We Did the Act Proud

VETRUNNERY f ISSN 1449-8006 Vol. 40 Issue 11 — June 2019 Patron: Dick Telford Website: www.actmastersathletics.org.au Facebook: ACT Masters Athletics Club The monthly magazine of the ACT Masters Athletics Club Inc. Email: [email protected] Club AGM is Tues 21 May with 40th birthday T&F annual awards starting at 5.00pm WE DID THE ACT PROUD: A competitor and spectator’s perspective Reporter: Bryan Thomas The ACT contingent returned with 98 medals, consisting of 47 gold, 29 silver and 22 bronze. Some were heard to com- The LOC of the recent Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) Championships in Melbourne had boasted a year ago ment that “we punched above our weight”. Many within our that they were trying to have a thousand entries. They got so team won at least one medal and some won several. Our very close! A record 960 competitors forced the organisers to most successful competitors were Jayne Hardy, Janice make a number of changes in the long established four day Banens, Jo Klemke and Margaret Taylor. Jayne won every athletics program. Some of the changes created problems for gold medal available for the W55 throws - javelin, shot put, some but others benefitted. discus, hammer, heavy weight and throws pentathlon as well Fifty-nine ACTMA members, ranging in age from 35 to as receiving the Royce Foley Trophy for women by scoring over 80 made up our largest team at a national champion- most points in the throws pentathlon. Janice, Jo and Marga- ships for many years. Our three youngest Luke Allard, Brig- ret each won five gold medals – Janice for the W75 javelin, id Baker and Adam Farlow were all in the 35 year age group shot put, hammer, weight and throws pentathlon; Jo for the and making their debut in this annual event. Our most sen- W80 800m, 1500m, long jump, javelin and track and field ior trio - sprinter M85 Jack Thackray and a couple of cham- pentathlon while W70 Margaret Taylor earned her five golds pion octogenarians Cory Collins and Jo Klemke were sea- in the long, triple and high jumps as well as the 80mH and soned competitors. Our new royal blue and yellow trim ACT- pentathlon. M45 Chris White stood on top of the podium on MA competition uniform was everywhere featuring in every type of event be it sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance four occasions while W80 Cory Collins and M55 Bruce Gra- races, the jumps including the pole vault, throws, race walks ham enjoyed that moment three times. One of the high- and pentathlon. lights of every national championship is the Athletes and All track and field events were held at Lakeside Stadium Friends Dinner. The sold out function was held at West in Albert Park, the 10km road walks were conducted nearby Beach Bathers Pavilion in St Kilda. I have only missed this on a smooth 2km loop course starting and finishing at the special dinner on a handful of occasions since 1983 and be- club-house of the Victorian Road Walking Club while both lieve this may have been the best ever. An entertaining even- the 8 and 6km cross-country races were run on a rolling ing was led by media personality Greg Champion of the grass circuit at Yarra Bend. There appeared to be an ample Could Have Beens acting as MC. Special guest Ralph Doubell number of officials at every event – although on a personal AM, Australian Olympic Legend and 800m gold medallist at note the judges at the race walks seemed a little harsh on the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, was interviewed and an- senior competitors with their soft knees. swered questions from the floor. (cont. p.4) Margaret Taylor W70 (left) crowned jumper of the year Jayne Hardy won every gold medal available for the W55 throws - and Janice Banens W75 thrower of the year at the AMA javelin, shot put, discus, hammer, heavy weight and throws pentath- awards night recently in Melbourne. Each took home five gold lon as well as receiving the Royce Foley Trophy for women by scoring medals. (Photos Suzie Gaynor) most points in the throws pentathlon. Page 2 — June 2019 Vetrunner Club Sponsors Need new shoes for the Autumn/ winter season? Be like our May guest editor and get shod with the latest footwear at the Run- ners Shop. Philip Store: 76 Dundas Court Ph: 6285 3508 Gungahlin Store: Level 1 46/50 Hibberson St. Ph: 6241-7054 After 19 years Craig Wisdom and his Physiotherapy & Massage team have relocated to brand new premises in Green Square Centre, Kingston. ACTMA discounts & contacts unchanged: P : 0 2 -6 2 6 0 8 2 4 4 E: [email protected] W : www.kingstonphysio.com.au Club Supporters The Club is grateful for the generous support of the following local businesses: • National Mailing & Marketing for printing of Vetrunner, the Annual Report and other pamphlets • Garry Maher of Manuka Drafting Service for donating prizes for the King and Queen of the Mountain in both Thomas & Frylink Series • Belconnen Soccer Club for their support of the 200th Throwing Handicap and providing a venue for the club’s committee meetings • Go Troppo Fyshwick Markets for a discount on fruit for our regular athletic events and the ACTMA and National Half Marathon Championship • The Runners Shop for discount to members for purchases, a percentage of sales to club member back to the club, and for providing medals at the Half Marathon. June 2019 Vetrunner — page 3 President’s Report What a way to mark the 40th anniversary of the Facebook, the website and publications. We have even had club: basking in the glory of a successful nationals requests from other states as word spread that our championships with 55 members competing in Melbourne. photography was of a high standard. All of these photos Congratulations to all who proudly wore the yellow and show off our club in the best light and is a great blue and brought home the medals, as well as members who achieved personal bests – you can’t ask for more than that. advertisement for potential members. It was encouraging to It was certainly an eye opener for what we need to think hear comments from interstate athletes and guests that our about in hosting the championships in 2021. Queensland uniforms look so good and our athletes look like they are Masters, who are hosting the nationals in 2020 have really enjoying competing. From an outsider looking in, I already printed and prepared much promotional material, believe we now have the look to match what we have always with 12 months to go before the meet! been; that is, a great club to join and participate in a wide The month of May has been a busy time with range of athletic pursuits. There will be many stories and communications and promotions of club activities, as well as preparations for the AGM on 21 May, the AMA half results to share from Melbourne 2019, be sure not to miss marathon on 26 May and the review of Athletics in the ACT them as they emerge in Vetrunner, Facebook, the website (member survey and interviews). The main committee met and over a cuppa during fellowship after your next club as a group for the final time on 15 April, and I thank them event. Continued p.4 all for their commitment and continuous efforts throughout the year in supporting the club and meeting regularly to Bruce Graham M55 with Shane oversee the general administration and running of the club: a big thank you to Nikki Phelps (vice-president), Nigel England (minutes), Ken Smith (treasurer), Robbie Costmeyer (Public Officer), Kathy Sims, Frank Kresse and Suzie Gaynor. The opportunity to again work with you on the committee in 2019/2020 would indeed be a privilege. For those on Facebook, there are some great photos and comments from Melbourne 2019. We will make many of these photos available through the website and in the Vetrunner, as well as having them on slideshow at the AGM. A special mention to Suzie Gaynor who personally took more than 1300 photos at the National Championships and has kindly made them available to anyone on requests as well as sharing the best of them with the club for ACT MASTERS ATHLETICS “Fitness Through Fellowship” The Vetrunner is the official Newsletter of ACTMA, ISSN 1449-8006 Postal Address: GPO Box 2356, Canberra, ACT 2601. Internet: www.actmastersathletics.org.au Facebook: ACT-Veterans-Athletic-Club Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of ACTMA Patron: Half Marathon: Catering trailer: (Run/Walk Handicaps) Dr Dick Telford AO Shane Hutchison 0419 009 403 Rod Lynch 02 6242 071 President: [email protected] Organizes roster for the trailer Shane Hutchison 0419 009 403 Competition (Track &Field): Equipment Officer & Throws Pent: [email protected] Roger Pilkington 0409 543 826 Jayne Hardy 0421 610 053 Vice President: [email protected] Relays and Cross Country: Nicole Phelps 0497 269 935 Marketing and Membership: [email protected] Jim White 6231 4168 (h) TBA Statistician and Club Records: Secretary: Run/Walk Handicaps Chair: Nigel England 0477 341 333 Nick Melhuish 0412 483 351 Rod Lynch 02 6242 7071 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer: Uniforms: Ken Smith Handicap Rosters: Rosemary Parker 0427 160 129 Jayne Hardy 0421 610 053 [email protected] [email protected] Registrar: [email protected] Vacant Throws Coordinator, T&F Equipment: Vetrunner Editor: [email protected] Jayne Hardy 0421 610 053 Robert Kennelly Public Officer: [email protected] [email protected] Robbie Costmeyer Member Protection Information Officers Webmaster:

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