2016/2017 Season

Zone Edition 7

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Publicity: Sandra Prizmic

Photographs: Sandra Prizmic and Parent Contributions

Chloe And Luke - U7 Ryde Shining Stars

Outstanding results for these two young U7 ‘shining stars,’ Chloe McGregor and Luke Moscos. These

two friends were regulars on the Zone podium, both winning medals in all events that they entered.

Luke entered three events. He won 2 gold medals in the 70m and 200m Sprints. He won a bronze

medal in the Discus with a throw of 14.73m. Luke is a very talented young athlete who started in the

U6 at the very end of the season last year. His performances on the track at Dunbar Park have been

most impressive. He currently holds the season best in all events for the U7 Boys. Congratulations

Luke for your very impressive achievements.

Chloe won 3 gold medals in the 500m Pack Start, 100m and 200m Sprints. In the 70m Sprint Chloe

won a silver medal. Chloe is one of the stronger performing athletes in the U7 Girls. She currently

holds the season best for 6 out of 8 events. Congratulations Chloe on such an outstanding

achievement.

A huge congratulations to both Chloe and Luke for their most impressive results at the 2016

Metropolitan North Zone Carnival. Ryde Athletics shares your joy and congratulates you both on

your outstanding achievements.

Zone Carnival President’s Message - David Sunderland

The 2016 North Metropolitan Zone Carnival was held on the 10th-11th December. In total 230 athletes and 4 relay teams represented Ryde Athletics. Over the weekend I witnessed many fantastic achievements by many talented Ryde athletes. I would like to congratulate all Ryde Athletes that competed at Zone. Personally, I had an enjoyable two days in my role as team manager.

The fantastic results by Ryde saw 140 athletes in the U8-U17 age groups qualify for the Regional Carnival to be held at The Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen on the 11th-12th February. Congratulations and well done to all Ryde athletes. The results for all Zone Events and results per Ryde Athlete are available by clicking on the hyperlink or by visiting the Ryde Athletics website. Regional qualifiers are now available and links are provided on the Ryde Athletics website home page - News Section. For further information in regard to the Regional Carnival please visit the Ryde Athletics Regional page or the LANSW Regional Championship page. Any enquiries may be directed to your age manager or The Championships Officer. Congratulations to all of the U7 athletes who competed at their very first Zone Carnival. It was fantastic to observe so many U7’s all having a go and competing to the very best of their ability. Great sportsmanship was also displayed amongst these youngsters. Overall, the U7 age group had some fantastic results with many ‘shining stars’ found in this age group. As U7’s do not progress to Region, 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings were awarded medals. Overall, the Ryde U7’s won 5 GOLD medals, 3 SILVER medals and 5 BRONZE medals. A fantastic effort by the U7’s. The following U7 athletes received medals: Chloe McGregor— GOLD (100m,200m,500m) and SILVER (70m) Luke Moscos - GOLD (70m, 200m) and BRONZE (Discus) Emilia Webb— SILVER (Shot Put) Zakar Balian— SILVER (Shot Put) Mataya Jabre— BRONZE (500m) Kiara Murphy— BRONZE (Shot Put) Sophia Read— BRONZE (Discus) Jason Chong— BRONZE (100m) Two Zone records were broken on the weekend by two very talented Ryde throwers - Natasha Fairhall and Benjamin Stevens. Natasha broke the U11Girls Javelin Zone Record with a throw of 20.95m and Benjamin Stevens broke the U12Boys Discus Zone Record with a throw of 38.43m. An awesome result! The Ryde Athletics Community is most proud of your awesome achievements. To finish off the Zone Carnival, the relay teams from Ryde were most impressive, with some great results. It was great to see many of the athletes who attend my Sprint Coaching representing Ryde in the relay teams. Three out of the four teams entered achieved a second placing. Great job guys and a great team effort! Some exciting relay races to watch with some very close finishes between first and second placings. I am currently looking forward to the Regional Carnival in February where I am sure I will continue to witness many more fantastic achievements by Ryde Athletes. Congratulations to all Regional qualifiers. I would like to wish you all the very best of luck at the Regional Championships. At the moment I am pleased to announce that Stage 2 Ryde Athletics Upgrades are about to take place with the installation of a new sound system and speakers at Dunbar Park. These installations will benefit all members and athletes with much clearer announcements on a Saturday morning. Finally, after the Christmas Break Northern Suburbs athletes will begin competing at Ryde Athletics on a Saturday morning. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all North’s athletes. The Ryde Athletics Community hopes that all North’s athletes have an enjoyable time whilst competing at Ryde. May all athletes competing at Ryde and their families enjoy the remainder of the season. I look forward to seeing you all this Saturday. David Sunderland - Ryde Little Athletics Club President

U7 Shining Stars

Sophia Read U7 G Discus

Bronze Medal— 9.04m

Lining up following the U7G 500m Pack Start

1st Place Chloe McGregor 3rd Place Mataya Jabre

Chloe McGregor and Mataya Jabre

competing in the U7G 500m Pack Start

U7G 500m Pack Start ready to take off. Ryde athletes competing L-R Chloe McGregor, Kiara Murphy, Ava Grieg, Mataya Jabre

and Sienna Lillis

U7B 500m Pack Start ready for racing. Ryde athletes competing L-R Kody Ryland-Adair, Rhys Chandler, Angus Louttit and Luka

Prizmic

Around The Track At Zone - 700m and 3000m

700m Pack Start U8 - Vera Docdoc and Matilda Webb (above top) and

Benjamin Proszenko (above bottom)

3000m—Charlotte Ryan (1st - U15G) and

Gabrielle Damm (2nd - U17G)

3000m - Brigitta Williams

(4th -U13G) 3000m – Georgia Arcus (1st - U13G)

3000m - Sophie Boland (5th - U14G) 3000m - Ashton Hanna (3rd - U13B) and

Axel Bruntsch (1st - U13B)

3000m - George Davis

(4th - U14B)

Around the Track At Zone 100m Sprints/ 60m Hurdles

U11B 100m:Nate Killiby and Keian Murphy U9G 100m:Skye Halmarick

and Charlotte Nagle

U11B 60m Hurdles: Max Merifield and

Riley Turkal

U11G 60m Hurdles: Ruby Worrell U10B 60m Hurdles: Maxx Heaton U8G 100m: Mahli Jabre and Aleena Wiratunga

U17B 100m: Alexander Galati, Callum Jones and Daniel Bowtell U10B 100m:Maxwell Mayhew

U9B 100m: Christopher Moala U11G 100m: Sophie Byrne U11G 100m: Ellie Fehon

Winners are Grinners!

U9G High Jump

(L-R) Romina Zepeda - 4th

Kristina Prizmic - 3rd

Isabella Azizi U10G

1st - 200m Sprint /Long Jump

2nd - 400m Sprint

U8Girls

(L-R)Mahli Jabre -2nd 70m Sprint

Juliette Cooley - 3rd 400m Sprint

U8G Shot Put

Mikayla Duncombe - 2nd

Flora Pagotto Scomparim - 5th

Joshua Lillis U11B

1st 1100m Walk

U8G 200m Sprint

Juliette Cooley - 4th

Olivia Sidhu - 2nd

U7B 500m Pack Start

(L-R) Kody Ryland-Adair (13th), Rhys Chandler (5th),

Luka Prizmic (8th), Angus Louttit (15th)

Benjamin Stevens U12B

1st - Discus (Record)

1st - Shot Put

U9-12 4x100m Junior Relay - 2nd

(L-R) Mikayla Kelleher (U12G), Jasmine McAndrew

(U9G), Isabella Azizi (U10G), Sophie Byrne (U11G)

U9G 800m

(L-R) Adriana Prizmic (9th), Abbie Merifield (6th),

Kristina Prizmic (3rd), Ella McGregor (8th)

U9B 800m

Harry Jordan - 7th

Axel Bruntsch - 5th

U10B High Jump

JayKay Rauque - 1st

Owen Chandler - 2nd

U8B Shot Put

Charlie Coburn - 2nd

Oliver Herngren - 5th

U11B Triple Jump

(L-R) Ivan Prizmic - 2nd

Dominic Herngren - 5th

George Srour - 4th

Tristan Tall a well known and dedicated Ryde Volunteer receiving a Northern Metropolitan Zone Merit

Award for his many years of service as an Official at Zone Carnivals.

Macey Karhani U11B

Discus - 3rd

Shot Put - 5th

Javelin - 6th

Winners are Grinners!

Ryde Athletics would like to invite all volunteers who are interested in becoming accredited Officials to

complete the Level 1 Officials Course on the Athletics Australia website. The online Officials’ course is

part of the Australian Athletics Officials’ Education Scheme (AAOES). The Australian Athletics Of-

ficials’ Education Scheme is a joint initiative between Athletics Australia and Jetstar Little Athletics Aus-

tralia. It provides an education pathway for Australian Athletics Officials. This scheme is also en-

dorsed by the Australian Sports Commission.

Ryde Athletics wishes to support the Australian Athletics Officials’ Education Scheme (AAOES) by

encouraging as many volunteers to become involved and to get accredited. To all the volunteers that

have been thinking about getting involved – we encourage you to complete an online E-learning

module!

Sign up now to complete a Level 1 Officials Course by clicking here. You will be directed to the

Athletics Australia website where you can begin your Officials’ journey. Choose an event and get

started! Get accredited now!

A Level 1 is a Basic Grading which is aimed at Officials wishing to officiate at a local/club/centre/school

level. Your knowledge, expertise and accreditation will benefit all the athletes at Ryde Athletics. With

your knowledge and training you will be able to better assist all athletes to perform to their very best.

Many of our volunteers have already started their education pathway by completing the Level 1 Officials’ course. Sign up now and join the other Officials’ at Ryde Athletics who already contribute and make a difference.

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Junior Girls (U9-12) - 2nd Jasmine McAndrew (U9), Isabella Azizi (U10), Sophie Byrne (U11) & Mikayla Kelleher(U12)

Junior Boys (U9-12) - 5th Christopher Moala (U9), JayKay Rauque (U10), George Srour (U11) & Samiuela Moala (U12)

Senior Girls (U12-17) - 2nd Adria McAndrew (U13), Alyssa Lowe (U14), Lara Halmarick (U15) & Kelsey Cooper -Phillis (U17)

Senior Boys (U12-17) - 2nd Savi Moala (U13), Samuel Galati (U14), Dillon Harris(U15), Justin Sunderland (U17)

Fourth Runners (L-R) Junior Girls: Sophie Byrne (U11G), Junior Boys: George Srour (U11B) and Senior Girls: Lara Halmarick

(U15G)

First Runners (L-R) Junior Girls: Jasmine McAndrew (U9G), Junior Boys: JayKay Rauge (U10B) and Senior Girls: Alyssa Lowe (U14G)

Fourth Runner Senior Boys: Dillon Harris (U15B) First Runner Senior Boys: Savi Moala (U13B)

Ryde Relay Zone Teams - Awesome Results!

First Aid and Physio

Zone Record Breakers

Congratulations Natasha and Benjamin!

RNHC is proud to offer a brand new incentive for Little A’s Athletes.

Half price for your first Physiotherapy consult for children and

parents! Also half price pilates for any child accompanied by an

adult. For details or if you have any questions please feel free to call

9878 5021 or have a chat to Alex Donald in the pink vest at the First

Aid/ Physio tent every Saturday morning.

Natasha Fairhall

U11G Javelin

New Record: 20.95m

Old Record: 19.20m (2015)

Benjamin Stevens

U12B Discus

New Record: 38.43m

Old Record: 37.64m (1996)

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Around the Track at Barton Park

Ryde U14G Portia Amy-Wilson, Tarsha Wayne, Sarah Brown and Alyssa Lowe

bonding with athletes from other clubs.

Adriana Prizmic and Abbie Merifield U9G cooling off

between events. Ryde U8B Long Jumpers

U8B Daniel Nel, James Woods, Samuel Wheeler and

Benjamin Proszenko hanging out.

Ronnie Srour all set up for a day of athletics spectating.

Thanks Ronnie for being a good sport and letting me share your photo

Great effort by these U17B Triple jumpers (L-R) Alexander Galati

(7th), Justin Sunderland (2nd), Kalafi Moala (5th) and

Marko Prizmic (3rd). Well Done Boys!

Fantastic effort by these U11 Boys Long Jumpers

Ivan Prizmic (6th), George Srour (5th) and Rory

Davison (8th)

U17 Final Lap of Honour Goodbye and farewell to all the U17 Zone Athletes who competed for their very last time at a Northern

Metropolitan Zone Championships. Pictured below are U17 Ryde Athletes: Kelsey Cooper-Phillis,

Justin Sunderland, Alexander Galati, Chloe Davis and Zoe Latham. Best of luck to you all and I am sure

that you all have many fond memories of your time competing at Zone.

Congratulations to one of Ryde’s talented athletes

Alyssa Lowe. Alyssa qualified to compete at the

Australian All Schools Championships last December

in the U14G 80m Hurdles. Alyssa put in a spectacular

performance in the finals finishing 6th with a personal

best time of 12.83 sec. Well Done Alyssa! A fantastic

achievement!

Congratulations once again to Alyssa as she has been

named as one of The Northern District Times Top 10

finalists for the 2016 Junior Sports Champion. Please

click here to view the article in The Northern District

Times naming Alyssa as one of the finalists. Ryde

Athletics wishes you the best of luck with this fantastic

achievement. The winners will be announced at a

Presentation night on February 22.

Alyssa featured in the Northern District Times once again on December 21, 2016 with her Ryde

Athletics U14G 4x200m Relay team mates - Eliza Da Silva, Eleanor Partridge and Tarsha Wayne. The

girls were photographed with Olympic hurdler Michelle Jenneke after they won a Bronze medal in the

4x200m Relay at the ANSW State Relay Championships. To view the article in The Northern District

Times about the Ryde girls and to read about Ryde’s overall team performance please click here.

Alyssa Shines At The Australian All Schools

Championships

ABC Janet King Production -Take 2

Recruitment started of slowly for takers for the filming of the ABC Janet King Production. As it was a

busy time of year and many athletes could not return I had the challenging task of recruiting

interested athletes. A demanding experience with many late nights but in the end Ryde Athletes

showed their true Ryde Spirit and supported the club with their attendance. I even got into trouble

for providing excess athletes! Thank you to all the athletes and parents that supported the filming

and made the day such a success.

Feedback that I received was that attendees had a most enjoyable experience. Leaving attendees

on the day left both tired and happy and were extremely grateful for the extra’s filming experience.

The athletes all participated doing what they do best - athletics. All athletes were very keen to

participate in whatever role they were asked to do. It was very enjoyable to watch all the athletes

running, jumping and having a great time. All parents and Officials participated keenly in their acting

roles as well. It was truly great to see.

The breakfast and lunch provided by the ABC was a fantastic feast. Everybody went away feeling

full and pleased with the great selection of food that was on offer. A pleasant treat that was enjoyed

by all.

Both the casting agency and the ABC crew all commented about the fantastic enthusiasm displayed

by the Ryde participants. They were most impressed with the exemplary behaviour of all Ryde

athletes and teenage officials.

Thank you to everyone who assisted me with recruiting athletes and thank you to everyone for your

cooperation and help with making the ABC Janet King Filming production a success.

Look out for our talented Ryde ‘extras’ when the TV series is broadcasted!

Sandra Prizmic (Juniors’ Publicity)

A nice surprise thank you delivery from the casting agency.

Date Set Up/BBQ Pack Up/BBQ Program/Meet

CHRISTMAS BREAK

14/1/2017 U8G U8B 2

21/1/2017 U7G U7B 1

28/1/2017 U6G U6B Ryde City Games (Multi-Event)

4/2/2017 U11/15/17BG U11/15/17BG 2

11/2/2017 All Parents All Parents LANSW Region 5 Championships-

Modified Program No Points TBC

18/2/2017 U10/13/14BG U10/13/14BG 1

25/2/2017 U9/12BG U9/12BG 2

4/3/2017 U8/10BG U8/10BG 1

11/3/2017 U6/7BG U6/7BG 2

18/3/2017 All Parents All Parents LANSW State Championships

Modified Program No Points TBC

25/3/2017 All Parents All Parents Fun Day/Age Group Trophies TBC

Updated Set Up/ Pack Up Roster

Thank you to all the reliable volunteers that have supported the Set Up/Pack Up and BBQ

Duties so far this season. Everyone's assistance is highly valued and appreciated.

Without your help Ryde Athletics would not be able to have such a successful running of

the Saturday morning program.

Set Up : Please ensure that you arrive by 7:15am. Sign on and then meet Tristan Tall at the

shed.

BBQ: The BBQ duty runs across the age group - both boys and girls are responsible. Please

note the BBQ area is a ‘kid free zone’.

Pack Up : If your age group is rostered on please ensure that you stay to help pack up

and return all equipment to the shed. See Tristan Tall for assistance.

Duty roster - Please take note of your age groups rostered week. Reminders will be sent out

each week to the rostered age groups. Please respond to the email reminder for BBQ and Set

Up. This is to ensure that there are a sufficient number of volunteers.

Weekly Volunteer Raffle Prizes Up For Grabs.

Don’t forget to grab your raffle ticket to go into the weekly volunteer raffle.

Dates For Your Diaries

14 January: Season Recommences after Xmas Break. Northern Suburbs Athletes will

commence competing at Ryde. North’s athletes will be competing against each other and their results

will be recorded in their own results system which will have no effect to Ryde Athlete’s results. They

are basically sharing Ryde’s grounds during Saturday morning competition whilst their grounds are

being upgraded.

15 January: Trans Tasman Challenge. Good luck to selected Ryde Athletes Oliver Smith

(U11B), Natasha Fairhall (U11G), Benjamin Stevens(U12B) and Krishani Coffin (U11G). May you all

have an enjoyable experience.

18 January: Wednesday afternoon coaching recommences for the New Year.

28 January: Ryde City Games (Multi-Event Championship) for all Ryde athletes, Norths athletes

and keen parents (more details to follow soon).

Thank you to Ryde’s roving Zone Photographers

for all your wonderful photo contributions.

Next Stop Regionals!

Good luck to all qualifying Athletes!

The Ryde Athletics Committee would like to wish all

athletes and their families a Happy New Year.

Thank you to everyone for your contributions to

volunteering so far this season.

Awesome job Ryde!

Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the track on

Saturday, 14th January, 2017

Week 2 Program

Please visit the Ryde Athletics Website Program page for starting times.