Club News

Vosseler, Sat 21 May, Mt Victoria
Good luck to all those running in this classic race -- if you haven't entered already you can enter at the WHAC clubrooms on Alexandra Road up to 30 minutes before your race starts.  This year organisers are making a change to use bibs with a bar code rather than those shoe tags.  If you have already entered you can pick your bib up at the WHAC clubrooms,  with the races themselves starting at the bottom of the hill by Badminton Hall.  Parking can be a bit tricky, but people do seem to manage somehow.  Organising the Kid's Club looks tricky this week -- Sean will be there, but be prepared to amuse yourselves. 
Look carefully to get the time of your race right, and remember to wear your club uniform.  Go Olympic!

12:40 5 km:   Women - Senior, Masters 40, 50+ and 60+    Men:  Masters 60+, Under 20,  non-championship 20-59
1.30 3.7 km:  Women: Under 20, Under 18 Under 15     Men: Under 18 Under 15
2:00 1.6 km:  Boys: Under 13, Under 11
2:15  1.6 km: Girls Under 13, Under 11
2:30 10 km:   Women: non-championship 20+    Men: Senior, Masters 40+, 50+

 

Miaow....
Brian Rusbridge is recovering well at home after a heart attack a week or so ago.  It is hard to keep a good man down, so he is likely to pay a visit to the clubroooms after the Vosseler this week.   As a practical way of supporting him, there is a box at the club for anyone who would like to contribute food for his cats.  

 

Grand Memorial is coming - 28 May
This has really crept up on me.  People refer to as a "real" cross country, with grass, dirt, puddles, streams and of course the bog which each year releases one shoe from a previous  season.   Held out at Ohariu Valley it has a staggered start so in theory everyone will cross the line at the same time.  We share the fun with many old members dropping by just for this race and this year Hutt Valley Harriers are joining us again. 

 

Membership subs really are due now
Thanks to all those who have already signed up for the new season with Olympic. It's great to have you with us.  Subscriptions for the 2016/2017 were due 1 May. When you register online, you'll have the option to pay via credit card or make a manual deposit into our bank account. https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=10499 

If you are signing up 3 or more members we offer discounts - 20% for 3 and 25% or 4 or more from the same family living in the same house. Note, this doesn't apply to associate or supporter adult memberships, or under 7s (who get free membership this winter). Our online system doesn't handle the discounts very well, so contact Megan to sort out your payment (treasurer@olympicharriers.org.nz or 0211176826).

If you were awarded an Olympic scholarship at last year's prizegiving, or you are a life member, your subs are covered by the Club. PLEASE STILL COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS so we know we've got all your details up-to-date. (Just select the manual payment option and we'll sort the rest.)

If you have any questions about our membership options, or you'd like to set up a payment plan for your subs, please just email treasurer@olympicharriers.org.nz and Megan will be happy to talk things through with you.

 

TempoFit returns - Olympic is running the programmes at Ngaio and Tawa
The next 6-week block started last week.  Mondays and Thursdays at 6am in Tawa, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30am in Ngaio/Khandallah.  Plus we have Long Slow Social Distance Runs on Sundays at 8am at various locations around Wellington.

TempoFit is designed for your everyday jogger, plodder and weekend warrior. So long as you can run 5k non-stop (at any speed) you will fit in perfectly at TempoFit and have plenty of company.

Go to www.tempofit.co.nz or contact Jo Murray on jo@athleticswellington.org.nz or 021 976116.

 

Next Runs

• Sat 21 May: Vosseler Shield, Mt Vic
• Sun 22 May Masters Classic Relay, Trentham Memorial Park
• Sat 28 May:  Grand Memorial
• Sun 29 May: Children's Cross Country Series, event 2 - details.

Mark these on the calendar

• Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, 26th June, 42k, 21k, 10k, 5k, Kids Magic Mile, http://www.wellingtonmarathon.kiwi/  
• The North Island Cross Country Champs, Saturday 2 July, Taupo - a focus for the club with  a great dinner after the race
• Around Rarotonga Race, 22-28 September: Talk to Miles for more details or google to learn more
• The National Road Relay, Saturday 1 October, Rotorua