President’s Message
Welcome to the August 2013 newsletter of the Sydney Pacific Athletic Club...a club that is in “fast forward” in Track & Field.
In my first term as President I experienced a very exciting 2012-13 summer season with great performances from both new and long standing Sydney Pacific athletes. Congratulations to:
Tim Leathart and Adam Rutter on representing Australia at the 2012 London Olympic Games
Peter Crombie who became the 6th inductee into theAustralian Masters’ Athletics Hall of Fame. Peter's track career spans 53 years of which 30 of these have been in Masters. Peter was recently honoured with Life Membership to Athletics NSW.
Tim is representing Australia in the 4 x 100m relay at the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow this month. Another great achievement.
At the recent Australian half marathon championship and representing NSW, Amy Stafford finished 6th and Emma Collyer finished 7th.
Our Club
The Sydney Pacific Athletic Club was formed in the late 1980s. It is a club for junior, senior and masters athletes and is located on Sydney’s northern beaches and northern suburbs. It operates from two venues:
The Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen, and
Turramurra Memorial Oval, Turramurra.Sydney Pacific’s values include “enjoyment, self improvement, commitment, sportsmanship and friendships”.
The 2013 AGM and PRESENTATION DAY
The AGM and Presentation Day was held on Sunday 21 July 2013 at the St Ives Showground. It was very well attended and was followed by a BBQ lunch.
Emma Collyer, Club President commented on:
The new Club uniform that was introduced in 2012-13
The very impressive summer season’s results at all levels
The Club’s requirement to find several additional coaches
New initiatives for 2013-14 that include the development of a new Club website, the launch of a regular Club newsletter, and targeting schools and Little Athletics Centres with the aim to attract new members to the Club, and
That in 2012-13, the Club had 140 registered members, up by 35 from the previous season. The goal is to increase active membership to over 200.Emma thanked all those who were involved with and assisted the Club during 2012-13.
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The 2012-13 Summer Season in Review (1) (
The recently concluded 2012-13 Australian Track & Field summer season was one of most successful seasons in the club’s recent history. Highlights of the season include:
Australian 2012 Olympic Team Representatives
Tim Leathart (4 x 100m Relay) and Adam Rutter (Race Walking) were selected in the Australian Olympic Team for the 2012 London Olympics.
Tim is coached by John Patchett, a member of the Sydney Pacific Coaching Team, and Adam’s 1st coach was Bill Nappin, also a member of the Sydney Pacific Coaching Team.
Adam is with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra.
A fantastic achievement.
NSW Inter Club Competition and NSW Club Championships
Sydney Pacific athletes competed at the Athletics NSW Inter Club and All Comers competitions during the 2012-13 season.
In the Six Round Interclub Competition for juniors, seniors and masters which concluded in December 2012, Sydney Pacific finished in a very credible 10th place out of 44 participating clubs.
At the January 2013 NSW Club Championships, Sydney Pacific finished in 3rd place out of 24 competing clubs. This was an outstanding result given the size of the club when compared with some others.
A great season’s achievements and a credit to all athletes and coaches.
NSW and Australian Junior Championships
At the Australian Junior Championships that were held in Perth in March 2013, Sydney Pacific’s performances were outstanding. They included:
1 Gold medal: Cameron McEntyre U15 Javelin
3 Silver medals: Falito van Woerkham U15 Javelin; Lucy Frances U15 Walk; Jacob Winston U14 High Jump
5 Bronze medals: Sean Fitzsimmons U20 400m and 4x400m relay; Amy Bettiol U20 Walk; Cameron McEntyre U15 Discus; Harrison Mavin U14 Walk.There was an excellent turnout of Sydney Pacific athletes at the NSW Junior Championships that were held at SOPAC in February 2013. The results were very impressive with top 8 positions achieved in a wide range of events and a medal tally of:
2 Gold medals: Cameron McEntyre U16 Javelin; Harrison Mavin U14 Walk
5 Silver medals: Sean Fitzsimmons U20 400m; Evan Clothier U20 400m Hurdles; Amy Bettiol U20 Walk; Lucy Frances U16 Walk; Hayden Millican U14 Walk
6 Bronze medals: Jacob Winston U14 High Jump, U14 Long Jump and U14 Triple Jump;Evan Clothier U20 Long Jump; Falito van Woerkham U16 Javelin; Aiden Kerr U16 Walk.
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The 2012-13 Summer Season in Review (2) NSW and Australian Senior Championships
At the Australian Senior Championships that were held in Sydney in April 2013, Sydney Pacific’s performances were outstanding. Tim Leathart competed in the 100m and 200m, Robert McIntyre in the 400m, Jared West in the 800m, Danny Brandwood in the 400m Hurdles, Nathan Connor in the Long Jump and Annaliese Gardiner in the 100m.
Tim won the silver medal in the 100m and was placed 5th in the 200m
Jared won the bronze medal in the 800m
Danny was a finalist in the 400m Hurdles
Nathan was a finalist in the Long Jump
Robert reached the semi finals of the 400m.Sydney Pacific’s results at the NSW Open and AWD Championships held at SOPAC in
February 2013 were also outstanding with top 8 positions achieved in a number of events and a medal tally of:
3 Gold medals: Tim Leathart 100m and 200m; Mark Howard Triple Jump
6 Silver medals: Angelique Booth 20+ 100m AWD and 200m AWD; Amy Bettiol 5,000m Walk; Robert McIntyre 400m; Jared West 800m; Danny Brandwood 400m Hurdles
2 Bronze medals: Amy Stafford 10,000m; Nathan Connor Long Jump.NSW and Australian Masters Championships
At the Australian Masters Championships that were held in Canberra at Easter 2013. A world record was smashed by 24 seconds by the Australian W60 4x800m team of which Sydney
Pacific’s Paula Moorhouse is a member. A magnificent performance by Paula and her team.
Sydney Pacific’s performances were outstanding and the medallists were:
3 Gold medals: John Searle M65 High Jump and Long Jump; Wayne Marriott M55 100m Hurdles
8 Silver medals: Wayne Marriott M55 Triple Jump; Christopher Brack M45 100m, 200m and 4x100m Relay; Krzysztof Wardecki M40 400m, 400m Hurdles and 4x100m Relay;Sam Odede M35 60m
4 Bronze medals: Paula Moorhouse W60 400m and 800m; Wayne Marriott M55 Long Jump; Dave Isackson M50 200m.A good number of Sydney Pacific’s masters’ athletes competed at the NSW Masters Championships that were held at SOPAC in March 2013. The results were amazing:
23 Gold medals: Paula Moorhouse W60-64 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m; Louise Smallwood W60-64 60m and 100m; John Sturzaker M80+ Discus, Hammer, Javelin and Weight Throw; John Searle M65-69 High Jump and Long Jump; Wayne Marriott M55-59 100m Hurdles; Michael Lynch M45-49 400m and 800m; Michael Gedz M45-49 60m, 100m and 400m; Christopher Brack M45-49 200m; Krzysztof Wardecki M40-44 400m; Sam Odede M35-39 100 and 200m; Nick Fuller M30-34 400m Hurdles
10 Silver medals: Janelle Delaney W40-44 Shot Put; Linda McDowell W55-59 200m;Louise Smallwood W60-64 200m and 400m; Graham Allomes M65-69 Javelin; Martin Lynch M60-64 60m and 100m; Wayne Marriott M55-59 Long Jump and Triple Jump; Dave Isackson M50-54 100m; Christopher Brack M45-49 400m; Krzysztof Wardecki M40-44 200m
5 Bronze medals: Linda McDowell W55-59 100m; Graham Allomes M65-69 200m; Dave Isackson M50-54 200m; Krzysztof Wardecki M40-44 60m and 100m
Lenore Lambert: 4th in the W40-44 60m, 100m and 400m and 5th in the W40-44 200m
Wayne Marriott: Top 8 in M55-59 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 400m Hurdles.Sydney Pacific Athletic Club
2013-14 Office Bearers
Congratulations to the newly elected office bearers for 2013-14:
President Emma Collyer
Vice President Angus McEntyre Secretary Michelle Winston
Treasurer Amy Stafford
Publicity Officer Robert McEntyre Statistician Ian Morgan
Registrar Ian Morgan
Assistant Registrar Sussi Fitzsimmons Committee Member Bill Nappin
The Coaching Team
At Narrabeen
Coach Events Contact Details
Peter Crombie ATFCA Level 4 Sprints Mobile: 0409 829 909
Email: [email protected] Laura Honeysett ATFCA Level 2 Sprints and Relays Mobile: 0417 403 742
Email: [email protected] Nett Knox ATFCA Level 2 Jumps and Sprints Mobile: 0402309 326
Email: [email protected] Martin Lynch ATFCA Level 5 Sprints and Relays Mobile: 0418 268 425
Email: [email protected] Ian Morgan ATFCA Level 4 Sprints, Hurdles, Relays,
Middle and Long Distance. Triathlon Level 1
Mobile: 0409 794 749
Email: [email protected] Tony Morphis ATFCA Level 2 Sprints, Hurdles and Middle
Distance
Mobile: 0411 102 693
Email: [email protected] John Patchett ATFCA Level 4 Sprints, Hurdles and Relays Telephone: 9451 9499
Email: [email protected] At Turramurra
Coach Events Contact Details
Angus McEntyre ATFCA Level 2 Throws and General Training Mobile: 0407 208 676
Email: [email protected] Bill Nappin ATFCA Level 4 Race Walking and Middle
Distance
Mobile: 0404 008 744
Email: [email protected]
What’s been happening at Narrabeen and Turramurra
Narrabeen
We have wrapped ourselves up for the winter period. The various groups continue to train and some athletes have been competing in a range of winter competitions. The juniors are preparing for their various school competitions.
Tim Leathart has now left for the World Championships in Moscow.
The soccer players have departed permanently from the centre of the field.
Turramurra
Warren Martin, a long standing, successful and highly respected Sydney Pacific coach (sprints, hurdles, strength and conditioning) at Turramurra Oval, retired from his Club Coaching role in March 2013. Warren’s contribution to developing and mentoring young athletes and other coaches has been outstanding and both greatly appreciated and valued.
Angus McEntyre re-established throws coaching at Turramurra Oval in December 2012.Sydney Pacific Athletic Club
2012-13 Club Awards
Congratulations to all those who were nominated for awards and to those who received the awards at the 2013 AGM and Presentation Day:
Masters Athlete of the Year (Male) Ken Raupach Masters Athlete of the Year (Female) Janelle Delaney Sprinter of the Year (Male) Sean Fitzsimmons Sprinter of the Year (Female) Leigh Whiteside Middle Distance Athlete of the Year (Male) Jarred West Middle Distance Athlete of the Year (Female) Amy Stafford Distance Athlete of the Year (M & F) Emma Collyer Walks Athlete of the Year (Male) Harrison Mavin Walks Athlete of the Year (Female) Lucy Francis Hurdles Athlete of the Year (M & F) Jack McArdle Throws Athlete of the Year (M & F) Cameron McEntyre Jumps Athlete of the Year (Male) Mark Howard
Jumps Athlete of the Year (Female) Melissa Fitzsimmons Junior Encouragement Award Becky Whitehead
Junior Rising Star Award Jacob Winston
Service to Athletics Award Warren Martin Sydney Pacific Athlete of the Year Award Tim Learthart
Athletes’ Profiles
Cameron McEntyre Paula Moorhouse John Searle
“Had a really good year in 2012. Best thing was that I competed every weekend and was injury free”. John Searle
Age Group: Juniors (age 14) Main events: Javelin, discus and shot put
Goals: To be the tallest in my family; doing my best
Achievements: 2013 Australian U15 javelin champion and NSW U16 javelin champion
Coach: Angus McEntyre Likes these other activities:
Rugby, play station, cooking chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cakes
Favorite foods: Mum’s cooking, nacos, maccas, real Aussie burgers, chocolate chip cookies and
chocolate cakes.
Age Group: Masters
Main events: Sprints and Middle Distance
Goals: To be the best I can Achievements: Member of the Australian W60 4x800m team that smashed the world record by 24 seconds.
Multi medallist at both the National and State Masters’ Championships.
Coach: Antony Morphis Likes these other activities:
Sleeping, having fun, eating good food, getting dressed up, shopping and looking at good bodies
Favorite foods: Chicken, hot spicy and good Italian food.
Age Group: Masters
Main events: High jump and long jump
Achievements: John was one of Australia’s leading master’s athletes in 2012-13.
John won both the high jump and long jump in every competition in which he entered e.g. Interclub, State, Nationals, Oceania and Gold Coast.
John set new state records in both the long jump (5.05m) and high jump (1.52m), an Australian record in the high jump of 1.52m, and was ranked 6th in the world for high jump in 2012.
For enquiries, please contact
Emma Collyer, President
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0405 608 379
