Weekly News 16 October 2023
Thank you
On behalf of the club, we would like to say a huge thank you to all the mahi Stephen Day and Simon Keller have put into Wellington Scottish. They has really gone above and beyond with their support and running of ‘On the Run’ , the social media accounts and our newsletter. Stephen Day has put hours of work and strava stalking in behind the scenes to deliver us timely results and support our PBs. We have really enjoyed Simon Keller’s thoughtful contributions to ‘On the Run’. We look forward to keeping this momentum going as the SMAC (Scottish Marketing and Communications) team have a turn running our communications. Thank you again, Stephen and Simon!
This week
- Tuesday 6.00 pm, interval session with Andy, Alice and Rowan outside Freyberg Pool. Check Facebook for details.
- Friday 12.27 pm, Kupe Run, a chatty pre-weekend run from the Kupe statue on the waterfront.
- Saturday 8.00 am, Parkruns at Waitangi, Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Kāpiti and Greytown.
- Saturday 21 October Track and Field Meet at Newtown Park at 2pm
- Sunday long pack runs — usually, these leave at 8.30 am from outside Freyberg Pool and some alternative locations around Wellington. Contact our club captains, Emma and Bert, or check Facebook for details.
- Saturday 28 October McVilley Shield at 8 Karori Park at 8 am
Results
The Bernie Portenski Memorial Cup
Well done to everyone who showed up despite the challenging weather! This was Hamish Carson’s inaugaural return with a special guest! Congratulations to Nic Hankinson who took home the Beaudinet Cup.
Wairarapa Half Marathon
Ben Twyman: 1:19:17 (first place)
Melbourne Marathon
Full – Chris Howard: 3:15:49 (PB), Emma Basset: 3:14:59,
Half – Alex Woods: 1:39:32, Frank Steven Grieve: 1:37:13 (PB), Sarah-Grace Breen: 1:28:57
Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
Brad Wong: 1:28:16
Taupō 50km Ultramarathon
Michelle Ashley: 4:44:57 (first place)
Notices
Payment for NZRR
If you still need to pay for Road Relays, then please do so ASAP to 38-9005-0501833-00. Costs were 1 runner — full: $150, 1 runner — no dinner: $110, 1 runner — 1 night: $100, Supporter — $100 (everything but entry fee), 1 runner — race and van hire only $60.
Track and Field Helpers Needed
Athletics Wellington is looking for people to help with entries and results management for track and field meets at Newtown Park. These roles are essential to ensure that track and field meets can be held and results published in accordance with good practice. The work is interesting, and provides opportunities to learn new skills. Ideally, helpers will have some experience with event registration systems or managing information about people, and some knowledge of track and field athletics, but we will be able to provide training.
Senior track and field meets are held on various Saturday afternoons through the summer season, and we also have Junior track and field meets on six Sundays through the season. For people who are available during the week, there are opportunities to assist with results management for schools meets during the day, and also for our mid-week Twilight Track meets.
To find out more, or to express your interest in supporting track and field meets in this way, please contact Marshall Clark at marshallclark21@gmail.com, or Tony Rogers, General Manager, at gm@athleticswellington.org.nz
Scottish branded clothing
Scottish singlets are (generally) kept in stock, but other Scottish clothing is limited to ‘on order’ only (up to twice a year). So this is your only opportunity to buy something for the summer season.
Orders close on Wednesday, 8 November, for December delivery.
Scottish sweatshirts
Gold with coloured logo (like the picture below but without the hood).
Approx $55 but the cost will depend on the number ordered (minimum 10 orders required)
AS Supply Crew (gold) — men’s sizing XS – XXXL
Scottish Long Sleeve T-Shirts
Black with a small white logo
Approx $35, but the cost will depend on the number ordered (minimum 10 orders required)
They are the cloke stadium t-shirts. Men’s S, M, L or children’s size 10, 12, 14. Note, that the adult S has been too big for some of the smaller women.
Email Heather hwalkerathome@gmail.com with order details (name, product and size) by Wednesday, 8 November.
No payment upfront, but payment will be required before pick-up. Delivery December.
Note, there are also a few Scottish centenary t-shirts and polo shirts, and a few Scottish tracksuit tops available from previous orders if you’re interested. I also have a couple of hand-me-downs available for a donation (tracksuit top and sweatshirt). Contact Heather (details above).
Coming up
Track & Field Meet, Saturday 21 October
The senior track & field meet is being held at Newtown Park on Saturday 21 October, from 2:00pm.
Track events on the programme include: 2000m steeples, 1500m and 3000m plus sprints and hurdles and a 1 mile race-walk. Entrants must purchase a day-entry ticket online for $8, but you can do as many events as you want on the day. Entries close on Friday night at 6:00pm. Full details and the entry link are here: https://athleticswellington.org.nz/event/aw-open-senior-track-field-meeting/
McVilly Shield Relay, 28 October
This year, it is at the end of the season instead of the start. But it’s still at Karori Park. We’ll keep the same format with random handicaps, and the winners gets to take home a very large trophy.
Remutaka Rail Trail Run and Walk, 11 November
This is a fun run and walk on the Remutaka Rail Trail through the Remutaka Ranges. We start at 254m above sea level and cruise up a shallow gradient (<1 in 40) all the way to the turnaround near the summit. This is a scenic and historic route that is a jewel in the Wellington region. The steep, bush-clad valley, the river below, tunnels, bridges and plenty of sweaty people make for a great morning out. This course can easily be negotiated by any modestly fit person. All distances are predominantly on hard-packed gravel tracks. Water is supplied throughout the course and there will also be a coffee cart near the Kart Club clubroom.
The Agency Group 10000m Festival and NZ Championship, 18 November
Newtown Park hosts the most popular set of 10,000m races in New Zealand. For the last five years, this has been a night of PBs for athletes of all speeds — 40 percent of athletes finished with a new best time.
Keep in touch
- If there is anything you wanted added to the Scottish Newsletter or if your results have been missed please email wellingtonscottish@proton.me
- If you want to contact anyone about anything, then your first ports of call are our club captains, Emma and Bert, our coaching coordinators, Jaime and Nico Vessiot, and our club president, Lindsay Young.
- Public Facebook page. And join the Scottish member Facebook group here.
- Website
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