Issue 22

November 2008

Prez Sez The summer season is now upon us and the cheery letes. There is no silver bullet for improvement, but big man in the famous red suit will soon be visiting our with more knowledge we can make better decisions. homes. When we think of Christmas I am sure that It may be the case that a different coach may say the the annual Enfield Harriers Xmas BBQ comes to mind same thing to the athlete, but in a slightly different for us all J. This is a great opportunity to socialise with way which clicks with the athlete. Now this does not Inside this issue: other Enfield Harriers members and to enjoy the mean that the outsourced coach is better or will sporting community that we have. For further details, poach the athlete, but it provides an opportunity for see the article in this newsletter and I hope to see you the athlete to work with their coach on the new Let there be Light 2 all there to celebrate the festive season. ideas and interpretation. For this to work, coaches need to keep an open mind and be prepared to The summer season is shaping up to be very interest- receive, take on board new ideas and to share ideas. ing. There are some new faces in the club and they Alice Springs Masters 2 A coach that will not listen to others and thinks that will help to contribute strongly to the A grade teams. their ideas are best and the only way are a flawed Games Report We were able to win the men’s A grade premiership last year and it would be an awesome feat if we could coach. Enough Rope With 3 go back-to-back. The A grade women finished second There are a lot of athletic experts in SA and Austra- Kym Miller last season and are a definite chance to get over the lia and it should be encouraged to seek them out. line this year. As usual our O35 men’s team will be These experts are opportunities. It is up to the ath- Enfield Little Aths 4 competitive and are also a chance to win the premier- lete to decide if they want to tap into these oppor- ship. I would encourage you all to have a chat with tunities. Remember, there is not only the technical Report Kym Miller to see where we can focus our efforts this aspect of athletics that needs addressing, but also the season to maximise our teams. This will place us in physical and mental aspects. Most senior athletes Training tips with Kym 4 the best position for victory come finals time. have a wealth of experience and can provide ideas on technical, physical and mental aspects of what As an athlete we all need to maximise and focus our works for them. Take the opportunity to talk to Christmas BBQ 4 efforts to get the best possible results. To do this, them, train with them and learn from them. Coaches athletes need to make opportunities for themselves have a technical understanding of the athletic events and to take advantage of any opportunities that arise. (some of course have a better understanding than Important Safety Info 5 For example, my coach is Paul Carlin. Paul threw the others, but that is a story for another editorial….) hammer over 70m and competed in the Common- and can provide ideas for you to work on. Talk to wealth Games. Paul has an in-depth knowledge about your coach about the opportunity of having a train- hammer throwing and strength conditioning; but we Enfield Harriers Internet ing session with a different coach. Ensure they are have spoken and implemented outsourcing some comfortable with the idea and explain why you want training sessions. Multiple times a year I arrange for to have the session(s) with the other coach. They throwing session with – dual Common- will hopefully embrace the opportunity for new enfieldharriers.athleticssa.org wealth Games Gold medallist. This is easy as Sean is ideas, learn from the experience and help to make located in Adelaide and was my previous coach. I also [email protected] arrange to travel to Canberra to stay at the AIS and to you a better athlete and them a better coach. train with Stuart Rendell – dual gold medallist and the current Australian re- Take the opportunities that are out there. Make cord holder. Stuart has thrown the hammer further Important Dates: opportunities happen. Make yourself a better ath- than any other Australian and has an excellent under- • December 11th: Club lete. standing of the technique and model. I Christmas BBQ - plan to train with Stuart 3 or 4 times a year to work Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas and enjoy the festive St Albans Reserve 7pm on improving my throws technique. I am working with season. Paul, Sean and Stuart to share ideas and to improve my performance, which is ultimately the goal. In addi- Darren Billett tion, I have also arranged for a hammer throw camp • December 28th: Open to be run in conjunction with a throws conference in Aths Meet ELAC St Al- Canberra. This will provide me with the opportunity bans Reserve, 9.15am to train with Koji Murofushi – 2004 Olympic Gold medallist, PB 84.86m and Stuart Rendell again. Now, what an opportunity is that! Having a couple of train- ing sessions with an Olympic Champion is an opportu- • January 16th: EH Games nity that any serious athlete would love to take advan- Night - St Albans Re- tage of. serve Clubrooms, 7pm Should Paul feel threatened as a coach? The thought of outsourcing some training sessions would scare a lot of coaches off; but it shouldn’t. No coach has all the answers. Training with other coaches can provide another set of eyes to look at your technique, training methodology and to provide ideas for improvement. Coaching is no longer about keeping your cards close to your chest, but sharing ideas to improve the ath- Page 2 Enfield Harriers News

Let There Be Light Alice Springs Masters

Games Report

Installation of lights at St Albans Reserve is under way! It was with a great deal of anticipation that we boarded the Two years ago Enfield Harriers received a grant from SASI plane bound for the Alice Springs Masters Games from the for the purchase of one light pole and three lights to light 11th to the 18th of October. The feedback that we received up our club grounds. This purchase was part of the lighting from those that had been to previous games indicated that design for the oval, which was to consist of 6 light poles - 3 we were indeed in for a week to remember. The great wel- down each straight. Unfortunately after receiving multiple come that all athletes and their families received at the Dar- installation quotes, the installation costs were prohibitive win Airport immediately placed us in a positive frame of for Enfield Harriers and we could not install the lights we mind, Enfield Harriers were represented by Norm White, had. To over come this barrier, the committee worked Kate White and Hayden Harrall. The organization of the with the Port Adelaide Enfield Council to work out a way games was first class, a free shuttle bus ran every 20 minutes forward to light the club grounds. It was decided that the from the hotel to the track to ensure that we got to events purchase of additional lights and installation would be tack- on time. Part of the magic of the games was that a lot of led in the 2008/2009 budget. Skip forward a couple of sports were located very close together, if you had an hour years and by mid 2008 a design approval notice was sent or so between events then you could watch and make out to residents of Clearview informing them of the light friends from baseball, hockey, swimming or basketball. installation. Late October Kym met with a lighting contrac- tor and was informed that the lights would be installed in Traegar Park Athletics Track was very spongy and our times November; which brings us to today. were down slightly, but the competition and camaraderie 6 light poles are being installed and was first class. T&F was held over 4 days mainly in the after- they will provide sufficient lighting to noon, whilst the ½ marathon, 5k at the Telegraph Station & light the oval to conduct night training 10 k cross country at picturesque Simpsons Gap were held or competitions. It will make winter at 6am to avoid the heat and the traffic. training easier and safer for athletes. 3 Highlights that came to mind for me. All going well and the lights will be Witnessing the determination of Kate competing in the able to be opened and tested at the Enfield Harriers Xmas BBQ. This is a 1500m walk and coming second. significant achievement for Enfield Being presented the bronze medal by Daryl Sommers for Harriers and further strengthens our the 800m. position as being the best athletic club Being presented the bronze medal by Dawn Fraser for the in the state, with the best facilities. Masters Mile. Highlight for Hayden FUNDRAISING An unexpected but well deserved bronze medal in the Triple Jump HELP NEEDED! Anyone with fundraising ideas please con- tact Alma on 8337 8746, as we need to raise $3000 this Participating and completing the Duathlon through Reptile year to cover our administration fees for the new hall, hire Park. of the grounds, electricity, up keep of the facility and the Catching up with old friends who now call the Alice home. list goes on. We have chocolate frogs for sale, can you please sell a box or two? Also, there are Grieger’s dried Highlight for Kate fruits, olives and olive oil for sale. Being able to compete, relax and make new friends. It was indeed with great sadness when Friday rolled around FRIENDLY REMINDER TO PAY CLUB and we had to leave for home. We were able to explore a FEES new Town, enjoyed wonderful competition and made many new friends. You may have registered with the Athletics Association Those wishing to compete at the Games in 2010 are urged and paid the fees through ASA, but you still need to pay to book early, as accommodation may be hard to get as Ma- club fees. Your club fees enable you to receive awards at lanka Backpackers Lodge has been demolished and there are the end of the year and to use the club’s fantastic facilities, no immediate plans to replace it. year round. There are discounts for family members who I am very thankful to Hayden for convincing me to give these join the club and keep in mind our invitation for U/14s to games a go and I urge all mature age athletes to keep the 9th join the club without paying club fees, so encourage your to 16th of October 2010 free to experience the Magic of the friends and family members to consider joining the club Alice Springs Friendly Games and the wonderful sport of athletics! As reported by Norman White. Page 3 Enfield Harriers News Enough Rope With…. Kym Miller I help instil good health, good morals and good attitudes into young people. I teach people to be strong and proud, and to What do you love about this community? challenge themselves and become successful in life and sport. The club attracts and helps to develop positive, motivated achievers. Those with these attributes normally stay longer than Any other comments. those without, thus creating a common understanding and a If I was to move to the East Coast of I would earn a great environment to be involved in. very good income due to the population and the environment Is there anything you don’t like about this community? If so, that is evident. I have researched it, I have seen the clubs and spoken with the coaches, but I can’t seem to break the loyalty to what is it? my friends at this club. The committee is lacking in new faces, a lot of jobs fall to the older and longest serving committee members. Everyone is equal in the club until it comes to actually doing club work. Are water restrictions an issue for keeping the grounds suit- What issues is the club face at present? able for training? There is a continuing history of lack of support and referral of No, the local council has a policy of turning off water on all non- new athletes to our club from the peak body. We do all the sports grounds so as to keep our oval well watered. requested tasks that keep us rated as the highest rank of club as far as the national “Clubs on Track” measurement tool. We have Elite Athletes who have been developed through our junior What are the allowances for the field? grades and have the best equipped club in the State. Due to I don’t know, but the oval is used by over 250 athletes and is a re- training mostly at our club ground and not at the Mile End State source for community health so it is given preferential treatment in its Facility we also may miss having athletes referred to our allowance. coaches.

What is the most important issue concerning you as a mem- How is the club funded? (grants from state, federal, local ber of this community? government, etc.) Membership Numbers in the club, as well as the number of The club has many fundraising initiatives such as selling chocolates, athletes in my squad, the lack of coaches, officials and committee bottle drives and hosting schools and community group sports days. members. We have seen a large number of young athletes join- We apply for state and local government grants and also grants that ing 2 other clubs in the past 2 years and can see that it will be are offered by large companies. We also have club fees that we hard to stay competitive in some grades as other teams will win charge our competing athletes and we have associate members and by just having more numbers and not better athletes. gym members. What inspires you?

Claire Woods who is our latest Olympian and her husband to Can you tell me anything about the special Olympics training be, Jared Tallent. I have known Claire (27 years old) since she was 12 years old and can vouch that she was a very ordinary program? child who has proven that with persistence you can succeed. Chris Farmer has been competing as a Special Olympian for many years and has taken on the role of Coach in the past 2 years at our Some of the athletes I coach are like sons and daughters to me. club. I helped Chris do a coaching course and since then has had a I have watched them grow and succeed in all areas of life and I regular group on Tuesdays train through some of the Winter but hope that my advice and guidance has helped. mostly in the warmer months. Many of the athletes he coaches are What is your role in this community? members of our club and whilst they don’t all compete for our club I am a Coach, Manager, Recruiter, Groundsman, Handyman, they are great to have around. Fundraiser, Grant Applicant, Athlete and Vice President. What can the Enfield Harriers Athletics Club do for you? Or what can I do for Enfield Harriers!! I earn a small income from a Coaching Business which only pays my bills. All other work I do is of a voluntary nature but it provides my business with the best facility and equipment that is possible to help in producing very good athletes. What do you do to support this community? I often apply for funding or help raise money to complete pro- jects around the club. I attend club meetings monthly, facility meetings when needed and state meetings when I see a benefit. I run holiday coaching clinics and provide training for regular athletes and network and coach the Little Athletics Club. I often set up and pack up for school groups who use the club for sports days and helped set up our strong connection with Spe- cial Olympics. How did you get started as a member of the Enfield Harriers Athletics Club? My family started when I was 7 and they let me join and com- pete from the age of 8 in an under15 age group competition. I Enfield Little Aths Report Training tips with Kym Training - Why do we need to push to the limit? An Open Athletics Meet will be conducted by Enfield Little Ath’s on Sunday the 28th of Dec at St Albans Reserve starting at 9.15am. We invite clubs from all over the city to come and compete and Your body adapts to meet the pressure that it is put under, if welcome all Enfield Harriers and past ELAC Athletes to also join it is not challenged, it stays the same, and you have what I us for a run or to pass on your expertise to the next generation call, been involved in a pastime (you have been entertained). of Enfield Harriers. We will also have a Multi Event on the pro- The traditional time we train is after work or school which gram for those older athletes who are preparing for Athletics SA means our bodies have an ever changing State Multi Event Championships in the new year. limit, if we have had a hard day. This still doesn't mean that you completely drop the effort, because if you practice run- ning slow you will perfect the slow running style and be great A particularly pleasing aspect of club administration has been the willingness of both the junior and senior bodies to work closely if they bring this in as an artistically judged event. together to promote the club and athletics in general. An increas- ing number of athletes now represent both juniors and seniors as Should I feel dizzy or sick or be in pain at training? well as mums and dads of little aths.

If you do feel dizzy or sick after great efforts, you are pushing Important Events to the limit. If you go over the limit (not recommended) your body will automatically shut down, you might be sick, State Relay Championships will be held at Santos Stadium for U9- you might faint. You will feel pain and may have muscle th U17 Athletes on Sunday Dec 14 . soreness or other pains but your body then st Xmas Break up:- December 21 which is a shorter program to adapts to be stronger. Pain is different for everyone, no one allow time for some fun games such as water balloon throwing, can feel another persons pain so only you can be the judge of volleyball, sack races etc, then a visit from a very special person. what is acceptable and what is abnormal. Abnormal pain is First meeting in the new year is a home meet on the 11th of Janu- often felt in one part of a muscle, bone or joint and should ary followed by Personal Best Day at Santos Stadium on Sunday be discussed with coach and with doctors/specialists. 18th January 2009. It gives all athletes (except Tiny Tots) the chance to compete at the best facilities in the state. Athletics develops strong people who can overcome great hurdles in life. If you fail at something you are one step Coaching closer to achieving it next time. If you never attempt it, you can't possibly achieve it...... Is held every Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm and is available to all Kym Miller club members. Kym Miller is our club coach and is ably supported by Laura Dreyer. Kym and Laura offer a varied and challenging coaching session to our little aths each week. Enfield Harriers Christmas BBQ

Volunteers:- No club or organization can run without the sup- port and help of volunteers. We are very fortunate to have a number of members who do a tremendous amount of work for both clubs. Kym is one of those members who gives his all for the Harries, ELAC and Athletics in general.

Sunsmart Policy- Enfield Little Athletics actively encourages all members to be Please join us at the annual Enfield Harriers Christ- “Sunsmart” at meetings, training, and competitions. Remember mas BBQ. This will also be an opportunity to open Slip, Slop, Slap. and switch on the new lights!

When: Thurs Dec 11, 7pm Where: St Albans reserve Cost: $5 for all the BBQ & salads you can eat. Officials eat free! Cheap drinks will be available to purchase. Norman White

Chairman ELAC. Hope to see you all there! !!IMPORTANT!! Enfield Harriers St Albans Safety Tips Games Night

There was a serious accident on the back straight at the Powerade Games; where one of the ASA offi- Have you got game? cials, ended up in hospital. Accidents will happen, but this incident should serve as a timely reminder for us all to take care when at St Albans Reserve (or San- tos Stadium). • Look both ways before crossing the running track. This will ensure you don't get run into, or in- terrupt an athletes training. • When you finish a run, step off of the running track straight away. Another athlete may be running down the track. Friday January 16, Enfield Harriers • Always rake the jumping pits before use. It is not known what potential nasties may lie beneath the Clubrooms, 7pm. sand surface. • Always check the throwing field before throwing Join everyone at Enfield Harriers for a social, an implement. St Albans Reserve is a public oval and FUN-tastic night of games and entertainment. members of the community often wander across the Games include bocce, darts, board games & a oval. whole lot more. • Always check the throwing circles before enter- ing the throwing arena. Once a thrower has com- Entry is $5 per person or $15 per family. Cheap menced their throw, they cannot see people who drinks and food will be available for sale. wander into the throwing field.

• Watch the hammer circle when you are running Bring along your friends, family and your spare down the back straight or when you are using the change for a good night and an Enfield Harriers jumping pits. Hammers at Enfield Harriers fly for over 70m and due to the rotational nature of the FUN-draiser! event the hammer will not always go down the mid- dle or wires will break. Hammers can easily land on the back straight or jumping pit run ups. If you get hit by a hammer, it will cause serious damage. • Never train close to a throwing cage as a ham- mer or a discus can go through the cage. • When training in the gym, ensure all safety bars are in place. Never lift heavy weights alone. • As Safe Sid always says : "Slip, Slop, Slap" to keep sun smart.

In the warmer months drink water to remain hy- drated. SEE YOU THERE! Page 6 Enfield Harriers News Postal Address PO Box 807 FACEBOOK! Prospect East 5082 If you have internet and wish to be connected to your club/team mates Training Venue you might find that by using facebook (an internet based homepage thing Clubrooms [can you describe this?]) you might get to know people quicker. Over the St Albans Reserve, Chester Avenue, Clearview past 2 weeks I have seen photos, played challenges against and with Email other athletes in games and quizzes and chatted about sport and life in [email protected] general. I have also been cheating a little with some other athletes on the free online poker by comparing cards during games which is great Web fun. http://enfieldharriers.athleticssa.org If you wish to get connected we have set up an Enfield Harriers Group

More Information which is not to be confused with friends of Enfield Harriers which is Kym Miller 0408 448 454 our cousins in England. If you have trouble getting onto this group search for Kym Miller and request to be my friend or look on my friend list and you will find a growing number of present, past and future athletes who you may know.

Check out the photo's from last weekend as these will hopefully turn into a large album by the end of the season.

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