Founded 1902

Incorporated 1981

THIRTY FIFTH

ANNUAL REPORT

2015 presented to the Annual General Meeting Pontville Saturday, 25 July 2015

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 2014-2015

PATRON: Her Excellency, The Governor of Tasmania

VICE PATRONS: Heather Innes, AM David Lean ______

PRESIDENT: Michael Gunson

VICE PRESIDENT: Wayne Fletcher, OAM

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Paul Taranto

DIRECTOR: Kevin Morse

DIRECTOR/ATHLETES’ COMMISSIONER: Nicole Ristrom/Brandon Clark

DIRECTOR/T&F COMMISSIONER: Brian Roe

DIRECTOR/OOS COMMISSIONER: Shelley Miller

DIRECTOR/COACHING COMMISSIONER: Nicole Ristrom

SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Wass

NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Walker/Wim Vaessen

NORTH WEST REPRESENTATIVE: Phil Clayton

TAL REPRESENTATIVE: Sandra Speers

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mike Gunson, Paul Taranto, Wayne Fletcher, Kev Morse

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Brian Roe

PUBLIC OFFICER: Wayne Fletcher, OAM

AUDITORS: Crowe Howarth

HONORARY OFFICERS

HON STATE TEAM GENERAL MANAGER: Rosemary Coleman

HON RECORDS OFFICERS: Wayne Fletcher, Kev Morse

HON STATISTICIANS: Brandon Clark, Mike Gunson, Kev Morse

HON ARCHIVISTS: Wayne Fletcher, Wayne Mason, Kev Morse 1

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

CHAIRMAN OF SELECTORS: Aaron Humphrey

TRACK & FIELD COMMISSION: Chair: Brian Roe

OUT OF STADIUM COMMISSION: Chair: Shelley Miller

TECHNICAL AND OFFICIALS COMMISSION: Chair: not appointed

DELEGATES

TASMANIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL: Mary Bell

COMMONWEALTH GAMES ASSOCIATION: Wayne Fletcher

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA: Wayne Fletcher/Mike Gunson/Brian Roe

STAFF

Executive Officer: Gabrielle Steele (from 31/3/15) Administration Officer: Fiona Plummer State Performance Manager/TIS Coach: Peter Fortune/Susan Andrews Participation and Development Officer: Simon Bennett (until 31/12/14)

LIFE MEMBERS

Noel Ruddock AM (1962), Geoff Boon (1976), Patricia Hamilton (1982), Jo Cherry (2000), PW (Wayne) Fletcher OAM (2001), Gary Sayer (2003), Frank Nott (2004), Terry Mahoney (2004), Fay Denholm (2005), Brian Roe (2009), Helen Lee (2012), Wayne Mason OAM (2012), Christopher Wilson (2013)

†JA Edwards (1932), †Sir Norman Lewis KCMG (1932), †WH (Bill) Clemes (1935), †ML (Sonny) Round (1935), †Richard Darcey (1936), †FA (Fred) Rose (1947), †Norman G Hutton (1948), †ER (Reg) Tinning (1949), †CA (Froggy) Wise (1951), †EW (Bill) Barwick MBE (1968), †Graeme Briggs AM (1969), †Mavis Ebzery OAM (1970), †Doreen Frawley (1970), †Robin Hood AM (1976), †Dorothy Claxton (1977), †Eric Goss (1977), †Myrtle Green (1977), †Pat Mickleborough (1977), †Mavis Goss (1982), †Maxwell Cherry oAM (2001)

AA LIFE GOVERNORS IN TASMANIA

†Mavis M Ebzery oAM (1967), †Norman G Hutton (1968), Clive D Lee AM (1984), Noel J Ruddock AM (1989), †Graeme T Briggs AM (1990), Brian S Roe (2008)

AA LIFE MEMBERS IN TASMANIA

†Robin Hood AM (1990), PW (Wayne) Fletcher OAM (2006), Christopher Wilson (2006), Helen Lee (2013)

2 SPECIAL AWARD HOLDERS †Molley Clements, †Val Evans (1982), †Len Carter (1983), David Parkes (1984), Beryle Woolley (1991), Ray James, John Martin, Margaret Ruddock (1992), Bill Matthewson (1993), John Briggs, Peter Sharp (1994), Neil Sargison (1997), Judy Casey (2006), Trevor Galbraith (2010), David Wood (2012), Gilbert Turner, Julie Turner (2013)

MERIT AWARD HOLDERS SOUTH: Murray Bird, June Bowring, †Max Cherry OAM, †Lorne Copping, †Peter Eustace, Wayne Fletcher OAM, †Phyllis Gaffney, Roger Gillow, Bill Halley, †Robin Hood AM, †Robert Holley-Hamilton, Neil Littlejohn, Alan McCreary, Ian Manning, †Colin Mickleborough BEM, Neil Mickleborough, Rex Morriss, †Michael O'Loughlin, †Harold Rennie, Clive Roper, †Jack Smallhorn, Ted West, †Chris Williams, Barrie Wise, †Phyllis Wise, (1978), †John Caulfield (1979), †Leslie Spears (1980), †Graeme Cruise (1981), †Don Hickman (1982), Kent Rayner, †Anthony Risby (1983), Allan Bennett (1984), Bill Essex (1985), Gavan Wood (1986), †Pat Hood (1987), Gordon Weigand (1988), Tony Bond (1989), Kimba Eyles, Ian Murray (1990), Jo Cherry, Margaret Fox, Bob Mazey, Kevin Prendergast, John Fox, Wayne Mason OAM, Russell Foley (1991), †Alan Barker, Dean Giblin, †Albert Johnson, Peter Keenan, Terry Mahoney, †Lyn Mazey, †Graeme Stoward (1992), Gary Sayer, Mike Stevenson, Chris Wilson (1994), Maureen McDonald, Peter McDonald (1996), Peter Lyden (1997), EC (Ted) Best AM, Gary Bissett (1998), †Barbara Westcott, †Bill Westcott (1999), Jenny Lennon (2000), Rene Sluyters (2001), Helen Lee (2001), Brendon Hill (2006), Rosemary Coleman, Steve Lance, Jenny Stevenson (2007), Darren Alomes, Kevin Alomes, Jim Court, Jarrod Gibson, Roger Howlett, Lynne Lyden, George Norris, Aileen Slater, Cheryl Wilson OAM (2008), Jim Morgan, Peter Turnock, Shaun Wilson (2009), Ken Doughty, Rita Whitehouse (2010), Nigel Hyland OAM, Haydyn Nielsen (2011), Michael Pace (2012), David Moore, Lynne Sansom, Tony Sansom (2013), Greg Hawthorne (2014)

NORTH: †Walter Bailey, †Beryl Bailey, †Geoffrey Chaplin, Don Cox, †Josephine Lutwyche, †Margaret Moore, Reginald Moore, Terry Nailer, Frank Nott, William Prosser, †Alan Smith, (1978), Brian Baxter (1980), Fay Denholm, †David Howard, (1982), Anthony Walsh (1983), †Shirley Brasher (1984), †Albert Gilbertson (1985), Simon Phillips (1990), Sandra Speers, †Bob Becker, Ralph Crack (1991), Dorothy Donald, †Des Hardstaff, †Margaret Hardstaff, Daphne Holland, †Peter MacMichael, Jeff Nankervis, Catherine Phillips, Onie Preece, Graham Tudor, Andrew Willis (1992), David Phillips (1993), John Cheney, †Judith Phillips (1994), †Elma Waldren, Les Nankervis OAM, Helen Moir (Boon) (1996) Tony Donald (1997), David Brasher, Leoni Nankervis (1998), Nannette Symons (2000), Max O’Toole OAM (2004), Charmaine Colbeck (2006), Peter Miller, Wayne Holt (2008), Ann Gray, †John Gray, Pam Hughes, Mary Moss, Bev Pickett, Elwyn Seen, Elaine Speers, Clyde Spencer (2010), Michelle Casey (2012), Kaylene Knee , Wim Vaessen (2014)

NORTH WEST: †Mavis Goss, Herbert Smith, Ruth Squibb (1978), Malcolm Evans (1979), Stan Goss (1981), †Marie Shephard, Royce Fairbrother (1991), David Rogers, Mary Moore (1997), Craig Hicks (2005), Trent Nicholls (2005), Graham Hicks (2014) † Deceased

PRESIDENT’S APPRECIATION AWARD NORTH: Pam Swain (2000), Wim Vaessen (2007), Michelle Heron (2010) SOUTH: Gary Sayer (2000), Brendon Hill (2004), Rosemary Coleman (2006), Mathew Brooks (2013) NORTH WEST: Graham Moore (2000), Mike Gunson (2009)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Athletics Tasmania acknowledges the ongoing efforts and commitment made by its officials, coaches, volunteers and administrators. Our sport could not be successful without their contribution. Also we would like to acknowledge the efforts of our athletes and assure them that we will make every effort to give them the best support and competition that we can in the coming year.

We were fortunate to have IGA Supermarkets as our Principal Commercial Partner for a final year. We extend our thanks in particular to Grant Hinchcliffe, Glenn Rainsford and their team for the great support over the years of the partnership. Special recognition must also go to our Government Partner the Tasmanian Government whose financial contribution to our organisation is most welcome through Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania and Events Tasmania.

Our parent body Athletics Australia often in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission supported us in less but still significant ways in 2014/15 – including national insurance and state performance programs, and the development and initiation of the national digital platform.

The major sponsors of the Tasmanian Marathon Festival, Cadbury, along with many other sponsors and supporters helped us deliver the thirty second edition of this continually growing event.

The Central Coast Council provided us with significant support particularly through the re=development of the Dial Regional Track to enable the sport to successfully stage the Australian 12 and under Track and Field Championships at Penguin. We thank all our sponsors and supporters for their generous assistance:

IGA Supermarkets Sport and Recreation Tasmania Cadbury Central Coast Council Athletics Australia Macquarie Accounting Tasmanian Institute of Sport Camp Clayton Events Tasmania

 Petuna Seafoods  Jackson Motor Company  Hobart City Council  The Running Edge  Tassal  Allcare Physiotherapy  Brighton Council  iRUN.org.au  Launceston City Council  Telstra Shop Glenorchy  Gold Coast Airport Marathon  Best Western

The media has continues to be most generous in the interest shown and coverage and interest given to our sport, our athletes and events. We thank the many individuals and organisations who have supported us in this regard over the period of this report.

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PRESIDENT’S AND BOARD REPORT 2014-15

During 2014/2015 Athletics Tasmania had a year that where it has consolidated its position. Registrations in the south of the state were very strong once again - in particular out of stadium registrations continue to be very positive. Both the north and north-west had issues with participation numbers - the north-west due to the redevelopment of the track at Penguin which meant it was not available for the first half of the season.

From national championship level through to local inter club competition was strong. On the national stage Athletics Tasmania hosted two major competitions. In December the Australian All Schools 12 and under Track and Field Championships were conducted at Penguin. Athletics Tasmania was awarded the competition after the major upgrade of the track. More than 600 young athletes competed and along with coaches, managers and supporters it meant that well over 1500 people visited the North West Coast. The competition provided excellent exposure for athletics and demonstrated that small regional communities can host and conduct these meets exceptionally well.

Once again Hobart hosted a round of the AA National Tour. The Briggs meet was well received by local athletes and had a strong contingent of elite athletes from all over Australia attending.

At an international level Tasmania had a strong representation. The highlight was Hamish Peacock winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. Huw Peacock also represented Australia at the Games. Athletics Tasmania had three representatives at the IAAF World Junior Championships. Samantha Lind, Jacob Despard and Jessie Usoalli all ran well in their first hit out in the green and gold.

AT reports against the nine objectives in our Strategic Plan 2011-2014, expanding on these and other achievements and outlining the challenges we continue to face in remaining relevant and becoming more appealing to existing and potential constituencies. This coming year requires Athletics Tasmania to develop a new Strategic Plan for 2015 – 2018. The Board will undertake this process under the guidance of the AT Executive Officer and CSRT. Branches, clubs, athletes and officials will be heavily involved in the process. AA are also in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan. AT will take note of the AA plan.

1 Re-establishing athletics as an activity of choice for Tasmanians:

It was pleasing to note solid competition from under age through to masters continued to be strong across the state. It is the position of the AT Board that AT clubs need to work closely with Little Athletic centres to maintain the flow of athletes through the sporting pathway. Some clubs are doing this exceptionally well but all clubs need to understand this process is exceptionally important. The flow of young athletes from the Little Athletics, along with schools programs is critical for the sport’s long term health and survival.

While masters competition in Hobart has been very successful there need to be a stronger emphasis on development of this area in both the north and north-west of the state. It has been pleasing to see the number of masters competing in Launceston but there is still room for improvement.

AT continued to work very closely with both the public and private schools systems to conduct inter- school athletic activity at both primary and secondary level. This included delivering support and service to SATIS, High Schools and PSST carnivals as well as continuing to deliver its own schools events in cross country, track and field and most importantly the SKO competitions around the state.

The Cadbury Marathon Festival once again continued to service the needs of the recreational runners around Tasmania and Australia. In an environment of strong competition with numerous fun runs, Park Run and other running activities the Cadbury Marathon Festival retained strong numbers and delivered an excellent experience for those who took part.

Our media and communication strategy continues to achieve outstanding outcomes with excellent recognition in print, radio and television and a broad social media program. The last year in particular was hugely successful given the unbelievable interest in the exploits of the record breaking feats of Jack Hale. With the three World Junior representatives, the Peacock brothers and Deon Kenzie attracting significant media attention our sport was regularly in the media spotlight.

5 2 Developing athletes’, coaches’, officials’, administrators’ and volunteers’ level of skill, knowledge and competence in athletics

AT had some success with this objective. Upgrading the coaches and officials already qualified proceeded well but recruiting new coaches and officials was a problem. A number of coaching and officials course were held during the course of the year. We will continue to take a strong approach to marketing these in future. We need to take a stronger role in working with coaches and officials once they have become qualified. This is an area where clubs can become more active. The key with developing new coaches seems to be involving the new coaches in an established coaching program where they can be mentored. This is occurring in a number of areas. Nicky Ristrom has taken on a very active role in co-ordinating and conducting coach education.

. 3 Motivating and recognising coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers at all levels of athletics who provide quality training and support environments

Two cubs remain to undergo the development plan process. It is anticipated that by the end of 2015 all clubs will have a development plan in place. CSRT will also work closely with AT in developing the skills of club officials. Service given to the sport in Tasmania continues to be recognised and appreciated through the Association’s awards system and beyond. The Board is still working on the Athletics Tasmania Hall of Fame to acknowledge national representatives and champions at open level. It is anticipated that this project will be launched late 2015.

4 Providing quality competition and participation opportunities at all levels:

AT, with the assistance of the branches and hard-working local organising committees, successfully hosted a number of national events including the Australian 12 and under Track and Field Exchange and the Briggs Athletics Classic. The All Schools was an outstanding success with a large number of interstate athletes attending. In both events the feedback from participants and other visitors was most positive. We thank Events Tasmania and CSRT for their support of our events hosting program.

Wayne Fletcher, Kevin Morse and Brandon Clark continued their fine work in managing our records and rankings programs which are now well established and working efficiently.

AT continues to work closely with recreational running operators in Tasmania to assist in quality delivery of and support for their events. Both the Oceania and Tasmanian 10km road running championships were very successfully delivered in co-operation with TSE at the Launceston Ten. AT is working very closely with the newly formed Tasmania Road Runners Inc. This is an area where AT will try and develop strong links.

5 Capitalising on the high quality of facility development for athletics in each of Tasmania’s three regions:

Work has continued both at the Domain and St Leonards on a number of minor projects that will benefit athletes into the future. AS and the NACB are in discussions with the Hobart City Council and the Launceston City Council respectively in regards the relaying of their tracks. There is the distinct possibility that the relaying of the tracks will occur in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

6 Building relationships with kindred bodies, the general community, government at all levels, the education system, the business community and the media:

AT has maintained regular contact and strong relationships with government during the year. Cadbury and Macquarie Accounting remained as major sponsors. Cadbury Marathon was an outstanding success with strong numbers and with the consolidation of new events and event sponsors.

Under the strong and effective leadership of Aaron Humphrey (selection) and Rosemary Coleman (team management) our state teams program continues to be successful and we have supported all AA and SSA championships with excellent outcomes both in terms of medals and personal best results. We appreciate the skills and commitment of the growing pool of talent serving as state team selectors and officials.

6 AT continues to build a strong relationship with the TIS. Susan Andrews who has replaced Peter Fortune as head coach of athletics at the TIS, has been excellent in her support of athletics in Tasmania. She has supported many athletes at all the major championships and has run the TTP program in a very professional manner.

I would like to thank the AT board members, AT officers and team officials for their contribution during this past year. I would also like to thank the excellent AT staff for their dedication and hard work during the last year.

AT welcomes the arrival of Gabby Steele as the new EO of AT. Under her leadership the future of AT is in good hands.

Finally, I would like to thank Brian Roe for his outstanding service to AT over the last eleven years as Honorary Executive Officer. He has dedicated a large portion of his life to supporting and promoting athletics in Tasmania.

Mike Gunson PRESIDENT

FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2014-15

Year ended 31 March 2015

Please refer to the separately presented Financial Statements.

Paul Taranto FINANCE DIRECTOR

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 2014-15

The 2014/2015 report year was the first, and as it has turned out the only, period since I began as Honorary Executive Officer in late 2005 that I have essentially served solely in the role, without also having the obligations as President.

The Association is fortunate that through Communities Sport and Recreation Tasmania we have been able to have funding allocated for the engagement of a professional executive officer, albeit a part-time role. There is now no doubt that demands of our national body – Athletics Australia, CSRT itself and more and more so each month through requests made through AA, the Australian Sports Commission that for information flow and delivery alone, a presence in the office at executive level is essential.

Gabby (Prenter) Steele, a former national junior representative and medallist in javelin, takes up the role after a career to date in small business and I urge the Tasmanian athletics family to be measured in its expectations about what can be achieved especially in the short term.

As outlined in the President’s Report, a new strategic plan for the sport is an immediate priority – as is the procurement of a new commercial partner after IGA has concluded its relationship with AT at the end of this report year after a great period of financial support to us.

The ending of federal government and AA funding for development programs in June 2014 meant that after drawing on reserves to continue the employment of Simon Bennett until 31 December we no longer have the role of Participation and Development Officer within our staffing structure. AT extends it gratitude to Simon for his service and enthusiasm whilst on our staff and looks forward to his ongoing involvement as a coach and in other ways in Tasmanian athletics.

Fiona Plummer continued her dedicated work as our Administration Officer. As she has qualified for long service entitlements, the Board has encouraged Fiona to take extended periods of leave, during which time we have been fortunate to have Tracy Canham assist both in the office and on a range of other projects, particularly in the marketing and promotions areas. Rosemary Coleman has begun the final year of her role as State Teams General Manager. She has been an outstanding servant of the association in this regard. With her impending retirement and therefore the huge amount of hours delivered as a volunteer in receipt of a very small honorarium, the Executive will be reviewing the way in which team administration and management should be delivered in the future.

The last year has seen an increased expectation of face to face contact by a national body. AA meetings covered more than 15 working days in 2014/15 without substantial phone and email exchanges as well. AA has a large and diverse staff and their expectations of associations such as AT with only one or two paid staff and a volunteer base to be available for relatively quick reaction is a matter which needs to attention at both ends. The larger Member Associations with good staffing resources also have growing expectations and their pushing of agendas at a fast pace must be taken into account.

Nationally work in progressing, although slower than expected, on the National Digital Platform project. AT has embraced the project and its resources more broadly and quickly than most other MAs. We are indebted to Kev Morse for his extraordinarily diligent monitoring of the project on AT’s behalf. An updated AT website and better competition entry systems should be more visible benefits of the project for all members – branches, clubs and individuals from 2015/16.

Tasmania has finally passed Working with Vulnerable People legislation. AT has been a strong proponent of the need for these protections and it will encourage and assist regular officials and all of those in regular contact with children in particular in the course of their involve in athletics, to obtain the appropriate clearance and card as soon as possible after our allocated key date – 1 April 2015.

I extend my thanks to all those who have supported me in trying to be as effective as possible for athletics in Tasmania in this role, particularly Kev Morse and Wayne Fletcher, without whose incredible hands-on hours in providing administrative support to AT in addition to everything else they do for the sport, I would not have been able to continue in the role for as long as I was.

Brian Roe HONORARY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

8 NORTH WEST ATHLETIC CLUB REPORT 2014-2015

The 2014 – 15 athletic season was a very busy and exciting time for the North West Athletic Club with the hosting of Tasmanian 12 and under and Secondary Schools T&F Selection Trials, 12 and under Track and Field National Championships and the State 3000m Championships. It has been many years since the NWAC has had the opportunity to display their competency in organising and administering such events. I hope this is not a one of and that there will be opportunities in the future.

I would like to thank the committee, our officials, coaches, parents and athletes for their efforts and their professionalism of their roles, assistance with events and representation of the NWAC throughout the year.

Welcome to the new athletes that joined the NWAC this season and although our registration numbers were down this year we hope to improve on them in the coming season. Congratulations to Deon Kenzie for his selection in the Road to Rio squad and we say farewell to Kale Adams who heads off to the US with a university athletics scholarship. Well done to those athletes that were representatives in State Teams and for those that competed at National and International level.

Major awards for the 2014–15 season:  Brooke Jones – Women’s Track Champion  Kale Adams – Men’s Track Champion  Mitchell Pulford – Men’s Field Champion  Deon Kenzie – Pat Scammell Award

The 12 and under Track and Field Nationals were a great success as indicated by CEO of School Sport Australia Brad Allen and Athletics Tasmania President Mike Gunson in their closing ceremony speeches. I personally wish to thank the organising committee, local athletes that acted as officials and those Technical officials who travelled from around Australia and Tasmania to assist. Thank you to our major sponsors Events Tasmania, Central Coast Council, Camp Clayton, Petuna Seafoods and our Minor sponsors Retail Security Services, Penguin Sports & Services Club and Ricoh Business Centre Ulverstone.

Appreciation to Marianne Yates and her small group of helpers for their time and energy in operating our canteen on Interclub days, School Carnivals and especially the SSA Nationals in providing quality food to the 2000+ athletes, parents and visitors to this event.

Finally I would thank Simplot Australia, the Tasmanian Government and Cables Plus Tasmania for their sponsorship throughout the year and also Central Coast Council for providing our facility and maintaining its high level of standard.

Phil Clayton SECRETARY

9 ATHLETICS SOUTH REPORT 2014-2015

It is pleasing to note that we have had another successful year, with good participation numbers turning out for both Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Cross Country and fun runs have taken the communities interest and its pleasing to see increased numbers across the board.

Congratulations to:  athletes who achieved one or more personal best performances during the season,  athletes achieving state and/or national selection,  coaches for their continued encouragement and development of athletes,  officials and helpers who ensure weekly interclub/cross country and other yearly meets are conducted successfully.

It has been a great year for our elite athletes, with excellent numbers being selected to State and National teams. Congratulations to you all, and we at Athletics South are fully supportive and proud of your achievements.

Earlier this season athletes Hamish and Huw Peacock and Tristan Thomas were selected in the Australian Team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Unfortunately Tristan had to withdraw due to injury. For Huw, a great learning curve and I am sure he will go on to bigger and better things. For Hamish, winning a bronze medal in javelin is true reward for his devotion and contribution to the sport. Like his brother he will be spurred on to greater achievements.

Apart from these three champions, there is a wealth of talent emerging. Without filling this page with names and achievements, may I on behalf of Athletics South congratulate you all. We look forward to assisting you and your coaches to reach your full potential.

Athletics was placed firmly in the spotlight this track and field season with Jack Hale’s feats. Jack has had a wonderful season, and brought many spectators to watch his performances. Like other emerging athletes Jack, we wish you every success into the future.

Board members have worked tirelessly to provide athletes with every opportunity, using the best equipment available. Thank you to all Board members for your dedication, support and enthusiasm.

Help Required!: For our officials and helpers to continue to provide successful weekly interclub, State and National Meets, there is an urgent need for more helpers and officials to come on board to assist our athletes.

To all sponsors, we thank you. To our track and field major sponsor - Bennett’s Petroleum, and to our cross country major sponsor - The Running Edge, thank you both for your ongoing support to athletes in Southern Tasmania. Thank you also to the Hobart City Council for providing a national standard facility. Without all sponsors, our athletes would not have the opportunity to compete weekly at an excellent venue with quality equipment.

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Steve Wass PRESIDENT

10 NORTHERN BRANCH (NBAAT) REPORT 2014-2015

This season in an attempt to increase participation numbers we conducted most interclub events on Friday evenings. Whilst many people reported enjoying having their weekends “free”, participation rates amongst athletes remained low.

NBAAT successfully hosted the local and state Schools Knock-Out Competition, however due to changes in state event scheduling there was no hosting of NSATIS or SATIS this season, nor the state Combined Event Championships, whilst the state-wide interclub competition was a non-entity. There were two successful joint venture interclub competitions with South Launceston Little Athletic Centre. The Northern Branch of Athletics Tasmania will endeavour to continue this joint venture into the future, and additionally extend the same invitation to other Little Athletic centres.

Our tireless canteen workers Amanda Wadley, Merrilyn and Alan Llewellyn once again operated the canteen for branch meets, numerous schools events, and the State Schools Cross Country events at Symmons Plains during winter. The canteen endeavours were financially disadvantaged due to the absence of state athletics events from the St Leonards track. The entire NBAAT board sincerely thank Amanda, Merrilyn and Alan for their efforts.

Gratitude is extended to those athletes and parents who offered their assistance at interclub events, and those who helped on fundraising events. The small but dedicated group of branch board members are commended for their persistence in our efforts to continue to offer track & field events for a small contingent of athletes. There is no doubt that we require innovative ideas and greater participation rates from the athletes to ensure the ongoing viability of track and field athletics in the north.

Unfortunately the end of this season sees Western Suburbs Athletics Club enter into recess from Athletics Tasmania affiliation - although I know that their small leadership group are trying valiantly to re- establish the required numbers to qualify for affiliation once more. We welcome the emergence of the newly established UTAS North club contingent who are hosting a winter track and field program once a month over the winter season.

Congratulations to all athletes who participated this season and reached new personal best standards of performance, and to all those athletes who achieved state and/or national representation. Particular mention is extended to those who excelled at national or international level - our Peter MacMichael Award nominees, James Hansen, Josh Harris and the winner Tyler Heron.

The end of this season marks my resignation as branch President due to having “too many hats” to wear, but I extend my best wishes and encouragement to the incoming president and hope to work with them to reinvigorate athletics in Northern Tasmania. A recent informal ballot held at our annual dinner indicated interest in either a Tuesday evening twilight series for the 2015-16 season, or continuation of our Friday night twilight meets.

My sincere thanks are extended to all athletes, parents and officials for their assistance and friendship throughout the season and beyond.

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Susan McClenaghan PRESIDENT

11 TASMANIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE REPORT 2014-2015

It is with pleasure that on behalf of the Tasmanian Athletic League Inc. that I present our Annual Report for the Season 2014-2015.

Our season once again commenced in November and concluded in January. During this time we conducted ten carnivals. They were organised by the following clubs. Professional Cross Club of Tasmania, Launceston Carnival Committee, Central Coast Council with the assistance of the TAL, Devonport AC, Latrobe Bicycle Race Club, Burnie AC, Hobart AC, St Helens AC and Rosebery AC.

The League is extremely grateful for the work done by our Secretary/Treasurer Glenn Foster. Glenn carries out his duties in and efficient and timely manner. Not only does he keep the Council, Clubs and Athletes up to date with minutes and results but he also maintains the Website. Glenn also collates all the online entries for the Carnival’s and then forwards them to the handicappers. We are grateful for the time Glenn spends in both roles and look forward to his continued support in the coming season.

Another important part of the Carnival Series is the handicapping of the events. This year we seen a change in the handicappers. Due to ill health Andrew Willis was unable to continue in this role and we were extremely lucky to have Steve Robinson step into the sprint handicapping role. Steve did an excellent job and we hope to see him continue in this role next season. The distance handicapping was done by Glenn Foster this season as we were unable to find someone to fill this role. We are working hard to find someone to take over this position next season as to take some of the work load off Glenn. As you can imagine a great deal of time and research goes into these positions. We thank them both for the time and effort put into the handicapping.

On Carnival Days we assist the Clubs with many officials. These range from Stewards, Starters, Entry Confirmation Officials and Photo Finish. We are very lucky to have Phil Clayton and his team from the North West Athletic Club that travel the State doing the timing for all the Athletic Events. This assists the clubs enormously not having to supply as many track judges. We would like to thank the NWAC for their continued support of the League, and look forward to working with them for many seasons to come.

This season was the last for Brian Paine who has been race calling for many years. Brian worked closely with the TAL Officials keeping the public and athletes up to date with any changes to the programme or heats that may occur during the day. We wish Brian all the best in his retirement and hope to see him over the coming carnival series.

I would like to thank our Patrons Alan Waddle OAM and Bevan Hutton for their continued support. To the remainder of the League Council and the Runners & Trainers Representatives thank you all for your work during the season.

To all our Award Winners this season I congratulate you all on the excellent results that you achieved.

I would like to that this opportunity to encourage new runners to try the carnivals.

In closing I would like take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in running the carnival series and wish you all a very successful 2015-2016 Season.

Sandra Speers PRESIDENT

12 TASMANIAN MASTERS ASSOCIATION REPORT 2014-2015

It has been another successful year for Tasmanian Masters Athletics. Membership totalled 277, which is the second highest on record, only surpassed by the 296 in the previous year which was a national Championship in Tasmania year. Not only was membership high but participation in most aspects of our competitions was strong.

The AMA Half Marathon Championship was held by TMA in conjunction with Cadbury for the fifth time in January 2015. A field of 51 participated, including representatives from the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The best age-graded performances were achieved by the ACT’s Susan Archer (W66) 93.36% and Tasmania’s Rex Wagner (M67) 88.21%. Several Tasmanian half marathon age-group records were also achieved.

Cross country and road events attracted large numbers of participants. Members continue to compete in the winter competitions provided by the affiliates of AT. Members also travelled far and wide to participate in national and international fun runs, half marathons and marathons. The TMA road championships and cross country championships were also well supported. There were 39 starters in the road championships at Campbell Town. The Westcott Perpetual Award for the best age-graded performance in the road championships was won by (M54) Alvin Johns with 84.4%. The cross country championships at Pontville attracted a large field of 54. Daniel Smee (M43) returned the best age- graded performance with 81.32%. A small but select group of members participated in race walking club events as well as AT and TMA road walk hampionships over 5km and 10km.

The track and field season was highly successful. Participation on a Wednesday night in both the north and south was arguably the best ever. There was an excellent turnout of 68 participants for the state track & field Championships in conjunction with Athletics Tasmania. Two members in Michelle Davis and Geoff Gibbons performed with distinction in open championship events. Michelle was second in the open 400m and third in the 800m. In achieving these results Michelle broke two long-standing Tasmanian Masters records. In the masters pole vault, Geoff achieved a height of 4.40m which broke his previous TMA record and places him equal third on the all-time Tasmanian rankings for the event.

The track distance events continue to attract excellent numbers and are a major strength of TMA. There were 19 participants in the 10,000m and 23 in the 5,000m. The Graeme Cruise Award for the best age- graded performance in the State Championships was won for the third consecutive year by Janet Upcher (W68) with another world class percentage of 92.99%. The Masters Athlete of the Championships was awarded to Geoff Gibbons (M38) for the second year running. TMA’s Northern Branch conducted the Track & Field Pentathlon Championships. An excellent entry of 15 athletes took part. TMA records for the event were set by Kate Dix, Barbara Clayton and Adele Lucas. TMA entered 23 teams in the National Masters Postal Relay competition resulting in 10 first places, 5 second places and 5 third places.

There was strong competition for the annual TMA awards. The winners were: Female Athlete of the Year – Michelle Davis; Male Athlete of the Year – Geoff Gibbons; Sprints/Hurdles Athlete of the Year – Alan Coleman; Middle Distance/Steeple Athlete of the Year – Paul Tucker; Distance Athlete of the Year – David O’Brien; Jumps/Multi Events Athlete of the Year – Geoff Gibbons; Throws Athlete of the Year – Todd Davey. The Jim Burr Memorial Award for service to TMA was awarded to Alvin Johns. TMA members Adele Lucas and Geoff Gibbons were also successful in being awarded the Over 35 Athlete of the Year categories by Athletics South.

There is much to keep members busy and interested. As well as the local scene, the World Masters Athletics Championships will be staged in Lyon, France in August 2015 and in Perth, Western Australia in October/November 2016. The Oceania Masters Athletic Championships will be held In October 2015 at Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The National Masters Athletic Championships will be conducted in Adelaide, South Australia in April 2016.

As always our challenge is to maintain and even expand our membership base and to provide a broad range of activities for our members. There is recognition within our ranks that we have a major contribution to make as part of the overall athletic family.

Peter Lyden Mike Walker PRESIDENT SECRETARY

13 TRACK AND FIELD REPORT 2014-2015 T’s There were some changes – some new, some going back to what worked in the past, for AT’s track and field program in 2014/15. Again we divided the Track and Field Championships in two by age groupings with all the under-age groupings on one weekend in February prior to the Junior Nationals and the open and masters’ championships on the more traditional date at the end of the local season. It is clear many under age athletes are taking advantage of being able to contest both their own age group and if they are ready for it, also the open championships. Numbers and performance levels indicate this is a good solution for the present, especially with reduced intrastate competition opportunities.

The Track and Field Commission took the hard decisions not to conduct several events in 2014/15 where entries had been poor the previous season. With no obvious date to conduct events such as the additional relay championships and the 10000m walk (and no current demand), it was relatively easy to decide not to conduct them. Championship entries were again poor, apart from masters’ athletes in running and walking events beyond 1500 metres and in combined events. This is an unfortunate trend as both of these event groupings were amongst Tasmania’s strongest in the past.

The Tasmanian All Schools resumed as a medal competition in 2014-15 and for the first time included the primary events in this way. The meet was successfully held at Penguin in late October and included the selection trials for the Australian 12 and under Track and Field Championships that were held at the same venue from 28 November to 2 December – as well as for the Australian All Schools.

The 12 and under Nationals were a huge success and was a great starting point in justifying the Central Coast Council and Federal Government decisions to invest in the upgrading of the Penguin track and its support facilities. In excess of 2500 participants, team and technical officials and family support groups descended on Australia’s smallest locality with an all-weather track. Many thanks must be extended to all of those who made a contribution to the superb outcome – especially the local organising committee headed by Phil Clayton and Lyn Saint John.

AT advised Athletics Australia that it could no longer justify the investment of cost of volunteer hours in staging the IAAF Race Walk Challenge and Australian 20km Championships and the event was moved to Adelaide. The Tasmanian athletics family can be proud out the delivery of a high quality event during its tenure in Hobart and certainly set the benchmark for others to follow.

The Australian Athletics Tour declined significantly in 2014-15, with a decision by the Australian Sports Commission that investment in high level domestic competition could not be justified. The Briggs Meet was therefore staged more as a competition opportunity for visiting and Tasmanian athletes. It was staged over two days to provide the opportunity for combined events. These did not attract interested from interstate and local entry numbers were again poor.

On the other hand our practice of confirming self-funding athletes at an early stage continues to pay off with more than 100 interstate athletes covering their own travel and accommodation costs to participate in Briggs. With the change in attitude towards domestic high performance by the ASC and complementary changes made by AA, the commitment of the grid funded athletes to participate in the early meets of the Tour, including Briggs was poor. Less than 25% of those funded for the Hobart Meet took up the option.

Nonetheless the Meet, particularly the traditional evening session, produced good results and many personal bests for both visitors and local. However it is clear that without the commitment of marquee athletes, the meet is not able to captivate public attention through attendance as spectators. We continue however to have the best media coverage across all television, radio and print of any meet. AA’s experimental investment in live streaming began at Briggs 2014 and whilst it did not deliver significant viewership, it is well worth pursuing and marketing as producing and booking television coverage – either live or delayed is now well beyond sports such as athletics, unless massive sponsorship dollars are procured.

AT continued to increase its support of schools track and field, with all high school competition around the state now supported directly by the sport. However one aspect, our own SKO program is in decline and this needs some major renovation both nationally and locally to be revived as the valuable competition it has, and can again, be.

Brian Roe TRACK AND FIELD COMMISSIONER

14 STATE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2014-2015

In 2014 Tasmania was admirably represented at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by the Peacock brothers; Hamish and Huw. Hamish’s bronze medal which was just shy of his personal best was a testament to his progression over the previous years and the invaluable experience in the World Championships in 2013. There is no doubt that Hamish has stamped his authority on the javelin event in Australia and will be a regular Australian team member in the future. Tristan Thomas earned selection but withdrew due to injury.

The 2014 Australian World Junior team in the United States claimed three of Tasmania’s best juniors, all in the sprint events which reflects the influence of the previous TIS coach and mentor, Peter Fortune. Jesse Usoalii, Samantha Lind and Jacob Despard all produced exceptionally good relay performances in Oregon.

The TIS scholarship year commencing in October 2014 included the following scholarship holders: Deon Kenzie, Hamish Peacock, Huw Peacock, Hugh Nicklason, Jack Hale, Samantha Lind, Jacob Despard, Jesse Usoalii and Stephanie Stigwood.

A new program; the Emerging Talent Squad (ETS) was introduced to identify the athletes on the next tier down from scholarship level. Matthew Hosie, Emma Keleher and Russel Taib (all U17 National Squad members) were the first ETS Athletics selections and proved their selections worthy with gold medals in their respective events at the 2015 National Junior Championships.

The inaugural Tasmanian Target Talent Program (TTP) came to fruition in September 2014 with 26 talented junior athletes named in the squad. The TTP is a program funded in part by Athletics Australia and is the earliest talent identification element of Athletics Australia’s High Performance Department as part of the AIS Winning Edge strategy.

One of the highlights of the 2014/15 season was sprint sensation Jack Hale who created a media storm with his string of State record-breaking runs in the 100 and 200m. Hale a long jumper named in the National U17 squad in 2014 was the surprise of the season and continued his form to be included in the World Youth team for Columbia in 2015 in both sprint events. Hale combined with Taib and World Junior representatives Usoalii and Despard to bring home gold in the U20 4 x 100 at the Australian Junior Championships in March 2015.

Not to be outdone by the junior sprint star, Deon Kenzie had an outstanding season smashing the World Record in the T38 1500m and qualifying for the IPC World Championships in both the 800 and 1500. Hamish Peacock was selected in the World Championships team for Beijing 2015. Samantha Lind along with former Tasmanian Abbey de la Motte was selected in the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas and Tristan Thomas was the first Australian over the line in the National 400m hurdles championships. Stephanie Stigwood succeeded in claiming a world championships 20k walk qualifier and state record.

To round out the Australian selections for the 2014/15 season the following athletes were selected in the Australian Team in the Oceania Area Championships in Cairns; Nathaniel Mommers, Mathew Hosie, Emma Keleher, Tahlia Hunt and Kiara Chambers. Josh Harris, James Hansen and Stephanie Stigwood were chosen for the World University Games.

Susan Andrews TIS ATHLETICS COACH

15 STATEWIDE REGISTRATION REPORT 2014-2015

Registrations – Comparison by Years

Region 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 North 152 190 201 207 155 147 177 142 78 North West 53 55 103 85 85 81 92 85 52 South 338 444 471 570 533 564 596 614 609 Life Members 12 12 11* 11* 11* 11* 12* `13 13 Masters 164 180 243 296 277 Coaches 86 97 92 122 119 TOTAL 555 701 786 873 1034 1080 1212 1272 1148

Registrations – By Clubs, Gender and Age Groups in 2014-15

MEN Club U14 U16 U18 U20 Open Officials Total NWAC NHC NLAC WS ES NS OVA SB TMA IND/TAL LIFE M 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 TOTAL

WOMEN Club U14 U16 U18 U20 Open Officials Total NWAC NHC NLAC WS ES NS OVA SB TMA IND/TAL LIFE M 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTAL

16 AT & FCA (TASMANIAN BRANCH) REPORT 2014-2015

The ATFCA (Tas) Branch was in recess for much of the 2014-15 Report Year. In accordance with the Athletics Tasmania Constitution, the Branch’s representation on the AT Board was replaced by a Coaches and Coaching Commissioner.

COACHING REPORT 2013-14

During the 2014-2015 season there were a number of Level 1 Community Coaching courses advertised for the 3 main centres - some of which were organised but cancelled in the lead up, due to insufficient numbers, others did not receive enough interest to get to that stage. By the end of the financial year only two Level 1 Courses have been successfully held. The first course to get off the ground was in Hobart (preseason) with only the minimum number in attendance. Courses were also advertised for Launceston and Penguin at this time, however Penguin did not receive nearly enough interest to go ahead, and Launceston was cancelled after a couple of late withdrawals from participants. The second course was held in Launceston (St Leonards) post season. This course only went ahead as it was a pre requisite for a course a following day, otherwise it would have been cancelled. After government funding ceased for the Active After School Communities program, participants that complete the Level 1 course are no longer awarded a dual qualification. However, this season saw the introduction of the new Sporting Schools program. One up skilling course was held at St Leonards, which saw a small number of coaches gain qualification to run the program in registered schools. The program will launch in term 3, in primary schools all around Australia, however without a qualified facilitator to run the upskilling course, we will again be relying on AA representatives to qualify Tasmanian coaches. In collaboration with Athletics Australia a draft calendar for coaching courses in Tasmania has been started. This should allow more adequate exposure for each course, and a much needed structure for coach education. This was attempted over the past 12 months within AT, however with the dissolution of the Participation Officer role, plans were put on hold. Once the calendar is finalised it will be advertised on the Athletics Tasmania website and distributed through TLAA networks and the like. This will include upskilling courses, and courses that require AA representatives e.g. Level 2 and Level 3 courses. A Level 2 course was scheduled preseason however again, due to lack of registrations it was cancelled. This can be primarily attributed to lack of advertising through appropriate channels e.g. TLAA, clubs, and schools. Without Level 2 courses being run, not only does the coaching network in Tasmanian athletics miss out on the chance to progress their skills, but it also prevents upskilling of coach educators, which in turn restricts our ability to organise Level 2 courses in future, as without a fully qualified facilitator a representative from Athletics Australia is required. Aside from the standard Athletics Australia accredited courses, there have been a number of seminars and activities organised by the coaching group (led by Darren Alomes), to upskill and develop existing coaches in Tasmania. The topics of the seminars were open for discussion to all coaches, and a number of worthwhile topics were decided upon. By utilising some talented and emerging local coaches to present, it gave attendees a familiar point of contact for each area - one who is easily contactable, and a role model that is seen regularly at competitions. It also gave the presenter a chance to impart their knowledge, and explore another avenue of education in athletics. Organised seminars included injury prevention, combined event coaching, middle distance, and block starts. Included in the changes in athletics coaching in Tasmania was the retirement of Peter Fortune from the TIS. While this was a very sad occasion for all that know the great coach, it paved the way for another, highly talented coach to step into the role at the TIS. Susan Andrews comes to the position with extensive experience both as an athlete, and a coach and will be an asset to coaching in Tasmania.

Nicky Ristrom COACHING COMMISSIONER/COACH EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR

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ATHLETES’ COMMISSIONER’S REPORT 2014-2015

The 2014/2015 season once again saw Tasmania punch well above their weight nationally and internationally. Athletes competed in the Green and Gold at the commonwealth games in Glasgow Scotland, world junior championships in Oregon USA and Oceania Area championships in Rarotonga Cook Islands.

The state juniors once again performed well on the national stage. Rivalling the success of recent years the juniors had strong showings at both the All Schools in Adelaide in December and the Junior Championships in Sydney in March. Briggs 2015 was chosen to trial a two day meet over the Australia Day weekend with the main program being on the Sunday evening. The event lacked depth in a lot of events, failing to draw many bigger names over a lot of events that were offered. Being that it was held over the Australia Day weekend had many concerned and rightfully so.

Hot discussion topics this season have been largely based around the state championships, both junior and senior as well as a number of other things. There were mixed feelings about the junior and senior championships being separate, some call for them to rejoin while others would prefer it to stay as it is. One point that was supported largely is that the senior championships need to be held earlier in the year.

With the Olympic year upon us there is a lot to look forward to for the 2015/2016 season. The announcement that the Domain will receive a full resurface has got a lot of people excited but with no clear date set we find ourselves wondering when, this needs clarification soon. The upcoming season sees a new club gain affiliation with Athletics Tasmania and become the only current fully statewide club. The University of Tasmania athletic club looks to bring a new aspect to the community.

Brandon Clark ATHLETES’ COMMISSIONER

OUT OF STADIUM REPORT 2014-2015

Out of stadium events continue to experience growth overall as does recreational running and we continue to work with organisers of recreational running events to encourage participation and increase opportunities for Athletics Tasmania representation.

The 2014 B&E Launceston Ten held in June incorporated both the Australian and Tasmanian 10km Road Running Championships as well as the Oceania 10km Road Running Championships. The Oceania component included six individual championships – in open, under 20 and under 18 categories for men and women. This is indicative of the high quality of this event and its ability to attract an elite field. Josh Harris and Melanie Daniels were crowned Tasmanian 10km champions at this event.

The Tasmanian Primary and Secondary Schools Cross Country were again held at Symmons Plains. This was a great opportunity for the young athletes to compete for selection in the State team for the Australian Cross Country Championships. Attracting a combined total of over 3,000 students these two events continue to grow in popularity each year highlighting the fantastic support from schools as well as the professionalism of the organising team in delivering a high quality experience for participants.

The Tasmanian Cross Country Championships and selection trials were held in July at the Pontville Equestrian Centre. This is an interesting and challenging course resulting in some good performances and increased numbers participating. David Thomas and Melanie Daniels showed they were just as good off road as on, following up their 10km road titles with a win in the cross country.

The Cadbury Marathon, Half Marathon, JMC 10km and the Running Edge 5km continue to grow and attract a quality field. Feedback from the Cadbury Marathon was unanimously positive with many participants indicating they would return next year. This event attracts many overseas and interstate participants and is a fantastic showcase for Hobart in January.

Shelley Miller OUT OF STADIUM COMMISSIONER

18 2015 CADBURY MARATHON FESTIVAL REPORT

The 32nd Cadbury Marathon Festival was held under perfect race conditions on January 11. The events attracted 2000, including 550 from interstate and 31 international participants.

With over a quarter of participants from outside Tasmania, many of whom chose to stay on for a short holiday, this event is a tourist destination for runners.

David Criniti of NSW returned to the full marathon after running the half in 2014, taking it out in a convincing 2:25. Criniti had previously placed second in the full in 2010. The first Tasmanian Brian Lyons came in second at 2:31, earning the State Marathon title in only his second marathon. Matt Hutton rounded out the podium with 2:42 for third. In the women’s race Sheena Jackson of South Australia took out the top prize in only her second marathon in a time of 3:02. First Tasmanian Amy Lamprecht was second in 3:03 with Loretta McGrath coming in third at 3:04.

In the half-marathon Tasmanian David Thomas retained his crown, bettering his 2014 time by coming in at 1:07. John Dutton fought hard for second with Russell Dessaix-Chin coming in third. Clare Geraghty also retained her half-marathon crown in a time of 1:20. Tasmanian Ruth Wilson ran superbly to come in second with Rachel Glasson in third.

In the JMC 10km James Tunbridge took line honours over Alex Humphrey and Peter Dutton. Melanie Daniels showed her return to form taking out the women’s race, young Meriem Daoui ran an impressive second and Lisa Barnett came in third.

In The Running Edge 5km Tom Beard was first, with Ryan Powell and Owen Law second and third. Julia Minnucci was first over the line for the women, followed by Ebony Webb and Raphaela Corney. Jack Hale and David Thomas added some colour and excitement to the Caramello 1km children’s event.

The VIP experience was again extremely popular, selling out early and attracting a waiting list. For an additional fee, participants could relax and prepare for their race with exclusive toilets, food, drinks, massage, stretching areas, baggage area and seating. All situated along the red carpet right next to the finish line for the best view of the race. Our hosts delivered cooked-to-order hot breakfast throughout the morning as well as fresh coffee.

With a spectacular location lending itself to family participation, spectator involvement and post-race relaxation (as well as chocolate shopping!) the Cadbury Marathon continues to be a highlight of the year for the out of stadium competition.

This event would not be possible however without the generous and professional support of hundreds of volunteers for whom I am sincerely grateful. The assistance of our sponsors, suppliers and Tasmania Police in supporting this event is also acknowledged and appreciated.

Shelley Miller Race Director

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RACE WALKING TASMANIA REPORT 2014-2015

The 2014 winter Race Walking season had a constant start to the season with regard to numbers, with the enjoyment and participation of those who led to a successful year. We remain desperate in the North and North West of the State, to have someone take control in those areas and it is such a pity that we cannot make any inroads in this area.

Since my last report, the walkers in our Race Walking Club have been busy, in trying to achieve the best possible outcome for our all our walkers. We feel privileged to have such a wonderful, talented group of walkers, although small in number. We have also been streaming our walks courses, so as to offer the best outcome for the walkers, and less travelling. All of our State Walks Titles will now be held in Tunbridge, which provides a much safer road course for the walkers.

Congratulations to Owen Hunt, as he was elected to the secretary’s position on Race Walking Australia, we hope that the State will also benefit from his position on the board.

Our masters’ athletes once again have been exceptionally busy, and our numbers at the winter walks have been promising with around ten walkers in total. We would be lost without their great contribution, with both their experience and their mentoring of our younger walkers.

Unfortunately we lost one of our great favourites in Louis Rose, who has decided to showcase his talents in the musical theatre industry, we wish him well. Sarah Guy has also decided to have a rest from walking, but we know she will be supporting her mother.

The club once again was quite successful in the Australia-wide Race Walking Postal Challenge in coming fifth from 8 starters. and hopefully with greater numbers we can do better in the next challenge. Stephanie Stigwood continues on her way to success in the 20km event. She has been a great mentor to some of our athletes and I know is held in high regard.

Alice Randall, Tahlia Hunt, Bayley Campbell, and Emily Stanway-Lucas travelled to Melbourne for the Victorian Road Championships culminating in Tahlia Hunt winning the gold in the 5km under 18 event and Alice Randall winning the under 16 3km.

Our younger athletes are continuing their climb up the competition ladder with some excellent performances achieved. Tahlia Hunt, travelled to Canberra last year where she competed in the Australian Federation Race Walk Championships along Lake Burley. Race Walking Australia hosts the event at this time each year and is the biggest race walking event that is held in Australia. Tahlia Hunt won the U/16 event in great style. One of our Masters athletes Jane Guy, also travelled to Canberra and came fourth in the 10mile fitness event, as well as doubling up and racing in the 5 mile event.

Both our All Schools and State Walks Championships were successful, with small numbers from across the State, Tahlia, Hunt, Alice Randall and Bayley Campbell had tremendous results and look forward to their future throughout this season. It is also great to have had two new female masters athletes start with the club, so we welcome Kirsten Bott and Jane Guy.

Unfortunately due to the distant location of the Australian Walks Championships in Albany (WA), Tasmanian walkers did not compete in the event. It is envisaged that we will have several in this year’s Championships in Melbourne.

I must once again thank Wayne Fletcher, David Moore and Owen Hunt for their tireless work and support in our club, without their support we would cease to function. Let us hope for a bigger and brighter future in the coming years.

Rosemary Coleman PRESIDENT

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TASMANIAN RECORDS 2014-2015

The following Tasmanian Records were recognised as being set during the 2014-15 season: Type Event Perf Name Club Date Location Open 100m 10.42 Jack Hale NS 18-Oct-14 Hobart Open 100m 10.44 Jack Hale NS 24-Sep-14 Hobart Open 20km Walk 1.35.52 Stephanie Stigwood OVA 19-Apr-15 Naumburg GER Open 20km Walk 1.36.24 Stephanie Stigwood OVA 11-Apr-15 Podebrady CZE Open 20km Walk 1.37.19 Stephanie Stigwood OVA 22-Feb-15 Adelaide Open 5000m Walk 22.24.10 Stephanie Stigwood OVA 22-Mar-15 Hobart Open Javelin 800g 81.71m Hamish Peacock ES 15-Jun-14 Hobart Open Javelin 800g 82.24m Hamish Peacock ES 26-Jun-14 Sollentuna SWE Open Javelin 800g 83.31m Hamish Peacock ES 03-Jan-15 Hobart Allcmrs Javelin 800g 81.71m Hamish Peacock ES 15-Jun-14 Hobart Allcmrs Javelin 800g 83.31m Hamish Peacock ES 03-Jan-15 Hobart U14 1500m 4.45.54 Ruby Smee SB 15-Nov-14 Hobart U14 Hammer 3k 43.68m Julia Direen ES 03-Jan-15 Hobart U14 Hammer 3k 44.18m Julia Direen ES 17-Jan-15 Hobart U14 Hammer 3k 46.01m Julia Direen ES 30-Jan-15 St Leonards U15 Javelin 500g 38.64m Kaela Beechey OVA 16-Jan-15 St Leonards U15 2000m steeple 7.11.25 Ebony Webb ES 14-Mar-15 Sydney U15 2000m steeple 7.12.57 Ebony Webb ES 31-Jan-15 Hobart U16 Shot Put 3k 14.35m Alice Cox ES 04-Oct-14 Hobart U16 5000m Walk 24.51.88 Tahlia Hunt OVA 11-Jul-14 Gold Coast U16 Discus 1kg 41.76m Alice Cox ES 07-Sep-14 Hobart U16 Discus 1kg 42.94m Alice Cox ES 21-Sep-14 Hobart U16 4 x 200m Club 1.51.44 Eastern Suburbs ES 21-Feb-15 Hobart Erin Bannink, Liarna Reid, Jane Hickie, Bec Kovacic U17 200m 21.62 Jack Hale NS 26-Oct-14 Penguin U17 5000m Walk 24.51.88 Tahlia Hunt OVA 11-Jul-14 Gold Coast U17 Combined Event 6113pts Matthew Hosie ES 15&16-Nov-14 St Leonards U17/18 100m 10.42 Jack Hale NS 18-Oct-14 Hobart U17/18 100m 10.44 Jack Hale NS 24-Sep-14 Hobart U17/18 200m 21.27 Jack Hale NS 22-Mar-15 Hobart U17/18 200m 21.29 Jack Hale NS 07-Dec-14 Adelaide U17/18 200m 21.36 Jack Hale NS 04-Nov-14 Hobart U17/18 Long Jump 7.66m Jack Hale NS 04-Oct-14 Hobart U19 1000m 2.26.50 Hugh Nicklason ES 21-Jan-15 Domain U19/20 100m 10.42 Jack Hale NS 18-Oct-14 Hobart U19/20 100m 10.44 Jack Hale NS 24-Sep-14 Hobart U19/20 200m 21.27 Jack Hale NS 22-Mar-15 Hobart U19/20 200m 21.29 Jack Hale NS 07-Dec-14 Adelaide U19/20 200m 21.36 Jack Hale NS 04-Nov-14 Hobart U19/20 Long Jump 7.66m Jack Hale NS 04-Oct-14 Hobart U20 4 x 100m 41.10 Tasmania TAS 11-Mar-15 Sydney Russel Taib, Jesse Usoalii, Jacob Despard, Jack Hale U20 3000 steeple 9.09.41 Kale Adams NWAC 29-Mar-15 Brisbane

Wayne Fletcher and Kevin Morse RECORDS OFFICERS

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Athletics Tasmania International Representation 2014-15

ATHLETES

Hamish Peacock Javelin Commonwealth Games Huw Peacock Hammer Commonwealth Games Samantha Lind 4x400m Relay World Junior Championships Jacob Despard 4x100m Relay World Junior Championships Jesse Usoalii 4x100m Relay World Junior Championships Brandon Clark Long/Triple Jumps Oceania Championships Rebecca Direen Shot/Hammer Oceania Championships Tyler Heron 110mH, 400mH Oceania Championships Caitlin Newson 100m/200m Oceania U20 Championships Maddy Scott 400m Oceania U20 Championships

TEAM OFFICIALS

Brian Roe HQ General Manager Commonwealth Games

COMPETITION OFFICIALS

Brian Roe Chief ITO Youth Olympic Games

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Athletics Australia Service Award was instituted in 2002 to recognise the contribution of volunteers and acknowledge their years of service as administrators and officials from club to international level. The sole criteria is consistent donation of time and effort for the sport.

PLATINUM (40 YEARS): Murray Bird, Geoff Boon, †Max Cherry, Fay Denholm, Wayne Fletcher OAM, †Robert Holley Hamilton, Wayne Mason OAM, Rex Morriss, Frank Nott, David Phillips, Brian Roe, Margaret Ruddock, Noel Ruddock AM, Ted West, Andrew Willis

GOLD (30 YEARS): Kevin Alomes, †Shirley Brasher, Jo Cherry, Jim Claxton, Sandra Speers, Dorothy Donald, Kimba Eyles, Peter Keenan, Jennifer Lennon, Terry Mahoney, David Moore, Leoni Nankervis, Les Nankervis OAM, Max O’Toole OAM, Mike Pace, Catherine Phillips, †Judith Phillips, Simon Phillips, Jenny Stevenson, Mike Stevenson, Cheryl Wilson OAM, Chris Wilson

SILVER (20 YEARS): Ted Best, Tony Bond, Judith Casey, John Cheney, Charmaine Colbeck, Rosemary Coleman, Jim Court, David Cresswell, Ken Doughty, Jarrod Gibson, David Hancock, Greg Hawthorne, Craig Hicks, Brendon Hill, Wayne Holt, Roger Howlett, Nigel Hyland, Steve Lance, Helen Lee, Lynne Lyden, Peter Lyden, Peter McDonald, Maureen McDonald, Peter Miller, Helen Moir, Jeff Nankervis, Haydyn Nielsen, Trent Nicholls, Bob Richards, David Rogers, Gary Sayer, Aileen Slater, Judy Smith, Nanette Symons, Graham Tudor, Elma Waldren, Shaun Wilson

BRONZE (10 YEARS): Brian Baker, Brian Baxter, Mary Bell, Gayle Bessell, Zenta Boon, †Eilis Breen, Michelle Casey, Phil Clayton, Mike Gunson, Brendan Hanigan, Michelle heron, Tim Heron, Denis Hickson, Helen Hill, Margaret Horne, Kaylene Knee, Karen Leavey, Mark Lyden, Patrick Lyden, Denise Morey, James Morgan, Nicole Morris, Kathy Nicholls, Jessica Palermo, Mike Pook, Lyn Sansom, Tony Sansom, Wendy Sheppard, Rene Sluyters, Peter Turnock, Wim Vaessen, Kim Wass, Steven Wass, Anita Welsh, Richard Welsh, Grant Whiley, Vikki Whiley

22 TASMANIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 2014/2015

Tasmanian 10km Road Running Championships Launceston – 15/06/14 WOMEN Open: 1 Melanie Daniels NS 36:09 2 Ruth Wilson NS 36:43 3 Francesca Smith SB 38:36 Under 20: No entries Under 18: 1 Inessa Corney ES 41:42 2 Allycia Hardwick SB 49:44 3 Kate Maloney NEW 51:53 Over 40: 1 Francesca Smith SB 38:36 2 Jennifer Gillard SB 39:26 3 Fiona Lennon ES 39:54 Over 50: 1 Gloria Byas ES 56:48 2 Judy Limbrick NS 57:19 3 Lynn Halaby NEW 61:58

MEN Open: 1 Josh Harris NL 30:06 2 Alex Humphrey SB 33:05 3 Chris Sullivan SB 33:39 Under 20: 1 Hugh Nicklason ES 34:19 2 Alex Bessell ES 38:19 Under 18: 1 Getasew Ferguson NL 34:46 2 James Baker NEW 48:35 Over 40: 1 Daniel Smee SB 34:09 2 Andrew Winkel NW 34:25 3 Michael Davis NS 35:40 Over 50: 1 Alvin Johns TMA 36:32 2 Roscoe McDonnell NS 38:12 3 Craig Canham ES 38:32

Tasmanian Road Walking Championships Kempton – 14/06/14 WOMEN Under 11 Schools 2km: 1 Jasmine Excell 10:30; 2 Charlotte Faint 13:38 Under 14 Schools 2km: 1 Emily Stanway-Lucas 12:04 Under 16 Schools 3km: 1 Alice Randall 16:47; 2 Sarah Guy 21:12 Under 18 Schools 5km: 1 Tahlia Hunt 25:43 Over 40 5km: 1 Kirsten Bott OVA 43:47 2 Jane Guy OVA 43:47

MEN Under 11 Schools 2km: 1 Masyn Campbell 11:52 Under 14 Schools 2km: 1 Bayley Campbell 10:54 2 Ethan Clements 12:57 Over 40 5km: 1 Eugene Gerlach TMA 35:05, 2 David Moore TMA 37:52 3 Wayne Fletcher NS 43:05

Tasmanian Short Course Road Running Championships

NOT HELD IN 2014-15

Tasmanian Road Walking Championships Tunbridge – 29/07/14

WOMEN Open 10km: 1 Kirsten Bott OVA 78:55 2 Jane Guy OVA 96:55 Under 18 5km: 1 Tahlia Hunt OVA 26:21 Under 16 5km: 1 Alice Randall OVA 30:32 Under 14 3km: 1 Emily Stanway-Lucas OVA 20:17

MEN Over 40 10km: 1 Lawrie Marsh TMA 68:02; 2 Wayne Fletcher NS 85:25 Under 14 3km: 1 Bayley Campbell OVA 18:04 Under 11 2km: 1 Will Bottle NEW 12:40

23 Tasmanian Cross Country Championships Pontville – 26/07/14 WOMEN Under 12 2000m: 1 Zoe Smith NS 8:02 2 Madison Brazendale NEW 8:06 3 Chloe Deans NEW 8:45 TEAMS: 1 Newstead Athletics 10pts 2 Eastern Suburbs 12pts Under 14 3000m: 1 Raphaela Corney ES 11:51 2 Arabella Phillips NEW 12:04 3 Mikayla Cooper ES 12:23 TEAMS: 1 Eastern Suburbs 10pts 2 Newstead Athletics 11pts Under 16 4000m: 1 Ebony Webb ES 16:03 2 Ruby Smee SB 16:18 3 Hannah Richardson ES 17:23 TEAMS: 1 Eastern Suburbs 6pts Under 18 4000m: 1 Tessa Johns ES 16:28 2 Inessa Corney ES 17:01 3 Tahlia Hunt OVA 17:51 TEAMS: 1 Eastern Suburbs 6pts Under 20 6000m: 1 Julia Minnucci ES 24:16 2 Hannah Harrison NS 29:12 Open 8000m: 1 Melanie Daniels NS 31:36 2 Ruth Wilson NS 32:31 3 Simone Fitzgerald ES 32:51 TEAMS: 1Northern Suburbs 21 pts; 2 Sandy Bay 24 pts 3 Eastern Suburbs 33pts Over 40 8000m: 1 Francesca Smith SB 33:13 2 Mandy Giblin SB 33:43 3 Anna Smee SB 34:36 TEAMS: 1 Sandy Bay 6 pts; 2 Newstead Athletics 15 pts Over 50 6000m: 1 Sharon Coad ES 28:07 2 Dale McPherson NS 32:55 3 Barbara Clayton NEW 33:10 TEAMS: 1 Northern Suburbs 10pts 2 Tasmanian Masters 11pts Over 60 4000m: 1 Adele Lucas NS 23:08 2 Elaine Marquardt SB 25:09 3 Kathleen Clarke NS 28:41 TEAMS: 1 Northern Suburbs 6 pts

MEN Under 12 2000m: 1 Declen Chugg NEW 8:12 2 Cameron Monks ES 8:22 3 Sam Talbot NEW 8:23 TEAMS: 1 Newstead Athletics 8 pts 2 Eastern Suburbs 19 pts 3 Northern Suburbs 20pts Under 14 3000m: 1 Samuel Clifford NEW 10:45 2 Joseph Mulcahy OVA 11:08 3 Jack Willmott NS 11:16 TEAMS: 1 Northern Suburbs 7pts 2 Eastern Suburbs 14pts Under 16 4000m: 1 Getasew Ferguson NL 14:46 2 Harvey Chilcott ES 15:49 3 Tyler Willmott NS 16:02 TEAMS: 1 Eastern Suburbs 6pts Under 18 6000m: 1 Ryan Powell NW 19:59 2 Jayden Webb ES 23:33 3 Nicholas Cox NS 25:57 Under 20 8000m: 1 Alex Bessell ES 33:28 Open 12000m: 1 David Thomas NEW 38:43 2 Dylan Evans NL 39:11 3 Josh Harris NL 39:29 TEAMS: 1 Sandy Bay 10pts 2 Northern Suburbs 32pts 3 Sandy Bay 36pts Over 40 12000m: 1 Daniel Smee 43:09 SB 2 Dean Giblin SB 49:34 3 Keith Cameron-Smith SB 50:19 TEAMS: 1 Sandy Bay 6pts Over 50 8000m: 1 Darren Brown TMA 30:13 2 Roscoe McDonnell 32:05 3 Alvin Johns TMA 32:11 TEAMS: 1 Tasmanian Masters 8pts 2 Northern Suburbs 16pts 3 Tasmanian Masters 21pts Over 60 6000m: 1. Max Bichsel SB 26:11 2 Michael Walker TMA 30:55 3 Alan Coleman NS 31:34 TEAMS: 1 Northern Suburbs 9 pts 2 Tasmanian Masters 16pts

Tasmanian Marathon and Half Marathon Championships Cadbury Estate, Claremont – 11/01/15 WOMEN Marathon: 1 Jane Johnston NS 3:48:17 Half Marathon: 1 Ruth Wilson NS 1:23:54; 2 Fiona Lennon ES 1:30:53

MEN Marathon: 1 Brian Lyons NW 2:31:48 Half Marathon: 1 David Thomas NEW 1:07:48; 2 Phil McConnon NS 1:17:10; 3 David O’Brien NS 1:18:44

NOTE Due to the change in eligibility requirements there were insufficient qualified finishers for all medals to be awarded.

Tasmanian Mountain Running Championships

NOT HELD IN 2014-15

24

IGA Tasmanian State Track & Field Championships Domain Athletic Centre - Hobart - 21/02/15 to 22/02/15

WOMEN – OPEN 10000m: 1. Ruth Wilson NS 40:18.57 3000m Steeplechase: 1. Cassie Dege Eureka (Vic) 12:18.14

MEN – OPEN 10000m: 1. Josh Harris NL 31:36.42; 2. Daniel Clarke SB 35:54.15 3000m Steeplechase: 1. Kale Adams NW 9:30.18; 2. Marc Gates SB 10:41.24

Domain Athletic Centre - Hobart - 20/03/15 to 22/03/15

WOMEN – OPEN 100m:(+0.0) 1. Kiara Chambers ES 12.15; 2. Morgan Gaffney NW 12.43; 3. Jaymie Hall NS 12.59 200m:(-1.0) 1. Kiara Chambers ES 24.64; 2. Samantha Lind ES 24.84; 3. Jaymie Hall NS 25.25 400m Lynne Mazey Memorial: 1. Carmen Breitschmid Oakley NW 57.61; 2. Michelle Davis ES 57.71; 3. Brooke Jones NW 58.01 800m: 1. Melanie Daniels NS 2:11.17; 2. Julia Minnucci ES 2:13.30; 3. Michelle Davis ES 2:14.62 1500m: 1. Julia Minnucci ES 4:38.50; 2. Ruby Smee SB 4:39.96; 3. Ebony Webb ES 4:50.40 5000m: 1. Ruth Wilson NS 18:10.61; 2. Cassie Dege Eureka, Vic 18:19.24 100m Hurdles:(-1.1) 1. Abigail Rothery SB 17.28. 400m Hurdles: 1. Courtney Stanley WS 65.20. 4x100m Relay: 1. ES 'A' (Caitlin Stalker, Kiara Chambers, Mackensie Belbin, Michelle Davis) 49.86; 2. OVA 'A' (Madeline Scott, Lilly Castle, Isabelle Oakes, Lauren Gorringe), 52.96; 3. ES 'B' (Erin Bannink, Emily House, Sarah Direen, Kate Dix) 54.20 4x400m Relay: 1. ES 'A' (Samantha Lind, Julia Minnucci, Michelle Davis, Kiara Chambers) 3:59.91; 2. OVA 'A' (Laura Harrison, Lauren Gorringe, Lilly Castle, Madeline Scott) 4:01.97; 3. NS 'A' (Jaymie Hall, Kelsey Leveridge-McNally, Alexandra Hall, Melanie Daniels) 4:14.67 High Jump: 1. Courtney Stanley WS 1.60m; 2. Jane Hickie ES 1.50m Pole Vault: 1. Raphaela Corney ES 2.50m. Long Jump: 1. Abigail Rothery SB 5.29m -1.2; 2. Caitlin Stalker ES 5.03m -0.1; 3. Jane Hickie ES 4.98m -0.4 Triple Jump: 1. Caitlin Stalker ES 10.80m 0.5; 2. Kiani Allen ES 10.25m 0.0. Shot Put: 1. Rebecca Direen ES 13.65m; 2. Alice Cox ES 10.67m; 3. Julia Direen ES 8.77m Discus Throw: 1. Alice Cox ES 40.76m; 2. Rebecca Direen ES 37.09m; 3. Julia Direen ES 30.94m Hammer Throw: 1. Rebecca Direen ES 49.06m; 2. Emma Keleher NS 48.93m; 3. Alice Cox ES 41.41m Javelin Throw: 1. Rebecca Direen ES 34.00m; 2. Kaela Beechey OVA 33.44m; 3. Agnes Sakina SB 31.31m 5000m Race Walk: 1. Stephanie Stigwood OVA 22:24.10.

MEN – OPEN 100m:(-2.3) 1. Jack Hale NS 10.74; 2. Jacob Despard OVA 10.84; 3. Ross Lovell NL 11.15 200m:(-0.3) 1. Jack Hale NS 21.27; 2. Jarred Gilroy SB 21.82; 3. Jacob Despard OVA 21.90 400m: 1. Russel Taib SB 48.24; 2. Mitchell Daniels NS 49.73; 3. Jarred Gilroy SB 49.84 800m: 1. Daniel Reeves NW 1:53.68; 2. Mitchell Daniels NS 1:54.56; 3. Kale Adams NW 1:55.01 1500m: 1. Hugh Nicklason ES 3:52.28; 2. Sam Fergusson NW 3:52.34; 3. Kale Adams NW 3:54.30 5000m: 1. Josh Harris NL 14:34.16; 2. Daniel Clarke SB 16:39.59; 3. Corey Stanley WS 18:43.78. 110m Hurdles: (no athletes finished) 4x100m Relay: 1. SB 'A' (Russel Taib, Jesse Usoalli, Cameron Cranfield, Jarred Gilroy 42.77; 2. OVA 'A' (Jacob Despard, Henri Norton, Nathan Coleman, Alec Eiszele) 43.62; 3. SB 'B' (Vandy Kanneh, Jayson Louw, Paul Tucker, Geoff Gibbons) 45.97 4x400m Relay: 1. SB 'A' (Nicholas Graver, Jarred Gilroy, Cameron Cranfield, Russel Taib) 3:25.63; 2. OVA 'A' (Callum Stevens, Luke Whitney, Alec Eiszele, Henri Norton) 3:26.57; 3. ES 'A' (Jed Upton, Braden Stalker, Ben Lawson, Hugh Nicklason) 3:39.70. High Jump: 1. Joel Mason ES 1.90m; 2. Matthew Hosie ES 1.80m; 3. Samuel Pulford NW 1.75m Pole Vault: 1. Geoff Gibbons SB 4.20m; 2. Matthew Hosie ES 3.60m. Long Jump: 1. Timothy Coad ES 6.54m 0.0; 2. Matthew Hosie ES 6.21m -1.2; 3. Geoff Gibbons SB 6.00m -2.5 Triple Jump: 1 Ryan Haag OVA 14.30m -0.9; 2 Ryan Cooper OVA 12.86m -0.7; 3 Bryce Roberts NS 11.78m -0.9 Shot Put: 1. Chris Edwards ES 12.03m; 2. Hamish Peacock ES 11.92m; 3. Simon Bennett NS 10.45m Discus Throw: 1. Hamish Peacock ES 48.68m; 2. Geoff Gibbons SB 33.41m; 3. Chris Edwards ES 32.68m Hammer Throw: 1. Huw Peacock ES 63.12m; 2. Chris Edwards ES 47.37m; 3. Hamish Peacock ES 44.66m Javelin Throw: 1. Hamish Peacock ES 81.51m; 2. Brandon Clark NS 45.90m; 3. Chris Edwards ES 44.45m

25 IGA Tasmanian Age State Track & Field Championships Domain Athletic Centre - Hobart - 21/02/15 to 22/02/15

WOMEN – UNDER 20: 100m:(0.3) 1. Caitlin Stalker ES 12.66; 2. Jaymie Hall NS 13.08; 3. Emily House ES 13.38. 200m: (-3.1) 1. Kysha Hill NL 26.34; 2. Jaymie Hall NS 26.47; 3. Caitlin Stalker ES 27.49 400m: 1. Julia Minnucci ES 67.83 800m: 1. Julia Minnucci ES 2:15.04; 2. Courtney Stanley WS 2:15.90 1500m: 1. Julia Minnucci ES 4:56.37; 2. Kelsey Leveridge-McNally NS 5:26.66 400m Hurdles 10x.76m: 1. Courtney Stanley WS 65.68 Long Jump: 1. Caitlin Stalker ES 5.14m -2.1; 2. Emily House ES 4.64m -1.8 Triple Jump: 1. Caitlin Stalker ES 10.91m 0.0 Shot Put 4kg: 1. Alice Cox ES 11.53m; 2. Emma Keleher NS 7.47m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Alice Cox ES 39.46m; 2. Emma Keleher NS 25.59m Hammer Throw 4kg: 1. Emma Keleher NS 48.14m; 2. Alice Cox ES 37.73m

WOMEN – UNDER 18: 100m:(-0.2) 1. Brooke Jones NW 12.74; 2. Kysha Hill NL 12.75; 3. Mackensie Belbin ES 12.90 200m:(0.8) 1. Kysha Hill NL 25.91; 2. Brooke Jones NW 26.01; 3. Mackensie Belbin ES 27.05 400m: 1. Brooke Jones NW 58.05; 2. Laura McShane NL 59.87; 3. Laura Harrison OVA 61.23 800m: 1. Laura McShane NL 2:21.38; 2. Hannah Richardson ES 2:24.89; 3. Sophie Scott ES 2:31.43 1500m: 1. Hannah Cummins NEW 5:12.42; 2. Elisa Stalker ES 5:31.55; 3. Tamsyn Ayres ES 5:34.79 100m Hurdles 10x.76m: (-2.5) 1. Ashlee Hey OVA 17.81; 2. Zoe Brown ES 18.01 400m Hurdles 10x.76m: 1. Ashlee Hey OVA 77.54 4x100m Relay: 1. ES 'A' (Zoe Brown, Olivia Reid, Kiani Allen, Mackensie Belbin) 51.44; 2. NL 'A' (Brooke Hibbs, Laura McShane, Danieka Wagner. Kysha Hill) 52.86; 3. OVA 'A' (Ashlee Hey, Laura Harrison, Isabelle Oakes, Sophie Green) 54.42 4x400m Relay: 1. NW 'A' (Lillian Lyall, Eve Bell, Frances Lyall, Brooke Jones) 4:08.88; 2. ES 'A' (Gabriella Vavoulas, Hannah Richardson, Sophie Scott, Mackensie Belbin) 4:16.47; 3. NL 'A' (Brooke Hibbs, Laura McShane, Danieka Wagner, Kysha Hill) 4:18.36 Long Jump: 1. Kiani Allen ES 5.20m 1.6; 2. Olivia Young ES 4.45m 1.4; 3. Isabelle Oakes OVA 3.95m 1.7 Triple Jump: 1. Kiani Allen ES 10.36 -2.1; 2. Mackensie Belbin ES 10.17m -1.5; 3. Olivia Young ES 9.17m -2.2 Shot Put 3kg: 1. Alice Cox ES 13.38m; 2. Brooke Hibbs NL 10.37m; 3. Kaela Beechey OVA 9.91m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Alice Cox ES 38.71m; 2. Brooke Hibbs NL 31.43m; 3. Kaela Beechey OVA 31.01m Hammer Throw 3kg: 1. Emma Keleher NS 55.39m; 2. Alice Cox ES 49.96m; 3. Julia Direen ES 47.47m Javelin Throw 500g: 1. Kaela Beechey OVA 32.04m; 2. Brooke Hibbs NL 27.78m; 3. Danieka Wagner NL 23.73m

WOMEN – UNDER 16: 100m:(2.1) 1. Bec Kovacic ES 13.07; 2. Erin Bannink ES 13.27; 3. Eve Bell NW 13.37 200m:(-2.5) 1. Bec Kovacic ES 26.92; 2. Eve Bell NW 27.80; 3. Jane Hickie ES 27.81 400m: 1. Lillian Lyall NW 61.84; 2. Eve Bell NW 61.99; 3. Amy Osborn ES 65.62 800m: 1. Ruby Smee SB 2:19.98; 2. Lillian Lyall NW 2:20.27; 3. Rebecca Revill OVA 2:21.15 1500m: 1. Frances Lyall NW 4:49.10; 2. Ebony Webb ES 4:55.70; 3. Ruby Smee SB 4:55.71 90m Hurdles 9x.76m:(2.3) 1. Jane Hickie ES 14.05; 2. Bec Kovacic ES 14.97 2000m Steeple .76m: 1. Ebony Webb ES 7:16.88 4x100m Relay: 1.ES 'A' (Erin Bannink, Sophie Young, Jane Hickie, Bec Kovacic) 52.21; 2. SB 'A' (Agnes Sakina, Losena Crispin, Lucy Taranto, Tahlia Bortignon) 55.17; 3. NW 'A'(Ashtyn Dennison, Eve Bell, Frances Lyall, Lillian Lyall) 55.86 4x200m Relay: 1.ES 'A' (Erin Bannink, Liarna Reid, Jane Hickie, Bec Kovacic) 1:51.44; 2. OVA 'A' (Zoe Burke, Grace Jacobson, Rebecca Revill, Kaela Beechey) 1:55.84; 3. SB 'A' (Agnes Sakina, Losena Crispin, Lucy Taranto, Tahlia Bortignon) 1:55.88 High Jump: 1. Jane Hickie ES 1.45m; 2. Kaitlin Minifie ES 1.30m Long Jump: 1. Bec Kovacic ES 4.87m -1.5; 2. Jane Hickie ES 4.83m -1.4; 3. Kaitlin Minifie ES 4.28m -0.9 Triple Jump: 1. Bec Kovacic ES 10.02m 0.0; 2. Danieka Wagner NL 9.18m 0.0; 3. Kaitlin Minifie ES 9.11m 0.9 Shot Put 3kg: 1. Kaela Beechey OVA 10.19m; 2. Danieka Wagner NL 9.54m; 3. Lucy Reimer NW 9.28m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Lucy Reimer NW 28.52m; 2. Kaela Beechey OVA 28.02m; 3. Danieka Wagner NL 26.87m Javelin Throw 500g: 1. Kaela Beechey OVA 36.11m; 2. Agnes Sakina SB 32.14m; 3. Lucy Reimer NW 29.89m 3000m Race Walk: 1. Alice Randall OVA 16:28.47

26 WOMEN – UNDER 15 100m:(0.0) 1. Tahlia Bortignon SB 13.06; 2. Sophie Young ES 13.51; 3. Grace Jacobson OVA 13.53 200m:(-0.1) 1. Tahlia Bortignon SB 27.10; 2. Sophie Young ES 28.06; 3. Anastasia Skondreas EMH (Vic) 28.21; 400m: 1. Tahlia Bortignon SB 63.09; 2. Gabriella Vavoulas ES 63.93; 3. Anastasia Skondreas EMH (Vic) 65.09; 4. Darcy Miller NW 66.80 800m: 1. Gabriella Vavoulas ES 2:27.56; 2. Darcy Miller NW 2:30.53; 3. Charlotte Murray EMH (Vic) 2:43.63; 4. Lucy Taranto SB 2:47.00. 1500m: 1. Raphaela Corney ES 4:59.54; 2. Chloe Hunt ES 5:11.95; 3. Darcy Miller NW 5:15.70 2000m Steeple .76m: 1. Chloe Hunt ES 7:35.15; 2. Sophia Murray OVA 8:14.95 High Jump: 1. Jessica Minifie ES 1.35m; 2. Darcy Miller NW 1.35m. Pole Vault: 1. Raphaela Corney ES 2.50m Long Jump: 1. Jessica Minifie ES 4.14m 0.0; 2. Darcy Miller NW 4.13m 0.1; 3. Sophie Young ES 4.10m 1.1 Triple Jump: 1. Sophie Young ES 9.49m 0.2; 2. Jessica Minifie ES 9.26 1.3 Shot Put 3kg: 1. Julia Direen ES 10.41m; 2. Rachel Hosie ES 9.72m; 3. Indy Brideson SB 7.64m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Rachel Hosie ES 28.23m; 2. Indy Brideson SB 19.77m; 3. Jessica Minifie ES 19.24m Hammer Throw 3kg: 1. Julia Direen ES 38.87m; 2. Rachel Hosie ES 24.47m; 3. Erica Direen ES 10.22m Javelin Throw 500g: 1. Jessica Minifie ES 26.84m; 2. Julia Direen ES 23.74m; 3. Indy Brideson SB 17.95m

WOMEN – UNDER 14 100m:(-3.0) 1. Liana Kenna ES 13.60; 2. Ashtyn Dennison NW 14.34; 3. Elsa Fletcher ES 14.85 200m:(0.4) 1. Liana Kenna ES 27.32; 2. Ashtyn Dennison NW 29.13; 3. Elsa Fletcher ES 29.74 400m: 1. Ashtyn Dennison NW 67.56; 2. Elsa Fletcher ES 67.96; 3. Lauren Canning ES 69.39 800m: 1. Elsa Fletcher ES 2:42.30 1500m: 1. Elsa Fletcher ES 5:35.50; 2. Ava Faint OVA 6:22.66 80m Hurdles 9x.76m:(1.1) 1. Hailee Baldwin ES 14.08 4x100m Relay: 1. ES 'A' (Lauren Canning, Wena Jones, Elsa Fletcher, Liana Kenna) 59.14 4x200m Relay: 1. ES 'A' (Lauren Canning, Wena Jones, Elsa Fletcher, Liana Kenna) 2:03.77 High Jump: 1. Elsa Fletcher ES 1.20m; 2. Wena Jones ES 1.15. Long Jump: 1. Liana Kenna ES 4.46m 1.9; 2. Elsa Fletcher ES 4.41m 2.0; 3. Wena Jones ES 4.06m 1.4 Triple Jump: 1. Liana Kenna ES 9.70m -0.7; 2. Brenna Lemon OVA 8.72m -0.4; 3. Lauren Canning ES 8.56m -3.1 Shot Put 3kg: 1. Rachel Hosie ES 9.88m; 2. Wena Jones ES 5.38m; 3. Erica Direen ES 4.89m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Rachel Hosie ES 25.98m; 2. Erica Direen ES 11.65m Hammer Throw 3kg: 1. Rachel Hosie ES 29.90m; 2. Erica Direen ES 10.56m Javelin Throw 400g: 1. Rachel Hosie ES 23.21m; 2. Erica Direen ES 14.39m

MEN – UNDER 20: 100m:(1.8) 1. Timothy Coad ES 11.23; 2. Vandy Kanneh SB 11.35; 3. Grady Stretton NW 11.85 200m:(-1.7) 1. Vandy Kanneh SB 23.66; 2. Nicholas Graver SB 23.83; 3. Grady Stretton NW 24.02 400m: 1. Mitchell Gowen NL 52.69; 2. Grady Stretton NW 54.83 800m: 1. Deon Kenzie NW 2:07.24 1500m: 1.Kale Adams NW 3:58.38; 2. Deon Kenzie NW 4:11.19 1500m: 1.Kale Adams NW 3:58.38; 2. Deon Kenzie NW 4:11.19 400m Hurdles 10x.91m: 1. Samuel Pulford NW 63.50 High Jump: 1. Samuel Pulford NW 1.77m Long Jump: 1. Timothy Coad ES 6.75m -2.0; 2. Samuel Pulford NW 6.07m -3.2; 3. Bryce Roberts NS 5.17m -2.1 Triple Jump: 1. Bryce Roberts NS 11.67m 1.7 Shot Put 6kg: 1. Aaron Brown NW 11.16m; 2. Mitchell Pulford NW 7m Discus Throw 1.75kg: 1. Aaron Brown NW 35.10m Hammer Throw 6kg: 1. Nathaniel Mommers ES 50.77m; 2. Mitchell Pulford NW 35.89m; 3. Aaron Brown NW 32.80m Javelin Throw: 1. Mitchell Pulford NW 28.53m; 2. Samuel Pulford NW 25.34m

27 MEN – UNDER 18: 100m:(-1.6) 1. Russel Taib SB 11.17; 2. Henri Norton OVA 11.74; 3. Dusty Rankin OVA 11.89 200m:(0.6) 1. Russel Taib SB 21.95; 2. Henri Norton OVA 23.03; 2. Patrick Chilvers NL 23.03 400m: 1. Russel Taib SB 51.00; 2. Patrick Chilvers NL 51.34; 3. Callum Stevens OVA 52.08 800m: 1. James Taranto SB 2:00.73; 2. Callum Stevens OVA 2:01.90; 3. Gus Tomlinson-Smith OVA 2:03.54 1500m: 1. Jimmy Lyall NW 4:07.49; 2. Getasew Ferguson NL 4:07.60; 3. Corey Stanley WS 4:55.48 400m Hurdles 10x.84: 1. Patrick Kearney SB 63.67 2000m Steeple .91m: 1. Getasew Ferguson NL 6:24.64 4x100m Relay: 1. OVA 'A' (Ryan Cooper, Henri Norton, Dusty Rankin, Nathan Coleman) 45.71; 2. SB 'A' (Patrick Kearney, Jayson Louw, James Tucker, Russel Taib) 45.96; 3.ES 'A' (Brodie Hartog, Thomas Maksimovic, Benjamin Lawson, Brayton Allan) 48.68 4x400m Relay: 1. OVA 'A' (Gus Tomlinson-Smith, Henri Norton, Dusty Rankin, Callum Stevens), 3:38.95; 2. SB 'A' (Lachlan Chambers, James Taranto, James Tucker, Russel Taib) 3:55.42; 3.ES 'A' (Brodie Hartog, Thomas Maksimovic, Benjamin Lawson, Brayton Allan), 4:04.51 High Jump: 1. Morgan Downham SB 1.60m; 2. Ryan Cooper OVA 1.55m; 3. Benjamin Lawson ES 1.50m Long Jump: 1. Ryan Cooper OVA 6.32m 0.9; 2. Lachlan Meckiff EMH (Vic) 5.45m 2.3; 3. Bryce Roberts NS 5.37m 1.3; 4. Morgan Downham SB 5.23m 1.5 Triple Jump: 1. Ryan Cooper OVA 12.79m NWI; 2. Bryce Roberts NS 12.05m -3.2; 3. Lachlan Meckiff EMH (Vic) 11.95m -2.5; 4. Morgan Downham SB 11.21m -1.5 Shot Put 5kg: 1. Nathaniel Mommers ES 12.96m; 2. Mitchell Pulford NW 12.26m; 3. Thomas Maksimovic ES 8.89m Discus Throw 1.5kg: 1. Nathaniel Mommers ES 43.80m; 2. Thomas Maksimovic ES 30.05m; 3. Patrick Chilvers NL 25.48m Hammer Throw 5kg: 1. Nathaniel Mommers ES 59.69m; 2. Mitchell Pulford NW 34.05m Javelin Throw 700g: 1. Nathaniel Mommers ES 45.92m; 2. Patrick Chilvers NL 35.12m; 3. Benjamin Mommers ES 32.37m

MEN – UNDER 16: 100m:(0.7) 1. Jack Colgrave NW 11.56; 2. Selby Allen SB 13.06; 3. Geordie Fletcher ES 13.48 200m:(-1.9) 1. Nathan Coleman OVA 23.18; 2. Jack Colgrave NW 23.23; 3. Felix Bosch ES 24.59 400m: 1. Jack Colgrave NW 53.18; 2. Harvey Chilcott ES 59.67; 3. Geordie Fletcher ES 62.25 800m: 1. Harvey Chilcott ES 2:25.82; 2. Geordie Fletcher ES 2:28.34; 3. Jackson Cacciatori ES 2:33.19 1500m: 1. Harvey Chilcott ES 4:31.91; 2. Sam Field ES 4:38.20; 3. Lochlan Bromfield OVA 4:38.96 2000m Steeple .76m: 1. Harvey Chilcott ES 6:33.90; 2. Lochlan Bromfield OVA 6:34.86; 3. Sam Field ES 6:53.81 4x100m Relay: 1. SB 'A' (George McLeod, Selby Allen, Max Brideson, Oliver Burrows-Cheng) 51.47; 2. OVA 'A' (Raiden Lemon, Joseph Mulcahy, Bradley Young, Timathy Ostapowicz) 52.02; 3. ES 'A' (Geordie Fletcher, Lewis Drake, Sam Field, Harvey Chilcott) 52.15 4x200m Relay: 1. OVA'A' (Bradley Young, Joseph Mulcahy, Lochlan Bromfield, Timathy Ostapowicz) 1:48.45; 2. SB 'A' (George McLeod, Lachlan Chambers, Oliver Burrows-Cheng, Selby Allen) 1:49.05; 3. ES 'A' (Geordie Fletcher, Sam Field, Harvey Chilcott, Fergus Fletcher) 1:49.28 High Jump: 1. Bradley Young OVA 1.45m Long Jump: 1. Geordie Fletcher ES 4.82m -0.2 Shot Put 4kg: 1. Bradley Young OVA 9.84m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Bradley Young OVA 33.54m; 2. James Gravina ES 27.27m Hammer Throw 4kg: 1. James Gravina ES 33.18m Javelin Throw: 1. Bradley Young OVA 32.39m

MEN – UNDER 15: 100m:(1.7) 1. Oliver Burrows-Cheng SB 11.81; 2. Raiden Lemon OVA 12.63; 3. Harry Neave EMH (Vic) 13.42; 4. Fergus Fletcher ES 13.48 200m:(-0.9) 1. Oliver Burrows-Cheng SB 24.18; 2. Raiden Lemon OVA 25.80; 3. Fergus Fletcher ES 27.68 400m: 1. Simon Zinzovski SB 56.50 800m: 1. Sorin Vanzino SB 2:13.12; 2. Hugh Fletcher ES 2:26.22; 3. Jonathan Handsford EMH (Vic) 2:32.73 1500m: 1. Sorin Vanzino SB 4:28.54; 2. Joseph Mulcahy OVA 4:47.21; 3. Hugh Fletcher ES 5:06.99 100m Hurdles 10x.84m:(3.1) 1. Oliver Burrows-Cheng SB 16.73 200m Hurdles 10x.76m:(-0.5) 1. Oliver Burrows-Cheng SB 30.52 High Jump: 1. Liam Tully EMH (Vic) 1.50m; 2. Jonathan Handsford EMH (Vic) 1.40m Long Jump: 1. Fergus Fletcher ES 4.68m 1.4; 2. Blake Hudson EMH (Vic) 4.62m NWI Triple Jump: 1. Fergus Fletcher ES 10.39m -0.5; 2. Blake Hudson EMH (Vic) 9.68m -1.1; 3. Harry Neave EMH (Vic) 9.61m 0.0 Shot Put 4kg: 1. Raiden Lemon OVA 9.65m; 2. Fergus Fletcher ES 7.69m; 3. Hugh Richardson ES 7.52m Discus Throw 1kg: 1. Hugh Richardson ES 24.20m Javelin Throw: 1. Fergus Fletcher ES 21.91m; 2. Hugh Richardson ES 21.26m

28 MEN – UNDER 14: 100m:(-2.4) 1. Timathy Ostapowicz OVA 13.10; 2. Callum Emms ES 14.12; 3. George McLeod SB 14.62 200m:(0.8) 1. Timathy Ostapowicz OVA 26.41; 2. Callum Emms ES 27.93; 3. George McLeod SB 28.45 400m: 1. George McLeod SB 65.99 1500m: 1. Jack Willmott NS 5:02.72; 2. John Cummins NEW 5:29.24 4x100m Relay: 1.ES 'A' (Oliver Luders, Callum Emms, Tom McCallum, Lincoln Arnold) 57.17 4x200m Relay: 1.ES 'A' (Patrick Reeve, Baden Wallis, Callum Emms, Tom Murrel) 2:24.74 Long Jump: 1. George McLeod SB 4.78m 0.6; 2. Max Brideson SB 4.76m 1.7; 3. Callum Emms ES 4.71m 2.1 Triple Jump: 1. George McLeod SB 9.87m 0.0 Shot Put 3kg: 1. Patrick Reeve ES 7.05m Hammer Throw 3kg: 1. Patrick Reeve ES 15.76m Javelin Throw 600g: 1. Callum Emms ES 23.82m; 2. Patrick Reeve ES 18.80m 3000m Race Walk: 1. Bayley Campbell OVA 17:18.67

Tasmanian Combined Events Championships Domain Athletic Centre - Hobart - 25 to 26/01/2015

MEN Open Decathlon: NOT CONTESTED Under 20 Combined Event: NOT CONTESTED Under 18 Combined Event: 1 Matthew Hosie ES 6537pts 2 Benjamim Mommers ES 2990pts; 3 Nathaniel Mommers ES 2588pts Under 16 Combined Event: NOT CONTESTED

WOMEN Open Heptathlon: NOT CONTESTED Under 20 Heptathlon: 1 Courtney Stanley WS 4079pts Under 18 Combined Event 1 NOT CONTESTED Under 16 Combined Event: 1 Jane Hickie ES 3450pts 2 Danieka Wagner NL 3089pts

Tasmanian 10000 metres Walk Championships

NOT HELD IN 2014-15

Tasmanian 3000 metres Championships Dial Regional Athletic Centre - Penguin - 07/03/2015

MEN Open 3000m: 1 Josh Harris NL 8:33.08; 2 Douglas Hamerlok VIC 8.37.57; 3 Kale Adams NW 8:46.89; 4 Deon Kenzie NW 9:18.90 U18 3000m: 1 Corey Stanley WS 10:23.67 U16 3000m: 1 Lachlan Chambers SB 10:45.50

WOMEN Open 3000m: 1 Frances Lyall NW 10:53.41; 2. Christina Auckland NL 11:22.90 U15 3000m: 1 Chloe Hunt ES 11:06.89

29 Tasmanian Relay Championships

ADDITIONAL RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE NOT HELD IN 2014-15

2014 Tasmanian Schools Knockout State Final St Leonards Athletic Centre - Launceston - 4/11/2014

TEAM SCORES Junior Girls – 1 St Patricks 5415pts 2 Taroona High 5147pts 3 The Friends School 4777pts Intermediate Girls – 1 St Patricks 7705pts 2 St Michaels Collegiate 7339pts 3 Rose Bay High 6785pts Senior Girls – 1 Launceston College 6659pts Junior Boys – 1 Hutchins 7016pts 2 Kings Meadows High 6791pts 3 St Virgils 6739pts Intermediate Boys – 1 St Virgils 11102pts 2 St Patricks 10455pts 3 Rose Bay High 10261pts Senior Boys – 1 St Patricks 10428pts

CLUB SHIELDS 2014 - 2015

The winners of the Hobart Harrier Cup for men and the F Kohl Shield for women are determined annually by totalling the placings on a 3,2,1 basis in all Tasmanian open track and field championships – individual and relay, contested in that year. The winners for 2014/15 were:

Hobart Harrier Cup: Eastern Suburbs 54 Sandy Bay 38 North Launceston 21

F Kohl Shield: Eastern Suburbs 82 Northern Suburbs 21 North West 18

The Blake Shield was again this season awarded to the club which scored the highest total points in events contested in the men’s and women’s open (5,4,3) and under 16 (3,2,1) age groups on the main weekends of the Tasmanian State Championships.

The winners for 2014/15 were Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club. Eastern Suburbs 262 Sandy Bay 103 OVA 79

The Statewide Interclub Shield was not contested in 2014/15.

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OFFICE BEARERS

TASMANIAN AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SEASON PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN HON SECRETARY HON TREASURER 1932/33 WH Clemes CJ Searl C.H. Harvey O Coleman 1933/34 1934/35 WH Clemes NG Hutton ML Round O Coleman 1935/36 WH Clemes NG Hutton ML Round O Coleman 1936/37 WH Clemes NG Hutton ML Round CA Wise 1937/38 WH Clemes AF Preshaw RB Finlay RB Finlay 1938/39 WH Clemes TJ Allam DF Gee W Langworthy 1939/40 WH Clemes TJ Allam DF Gee/FC Morell W Langworthy/FC Morell 1945/46 NG Hutton FA Rose FC Morell FC Morell 1946/47 NG Hutton JA Morriss NJ Ruddock L Pedder/J Dovey 1947/48 NG Hutton JA Morriss NJ Ruddock A. Pybus 1948/49 NG Hutton JA Morriss NJ Ruddock A. Pybus

PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN HON SECRETARY HON TREASURER 1949/50 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock A Pybus 1950/51 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock A Pybus/ NJ Ruddock 1951/52 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1952/53 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1953/54 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1954/55 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1955/56 EW Barwick PG Hadlow PG Hadlow 1956/57 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1957/58 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1958/59 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1959/60 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1960/61 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1961/62 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1962/63 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1963/64 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1964/65 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1965/66 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1966/67 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1967/68 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1968/69 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1969/70 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1970/71 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1971/72 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1972/73 EW Barwick NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1973/74 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1974/75 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1975/76 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1976/77 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1977/78 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1978/79 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1979/80 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock 1980/81 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock NJ Ruddock

31 AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA

PRESIDENT EXEC DIRECTOR HON SECRETARY HON TREASURER

1981 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1981/82 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1982/83 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1983/84 GT Briggs NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1984/85 GT Briggs AM NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1985/86 GT Briggs AM NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA

1986/87 GT Briggs AM NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1987/88 GT Briggs AM NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock 1988/89 GT Briggs AM NJ Ruddock Mrs M Ebzery OAM NJ Ruddock

ATHLETICS TASMANIA

PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER FINANCE DIRECTOR

1989/90 K McNamara NJ Ruddock AM/A Rider NJ Ruddock AM 1990/91 K McNamara NJ Ruddock AM NJ Ruddock AM 1991/92 A Willis NJ Ruddock AM NJ Ruddock AM 1992/93 W Fletcher NJ Ruddock AM NJ Ruddock AM 1993/94 W Fletcher KP Oakey NJ Ruddock AM 1994/95 W Fletcher/T Dwyer KP Oakey NJ Ruddock AM 1995/96 T Dwyer KP Oakey NJ Ruddock AM 1996/97 T Dwyer KP Oakley/PG.Scammell NJ Ruddock AM 1997/98 T Dwyer PG Scammell NJ Ruddock AM/MA Bruens 1998/99 T Dwyer PG Scammell/M Bell MA Bruens/R Barnes 1999/00 T Dwyer/T Mahoney M Bell R Barnes/J Langford 2000/01 T Mahoney M Bell/G Jablonski J Langford 2001/02 T Mahoney G Jablonski J Langford 2002/03 T Mahoney G Jablonski J Langford 2003/04 B Roe G Jablonski J Langford 2004/05 B Roe G Jablonski J Langford 2005/06 B Roe G Jablonski (to 28.10.05) J Langford 2006/07 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2007/08 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2008/09 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2009/10 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2010/11 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2011/12 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2012/13 B Roe B Roe S Foster 2013/14 B Roe/M Gunson B Roe S Foster/P Taranto 2014/15 M Gunson B Roe/G Steele (from 31.03.15) P Taranto

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ATHLETICS TASMANIA ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 2013-2014 MEN Open Tristan Thomas (Sandy Bay) Masters Geoff Gibbons (TMA/Sandy Bay) Under 20 Ben Covington (Sandy Bay) Under 18 Deon Kenzie (North West) Under 16 Matthew Hosie (Eastern Suburbs) Under 14 Emerging Talent Simon Zinzovski (Sandy Bay) Sprints/Hurdles Tristan Thomas (Sandy Bay) Distance/Walks James Hansen (North Launceston) Jumps/Combined Events Jack Hale (Northern Suburbs) Throws Hamish Peacock (Eastern Suburbs) WOMEN Open Stephanie Stigwood (OVA Southern Saints) Masters Francesca Smith (TMA/Sandy Bay) Under 20 Danielle McConnell (Eastern Suburbs) Under 18 Samantha Lind (Eastern Suburbs) Under 16 Tahlia Hunt (OVA Southern Saints) Under 14 Emerging Talent Julia Direen (Eastern Suburbs) Sprints/Hurdles Samantha Lind (Eastern Suburbs) Distance/Walks Stephanie Stigwood (OVA Southern Saints Jumps/Combined Events Courtney Stanley (Western Suburbs) Throws Danielle McConnell (Eastern Suburbs)

ATHLETICS TASMANIA ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 2014-2015 MEN Open Hamish Peacock (Eastern Suburbs) Masters Geoff Gibbons (TMA/Sandy Bay) Under 20 Deon Kenzie (North West) Under 18 Jack Hale (Northern Suburbs) Under 16 Getasew Ferguson (North Launceston) Under 14 Emerging Talent Sorin Vanzino (Sandy Bay) Sprints/Hurdles Jack Hale (Northern Suburbs) Distance/Walks Josh Harris (North Launceston) Jumps/Combined Events Jack Hale (Northern Suburbs) Throws Hamish Peacock (Eastern Suburbs) WOMEN Open Stephanie Stigwood (OVA Southern Saints) Masters Michelle Davis (TMA/Eastern Suburbs) Under 20 Samantha Lind (Eastern Suburbs) Under 18 Emma Keleher (Northern Suburbs) Under 16 Ebony Webb (Eastern Suburbs) Under 14 Emerging Talent Julia Direen (Eastern Suburbs) Sprints/Hurdles Samantha Lind (Eastern Suburbs) Distance/Walks Stephanie Stigwood (OVA Southern Saints) Jumps/Combined Events Abigail Rothery (Sandy Bay) Throws Rebecca Direen (Eastern Suburbs)

33 ATHLETES AND TEAMS PLACED IN AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 - 15

AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Deon Kenzie (T38) NWAC 800m (Para - Ambulant) Men 1 2.05.35 Deon Kenzie (T38) NWAC 1500m (Para - Ambulant) Men 1 4.13.41 Tristan Thomas SBHC 400m Hurdles Men 1 50.31 Hamish Peacock ESAC Javelin Throw Men 2 79.55m Josh Harris NLAC 3000m Men 3 8.14.38 Huw Peacock ESAC Hammer Throw Men 3 63.49m

AUSTRALIAN OUT OF STADIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS

David Thomas NEW Half Marathon Open Men 2 1:07.11 Emma Jago NWAC 4km Cross Country (Para) U16 Women 2 19.27 Tasmania Half Marathon Teams Open Men 3 25pts (David Thomas, Mark Hinder, Chris Sullivan) Getasew Ferguson NLAC 4km Cross Country U16 Men 3 12.59

AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR AND AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Emma Jago (T11) NWAC Para 1500m U20 Women 1 7.47.63 Kale Adams NWAC 3000m Steeplechase U20 Men 1 9.16.94 Tasmania 4x100m Relay U20 Men 1 41.10 [Russel Taib, Jesse Usoalii, Jacob Despard, Jack Hale] Emma Keleher NSAC Hammer Throw U18 Women 1 56.61m Jack Hale NSAC 100m U18 Men 1 10.38 Jack Hale NSAC 200m U18 Men 1 21.50 Russel Taib SBHC 400m U18 Men 1 47.57 Matthew Hosie ESAC Combined Event U18 Men 1 6980pts Hugh Nicklason ESAC 1500m U20 Men 2 3.50.52 Getasew Ferguson NLAC 3000m U17 Men 2 8.53.48 Julia Direen ESAC Hammer Throw U15 Women 2 45.17m Emma Jago (T11) NWAC Para 100m U20 Women 3 16.52 Tahlia Hunt OVA 5000m Race Walk U18 Women 3 25.27.22 Hugh Nicklason ESAC 800m U20 Men 3 1.54.06 Russel Taib SBHC 200m U18 Men 3 22.20 Matthew Hosie ESAC Pole Vault U18 Men 3 3.75m Getasew Ferguson NLAC 2000m Steeplechase U17 Men 3 6.09.18 Ebony Webb ESAC 2000m Steeplechase U16 Women 3 7.11.25 Raphaela Corney ESAC Pole Vault U15 Women 3 2.75m

AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jack Hale NSAC 100m U18 Men 1 10.13 Jack Hale NSAC 200m U18 Men 1 21.29 Emma Keleher NSAC Hammer Throw U18 Women 3 56.28m Julia Direen ESAC Hammer Throw U14 Women 2 39.43m Owen Law ESAC 1500m U16 1500m 3 4.03.91 Ryan Cooper OVA Triple Jump U16 Triple Jump 3 13.65m The Hutchins School Schools Knockout Cup Final – Senior Boys 2 204 pts

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