Well done to Daryl, Jamie and Frank who ran in the 5,000m state championships last night. A special congratulations to Daryl who won the Bronze medal in a very large (36) competitive field.
Also, well done to all the other Ashgrove Rangers who competed in different events throughout the afternoon and evening.
Despite the wet weather earlier in the day, there was a great turnout for the 2011 Ashgrove Rangers Christmas Club Championships at the University of Queensland.
3000m Competitors: l-r Osman, Tim, Hube, Roger and Daryl
The ‘best dressed’ prize went to Tim Gibson who turned up in his wetsuit: perhaps not a Christmassy outfit, but definately appropriate given the wet field, and there were no guarantees that the weather would stay dry.
There were many great - almost record breaking - performances with most competitors trying events they normally do not compete in. For me this was the 200m: - after 50 meters the other competitors were already about 20m ahead of me! I will have to do some training before the next Club Champs…
A big thank you to Rode Meats for sponsoring the BBQ with steaks and sausages and all who brought along the spread of nice salads and sweets.
Junior athletes, Julie and Faye
A special welcome to our dual registered athletes from Arana Hills Little A’s, as many of you are new to the Ashgrove Rangers: it was great to meet you and your parents! The primary school children all received a Chocolate Santa for their efforts.
Cat, Gemma and Eliza
Most placings were rewarded with ribbons, except for the Novelty Relay for which the winners received a box of chocolates to share. Many thanks to those who helped out with the events, and a special thanks to Tom Brandt from the UQ Athletics Centre for his assistance.
The results will be published on this site!
Women Medley Team Shiloh, Gemma, Eliza and Hubertien
Ashgrove Rangers Daryl Second from Right at the Zatopek Steeple Chase 2011
Despite running 11 seconds faster than last year, he placed fourth in this tough and very competitive event. The race was won by Gold Olympian Steeple Chaser Reuben Kosgei from Kenya. Fellow Queenslander and Olympian Peter Nowell finished 3 seconds ahead of Daryl.
It is great to see Daryl in great form this early in the season we wish him a great season for which he has planned a fine selection of training and racing events in Queensland and interstate, with the Olympic Trials in March, which will be held at the same venue in Melbourne – the Lakeside Stadium.
The Club Champs are back! We are back at the newly laid track on Sunday 11 December 2011, at the University of Queensland, St Lucia. Registrations open at 4:40pm for a start at 5:00pm.
This annual Ashgrove Rangers Christmas Breakup/Club Championship meet is open to members, non-members, mums, dads, children, family and friends. However, only registered Ashgrove Rangers can qualify for club awards . You can become a member on the night from $40.
The registration fee is $5pp and allows you to compete in as many events as you like. This year, a bbq sizzle is included in the entry fee. If you are not competing, the bbq is $2.50pp. Please bring BYO salads and other food to share.
Come and have a go at the different events, cheer on the athletes and have a good time. Please take chairs and a picnic blanket to make youself comfortable.
Program of events
5-00 pm Shot Put (W&M)
5-30 pm 1500 metres (W&M)
5-45 pm Long Jump (W&M)
6-20 pm 100 metres (W&M)
6-45 pm 800 metres (W&M)
7-05 pm 200 metres (W&M)
7-25 pm 3000 metres (W&M)
7-45 pm 400 metres (W&M)
8-00 pm 4 x 100 metres (mixed all comers)
8-15 pm Novelty Relay
8-30 pm Presentations
Bronwyn, Hubertien, Annabelle, Clare (l-r)
Albania was a very interesting country to visit and the race was very tough, because of the long journey, some tummy troubles (we were fortunate to have a team doctor) and the heat: 33C! Our team manager Tim Crosbie made a youtube video for all to watch. I hope you enjoy watching it.
Wales was a much more normal experience in terms of mountain running championships: well organised, normal temperatures to run in, less dust and less skidding. Though my studded shoes came in handy, as the grassy slopes of Moel Ellio (mountain near Snowden) were slippery. Event pictures can be found here and here . For further results and information go here: (the pictures on the home page are taken 2 years ago at the previous Commonwealth Champs).
Last but not least, I would like to thank the Ashgrove Rangers for their support, well wishes and congrats. At the world’s i came 42nd, and in the Commonwealth champs 14th (picking up about 3.5 minutes between the two races), both times I came second in our 4 member women’s team.
Hubertien
The new registration year has started, so it is time to rejoin!
Congratulations to Rachel Effeney who finished 35th in the Sprint Final yesterday at the World Orienteering Championships being held in France. Rachel made it through to the final after a number of competitors went into some out of bounds areas during the qualification rounds and faced a long wait before the composition of the final field was announced.
For more on the championships you can go to the event website.
Congratulations to Osman Saleh who today received a Pierre de Coubertin Award at a ceremony organised by the Queensland Olympic Council.
The award is given to 190 secondary school students across the state who their schools (in Osman’s case Yeronga State High School) recognise as demonstrating the Olympic ideals of achievement and sportsmanship.
Well done Osman!
Congratulations to Hamish Granger who took out the 13 years 3k Cross Country event at the Metropolitan North Regional Championships at St Paul’s School, Bald Hills yesterday.
Well done to the numerous club members who competed on an overcast day and muddy course.
Hamish will now join Osman Saleh who recently won the 19 years 8k boys event at the Metropolitan West Regionals in the State Schools Championships on 17th July at Limestone Park, Ipswich.
