you are on timekeeping duty

Copies will be on the noticeboard at the club and on the club website.

Saturday 1st October - Marathon Relay This popular event is back

-a great event so get this date in your diary

a new course is on the way based from the club for safety reasons.

10 k road course, 8 k road course and a 5 k lap

If Interested Give your name to John Read on Saturday

or email readj@xtra.co.nz

a great way to meet other clubmembers again

Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k

It will be on again next Monday 6 pm start - good numbers again last night

the Senior Cross Country and Road Section supplies volunteers at the 5 k

to help with the finish shute - timekeeping

If you dont already help and want to help please contact Natalie Seay 021 268 7872 or nat.seay@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Centre Timing Chips

If you had one of these this season you can now return it to Tracey Callway

Bring it to the club next Saturday - then run the raod handicap event.

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

- Auckland Run Walk Events

Barry Curtis Park - www.runwalk.co.nz

Pakuranga Senior Track and Field kicks off again on Tuesday 4th October from 6.30pm.

Come on down and meet the committee and other athletes. All welcome to attend and give athletics a go.

Saturday 8th October - History road event

incorporating the Junior Cross Country and Road section runners

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club. www.pakrun.org.nz

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E - News September 17, 2011 [Open | Close]

An Ooops Please note natalies phone number is 021 267 7872

Good Evening Everyone

A much quieter weekend for clubmembers last wekend with a few visiting other centres to run while

some came to the club to run and walk part of a course used as the road course several years ago.

the course took in Wallworth, Cascades, Archmillen, Pakuranga and Gossemer.

Meanwhile other took off to Whangamata for the weekend for the runs down there

Results of those found

Half Marathon

Brett Wallwork 10th overall 2nd M40 1:23:45

Shannon Sivewright 35th 14th M25-39 1:38:55

Rodalea Dun walk 34th 3rd F60-64 3:12:43

10 k

Jay Wallwork 3rd overall 1st MU20 37:47

Allan Sim 21st 2nd M60-64 46:14

Jim Dun 137th 5th M60-64 1:01:31

Sunnette Kennard 217th 4th F55-59 1:18:53

5 k

Quinn Wallwork 4th overall 2nd MU20 19:28

Lynne Sim 105th 2nd F55-59 40:27

Whangarei Marathon had the pleasure of 200 club member David Hamilton who finished 31st overall

and 2nd M70 in 5:42:49

Rumour has it that our other 200 club member was at another marathon on the weekend but

results dont confirm that - watch this space.

A couple of others ventured overseas to China for the World Triathlon Champs.

Ryan Sissons was the top Kiwi in the Elite Mens race finishing 14 overall and having a 10 run of 30:59

Brian Payne competed in the sprint event ad finished 6th in th M60-64 grade with a 5 k run time of 22:29

Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k was on this week but the results are not posted

due to timepiece problems.

It will be on again next Monday 6 pm start

the Senior Cross Country and Road Section supplies volunteers at the 5 k

to help with the finish shute - timekeeping

If you dont already help and want to help please contact Natalie Seay 021 268 7872 or nat.seay@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Centre Timing Chips

If you had one of these this season you can now return it to Tracey Callway

Bring it to the club next Saturday - then run the raod handicap event.

Upcoming Events

This Saturday 17th - Road Handicap at the club - 2pm start for those off go

Saturday 24th - Road Handicap at the club - 2pm start

The Lydiard Legend Marathon - and associated events

Saturday 17th September

www.thelegend.co.nz

Saturday 1st October - Marathon Relay

-a great event so get this date in your diary

a new course is on the way based from the club for safety reasons.

get ready to put your name forward for this -

a great way to meet other clubmembers again

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

- Auckland Run Walk Events

Barry Curtis Park - www.runwalk.co.nz

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club. www.pakrun.org.nz

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E - News 7 September, 2011 [Open | Close]

The New Zealand Road Relays were still the talk at the club yesterday at the Monday Night 5k

The event was very successful, and again thanks to Mike (especially) and his team of volunteers

for making this happen. The comiittee will be having a debrief meeting in the near future to

discuss what went well and where improvements can be made, as it is likely that at least

Auckland centre road relays will be held on the course in the future.

The following message was received from Brian Evison, Technical Delegate representative for Athletics NZ

New Zealand Road Relay Championships Hunua 3rd Sept 2011

As ANZ Technical Delegate to this event I have taken the time to pen this covering letter to be sent to all athletic clubs

that participated at Hunua. I have been working with the Pakuranga Club to facilitate this event for the last 18 months,

firstly for the Auckland Centre Championships 2010. With president Bob Smith�s vision and the tireless effort of

event chairman Mike Trathen together with the local organizing committee the Club did an amazing job.

They took Pakuranga Athletic Club to where NO, and I emphasise the NO, other NZ Athletic Club has ever gone before,

to organize a New Zealand Athletic Championship event. The magnitude of the effort in these economic times would only

be appreciated by the few.But I assure you all that New Zealand Athletics has benefited greatly by the Pakuranga effort.

The vision and the manner it was achieved is without precedence.
Congratulations, well done to you all. Thankyou for the experience � �journey� for me.
The technical aspects will be covered in my report to ANZ.

Brian Evison
ANZ Technical Delegate

Relays Lost Property :

Anyone who has items of lost property from the relays or looking for some

please contact Mike - 577 2024 mtandtb@xtra.co.nz

Pakuranga Team results at the NZ Road Relays Champs

Seniors, Masters, Composite and Corporate ran 8 legs totaling 64.3k

Senior Men A (in A grade) 3rd 3:30:00

Senior Men B (in B grade) 6th 4:02:07

Senior Women 3rd 4:10:04

Masters Women 3rd 4:30:30

Open Masters (over 50) 4th 4:37:26

Corporate B (choppers) 2nd 4:46:46

Composite 4th 5:17:20

Juniors ran the last 5 legs totaling 41.7k

Junior Men

Pakuranga Red 11th 2:34:16

Pakuranga White 13th 2:38:16

Pakuranga Blue 17th 2:58:37

Junior Women

Pakuranga Yellow 3rd 2:59:11

Pakuranga Orange 7th 3:09:11

Individual Highlights

Team events like the relays, bring the best out in every participant in as much at that all give 100%.

The club had 81 athletes giving 100 % on Saturday, that would be the largest number at National Relays

in recent years.

Of those, seven were selected on legs that they were fast enough to be the fastest in their grade.

Standout of those seven would be : yes Race Director Mike Trathen up the mountain leg 7 for the Choppers!

And the seven were:

Leg 4 6.7 k Megan Blackett Senior Women 25:14

Leah Hirschfeld Masters Women 30:17

Leg 5 7.1 k Jessica Morrison Junior Women Yellow 28:07 Junior Leg 1

Leg 6 10.5 k Lisa Robertson Senior Women 36:10

Leg 7 6.9 k Jonny McKee Senior Men 23:57

Mike Trathen Corporate Choppers 30:33

As would be expected, the fastest club member on each leg was the Senior Mens A team representative.

Full results are now posted on the club website

http://www.pakrun.org.nz/images/NZ%20ROAD%20RELAYS%202011%20RESULTS.xls

Auckland Road Relays Results

Pakuranga was also successful at the Auckland Road Relays held in conjunction with the National Road relays

at Hunua

Senior Women 1st

Masters Women 1st

Junior Women Yellow 2nd

Junior Women Orange 4th

Senior Men 1st

Open Masters (over 50) 2nd

Junior Men Red 4th

Junior Men White 6th

Junior Men Blue 9th

and unofficially

Composite 3rd Auckland centre team.

Corporate B 2nd ?

Other News

Monday Night 5 k

Yes its back - every Monday night now till mid December - 6 pm start

This week there was over 100 participants -great start to the series

First overall this week was Peter Wheeler in 17:37

First woman was Katie Dickinson in 21:39 and Sarah Amy Drummond was first walker in 34:39

Rugby World Cup Tickets Raffle - Yes the Lotto Bonus number was 28 -

and wasn't Darryl Patterson happy about that on Saturday night

This Coming Saturday - September 10th - at the Club

History Road Run - Come and run a Club Road course from the past - 2 pm ish start for everyone

Maps available on the Day -

Come and remember what it was like to run that previous course or if you're a newbee

what a previous course used for club runs was like.

Note - Junior Road Champs are also on Saturday

Rugby World Cup Sweep - Get your picks in by Friday

Terry Mitchell is running a Rugby World Cup sweep - $5 to pick all games winners and Margins.

Form to make your picks can be emailed to you by request - by return from this email

Email enquires and completed forms (and arrange payment) to Terry - terlin@ihug.co.nz

Saturdays 17th and 24th - Road Handicap at the club - 2pm start

The Lydiard Legend Marathon - and associated events

Saturday 17th September

www.thelegend.co.nz

Saturday 1st October - Marathon Relay

-More News on this next week - a great event so get this date in your diary

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

- Auckland Run Walk Events

Barry Curtis Park - www.runwalk.co.nz

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club. www.pakrun.org.nz

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E - News 31 Aug, 2011 [Open | Close]

Valarie Adams won her Third consecutive World Championship womans shot put title this

week with a championship record equaling final throw of 21.24 metres, beating Nadzeya Opstachuk

from Belarus by over one metre (20.05). The throw also extended her Oceania and New Zealand

records.

This Saturday is the big day - over three years in the planning, the New Zealand Road Relays

will return to the Auckland region after an absence of over a decade.

105 teams have entered and will be tested on the undulating and hilly course.

Congratulations to Mike Trathen for his work in getting the relays to this stage and his support team

and thanks to the volunteers who will be there on the day.

Thanks also to the sponsors:

remember to buy Haier Appliances - naming rights sponsor - www.haier.co.nz

appliances available at Magness Benrow.

Thanks to other supporters too:

Four Winds Foundation, MPM Waterproofing, NZ Herald, Mizone, Thermo Tech, Asics, Frosted Glass,

Fuji Film Chemical, Unilever, Greenworks.

First races start at 9 am

Full details on the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

Althltics New Zealand preview http://www.athletics.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=7988

Recent Results

Last Saturday at the club, members ran the 5 k course used for the Monday night Fun Run and Walk

Look for results on the club website later in the week

O'Hagans 5k

1st Alex Parlane 15:06

2nd Jonny McKee 15:09

also Natalie Seay 20:42

North Shore Marathon

Alec Day 4:14:49 3rd in M60+ age group 55th man overall (of 101)

North Shore Half Marathon

Vikki Smith 15th W18-29 1:45:44

Bob Smith 9th M50-59 1:45:44

The Monday night 5 K will start again next Monday, 5th September - 6 pm start

Thanks greatly to Bruce Hughson who has agreed to do one more series - till December

If anyone is interested in Taking over from Bruce - please see him - he will give great training

Donation entry gets you into the spot prize draw and results recorded

Adults $2 under 18 $1

Map

http://www.pakrun.org.nz/images/5k%20Funrun%20Map(1).pdf

Rugby World Cup Sweep

Terry Mitchell is running a Rugby World Cup sweep - $5 to pick all games winners and Margins.

Form to make your picks can be emailed to you by request - by return from this email

Email enquires and completed forms (and arrange payment) to Terry - terlin@ihug.co.nz

Saturday 10th September - History Road event at the club. 2 pm start

Saturdays 17th and 24th - Road Handicap at the club - 2pm start

The Lydiard Legend Marathon - and associated events

Saturday 17th September

www.thelegend.co.nz

Saturday 1st October - Marathon Relay

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club.

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E - News 25 Aug, 2011 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday the NZ Road Champs were held in Wellington with two club members gaining

National titles in the Seniors and Masters.

Lisa Robertson won the Senior Womens grade over 10,000 metres by 14 seconds with a time of 34:32.

Hannah Barker was 9th in 36:58 and both were in the Auckland team which finished 2nd.

Rachel Penney won the Masters Women 35 grade over 5,000 metres in a time of 18:09, Rachel

was 2nd Master Woman overall (40+ seconds behind the winner, Sally Gibbs who has just returned from

winning World Masters titles). Natalie Seay was 7th in the Masters Women 40. Both Rachel and Natalie

were in the Auckland team that finished 2nd.

Alex Parlane was 3rd in the Senior Mens grade over 10,000 metres in a time of 31:07, behind Auckland

team mates Stephen Lett (30:58) and Jono Jackson (31:03). Nick Pannett finished 16th in 32:11,

Sam Kidd 17th in 32:15 and Richard Swan 22nd in 32:40. Alex, Nick and Sam were in the Auckland

winning team.

Full results can be found on the Athletics NZ website - www.athletics.org.nz

At the club on Saturday there was a Handicap Road Event which had an improvement in numbers .

Sunnette Kennard was first overall on handicap with a handicap time of 56:52. First man on handicap

was Mark Toplis with a time of 57:27

Fastest woman to run the short course was Anne Bradbury with 47:13 and Kristine Reid fastest over the

long course with 40:59.

Fastest woman walker was Julie Devonshire with 1:03:40.

Fastest man over the short course was Allan Sim with 37:33 and Mark Toplis was fastest over the

long course with 38:12. Fastest male walker was Denis Rudman with 1:04:45.

Summary of results. Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Senior Women Charlotte Cheyne 1:00:48 Charlotte Cheyne 47:46

Senior Men Mark Toplis 57:27 Mark Toplis 38:12

Masters Women Anne Bradbury 59:28 Anne Bradbury 47:13 short course

Kristine Reid 40:59 long course

Walkers Sunnette Kennard 56:52 Julie Devonshire 1:03:40

Masters Men 35-49 Robert Gleed 58:25 Simon Phillips 39:25

Masters Men 50-59 Craig Williamson 59:55 David Harper 41:21

Masters Men 60+ Gregg Dean 57:49 John Robinson 45:59 long course

Allan Sim 37:33 short course

Full results attached

This Saturday the 27th - there will be a 5 k Road Event at the club starting at 2 pm

The course will be the same as that used on the Monday night 5 K

There will be a map on the clubroom window

there is also a map on the club website through the link below

This event will give a good short hit out for those participating at the relays on the 3rd

http://www.pakrun.org.nz/images/5k%20Funrun%20Map(1).pdf

The Monday night 5 K will start again on the 5th September - 6 pm start

Thanks greatly to Bruce Hughson who has agreed to do one more series - till December

If anyone is interested in Taking over from Bruce - please see him - he will give great training

Donation entry gets you into the spot prize draw and results recorded

Adults $2 under 18 $1

Raffle - Rugby World Cup Tickets - opening game

The Senior Cross Country and Road Section Thanks Bruce Calway (and his mate from Perth) for donating

double tickets to the Opening Game of the Rugby World Cup - All Blacks v Tonga at Eden Park on Friday

Sept 9th to be raffled over the next 10 days. These are "A" tickets and valued at about $900

Raffle Tickets will be available at the club on Saturday for $10 each

There is a limit of 40 tickets so first in gets best chance.

Sales will close at 7.30pm on Saturday 3rd September (if not all sold prior)

and the winning number will be the bonus number from the Lotto draw that night (September 3rd) drawn at 8 pm.

Rugby World Cup Sweep

Terry Mitchell is running a Rugby World Cup sweep - $5 to pick all the winners and Margins.

Form to make your picks attached

Give completed forms and payment to terry on Saturday

Email enquires and completed forms (and arrange payment) to Terry - terlin@ihug.co.nz

Saturday September 2nd - N Z ROAD RELAYS - HUNUA !!!!

Just over a week away now - 105 teams entered

remember to buy Haier Appliances - naming rights sponsor - www.haier.co.nz

appliances available at Magness Benrow.

Thanks to other supporters too:

Four Winds Foundation, MPM Waterproofing, NZ Herald, Mizone, Thermo Tech, Asics, Frosted Glass,

Fuji Film Chemical, Unilever, Greenworks.

Check out details on the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

More Recent Results

New Caledonia Marathon - 21st August

1st Scott Winton 2:29:11

3rd Johan Vanhoovels 2:32:35

Petone Workingmens Club 5 Bridges Marathon - Hutt Valley - 21st August

David Hamilton 3:30:46

O'Hagans 5 K

Tuesday 16 August 1st Scott Winton 15:22 2nd Alex Parlane 15:31 also Natalie Seay 21:01

Tuesday 23 August Natalie Seay 20:13

Contact Duathlon National Champs - Taupo - 14 August - Run 10 k -> cycle 40 k -> run 5 k

Women under 23 1st Megan Blackett 2:20:00 ( 10 k 40:14, 5 k 22:28 )

Men 25-29 1st Sam Daley 2:09:04 ( 39:19, 21:24 )

Men 35-39 12th Adrian Edge 2:34:22 ( 42:45, 26:23 )

Men 45-49 1st Simon Phillips 2:10:41 ( 37:38, 21:12 )

Men 50-54 3rd Roger Spice 2:27:04 ( 42:20, 24:27 )

Men 60-64 2nd Brian Payne 2:40:00 ( 46:23, 26:22 )

More Events

Saturday 10th September - History Road event at the club.

The Lydiard Legend Marathon - and associated events

Saturday 17th September

www.thelegend.co.nz

Saturday 1st October - Marathon Relay

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

Entry now open - enter online via club website or entry form from club.

and thats all for this week

Richard

PS Let me know if you change email address or no longer want to receive the weekly Newsletter.

E -News 16 Aug 2011 [Open | Close]

It was Masters Men 60 + day at the club on Saturday with the Handicap Road Event that

was held in reasonably good conditions. I say that because half the field ( 17 ) were in that

age group with only tebn other runners and seven walkers.

Lets see which age group can muster the highest % of members participating in next

Saturdays' Road Handicap.

Terry Mitchel was first on handicap overall with 56:14 and Kaye Rudman first woman

with 58:00.

Fastest, and only woman to run was Jackie Russell with 40:35 over the short course.

Eastest woman walker was Julie Devonshire with 1:06:23.

Fastest man over the short course was Allan Shadbolt with 38:22 and Chris Keith

was fastest over the long course with 42:06. Fastest male walker was Denis Rudman

with 1:03:49.

Summary of results. Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Masters Women Jackie Russell 1:00:05 Jackie Russell 40:35

Walkers Kay Rudman 58:00 Denis Rudman 1:03:49

Masters Men 35-49 Lachlan Maclean 57:04 Shannon Sivewright 44:50

Masters Men 50-59 Richard Thomson 1:00:09 Chris Keith 42:06

Masters Men 60+ Terry Mitche; 56:14 Gregg Dodds 50:36 long course

Allan Shadbolt 38:22 short course

Full results attached

Congratulations to everyone who won awards at the Auckland Centre Prizegiving on Sunday.

Also on Sunday was the Xterra Auckland Trail run at Whitford.

Over the Super Long Course

Natalie Seay won the masters women 40-49 in 2:47:42

Nick Hirschfeld won the Open men in 1:48:58

Leah Hirschfeld was 3rd in the Open women in 2:14:43

Next Saturday at the club is Road Handicap number 4

Starts at 2 pm for those off go.

Timekeepers Emrys Jones Tamlynn Leher

Any queries on what to do contact Richard Smith richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

Sunday 21st August - NZ Road Relays Training

There will be aother group run from Ramarama school at 7:30am

running legs 5 & 6, total distance Approx 21ks (but you can run half if you want)

any queries contact David Harper davidharper@vodafone.co.nz

Saturday 27th - Road Event - 5 k

Saturday September 2nd - N Z ROAD RELAYS - HUNUA !!!!

The Lydiard Legend Marathon - and associated events

Saturday 17th September

www.thelegend.co.nz

Sunday 2nd October - SBS Hamilton Half Marathon -

www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz

Sunday 16th October Sir Barry Curtis 10K Classic

and thats all for this week

Richard

E-News 3 August 2011 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday - Road Handicap - at the club

On the Day - First overall on handicap was Brian Payne with a handicap time of 56:42.

First woman on handicap was Madeline Munro in 59:12.

David Spankie was again first walker this week with 57:50.

Summary of results Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Senior Women Madeline Munro 59:12 Madeline Munro 35:27

Masters Women Kathleen Payne 1:03:49 Kathleen Payne 57:34 long course

Senior Men Michale Zo 59:24 Mark Toplis 41:15

Masters Men 35-49 Shannon Sivewright 1:01:04 Simon Phillips 39:45

Masters Men 50-59 Richard Thomson 1:00:34 Chris Keith 42:15

Masters Men 60+ Brian Payne 56:42 Eric Meredith 38:29 short course

John Robinson 44:55 long course

Walkers David Spankie 57:50 Ron Johnson 1:02:03

Full results attached

Also on Saturday was the Glen Eden 10 mile road race

Paul Williams was 5th in the MM35 grade with a time of 1:25:05

Upcoming Events

At the Club next Saturday there will be a Road Handicap 2 pm start

No Points - Handicaps likely to be the same as last Saturday

Timekeepers for Saturday

Fabian Castle, Sarah devoy, Paul Fitzwilliam

Any queries on what to do contact Richard Smith richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

AUCKLAND ROAD CHAMPS - SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST at Unitec

Entry details and information on Auckland Athletics website - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Entries Close Wednesday 3rd ( I think this is online entries - )

Masters Women 12:35 pm 5,000 metres

Senior Women 1:50 pm 10,000 metres

Masters Men 50 + 1:50 pm 10,000 metres

Masters Men 35-49 2:15 pm 10,000 metres

Senior Men 2:15 pm 10,000 metres

Saturday 13th August - Road Handicap No. 3 at the club - 2pm start

Timekeepers Sam Franklin, Robert Gleed, Alex George.

Sunday 14 th - Auckland Athletics Prizegiving - Mt Smart - details sent seperately

and that will be all for this week

cheers

Richard

E-News 27 July 2011 [Open | Close]

Next Saturday - 30th July - NZ Road Relays Fundraiser Quiz Night - plus DJ

7pm - 11 pm

Less than half of the available tickets have been sold for this event

so There are still plenty of tickets left

Tickets are $20 pp or $100 for a group table of 6!

Interested - available at the club on Saturday afternoon

or Contact Mike Trathen - 577 2024 mtandtb@xtra.co.nz

Please give this fun event serious consideration

as at present it is not raising funds

At the Club next Saturday there will be a Road Handicap 2 pm start

Please note that last Saturday handicaps were based on 55 minutes total time

Next Saturday this MAY change to 60 minutes so be warned of a different handicap start time

check your start time and please start off it

Also remember = Please keep on the footpaths - except when crossing roads.

Running down the middle of the road taking short cuts is not acceptable-

Not only a short cut but a Safety Hazard

Timekeepers for Saturday Ann Bradley, Bill Carlaw (( Simon Ball ?? is in New York ))

Any queries on what to do please see Jackie russell on the day

or contact Richard Smith richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

Please also note that this Saturday the Junior Section will be holding their Cross Country Champs

Saturday 6th August - Road Handicap - no points

Timekeepers Sarah Devoy, Fabian Castle, Paul Fitzwilliam

Recent results

Last Saturday was the New Zealand Cross Country Champs in Christchurch

results - Senior Women : The 8,000 metre run was won by Danielle Travis from Auckland in 28:20.

Robyn Young was 7th in 30:57

Senior Men : Over 12,000 metres, this was won by Matt Smith (Canterbury) in 37:47

Alex Parlane was 5th in 38:30, Brent Henley 32nd 41:54, James Hand 39th 44:46

Last Saturday - Road Handicap - at the club

Another disappointing field of runners and walkers at the club event on Saturday- only 35

and only 19 of those from the week before - would have thought everyone from last week

would have enjoyed the road.

On the Day - First overall on handicap was kathleen Payne with a handicap time of 52:44.

First man on handicap was Adrian Edge in 54:22.

David Spankie had an adjusted hndicap time of 52:19.- to win the walkers section.

Summary of results Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Masters Women Kathleen Payne 52:44 Jackie Russell 41:07 short course

Kathleen Payne 54:14 long course

Senior Men Adrian Edge 54:14 Adrian Edge 43:14

Masters Men 35-49 Paul Williams 54:22 Brett Wallwork 40:44

Masters Men 50-59 Richard Thomson 56:11 David harper 42:19

Masters Men 60+ Paul Taylor 54:39 Allan Sim 38:33 short course

John Robinson 45:47 long course

Walkers David Spankie 52:19 Julie Devonshire 1:06:46

full results attached

Sunday 24th Xterra Auckland - Woodhill Forest

Super Long Event

Masters Men 40-49 1st Simon Phillips 1:50:29

Open Women 20-39 2nd Leah Hirschfeld 2:04:14

Open Men 20-39 2nd Nick Hirschfeld 1:36:27

Sunday 17th July - Sri Chinmoy 10 k at the Domain

1st Men 60-69 Alan Shadbolt 47:20 - 11th overall

Upcoming Events

AUCKLAND ROAD CHAMPS - SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST at Unitec

Entry details and information on Auckland Athletics website - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Entries Close Wednesday 3rd ( I think this is online entries - post entries by Monday 1st )

Masters Women 12:35 pm 5,000 metres

Senior Women 1:50 pm 10,000 metres

Masters Men 50 + 1:50 pm 10,000 metres

Masters Men 35-49 2:15 pm 10,000 metres

Senior Men 2:15 pm 10,000 metres

Saturday 13th August - Road Handicap No. 3 at the club - 2pm start

Sunday 14 th - Auckland Athletics Prizegiving - Mt Smart

and that will be all for this week

SEE YOU ALL AT THE CLUB ON SATURDAY

cheers

Richard

E-News July 12 2011 [Open | Close]

Good Evening all

Last Saturday was another successful day for the club at the Auckland Cross Country Champs with the

Seniors and Masters taking 4 Wins, a 2nd and 4 3rds.

The Juniors collected 4 Wins, 2 2nds and 3 3rds.

The event was held at Barry Curtis Park with reasonable underfoot conditions just a bit wet, cloudy overhead

but a strong south westerly wind.

Wins for the masters went to

Kristine Reid in the W40 and first overall masters woman, with a time of 26:20 for 6,000 m

Melanie Cossar in the W45 and second overall masters woman with 27:27

Nick Hirschfeld in the M35 and third overall masters man, with a tim of 31:40 for the 8,000 m

John Robinson in th M60 with 38:45

Robyn Young was 2nd in the Senior Women with a time of 34:29 for 8,000 m. This grade was won by

Alice Mason from North Harbour Bays in 34:15

Thirds went to

Kathleen Payne in the W35 with a time of 35:04

Natalie Seay in the W40 with 30:06

Debbie Garland in the W45 with 29:32

David Harper in the M55 with 36:44

Steven Lett from Takapuna continued his dominence in the Senior Mens grade this season winning in 42:41 for the 12,000 m.

Alex Parlane was 4th with 43:38, Johan Vanhoovels 5th with 45:08, Brent Henley 6th with 45:28 and

Adrian Edge 17th with 1:01:04

Other results were

M35 Mike Trathen 7th 37:09 Paul Williams 10th 43:47

M45 Robert Gleed 9th 44:57

M50 Neil Cheyne 7th 39:37

M55 Richard Thomson 12th 47:29

M60 Brian Payne 4th 43:00

Full results are on the Athletics Auckland website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Following the Cross Country Champs Robyn Young, Alex Parlane and Brent henley were selected in the Auckland team

to the NZ Cross Country champs in Christchurch on Saturday 23rd July

James Hand has also entered as an individual.

Note that the Auckland Road Champs are on Sunday 7th August at Unitec.

The Clubs Senior Cross Country Championships are on this Saturday - July 16th

2pm start for everyone - Please be Early

Lets see a large turnout of club members - this is the last cross country event at the club

for the season - it is a great chance to compete against fellow club members.

The last 2 years only 40 or less have competed in the club champs, which is really a poor number

so lets see if we can improve on that this Saturday !!!!!!!!

You must run or walk the course for your grade

All Women and Masters Men 60+ on the "short course" = short lap then long lap

Walkers - their "short" course - short lap and their long lap

All Masters men under 60 - "long course" being 2 long laps

Senior Men - "Extra long course" - 1 short lap followed by 2 long laps

Watch out for the Pink Lollypop Spotters - remember

1 lollypop marker or flag - walk or run within a metre either side

2 lollypop markers or flags - walk or run between them

Sealed handicap also being held.

No time adjustments for being late !!

Club Uniform to be worn

No ipods to be worn

Saturday July 23rd and 30th- relief from the mud - Club Road Handicap 2 pm start.

Saturday August 13th - Keep BLACK SATURDAY Free in your dairy - after dark -

More info coming soon

More Results

Auckland Teams Cross Country - Saturday June 11th

TEAMS RESULTS

Pakuranga won the following grades

Senior Women, Senior Men, Masters Women, Boys 12, Girls 12, Boys 14

3rd for the Masters Men

Run Aucklan Events on Sunday at Botany South

10 K - Lisa Robertson 1st woman in 33:51 and 3rd overall

Leo Roper 1st under 20 man in 35:39

Hannah Barker 2nd woman and 7th overall in 37:43

Courtney Martin 2nd under 20 woman in 41:14 and 4th woman

5 K - Vikki Smith 1st woman in 21:14 - 13th overall

from the previous weekend

Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

Saturdays 12 k event - Nick hirschfeld won in a time of 44:18

On Sunday Bev Lorimer completed the 6 k course in 49:27 being 55th in the 40+ grade.

Housekeeping

Please note that when the club includes your entry in a bulk entry to an event - such as the Teams Cross Country

or the North Island Cross Country - and pays the entry fee - if you are unable to take part in the event,

because of injury or sickness, please let either Jackie Russell or myself know.

In Future, the clubs will require those who do not compete without informing the club the genuine reason

for not competing to refund the entry fee to the club.

Please Read the TWO requests for help below and help if you can

and that will be all for this week

SEE YOU ALL AT THE CLUB ON SATURDAY

cheers

Richard

Timekeeping roster [Open | Close]

Time Keeping Roster

*Date*	*Time Keeping Roster*	*Volunteers*	*Phone Number*	*Email*
Saturday 2^nd July	HC no points	Jane Anderson	5216914	jfa@shortlandchambers.co.nz
		Jim Dunn	2743663	duns@vodafone.co.nz
		Beverley Lorimer	5349517	Stewartlorimer@ihug.co.nz
Saturday 9^th July	Grand Prix Final
Saturday 16^th July	Club XC champs	Barry O�Brien	5763948	Barry.obrien@xtra.co.nz
		Vicky Powell	2780966	Victordelta307@gmail.com
		Dave Warwick	5374451	dswarwick@gmail.com
Saturday 23^rd July	Road HC	Roger Spice	2737978	Mixed.spice@xtra.co.nz
		Johan Vanhoovels	0272704155	jovanhoovels@homail.com
		Wolfgang Schenk	5359050	shiwol@vodafone.co.nz
Saturday 30^th July	Road HC	Simon Ball	5335521	abnomis@gmail.com
		Anne Bradbury	2650795	a.a.bradbury@xtra.co.nz
		Bill Carlaw	5349557	billcarlaw@yahoo.co.nz

Saturday 6^th August	Road HC � no points	Fabian Castle	2968508	charlottec@redhill.school.nz
		Sarah Devoy	0277574271	smdevoy@gmail.com
		Paul Fitzwilliam	8176315	Fitzwilliam@hotmail.co.nz
Saturday 13^th August	Road HC	Sam Franklin	5211719	mxfrank@xtra.co.nz
		Robert Gleed	5374097	Robert@superyachtmedia.com
		Alex George	5766592	Alexgeorge.turbo@gmail.com

Saturday 20^th August	Road HC	Lea Hirschfeld	5354544	Hirsch@ihug.co.nz
20^th August		Emrys Jones	5765554 0276900502
20^th August		Tamlynn Leher	5891183	Tamm_leher@yahoo.co.nz

Saturday 3^rd September	Road Relays
Saturday 10^th September	History Road Event
Saturday 17th September	Road HC	Mac McKenzie	5766480	Kmj.mckenzie@xtra.co.nz
		Eric Meredith	5308820	meredyd@attglobal.net
		Terry Mitchell	2739531	timitch@ihug.co.nz
Saturday 24^th September	Road HC	Madeleine Munro	0274281559	Maddymunro@gmail.com
		Maurice Neighbour	5353105
		Kelly Parlane	3076711	kellyparlane@hotmail.com

Thank you for your help.

Richard Smith

0274664116

richard@thermo.co.nz

E-News 21 June 2011 [Open | Close]

Please note especially this week the updates for North Harbour and North Island Cross Country

events and a new timekeeping roster.

Have you Paid Your Subs ?????

If you are at the club and havent paid this years fees - please do so urgently.

This is especialy important if you are using the bar.

The Counties Manukau Police District Licensing Unit is currently doing spot checks

on sports clubs to ensure they are operating their bars within the rules of their Bar Licence.

This includes that all patrons should be club members

so keeping you membership up to date is important

otherwise the club may loose its bar licence if spot checked !!

And there would be a many angry members if this happened.

Adidas Spikes Shoes

There are still sizes available of these shoes at $40 each

Please contact me if you are interested as I will probably not be at the club the next 2 Saturdays

size US UK

10.5 9 2 pairs

11.5 11 1 pair

12 11.5 5 pairs

13 12.5 1 pair

Athletics Auckland AGM Thursday 23rd June 7pm

Officials Lounge situated at the finish line of the track, No2 arena, Mt Smart Stadium off O'Rorke Rd, Penrose.

New Zealand Cross Country Champs Saturday 23rd July Christchurch

details on ANZ website www.athletics.org.nz

If you think you maybe selected for the Auckland Team for these Champs. the centre is asking athletes

to make the commitment either yes or no by the time the teams are selected on the day of the Auckland champs.

Entries are due at ANZ the following day.

Also if you are going to the NZ Champs - are you interested in representing the club

at the Athletics NZ AGM the morning of the champs - starts 8.30 am. Will be finished in time for

athletes to compete at the champs.

Results

The 7 day weather pattern has certainly returned and gave us heaps of rain again on Friday, meaning

the ground was very wet for those brave enough to take on the Cross Country course at the club on Saturday.

As a change. everyone competed over the short course.

Note : the little pink lollypop markers on the course are there for a reason -

to get everyone to cover the same course. O O O

The ruling is that where there are 2 markers I I you go between them, where there is one I

you go only up to 1 (one) metre either side !

This was spotted not to be happening at some places on Saturday, members spotted and footmarks were proof.

Mac McKenzie handled the conditions best, being first to finish overall on handicap in 57:05 with

Jackie Russell first woman in a handicap time of 57:44.

Summary of results Handicap winner Fastest time

Senior Women Charlotte Cheyne 59:05 Charlotte Cheyne 32:55

Senior Men Brent Henley 58:42 Brent Henley 22:42

Masters Women Jackie Russell 57:44 Jackie Russell 33:24

Walkers Denis Rudman 57:22 Denis Rudman 49:52

Masters Men 35-49 Simon Phillips 58:14 Simon Phillips 25:44

Masters Men 50-59 John Read 58:34 John Read 27:24

Masters Men 60+ Mac McKenzie 57:05 John Robinson 30:04

Full results attached

Teams Cross Country - Saturday 11th June

Team results have been finalised and should be on the Athletics Auckland website this week

www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Shoe Clinic Wellington Half Marathon

In the wind and rain, former club member Richard Swan finished 4th in a time of 1:15:51

David Hamilton finished in 3:09:02 to be 5th in the 70+ age grade

Run Auckland 10k - Western Springs

Lisa Robertson was first woman and second overall with a time of 34:22

Gold Coast Super Sports Centre 10 k

Using this as a leadup event to the Gold Coast Marathon, Dale Warrander won in 30:18.

Timekeeping Roster

Saturday 25th June Julie Devonshire Chris Martin Donna Wallwork

Saturday 2nd July Jane Anderson Jim Dun

Please find attached the latest Timekeeping Roster covering the period 2nd July to 24th September

Check for you name and please be there on the day alocated - or make arrangement to change

with someone else

If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.
If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

Saturday 25th June North Harbour Cross Country Long Bay

Entries have now closed but Late Entries will be taken on raceday

Please Note : the course has changed from last year - the start / finish is now back to the middle of the park

not at the northern end

All distances 4,000 metres

and the course is usually fairly dry, being sand based.

Race times - W19, SW, MW 3:10 pm

MM 3:30 pm

SM 3:45 pm

Saturday 2nd July North Island Cross Country - Spa Park Taupo

The club will pay for Senior / Masters entry Fees

Entrants make own transport and accomodation arrangements

Lets have a big Turnout to win the Club Cup back

We need 3 entrants in each age group (5 yr age groups for masters)

Masters Men 50 6,000 m 11:55 am

Masters Women 5,000 m 12:15 pm

Masters Men 35-49 6,000 m 1:35 pm

Senior Women 5,000 m 2:00 pm

Senior Men 9,000 m 2:25 pm

Let me know if you want to be entered

Entries required by Saturday June 25th

Further Details www.taupoharriers.com

Names received so far

Adrian Edge SM, Alex Parlane SM, Brent Henley SM, Brian Payne MM50, Kathleen Payne MW,

Natalie Seay MW, Nick Pannett SM, Rachel Penny MW, Richard Thomson MM50.

to confirm - Debbie Garland MW, Jackie Russell MW,

Anyone considering entering after this date will have to enter themselves!

Saturday 9th July - Auckland Cross Country Champs

Venue - at the moment its Barry Curtis Park (Pukekohe as backup)

Council appears to be happy with the running of the Teams cross country at the park

so hopefully the Champs will be there.

Entries Close Monday July 4th

Race 6 Women 19, Masters Women 1:45 pm 6,000 m

Race 7 Men 19 2:05 pm 8,000 m

Race 8 Masters Men 2:20 pm 8,000 m

Race 9 Senior Women 2:40 pm 8,000 m

Race 10 Senior Men 3:00 pm 12,000 m

Saturday 16th July - Club Cross Country Champs

All start 2 pm

Everyone must do the course set for their age group

Watch out for the Pink Lollypop Spotters

Saturday 30th July - Social Quiz Night 7pm - 11 pm

Fundraiser for NZ Road Relays

At the Clubrooms

If you are a quiz-nighteer, a beginnier or just someone who wants to come along for a fun filled night this is for you!!!
This magical night will be filled with AMAZING entertainment, thrilling questions and a good time!

Tickets are $20 pp or $100 for a group of 6!
Get in fast as there is limited tickets! Note Entry by Ticket only - no door sales

If this sounds like you feel free to private message us and we will sort out your tickets!
Requests of songs are welcome!
*****BAND UPDATE********
The band that will be playing at this event is the infamous MCBC!

Looking forward to it!

Invite your friends!

Interested - Contact Billy Crayford 0211444130

Thats all for this week

Richard

E-News 16 June 2011 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday at Barry Curtis Park, Pakuranga won both the Senior Womens and Senior Mens

Teams Cross Country awards, in both grades the winning teams included masters runners.

To start I think the Auckland Council should be thanked for letting us run on the Park, although

at the time those that participated would probably have wished they were running somewhere

firmer, but thats cross country.

The Senior and Masters Women ran 3 laps of the 2,000 metre course churned up a bit by the

men runing the race before them.

Rachel Penney won the race overall and the Masters Women 35 grade with a time of 25:06,

nearly 20 seconds ahead of 2nd overall and Senior Woman winner Rachael Kingstone from ACA.

Robyn Young was 3rd overall in 25:37 to place 2nd in the Senior Women. Other grade placings

were Leah Hirschfeld, 3rd overall and 2nd MW35 in 26:23. Kristine Reid, 4th overall and 1st MW40 in 26:51.

Melanie Cossar 1st MW45 in 27:49 and Natalie Seay 3rd MW40 in 31:49.

No teams results have been posted on the Auckland website but I think the Masters Women team would

have won that grade too.

Senior and Masters Men ran 5 laps of the course which started in good condition but soon churned up

and became slippery by the end.

Senior Mens race was won by Stephen Lett (Takapuna) in 35:19 with Alex Parlane 2nd in a time of 35:38.

Nick Pannett was 4th in 37:34 and Brett Henley 5th in 37:50.

Masters Men placings were John Read 2nd in MM50 in 45:17 and Chris Keith 3rd in 46:32,

David Harper 3rd in MM55 in 46:06 and John Robinson 2nd in MM60 in 50:04

Full individual results only at the moment on Auckland Athletics website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

A corrrrection from last week where I reported Sarah Devoys' Auckland Marathon Champs time

incorrectly, it should have been 3:10:18, sorry Sarah.

On Sunday the Auckland Xterra trail running series continued at Shakespear Regional Park

with Leah Hirschfeld 2nd woman on the super long course in 1:43:49.

Nick Hirschfeld won the mens race over the same course in 1:21:16 and

Simon Phillips won the M40-49 grade in 1:33:20.

Selections:

Dale Warrander has been selected in the Athletics New Zealand team to run the Oceania Marathon champs

at the Gold Coast marathon on 3rd July

Billy Crayford, succonded to the NZ Road Relays committee from AUT Sport, has been selected to

represent NZ in High Jump at the World University games in Shenzen, China in August.

NZ Road Relays

We wish to thank Haier Appliances for becoming naming rights sponsor of this event.

Whats Coming Up

This Saturday, 18th June at the club : Cross Country Handicap 2 pm start (for zero handicap)

Note That Everyone will complete the short course - approx 5.6 k

Senior and masters men under 60 - please check that you know the course

1 short lap then the long lap

Please start off your correct handicap time

This makes it easier for the timekeepers

and quicker getting results finalised

and ensures you get your handicap points!!

Club Uniform should be worn and no electronic listening devices worn.

Have you Paid Your Subs ?????

If you are at the club and havent paid this years fees - please do so urgently.

This is especialy important if you are using the bar.

The Counties Manukau Police District Licensing Unit is currently doing spot checks

on sports clubs to ensure they are operating their bars within the rules of their Bar Licence.

This includes that all patrons should be club members

so keeping you membership up to date is important

otherwise the club may loose its bar licence if spot checked !!

And there would be a many angry members if this happened.

Timekeeping Roster

This Saturday 18th June Kristine Reid Paul Taylor Neil Cheyne

Saturday 25th June Julie Devonshire Chris Martin Donna Wallwork

If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.
If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

Saturday 25th June North Harbour Cross Country Long Bay

Single event entries now being accepted online at www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

or post in your entries to the Auckland Office

All distances 4,000 metres

and the course is usually fairly dry, being sand based.

Race times - W19, SW, MW 3:10 pm

MM 3:30 pm

SM 3:45 pm

Saturday 2nd July North Island Cross Country - Spa Park Taupo

The club will pay for Senior / Masters entry Fees

Entrants make own transport and accomodation arrangements

Lets have a big Turnout to win the Club Cup back

We need 3 entrants in each age group (5 yr age groups for masters)

Masters Men 50 6,000 m 11:55 am

Masters Women 5,000 m 12:15 pm

Masters Men 35-49 6,000 m 1:35 pm

Senior Women 5,000 m 2:00 pm

Senior Men 9,000 m 2:25 pm

Let me know if you want to be entered

Entries required by Saturday June 25th

Further Details www.taupoharriers.com

Saturday 9th July - Auckland Cross Country Champs

Venue - at the moment its Barry Curtis Park (Pukekohe as backup)

Saturday 16th July - Club Cross Country Champs

All start 2 pm

Saturday 30th July - Social Quiz Night 7pm - 11 pm

Fundraiser for NZ Road Relays

At the Clubrooms

Interested - Contact Billy Crayford 0211444130

Thats all for this week

Richard

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David Hamilton achieves 200 finishes

David Hamilton (Pakuranga Athletic Club) completed his 200th Marathon at the Great Forest (off-road) Marathon at Waitarere Beach - near Levin, in April, and thus became only the 5th NZ athlete known to have achieved this number.

David started running competitively in 1976, and joined the Pakuranga Club in 1984, by which time he had completed several marathons, with his first being the Fletcher Challenge Rotorua event in April 1979. He subsequently achieved his 100th finish at the (the first and only!) Huntly marathon in May 1999. This latter event � a departure from the usual half, was presented that year as a result of the cancellation - a few weeks earlier, of the Rotorua marathon, due to the heavy rains which flooded the course.

His 150th finish was achieved at the Buller Gorge Marathon in February 2008.

During his long running/walking career, David has been a very active participant in a wide range of athletic events. Apart from marathons, he has regularly competed in half marathons, 10km, cross country, and in Auckland and National road relays championships. For several years he also ran ultra marathons. He was a member of the very successful Pakuranga over 50�s team in the National Road relays, which won the national title for that age group for 4 years in the mid 1990�s. There will have been few weekends over the years when David was not participating � either at his Club, or in an outside event. He has gained many age group and other merit placings over the years.

Apart from regular Club competitions, and outside cross country and shorter distance road events, David has achieved an astonishing number of competitive finishes - 25 ultra-marathons, 200 marathons � and in the order of 290 half marathons ! The sheer volume and variety of events that he has participated in over the years, and the successes he has had, places David as one the Pakuranga Club�s greatest achievers

E - News June 8, 2011 [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

The weather didn't play its part on Saturday when clubmembers tackled the Four Events,

The Uphill (Lexington), Road, Mile and Cross Country tested the fifteen competitors

It was also Memorial Day when we remember those members who are no longer with us.

The Brenda Ames cups were awarded on ranked handicap and the winners were

Charlotte Cheyne and Brent Henley

We also wished Ron Johnson a Happy Brirthday and thank him for supplying raffle prizes

and the bar shout.

The Auckland Marathon Champs were held in conjunction with the Rotorua Marathon

Provisional results are posted on the Auckland Centre website www.aucklandathletics.co.nz

Pakuranga results

Senior Women

1st Maria Akesson 3:08:50

2nd Sarah Devoy 3:11:30

Masters Women 35

2nd Lorna Mills 3:10:41

3rd Kathleen Payne 4:46:57

Senior Men

1st Dale Warrender 2:23:01

2nd Scott Winton 2:24:53

Masters Men 55

6th Richard Thomson 4:27:12

Masters Men 60

5th Paul Taylor 5:41:14

Mastes Men 65+

2nd Alec Day (YMCA) 4:10:46

7th David Hamilton 6:52:18

In April I reported that David Hamilton had completed his 200th Marathon

A further more extensive report ia attached on Davids achievement.

On Sunday the Christchurch Half Marathon was run

It was won by Dale Warrander in a time of 1:06:30

On Sunday 29th May the Run Auckland series continued at Northcote Point

Lisa Robertson was 3rd overall in the 10 k run in 38:25 and was First Woman.

Whats Coming Up

Have you Paid Your Subs ?????

If you are at the club and havent paid this years fees - please do so urgently.

This is especialy important if you are using the bar.

The Counties Manukau Police District Licensing Unit is currently doing spot checks

on sports clubs to ensure they are operating their bars within the rules of their Bar Licence.

This includes that all patrons should be club members

so keeping you membership up to date is important

otherwise the club may loose its bar licence if spot checked !!

And there would be a many angry members if this happened.

Next Saturday 11th June Teams Cross Country Grand Prix event number 3

Scheduled to be held at Barry Curtis Park

Note : The council will check the Park on Friday morning and make a decision as to

whether the event can go ahead there. This decision should be on the

Auckland website from Friday afternoon.

Today the Park was in reasonably good condition (better than Lloyd Elesmore) but we know

the council has the final say

Note 2: If the council does not approve the use of Barry Curtis Park

the event will transfer to Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds on Saturday

Races will be at the same time

Senior / Masters Men 1 pm

Senior / Masters Women 1:50 pm

Late Entries Taken

Saturday 18th June Club Cross Country Handicap - 2 pm start (for zero handicap)

Note that ALL Members will complete the SHORT COURSE - 5.6 k

Saturday 25th June North Harbour Cross Country Long Bay

Saturday 2nd July North Island Cross Country - Spa Park Taupo

The club will pay for Senior / Masters entry Fees

Entrants make own transport and accomodation arrangements

Lets have a big Turnout to win the Club Cup back

We need 3 entrants in each age group (5 yr age groups for masters)

Masters Men 50 6,000 m 11:55 am

Masters Women 5,000 m 12:15 pm

Masters Men 35-49 6,000 m 1:35 pm

Senior Women 5,000 m 2:00 pm

Senior Men 9,000 m 2:25 pm

Let me know if you want to be entered

Entries required by Saturday June 25th

Further Details www.taupoharriers.com

Saturday 30th July - Social Quiz Night 7pm - 11 pm

Fundraiser for NZ Road Relays

At the Clubrooms

Interested - Contact Billy Crayford 0211444130

Thats all for this week

Richard

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What a great day it was at the club last Saturday with a great turnout of athletes, supporters and club member helpers

for the Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country

Thanks again to event sponsor Ron Johnson and Pakuranga and Howick Realty www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Thanks also to Jackie Russell for her organising and all the club members and family members who helped

and the athletes who ran.

Participating numbers in total were on a par with last year.

But it was great to see such a big Senior Mens field (26)

The good weather and a typically torrid course made for some great racing

Pakuranga enjoyed success in the results

The juniors recorded 3 wins and 5 placings.

Seniors and Masters also with 3 wins and 6 placing

Of note, Rachel Penny won the womens race over 6,190 metres (3 laps), beating the W19 and senior women winners.

Summary of Pakuranga results

(Place getters or highest finisher)

Masters Women 35 1st Rachel Penney 25:03

2nd Leah Hirschfeld 26:17

Masters Women 40 1st Kristine Reid 25:57

3rd Natalie Seay 30:00

Masters Women 45 1st Melanie Cossar 27:27

Senior Women 5th Megan Blackett 27:24

Women 19 4th Sarah Blyde 28:03

Senior Men 2nd Alex Parlane 35:21

4th Johan Vanhoovels 36:58

Men 19 5th Scott Russell 31:46

Masters Men 35 2nd Nick Hirschfeld 30:35

Masters Men 45 8th Robert Gleed 44:50

Masters Men 50 4th Chris Keith 35:46

Maters Men 55 3rd David Harper 35:44

Masters Men 60 2nd John Robinson 39:05

Full results on www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Thanks again to everone involved in this event on Saturday.

Last Wednesday at the clubs AGM

Congratulations to :

Rachel Panney who was awarded the Presidents Cup for Senior Masters Women

Alex Parlane who was awarded the Presidents Cup for Senior Masters Men

Future Events

Next Saturday June 4th at the club it 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.

Road Run - Bradbury back to Pakuranga Highway

Mile - Pakuranga Highway, Bell road, Lady Maire back to clubrooms.

Cross Country - one lap of the cross country course.

On Saturday Ron Johnsons will celebrate his birthday and he will be having a birthday shout (at the bar) after the run.

Don't forget Rons Pakuranga and Howick Realty is the clubs major sponsor

Saturday 11th June Teams Cross Country Grand Prix event number 3

to be held at Barry Curtis Park

Registered runners see earlier email regarding entry

Saturday 18th June Club Cross Country Handicap - 2 pm start (for zero handicap)

Note that ALL Members will complete the SHORT COURSE - 5.6 k

Saturday 25th June North Harbour Cross Country Long Bay

Saturday 2nd July North Island Cross Country - Spa Park Taupo

Administrative Items

Have you checked the club website lately - www.pakrun.org.nz

Event photos in the Gallery then pick the event

Cross Country Shoes with spikes - Are NOT to be worn in the clubrooms !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Official warnings will be given to anyone seen wearing spikes in the clubrooms

no matter what your age

Car Park Safety - Last Saturday there were more breakins to cars in the car park -

crunched door lock and broken window

and in a short period of time betwwen club members arriving and leaving

Please make sure you do not leave valuables in you car - visible - no matter how

long you expect to be away from it.

Please report any suspicious activity

Joggers and Walkers Bra Collection

On behalf of the Girl Guides Association (N.Z.), Joggers and Walkers are again this year asking club members

to donate their unwanted bras. A sealed box for donations is down the kitchen end of the clubrooms.

The plan is to beat the Australian record which was set a few years ago for a Bra Chain.

After being counted, donations are sent to a depot in Northland , where they are packed for shipping overseas

to women in poorer countries. The current NZ total stands at 148,000.

To better the Australian record, a total of 167,000 is needed by 12th November.

If you have any results or interesting news please email me and I will consider
including it in the next newsletter.

If you change email address please let me know

If you no longer want to receive the emailed newsletter please also let me know

thanks
Richard

E - News May 26, 2011 [Open | Close]

Hi There Everyone

Firstly my apologies for the lateness of this weeks newsletter.

Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country

Lloyd Elesmore Park

Saturday 28th May

Yes thats Tomorrow

First race - 8 and under 750 m 12:45 pm

Race 5 - Senior Women, Masters Women,Women 19, Men 16 6,190 m 1:55 pm

Race 6 - Masters Men, Men 19 8,155 m 2:25 pm

Race 7 - Senior Men 10,120 m 3 pm

Remember to use our sponsor when Real Estate is on your mind

www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Important - Raffle Prizes

Please bring something for the raffle - the plastic containers in the clubrooms

were STILL looking very bare last Saturday

Lets fill them up with gourmet food or groceries - no alcohol please

Thankyou to Everyone who has volunteered to help tomorrow

If you available tomorrow and find youself without a job

please contact Jackie Russell 537 1868 jackrussell@clear.net.nz

And I'm sure more helpers we have for Course setup the quicker its done -

see John Read at the 8 am sharp start - morning tea provided

Entries to date listed on the Auckland website - www.aucklandathletics.co.nz

Late Entries will be taken tomorrow.

Recent Results

Club Cross Country Handicap on Saturday 21st May

Almost 40 clubmembers tackled the good conditions on the club cross country course.

First overall on handicap was Denis Rudman with a handicap time of 50:21.

First woman was Sarah Blyde in 55:00

Summary of results

Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Senior Women Sarah Blyde 55:00 Sarah Blyde 27:30 (short course)

Charlotte Cheyne 41:55 (long course)

Masters Women Vicky Powell 55:10 Leah Hirschfeld 30:42 (short course)

Kristine Reid 36:18 (long course)

Walkers Denis Rudman 50:51 Ron Johnson 47:36

Senior Men Brent Henley 56:08 Alex Parlane 36:06

Masters Men 35 Brett Wallwork 55:52 Brett Wallwork 33:22

Masters Men 50 Neil Cheyne 55:41 John Read 34:50

Masters Men 60+ Harold Shute 55:09 Kirk Lister 32:20 (short course)

John Robinson 40:03 (long course)

Full results attached

Panmure King of the Mountain Sunday 22nd May

(prelim results)

5 km Run Sarah Catley 1st female 21:36

Rory Martin 2nd male 18:52

11 km Walk Leslye Watts 1st female 1:26:35

Julie Devonshire 2nd female 1:35:21

Rodney Thorne 1st male 1:15:17

21 km Walk Mac McKenzie 1st male 3:01:23

Huntly Half Marathon (well actually 20.46k) Sunday 22nd May

A foggy morning turned to partly cloudy and the lightest of breezes giving perfect running conditions.

A change in the course again looked like slower times this year but not to be on the day.

Generally fast times gained but it was later anoounced the course was 639 metres short = 20.46 k approx

Website shows actual time and estimate for the half marathon distance. www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Results

"Half Marathon" Lisa Robertson 1st woman 9th overall 1:13:28 (adjusted 1:15:38)

Debbie Garland 12th F40-49 255 overall 1:39:44 (1:42:37)

Richard Thomson 598th overall 1:55:51 (1:58:32)

David Hamilton 164th inwalk 3:09:11 (3:14:52)

"10 km " (303m short) Hannah Barker 1st F20-39 2nd woman overall 36:09 (adjusted 37:14)

Jonny McKee 2nd male 30:40 (31:35)

HBF Run for a Reason - Perth - 14 km

1st Sam Dobson 45:00

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/health/9492400/

O'Hagans 5k

1st Scott Winton 16:16

4th Damien Brannigan 16:54

Administrative Items

Have you checked the club website lately - www.pakrun.org.nz

Event photos in the Gallery then pick the event

Cross Country Shoes with spikes - Are NOT to be worn in the clubrooms !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Official warnings will be given to anyone wearing spikes in the clubrooms

no matter what your age

Car Park Safety - Last Saturday there were more breakins to cars in the car park -

crunched door lock and broken window

and in a short period of time betwwen club members arriving and leaving

Please make sure you do not leave valuables in you car - visible - no matter how

long you expect to be away from it.

Please report any suspicious activity

Joggers and Walkers Bra Collection

On behalf of the Girl Guides Association (N.Z.), Joggers and Walkers are again this year asking club members

to donate their unwanted bras. A sealed box for donations is down the kitchen end of the clubrooms.

The plan is to beat the Australian record which was set a few years ago for a Bra Chain.

After being counted, donations are sent to a depot in Northland , where they are packed for shipping overseas

to women in poorer countries. The current NZ total stands at 148,000.

To better the Australian record, a total of 167,000 is needed by 12th November.

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Good Evening All

Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country

Lloyd Elesmore Park

Saturday 28th May

First race 8 and under 12:45 pm

Last Race Senior Men 3 pm

Remember to use our sponsor when Real Estate is on your mind

www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Volunteers Required: if you are available please contact Jackie Russell 537 1868

jackrussell@clear.net.nz

Course setup - with John Read- 8 am sharp start - morning tea provided

Course breakdown - after last race

Marshals

BBQ cookers

Important - Raffle Prizes

Your next visit to the club and prior to 1st race start

Please bring something for the raffle - the plastic containers in the clubro were looking very bare last Saturday

Lets fill them up with gourmet food or groceries - no alcohol please

Entries - 1 ) can be made online at Auckland Centre website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz and pay to the centre - or post entry and payment to the centre

2 ) fill in the attached entry form and bring it to the club on Saturday afternoon with payment - cash or cheque -( NO EFTPOS ) - giving them to me and they will be forwarded to the centre.

Saturday 21st May Cross Country Handicap

2pm for those off a zero handicap

Please start off your correct handicap time !!

Please wear Club Uniform

Remember as a safety issue - no I Pods or other electronic listening devices = IAAF rule

Timekeeping - Christine Burns Ann Jeans

Sunday 22nd May Huntly Half Marathon

Malcolm Chamberlin has an entry he will not be using - if interested ph 576 1462

Panmure King of the Mountain

Wednesday 25th May 7.00 pm Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust Annual General Meeting

7.30 pm Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc Annual General Meeting

Administrative Items

Cross Country Shoes with spikes - Are NOT to be worn in the clubrooms !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Official warnings will be given to anyone wearing spikes in the clubrooms no matter what your age

Car Park Safety - Last Saturday there were more breakins to cars in the car park - crunched door lock and broken window and in a short period of time betwwen club members arriving and leaving.

Please make sure you do not leave valuables in you car - visible - no matter how long you expect to be away from it.

Please report any suspicious activity

Joggers and Walkers Bra Collection

On behalf of the Girl Guides Association (N.Z.), Joggers and Walkers are again this year asking club members to donate their unwanted bras. A sealed box for donations is down the kitchen end of the clubrooms.

The plan is to beat the Australian record which was set a few years ago for a Bra Chain.

After being counted, donations are sent to a depot in Northland , where they are packed for shipping overseas to women in poorer countries. The current NZ total stands at 148,000.

To better the Australian record, a total of 167,000 is needed by 12th November.

HEB Grand Prix Cross Country

Held last Saturday at Pukekohe A & P showgrounds - fine weather and firm under foot except a couple of softer and soggy spots.

Pakuranga senior masters results

Senior Women 5,000 m 2nd Robyn Young 19:11

4th Megan Blackett 21:57

Masters Women 35 5,000 m 1st Rachel Penney 19:17 3rd overall

2nd Leah Hirschfeld 20:11

7th Kathleen Payne 27:53

Masters Women 40 5,000 m 1st Kristine Reid 20:16

5th Natalie Seay 24:29

Masters Womwen 45 5,000 m 1st Melanie Cossar 21:22

5th Jackie Russell 24:37

Senior Men 7,500 m 3rd Alex Parlane 24:44

6th Brent Henley 26:16

9th James Hand 26:46

10th Sam Franklin 27:16

11th Cameron Todd 27:41

20th Adrian Edge 35:09

Masters men 35 7,500 m 2nd Nick Hirshfeld 27:19

Masters Men 45 7,500 m 8th Robert Gleed 38:24

Masters Men 50 7,500 m 2nd John Read 31:08

4th Chris Keith 31:24

Masters Men 55 7,500 m 3rd John Baty 32:19

11th Richard Thomson 44:01

Masters Men 60 7,500 m 3rd John Robinson 36:14

5th Brian Payne 40:26

Ode to young seniors � by Jackie

You run like the wind - I think you are cool,

And isn�t it awesome you�re no longer in school.

At Pakuranga Athletic be the best that you can,

Become a speedy and considerate young woman or man.

Please put up your hand when there�s work to be done,

Don�t think someone else will do it � like your dad or your mum.

And a kind word of thanks will go a long way,

To opening the club cheque book when you need us to pay.

So be a good sport, be part of the team,

Now you�re a grown up, you know what I mean.

full results on the Athletics Auckland webste www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

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Grand Prix Task List - Pakuranga Athletic May 28, 2011

Task Date for completion Volunteers Completed Comments

Admin - Late entries 28/05/2011

Course set up * 8 28/05/2011 Nat ditto

Course breakdown * 8 28/05/2011 ditto

Barbecue - Check condition + gas 14/05/2011

Cooking 28/05/2011

Finish timing - co-ordinate volunteers 21/05/2011 Richard Smith

Water/drinks at finish 28/05/2011

Marshals - co-ordinate volunteers (include finish shute) * 8 21/05/2011

Taps for shoe cleaning/washing

Raffle selling * 4 Hannah co-ordinate

E - News May 12, 2011 [Open | Close]

At the Club on Saturday it was great to see over 40 tackle the Cross Country Handicap event, over what was

very wet ground, in fact just what cross country is all about.

First woman on handicap was Leah Hirschfeld in 55:31 and first man was Brent Henley in 52:15

Summary of results
Handicap Winner Fastest Time
Senior Women Charlotte Cheyne 56:34 Sarah Blyde 28:06 short course

Matte Munro 40:51 long course

Masters Women                        Leah Hirschfeld 55:31        Leah Hirschfeld 25:31 short course
                                                                                       Kristine Reid  36:32 long course
Senior Men                               Brent Henley 52:15          Brent Henley 33:15 senior course
Masters Men 35-49                   Brett Wallwork 56:26        Brett Wallwork 33:15

Masters Men 50-59 Neil Cheyne 56:35 Chris Keith 36:24

Masters Men 60+ Fred Burke 56:31 Allan Sim 30:11 short course

Ken Ayden 46:57 long course
Walkers Sunnette Kennard 59:02 Sunnette Kennard 53:32

Full results attached

Last Saturday, 30th April the Routeburn Classic was held over trails near Queenstown.

In the 32.2 k event Leah Hirschfeld was 25th overall in being the 3rd woman in a time of 3:38:52.

Nick Hirschfeld was 2nd man in 2:52:38.

On Sunday race 3 in the Run Auckland series was held from Musick point,

In the 10 k event Lisa Robertson was 3rd overall and 1st woman in 35:26.

Saturday 28th May Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country.

Yes, this is our Grand Prix Cross Country event where we host athletes from other clubs in the Auckland

region (and further afeild) to compete on our Lloyd Elesmore Park course.

Thanks to our sponsor - Pakuranga and Howick Realty -check out their website www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

The weather is doing its part to soften up the course, now we are asking members to help

make this event run with the high standard of efficiency it has in the past.

Volunteer helpers are required for the event - as listed in attached spreadsheet - but psrticularly

Raffle Prizes : Please bring non perishable goods to the running club - put in the box container in clubrooms

near main door.

Course Setup - starting at 8 am - and Breakdown

Marshalls for the course, timekeepers and finish shute helpers

Please contact Jackie Russell if you can help - jackrussell@clear.net.nz

Entry will be available online through Athletics Auckland website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

or use the attached entry form.

New Zealand Cross Country Champs - Christchurch Saturday 23rd July

Registered runners may not recived the attached letter from the Auckland Centre about this event.

Saturday 14th May - Cross Country Grand Prix Event No 1 - HEB Cross Country
                              organised by Papakura club - held at Pukekohe showgrounds
                              Senior Women, Masters Women     2 pm start   5,000 metres
                              Senior Men, Masters Men               3 pm start   7,500 metres
                              Entries have closed - late entries accepted on the day
                              Full race details also on the Auckland website

                            At the Club -Cross Country Handicap (no points) - 2 pm start
Timekeeping Roster
Saturday 14th May    Lachlan Maclean, Dave Spankie, Ken Ayden
                    If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.
                    If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116

Saturday 21st May Christine Burns, Ann Jeans.

Saturday 21st May    Cross Country Handicap -
                               2 pm start for those on a zero handicap

Sunday May 22nd   - Huntly Half Marathon
                                 Full details    www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

                                 Panmure King of the Mountain   www.kingofthemountain.co.nz

Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7.30 pm
Nominations are required especially for Two Important Roles
Management Treasurer and Auditor
If you are interested please contact Judie Ross or Christine Burns.
Nominations will also be taken for committee members.

Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7:00 pm

Saturday May 28th   Pakuranga and Howick Cross Country

Lloyd Elesmore Park

Thanks to the sponsor - check out their website www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year -
based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Get you Diary out and mark these dates as ones to keep free - Full details out shortly

Saturday 18th June and Saturday 30th July

If you have any results or interesting news please email me and I will consider
including it in the next newsletter.

Thats all for now

If you change email address please let me know

If you no longer want to receive the emailed newsletter please also let me know

thanks
Richard

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Rotorua turned on a warm afternoon for the end of the Marathon last Saturday, very light cloud and a very light south wester made for the warm conditions after a coolish start at 10am.
Dale Warrander was the marathon winner in a time of 2:23:01 ahead of fellow club member Scott Winton with 2:24:53 in second. They were 1st and 2nd in the M35 age group.
Michelle Hopkins was the first female clubmember to finish- 4th female (40th overall) and won the MW35 age group in a time of 3:01:24. Club members also filled the 6th, 7th and 8th female finishing places, being Maria Akesson ( 3rd F16-34 3:08:50 ), Sarah Devoy ( 4th F16-34 3:10:18 ) and Lorna Mills ( 2nd MW35 3:10:41 )
Pakuranga won the womens teams event with Michelle, Sarah and Lorna.

Times for other clubmembers
Alex Day 4:10:46 , Richard Thomson 4:27:12 , Lachlan Maclean 4:31:29
Kathleen Payne 4:46:57 , Paul Taylor 5:41:14 , David Hamilton 6:52:18

Full results on the Rotorua Marathon website www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz

Athletics New Zealand Marathon Championships.
These championships were held in conjunction with the Rotorua Marathon
Placing of Pakuranga athletes per ANZ website
Dale Warrander     1st Senior Men
Scott Winton        2nd Senior Men
Sarah Devoy         3rd Senior Women
Michelle Hopkins 1st MW35
Lorna Mills           2nd MW35
Alec Day              1st MM70
Richard Thomson 14th MM55
Kathleen Payne    11th MW35
Paul Taylor          20th MM60
David Hamilton      7th MM70

Team results saw Pakuranga 2nd in the Masters Women, the team being Michelle Hopkins, Lorna Mills and Kathleen Payne.
Full results on the ANZ website - www.athletics.org.nz

Pakuranga Club Marathon Championships.
These championships were held in conjunction with the Rotorua Marathon also.
It was disappointing to see that of the twelve club members who completed the marathon, only six were wearing the club uniform (note Alec Day is registered to ANZ with YMCA and runs in their uniform).
For club championships, it is still a requirement that members wear their club uniform.

Provisional Results of the Club Marathon Champs are:
Senior Women           1st Maria Akesson
Masters Women        1st Kathleen Payne
Masters Men 35-49    1st Lachlan Maclean
Masters Men 50-59    1st Richard Thomson
Masters Men 60+      1st Paul Taylor       2nd David Hamilton

Auckland Centre Marathon Championships
These championships were held in conjunction with the Rotorua Marathon also.
Results are not yet available

Associated events in Rotorua
Half Marathon - Results posted on the noticeboard on the day showed Jonny McKee 2nd but this is not shown on the website result which shows Johan Vanhoovels 3rd in 1:14:46
Quarter Marathon - Nick Pannett 1st in 34:05, 5 K - Hannah Barker 1st female and 2nd overall in 19:38.

At the Club on Saturday there was a Cross Country Handicap event, no points.
Summary of results
                                   Handicap Winner        Fastest Time
Senior Women         Charlotte Cheyne 53:59  Charlotte Cheryne 41:14
Masters Women       Anne Bradbury 54:37     Debbie Garland 30:44 short course
                               Kristine Reid 34:09 long course
Senior Men              Jay Wallwork 55:49        Sam Daley 41:53 senior course
Masters Men 35-49  Chris Brown 51:33          Brett Wallwork 34:19
Masters Men 50-59  Chris Keith 55:57            John Reid 34:26
Masters Men 60+     Harold Shute 55:33         Kirk Lister 33:33 short course (by 1 second!)
                              Harold Shute 42:46 long course
Walkers                  Maurie Neighbour 39:00   Sunnette Kennard & Maurie Neighbour 42:45

NZ Road Relays Committee Garage Sale
From David Harper - thanks to all club members who donated items, helped set up on Saturday, sold items on the Sunday and brought goods Saturday & Sunday at the garage sale.
To David - thanks from the committee for the time and effort you put into the garage sale making it a success !!!

Pakuranga Athletes/Officials to National Track and Field Champs
8 athletes + 1 Official
Rochelle Coster
Nneka Okpala
Louise Jones
Valerie Adams
Denise Mendoncca
Robyn Young
Peter Callagher
Liam Cowley
Anthony Curry

4 Gold   (Valerie SW SP, Nneka SW TJ, Louise SW 400m Liam M16 2k Steeples)
2 Silver (Peter M19 110 Hurdles, Paige W16 HJ)
1 bronze (Rochelle SW 100m)

Club Records (Louise SW 400m, Paige W16 Hurdles, Peter M19 Hurdles, Valerie SW Shot Put, Lachlan M19 3k Steeplechase Liam 2k Steeplchase)

Regards
Anthony Curry

Saturday 7th May   Cross Country Handicap -
2 pm start for those on a zero handicap

Reminders - Wear club uniform , start off your given handicap, no ipods - If you have not paid your club fees you may miss out on handicap points.

Timekeeping Roster

Saturday 7th May      John Baty, John Bower, Lindsay Hotham
Saturday 14th May    Lachlan Maclean, Dave Spankie, Ken Ayden
If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.

If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

Saturday 14th May - Cross Country Grand Prix Event No 1 - HEB Cross Country organised by Papakura club - held at Pukekohe showgrounds
Senior Women, Masters Women 2 pm start 5,000 metres
Senior Men, Masters Men 3 pm start 7,500 metres
Entries Close Monday 9th May
Enter on line - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Full race details also on the Auckland website

At the Club -Cross Country Handicap (no points) - 2 pm start

Saturday 21st May    Cross Country Handicap -
2 pm start for those on a zero handicap

Sunday May 22nd   - Huntly Half Marathon
entries Close 10th May    www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Panmure King of the Mountain   www.kingofthemountain.co.nz

Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7.30 pm
Nominations are required especially for Two Important Roles - Management Treasurer and Auditor.
If you are interested please contact Judie Ross or Christine Burns.
Nominations will also be taken for committee members.

Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7:00 pm

Saturday May 28th   Pakuranga and Howick Cross Country Lloyd Elsemore Park

Thanks to the sponsor - check out their website www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year - based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Get you Diary out and mark these dates as ones to keep free - Full details out shortly.

Saturday 18th June and Saturday 30th July.

E - News 26 April 2011 [Open | Close]

Well done to the Easter Challenge participants last Saturday who enjoyed a bit of Cross Country followed by a bit of chocolate.

Thanks to Kathleen and Alasdair for helping.

Next Saturday 30th April

Club Marathon Champs - Rotorua

Good luck to those who have entered.

If you have entered and have not received an email from me about it please let me know by email.

At the Club -Cross Country Handicap (no points) - 2 pm start

Normal courses

Timekeeping Roster
Saturday 30th April Jason McCamish and Paul Williams

Saturday 7th May John Baty, John Bower, Lindsay Hotham

If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.
If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

Saturday 7th May Cross Country Handicap - 2 pm start for those on a zero handicap

Saturday 14th May - Cross Country Grand Prix Event No 1 - HEB Cross Country organised by Papakura club - held at Pukekohe showgrounds

Enter on line - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Full race details also on the Auckland website

At the Club -Cross Country Handicap (no points) - 2 pm start

Huntly Half Marathon Sunday May 22nd
entries Close 10th May www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7.30 pm
Nominations are required especially for Two Important Roles
Management Treasurer and Auditor
If you are interested please contact Judie Ross or Christine Burns.
Nominations will also be taken for committee members.

Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7:00 pm

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year - based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Auckland Half Marathon - Sunday October 30th - Entries now Closed

Auckland Marathon - Sunday October 30th - Entries 70% + sold (last Thursday)

E - News 16 April 2011 [Open | Close]

Results :

Congratulations to Leah and Nick Hirschfeld who both won their age group at the New Zealand Mountain Running Champs in Wellington on Saturday.

Leah was first Masters Woman overall, winning the MW35 grade in a time of 48:11

Nick was second Masters Man overall and won MM35 grade in a time of 40:31

Weather conditions were not great for the Club Cross Country Handicap last Saturday, forcing the course to be changed because of the high water level in the creek at the log crossing.

Paul Williams was first man on handicap with 51:43 and Kristine Reid was first woman with 54:52

Results Summary Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Senior Women Charlotte Cheyne 57:21 Charlotte Cheyne 44:36

Masters Women Kristine Reid 54:52 Jackie Russell 31:39 short course

Kristine Reid 33:07 long course

Senior Men Scott Russell 1:02:24 Alex Parlane 40:29

Masters Men 35 Paul Williams 51:43 Roger Spice 35:35

Masters Men 50 Chris Keith 55:07 John Read 33:35

Masters Men 60+ Harold Shute 55:48 Harold Shute 30:48 short course

John Robinson 40:28 long course

Walkers Tracey Calway 56:16 Tracey Calway 50:46

Thanks to the 40 senior members who paid their club fees over the weekend - great stuff.

The second race in the Run Auckland series was held at Te Atatu on Sunday, in the 10 k run Lisa Robertson was 2nd overall and 1st Woman with a time of 35:25.

A further result from the Xterra Half Marathon -the 11 k option - Rotorua last week

Hannah Barker 1st woman

Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k Fun Run and Walk.

Thanks to Bruce Hughson for his efforts on the 5 k over the last 4 years, last Monday was the last in the current season and Bruce's last.

Winners on the night were Peter Wheeler 17:39, Megan Blackett 20:12.

This Saturday - April 22 nd - Easter Challenge Cross Country

Approximate start time = 2 pm

Maximum distance you run / walk - up to you - but should not be much more than one short lap of the club cross country course.

Every participant will collect chocolate goodies from the "Easter Bunny" - drawn at 4pm

Come and enjoy the fun !

The Road Relay Committee are having a fund raising Garage Sale on Sunday 1st May

If you are in Auckland this weekend , and have something for the garage sale

Please bring it to the club on Saturday !!!

The Organising Committee of the 2011 New Zealand Road Relay Championships need your help.
Due to tough economic times cutting into sponsorship and funding opportunities, we are holding a garage sale to raise funds for essential components of the event
such as traffic management and medical services.
The garage sale will be held at Pakuranga Athletic Club at 8am on Sunday, 1 May 2011.
We would appreciate the donation of any items that could be sold, so please ask your family, friends and work colleagues for donations.
Any offers of help with preparation, collection of items, set-up and sale of goods on the day would also be appreciated.

If you can help Please contact

David Harper
535 6258
027 271 8423
davidharper@vodafone.co.nz

Richard Thomson
273 3235
021 269 4448
thomosam@xtra.co.nz

New Zealand Half Marathon Champs are being held in conjunction with the Auckland Half Marathon - Sunday 30th October

This will also be the Auckland Half Marathon Champs.

Note that a warning came out from the organisers today :

HIGH DEMAND FOR 2011 ENTRIES � HALF MARATHON FIELD NOW 85% FULL
The Marathon field is also now over 60% full.
www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz

Events coming up

Saturday 30th April - At the Club -Cross Country Handicap (no points) - 2 pm start

Normal courses

Timekeeping Roster
Saturday 30th April Jason McCamish , Alex Day and Paul Williams.

If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.

If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

2011 Club Marathon Champs

Saturday 30th April - 47th Rotorua Marathon
Also New Zealand and Auckland marathon champs.
www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
There is also a Half marathon, 10 k and 5 k this year.
Note Early Entries have closed.

A reminder that club uniform is required to be worn for Club Champs, as well as Centre and NZ

Saturday 7th May - Cross Country Handicap - 2 pn start at the club

Timekeeping: John Baty, John Bower, Lindsay Hotham.

Saturday 14th May - Centres Grand Prix Cross Country - Event No 1 HEB Cross Country - Pukukohe

Enter through the Auckland Athletics Website.

Huntly Half Marathon Sunday May 22nd
entries Close 10th May www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year - based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Bar Roster 2011 [Open | Close]

Bar Duty
2^nd April	Mike Trathen John Read
9^th April	Jim Dun Don Hitchings
16^th April	Hannah Brown Kathleen Payne
23^rd April	Emrys Jones
30^th April	Darryl Patterson Geoff Rickerby
7^th May	Craig Haslip Craig Williamson
14^th May	Emrys Jones
21^st May	Pam Robinson John Robinson
28^th May	Mathew Hitchings
4^th June	Adrian Edge Natalie Seay
11^th June	Paul Williams Barry O�Brian
18^th June	Simon Ball Bruce Calway

Bar Duty:

I will be at the club when you are on duty on a Saturday and will Open up, put the cash in the till and turn the kegs on for you. Bar duty will start at 2:45pm, you will need to serve the customers and punch the amounts through the till. If you do have any problems when serving there will always be someone there on a Saturday to help whether it is myself, Simon, Emrys, or anyone else who can help you. At the end of the day I will cash up and lock up for you. Bar duty usually will go on until around 6pm. If I am not there on a Saturday I will make sure that someone is who knows what they are doing, and will arrange with them to open up and lock up.

If you have any questions feel free to email me at matt@burrex.co.nz or talk to me on a Saturday at the club.

Thank you for your help.

Mathew

E - News 12 April 2011 [Open | Close]

Club Registration Fees for this year 2011-12 are now due.

They can be paid at the club on Saturday - see Tracey Calway
Eftpos is available to pay fees.

Tracey will be away Easter weekend so if you haven't paid yet then this Saturday will be a great day to do so - especially if you intend running the Rotorua marathon and need a registration number to enter.
They can also be paid online through the club website www.pakrun.org.nz - a copy of the registration form is also on this web site.

Registrations so far this year are only 60 % of the number at the same time last Year !!!!!!!!!!!

Thats only 35% of all of last years members.

Please note : No relevant family discounts apply when registering online.
These discounts cannot be claimed after online registration.

Registration should be made at the club in person if a discount is desired.
Please note that transponders issued in 2010 are no longer functional and must not be used for the 2011 season.
Please return these transponders when registering at the clubrooms or present your online receipt for a $6.00 refund.

Also This Saturday - 16th April - Cross Country Handicap event at the club
2 pm start for those of "Go" (zero handicap)

Make sure you start off the correct time shown if you want handicap points !!!!!

Make sure you are wearing your club uniform if you want handicap points !!!!!

Timekeeping Roster
Timekeeping for the Cross Country Handicap on Saturday 16th April - Bruce Calway, Sian Morrice, Greg Dean.
Saturday 30th April - Jason McCamish, Alex Day, Paul Williams.

If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.

If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

Results :

ACA Relays ( 55th Southland Centenial Relays ) were held on Saturday with the club picking up 2 titles.

It was a fine day and as usual on a very testing 3 k course.

The Senior Women won their race by about eight minutes, team members were Lisa Robertson, Alex and Kelsi Patterson.

Lisa had the fastest Senior Woman time of 10:22 for the 3 k course.

The Masters Women were also first ( and 2nd womens team overall ). Team members were Rachel Penney, Melanie Cossar and Kristine Reid. Rachel had the fastest masters woman time of 11:30.

Pakuranga also filled third place in this grade.

The Masters Men number one team were 3rd in that grade and in the Senior Mens grade the first Pakuranga team was 4th.

Around 60 senior, masters and 19 grade members from the club took part.

Paris Marathon

Natalie Seay completed the marathon in 3:29:57 - apparently the first Kiwi woman to finish.

Xterra Half Marathon - Rotorua

Vikki Smith 32nd Open Women - 1:56:56

Bob Smith 35th Masters Men - 1:56:56

Coming Up Next Monday ---- Monday Night Pakuranga 5 k

The last for this season. As this will be Bruce Hughson's last 5 k as coordinator PLEASE come and run or walk - to say thanks to Bruce for the 4 years in Monday nights he has given us.

Yes!

The Last Monday 5k will be April 18^th with 2x Major Spot Prizes of $200 Brooks Shoes Vouchers to give away.

This season of the 5k is to be Event Coordinator Bruce Hughson's last in this position.

Bruce has done a wonderful job coordinating the 5 k fun run and walk since taking over from Bruce Calway.

We thank Bruce for the work he has put into the event over the last 4 years.

This does mean that the club is looking for a volunteer to replace Bruce as Coordinator.

If you maybe interested in taking on this role, please contact Bruce or 09-537-1677, or 027-681-3003 (and your name does not have to be Bruce)

You can be a club member or a family member of a club member.

The Monday Night 5 K Fun Run and Walk is an important event for the club, not only as an event, but also financially to the three sections that help run it. Junior Cross Country and Road, Senior Cross Country and Road and Junior Track and Field.

Without this event other fundraising activities would be required to replace it.

The 5 k seasons are September to December (15 weeks) and February to April ( 11 weeks)

The coordinators role is not onerous, as there is a network of people in place that do the bulk of the work.

The key part of the role is to head the event on the night, and ensure that the event runs well.

Bruce will be available to support you in the initial stages.

Bar Roster

The latest Bar roster is attached - if you have volunteered please check to see when you are on Bar Duty,

If you didn't - check it anyway -just in case -

If you are interested in helping on the bar - see Matt on Saturday to put or name forward for next roster

Notice to all club members regarding the 2011 New Zealand Road Relay Championships

As many of you will know, Pakuranga is the host for the New Zealand Road Relay Championships to be held at Hunua on 3 September 2011.

There are many things that we have to do in order to host an event to be proud of and the Road Relays Committee needs your help to do just that. We will need people to set-up and take down the start/finish and lap change areas, course marshals, parking marshals, timekeepers, first aiders, people to cook a BBQ and sell drinks � you get the idea!

If you or members of your family are able to help with the event, please let Mike Trathen know � mtandtb@xtra.co.nz, 021 229 8436 or 577 2024. We would be grateful for any help you can offer and the sooner you let Mike know what you can do, the better the job you can choose to do!

The Road Relay Committee are having a fund raising Garage Sale on Sunday 1st May
The Organising Committee of the 2011 New Zealand Road Relay Championships need your help.
Due to tough economic times cutting into sponsorship and funding opportunities, we are holding a garage sale to raise funds for essential components of the event such as traffic management and medical services.
The garage sale will be held at Pakuranga Athletic Club at 8am on Sunday, 1 May 2011.
We would appreciate the donation of any items that could be sold, so please ask your family, friends and work colleagues for donations.
Any offers of help with preparation, collection of items, set-up and sale of goods on the day would also be appreciated.

If you can help Please contact

David Harper
                                535 6258
                                027 271 8423
                                davidharper@vodafone.co.nz

John Robinson
                               2736565
                                027 244 4992
                                robinsjp@xtra.co.nz

Richard Thomson
                                273 3235
                                021 269 4448
                                thomosam@xtra.co.nz

Events coming up

Saturday 23rd April - Easter Special Cross Country Challenge - 2 pm start

- Spot Prizes for this fun event

2011 Club Marathon Champs

Saturday 30th April - 47th Rotorua Marathon
Also New Zealand and Auckland marathon champs. www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
There is also a Half marathon, 10 k and 5 k this year.

!!!!!!!!!!! Entries Close 17th April NEXT SUNDAY !!!!!!!!!!!

A reminder that club uniform is required to be worn for Club Champs, as well as Centre and NZ

Huntly Half Marathon Sunday May 22nd
entries Close 10th May www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year - based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Entries are Open ::..............

Please Note that the Auckland Half Marathon Champs this year are now in Conjunction with the Auckland Half Marathon - Sunday 30th October ( Not Huntly )

This event is also the New Zealand Champs

ENTER EARLY If you WANT TO RUN THIS EVENT AS ENTRIES ARE ALWAYS AT A PREMIUM

The website advised entries Opened Online on Friday 8th April www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz

Grand Prix Bulk entries [Open | Close]

Please read below regarding Grand Prix. Along with the new option of Entering Online postal entries are still available. To download any information regarding any of the races click on link to Athletics Auckland Website.

http://www.athleticsauckland.co.nz/Article.aspx?ID=6552

Grand Prix Entry For All Races

The AAI Centre is providing the option to enter all five events for the Grand Prix on one entry form and receive a 10% discount.

CONDITIONS OF THIS OPTION ARE:
Entries must be made before 9th May 2011. Payment in full must be made separately to AAI by Bank transfer to ASB Bank: 12-3055-0219097-00 or cheque to AAI, P O Box 12123, Penrose by 9th May 2011.
Entry Fees:
Grade 10 $13.50
Grade 12 & 14 $22.50
Grade 16 & 19 $31.50
Grade Seniors/Masters $56.70
No refunds will be made for any event not competed in for any reason.
This method of entry applies to individual entries only, ie: not bulk entries.
Please see Grand Prix Brochure for Rules, Race Details and Grade information.

E - News 6 Apr 2011 [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

Monday Night Pakuranga 5 k
This weeks result

1st Male Simon Riley 17:30

1st Female Sarah Devoy 18:55

This event has two nights to go in the current season. Get out there and get your PB while you can.

The Last Monday 5k will be April 18^th with 2x Major Spot Prizes of $200 Brooks Shoes Vouchers to give away.

This season of the 5k is to be Event Coordinator Bruce Hughsons� last in this position.

Bruce has done a wonderful job coordinating the 5 k fun run and walk since taking over from Bruce Calway.

We thank Bruce for the work he has put into the event over the last 4 years.

This does mean that the club is looking for a volunteer to replace Bruce as Coordinator.

If you may be interested in taking on this role, please contact Bruce or 09-537-1677, or 027-681-3003 (and your name does not have to be Bruce)

You can be a club member or a family member of a club member.

The Monday Night 5 K Fun Run and Walk is an important event for the club, not only as an event, but also financially for the three sections that help run it, Junior Cross Country and Road, Senior CrossCountry and Road and Junior Track and Field.

Without this event other fundraising activities would be required to replace it.

The 5 k seasons are September to December (15 weeks) and February to April ( 11 weeks)

The coordinators role is not onerous, as there is a network of people in place that do the bulk of the work.

The key part of the role is to head the event on the night, and ensure that the event runs well.

Bruce will be available to support you in the initial stages.

Notice to all club members regarding the 2011 New Zealand Road Relay Championships

As many of you will know, Pakuranga is the host for the New Zealand Road Relay Championships to be held at Hunua on 3 September 2011.

If you or members of your family are able to help with the event,

please let Mike Trathen � mtandtb@xtra.co.nz, 021 229 8436 or 577 2024 � know.

We would be grateful for any help you can offer and the sooner you let Mike know what you can do, the better the job you can choose to do!

The Road Relay Committee are having a fund raising Garage Sale on Sunday 1st May to help cover cost associated with hosting this year�s National Road Relay here in Auckland, all saleable items would be appreciated, so please have a look in your garage or where ever you keep your treasures.
Also please ask all your friends and family if they have anything that they can donate. Now is the time to get rid of all those special items that your spouse keeps asking you to get rid of. Help on the day with the selling would be appreciated, and setting up on the Saturday would be great as well.
You can bring any items along on Saturday afternoons.
Thanks for your help
David Harper on behalf of the Road Relay Committee Ph 535 6258 email davidharper@vodafone.co.nz

FRIDAY APRIL 8th ..............

Please Note that the Auckland Half Marathon Champs this year are now in conjunction with the Auckland Half Marathon - Sunday 30th October ( Not Huntly )

This event is also the New Zealand Champs

ENTER EARLY If you WANT TO RUN THIS EVENT AS ENTRIES ARE ALWAYS AT A PREMIUM

The website advises entries Open Online on Friday 8th April www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz

Club Registration Fees can be paid at the club on Saturday - see Tracey Calway
Eftpos is available to pay fees.
They can also be paid online through the club website www.pakrun.org.nz
A copy of the registration form is attached
Please note : No relevant family discounts apply when registering online.
These discounts cannot be claimed after online registration.
Registration should be made at the club in person if a discount is desired.
Please note that transponders issued in 2010 are no longer functional and must not be used for the 2011 season.
Please return these transponders when registering at the clubrooms to receive a $6.00 refund or present your online receipt for a $6.00 refund.

RESULTS

The second Cross Country Handicap event for the season was held at the club last Saturday with nearly 40

walkers and runners taking part.

First to finish on handicap was Greg Dean in 54:48 with Ann Bradbury first woman in 55:52.

Fastest time on the long course was Jay and Brett Wallwork with 32:56 and on the short course EricMeredith in28:55

Result Summary

Handicap Winner Fastest Time

Masters Women Anne Bradbury 55:52 Debbie Garland 30:03 short course

Masters Men 35-49 Pat Hales 56:32 Brett Wallwork 32:56

Masters Men 50-59 Neil Cheyne 55:47 John Read 34:30

Masters Men 60+ Greg Dean 54:48 Eric Meredith 28:55 short course, John Robinson 37:08 long course.

Walkers Julie Devonshire 57:02 Sunnette Kennard 50:47

The Club Website also has News and Results - checkout www.pakrun.org.nz

News under the Snr Cross Country and Road tab

Results under Results tab

With the Cross Country Season here some of you may need new shoes - spikes for cross country. John Robinson has new Adidas shoes for sale in the following sizes 6 , 10.5 , 11.5 , 12 , 13.
Great price of $40 each - proceeds to the section.

Timekeeping Roster
During the season, Club events - especially Championship and Handicap days, all require timekeepers and somtimes marshalls.
All clubmembers that participate in these events are required to help with timekeeping.
The first roster for timekeeping / marshalling has been issued.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK WHEN YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON TIMEKEEPIMG DUTY
If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else. It is not acceptable that timekeeping is left to the same people (person) every week. Remember - no timekeepers - no event
Thanks in advance.
If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

Timekeeping for the Cross Country Handicap on Saturday 16th April :
Bruce Callway , Sian Morrice, Greg Dean

Whenuapai Half Marathon -

Steve Williamson - 24th overall in a time of 1:36:00

associated 10 k run Alan Bradbury 3rd overall in 42:49, Anne Bradbury 41st overall in 59:37, Rodney Thorne 1st walker in 1:01:51.

Associated 6 k event Mathew Bradbury 1st 26:52

5th '100 Marathon Club' member to achieve 200 marathon finishes.

David Hamilton achieved his 200th marathon finish at the Great Forest Marathon on April 2nd 2011.

His first marathon was at the Fletcher Marathon in Rotorua, April 1979.
He subsequently completed his 50th Marathon at the Fletcher in May 1986, his 100th at the (one and only) Huntly Marathon in May 1999,
and his 150th at Buller Gorge Marathon in February 2007.

David joins four other '100 Marathon Club' members known to have reached this number, who completed in the following years:

Michael Stewart ( Hutt Valley Marathon Clinic ) in January 1995
David Penfold ( Feilding Moa Harrier Club) in November 2006,
James Reed (Stratford Runners & Walkers Club) in May 2009.
Alec Day (YMCA Marathon Club & Pakuranga) in Dec 2010

Alec Day also completed the Great Forest Marathon in Levin with a time of 4:20:00

Events coming up

Saturday 9th April - Southland Centenial Relays - Owairaka -

The club has entered 16 Senior, Masters and Walker teams

Walkers and Womens event at 1 pm

Mens event at 3 pm

Cross Country Handicap pack run at the club 2 pm start

Saturday 16th April - Cross Country Handicap event
2 pm start for those of "Go" (zero handicap)

Saturday 23rd April - Easter Special Cross Country Challenge - 2 pm start

Spot Prizes for this fun event

2011 Club Marathon Champs
Saturday 30th April - 47th Rotorua Marathon
Also New Zealand and Auckland marathon champs.

www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
There is also a Half marathon, 10 k and 5 k this year.
Entries Close 17th April

Huntly Half Marathon Sunday May 22nd
entries Close 10th May www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Sunday June 5th - SBS Christchurch Marathon and Half Marathon - will still be run this year based on a new course at Lincoln- www.sbsmarathon.co.nz

Road Relays call for volunteers [Open | Close]

Notice to all club members regarding the 2011 New Zealand Road Relay Championships.

As many of you will know, Pakuranga is the host for the New Zealand Road Relay Championships to be held at Hunua on 3 September 2011.

There are many things we have to do in order to host an event of which we can be proud of. The Road Relays Committee needs your help to do just that.

We will need people to set-up and take down the start/finish and lap change areas, course marshals, parking marshals, timekeepers, first aiders, people to cook a BBQ and sell drinks � you get the idea!

If you or members of your family are able to help with the event, please let Mike Trathen � mtandtb@xtra.co.nz, 021 229 8436 or 577 2024 � know.

We would be grateful for any help you can offer and the sooner you let Mike know what you can do, the better the job you can choose to do!

E - News 31/3/2011 [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

Firstly, a follow up on our fundraising for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal which was held on Opening Day. A big thank you to the generous hearted runners that participated in the event.
$336 was banked, which included the raffle money and a donation from a club member�s neighbour.

Last Saturday Morning at the club, the Club Half Marathon Championships were held.
The questionable weather did not deter the usual number of members from taking part.
The occasional light rain shower (drizzle really I guess) with a brisk wind from the northeast giving competitiors head and tail winds on the course.

First to finish overall was John Read in a time of 1:31:58 to take the Masters' Men 50 title.
Second overall and First woman was Rachel Penny in a time of 1:36:24 and took the Masters' Women title.
First club Walker was Sunnette Kennard in a time of 2:52:48, winning the Womens' Walker title.

Champion Grade Result Summary:

Senior Women          Kathleen Payne    2:04:18
Masters Women        Rachel Penny    1:36:24
Walker Women         Sunnette Kennard    2:52:48
Senior Men               Richard Thomson    2:00:45
Masters Men             Lachlan Maclean    2:00:15
Masters Men 50        John Read    1:31:58
Masters Men 60        Alan Shadbolt    1:49:38
Masters Men 70+      Barry Weston    2:08:45
Walker Men              David Hamilton    3:14:25

Note that both Kathleen Payne and Richard Thomson nominated to run in Senior grades before the event started.

Monday Night Pakuranga 5k
1st Male    Peter Wheeler 17:48
1st Female Daria Faulconbridge 21:01

This event has three nights to go in the current season
The final Monday will be April 18th
Get out there and get your PB while you can.

The first Run Auckland event for the year was held on Sunday at Waiatarua.
First woman and 2nd overall in the 10 k event was Lisa Robertson with a time of 35:56

Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7.30 pm
Nominations are required especially for two important roles.
Management Treasurer and Auditor
If you are interested please contact Judie Ross or Christine Burns.
Nominations will also be taken for committee members.

Pakuranga Athletic Community Trust - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 25th May 7:00 pm

Club Registration Fees can be paid at the club on Saturday - see Tracey Calway.
Eftpos is available to pay fees.
They can also be paid online through the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

A copy of the registration form is attached
Please note :   No relevant family discounts apply when registering online.
These discounts cannot be claimed after online registration.
Registration should be made at the club in person if a discount is desired.
Please note that transponders issued in 2010 are no longer functional and must not be used for the 2011 season.
Please return these transponders when registering at the clubrooms to receive a $6.00 refund or present your online receipt for a $6.00 refund.

With the Cross Country Season here some of you may need new shoes - spikes for cross country. John Robinson has new Adidas shoes for sale in the
following sizes 6 , 10.5 , 11.5 , 12 , 13
Great price of $40 each - proceeds to the section.

Timekeeping Roster
During the season Club events - especially Championship and Handicap days, all require timekeepers and somtimes marshalls.
All clubmembers that participate in these events are required to help with timekeeping.
The first roster for timekeeping / marshalling  has been issued.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK WHEN YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON TIMEKEEPIMG DUTY
If the date given is not suitable please arrange to swap with someone else.
It is not acceptable that timekeeping is left to the same people (person) every week.
Remember - no timekeepers - no event
Thanks in advance.
If there are any queries please respond to Richard Smith : richard@thermo.co.nz or 0274664116.

Timekeeping for the Cross Country Handicap this Saturday 2nd April :
Adrian Edge , Rachel Penney and Matthew Sweetingham

Timekeeping for the Cross Country Handicap on Saturday 16th April :
Bruce Callway , Sian Morrice, Greg Dean

The Road Relay Committee are having a fund raising Garage Sale on Sunday 1st May to help cover cost associated with hosting this year�s National Road Relay here in Auckland, all saleable items would be appreciated, so please have a look in your garage or where ever you keep your treasures. Also please ask all your friends and family if they have anything that they can donate ( now is the time to get rid of all those special items that your spouse keeps asking you to get rid of) Help on the day with selling would be appreciated - and setting up on the Saturday would be great as well.
You can bring any items along on Saturday afternoons.
Thanks for your help
David Harper on behalf of the Road Relay Committee.

Events coming up

Saturday 2nd April - Cross Country Handicap event
2 pm start for those of "Go" (zero handicap)

Saturday 9th April - Southland Centenial Relays - Owairaka - Final Teams to be picked this weekend !!!

- The club will enter teams and pay entry fee
- open to all clubmembers - selectors will be in contact

- If you want to run and haven't heard from a selector then YELL OUT

Cross Country Handicap pack run at the club 2 pm start

Saturday 16th April - Cross Country Handicap event
2 pm start for those of "Go" (zero handicap)

2011 Club Marathon Champs
Saturday 30th April - 47th Rotorua Marathon
Also New Zealand and Auckland marathon champs.
www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
There is also a Half marathon, 10 k and 5 k this year.
Entries Close 17th April

Huntly Half Marathon Sunday May 22nd
entries Close 10th May www.huntlyhalf.co.nz

Please Note that the Auckland Half Marathon Champs this year are now in Conjunction with the

Auckland Half Marathon - Sunday 30th October ( Not Huntly )

This event is also the New Zealand Champs

ENTER EARLY If you WANT TO RUN THIS EVENT AS ENTRIES ARE ALWAYS AT A PREMIUM

The website advises entries Open Online on Friday 8th April www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz.

Timekeeping roster [Open | Close]

Time Keeping Roster

Date

Time Keeping Roster

Volunteers

Phone Number

12^th March

Opening Day

Jason McCamish

027 553 5625

Richard Smith

027 466 4116

19^th March

XC Handicap

Jason McCamish

027 553 5625

Richard Smith

027 466 4116

26^th March

Club half marathon

Craig Williamson

021 936 019

Richard Smith

027 466 4116

2^nd April

XC Handicap

Adrian Edge

021 334 376

Rachel Penny

021 214 5338

Mathew Sweetingham

021 0260 1121

16^th April

XC Handicap

Bruce Calway

0274 941 247

Sian Morrice

0274 818 023

Greg Dean

534 7696

30^th April

XC Handicap

Jason McCamish

027 553 5625

Alec Day

534 8455

Paul Williams

021 034 0579

7^th May

XC Handicap