News+&+Information


 * Australian Junior Championships at Sydney Olympic Park 14-18 March 2018 **

113 ACT Athletes competed in Sydney over 5 days and 39 of those were North’s athletes. The Club is proud of all our athletes; you earned your place and wore the blue and gold because of your training, hard work and personal commitment to athletics. Thanks to parents, officials and coaches who support and encourage you through the seasons... Highlights across the field were:

U14M Ruan Hennig 1st Shot Put; 2nd Hammer; 3rd Javelin U15M Angus Boshier 3rd Pole Vault U15M Itamar Oren 1st Javelin; 2nd Pole Vault U15M Jules Bachus 3rd U16 Team 4x200m Relay U16M Cameron Scott 3rd U16 Team 4x200m Relay U16M Tom Palfrey 1st 1500m U16M Augustine Nketia Jr 3rd 400m; 3rd U16 Team 4x200m Relay U17W Eliza Rixon 3rd 1500m; 3rd 3000m U18M Mitchell Baker 2nd 5000m Walk U18M Edward Nketia 1st 100m U18W Ruby White 3rd 1500; 2nd 3000m U20W Annamaria Lesczcynska 2nd 400m Hurdles

__For ALL North’s athletes__ and results see:

Full Championships results are at Athletics Australia Live Results: http://www.athletics.com.au/2018AustralianJuniorChampionships

NCGA Awards Presentation and Awards Evening Monday 7th May.

 * Date: ** 7 th May
 * Time: ** From 6.30pm for refreshments, commence by 7pm
 * Venue: ** Function Room at the Gungahlin Lakes Club.


 * RSVP: ** 21 April please //to provide numbers for refreshments and the room set up//.

Nominations for the 2018/2019 Committee are welcome – please do so via the attached nomination form.


 * A new competition has been launched inviting North's U14 and U16 athletes to engage and share their story about athletics. We look forward to hearing from you :) **


 * "What's your Story?"**



25 April, 2014
===Farewell to the Shaws! Susan Hobson and family have moved to Melbourne. Sadly NCGA says goodbye to Susan, Reilly & Cassidy Shaw but we expect to see them around the tracks at athletics meets, including back here in ACT. Good luck with the move and all the best as you settle into Melbourne.===

**The Committee at NCGA**


Dear Members, Family and Friends,

Come celebrate the end of 2013/2014 season and support our all our athletes and officials who have trained/competed and officiated/volunteered at Cross Country, Track & Field events during the year.


 * Date: ** 30 th April


 * Time: ** From 6.30pm for refreshments, commence by 7pm


 * Venue: ** MacArthur Room, Ainslie Football Club


 * + Lucky Door prizes **


 * RSVP:** Please reply to me by 21 April please to provide numbers for room set up etc. **// NB: //**// RSVP date falls within the School Holidays //, so don’t forget to reply

President, NCGA & Schools Cross Country
 * Dianne Calvert**

m. 0413 221 988 e. dcalvert@grapevine.net.au

** 29 NCGA Junior Athletes competing at the Australian Junior Championships 12-16 March 2014, Sydney Olympic Park. **

 * The NCGA Committee congratulates all our athletes on their hard work and also to parents and officials for their assistance over the Summer. Best of luck in your events and hope you come back having had a great experience - anything more is a bonus :)**



APOLOGIES FOR NOT POSTING SINCE JANUARY - Dianne Calvert, President


 * Dear Members,**

@http://www.athleticsact.org.au/aact-news/actallcomerscompetition1st2ndfeb
A number of athletes are already registered. Many of our NCGA officials and parents have volunteered this weekend to assist athletes perform at their best.

Thank you in advance

NCGA President & Northside Cross Country (ACT Combined Events Team) m. 0413 221 988 h. dcalvert@grapevine.net.au
 * Dianne Calvert**

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!!!!!! Congratulations to Lauren Wells (nee Boden) for achieving a B qualifier in 400m Hurdles on Friday 24th at the AACT Summer Series Competition. Well done and good luck for the forthcoming Tour Meets !!!!!!! =====


 * NCGA ACT Record breakers **

Last night 9/1/14 at the ACTVAC & AACT joint competition. Laura Pease set a new U16W 500g Javelin record of 35.42m and Jessica Penney set a new Open W Long Jump record of 6.48m.

Congratulations and WELL DONE to Jessica and Laura

HAPPY NEW YEAR
The NCGA Committee welcomes members to 2014

W e wish you good luck and success in your forthcoming competitions.
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Runners' Shop January Sale
Here’s a list of a few of the great specials available for purchase in store. Specials are valid while stocks last – so come in quick. Purchases above $250 will go in the draw to win a Suunto T6 triathlon pack! To be drawn at the end of January!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Members and Families


Some records recently achieved - congratulations to:

Joel Findlay U16M 3000m at 8.52.33 (9/11/13 Sydney)

Ben Nugent U14M Hammer 3kg at 14.75m (9/11/13 Canberra)

Shannon Nutt U16W High Jump 1.73m (7/12/13 Townsville)

Annie Leszczynska U14W 12.89m (7/12/13 Townsville)

** NCGA Christmas BBQ - McDermott St, Lake Gininderra Sunday 15th @ 4.30 **
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[[file:NCGA CHRISTMAS 2013.doc]]
The Track was closed to be re-surfaced yesterday 13/11/13. It will be closed until early January 2014.

Attention All NCGA athletes going to Charnwood 23/11, and interstate to Albury 30/11 or Sydney 14/12 to compete. If you need a club singlet or crop top please let me know ASAP. The lined crop tops will be here next week I hope - but I do have the new regular crop tops! For info or purchase contact Dianne via: dcalvert@grapevine.net.au

ACT Combined Events Championships & All Comer's Competition

===Keep this date free as this event is back 1-2 February 2014 at the AIS Track, Canberra. More information and a draft schedule of events will be posted on the AACT web mid-November.This will be the first full AACT track & field competition after the track is re-opened from being relaid. It is the week before ACT Juniors/Open Championships.===

The page to check is:

http://www.athleticsact.org.au/athletics-act-events

Albury Road Trip - Athletics meet with Border Track & Field Club

 * Get on board and come to Albury for competition on November 30th. **

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== Athletics ACT invites ACT athletes to a competition in Albury 30 November 2013. Border Track & Field Senior Club and surrounding Riverina athletes will provide ACT athletes with an afternoon of competition in Albury. A charter coach has been arranged. ACTVAC members welcome. ==

A small group of officials are most welcome to come and help officiate, we require: walks, throws & jumps assistance. $5 athlete entry at venue registration.

Departure is 8.30am from the AIS dirt car park opposite the Arena traveling to Albury, arriving by 12.30pm. Competition commences at 2.00pm until 6.00pm returning approx.6.30pm for arrival back at AIS 10.30-11.00pm. The bus will stop at Gundagai on the way and likewise on return.

A small admin fee of $10 per person will be charged; Note: Club uniform and AACT Chest numbers to be worn for competition

Click Here to secure your place ASAP

Contact Dianne Calvert: dcalvert@grapevine.net,au


 * High Noon competition is finished for 2013 **

A big thank you to NCGA officials/volunteers and many others for their time to assist the athletes over the winter months.

In two weeks on 5 October, we commence the Summer program. For information more see [|Athletics ACT links to Summer Program] The draft program has a couple of 'away' events yet to be finalised, The Albury trip on 30 Nov. and Sydney trip on 14 December. More soon!

** Coaching courses Levels 1 and 2 available **
Would you like to become a track & field coach? The Australian Sports Commission is offering Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses. NCGA will assist with costs post course on confirmation of qualification. Our Club does need to bring on board some regular coaching for the athletes not already in training groups. If there is a level 1 wanting to upgrade to Level 2 for Track & Field coaching with NCGA please consider, the club will assist with the costs involved.

If you are interested see the flyer at @http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=45332859d0733abe44fc2531f&id=4dccb55894&e=019259c864 President
 * Dianne Calvert **

High Noon to finish Sunday 22nd
The last High Noon for 2013 is on Sunday 22nd. Get a head start to the season, especially given the AIS Track will close 13 November. See the Athletics ACT web for the program @http://www.athleticsact.org.au/upcoming-meets-and-programs/highnoonmeets
 * NCGA uniform will be available from 11am at the BBQ **

** National Cross Country & Race walking 31 August to 1 September, Launceston Tas. **
For results of the **Athletics Australia and School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships** go to Athletics Australia and School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships @http://www.nswathletics.info/liveresults/2013/aa_cc/

**Australian Race Walks Championships** including Juniors @http://www.athletics.com.au/home/competition/events/australian_race_walking_champi/results

U20M Reilly Shaw & Lachie Calvert; U18M Ben Watson & Joel Findlay; U16M Cassidy Shaw and Mitchell Braithwaite; U16W Rebecca Jarvis and Emily French; U14M Callum Burns U14W Gabby Hunt and Rebecca Morling.
 * Fine performances from NCGA Runners: **

**And great performances from NCGA Walkers:** Open Men Brendon Reading 2nd; U20W Zoe Hunt 5th; U14W Gabby Hunt 2nd U14M Callum Burns 2nd

Lauren Boden selected for 2013 IAAF World Championships, Moscow
Lauren will compete in the 400m Hurdles in Moscow August 10-18 August. For information and schedule of events go to http://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-championships

Paralympian Athletes return from World Championships
NCGA congratulates three NCG Paralympian athletes have just competed at the IPC World Championships in Lyon, France. Katherine Proudfoot with 2 bronze medals in hand; the F35/36 Javelin and Shot Put...congratulations Kath. Her Javelin was a seasons best to win the bronze with 10.16m. Kath then went on to throw 24.91m in the Shot Put to win the bronze medal.

Louise Ellery finished 6th in the combined F32/33/34 shot put and 14th in the club throw. Louise has competed at the last two IPC Athletics World Championships and is the current Oceania and Australian record holder for both the F32 shot put and discus throw.

Richard Nicholson had a performance of 49.50 in the T54 wheelchair 400m semi-final and 9th in the 200m in 26.20


 * High Noon competitions continue **

Just getting the duty roster organised for High Noon 28th July. If you can officiate or volunteer let me know, thanks. Here is the program for the next two High Noon sessions...with the school carnivals coming soon get into a High Noon session and get a head start :) @https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YXRobGV0aWNzYWN0Lm9yZy5hdXxhdGhsZXRpY3MtYWN0fGd4OjQyZjRmNzRkN2Q0NmY2Nzg

** Posting: President's report, Neil Boden Athletics ACT **



 * NCGA Athletes warming up in France **

Three NCGA athletes were recently selected in the Australian Team charge for 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships to be held from 20-28 July in Lyon, France. Louise Ellery (Club Throw & Shot Put), Katherine Proudfoot (Shot Put & Discus) and Richard Nicholson (200m & 400m ) are currently in France and getting ready to compete. All three are well seasoned international athletes having competed at several World Championships, Commonwealth and Paralympics Games. Good luck from the NCGA community as you go into competition http://www.paralympic.org/Events/Lyon2013

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The ACT athletics community is proud to acknowledge the selection of Reilly Shaw, one of our highly respected and talented young athletes, to represent Australia at the 9thInternational Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum to be held in Lillehammer, Norway, from 10-18 August.======

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The International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) recently invited the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to send a delegation of eight Australian students and two accompanying teachers to the 2013 International Youth Forum - Reilly was initially nominated by the ACT Olympic Council. ======

__ North-side Cross Country Results 23rd & 30th June available __
Find all results at the Cross Country page

Congratulations Angus Gould who jumped 7.71m to break his own u20 Long Jump record. He improved by 14cm on Saturday 22nd in Karlsruhe, Germany.
As a result the NCGA Records have been updated as at June 2013. See the records by Age and Event page.

__** 22 June 2013 **__
ACT Cross Country was held today. Here are the results for the following North Canberra-Gungahlin runners - well done all!

U16W 4000m **Rebecca Jarvi**s ran 5th U18W 4000m **Zoe Hun**t ran 3rd

U14M 3000m **Callun Burns** ran 2nd; **Matthew McGory** ran 3rd and **Sean Brady** ran 4th U16M 4000m **Joel Findlay** ran 1st; **Mitchell Braithwaite** ran 2nd and **Cassidy Shaw** ran 3rd U18M 6000m **Ben Watson** ran 3rd U20M 8000m **Matthew Berrington** ran 1st

Hi Everyone,

Just a few reminders for you :


 * Registration ** of NCG athletes, officials and volunteers is available via the membership portal on AACT at [] and choose the NCGA club to join. Everyone counts.

We are currently into the 2013-2014 season and competition has commenced with the High Noon sessions over winter May to October. I would like to emphasize the track will be unavailable for 6-8 weeks from November 13th due to the re-laying of surface. The ACT Secondary Champs is the day before on 12th; the ACT Combined Events 1-2 Feb followed by ACT junior/open Champs will likely be mid February 2014…therefore I would encourage participation at the High Noon events where it is opportunity to get some performances on the record in p[reparation for the aforementioned championships.


 * High Noon ** is on this Sunday – details for 23/6 & 14/7 at []

**Dianne will be running the** BBQ at Officeworks **on Saturday – they are having a 150th Store & EOFY sale so offers of help for an hour would be appreciated. The** High Noon BBQ** will be cooking and Kirsten Verburg will be assisting me…helpers welcome if you want a warm spot

ACT Cross Country Champs** Sat 22nd – the AACT is looking for volunteers for timekeeping etc...if you are free contact Wendy in the Office eo.act@athletics.org.au

__** 16 June 2013 **__
Congratulations and good luck to North Canberra-Gungahlin Athletes Richard Nicholson, Louise Ellery and Katherine Proudfoot who qualified for the IPC World Championships in July 2013. They will travel to Lyon, France next Saturday 22 June.

Check out their progress and more on the IPC website http://www.paralympic.org/Events/Lyon2013 For the Biographies of Australian IPC athletes go via this link http://www.paralympic.org/Athletes/Biographies

__** 15 May 2013 **__

 * High Noon competition ** commences again Sunday this week. See athletics ACT to register ASAP for the season to compete.

http://www.athleticsact.org.au/membership-registration

If a dual athlete with LAACT you can compete as Little Aths until end of September, otherwise join from U14 + NB: Officials and volunteer parents please remember to register as well - be counted


 * THE RUNNERS SHOP JUNE SALE **

It is that time of year where we celebrate the start of winter by having a June sale! We have great specials on selected Asics, New Balance, Mizuno and Saucony running shoes. Most of the ** shoes won’t go on sale to the general public until the start of June ** – which gives you a couple of weeks to come on down and have first choice of the specials.

Attached is a list of the shoes models where we have substantial quantities available. Feel free to call / email if you wish to reserve a pair.



An added incentive is, ** NCGA //club members only// will receive 20% off all apparel from now until the end of June! ** Running jackets, tights, socks, tops and shorts all discounted by 20%!

From the team at The Runners Shop



[|www.therunnersshop.com.au]
 * phone ** 02 6285 3508 **fax** 02 6232 5533
 * mobile ** 0413 692 843

__** 10 May 2013 **__


 * Congratulations to Katherine Proudfoot, Richard Nicholson and Louise Ellery for their selection to the IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France, 2014. Well done!
 * Congratulations to Jessica Penney, Long Jump, for her selection to compete in the World University Games to be held in Kazan, Russia on 6-17 July 2013.
 * Congratulations to Angus Gould who has been selected into the U20 Athletics Australia Team to compete in Germany June-July this year. We look forward to hearing from you while there and post event . http://www.athletics.com.au/home/news/news/2013/april/germany_and_taiwan_the_next_s

__** 30 April 2013 **__
See the AGM and Awards page for Michael's PowerPoint presentations for awards and records. Feedback indicates it was a good night and the audience really enjoyed hearing special moments recounted by our panel of London athletes, Lauren Boden, Richard Nicholson, Louise Ellery, Katherine Proudfoot and our official Owen Heness.

Cheers Dianne


 * NCGA Awards 2012/13 **


 * **Males - Age Awards** || **Winner** ||
 * Open || Brendon Reading ||
 * U20 || Angus Gould ||
 * U18 || Ben Watson ||
 * U16 || Joel Findlay ||
 * U14 || Callum Burns ||
 * **Females - Age Awards** || **Winner** ||
 * Open || Lauren Boden ||
 * U20 || not awarded ||
 * U18 || Zoe Hunt ||
 * U16 || Shannon Nutt ||
 * U14 || Annamaria Leszczynska ||
 * **AWD Athlete of the Year** || Louise Ellery ||
 * **AWD Junior Athlete** || Mikaela Dingley ||
 * **Club Person of the Year** || Owen Heness ||
 * **Farewells** ||  ||
 * Treasurer Extraordinaire || Barbara Wagstaff ||
 * Official/athlete || Peter Sinfield ||
 * **Point Score - Males** ||  ||
 * 1st @ 761 points || Patrick Cape ||
 * 2nd @ 629 points || Lachie Calvert ||
 * 3rd @ 449 points || Jack Walters ||
 * **Point Score - Females** ||  ||
 * 1st @ 493points || Claire Yung ||
 * 2nd @ 336 points || Annamaria Leszczynska ||
 * 3rd @ 333 || Lara Sinclair ||
 * 3rd @ 449 points || Jack Walters ||
 * **Point Score - Females** ||  ||
 * 1st @ 493points || Claire Yung ||
 * 2nd @ 336 points || Annamaria Leszczynska ||
 * 3rd @ 333 || Lara Sinclair ||
 * 3rd @ 333 || Lara Sinclair ||

__** 26 April 2013 **__
Congratulations to NCGA athletes Annie Leszczynska; Gabby Hunt, Callum Burns and Rebecca Morling who are part of the U13 ACT Little Athletics Team competing on Sunday at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Canberra. The weather will be great so get along and support our Little Athletes. Check the program at: http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~aact/Results/ALAC_2013/

REMINDER - NCGA Awards Presentation Night & AGM
===**The North Canberra-Gungahlin Athletics Club Committee invites all m** embers, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, family and supporters to the 2012-2013 **Annual General Meeting and** **Presentation of Club Awards, commencing from 6.30pm Monday 29th April 2013 in the MacArthur Room, Ainslie Football Club. R** SVP by Sunday 21st to Dianne Calvert: dcalvert@grapevine.net.au===

====**We will have a Q&A session with Lauren Boden, Kath Proudfoot, Louise Ellery, Richard Nicholson and Owen Heness on their experiences at the 'London Games 2012 ' and we have a few farewells so really hope to see you there.**====

__** 18 April 2013 **__
Congratulations Lauren on your selection to the Australian team for (400m Hurdles) at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

__** 17 April 2013 **__
The High Noon Winter Competition commences for 2013 on Sunday 19th May. The dates for subsequent Sunday events have been booked for

Dianne Calvert will call for Officials and Volunteers
19th May- only shot put for throws [infield closed] [|Program]

2nd June [|Program]

23rd June

14th July

28th July

11th Aug

1st Sept

22nd Sept - only shot put for throws [infield closed]

__** 12 April 2013 **__
**Katherine Proudfoot** [F35/36] wins gold in discus at the Australian Open Championships in Sydney today. A throw of 26.08m gives her an A qualifier for the IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon (FRA) - Congratualtions

Open Men's Decathlon has finished up this evening and congratulations go to **Patrick Cape** achieving 8th position at 6952. fourth Australian over the line.

__** 10 April 2013 **__
Running through Winter? The ** North-side Schools Cross Country ** commences again with registration on Sunday 28th April. For more information please check this flyer:

And if you are keen why not compete at the ** Merimbula Fun Run ** end 26th May. There are 5km & 10km events, with individual and team prizes. Both courses will be IAAF certified.

More information is available online: Website: [] Facebook: []

Online registration is now open: [] If you wish to enter a team, you will need to set this up first via the online registration site, so your members can join.

NCGA Awards Presentation Night & AGM
===**The North Canberra-Gungahlin Athletics Club Committee invites all m** embers, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, family and supporters to the 2012-2013 **Annual General Meeting and** **Presentation of Club Awards, commencing from 6.30pm Monday 29th April 2013 in the MacArthur Room, Ainslie Football Club. R** SVP to Dianne Calvert: dcalvert@grapevine.net.au===

__ 3 April 2013 __
The Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC) will be held in Canberra over the weekend of 26-28th April. Several of our U14 North's athletes have been selected to compete in the U13 events. Congratulations to Gabby Hunt, Annamaria Leszcznska, Rebecca Morling and Callum Burns.

** 2012-2013 Athlete Point score **
Congratulations to North's athletes, we have had a big season taking out the top male points, female points and the Overall Club point score for 2012-2013.Well done! Go to: http://www.athleticsact.org.au/2012-2013-results/2012-2013%20Final%20Points%20Score.pdf?attredirects=0

__** 17 March 2013 **__
=Australian Junior Championships, 2013 Perth: Results= =Congratulations to all our junior NCG athletes=

**Rohan Vergano** U20M **Triple Jump 2nd** with a performance of 14.15m; High Jump at 1.86m

**Jarred Parrello** U17M 200m 11th with a performance of 23.94sec; 100m 11th at 11.82

**Ben Watson** U17M **2000m Steeple 2nd** with a performance of 6.23min; 1500m 12th at 4.16min; 3000m 10th at 9.09min

**Jordan McGarry** U18W Triple Jump 6th with a performance of 11.07m; Long Jump 8th at 5.16m

**Maddison McGarry** U18W 400m 5th with a performance of 57.69sec

**Angus Gould** U20M **Long Jump 1st** with a performance of 7.45m

**Jack Walters** U20M Long Jump 11th with a performance of 6.49m

**Zoe Hun**t U17W 5000m Race Walk 4th with a performance of 25.44min

**Annie Leszczynska** U14W 100m 7th with a performance of 13.35s; **200m 2nd** at 26.04s; **400m 2nd** at 58.87s; **80H 3rd** at 13.05s

**Gabby Hunt** U14W **3000m Walk 2nd** with a performance of 16.17min

**Reilly Shaw** U20M **3000m Steeple 1st** with a performance of 9.41min

**Joel Findlay** U16M 6th with a performance of 9.17min; 2000m Steeple 6th at 6.19min

**Callum Burns** U14M **3000m Walk 1st** with a performance of 14.50min

**Shannon Nutt** U15W **High Jump 3rd** with a performance of 1.61m; Long Jump 7th at 4.95m; **Triple Jump 3rd** at 10.85m

=Perth Track Classic 16 March 2013=

**Angus Gould** Open Men **Long Jump 3rd** with a performance of 7.31m **Lauren Boden** Open Women **400m H 1st** with a performance of 57.12s **Reilly Shaw** Open Men **1 Mile Herb Elliott 1st** with a performance of 4.18min

 NCGA Awards Night, Presentation & AGM
===**Scheduled to be held 6.00pm Sunday 28 April 2013 in the MacArthur Room, Ainslie Football Club - keep it free! A detailed email will go out to all Members before Easter.** ===

 Athletics in the ACT - are you our future?
Congratulations to all junior North Canberra-Gungahlin athletes who were selected for the Australian Junior Championships to be contested in Perth next month. If you are traveling for the event please consider a short summary of your experience at Australian Juniors post event...we do like to hear what our members are competing in and achieving.

 Success in Adelaide for North Canberra-Gungahlin athletes
Following on from the ACT Combined Events in January, Lachlan Calvert and Claire Yung traveled to Adelaide to compete in the Australian U15 - U20 Junior Combined Events which was conducted around the Adelaide Track Classic on 16-17th February. Lachie Calvert [U20 Decathlete] achieved a PB in overall points earning a Silver medal for the event while Claire Yung [U15 Heptathlete] also achieved a total points PB coming home with a Silver medal. Well done to you both for doing so well in extreme conditions of 39 deg both days of competition.



Angus Gould competed in the Open Long Jump at the Adelaide Track Classic on Saturday 16th and with a jump of 7.44m earned the Bronze medal.

ACT Combined Events Championships

**The 2013 Combined Event Championships were held on January 27th & 28th.**
[|https://www.athleticsact.org.au/]
 * Combined Event Championships results including individual AACT All Comers see the AACT webpages**

Dianne Calvert ACT Combined Events Team m. 0413 221 988 h. dcalvert@grapevine.net.au w. dcalvert@nla.gov.au



For more information please email Deb Moran atfcaact@live.com.au

 * ACT Combined Events 2013 - Online Registration NOW OPEN**
 * ACT Combined Events 2013 - Online Registration NOW OPEN**
 * ACT Combined Events 2013 - Online Registration NOW OPEN**

Please enter early to ensure you are ready to go next January for the ACT Combined Events, Sunday 27- Monday 28 January. There are a good range of AACT races on offer as well and some field events. For the full program and online entry please go to the AACT website at:

http://www.athleticsact.org.au/act-combined-event-championships

For more information contact Dianne Calvert, dcalvert@grapevine.net.au or 0413221988 President, NCGA & Schools Cross Country m. 0413 221 988 This year the //Athletics ACT// board has been drafting a __[|Strategic Plan for 2013-2015]__. It has been condensed from the previous plan (2009-2012). The draft plan is attached below.
 * Dianne Calvert **
 * Feedback please **
 * Feedback please **
 * Feedback please **

AACT Board are asking for member input on the plan by Thursday December 6. If you have feedback on the plan please send to me by 4 Dec. Thanking you Dianne Calvert


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** Monster Sports Nutrition, Belconnen **
Is organising a fundraiser for the ** Heart Foundation **, by attempting the worlds biggest beep test, ** "Beat the Beep" **

"Heart disease and mental health are two of the major health issues facing Australians today. Regular exercise is not only beneficial for reducing the risk of heart disease, but has shown to improve feelings of well beings and is a great way of bringing people together in a healthy environment. Beat the Beep is a Guinness world record attempt to have the most people simultaneously undertaking the Beep test. The event aims to draw in Canberrans from all corners of the community. The Goal is to raise awareness of the benefit of physical activity in prevention and treatment of heart disease and improvement of mental health. All while being a part of a world record attempt and raising much needed funds for the nominated charities. This event aims to engage many different community groups within Canberra and the surrounding region, including families, sporting groups, community organisations and people young and old"

Tentative date is May 4th - More details on when and where will follow soon.

__**NCGA Uniform Review**__
The Committee has taken all the feedback into account for the two designs on offer. It is a very close call with most opting for one or the other being happy with either...tough call. I will ask the Committee to decide which pattern we go with and start ordering ASAP. The feedback came from either athletes and parents who viewed and felt materials of the prototype, or a number of emails from officials and athletes.

= JOIN NCGA FOR SUMMER 2012-2013 =

Registrations are open for North Canberra-Gungahlin Athletics


 * Athletes 12yrs before Dec 2012 and older
 * Technical Officials & Club Volunteers - register free
 * Go to Athletics ACT: [|https://www.athleticsact.org.au/]
 * Register online and choose NCGA as the preferred club
 * Uniform: Barbara Wagstaff, Treasurer 0403 339 563
 * NCGA web: https://ncgathletics.wikispaces.com/
 * Contact: Dianne Calvert, President 0413 221 988
 * Summer competition: commences AIS Sat 13 October @ 4pm
 * NCGA will host the inaugural BBQ for the 2012-13 season

The program for the the first 4 meets is also available: [|Click here] for the details
 * The Athletics ACT 2012-2013 Summer Series dates is now available . ** The first meet will be held on Saturday October 13.

**2012 Paralympic Results:**
Club Throw: 818pts @ 15.24m
 * [|Louise Ellery]**

Discus Throw: 956pts @ 25.22m Bronze Medal Shot Put: 984pts @ 9.76m
 * [|Katherine Proudfoot]**

100m Wheelchair Sprint: 15.23sec 4 x 400m Relay Wheelchair Sprint: Bronze Medal
 * [|Richard Nicholson]**

U12G 3kms Gabby Hunt 14.05 U14B 3kms Callum Burns 12:41 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U16B 4kms Joel Findlay 15:11 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U18B 6kms Reilly Shaw 23:01 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> U18B 6kms Lachlan Calvert 23:16 =**Australian Road Walking Championships - 26/08/2012**= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U12B 2kms Spencer Burns 10:51 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U14B 3kms Callum Burns 15:03 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U14G 3kms Gabby Hunt 15:30 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">U16G 5kms Zoe Hunt 28:02 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Open 20kms Brendon Reading 1:30:42
 * Australian All Schools Cross Country Oak Bank Race Course - 25/08/2012**

=**NCGA athletes going to London 2012**=

__**Olympic Games**__
Congratulations on your semi final race, 56.66sec
 * Lauren Boden**- 400m hurdle.

__**Paralympic Games**__

 * Katherine Proudfoot** – discus and shot put




 * Louise Ellery** – seated throws




 * Richard Nicholson**– wheelchair 400m / 100m / 400m relay

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 * Casey || Baker || Under 14 || 400m ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Mitchell || Baker || Under 14 || 3000m Walk || Mitchell ||  ||   ||
 * Spencer || Burns || Under 14 || 800m || 3000m Walk ||  ||   ||
 * Callum || Burns || Under 15 || 3000m Walk ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Gabby || Hunt || Under 15 || 3000m Walk ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Annamaria || Leszczynska || Under 15 || Long Jump || 400m || 90m HD || 200m HD ||
 * Rebecca || Morling || Under 15 || Triple Jump ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Kane || Allan || Under 16 || Triple Jump || High Jump || Long Jump ||  ||
 * Joel || Blackmore || Under 16 || 800m ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Keira || Bobbin || Under 16 || 400m ||||  ||   ||
 * Mitchell || Braithwaite || Under 16 || 3000m |||| 2000m Steeple ||  ||
 * Rebecca || Jarvis || Under 16 || 800m ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Nicholas || McEwen || Under 16 || Long Jump || 200m || 400m ||  ||
 * Shannon || Nutt || Under 16 || Triple Jump || High Jump ||  ||   ||
 * Laura || Pease || Under 16 || Discus || Javelin ||  ||   ||
 * Nicholas || Tanner || Under 16 |||| 2000m Steeple ||  ||   ||
 * Matt || Walters || Under 16 || 100m HD || 200m HD ||  ||   ||
 * Clare || Yung || Under 16 || Discus || 90m HD ||  ||   ||
 * Joel || Findlay || Under 17 || 800m || 1500m || 3000m ||  ||
 * Zoe || Hunt || Under 17 || 5000m Walk ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Richard || Allan || Under 18 || 110 HD || Long Jump || Triple Jump ||  ||
 * Jarred || Parrello || Under 18 || 100m || 200m ||  ||   ||
 * Lara || Sinclair || Under 18 || 400m HD ||||  ||   ||
 * Ben || Watson || Under 18 || 1500m || 3000m |||| 2000m Steeple ||
 * Lachlan || Calvert || Under 20 || Long Jump || Pole Vault || 4 x 400m ||  ||
 * Jordi || McGarry || Under 20 || Triple Jump || Long Jump ||  ||   ||
 * Maddison || McGarry || Under 20 || 200m || 400m ||  ||   ||
 * Reilly || Shaw || Under 20 || 1500m |||| 3000m Steeple ||  ||
 * Rowan || Vergano || Under 20 || Triple Jump || Long Jump || Javelin ||  ||
 * Lara || Sinclair || Under 18 || 400m HD ||||  ||   ||
 * Ben || Watson || Under 18 || 1500m || 3000m |||| 2000m Steeple ||
 * Lachlan || Calvert || Under 20 || Long Jump || Pole Vault || 4 x 400m ||  ||
 * Jordi || McGarry || Under 20 || Triple Jump || Long Jump ||  ||   ||
 * Maddison || McGarry || Under 20 || 200m || 400m ||  ||   ||
 * Reilly || Shaw || Under 20 || 1500m |||| 3000m Steeple ||  ||
 * Rowan || Vergano || Under 20 || Triple Jump || Long Jump || Javelin ||  ||
 * Rowan || Vergano || Under 20 || Triple Jump || Long Jump || Javelin ||  ||