Western Province Athletics
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October 2012 Newsletter EditorEditorialialialial
With the start of Spring, we have experienced some beautiful days in the Western Cape, especially welcoming the early sunrises and latter sunsets which allow us to fit in more training time. Although the calendar indicates that we are close to October, which is the most beautiful month, we are still firmly in the grip of the winter. Over the past few events we have experienced all seasons within one weekend.
All clubs and their members must be congratulated for participating in the Cape Town Marathon and related events. The marathon witnessed an increase in entries to well over 2100, this is indicative of the need of Cape Town to host a Marathon distance event. We have seen an increase in numbers over the past few years, especially in local running clubs and we must invest in this event. The 10 km as an alternative distance to the main event has also shown a huge increase in numbers which received well over 2500 entries. Emphasis must be made on the number of temp runners that are participating in the shorter distances, they have lots of passion and are eager runners, clubs must tap into this market to strengthen their club runner base.
Saturday 22 September events started with the 5 x 4.2km Relays, with well over 250 participants and the Fun Run on the Saturday afternoon that had a field of close to 1600 young and old runners and walkers participating. The clubs that assisted with the marshaling and water tables must be commended on their efforts and spirit.
The October calendar offers many different events, starting with the very popular Wednesday evening 10km events, which definitely brings back excitement to the Road Running Calendar. The other event that is always extremely popular is the Gun Run that attracts a huge number of participants.
Track and Field also starts their season during October and we wish all the athletes a positive preseason in preparation for the 2012/13 events.
You can look forward to the following upcoming events: The Clive Truter Masters 1 starts on the 6 th October at Parow, followed by a Pentathlon and Open meeting on Saturday the 13 th October at Bellville. The 20 th October hosts the Open and Junior meeting at Bellville and the first Collison event takes place on Tuesday 23 rd October in Blue Downs.
Race Walking is also preparing to host the SA Race Walking Championships on the 13 th October at Youngsfield Military base. This is the second year in a row that WPA hosts this event.
The WP Cross Country team participated at the National Championships in KZN with the Masters and Juniors performing much better than our senior athletes. The performance of our Senior athletes remains a major concern and we trust that we will be able to improve the performances of these athletes during the 2013 season.
With the start of last quarter of 2012, we trust that all members will experience an injury free season and achieve the goals you have set yourselves.
The upcoming AGM takes place on Tuesday 9 October, up for discussion are entry fees for events and license fees, which need to be determined. We look forward to seeing you all there. In general WPA is progressing well and will end the year on a high note.
Running Regards
Jakes Jacobs
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RACE WALKING
The last of the WPA Race Walking Grand Prix’s for 2012 was successfully held at Youngsfield on 8 September in perfect conditions despite the rainy season we have found ourselves immersed in. A total of 88 athletes took part in the various races which included a 20km, 10km, 5km as well as a 3km and 1km for the young up-and-coming development athletes.
Ross McDonald (Spartan Harriers) and Cindy Lange (New Balance MSC) took gold in the 20km, Wally Hart and Cobie Miller (both from Spartan Harriers) took gold in the 10km, while the 10km Junior race was won by Emmanuel Mlalandle (Spartan Harriers) and Sune Fincham (Maties) and the 10km Youth race was won by Malakhiwe Poni (Spartan Harriers) and Nomsa Melamane (WC Sport School).
It was so encouraging to see the development of race walking as an Olympic sport, almost half of the field consisted of our talented youth. Ongama Maki won the 1km race in 06:20 while Lisa Mayiya was the first young lady in the distance in a time of 06:38. Both of these young athletes are from Masiphumelele and both are only 10 years old.
The Under 14 year athletes competed over the 3km distance which saw Chadley Isaacs (Spartan Harriers) 20:07; and Thami Tomose (Masiphumelele) 21:36 walking away with first male and first female, both only 11 years old.
Finally the 5km race was won by Lunga Saunders (WC Sport School) in a fantastic time of 28:11 and Thabisa Nyangwani (Masiphumelele) the first young lady in a time of 36:31. Both of these winners are 15 years old.
The WPARWC looks forward to seeing the growth of race-walking through these young athletes and we look forward to seeing everybody at the Grand Prix’s in 2013. On that note, thank you to all the Officials, athletes and supporters for making our Race Walking Grand Prix’s a great success.
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL COURSES: 2012 - 2013
COURSE DATE TIME FACILITATOR/S Check and Mark (Assizing) 10 / 11 October 2012 19h00 – 21h00 C. Le Roux / G. Burgess
Electronic Timing Theory 19 October 2012 19h00 – 21h00 J. Evans Practical 20 October 2012 12h00 – 14h00 J. Evans
Refresher Course Road Running 5 January 2013 14h00 -17h00 C. Goldschmidt Refresher Course Track & Field 12 January 2013 14h00 -17h00 G. Burgess / J. Arendse
••• REFRESHER COURSE – New Rules Discussion / Technical Officials Affiliation / Registration for 2013. ••• ALL COURSES – R100.00 ••• DATES FOR EXAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT THE COURSES ••• VENUE – CENTRAL HOCKEY
Club News
CELTIC HARRIERS
53 rd Don Lock Memorial 8km & 5km Road Race
Celtic Harriers is pleased to present the 53 rd running of the Don Lock Memorial 8km & 5km road race on Sunday, 28 October 2012. This year’s race was due to have been run on 19 August, but was postponed to 28 October to avoid clashing with Eid this year.
The Don Lock race was started in 1960 to commemorate the death of our club member who was killed in a road accident.
The start will be in Lansdowne Road in front of Brookside (Villager’s Rugby Club). The 8km starts at 07h30 and the 5km Fun Run at 07h45. The route is the traditional fast and flat “5 miler”, and runs past Rondebosch Common. The finish will be on the Villager’s “B” field.
Whilst the Don Lock has historically attracted some extremely impressive athletes, Celtic Harriers is keen to encourage runners of all ages, skill and experience to participate in either event.
The list of past winners of the Don Lock reads like a "Who’s Who" in WP middle-distance athletics. Of the men: Willie Olivier (who won the first nine races), Ferdie la Grange, Danie Malan, De Villiers Lamprecht, Julian Marsay, Greg Liefeldt, Peter Williams, Marius-Hugo Schlechter, John September, Makhosonke Fika and Lindikhaya Mthangayi. The ladies list is no less impressive: Judy Ryan, Isavel Roche-Kelly, Janet Grieve, Elana van Zyl, Monica Drogemoller, Jenifer Bam, Juliet Prowse, Esme Solomons, Nolene Conrad and Thuliswa Nonkonyana, amongst others.
We encourage you to join us and run in the footsteps of these great athletes. The women’s course record is held by Elana Meyer at 25min 35secs, and the men’s record of 22min 51sec is held by John September.
We hope to see you there!
STRAND ATHLETIC CLUB
Vineyard Forest Run: 7 November 2012
The Vineyard Forest Run, scheduled for 7 November 2012, presented by the Strand Athletics Club, has been cancelled.
This is due to roadworks taking place at the venue which makes the venue and most of the route inaccesable.
The Race Committee has approached two other venues, to step in, but we could not confirm the proposed new route with the necessary authorities in time.
Therefore we have no other alternative but to cancel the race this year.
SANLAM ROAD RUNNING CLUB
An enveloping three-tiered effort was launched at the Sanlam Road Running Club this year to enhance communication between members. As part of this Communication Improvement Endeavour, the club's Management Team was introduced to the members in a unique continuous fashion - in the form of a team photo in every edition of the club's weekly e-newsletter at the end:
The photo reflects the names, portfolios and telephone numbers of each Management Team member. Club members are therefore constantly informed about the responsibilities of every team member and know whom to contact with specific issues.
Another Communication Improvement Endeavour is to publish the full minutes of the Management Team meetings in the newsletter. Since February, the team had three such meetings and by publishing the minutes the club members, they stayed informed about everything discussed.
The third communication reformation effort is to welcome every new member to the club by means of a personal e-message. The new member is informed about the Management Team members and their duties.
Club members announced their satisfaction with this communication effectuation. They say they appreciate being informed continuously. The Sanlam Club will gladly assist other clubs with such communication efforts.
• The popular Sanlam Niel Joubert Plaaswedloop takes place on Wednesday 28 November 2012. Prepare yourself for a unique running experience! More information to follow.
Wynand Beukes [email protected] 083 461 8614 021 558 2992 Chairperson - Sanlam Road Running Club WPA Development WPA KIDS ATHLETICS
WPA was so impressed with the performance of the kids participating in the Cross Country Leagues, their participation and enthusiasm for the sport of athletics has proved to be exceptionally fruitful. A few of the kids were rewarded for their efforts at the Western Province Athletics Cross Country Championships. Special mention must go to the RCS Gugs kids who returned with 4 medals: 1Gold (Sipho Simela) and 3 Silvers (Anitha Nonene, Sesethu Kulati and Yamkela Mabemba. WPA commends and appreciates the great job that the coaches and their club members are doing to make sure that their programmes and events are well organised.
The focus is now is on the the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Fun Run Series, which consists of 11 series events taking place in the following areas: Strandfontein, Gugulethu, Athlone, Steenberg, Blue Downs, Khayelitsha, Rondebosch, Mitchells Plain, Green Point and Ravensmead. They participated in two events , Atlantis on the 25 August and Stragglers on 15 September. The series continues until March 2013 and all the dates are availbale on WPA website.
The kids participated in the Cape Town Marathon Fun Run and 5 x 4.2km Relays. They thoroughly enjoyed opportunity, this was the second year running for many clubs who experieinced the excitement and fever of being a part of the Cape Town Marathon.
The kids fitness levels have greatly improved and they are extremely disciplined in everything they do.
Clubs are now getting ready for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Fun Run Series that will take place on 20 October at NY 49 Gugulethu Stadium.
Keep checking the WPA website and Facebook page for more updates on the Kids Athletics Development Programmes.
October EvEvEventEv ent Diary
DATE DAY EVENT DIST TIME VENUE CLUB Contact Person Contact No. E-Mail
3-Oct Wed Bakgat 10 km 10 18:30 Premier Fitness & Leisure Sanlamhof Bellville Belville AC Pieter Carstens 084 404 4933 [email protected]
6-Oct Sat Clive Truter Masters No. 1 13:30 WPA Parow Elize Engelbrecht 021-6990615 [email protected] 6-Oct Sat Cape Gate 10 7:00 Cape Gate Centre , Brackenfell Nedbank Running Club Jaques van
10 Heerden 071 688 4842 [email protected] Sat Cape Gate 10 Walk 7:10 Cape Gate Centre , Brackenfell Nedbank Running Club Jaques van
10 W Heerden 071 688 4842 [email protected] Sat Cape Gate Fun Run 7:20 Cape Gate Centre , Brackenfell Nedbank Running Club Jaques van
5 Heerden 071 688 4842 [email protected]
7-Oct Sun Hout Bay 16 km 16 7:00 Hout Bay Yacht Club Hout Bay Athletic Club Rob Graham 082 824 9124 [email protected]
13-Oct Sat Pentathlon and Open meeting 11:30 WPA Bellville Elize Engelbrecht 021-6990615 [email protected]
13-Oct Sat Laborie Rock Run Trail Paarl Trevor Ball www.trailrunning.co.za
14-Oct Sun Outsurance 94,5 Kfm Gun Run 21 km 21,1 7:00 RCS Green Point Common Fields Atlantic AC Tony Breslin 082 888 2307 breslin@mweb.co.za
Sun Outsurance 94,5 Kfm Gun Run 10km 10 8:00 RCS Green Point Common Fields Atlantic AC Tony Breslin 082 888 2307 [email protected]
Sun Outsurance 94,5 Kfm Gun Run 5km Fun Run Walk 5 9:00 Green Point Common Fields Atlantic AC Tony Breslin 082 888 2307 [email protected] 17 -Oct Wed Silver Queen 10 18:15 Air Force Base Ysterplaat Defence AC Gail Jacobs 083 461 0741. [email protected] 20 -Oct Sat Old Mutual Two Ocean Fun Run Series 5.6 14:00 NY 49 Gugulethu Stadium RCS Gugs Nceba Xipu 082 395 9696 [email protected] 20 -Oc t Sat Open and Junior meeting 11:30 WPA Bellville Elize Engelbrecht 021-6990615 [email protected]
20-Oct Sat Road of the Vineyard 10 7:00 Pick 'n Pay Shopping Centre Soneike Blue Downs AC Harry Noemdoe 084 789 5177 [email protected] 21 -Oct Sun Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km Constantia Sports Ground Constantia Main Road Alphen Acsis VOB
21,1 6:30 Charlotte Kettlewell 021 761 8887 [email protected] 23 -Oct Tue Collison 1 Blue Downs Eer ste Rivier
T&F 19:00 Elize Engelbrecht 021 699 0615 [email protected] 24 -Oct Wed Sunset Team Time Trial 4 x 3 18:15 Green Point Recreational Area ATC Running Steve Attwell 082 739 9010 [email protected] 26 -Oct Fri Combined Events T&F 18:00 Bellville SP Elize Engelbrecht 021 699 0615 [email protected] 27 -Oct Sat Combined Events and Open Meeting T&F 13:00 Bellville SP Elize Engelbrecht 021 699 0615 [email protected] 27 -Oct Sat TNLK Primary Schools Meetings T&F 9:00 Parow TNLK Elize Engelbrecht 021 699 0615 [email protected]
27-Oct Sat First Ascent/ Sanparks Forest 15 km 15 6:30 Tokai Forest Foresters AC Gavin Wright 072 142 7263 [email protected] 27 -Oc t Sat Huisgenoot Rittelfees Fun Run Vredendal Sports Ground ORAK 5 8:00 Gerrie Cillers 083 650 0642 [email protected] 31 -Oct Wed Old Mutual 10 km Mutual Park Pinelands Old Mutual AC 10 18:15 Robbie Visser 082 555 8157 [email protected] Wed Old Mutual Fun Run Mutual Park Pinelands Old Mutual AC 5 18:20 Robbie Visser 082 555 8157 [email protected]
28-Oct Sun 53rd Don Loclk Memorial 8 07:30 Brookside, Lansdowne Rd, Claremont Celtic Harriers A.C. Sharon Austin 021-761 0881 [email protected]
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