The ‘ CROAKER “
Newsletter for the MAD FROGS October to December 2002 Alice Springs Masters issue |
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WELCOME one and all to this the last and my
second issue of your Newsletter for this year. A forum for
your input of news, views and comments of Mad Frogs activities in and around
the track. And; those off the track if you so wish. The farewell dinner held at Happy
Garden was attended by about 15 members and partners. An enjoyable evening
was had by all. Congratulations to all the FROG
entrants attending the Alice Springs Masters. A number of medals for Gold,
Silver and Bronze were brought back to Darwin. Tania HLAD is the proud owner of at least 7 Gold. Well done Tania. SUNDAY Training has now ceased until about
mid March 2003. Members will be advised early in the New Year when to get
your training gear out and ready. SEE: AGM Notice below… Members information update. In the last
issue was a small sheet for members to complete and return. So far only three
have been returned. Please complete the requested Update Information. Our
database needs to be rewritten and updated. Your assistance on this matter
would be greatly appreciated. If you wish telephone me, John; at 8927 1479
and I’ll update your data to the computer file. SUNDAY 24 November – 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Sausage Sizzle – Ice-cream Cones & Swim Brockie residence, TIWI 34 Kapalga Street Bring your swimmers and Towel. BYO wine and soft drinks. Beer will be provided. $
2.00 per person - $ 5.00 per family Club Uniform Sales: SEE
Nola Polo Shirts $ 30.00 Crop Tops $ 25.50 Singlets $ 22.00 & Caps $ 12.50 The “CROAKER” Page 2
Club Banner: Members are
invited to submit their ideas for a FROGS Club Banner. Please put
your artistic skills to an A4 Page
and bring this with you to our 2003 Sign On Day and AGM; Sunday 8th
March at 3.00pm onwards. Include your
idea on the material to be used for the Banner, Size and Colours etc. New Members: Several
Darwin based competitors at the Alice Springs Masters sought information
about our club, “MAD Frogs”. Perhaps in the new year we will see some new
faces joining in with our activities. Was it our
new uniform that impressed them so? Maybe, so
much so; that Nola made a sale to a visiting Victorian athlete during the
Alice Games. Club uniform
prices are at the base of Page 1. Have you bought yours yet? Please do so soon. Telephone Contacts: Nola
BROCKIE: 8927 3891 Elaine
HOLMES: 8948 5012 John
WILLIAMS: 8927 1479 ( Editor ) |
Alice Springs Masters Anne:2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Elaine: 1 Gold, 2 Bronze Gaylene: 1 Gold, 2 Silver Gerry: 1 Bronze Nola: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Robert: 2 Gold Ruth: 1 Gold and 3 Silver Tania: 7 Gold Congratulations to all. Well
done. 3 Frog Croaks… to everyone Gaylene and
Tania also competed in other sports while at the Masters. Unfortunately Elaine and Nola limped
home from the events. Both are recovering Leigh made the trip into Alice Springs
Hospital to sample 48 hours of their hospitality. Surely a better choice of
Hotel for his forced recovery could have been made. Get well
wishes from all the FROGS, Leigh. Asia Pacific Games – Congratulation
to Ann for Gold in the 800m and Silver in 400m, 1500m 3 and 5K walks. To Caroline
in her first ever competition: 3 Gold: 1500,
3 and 5K and Silver in Beach Volleyball. Congratulations to Ruth who competed
in the Melbourne World Masters. 3 Frog Croaks to: Ann, Caroline and
Ruth. Throwing Clinic: Will be conducted again by Helen SEARLE a former
Commonwealth Games competitor and coach. She said she would be delighted to
come to Darwin. We will need to do some serious fundraising to pay her fares
and accommodation. AGM: Sunday 8th March
2003. Sign on at 3.00pm. Meeting starts at 3.30pm Training: Sunday 15th March
at 4.00pm Mature Athletes Darwin
Charlie Gadspy from New Guinea was a welcome addition to the ASMG Team.
He was able to renew old friendships during his stay. We trust that he had an
enjoyable time while back in the Territory. It’s almost that time of year
again as Christmas fast approaches. Don’t count but it is only about 6 weeks
away and the New Year some 8 or so away. The year has gone so fast and we
wish everyone well and congratulate you on your efforts and participation. In
particular the ASMG Results, considering our training sessions were greatly
disrupted by the reconstruction works at the Mararra Track. This is our last
CROAKER for 2002. I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and healthy
carefree New Year. Nola MERRY CHRISTMAS
To All 2002 |
DIARY Reminders: Sunday 24 November: Sausage Sizzle at
Brockie residence
Sign
on Day: Sunday 8th March 2003 from 3.00pm the AGM at 3.30pm
2003
Training starts Sunday 15th March at 4.00pm 2003