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THE ATHLETIC CHALLENGE BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | Issue 20: SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017 1

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TRUE BLUE: THE WARM UP TRACK RESURFACING IS COMPLETE IN THIS ISSUE

From the Editor by Aidan Hobbs

As I was filling out my application to become a member of Queensland Masters Athletics at the end of last year, I found myself experiencing an existential crisis. How could I be in the Masters category already? It was not that long ago that I was following my age group manager around between events at Little Athletics.

Twelve months later and I have come to embrace my new club and title as a Queensland Masters Athlete. There is a very strong willingness to “give it a go” amongst our members which I’ve seldom experienced since leaving Little A’s to join the open ranks.

I’m reminded of a conversation I had recently with past QMA president, Irene Davey as she shared with me her passion for the steeplechase and desire to get more Masters athletes involved.

Sure enough, at a recent Queensland Athletics hurdles workshop I bumped into fellow QMA athlete Kerri Hodge, who had only just run her first ever steeplechase this year. We did our best

to blend in amongst the teenage athletes with their impeccable form over the hurdles but no matter how hard we tried, the steeplechasers stuck out like a sore thumb.

In this issue, we announce the 2017/18 Track and Field Season program. In the spirit of “giving it a go”, I would like to encourage you to try an event you haven’t done before (or perhaps not for a long time). I can’t remember the last time I tried the triple jump.

You may have also noticed that in this issue there are some changes to the regular format of the Athletic Challenge. After volunteering for the editor role at the recent AGM I thought I would try out my Microsoft Office skills and update the template.

I am very keen to hear what you think about the new format, whether it be good or bad. Over the next few issues I am hoping to introduce some new sections to include more things that you want to read about. If you have any suggestions, or would like to contribute content – stories, photos or just dob in a mate for a profile, please let me know.

I hope you enjoy the SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER edition of the Athletic Challenge.

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QMA Brisbane Competition The 2017/18 season is set to get underway with our first track and field competition day in September. Event details are on page 2.

Training Information Refine your skills and improve your fitness with our weekly training groups page 6.

Nostalgia Corner We take a look back in time at the inaugural meeting of the Queensland Veterans Athletic Club page 7.

Competition Results

Full list of results for Road and Cross Country season page 9.

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QMA Brisbane Competition Competition day volunteers needed

Most QMA Brisbane members will be aware that Ian Mann has retired from being the Meet Manager guru. He has trained up a team to carry out this vital role on our competition days.

September 30 will be their first ‘real’ experience. Please be patient about results, etc.

Also, Paul Chaplain has retired from the registration desk role he has

carried out so capably for some years. We need a volunteer (or several people to take it in turns) to handle this vital role.

Money handling experience would be an advantage. Please contact Brisbane secretary if you are willing to give it a go.

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Program:

Time Event Location

8:00 3000 Metres: Run & Walk

8:00 Hammer Throw - Women Sthn. Hammer Cage

8:00 Javelin Throw - M30-64 Northern Runway

8:00 Weight Throw - Men 65+ Northern Cage

8:20 High Jump Southern Jump

8:30 Sprint Hurdles

8:45 60 Metres

9:00 Weight Throw - Women Northern Cage

9:00 Hammer Throw - M30-64 Sthn. Hammer Cage

9:00 Javelin Throw - M65+ Northern Runway

9:10 100 Metres

9:30 Pole Vault Northern End

9:45 800 Metres

9:45 Long/Triple Jumps Western Side

10:00 4 x 100m Relay

10:00 Javelin Throw - Women Northern Runway

10:00 Weight Throw - M30-64 Northern Cage

10:00 Hammer Throw - M65+ Sthn. Hammer Cage

10:30 400 Metres

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, 30th September 2017

Location: State Athletics Facility, Nathan

Volunteer Roster:

Louisa Abram Ian Adams Diana Adams Howard Arbuthnot Joe Begley David Bell Chris Bell Peter Bennett Julie Brims Allan Cameron Ian Cameron Peter Bracken

If you are not available to do your roster on this day, please advise Irene ASAP. [email protected] or 0409 470608.




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QMA Brisbane meets are for all QMA athletes and we welcome all members to compete in our friendly Brisbane

competition at the State Athletic Facility, Nathan.

*** ENTRIES CLOSE 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH EVENT ***

GROUND FEES OF $8.00 TO BE PAID WITH ENTRY

Date Day Time Location Details

30th September Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

18th October Wed night 7.00pm State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

28th October Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane - bring a friend day

11th November Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

18th November Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

25th or 26th November* Sat or Sun 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet - *TBA

3rd December Sunday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

9th December Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane Memorial day and Brisbane awards & Christmas break-up

16th December Saturday 8.00am State Athletics Facility QMA Brisbane meet

Brisbane events calendar

Welcome to new members:

Gold Coast John Juett

Independent Zoey Dowling

North Queensland Timothy Johnstone John Stokes

Brisbane Chris Begley Ryan Bruens Kym Horsnell Freya Robertson


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Stay up to date with the latest news on state, national and international Masters Athletics events with the QMA Calendar.

2017

North Queensland Championships 22-24 October Townsville Queensland

AMA Winter Throws Championships 1-3 October Wollongong New South Wales

XVI Australian Masters Games (non-championship)

21 October Various locations NW Tasmania

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Oceania Masters Athletics Championships

20-27 January Dunedin New Zealand

QMA Track & Field Championships 21-22 April SAF, Brisbane Queensland

AMA Track & Field Championships 26-29 April Perth Western Australia

World Masters Athletics T & F Championships

5-16 September Malaga Spain

Championship events calendar

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Out of stadia news HALF MARATHON CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD TO END AUGUST 2017

This table shows the top performance in each age group. The full list will be posted on the QMA website soon.

Name Net Time

Age Group

Age Event Location DATE %

Men

Aidan Hobbs 1:15:13 30-34 30 WP Warwick 20170520 77.6

Patrick Nispel 1:11:44 35-39 36 GSE Algester 20170409 82.1

Matt McDonald 1:10:22 40-44 42 GC Gold Coast 20170703 86.6

Nigel Peacock 1:16:51 45-49 45 GC Gold Coast 20170702 81.3

Bennie Lindeque 1:23:42 50-54 50 SCM Sunshine C. 20170824 77.8

David Sweeney 1:13:13 55-59 55 GC Gold Coast 20170702 93.0

Peter Reeves 1:21:28 60-64 63 GC Gold Coast 20170704 90.1

John Sheer 1:48:42 65-69 69 BRR West End 20170409 71.8

Erkki Ryhanen 2:01:54 70-74 70 BRR West End 20170409 64.7

Women

Shiloh Watts 1:27:20 35-39 35 BMF Brisbane 20170806 75.4

Kerri Hodge 1:24:32 40-44 43 BRR West End 20170409 81.6

Noo Bowker 1:23:50 45-49 47 J2J Redcliffe 20170716 85.4

Meredith Connor 1:47:44 60-64 61 GC Gold Coast 20170705 79.2

Irene Davey 2:31:47 65-69 69 BRR West End 20170409 63.2

The Challenge continues until the end of October. If you run (or have already run) a half marathon anywhere in Australia, and you are not on the list on the website, please send in your results using the form that you can download from the website.

Any questions – check with Out of Stadia coordinator

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QSAC Track, Nathan

When 7am Wednesdays and Saturdays all year Type Sprints and conditioning for sprints Contact John Wight 3206 4459

Training sessions usually involve warm up exercises/short jog around the track, followed by such activities as interval training and starts training. Participants always do a warm down of stretches and exercise.

Participants are welcome to meet afterwards for coffee and a chat at McDonald's, Sunnybank.

Aspley Little Athletics & Aspley Athletics Club Bowden Park, Paul O'Brien Oval, Maidencombe St, Geebung.

When Tuesday and Thursdays, 5.45 - 7.30 pm all year What Sprints and middle distance training and coaching Contact Travis Venema, 0409 263579 or email [email protected] .

Travis is a qualified of Olympic, World Champs World Relay, World Juniors, Commonwealth, Oceania, National and State medalist and athletes. Coaching/training fees apply to these sessions.

Fehlberg Park, Fairfield (end of Venner Rd)

When Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30pm (Winter) 5.00 pm (Summer)

What Interval training over various distances Contact John Sheer 0407424340

This middle and distance running group trains with programs written by Peter Sandery from South Australia.

Yeronga Park Swimming Pool, School Rd, Yeronga

When 11 am Fridays Type Deep Water Running Contact John Sheer 0407424340

Deep water running is a great alternative for athletes trying to stay fit while recovering from injuries that preclude running. A flotation belt is required, but may be borrowed at the pool. The pool is heated and comfortable even on winter days.

Stay and enjoy a coffee or healthy lunch at the pool after.


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Nostalgia Corner

History: Queensland Veterans Athletic Club / Queensland Masters Athletics Association Inc.

The Beginning

An inaugural Meeting to form the Queensland Veterans Athletic Club was called by some competing athletes with the purpose of starting an Athletic Club to organize competition for older athletes.

It was moved by J.Bailey and seconded by D.Frawley that the QAAA be asked if the Club could use maroon singlets with white shorts.

It was moved by E.Goodwin and seconded by J.Cook that the Club have a registration fee of $5.00 per member for the first year of membership and the subsequent years’ registrations be decided by the Executive Committee.

It was moved by R.James and seconded by D.Frawley that the Club bank account should be conducted at the A.N.Z.Bank, Upper Edward Street, Brisbane.

It was moved by J.Cook and seconded by E.Goodwin that Norm Cheetham be the Club Registrar.

It was decided that the first meeting of the Club would be held at 9.00am. on Sunday 21st October, 1973 at Lang Park.

Initially the Club Membership was all Male members, and in 1976, Heather Doherty was allowed to join to start the Women’s Membership of the Club.

The Club was Incorporated in 1988. The Name was changed to Queensland Masters Athletics Association Inc in 1998.

Heather Doherty - first female member of the Queensland Veterans Athletic Club

QUEENSLAND VETERANS ATHLETIC CLUB

INAUGURAL MEETING 24/09/1973 TOOWONG, RSL CLUB

ATTENDANCE ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Eric Goodwin 10 Golda Avenue, Salisbury President Jack Cook (Moved D, Frawley – Seconded J.Bailey)

J.W.Foster 33 Jackson Street, Eagle Junction Secretary Sid Bray (Moved E.Goodwin – Seconded J.Bailey)

Norm Cheetham P.O.Box 168, Sandgate Treasurer Raymond James (Moved S.Bray – Seconded S.Walker)

Des Frawley 375 Elizabeth Avenue, Kipparing Patron Des Frawley (Moved J.Cook – Seconded S.Walker)

Jack Cook 76 Eighth Avenue, St.Lucia Vice President John Bailey (Moved S.Walker, - Seconded E.Goodwin)

R.J.James 9 Bielby Road, Kenmore Executive Committee Norm Cheetham, Jack Cook

John Bailey Wighton Street, Sandgate *Club Registrar Norm Cheetham

S.A.Walker 3 Moresby Street, Moorooka

Sid Bray 101 Dunbar Street, Margate


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Vale Ray Frawley 24/05/1928 - 11/08/2017

Ray was a member of QVAC/QMA for four years, joining in 1985. He enjoyed competing in Jumps, Javelin and Pentathlon, winning State Titles.

Ray was an A Grade Motor Mechanic, and was elected to Redcliffe City Council in 1973. In 1976 he was elected as Mayor for nine years, and then stepped down. However he continued to serve on Council until retiring in 1997, becoming the longest-serving Redcliffe Councillor.

He was awarded the Queens Silver Jubilee Medal on 1/8/1977, and OAM in 1993 and the Centenary Medal in 2001 for long service to the community through local Government.

Ray was a member of the Frawley family who were all Champion Throwers, and QVAC had his brother Des Frawley, Des’s wife Laurel, their sons, Michael and Ron, as well as Ray competing in our athletic competition. All were successful in the throwing events and set many Queensland Records and won Championships.

In fact, Des is still listed for the M60 Queensland Javelin

Record of 46.26m, Michael has the M40 Javelin Record of

56.28 and Ron has the M40 Hammer Record of 50.20m.


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