Club News

Summer is coming! 22 Jun 2016.

Pack run/walk from the clubrooms, Sat 25 June, 1:45
Downhill now since about 10:30am on Tuesday... bring on those longer days! This week quite a few people will be focussed on one of the events at the Wellington Marathon on Sunday -- good luck to all of you! You are still welcome to join the rest of us on Saturday.
Well done those who helped out last week with pacing for the Parkrun - there seems to be a fair bit excited talk about the morning's run at the club in the afternoons.

North Island Cross Country Championships, Saturday 2 July, Taupo
The Club's annual big day away is just a week and a bit away. Olympic always has a big attendance, and the club has won the club trophy several times over the last few years It’s a fast but tough course combined with a great weekend away for the whole family and supporters. Participating is made easy for you with well oiled arrangements for:

Accommodation: we have booked a range of units from couples to families and groups of singles at the Camellia Court Motel, 50 Tonga St which is not far from Spa Park. If you have any queries email Brian Rusbridge at brusbrid@xtra.co.nz ASAP.
Travel: There is a option of going up in vans organised by the club, again let Brian know if you are interested -- or perhaps carpool
Eating: The club dinner is on Saturday night at Wairakei Resort on State Highway 1, just North of Taupo. The club pays for this dinner and all family and supporters are welcome to attend.

You need to register your interest in the race itself (and the items above) at https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=19591&OrgID=10499. Sooner the better please, because the people behind the scenes need time to work the magic that make it all happen 'effortlessly'. Any general queries to Geraldine at secretary@olympicharriers.org.nz.

News from Head Office
Athletics Wellington coordinate all those threads that grow our sport and support top athletes -- check out their latest newsletter http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f29bc70d729758507d9e8c0f4&id=aca51d5054&e=99894f918c

Next Runs
Sat 25 June: Club day and pack run/walk at Alex Moore
Sun 26 June: Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon http://www.wellingtonmarathon.kiwi/
Sat 2 July: North Island Cross Country Champs, Taupo - a focus for the club with a great dinner after the race

Mark these on the calendar
Wellington Cross Country Champs, Grenada, 24 July -- Olympic are hosting this year
Around Rarotonga Race, 22-28 September: Talk to Miles for more details or google to learn more. Good deals on airfares at the moment!!
The National Road Relay, Saturday 1 October, Rotorua