Hi guys
Great to see some you running today at the UNI (and Sophie, Y8 girls, winning the 4km! - see photo, Sophie was the Year 6 Girls' IRXC08 Champion in Wellington) and about 50 or so at Hanmer last Tuesday, including some teams with only one runner missing! I went back the next day and measured the course at 1135m, so the year 5/6 races will be 2270m and the year 7/8 races 3405m...and for those who didn't go, we now have a 2nd water crossing at the start of the lap (although it may dry up by September)...
Lots of news, so read on....
1. MEETING ON THIS TUESDAY 20 JULYA reminder that we have our first team meting on this Tuesday, 20 July, 7.00pm at Fendalton School, 168 Clyde Road, Fendalton, in "The Village" - go down the driveway and look for the lights. It is very important that you come for the following reasons
- meet the team. your team and the managers
- get your PSC
CANTERBURY singlet and SHOE CLINIC gear bag
- try on and order your Training Jacket and Shorts - both are optional
- get and fill out your Consent and Medical Form
- pay your fees, if you are not paying by Internet Banking
- get a contact list of other team members
-get your training schedule/log if you didn't get it at Hanmer
- hear about lots of important stuff!
PLEASE BRING A PEN AND THE PAYMENT/BOOKING FORM SHEET FROM YOUR SELECTION LETTER P72. PAYMENT OF FEESA reminder payment of team costs ($160 with Polo or $140 those who already have a polo) and any optional uniform costs ($35 jacket and $25 shorts) for team members and managers should be paid by or at the meeting unless you have made arrangements with Bronwyn Manderson at PSC (Ph. 348 2450 or
assistantsd@xtra.co.nz)
Payment can be made either directly to account 11 7888 0012478 01 (Please ensure you include your child’s name as a reference so that we know who has paid) or bring along on this Tuesday
3. TRAININGHopefully you are all following the schedule and filling out your log. The first few weeks is a concentration on Aerobic Conditioning with longer runs, time trials, effort running and fartlek work. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT component of your 10 weeks and pays off in the vital last 1/3 of your race - so don't take short cuts now! Please stay ON GRASS whenever possible.
Here are a couple of sessions that are open to you on
Mondays:- Christchurch Avon: 4.45pm-5.30pm @ Clubrooms, Burnside High, off Greers Road, opposite Jellie Park (or sometimes at Roto Kohatu) - will follow PSC Schedule, for more details email:
christchurch.avon@gmail.com- Port Hills: 4.30pm @ Halswell Quarry for Hillwork with Phil Chapman, for more details Ph. 322-4266 or email:
jimmycricket@slingshot.co.nzOUR FIRST TEAM TRAINING RUN IS MONDAY 26 JULY, 4.30-5.15pm, ROTO KOHATU RESERVE, airport end of Sawyers Arms Road,
Harewood4. PSC CC TEAM CANTERBURY AWARDS DINNER: 6.00pm THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, Hanmer Hot Springs Hotel, Fraser CloseOur annual awards dinner after the race is always a highlight and as well as enjoying a buffet dinner and dessert we have lots of awards, spot prizes, photos of the event and a great chance to relax and share the day with our families and supporters. All PSC team members and managers are automatically booked in and paid for but anyone else who wants to attend needs to fill in the online form and then pay on the night. The price is $20 for all ages - no adult/child price this year. PLEASE BOOK IN FAST as we can only take 250 in total and we sold out last year!
CANTERBURY AWARDS DINNER 23.9.10 BOOKING FORM5. IRXC2010 WEB SITEAthletics NZ has a web page dedicated to the event with results from the last five years, course map and information, see:
IRXC2010 WEB SITEOther info. will appear on our blog too:
pscccteam.blogspot.com6. PSC CANTERBURY SINGLETSAs mentioned above, these will be given out on Tuesday. You will have the singlet to lend for the next 9 weeks. Please always wear it with pride!
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR YOUR SINGLET in inter-club races if you belong to a club, especially not in the
Canterbury and NZ Cross Country or Road Championships. You may wear them at training sessions (or you Polo, when they arrive), club runs (if your club lets you), some lower key races (eg Port Hills CC, Marylands Relay etc.) and PSC races (eg Omaka). If unsure, please email me and ask your club captain if in a club. Singlets will be collected in AFTER your race on September 23 before you go to the Hot Pools.
7. PHYSIOWe are very fortunate to have a physio as one of our team managers. Jo Batchelor, works at the SportsMed on Bealey Ave and especially works with young people. She is keen to help out any of the team if you need a physio. SportsMed will also give us a loyalty programme - details to come (hopefully we don't need to use it too much!!!). To contact Jo try:
jbatchelor@sportsmed-nz.co.nz Ph. 366 0620.
8. SHOE CLINICPlease, please support the Shoe Clinic at both High Street and Westfield Riccarton. They support us big time and I picked up a big box of prizes, gear bags and race pack bags form them the other day. They also subsidise our POLO SHIRTS by about 50% (by the way, they are printing them now, so shouldn't be too long till we get them!). You may be able to get shoes and gear cheaper but they give great service, 30 day shoe guarantee and they are our sponsors. Try Kevin (Riccarton) and Shaun (High Street) first. See message below.....
9. CONTACT LISTIf you
DO NOT WANT your information shared with other team members, please email me before Monday. Due to our training sessions being all over Canterbury, it can be very handy to car pool to locations.
10. SPIKESIf you have some running spikes you would like to sell, please bring them along on Tuesday to the meeting. Spike are not essential but can be a real advantage in wet conditions.
See you all on Tuesday. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT PLEASE EMAIL ME, especially if you have Shorts/Jackets orders as these will be given to the suppliers on Wednesday and there will be no late orders.
Cheers
Paul:)
Message from the Shoe Clinic directors in Christchurch.
"Our two stores in Christchurch pride themselves on professionalism with a friendly and specialised service for all individuals. Whatever your footwear needs are we have an extensive range to ensure the right shoe for you, guaranteed!
With training from medical and fitness professionals we believe our staff are the very best in the industry and this is why we have a loyal following from our many customers. We are proud of Shoe Clinic and thus welcome any feedback you have on how we can make your experience even better."
Happy training and we look forward to seeing you instore soon.
Kevin Harding and Shaun Farrell, Shoe Clinic Directors
Kevin Harding and Shaun Farrell Kevin, left, opened the first Shoe Clinic in the South Island in Christchurch in 2002. Following the success of this store a second branch was opened in Westfield, Riccarton in 2004 and in March 2007 Shoe Clinic Queenstown was opened.
"Prior to Shoe Clinic, I was in the sports industry for the last 15 years, ten of these with one of the biggest brands of the world, Adidas.In my youth I represented New Zealand in Secondary Schools rugby, and now enjoy a wide range of sports."
Shaun, right, having had 10 years experience in the sports industry, came onboard in April 06 as a co owner in both Christchurch Shoe Clinics and also Queenstown.
"As a keen track athlete and having represented New Zealand at several Commonwealth Games and World Championships, I know how important the correct gear, training and more importantly the right advise is in achieving your fitness goals, no matter what level these are".
It is not just about Footwear!
Shoe Clinic also stocks an extensive range of Fitness Apparel and accessories. Weither its running, walking, cycling or casual wear, with major brands like Nike, Adidas, Asics, Brooks and 2XU, we've got you covered.
