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Western Province Athletics www.wpa.org.za
July 2012 Newsletter
EditorialEditorialEditorialEditorial The Western Cape has embraced the sudden bitterly cold and wet winter conditions. The events
calendar also depicts the normal winter trend with a lot fewer events scheduled for the coming
month. We must encourage clubs and commissions to prepare for the upcoming season that begins
after the school holidays.
The Cross Country league events show some positive increase in numbers notwithstanding the
weather conditions. Our Junior and Master category events are experiencing a total new era with
very good participation and quality performances. It is the senior category that lacks participation in
both male and female performances. This situation is not healthy for WPA and we must concentrate
on this field of athletes to ensure growth. It is true that all athletes are not participating in Cross
Country but history has proven itself time and again that every school, club or province that
competes during the winter bares the fruit in the season that follows.
Road Running and Race Walking are also experiencing a much more widely spread fixtures
calendar with much fewer events. We are in a fortunate position where we are able to host an
event each weekend. This is the time that the clubs must ensure that we maintain the high standard
of events that we normally host in WPA.
The Track & Field athletes have performed exceptionally well with Roscoe Engel winning a gold
medal as part of the relay team and Juanita Stander winning the silver medal in the women’s pole
vault at the African Senior Championships in Benin.
WPA is thrilled to announce that the licence numbers purchased to date stands at 9725 senior
licences and 870 junior licences. We have witnessed incredible growth in the province, which will
place WPA as the second biggest province in the country. We believe we will reach the 11 000 mark
and can easily end the season on a record of 12 000 licenced members in WPA. We ask clubs again
to please submit their completed licence forms to the office as soon as possible as these athletes
need to be placed on the ASA system for licence insurance cover.
Administration in the WPA office under the General Manager with our very dedicated office staff is
continuously improving and serves the clubs in the best possible way. Most of the club administration
is of a high standard. For the first time WPA had to unfortunately cancel an event due to bad club
administration and management. Certain events were hosted over the past month where the
organisation and planning did not serve the province or the athletes that participated in these
events, which is a serious concern.
Information that is distributed at Council meetings, decisions taken, and new implementations, are
not known by all the clubs/members in the Province. Some clubs do have bad administration and
will be under guidance from the Board in the next few months. The Board is available to assist clubs
and not to police the province. We do appeal to all the clubs to ask for assistance to ensure that
their administration is correct. An attitude of zero tolerance will be in place at all times and failure to
comply will reflect negatively on these clubs, members or athletes.
Please remember that all clubs must have a minimum of 20 senior licenced athletes and junior
members that are actively participating across the four disciplines of athletics. Programs must be
followed to ensure a positive outcome from our partnership agreements in the province. Small
empires and personal grievances cannot stop the noble sport of Athletics in WPA.
The upcoming events on the national ASA calendar in the province are the SA 21km Championships
on the 26th of August in Tokai as a closed event with participating provincial athletes. This is followed
by the Cape Town Marathon on the 23rd of September and the SA Race-walk 50km Championships
during October. This is the first time that we have three events on the national calendar and we wish
to call on all members and clubs for support and assistance, let the province be proud and
honoured to host these events.
Athletics Regards
Jakes Jacobs
CCCCommission News ommission News ommission News ommission News RACE WALKING
As race-walkers, we mostly have a vague idea that you are allowed 2 warnings for contravention of
correct race-walking technique, with a 3rd warning leading to disqualification.
An extensive document on the new IAAF 2012 rule changes are available on the IAAF website in
electronic PDF format. Follow the link:
http://www.iaaf.org/mm/document/06/28/89/62889_PDF_English.pdf. You will find rules pertaining to
all track and field disciplines with the Race Walking section starting from page 216. What the rule
book does not discuss is the exception to the rule within the final 100m of a race where instant
disqualification can be imposed even though the athlete has not had any prior warnings. No
mention is made either of the generally accepted condition that an athlete wears apparel keeping
their knees exposed.
The most important change in the rules for the Race Walking fraternity is the change in the wording
of a “Caution” (previously “warning”) issued by a Race Walking Judge to a race walker who is
potentially in contravention of these race walking rules.
The word “Caution” is now simply replaced with Yellow Paddle indicating the bent knee “chevron”
or the lifting “squiggle”.
In other words a race walk Judge may present a “Yellow Paddle” in the event of an athlete breaking
any of the 2 race walking rules, however the same Judge may not show a Yellow Paddle to the
same athlete for the same offence twice. In essence a race walker could get 2 Yellow Paddles from
the same judge; one for loss of contact and one for a bent knee. If the race walker does not correct
his/her technique the judge must issue a Red Card after which the athlete is no longer being judged
by that particular judge.
When three Red Cards from three different Judges have been sent to the Chief Judge on the same
athlete, the athlete is disqualified and he shall be notified of his/her disqualification by the Chief
Judge or a Chief Judge’s Assistant by being shown a red paddle.
This is a worthwhile document to read for anybody who is keen to learn more about the rules
pertaining to track and field but hopefully our WP race-walkers are all well within their legal race-
walking technique.
The next 10km League Walk takes place on 22 July at the Zevenwacht Mall. Until we see you there,
just keep on walking…
ROAD RUNNING
Running Road Races
Running races should be a great experience and is the measure to examine your level of fitness.
Running appeals to the wider athletic community and there are the elite athletes’ right through to
the "back of the pack" athletes. To ensure everyone has a great race, there are elements needed
to be in place.
Running Race Reminders
• Parking: Get to a race early. There are times, such as experienced at UWC 10km where the
venue used at previous races, was not available. This created a problem and you needed to park a
distance away. On the subject of parking, park to ensure the parking area can take the maximum
amount of cars. One carelessly parked car can block access to another vehicle. Do not take
valuables to a race and leave any tog bags hidden in the boot of your car. According to the
police, most break-ins are into vehicles where goods are visible. Races should all have a tog bag
security so make use of those. Parking at times is at such a premium so try share lifts with a mate.
• Race Entry: Entry fees increased as at April 2012. The entry fee is a guide for the WPA clubs
and races cannot charge more than the determined entry fee. Clubs can charge less but not more
unless by special arrangement by WPA Council. Race flyers all have to be approved by WPA and
should appear on the WPA website. Check the race entry fee and come to the race with the
correct cash amount. Trying to give change on the morning of a race causes delays. Make sure
you have the correct race entry card. Very often people working at race entry tables are volunteers
who do not necessarily know the rules. Race entry areas are sometimes small, so once you have
purchased your entry card, fill in your card at the allotted area and move out of the area. When it is
cold it is tempting to stay in a warm area, if you do make sure you are not blocking the entrances.
At some venues, in the interest of safety, one way traffic is imposed, follow the rules. Do not try
entering the area against the flow. This was seen at the recent Brackenfell race.
• Race: Some runners get to the race early and wait on the start line. This is perfectly
acceptable. Some of the faster runners arrive at the last minute as they have been warming up.
Faster runners try to be accommodating to those runners who have arrived early. Everyone needs to
be behind the start line when the gun is fired. If you arrive after the gun has been fired, please
remember you do need to cross the start line. Running abreast in the race can cause problems.
One of the joys of running is the camaraderie and very often as many as four runners can be seen
strung across the road. This does cause problems as it is difficult to pass. If it is an out an back run, it
also can be a safety hazard as there are runners on both sides of the road as we saw at the Mamre
15km race. Also if it is a relay race and a longer race as we had at Bay to Bay earlier this year, the
runners who were doing the full race encountered slower runners running abreast who had had a
fast first leg runner. This did create a problem and spoiled the chances of those full distance athletes
doing a good time.
• Marshals: Marshals are appointed and together with the traffic officers are there to ensure
your safety. On the morning of the race things can go wrong and last minute changes are made to
ensure your safety. Please do not cross unless the marshal or traffic officer has indicated you to do
so. So often one runner crosses a road inappropriately and then everyone just follows. This is a
dangerous practice. Remember we are running in the road and there will be vehicles on the road.
On the busier routes such as at the recent Brackenfell race who will be asked to stop for traffic.
Marshals are volunteers and have in most cases got up and gone to their positions a lot earlier than
you have got up. Please be polite and do not take out your frustrations on these people.
• Water/Coke Tables: There are rules regarding the stations along the route. The allocation is
three water sachets per runner per station. However, sometimes the race entries far exceed the
expectations so if you only need one sachet, please do not take three. Refuse boxes should be
placed so you can dispose of the empty sachet. If this is not the case, please keep the empty
sachet until you find somewhere to dispose of it. Sew your licence number as a pocket on the front
of your vest as it makes a great place for that empty sachet. Please do not throw your empty
sachet into the bushes along the road. Race organizers have to clean the route after a race and
sachets thrown into bushes create extra work. Remember, a route not properly cleaned, will not be
allowed by the City next time.
• Finish: At some races the entries far exceed the entries expected or manageable on a
manual basis. It would be great to have timing chips but this would increase race entry fees. This
was something seen at both the Lighthouse run and Constantia Village this year. Be patient, stay in
the order as you cross the line. Remember to put your finish entry into the finish sachet and put on
the board or in the box provided. We are very aware of the pirate runners who run races. This is not
acceptable. Please do not throw the finish sachet away as the race organizers have the added
expense of replacing any missing sachets.
• Medical: Licenced runners are covered by insurance for medical incidents while running.
Please report an incident to the race referee.
At the halfway stage of the 2012 Powerade League, last year’s winners - ARD Athletic Club - is again
leading the standings.
The Powerade League is the inter-club participation competition for WPA Road Running and is
designed to encourage maximum participation by club runners in the selected events. Each finisher
earns a point for their club. A weighting factor enables clubs of all sizes to compete.
The 2012 league consists of 10 monthly events, ending in October. Prizes will be awarded at the WPA
Awards function in November.
The events in November and December will count for the 2013 league.
A club’s best 8 scores count. With this in mind it is interesting to see that ARD has already “sacrificed”
two events, so they will have to be competitive in all the remaining events. Top Form in second place
however have good scores in all events to date so can afford to “drop” one or more of the
remaining events. It should remain competitive up to the final event.
The remaining events of the 2012 Powerade League are:
EERSTERIVER 15 23/06/2012
DAVE SPENCE MEMORIAL 10 08/07/2012
ATLANTIS 15 25/08/2012
CAPE TOWN MARATHON 42 & 10 23/09/2012
GUN RUN 21 & 10 14/10/2012
Please remember that only permanent licensed runners count for points. It is therefore essential that
members supply their license numbers on the entry cards otherwise they will be excluded.
If you have any questions regarding the league points please feel free to contact Chris
Goldschmidt chris.goldschmidt@chep.com
The full list of positions is shown below. Please note that there are a few minor changes compared to
the version that was distributed on email as a result of corrections.
POWERADE ROAD LEAGUE 2012
CLUB CHALLENGE SERIES (MASS PARTICIPATION) BEST
8 scores
Club Club Event RAW ADJUSTED
Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL TOTAL
Position after 5 events Red HillKoebergCentury CityGlenryckBrackenfellEersteDave SpenceAtlantisCape TownGun Run
1 ARD 65 54 100 100 64 100 418 300
2 Top Form 172 100 96 94 100 94 484 296
3 In Touch 84 72 98 60 94 98 422 290
4 Telkom 60 94 72 86 88 96 436 278
5 M. Plain Titans 112 80 90 90 92 86 438 272
6 Itheko Sport 653 52 94 96 44 80 366 270
7 Ommiedraai & Friends 90 37 92 88 40 84 341 264
8 Edgemead 310 82 86 92 72 82 414 260
9 RCS Guguletu 234 86 70 50 96 78 380 260
10 Plexus Durbanville 366 90 40 46 90 74 340 254
11 Pinelands 212 74 84 80 78 70 386 242
12 Celtic Harriers 479 78 80 76 80 56 370 238
13 Strand 215 96 10 10 82 60 258 238
14 Vodacom Striders 60 42 78 84 42 76 322 238
15 Nedbank 165 62 58 66 98 62 346 226
16 Ravensmead 49 10 88 82 54 50 284 224
17 Easterns Kraaifontein 58 10 24 74 56 90 254 220
18 Sanlam 102 28 64 64 30 92 278 220
19 West Coast 300 68 76 48 76 42 310 220
20 Tygerberg 268 20 66 78 10 72 246 216
21 Blue Downs 30 10 0 40 86 88 224 214
22 Atlantic 380 88 50 12 70 28 248 208
23 NB Multi Sport 555 70 42 56 68 68 304 206
24 Melkbos 41 66 68 18 60 64 276 198
25 Century City 58 10 74 72 38 48 242 194
26 Acsis VOB 857 98 54 22 36 40 250 192
27 Brackenfell 298 56 60 70 58 20 264 188
28 SAP 30 32 0 18 84 66 200 182
29 Bidvest 55 10 38 98 10 44 200 180
30 Defence WP 167 50 52 52 12 46 212 154
31 Bellville 277 48 26 10 50 54 188 152
32 RWFL 328 10 46 54 10 52 172 152
33 Foresters 68 92 10 0 46 10 158 148
34 Old Mutual 81 37 10 58 52 26 183 147
35 Multi Sports Maniacs 20 76 20 26 18 32 172 134
36 Metropolitan 167 26 30 34 66 18 174 130
37 Eskom Gijimas 73 12 12 38 48 38 148 124
38 Stragglers 20 10 56 26 14 30 136 112
39 Fit 2000 25 15 0 10 62 34 121 111
40 Helderberg Harriers 130 18 32 42 10 36 138 110
41 Eersterivier 59 10 62 36 10 10 128 108
42 Hout Bay 111 84 10 0 10 0 104 104
43 Atlantis Harriers 30 0 82 10 10 0 102 102
44 Orak 25 10 0 26 16 58 110 100
45 Southern Striders 35 60 16 18 10 22 126 100
46 Khayelitsha 39 10 10 62 0 24 106 96
47 Wildrunner 85 10 48 30 10 14 112 92
48 Acsa 20 10 0 68 10 0 88 88
49 Elsies River 26 0 0 0 74 12 86 86
50 Satori 80 64 0 0 10 10 84 84
51 Sacs Old Boys 40 44 0 10 26 10 90 80
52 Spartan Harriers 303 40 10 10 24 16 100 80
53 Fish Hoek 179 58 10 0 10 10 88 78
54 Correctional Services 51 10 28 14 34 0 86 76
55 Harfield Harriers 120 34 10 10 32 10 96 76
56 Langebaan Strandlopers 63 22 44 10 10 10 96 76
57 Farnese 27 46 0 0 10 10 66 66
58 Mr Price WP 20 0 0 44 20 0 64 64
59 UCT 214 10 14 32 10 10 76 56
60 Mamre 20 10 35 0 10 0 55 55
61 WP Cricket Club 60 10 0 10 28 10 58 48
62 Somerset Striders 44 24 0 10 10 10 54 44
63 Pick n Pay 46 10 0 10 22 10 52 42
64 Mates 45 30 0 10 0 0 40 40
65 Darling 1 0 35 0 0 0 35 35
66 Macassar 20 15 0 10 10 10 45 35
67 ATC 210 10 10 10 10 10 50 30
68 CPUT 70 0 10 10 10 10 40 30
69 Herbalife 20 10 20 0 0 0 30 30
70 Resbank 24 0 20 0 0 10 30 30
71 UWC 205 0 10 10 10 10 40 30
72 Groot Constantia 30 10 0 0 10 0 20 20
73 Arcelor Mittal 50 10 0 0 0 0 10 10
74 Bonteheuwel 32 0 0 0 10 0 10 10
75 Hewat 20 10 0 0 0 0 10 10
76 Namakwa 45 0 0 10 0 0 10 10
77 Asics 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
78 Chaeli Sports & Rec. 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
79 Ravensmead Jnr AC 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
80 South Peninsula 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
81 TM Mbiza 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
82 WC Sports School 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL COURSES: 2012 - 2013
COURSE
DATE
TIME
FACILITATOR/S
Level 1
Track Events
Field Events
16 July 2012
17 July 2012
18 July 2012
19 July 2012
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
N. Abels
N. Abels / C. Piedt
C. Piedt
G. Burgess
Time Keeping
(Road Clocks)
25 July 2012
19h00 - 21h00
K. Harlock
Level 1
Road Running
Cross Country
14 August 2012
15 August 2012
16 August 2012
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
C. Goldschmidt
C. Goldschmidt
B. Oliver
Level 1
Track Events
Field Events
20 August 2012
21 August 2012
22 August 2012
23 August 2012
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
N. Abels
N. Abels / C. Piedt
C. Piedt
G. Burgess
Starting
Theory
Practical (In season)
4 September 2012
19h00 – 21h00
V. Desai
Level 1
Road Running
Cross Country
11 September 2012
12 September 2012
13 September 2012
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
C. Goldschmidt
C. Goldschmidt
B. Oliver
Level 2
Track Events
Field Events
17 September 2012
18 September 2012
19 September 2012
20 September 2012
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
19h00 – 21h00
J. Arendse
J. Arendse
G. Burgess
C. Le Roux
Check and Mark
(Assizing)
10 / 11 October 2012
19h00 – 21h00
C. Le Roux / G. Burgess
Electronic Timing
Theory
Practical
19 October 2012
20 October 2012
19h00 – 21h00
12h00 – 14h00
J. Evans
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 – TBC
Club News Club News Club News Club News HARFIELD HARRIERS
Following the news of the death of Andrzej Okreglicki, we would like to
honour him. Right: Andrzej receiving his permanent number from
Helderberg Harriers, vice-president James Duncan, at last year's Mr Price
Winelands marathon on 19 November 2011.
BIDVEST ATHLETIC CLUB
BIDVEST ATHLETICS CLUB
will be hosting the
Saturday 21st July 2012
at the
Strandfontein Sports Complex,
Spine Road, Strandfontein
Pssssssst ……….
this one is gonna be very different so make a date to be there!!!!!
SSSh!!! We gonna have a pikkie run for the 3 to 5 years ……
(Limited to first 50 entrants)
MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS
GIFTS/PRIZE MONIES TO CATEGORY WINNERS
1ST MALE & FEMALE
Enquiries: Mark – 083 375 7621 or Tony – 082 947 5102
RAVENSMEAD
Rewarding Effort and Excellence
“Nothing beats the feeling of being rewarded for your efforts; and nothing beats the feeling of
rewarding efforts”
With the above quote in mind, acknowledging performance is part of
Ravensmead Athletic Club’s objectives. After several delays, the 22 June
2012 became a night to remember. Not only did the club celebrate the
awards evening, we also celebrated a milestone – the Club’s 30th
anniversary.
The MC for the evening (walker and master athlete of the year 2011),
Willem Fransman Jnr, kept the audience well entertained and took us
back with snippets from the past 30 years, like the price of bread, a litre of
petrol that cost R1.75 and car of the year, the Ford Escort. (MC Willem Fransman)
6th Western Province Cross Country League
The keynote speech by John Stewe, a fellow runner and club member, was inspirational. His theme
for the event was “Running is not just about running” and “there is more to runing than just running...”
This made us think, and so should it make you also think. Doesn’t it make you wish you were there?
The club will soon have this on CD/DVD for those interested in hearing his inspiring message.
Because this events included the 30th anniversary celebration of the club, we were priviledged to
have some of the founder members, Carlisle and Sharon Newman and past members, in our midst.
Calla, as he is fondly known, took us back to the early years. It became clear that the roots of this
club run very deep, and it was fitting that Calla lit the first candle that symbolized the start of a
special club 30 years ago. A candle was lit for each past and present leadership who sustained the
existence of the club. Taking the very first step 30 years ago (against all odds) was significant to
carve a path for decades to come. Lives were shaped, formed and transformed through athletics
(Running is not just about Running!!!). Now 30 years later, members of RAC count themselves
priviledged and blessed to be part of such a historical club that has produced athletes of high
quality and caliber and pledge to continue on this trend.
Our esteemed guest, Jakes Jacobs, president of WPA, put our sport into perspective. Our awards
evening took place at the time the Baby Boks won the junior rugby world cup for the first time. In
Jakes’s words – “… in that field, 15 guys are sad, and 15 guys are happy. But with running everybody
is happy when the final whistle is blown. You can stand alongside greats such as Vladimir Kotov, our
own Zintle Xiniwe and others at the start, and at the end of the race both are winners in their own
rights, because each one achieved a goal set out before the race (Running is not just about
Running!!!). Also, you can run long after your expiry date, for frankly in running there is no age
restriction.
After the speeches, members were reawarded for their effort and time put in 2011. It was indeed a
delight to see the surprise and excitement on the faces of the recipients, as if the MC was making a
joke when he called out their names. Members received recognition in every category in which they
represented the club, i.e senior, veteran and master. For merit, the awards ranged from the best
times over a certain distance to athlete of the year in the various categories. The best running
couple of the year went to Reggie and Lynette Madjoe. The administrator of the year went to
Abram Madiehe, for his hard work in steering the club in the right direction. The chairperson’s award
went to Elizabeth-Ann Daniels, who worked tirelessly with the fundraising committee to ensure that
the club is financially self-sufficient.
The three main accolades were for sportsman, sportswoman and sportsperson of the year. Abram
Madiehe received the award for Sportsman of the year. He participated in 49 events, covering
850km. Sportswoman of the year award went to Fundiswa Sandi, who participated in 61 events,
covering about 1070km in road running, cross country and race walking. She represented WPA in the
20km championship grandprix and came home in position number 4. And finally, Sportsperson of the
year, went to Fundiswa Sandi. She is certainly not a flash in the pan! She took to running like a duck
to water. We as club members have seen how she has developed since joining Ravensmead AC.
She has flown the Ravensmead flag very high in 2011. You make us proud to be a Ravies. All we can
say about Fundiswa is - Watch this space!!! Fittingly she lit a candle symbolising development and
the future of the club.
(Jakes with Sportsman of the year – A. Madiehe) (Jakes with Sportswoman, Sportsperson of the year – F. Sandi)
The chairperson then mapped the way forward for the future of the club. He pronounced that RAC
is no longer the ugly duckling of the WPA, but a swan – and this must be sustained for the next 30
years. He thanked the founders of the club, our guests, Jakes Jacobs (president of WPA) for always
believing in the club, Carlisle Newman for making and donating the beautiful trophies, Captain
Pietersen (SAPS) and Mr Kosta Theys (Neighbourhood Watch) for always being available to render
safety and security services at our events, Ms Glenda Abrahams for paramedical services, Piet Meyer
(Tygerberg Sports Trust) for supporting the club, Diane …. David Olivier and Bruintjies family for
sponsoring the club events.
Thanks to David Charles for capturing the awesome moments on film; to all the members present
and those who could not make it. And last but not least, the awards committee who worked hard to
make this evening a success. A special salute to Blossom James, for her labour of love for the club.
To our fellow athletes in the WPA, our keynote speaker reminded us that “there is more to running
than just running...”. We are a community, and come from various communities that are in despair
and in great need. So, when you put on those running shoes to take bold steps towards greatness,
take a moment to reflect on this notion - “Running is not just about running” and “there is more to
running than just running...”. Along your way, we urge you to encourage and develop others to
achieve greatness through athletics.
Go Ravies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STRAND ATHLETIC CLUB
TELKOM ATHLETIC CLUB
Comrades 2012
This was indeed the most promising comrades for our club. Out of 56 members 29 made the trip to
Durban. 19 participated in the ultra and 4 runners that ran the events on the Saturday. They were
also part of our support group of 10. We had 4 husband and wife teams of which Bradley and his
wife Chantel did their 1st voyage in Two Oceans and Comrades. Although Chantel picked up an
injury two weeks before Comrades her determination made her finish in a comfortable time. We are
also proud of the father and daughter team, where Merril had no respect for her father and finished
37min in front of him. Our stars of the day are, Randall, who ran his first silver in a time of 07:20 and our
novice, Ismail, finishing in 11:14. Doug Husselmann finished his 14th voyage, the most in our club.
Another husband and wife competition, between Jonathan and Jeanette Cloete, where Jonathon
promised to stop running if his wife ever finished in front of him…..so JC make good to your promise
because Jeanette showed you a pair of heels.
For the 5 for whom comrades OC did not give enough time
to finish, never give up 2013 will be better.
In total our club covered 1629 comrades’ km’s within
12hours…….well done!
To our support team, you were the heroes of the
day…….thank you.
To the Western Province comrades contingent, well done
and looking forward to comrades 2013.
WPA DeveWPA DeveWPA DeveWPA Development lopment lopment lopment WP KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP
Western Province Athletics is committed to increasing and improving kids athletics within the Western
Cape. One of the key roles of WPA is to create opportunities for participation in athletics; our plan
aims not only to achieve the stated objectives but also to make enormous strides in development
within our affiliated clubs and communities.
Western Province Athletics in partnership with the Two Oceans Association will be hosting a Holiday
Camp for 150 children aged from 7 years to 16 years at Vygieskraal Stadium, Athlone, from Monday
2 July to Friday 6 July 2012, 08H30 to 14H00. The holiday programme is an extension of the Kids
Athletics Development Programme which is active throughout the year.
The children will be transported on a daily basis to Vygieskraal Stadium from the following areas;
Athlone, Constantia, Eerste River, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Kraaifontein, Mitchells Plain, Parow and
Ravensmead.
Children will be well entertained and educated in a secure environment with fun teambuilding and
fitness activities, games, educational and life skills, as well as an exciting excursion to the Two
Oceans Aquarium. Children will also receive a healthy and nutritional breakfast and lunch each day.
Interested individuals are invited to attend the holiday programme which will give them an
opportunity to learn more about the progress, objectives and goals of the Western Province Athletics
Development Programme.
JuJuJuJulylylyly Events CalendarEvents CalendarEvents CalendarEvents Calendar
DATE
DAY
EVENT
DIST
TIME
VENUE
CLUB Contact Person Contact No. E-Mail
1-Jul
Sun
CAA African Senior Championships
T/F
Benin
ASA ASA Office
7-Jul
Sat
Orak 12 Hour Race
Var
7:00
Vredendal Sports Grounds
Orak Gerrie Cillers 083 650 0642 gerriecil@telkomsa.net
8-Jul Sun Dave Spence Memorial race 10 7:30 RCS NY 49 Stadium, Gugulethu RCS Guguletu AC Marshall Moiloa 084 650 8758 nbmultisport1@gmail.com
Sun Dave Spence Memorial race 4 7:30 NY 49 Stadium, Gugulethu RCS Guguletu AC Stanley Malange 076 470 8592 ncebax@gmaol.com
10-Jul
Tue
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
11-Jul
Wed
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
12-Jul
Thu
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
13-Jul
Fri
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
14-Jul
Sat
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
15-Jul
Sun
World Junior Championships
T/F
Barcelona, ESP
ASA ASA Office
14-Jul Sat Bastille Day Trail Trail Franschoek Trevor Ball www.trailrunning.co.za
21-Jul
Sat
Leapfrog Gordon’s Bay 21km
21
7:30
WPC
Gordonsbay Spur
Strand AC Lester Burrow 082 424 8547 jlb@telkomsa.net
21-Jul
Sat
Cross Country League 6
CC
Strandfontein
Bidvest AC WPA Office 021 699 0615 events@wpathletics.co.za
22-Jul
Sun
Voet of The Wine Route 10 km
10
7:30
Zevenwacht Mall Kuilsrivier
In Touch AC Pricilla Willaims 076 230 4919 pricilla@radionet.co.za
Sun Voet of The Wine Route 10 km Walk
10 W
7:35
Zevenwacht Mall Kuilsrivier
In Touch AC Marie Uys 082 897 5416 ma@absamail.co.za
Sun Voet of The Wine Route 5 km
5
7:45
Zevenwacht Mall Kuilsrivier
In Touch AC Magda Roos 082 412 9007 mroos@dla.gov.za
22-Jul
Sun
Cape Winter Trail Series 1 of 4
Trail
9:00
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
Wildrunner Event Manager 072 438 3242 info@wildrunner.co.za
28-Jul
Sat
Cross Country League 7 CC
Rocklands
Mitchell's Plain Titans AC WPA Office 021 699 0615 events@wpathletics.co.za
28-Jul
Sat
Hout Bay Trail Challenge Trail
Hout Bay
Claire Ashworth trailchallenge@sports4u.co.za
29-Jul
Sun
Cape Winter Trail Series 2 of 4
Trail
9:00
Paarl Mountain
Wildrunner Event Manager 072 438 3242 info@wildrunner.co.za
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