email: admin@thompsonestateathletics.com.au

The Crackerjack Carnival has come to our grounds again so we will be relocating for the next two weeks.

Training will be at Morningside AFL, entry to this is on Riding road, please see the map below, we will be using the junior facilities. They have floodlights, a bbq area and a comfortable area for parents to wait if they wish to.

 

Training will commence as per normal 6.30pm, and athletes are to pay in an honesty box $3.00 for use of the facilities.

We will all meet at the AFL club house and then commence with training as of Monday 31 May 6.30pm.

Please ensure you bring as per the norm track suit, correct foot attire and drink bottles.

FUNDRAISING AT CRACKERJACK

One of our major fundraising events is about to take place next weekend, the CRACKERJACK Carnival. 4,5 & 6 June.

T.E.E.S. needs your help in manning food and ice-cream stalls.  The shifts are only 4 hours long and it gives you free entry into the Carnival.  Please indicate which shifts you are available to help with.

SHIFTS WE NEED COVERED.

Friday.              6 – 10 pm

Saturday           9am – 1pm

Saturday           1pm – 5pm

Saturday           5pm – 9:30pm

Sunday             9am – 1pm

Sunday             1pm – 4:30pm

Free admission for workers.  We need adults for food services and younger ones to service an ice-cream van. Please return Email with the time you can help to - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Athletes are also asked to participate in a march-past in full club uniform. We will advise you of the time later!

Uniforms

Track suit orders can be given to Bernice on Monday nights.  Avril will have all club uniforms available for try-on and purchase on Monday 14th June.  Club shirts are free to registered athletes. Parents and others may purchase supporter's shirts for $20.

Registration

If you are competing in any Queensland Athletics events,  you need to register with both Queensland Athletics and Thompson Estate.   This can be done by going to the QA website www.qldathletics.org.au and following the instructions for registering online, or you can now go to the TEES website and click on JOIN in the menu. 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.

 

Upon commencing training – all athletes will be required to sign into a training register – along side their name. Insurance requirement.

 

Downunder Meet

Registration for 13-open athletes for Downunder via www.sportscredentials.com.au

 

For accomodation issues contact

Kris Ashton on  0448 069 747 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Cross Country

Congratulation to the following TEES athletes who have competed at Regional School Cross Country events -  Nathan Swan, Nic Laidlaw,  Samantha Poulter, Miela Goodchild,   Kurt Frampton, Callum Davies, Luke Kingdon, Conor Goodchild, Sam Jones, Daniel Rolley, Samantha Whitting, Katrina Robinson

 

Apologies to anyone I have missed.

 

Nathan Swan, Daniel Rolley, Samantha Whitting and Katrina Robinson all qualified to compete at the State Championships to be held at Bald Hills in July. Well done and Good Luck!

 

Also in may, QA held their Queensland All Schools Cross Country Champs.The following athletes competed in races often with more than 80 competitors in them:

 

Jordan Kingdon           7years 6th

Christabel Kingdon      9years 3rd

Katrina Robinson       10 years 1st

Samantha Whitting    10 years 3rd

Eloise Schlect           10 years 23rd

Miela Goodchild         10 years 12th

Daniel Rolley              10 years 1st

Nicole Swan               11 years 43rd

Luke Kingdon            11 years 2nd

Kurt Frampton           11 years 12th

Callum Davies           11 years 13th

Conor Goodchild        12 years

Nick Laidlaw              16 years  21st

 

Here are a few pictures from the relays, there are lots more here.

 

 

 

Events

There are two cross country events that TEES runners should try and get to in June. They are:

 

Redlands Cross Country: Jenny Lund Shield

Saturday 5 June, 2.30pm
Capalaba State College - School Road, Capalaba    and

Queensland Cross Country Champs

Saturday 12 June, Yeronga Park, School Road Yeronga

For more details on these events go to www.qldathletics.org.au

 

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.

TEES entered 6 teams at the Qld Cross Country relays today.  Well done to all the athletes.

See photos here.