Athletics Update
With the Athletics season underway, this week has seen the first week training commence. Monday morning saw a wonderful turnout of boys to officially start their preparations. Myles Kinchington was a willing leader of the distance squad as they ran a steady tempo run through the streets of North Sydney. Our sprinters worked on the School Oval with our Athletics Captain, Henry Murray, leading the group. Our shot-put throwers continued their preparations as they aimed to sharpen their technique.
Tuesday and Thursday sessions were at Northbridge Campus in the afternoons and the boys eagerly applied themselves to their training. Of particular note was one of our Coaches, Mr Ben St Lawrence, who is looking after our Distance Programme. Ben is still very competitive in the marathon and at one point held the national 5000 metre and 10,000 metre record on the track. We are fortunate to have him working with the boys.
Our first carnival is this Saturday afternoon 20 August at SOPAC Homebush Competition Arena (main track). The programme of events can be found below, as well as under the Athletics section on Lampada.
Athletics Carnival Programme
| Time | Event | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| 2.50pm | 3000m | All Ages |
| 3.10pm | 200m | U13 – Open |
| 3.50pm | 800m | U13 – Open |
| 4.20pm | Hurdles | U13 – Open |
| 5.00pm | 100m | U13 – Open |
| 5.40pm | 1500m | U13/U14, U15/16, U17/Open |
| 6.10pm | 4 x 100m | U13 – Open |
| 6.40pm | 400m | U13 – Open |
| 3.00pm | Shot Put Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Long Jump High Jump | Open(Nth) U16 (Nth) U14(Nth) U13 (Sth) U15 (Sth) U17(Sth) |
| 4.00pm | Shot Put Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Long Jump High Jump | U17(Sth) U13 (Sth) U15(Sth) U16 (Nth) U14 (Nth) Open(Nth) |
| 5.00pm | Shot Put Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Long Jump High Jump | U14 (Nth) Open (Nth) U16 (Nth) U15 (Sth) U17 (Sth) U13 (Sth) |
Please note: Timings are only a guide and numbers of competitors and events will determine the exact timings for the Carnival. Events will be moved forward if possible, so please ensure you arrive well in advance of the scheduled programme.
1500m age groups combined U13/U14, U15/U16 and U17/Opens.
Long Jump and Shot Put to make three jumps/throws and then two further jumps/throws for a top five.
High Jump to go up by greater increments.
Reverend Anthony Benn
MIC, Athletics