Record breaking performances by Scott Burch,Olivia Burne, Adam Millar, Andy Kruy, Kate Spencer and Stephanie Dickens highlighted the Manawatu Secondary Schools Championships. read further
23 March 2009 - Manawatu Secondary Schools results
23 March 2009 - Manawatu Secondary Schools photos
A special thanks to St Peters College who ran a surperb event and to all of the PNAHC club members who were involved. Down where I was camped at the start line a special thanks to Callum McConachy who stepped in at the last moment as starter. Also not to forget Shaun McFarlane who spent his entire day teaching block starts and never once lost his patience. While Callum may have issued more yellow cards than that awful Australian ref on Friday night there was only one disqualification. While some may not have appreciated Callum's attention to starting detail they will thank him when they get to any national events in the future because they will know exactly what is expected of them.
23 March 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
James Dunlop wins the 800m Senior Boys on the line from Josh Curry
Adam Miller - Athlete of the Meet Manawatu Secondary Schools Athletics 2009
Kate Philpott on her way to lowering her Triple Jump records
23 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 17 Mar results
18 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
17 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 10 Mar results
16 Mar - Manawatu Secondary Schools (this Sat 21 Mar)
16 Mar 2009 - Men 19 3000m Champs results
Winning time of 8min 26 sec by Brendan Blacklaws. Eric Speakman (Hastings) who we have watched develop at the interclub events ran well for 2nd in 8min 28sec with Josh van-Dalen (Wanganui) 9th in 8 min 39 sec.
12 Mar 2009 - NZ Masters Track & Field Championships results
A very successful contingent of PNAHC masters athletes competed at the new Tauranga track from 6-9 March. A summary of PNAHC athletes includes in no particular order: (photos anyone?)
Vanessa Story (W30) 2nd-100m, 2nd-200m, 1st-400m, 1st-100mh, 1st-longjump, 2nd-shotput, 1st-discus.
Andrew Davenport (M40) 1st-800m, 3rd-400m
Gavin Jensen (M40) 3rd-100m, 2nd-400m, 3rd-200m, 3rd-800m, 3rd-longjump, 2nd-triplejump.
Brian Curry (M45) 1st-High Jump, 2nd-Pole Vault, 3rd-Discus, 2nd-Pentathlon.
Kevin Fee (M45) 1st-800m, 1st-1500m, 2nd Hammer.
10 Mar 2009 - 50 Years Ago - by Alan Adamson
It was 50 years ago this week that the NZ Senior and Women's Athletic Championships were held at Memorial Park in Palmerston North read further
9 Mar 2009 - Craig McLean takes out Wairarapa 10km road champs.
Craig took out the Wairarapa 10km road championships yesterday with a personal best of 35min 35sec.
9 Mar 2009 - Olivia Burne wins NZ W19 3000m champs (15 Feb)
Apologies to Olivia for not picking this up earlier. See the final two laps on You-tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ut8STEJvVk
9 Mar 2009 - Mark Searle 2.54.15 Mountain to Surf Marathon results
Congratulations to Mark Searle for his first sub 3hr marathon. Dale Warrender won in 2hrs 22min. Mark has been improving with every race this year. This time is a 15 minute improvement from his first atttempt in July! George McConachy now has a stable of three marathoners with Keith Webb up next at Rotorua followed by Lance Gray aiming for Christchurch.
9 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
9 Mar 2009 Central Athletics Champsresults
9 Mar 2009 Central Athletics Champs photos
Daniel Fake (16) & Regan Standing (17), with coach Ed Fern, after both clearing 2.0 metres for the high jump. A great example of good coaching.
Regan Standing's successful 2.0 m high jump which was promptly verified by the ever present Alan Cherry.
6 Mar 2009 Central Athletics Champs 7 Mar programme
Starts 10.30 - Cost $5 - All Grades.
6 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 3 Mar results
6 Mar 2009 - Scott Burch destroys Awatapu records
In a Jesse Owens like performance Scott Burch has blitzed the Awatapu records for each of his races. His results were (hand timed) 21.5 (200m), 2.05 (800m) 49.5 (400m) and 10.8 (100m). A nice touch was the presence of Craig Purdy who was on hand to congratulate Scott in beating his old mark of 52 seconds for the 400m.
Scott pictured here at the start of the 400m won in 49.5 secs- Awatapu Record
Check out the number of handtimers!
5 Mar 2009 - Feilding Half Marathon results
Congratulations to Robb Dabb for a well organised event that deserves greater attention from the running public. The weather on the Saturday may have put some off but by Sunday morning conditions were perfect for running. The men's half was won by Gavin Spiers in 1.14.48 with notable NZ triathlete Shane Reed second place in 1.15.23 followed by the well performed Tim Carroll (1.19.58) who was warming up for the Mountain to Surf marathon (New Plymouth) this weekend. In the 10km it was a battle of the oldies with Craig McLean (40) winning easily in 36.05 followed by Lance Gray (39) in 38.35 and Wendy Cottrell-Teahan (age witheld) 3rd in a time of 39.05.
5 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Photos 3 Mar photos
3 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
3 Mar 2009 - Wanganui "Triathlon Results" results
3 Mar 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 24 Febresults
21 Feb 2009 - PNAHC on Youtube!
Have posted three videos (100 metres) on Youtube as a starting point. I have many more to post if there is any interest. To find type "PNAHC" in the search box on the Youtube site http://www.youtube.com/. Recommended for broadband only.
21 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Photos 17 Feb photos
21 Feb 2009 - Hayden Donnelly leaves for University
Hayden Donnelly left Palmerton North this morning for Otago University where he will study Health Sciences. We have been blessed over the years to have had quality athletes such as Hayden represent the Manawatu but we have also gotten used to losing them to new opportunities as well. Hayden is a fine young man who reflects everything that is good about athletics and athletes in general. It is no surprise that Hayden is also an exellent student or that he can equally turn his hand to tennis and swimming but it is as a runner that we loved his presence most.
Hayden at ANZAC relays 2008
In particular Hayden loved training and was up for anything that usually Callum McConachy could dream up. The goal of athletes is to win titles and Hayden is no different. Winning the 2008 NZ Secondary Schools 800m title, representing PNBHS, with the assistance of long-time coach George McConachy capped off a fine career in secondary schools athletics. We know we have been fortuntate in having Hayden around and wish him well and hope to see him at "Nationals".
21 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
21 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 17 Febresults
Senior athletes should take note and wear their club singlet!
3 Feb 2009 Feilding Ribbon Day Sun 15 Feb 10am
FEILDING'S RIBBON DAY is to be held 10:00am, Sunday 15th February at Timona Park, Feilding - access is either via Simon Street (off Kimbolton Road) or Campbell Street (off East Street). All club members are invited. Can you please tell any others that you are aware off that either do not have emails or are not listed here. It would pay to be there by 9.30-9.45 latest to get a good spot under the trees. We will also have to help organise one or two events, so it would be appreciated if parents can help out for a short while - it hopefully should not be too onerous as several people are expected to be there. I'm sorry we are away in Hamilton, but Steve Clark will be there.
13 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 10 Feb and Masters Games results
11 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
6 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 3 Febresults
6 Feb 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
4 Feb 2009 - PARAPARAUMU RIBBON DAY is to be held 9:30am, Friday 6th February at The Domain Paraparaumu . All club members are invited. To get to The Domain, first turn right after railway overbridge (there is a small turn right lane), follow Amohia Street for 200m, follow left bend and another 200m, turn right into Aorangi road and after 300-400m there is an entrance to The Domain.
1 Feb 2009 Feilding Half Marathon 1 March 9am
Looks like a fast flat course. Robb Dabb has been busy behind the scenes organising this event and we also appreciate his presence at PNAHC clubnights. See Feilding Moa's website for further details.website
1 Feb 2009 Central Athletics Championships 7 March 2009
programme
1 Feb 2009 U14 & U16 Interprovincials - Inglewood - Report
A team of 12 athletes represented the MWA region at the 14/18 Interprovincials held in Inglewood , Sat 24th Jan. The team managed a 4th placing in the 14yr teams event with all athletes competing to the best of their abilities to gain valuable team points. Adam Miller competed as an U18 individual and was unlucky to miss out on a top 3 placing. Highlights included Bradley Proutings javelin throw of 40.55m and Jezreel Nelsons 100m. After competing in very hot conditions the team went to a river nearby followed by a late night of socializing at St Mary's boarding school in Stratford. Thanks to Rosemary & Jen Fee for organizing transport, accommodation and gear. Cheers Steve Clark.
31 Jan 2009 - Craig McLean takes out Parkvale 10km
Craig took it easy on us at club night last Tuesday for good reason having cracked out a 36 min 8 sec 10km in a very hot Wairarapa. Just behind Carterton in fact. Andrew Davenport who finished 2nd makes a point of competing in these very well run and competitive events and is a good person to talk to if you are keen for something different. Craig McLean is an elusive character but I am sure we will get a photo of him shortly. Craig is a recent arrival to the PNAHC "scene" and is very keen on organising a mens relay team. Craig is also running the Buller half on the 14th of February while his brother Grant will be contesting the marathon.
31 Jan 2009 - U14 & U16 Interprovincials - Inglewood 24 Jan
Plea for results, photos - anything in fact as we know a number of PNAHC athletes representing MWA did compete!
29 Jan 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
Impressive 2km mens field on Tuesday clubnight showing the possibility of putting together a road relay team. At the front Andrew Davenport and Hayden Donnelley battled out a good race in very windy conditions with Hayden taking the honours in 6.08. Others in the field included Daniel Pinkney, Strahan Moynihan, the ever improving Mark Searle, new man Keith, Craig McLean and making sure no one was lonely at the back Lance Gray. An impressive effort with the entire field finishing under 7mins.
26 Jan - Sylvia Potts Classic results
Zac Topping: Showed his good potential coming second in the Mens 100m in a personal best 11.26s.
Callum McConachy: Second in the Mens 400m in 53.26s, a good time for the windy conditions.
Claire Adkins: A new member with good potential, 5 second seasons best in the Womens 800m 2.22.39, adding to the strong group of PN women's 800m runners.
Ariana Blackwood: 1st in Womens Discus at 14 years, 34.10m, with fine final round throw - beating the last two year's winner Aimee Maulder. Thanks Peter for the report.
21 Jan 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
13 Jan 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
13 Jan 2009 - Colgate Games Results day one
13 Jan 2009 - Colgate Games Results day two
13 Jan 2009 - Colgate Games Results day three
PNAHC Relay Medal Winners
12 Jan 2009 - PNAHC Club Night Results 6 Jan results
7 Jan 2009 - PNAHC Rankings rankings
6 Jan 2009 - Club Night Photos 16 Dec photos
Don't really need to say too much about these! Thanks Leisha.
Celebrating the end of club nights for 2008.
5 Jan 2009 Sylvia Potts Classic 2009 Timetable Sat 24th Jan
5.45 pm Hammer women / men
Long Jump women / men
High Jump women / men
6.00 400m women
6.03 3000m women / men
6.15 100m women heats
6.20 100m men heats
6.25 3000m Open Handicap Walk women / men
6.30 Discus women / men
6.35 Triple Jump women / men
6.50 1000m men
7.00 100m women final
7.05 100m men final
7.15 400m men
7.20 Sylvia Potts 800m women
7.30 Prize Giving
People wanting a entry form can email spottsclassic@yahoo.co.nz and we'll get a copy to you.
This is a meeting we like to support. Sylvia was a Palmerston North girl. Head prefect at Freyberg in 1961. Her father was a life member of the Palmerston North Harrier Club in the days when the athletic club and Harrier clubs were separate
17 Dec PNAHC Rankings rankings
16 Dec New Zealand Secondary Schools results
Olivia Burne on the way to a then PB over 1500m at Inglewood.
I won't attempt a full review of the NZ Secondary Schools competition but congratulations to the medal winners. In particular the editor would like to congratulate Hayden Donnelly (PNBHS) who was expected to win the 800m and no doubt was feeling the weight of expectations. Those of us lucky to be present during his training sessions could only marvel at the 1.21's for 600m he was cranking out on a regular basis. Congratulations to Olivia Burne (PNGHS) who has been running superbly of late and took an axe to the Manawatu and PNAHC 3000m record with 9.35.11. Let us not forget the superb time of 4.31 for 3rd place in the 1500m final which was another personal best as well as a 2nd place in the 3km road race. Also congratulations to Andy Kruy (Freyberg) for the silver in the long jump with 6.73m and Stephanie Dickins who backed up a busy Pacific School Games with a 3rd place in the 3km road race behind none other than Olivia Burne. Also Scott Burch (Awatapu) who managed to avoid serious injury on his way to 3rd over 400m in 48.75sec.
12 Dec - Club Night Results club night results
11 Dec - PNAHC Rankings rankings
Scott Burch with the competition in the form of Nick Kalivati at Inglewoood
10 Dec - NZ Sec Schools Athletics - Hamilton (13-14 Dec)
The New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships to be held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton this weekend are regarded by athletes as the best athletics competition held in New Zealand. The reason for this is simply that athletics participation is at its peak in secondary school without the distractions of employment, university, family responsibilities and travel. For those athletes from the Manawatu region at various secondary schools who happen to also compete for PNAHC - go hard. And for Scott Burch - don't go jumping any more fences!
10 Dec - PNAHC Rankings rankings
9 Dec - PNAHC Rankings rankings
8 Dec - MWA Childrens Teams Event results
Clear on the day MCAT records to:
Kartjana Anderson Wanganui in G11 High Jump 1.26 old record 1.25
Isaac Thomas PNAHC in b10 Long Jump 4.22 old records 3.98
Jordan Clark PNAHC = Record in b12 Long Jump 4.68
Megan Phillips Levin in g8 Discus 15.02 old record 14.40
Jack Cartridge Feilding in B10 100 14.50 old record 14.7 (James Dunlop 2002)
Sam Gunning Levin 29.55 in B10 200 old record 30.45
8 Dec - Pacific School Games - Wrap Up
Highlights for the Manwatu/PNAHC contingent have obviously been the personal bests recorded by Stephanie Dickins (2.18.38) and Courtney Walker (2.22.97) in the 800metres. It is notable that Stevie Paine who competes at MCAT regularly won the Girls 13 800m (2.14.87). Stephanie went on to contest both the 800m and 400m finals finishing fourth place each time. Stephanie also ran three sub 60 sec 400m races (59.83, 59.07, 59.77) to show her consistency. Also we must not forget Ariana Blackwood who worked hard to qualify across a number of events and threw a 32.96m discus for 10th out of 19th for her best result in Canberra after a hard 2000m steeples.
(Courtney & Stephanie below battle it out in a recent 800m race).
Stephanie Dickins 800metres
Stephanie Dickins 400metres
Courtney Walker 800metres
Ariana Blackwood 2000steeples
Ariana Blackwood javelin
Ariana Blackwood discus
4 Dec - PNAHC Central Region Champions
PNAHC have won the 2008 Central Region Championships. A big thankyou to the usual suspects for driving and organising athletes.
4 Dec - Inglewood results
4 Dec - Inglewood results
4 Dec - Inglewood results
4 Dec - PNAHC Rankings rankings
3 Dec - PNAHC Rankings rankings
3 Dec - MWA Children's Teams Champs (Sun 7 Dec)
Starts 10am
Grades 7 - 14
Manawatu Community Athletic Track Massey University
29 Nov - Central Region Teams Competition - Inglewood
PNAHC took three mini-vans to Inglewood for an excellent day's competition. Just quietly, Olivia Burne is tearing up the track at present with a 4 second personal best over 3000m on Tuesday night and a 3 second personal best over 1500m here today in superb conditions.Check out the photos. photos
8 Nov - New Zealand Track & Field representatives Ariana, Stephanie & Courtney leave for Canberra
Ariana Blackwood, Stephanie Dickins and Courtney Walker (below) get the star treatment from the Evening Standard at club-night. Other club athletes got the rare chance to see their "own" donning the silver fern for the photographer. We wait with anticipation for the photos. Follow the three when the competition begins at 2pm this Sunday at the Pacific School Games at the following link:
http://www.pacificschoolgames.edu.au/
27 Nov - Club Night Results club night results
26 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
26 Nov - Central Region Teams - Inglewood 29 Nov
Cost $30 Bus leaves PNBHS 7.30am
Scott Burch hamming it up on club night.
18 Nov - Club Night Results - Peter Blackwood
Peter has kindly taken over the collating of the club night results from George McConachy. This is not a job for the faint hearted so thankyou Peter. club night results
18 Nov - Alan Adamson's Evenining Standard article
The athletic talent from the lower North Island came to town and certainly set the Manawatu Community Track ablaze when the second round of the Central Region's Team competition took place. read further
18 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
16 Nov - Manawatu Wanganui Children's Teams Champs
Grades 7 - 14
Sunday 7 December
Manawatu Community Athletic Track Massey University
Entries $5 payable to Club Secretary by Tue 25 Dec
(Please do it this Tuesday at Club Night !!!)
16 Nov - The Ashhurst Ribbon Day
Grades 7 - 14
Sunday 23 November
Lincoln Park, Ashhurst
First event 10am Cost $5 per athlete payable at reg on the day
16 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
16 Nov - PNth- Central Region Teams photos
16 Nov - PNth - Central Region Teams results1
16 Nov - PNth - Central Region Teams results2
Ryan Tinkle with Alan Cherry after breaking (yet to be verified) the New Zealand record for the Hammer for M16of 62.08 metres. 12 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
12 Nov - Peter Blackwood and Carly Smith discuss Colgates
The Colgate Games teams are being organised at the moment with Peter Blackwood organising those going to the South Island leg while Carly will be an enthusiastic starter for the North Island Games (Wanganui 9-11 January 2009) in the 60 and 100 metres.
12 Nov - John Callesen on the mend
John Callesen (pictured below left) is a familiar sight at present fixing a number of items and whose efforts are much appreciated by athletes.
12 Nov - Olivia Burne
Female Secondary Sportsperson of the Year
Congratulations to Olivia Burne - PNGHS (pictured below with Alan Adamson) for winning the 2008 Manawatu Secondary School Female Sportsperson of the year award. Among Olivia's notable achievements was representing New Zealand at the world secondary school cross-country champs in the Czech Republic.
12 Nov - Photos Club Night 4 Nov
Daniel Churchill (pictured below) kindly took some photos last week which are much appreciated when I cannot get around to it. I'll put anything up as long as it is club related. photos
11 Nov - Mark Searle 8th at Napier Half Marathon results
Mark (pictured below) ran an impressive 1hr 21min 53 sec for an improvement of half an hour! photos The evergreen John Mudgway from Bush ran 1.19.16 for third. Ross McIntyre from Taranaki won in in a time of 1hr 11min 25sec. If you look at the photos it was obviously a stunning day in the Bay. For anyones information this weekend is the NZ Half Marathon Champs at Kerikeri.
10 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings10 Nov Colin Gemmell Meeting results
5 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
4 Nov Interclub this Sat 8 Nov - Open to all ages ($5 entry)
- 12 00pm High Jump/Discus/70mH/80mH/100mH/110mH
- 12 20pm 60m/100m
- 12 40pm 600m
- 1 00pm Long Jump/Shot/200m
- 1 20pm 1 Mile
- 1 40pm 2x100m Relay
3 Nov - World Cross Country Qualifying times for NZ athletes
SM 29.15 (10km)
SW 33.30 (10km)
JM 14.25 (5km) or 31.30 (10km)
JW 17.20 (5km)
The final selection date is 10 Feb 2009.
3 Nov - Officials Training Tonight 6.30pm - Track
Monday 10 November 6.30pm - Jumps
Monday 17 November 6.30pm - Throws
A reminder that the officials training starts on Monday 3 November 6.30pm at the track. This is a good chance for parents to learn about officiating and be able to support their children. It is also good for athletes to familiarise themselves with the rules. This will be an Officials Grade C course which will involve a short open book test (which can be done in groups so don't worry) as well as a practical session and presentations.
3 Nov - PNAHC Rankings rankings
2 Nov - Interclub hosted by PNAHC this Sat 8 Nov
Noon start. Programme details shortly.
1 Nov - Hastings - Central Region Teams photos
1 Nov - Hastings - Central Region Teams results
30 Oct - PNAHC Rankings rankings30 Oct - Teams Competition - Hastings (Sat 1 Nov)
Bus leaving PNBHS at 8.30am, cost $30. Please note new rules mean anyone who is 12 years old & registered with the club is eligible to compete. Come see what a $16 million track facility looks like and recieve a free tan courtesy of Hawkes Bay sunshine.
30 Oct - Club Night photos
28 Oct - Teams Competition - Hastings (Sat 1 Nov) Bus leaving PNBHS at 8.30am, cost $30. Please note new rules mean anyone who is 12 years old & registered with the club is eligible to compete. Come see what a $16 million track facility looks like and recieve a free tan courtesy of Hawkes Bay sunshine.
28 Oct - Olivia Burne - 3rd at Rod Dixon Mile
Hannah Newbould of Cashmere HS won the girls' mile in 5m 22.91s from Nicki McFadzien of Villa Maria 5m 23.09s, Olivia Burne of Palmerston North 5m 25.00s and Esther Keown of Auckland Girls' Grammar 5m 31.53s. Apparently run in very wet conditions on a grass track: sounds like cross-country.
28 Oct - Michelle Lei wins 10th NZ title
Michelle Lei (pictured) has won her tenth New Zealand title in winning the 15km road walking title for the fourth year in a row in Hastings on Sunday. Lei, who has been walking for four years, recorded 1h 25m 12s, beating Inglewood's Rachel Gilberd by four minutes (courtesy ANZ website).
28 Oct - PNAHC Rankings rankings
25 Oct - Carol McNie results
17 year old Scott Burch set a Manawatu Community Athletic Track Stadium record in the 400m with his performance of 48.94s. Phillippa Symes won the 100m 12.80s, 200m 26.56s and 100m hurdles in 15.30s. Jamie Knyn won the 300m hurdles in 46.88s. 13 year old Stephanie Dickins was impressive in the 800m recording 2m 23.43s. Michael Wilson won the 100m in 11.04s and the 200m in 22.44s. Hayden Donnelly came through to win the 800m in 1m 55.76s (courtesy ANZ website).
25 Oct - Carol McNie photos
A total of 92 athletes competed in excellent conditions. A big thankyou to the likes of Alan Potts from Hastings, Ed Fern from Hawera, Alan McNab from Wanganui and Mark Harris from Masterton for bringing their athletes and organising officials.
From left Jason Cressingham, Josh Curry, Daniel Pinkney, & Hayden Donnelly in the 800m won by Hayden in 1min 55sec.. Apologies to the obscured Collegiate athlete.
It was a very busy night with the discus!23 Oct - Carol McNie to be hosted by PNAHC (24/10) timetable
Please note new starting time of 6pm this Friday.
The annual Carol McNie meeting will once again be hosted by PNAHC. Please see timetable.
23 Oct - Club Night Roundup
Given the rain the camera was tucked safely away but the weather did not detract from some excellent competition at four levels. The first level is within the age-group comprising three athletes who will be representing NZ at the Pacific Schools Games in Canberra late November. The competition between Ariana Blackwood, Stephanie Dickins & Courtney Walker is worth coming to club-night on its own as they prepare for Australia. Second there is the sprint competition among the senior women led by Jaimie Knyn closely followed by Gemma Lewis. Then there is the testosterone led notably by Scott Burch, Hayden Pritchard, Hayden Donnelly and Callum McConachy (who has enough for all of us). Finally there is good competition developing in distance runnning with the return of Katrina Gemmell in the senior women as well as the development of Cameron McNaught, Liam Riley and Mark Searle in the mens to push the old-timer Andrew Davenport. These are exciting times with Shaun McFarlane returning from India and even Darren Gray being spotted out there training. Finally the response from children and parents has been amazing even on this wet and miserable day.
From Left Callum McConachy, Hayden Pritchard, David Pritchard & Scott Burch.
22 Oct - PNAHC Rankings rankings
20 Oct - Carol McNie to be hosted by PNAHC (24/10) timetable
Please note new starting time of 6pm this Friday.
The annual Carol McNie meeting will once again be hosted by PNAHC. Please see timetable.
17 Oct - PNAHC Rankings rankings
17 Oct - Shaun McFarlane helps NZ to Bronze all athletics results
The NZ mens team of Frazer Wickes, Shaun McFarlane, Toki Tama and Matthew Robinson have won the bronze in the 4 x 400m relay in a time of 3.14.46 won by India in 3.13.32. This makes up some of the disappointment for Shaun of not making it through the 200m semis.
16 Oct - Shaun McFarlane progresses in 200m results
Shaun has made it to the semi-final with a 22.50 sec effort. The NZ mens 4 x 100m relay ran 41.86 for 8th place in the final won by Sri Lanka in 40.85. Frazer Wickes ran 47.68 for 5th place in the 400m mens final won in 46.66.
15 Oct - Club Night photos
What a cracker of an evening! Apologies for not gathering the name of the young man below. Many thanks to Michelle Blyde & Anne Thomson for their voluntary efforts in looking after a very busy shot put competition. We need as much help as can be offered at club night and any help is appreciated given the excellent turn out.
13 Oct - Club Night Programme B (Tues 14 Oct 5.45 MCAT)
13 Oct - Athletics Southland newsletter
Ariana Blackwood has been busy during the school holidays training and racing in the deep south. Managed to cram in a fun run (which she won, a lap in the NZ Road Relays, as well attending a training camp. Not your normal holiday break! Check out the newsletter for the Southland approach to athletics.
10 Oct - PNAHC Rankings rankings
7 Oct - Club Night - Wrap Up photos
The opening club night, track programme only, was a great success. The wind dropped and conditions were good for racing; shown by the 11.0 (hand timed) for the 100m by Scott Burch. He followed this with a 50.9 in the 400m moments later. In the women we saw good early performances from Stephanie Dickins over 400m and Courtney Walker in the 1500m. The evening was best illustrated by Brienna (5 years), pictured below, who ran the 60, 100 & 400m with at least a couple of warm up laps thrown in as well.
6 Oct- NZ Road Relays results
While PNAHC did not field a team it is still worthwhile to see what we could aspire to. As an aside, former PNAHC athlete Kim Hogarth running the penultimate leg for the victorious Canterbury University team ran his leg over a minute quicker than the likes of Grant McLean & Ryan Sissons suggesting he is racing seriously again which is great to see.
6 Oct- Shaun McFarlane to Youth Commonwealths
Shaun left for Pune - India, yesterday, to attend the III Youth Commonwealth Games over the 200m and two relays. Shaun's preparation has been a real team effort with contributions from many people in the Manawatu athletics community. You can follow Shaun McFarlane's progress at the following website address:
http://www.cygpune2008.com/
Shaun (pictured left) with training partner Scott Burch.
26 Sep - Track Season begins 7th Oct
26 Sep - AGM 7pm & Reg 6pm 30 Sep
24 Sep - Athletics NZ Performance Standards minimums
See what you have to achieve to make a ranking list.
http://www.anzrankings.org.nz/
24 Sep - Back to Basics Coaching notice
Please find details of upcoming coaching courses being held at Wanganui over the next month or so, that the Centre is promoting. Registration should be through Adam Gosney at Sport Wanganui.
In addition for those interested, there is Horizontal Jumps (LJ and TJ) courses at Palmerston North on the 12 & 19th October 2008 from 3.30pm to 5pm with Anne Thomson. Please contact George McConachy to register for the Palmerston North jumps courses - 06 356 8561.
20 Sep - Track Season begins 7th October
20 Sep - AGM & Registration Night - 30 Sep
6-7pm
Colin Gemmel Room
Manawatu Community Athletics Track
(Massey University)
Avoid the queues on 1st club night 7th of October
20 Sep - George McConachy wins Coaching Award
Sport Manawatu have awarded George McConachy a Lifetime Coaching award for services to Manawatu Athletics.
George has coached athletes to 115 NZ titles in Horizontal Jumps, Sprints and Hurdles, Distance Running and Race Walks since 1982. He is an IAAF Coach Lecturer, ANZ Level III, AMW Coaching Co-ordinator and he is director of the Freyberg High School Sports Academy.
