2014/15 Committee

Chairman Darron Blanch

Secretary Suzy Murphy

Treasurer Alison Dunning

Club Coach Marilyn Pearson

Equipment Officer Trevor Coyte

Grounds Officer Laurie Fairweather

Registrar Kelly Hall

Championship Officer Susan Ferrier

Uniforms Officer Kellie Black

Computer Operator Susan Ferrier

Publicity / Website Susan Ferrier (Temp)

Records Officer Susan Ferrier

Centre Manager Karen Blanch

Officer for Officials Milton James

Age Manager Meegan Keller

Canteen Belinda James

Fundraising Melissa Chapman

Zone Representatives Susan Ferrier

Kelly Hall

Parks Representatives Meegan Keller

David Donnelly

Laurie Fairweather

Newsletter No. 8 – 19th March, 2015

We have come to the end of our regular season, and have been very fortunate with the weather conditions

to successfully get 20 nights of competition completed. A big thank you to all the parents who have helped

out this season - you have all contributed to making this season a great one for our kids, and our Friday

nights could not run without you. Thank you to all athletes who have been a part of the 2014/15 season,

and we look forward to seeing you all together again at our Presentation Night. Don’t forget to RSVP by

this weekend if you’re coming along.

For 39 of our athletes the season will culminate in the State Championships this weekend. We wish all our

athletes the very best of luck with their events at the State Carnival and look forward to celebrating all your

successes in our next newsletter.

State Championships

If your child is competing at the State Championships, please make sure you check the program for their

event times, call room times and location. The full State program has been loaded onto the front page of

our website, and includes all the information you should need, along with athlete lists/lane draws for each

event. Some Frequently Asked Questions have also been added to the end of this newsletter, so please have

a read through this also. Please note some events move from Saturday at Regional to Friday night at State,

so make sure you check your events. Events with a W next to them will be held on the warm up track,

which has its own Call room separate from the main track Call Room, so please check the program

carefully.

Our club will aim to obtain seating in the Bay 5 or 6 area of

the grandstand. Please check the whiteboard at the entry to

the venue, or the club facebook page, to find where we are

seated. Please check-in with the Team Manager (Susan) to

let us know when you arrive, and also let us know if you are

withdrawing from any events so that we are not searching

for athletes for events in which they are not competing.

Should you need to contact me for this or any other reason

over the weekend, you can do so on 0402 917 126.

As with any Championship event we have been allocated

jobs to do at State, and parents of all participating athletes

are required to help. We still urgently require 2 helpers

for the U15 Boys Triple Jump event starting at 7:15pm

on Friday night, so please contact Susan or Milton ASAP if

you can assist. Thank you to all those who have already put

their names down to help out, and please ensure you report

to your events in plenty of time.

Competing athletes will need to be in full uniform, including

the correct singlet/crop top and shorts, as well as

registration, age and Jetstar patches on the front of the

Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre

2014-15 Summer Season

“Family, Fun and Fitness”

www.kblac.org.au

uniform, and the 150 number on the back of the uniform. Athletes who are not in full uniform with patches

firmly attached WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. Should any athletes require Jetstar patches or

150 numbers (cost is $1.50), please see Susan at the carnival.

For those who have placed a pre-order for State Merchandise, these can be collected from Susan at the

carnival. For everyone else, there will be a range of State merchandise available for sale at the venue, but

get in early as the queues can get very long!

To keep up to date with events across the weekend, be sure to check out the live results at

http://nswathletics.info/lansw/

Presentation Night – Change of venue to Windsor RSL!

Presentation Night for our U6 – U17 athletes will be held on Friday 17th April. Please note there has been a

change of venue due to renovations occurring at The Richmond Club, and we will now be at Windsor RSL.

The formalities will be starting at 6pm sharp, so please arrive and be seated before then. Athletes will be

seated at tables with their age groups and food will be provided for them, while there will be additional

seating at the back of the room for parents and family members.

For catering purposes please RSVP to 0402 917 126 or email s.ferrier@bigpond.com stating your child’s

name and age group by the end of the State Carnival on Sunday 22nd March. There will be a list at the State

Carnival on which you can RSVP, or there is an event set up on our facebook page so that you can advise

whether or not you will be attending. It is important that we know athlete numbers to ensure there is

sufficient seating and food for everyone.

A reminder to all State Athletes to please bring your State Jackets on the night so we can get a team photo.

After the formalities have ended, we will be having a disco using the same great DJ as in previous years!

Dates to remember this Season

State Championships – March 20th-22nd at SOPAC

Presentation Night – Friday 17th April at Windsor RSL

State Cross Country & Road Walks Entries Close – Wednesday 17th June

State Cross Country & Road Walks – Sunday 5th July at Scheyville National Park

New Records:

The following athletes have broken club records since our last newsletter.

6th March:

Lianna Davidson broke the U12 Girls Discus record with a throw of 27.84m.

Lauren Russell broke the U17 Girls Triple Jump record with a jump of 11.10m.

13th March:

Lianna Davidson broke the U12 Girls Javelin record with a throw of 27.89m.

Riley Howarth broke the U12 Boys 1500m record in a time of 5:08.02.

Tiny Tots Presentation

Presentation Night for our Tiny Tots was held on

Friday 6th March. After their usual activities, the Tots

were cheered on by the big kids for their first ever race

on the straight track. They were then presented with

their medals and lollybags, and enjoyed a free sausage

sandwich and a slushie. A big thank you goes to all of

our wonderful Tiny Tot helpers who devote their time

each week to help the Tots learn new skills and most

importantly have fun! Well done to all involved.

State Cross Country and Road Walk Championships.

KBLAC will once again be hosting the State Cross Country and Road Walk Championships at Scheyville

National Park on Sunday 5th July. The Cross Country events are open to athletes in U7 – U17 age groups

and the Road Walk events are open to U9 – U17 athletes. Both individual and team medals are awarded.

There is a $10 entry fee for this championship (which covers both the run and the walk) with entries

closing on Wednesday 17 June 2015. There is also a late entry fee of $25, with late entries closing the

following Wednesday.

Race Distances are as follows:

Cross Country: Road Walks:

U7/U8: 800m U9/U10: 1200m

U9.U10: 1500m U11, U12, U13: 1500m

U11/U12: 2000m U14, U15: 2000m

U13, U14, U15: 3000m U17: 3000m

U17: 4000m

As the host club, we will need volunteers to help out with running the canteen and BBQ on the day. If you

are available to help out even for a short time on the day, please contact Susan (0402 917 126) or Laurie

(0404 661 688).

KURRAJONG TRAINING SQUAD RESULTS by Marilyn Pearson

Australian Junior Athletics Championships, SOPAC,

Wed 11th-Sun 15th March, 2015

Five athletes from the Kurrajong Training Squad competed at the Australian Junior Championships at

Homebush from the 11th - 15th March. There were some very inspiring performances with some huge

personal bests recorded.

Most successful athlete was Caitlyn Ferrier, running another personal best in the U14 400m final to score a

Bronze medal in a very fast time of 59.49s. Tully Murphy jumped his way into the U15 Triple Jump final

with a gigantic 70cm PB where he placed an excellent 6th. Phoebe Young also performed well with 6th in

Long Jump and 9th in Triple Jump.

A good race also from Renee Hardy competing up an age in the U14 3000mW for 8th with another PB.

Matilda Ryan had a very exciting race in her 800m heat lowering her personal best again by 2 seconds and

making her very first National final.

Individual results:

Caitlyn Ferrier U14G 400m Final BRONZE medal 59.49s (PB), 200m heat 5th 27.92

Phoebe Young U14G Long J 6th 4.93m, Triple J 9th 10.09m

Matilda Ryan U14G 800m Final 8th 2.34 (PB heat 2.22.86)

Renee Hardy U14G 3000mW 8th 16.42.66 (PB)

Tully Murphy U15B Triple J 6th 12.24m (PB)

Additional KB athletes also competing were Shayne Campbell and Alanah Wiblen. Shayne threw an

impressive 52.08m in the U17 Boys Javelin to take home a Bronze Medal. Competing at her very first

Nationals was Alanah Wiblen who finished 19th in the 80m hurdles in a time of 14.55s.

Sydney Track Classic

Two Kurrajong Training Squad athletes were invited to compete in the

Sydney Track Classic during the evening of Saturday 14th March at

Homebush. Sara Klein was again amongst the placegetters in the 400m

hurdles with 3rd place in another good time of 59.11s, while Jack Bangel

finished an excellent 6th place in 55.34s. Unfortunately a strong

headwind again affected times in the event. Sara flies to Melbourne at the

end of the week for the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge on Saturday.

The following week Jack, Sara and sister Kirsty, who will be contesting

the 10,000m race walk, will travel to the Gold Coast for the Australian

Open Championships.

KBLAC kids were also out in force at the Sydney Track Classic to see some of Australia’s top athletes in

action, including Dani Samuels and Melissa Breen. World 800m record holder David Rudisha was also a

big drawcard and crowd favourite.

Results:

State Multi Event Championships, Sat 7th - Sun 8th March, 2015

KBLAC sent a small contingent to this season’s State Multi Event, held at Sydney Olympic Park instead of

the usual Regional venue. The weather was

considerably better than the downpour athletes

received at last year’s event, and conditions were

favourable for the athletes. Best performed of the

KBLAC representatives was Georgia Portelli,

finishing 7th in her age group for our only Top 10

finish. Well done to all athletes who took part.

KBLAC results were as follows:

Georgia Portelli (U11 Girls): 7th of 42 athletes with 4151 points.

Shot Put 9.53m (734), Long Jump 3.68m (707), Discus 29.67m (835), 60m Hurdles 12.53 (583), 100m

15.74 (761), 800m 3-18.86 (531).

Cameron Ferrier (U11 Boys): 22nd of 31 athletes with 3198 points.

Shot Put 3.97m (294), Long Jump 3.48m (600), Discus 13.08m (375), 60m Hurdles 13.67 (418), 100m

16.19 (672), 800m 2-41.31 (839).

Michael James (U12 Boys): 11th of 35 athletes with 3754 points.

Shot Put 6.43m (432), Long Jump 3.98m (640), Discus 12.39m (225), 60m Hurdles 10.67 (829), 200m

28.94 (867), 800m 2-42.77 (761).

Olivia James (U13 Girls): 19th of 29 athletes with 2926 points.

Shot Put 3.83m (285), Long Jump 3.40m (513), Discus 21.21m (472), 80m Hurdles 19.77 (306), 100m

14.81 (785), 800m 3-04.74 (565).

Caitlyn Ferrier (U13 Girls):

Due to her commitments at Nationals a few days later, Caitlyn elected to only compete in the 100m at State

Multi. She placed 2nd in the 100m in 13.54 (941 points).

STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS FAQ'S

The 2015 Little Athletics NSW State Track & Field Championships will be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 20, 21 & 22 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. Below are some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the event: -

Q What time does the event start? A The first events will begin at 5.30pm on Friday 20 March 2015. The program is fully timed. Athletes in track events must attend the call room 20 minutes prior to the start time. On Friday evening, athletes in field events 1 to 10 go directly to the relevant field event area 20 minutes before the start time. On Saturday and Sunday, the first events commence at 8am. Athletes in track events report to the call room 20 minutes prior to the start time. On Saturday, athletes in field events 19 to 29 report directly to the relevant field area. On Sunday, athletes in field events 54 to 64 report directly to the relevant field area. Please note that some of these events will take place on the warm up track.

Q Am I able to find out at what time a certain event will take place? A The list of events, with call room times and start times has been published and is available on the website in the Competitions, Championships section, as well as in the program for sale at the event. (www.lansw.com.au).

Q What is the call room? A The call room is where athletes are marshaled prior to each event.

Q. Is there a call room on both the main track and warm up track? A. Yes, there is a one call room at the main track and one at the warm up track. Athletes in events on the warm up track (track and field) will report to the call room at the warm up track 20 minutes prior to the start of their event, with the exception of the first lot of field events where athletes report directly to the field event area.

Q How do athletes know when to go to the call room? A NO calls will be made. All events have scheduled start times. The list of events shows both the call room time and start time of every event. It is the responsibility of all athletes to report to the call room at the listed time. If by any chance the program runs behind time, then the required adjustment to call room times will be announced. The call room will be located near the entrance to the marathon tunnel which leads onto the track. The warm up track call room will be located on the left as you enter that track (left of grandstand).

Q When will the opening ceremony take place? A The Opening Ceremony will take place at 9.15am on the Saturday.

Q What spike lengths are allowed at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre? A The maximum allowable spike length is 7mm for the track and long jump, and 9mm for the high jump. Reminder that athletes in the U10 to U17 are the only athletes permitted to wear spike shoes.

Q Can I use my own starting blocks? A No private starting blocks are permitted at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. Fully adjustable blocks will be made available as required. Starting blocks are only to be used by athletes in the U10 to U17 age groups.

Q How do you progress from a heat to a final? A With up to 24 competitors in each event, there are 3 heats for track events from 70m up to and including the 400m. In these events, 1st and 2nd placings plus the next 2 fastest times shall proceed to the final (making a total of 8 in each final). In the 800m there will be 2 heats of (up to 12). The first 6 placings plus the next 4 fastest times will proceed to the final (making a total of 16 in each final).

Q How will athletes be placed at the start for events that use a pack start, now that there are 24 competitors? A In the 3km, 1500m and walks, the fastest 16 qualifiers will be placed randomly on the front line and the remaining athletes will be placed behind them.

Q Will programs be available at the championships? A Programs will be on sale during the weekend for $5 each.

Q. Where can athletes warm up? A On the warm up track ONLY when no circular events are being held. Athletes must only use the back straight. Other grass areas located behind the grandstand on the main arena and are also used for warm up. For the athletes’ safety, implements cannot be used during warm up.

Q How do I find other people from my centre? A A board will be placed near the entry to SOPAC. The first representative of each centre to arrive should write on this board the bay/area in which they will be sitting.

Q Can we bring eskies/food into the venue? A Yes, you can bring eskies/food into the venue, but it can only be what you have brought from home. Please note that Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre has a catering contractor, therefore NO pre purchased take away food or hot drinks eg. McDonald’s, Subway, Gloria Jeans etc. can be brought into the venue. People who bring eskies/bags through the gate should be aware that security will be doing bag checks upon entry. Glass, alcohol and sharp objects will not be allowed and will be confiscated.

Q. Will there be live results at this championship? A. Yes, results will be published. You can view the live results by going to www.nswathletics.info/lansw 2015 State

Q. Can we bring bikes/skateboards/scooters into the venue? A. No. There are bike racks outside the main gate entry where they can be locked and stored. (Make sure you bring your own lock). Skateboards and/or scooters are not permitted to be brought into the venue.

Q Can we bring our pets? A No pets of any kind are permitted at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. If you bring a pet you will be asked to leave the venue immediately.

Q. What time will the gates open? Gates will open at 2.30pm on Friday and 6.30am on both Saturday & Sunday. Gate entry fee is $5 per person per day, children Under 18 free. A 3-day pass will also be available to purchase on Friday, at a cost of $12 per person, which will cover entry for all 3 days. There is NO pensioner concession. Entry is FREE for Athletics Australia accredited coaches. To gain free entry coaches will need to produce their current accreditation card at the gate showing name and expiry date. Please ensure that you endeavour to have the correct change available, to avoid congestion and delays.

Q Where do we park? A Parking areas for the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre are parking stations P1 and P4. Entry to SOPAC is via the gates at Edwin Flack Drive – NOTE: This is the only entry open to the public. Access to the warm up track is via the main entry gate on Edwin Flack Drive.

Please Note: If you park in P2 (near Aquatic Centre), you will need to walk around the stadium to gain access to the venue. It is strongly recommended that you do NOT park in P2 unless you’re happy to walk around. Please make sure members of the centre allow sufficient time to walk from the car park to the athletics stadium. Ample parking will always be available in P1. A flat rate of $15 applies to the parking stations. If you wish to pay the reduced parking rate, you must get a flat rate voucher (available from the Information Officer) prior to leaving the venue

Q What should centre parent/helpers wear at events? A All centres should advise their parent/helpers that they must wear closed in shoes on the field, as a safety precaution.

Q. Can mobile phones be used whilst on one of the arenas? A. No. Mobile phones CANNOT be used on either the main or warm up tracks and should not be taken onto the field.

Q If we have a query, who should we see? A The Information Officer is located at the back of the grandstand near the announcer, opposite the canteen. This is the best place to go to at first. The Information Officer will then point you in the right direction.

Q If an athlete or spectator is injured or sick, where do they go? A The First Aid area is located under the grandstand, near to where the athletes leave the track/field.

Q What happens in the case of a wet or very hot weekend? A The event will go ahead. The carnival management will continuously monitor the conditions. In the case of lightning/thunderstorms, the Little Athletics NSW Lightning Guidelines will be referred to. In the case of very hot conditions, the Little Athletics NSW Hot Weather Guidelines will be referred to. In the event of extreme weather conditions the carnival management will advise of the contingency plan. Events may need to be delayed or postponed.

Little Athletics NSW encourages all athletes to: -

including a hat, when not participating in a trial or an event

– before, during and after events

Q Can shade structures, such as tents be erected? A Any centre/person erecting a shade structure MUST ensure that it is well secured on all corners. In the interests of safety, venue management will require that any shade structure that is not properly secured is taken down. Shade structures must not impede any access way.

Q. Are there reserves for finals? A. Yes, 2 reserves are named on all lane draws for all track finals. If reserves wish to be considered they must present to the call room with other finalists. Once the event has closed and all finalists who are present have had their names marked off, they are moved to outside the call room. If an athlete (who was listed as a finalist) has not reported to the call room, then the first reserve will be added to the final at this time.

Q What is the ruling on centre uniform? A Full centre uniform MUST be worn, which includes age patch on the front left hand side of the uniform; McDonald’s registration number on the front of the uniform top; Jetstar sponsors patch on the front right hand side of the uniform top and centre number on the back. If these numbers are not worn, then the athlete will need to purchase a replacement at the Information Area - $10 each for centre and registration Number. The registration number cannot be modified in any way and the red border must be showing. Approved centre uniform must be worn on the presentation dais.

Q How do I nominate for the U13 State Team and what do I need to know? A All U13 athletes competing at the LANSW State Track & Field Championships come under consideration for selection in the 2015 NSW State Team to compete in the Asics Australian Little Athletics Championships in Perth on 26 April.

There is no nomination process but all U13 State medalists will be given a NSW Athlete Availability & Contact Form during their medal presentation ceremony. The form needs to be signed and returned to the Information Officer at the ground immediately. The team will be finalised on Monday, 23 March and the athletes selected will be contacted by phone between 5pm and 9pm on that day. All dates in the NSW State Team itinerary are compulsory. The State Team itinerary, team selection policies, conditions of selection, the NSW team Code of Conduct, FAQs, past ALAC results, rules of competition, championship records and the program of events can be found on the website under Competitions.

It is the responsibility of all prospective team members, their parents/guardians and their coaches to read and make sure they understand the relevant policies and how they operate. If anyone has a specific query in relation to the intended meaning or operation of the policies, they can contact Little Athletics NSW on 02 9633 4511 or 1800 451 295 or admin@lansw.com.au.

Q How do the Para Events work? A All events will be conducted as multi-disability events. Competitors will compete against a multi-disability standard time or distance for their classification. Placings will be determined by the competitor’s time/distance calculated against a percentage of the multi-disability time/distance. Track events will conducted as timed events.

Field events will be restricted to three trials per athlete.

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The Para events will be conducted according to the LANSW Rules of Competition (2014 Edition). It is the responsibility of all athletes, their parents/guardians and their coaches to make sure they understand the relevant rules and how they operate. (To find these rules go to the NSW section of the Little Athletics website. Click on ‘Competitions’, then ‘Rules of Competition’).

For further information, contact Little Athletics NSW on 9633 4511 or 1800 451 295.