CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CLUB

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2002 finished on a high note with a progressive dinner in the Gillen area. Thankyou to the hosts, Linda Ireland and Chris Martin, and to Annette and Trent Griffiths. A profit of $900 was made, which will be used to purchase more track & field equipment for our members. A big thanks also to Steve & Julie Sauerwald of Sportscene for donations of lucky draw prizes and to Noel Harris for donating massage vouchers.

Equipment Much needed updated field equipment was purchased last year and the club is now able to purchase new javelins and shot puts due to the success of our fundraising activities last year.

The CAAC Committee meets monthly, to discuss business matters as associated with any successful club. There are several vacancies, both in official capacity and as committee member, so please consider coming to a meeting as we need diverse skills, contacts, and opinions to make our club even more successful. Please contact Linda for the date of our next meeting.

The annual Coaches Award for 2002 was presented to Paul Bryden for his dedication to training and his achievements at the World Masters Games in Melbourne and the Alice Springs Masters Games. Paul had a goal, to complete the pentathlon, and with the advice of his sports medicine specialist and support of our qualified coaches, won bronze and gold respectively despite the restrictions of a health problem. Congratulations Paul.

TRAINING:

We believe strongly in correct preparation for athletics. “Prior Preparation Produces Proper Performance”. We offer fitness training as well as specific skills training.

Training is at the Rhonda Diano oval, Head St:

Tuesdays & Thursdays – 5.00p.m. – 6.45p.m. (New/Re-entry training/Specialized)

Wednesdays – 5:30p.m. (Stride and Stretch)

Saturdays – 6a.m. (various/advanced)

Other training sessions and programs can be arranged

All are welcome to attend, please phone for more information

Linda 89522839(ah)/89512889(bh) or Noel Harris 89523491(bh)

Upcoming Events Perth is hosting the Telstra Australian Masters Athletics Championships over Easter 2003. Access the website on: www.netprojex.com.au/wavac/nationalsinfo.htm - where you can access the entry form and program plus conditions of entry. If you do not have internet access please contact Linda Ireland as she has comprehensive info and application forms for this event. Competing will be on a State Basis ie you will be representing the NT. Closing date is Mon 24^th March.

Other major events to be noted:

Trans Tasman Masters Games 2003, Newcastle, Sat 22^nd March to Th 27^th March.

Closing date for the Arafura Games is Fri April 11^th- www,arafuragames.nt.gov.au

Courses: There are courses available in Alice Springs throughout the year for those interested in supporting the club as an official, coach or instructor, or for self-improvement.

The next course of interest is a Level O coaches course on 19^th April, covering orientation and basic principles. A Level O course is on offer in early May.

Please contact club committee members on above phone numbers for course synopsis and registration information.

Social Matters

Join us on the weekend of 15^th &16^th of February for the **Tilmouth Trot**, a weekend of relaxation and a training run/walk on Sunday morning at Tilmouth Well roadhouse. Cabin accommodation $30, camping $8 or bring a swag and share a cabin. Barbecues are available or purchase meals at the roadhouse. Contact is Noel Harris 8952 3491(bh).

Attached to this newsletter is a program of events as they will be run during the year beginning with a twilight program in April. Take note that this is a proposed program only – it is subject to change on the day due to nos attending and demand for events. They are not in time order and some events will run simultaneously.

A Twilight series of track and field events

will take place in April on the following dates:

Tue April 1 – Program 1

Tue April 8 – Program 2

Tue April 15 – Program 3

Tue April 22 – Program 4

Tue April 29 – Program 1

Please refer to the attached program schedule for details of events to be held.

Athletic Competition starts at 5pm, after a comprehensive warmup, and age groups will be set at U18/U20/Open/Masters.

All events to be held at the Rhonda Diano oval, Head St.

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CLUB

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2003

TRAINING:

We believe strongly in correct preparation for athletics. “Prior Preparation Produces Proper Performance”. We offer fitness training as well as specific skills training.