THOMPSON ESTATE ATHLETICS – May Newsletter

Results

Australian Athletics Championships

The month started with three TEES athletes, Rachel Dodds, Trista Moxham and Yarnell Fischer attending the Australian Athletics Championships held in Perth. These were also Selection Trials for the Commonwealth Games.

They all achieved wonderful results and we are very proud of their efforts. Rachel came first in her AWD 200m race and in doing so set a new world record for her classification!  Trista recorded personal best performances for her events and Yarnell, aged 17 years, was the youngest competitor in the open Men’s Division for 200m. and his performance has placed him as someone to watch out for in the future in Australian Men’s athletics.

Queensland Cross Country Relays

TEES entered six teams in the Cross Country Relays. It was a very successful event for TEES and we have already gained new members because of it. Special thanks to Nathan Swan for running an extra 4km just after his wonderful 2km run, to help the U18 team.

Fundraising

Fundraising continues all year thanks to  Maree Stevens and Robert Cole. The BBQ held at Bunnings was very successful.  Thanks to all who gave up some of their ANZAC Day holiday to help.

Supporter Polo Shirts $20.

These are on display for sizing at the club. Athletes receive a free dress shirt when they have registered.  We also have old tee-shirts that will be sold off as training shirts for $5.00 each.

Training Fees for TEES

$5 per week or $20 a month. $8 per week for a family. It is an honesty system at present, however everyone is strongly encouraged to contribute.  It is cheap at the price and is to help cover the costs of running the club.  Envelopes are just inside the door.

Registration

Anyone who has not paid registration fees, they are now well overdue for the Winter Season which runs from 1 April to 30 September 2010. If you are competing in any Queensland Athletics events,  you need to register with both Queensland Athletics and Thompson Estate. Tui has stated that this also applies to competitors at the Downunder Meet .  This can be done by going to the QA website www.qldathletics.org.au and following the instructions for registering online. If you are returning members your login details should have been emailed to you. If you have problems contact registrar@thompsonestateathletics.com.au.

If you are just training at the club and not competing in QA events you still need to pay the Thompson Estate Fee which covers insurance. This can also be paid for online on the QA website.

Kris Ashton also sends this information to everyone:

DOWN UNDER MEET

JULY 2ND,3RD & 4TH

For those athletes and families who wish to stay at the Gold Coast for this meet, there is accommodation available at The Runaway Bay Motor Inn.

The Motor Inn offers Motel Style accommodation. Each room consists of the following

· Queen bed and 2 singles

· Ensuite and Kitchenette, including microwave, bar fridge, jug toaster crockery and cutlery.

· All bed linen and towels are supplied and the rooms have daily servicing.

· Reverse cycle air con and ceiling fans. There is also and ironing board, LCD t.v and cmplimentry tea, coffee, milk and biscuits.

The complex also offers a licensed restaurant or room service.  There is access to a solar heated swimming pool if your game!  The rooms sleep a maximum of 4 people and the costs are as follows....

· 3 people $155.00  per night   (approx $52 per person per night)

· 4 people $175.00  per night  (approx $42 per person per night)

If you require accommodation for the Down Under there are 2 ways you can book.

You can contact Runaway Bay Motor Inn directly on

5537 5555 (reservations@runawaybaymotorinn.com.au)  or contact Kris Ashton on  0448 069 747 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Please note that 1 nights accommodation is required when a booking is made and if booking is cancelled outside of 30 days a refund will be given, with the exception of a $30.00 cancellation fee.

If you are a 2 person or 1 person requiring accommodation, it would be helpful if you could organise this between yourselves, and who you would like to share with.