NORTH CANBERRA GUNGAHLIN ATHLETICS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2011/12
The past year has been one of great success for NCGA athletes at both the
national and international level. NCGA remains the largest athletics club in
the ACT, both in terms of participants but also in providing officials to help in
the running of various meets. Thanks to each one of you for your
involvement.
As a club we continue to retain a strong financial position, enabling us to
continue to support those NCGA athletes who attend either national or
international events. The committee welcomes written application for funding
support during the year and in the 2011/12 season assisted various athletes.
We also thank our major supporter, Ainslie Football Club for their annual
sponsorship, as well as The Runners Shop and Rebel Sport for their ongoing
support. Remember to mention NCGA when buying athletics gear at either of
these retail outlets.
NCGA was a major supporter of the efforts by AACT to revitalise the summer
athletics program. It provided financial support as did Weston Creek and
Woden Harriers for two distance running events in summer including a very
popular “mile”. Under the great leadership of Dianne Calvert NCGA also
initiated the idea of a multi event championship which was successfully held
in February and attracted entrants from all around the country. Thanks to
Dianne and her committee for their sensational efforts in respect of this event.
AACT has just completed a review of the Club structure in the AACT and it is
noteworthy that whilst a number of club’s provide little to the Association or
their members NCGA is an exception. NCGA stands ready to assist the
executive of the AACT in revitalising athletics in the region.
NCGA again continues to host a very successful winter program of crosscountry runs for school children and their parents at Lake Ginninderra on a
Saturday morning. Thanks to Scott McTaggart, Dianne Calvert, and
participating parents for their assistance in running these events.
It is always dangerous to pick out any of our members for outstanding athletic
performances during the season and again congratulations to all members for
their efforts, be it a national selection and representation, a big win, a PB or
just the feeling of a job well done. For the past season however, as a club it
would be remiss not to commend a number of members who have had
significant international success during this year including Lauren Boden,
Louise Ellery, Richard Nicholson, Katherine Proudfoot, Angus Gould,
Anthony Haber and Brendon Reading. Congratulations to Lauren and Louise
and Katherine for their selections/nominations for the forthcoming Olympic
and Paralympic games. Angus Gould’s Youth Commonwealth Games Gold
medal last year was a sensational achievement.
NCGA athletes were extremely prominent at the Athletics ACT award night
last month taking out the premier awards, plus the various age awards and
the club again dominated trophies for points in the numerous age categories.
Congratulations to Erika Vredenbregt for winning the point score for the fourth
year in a row.
Athletics could not operate without the support of officials and I pay tribute to
those members who have fronted up week in, week out as officials. Issues
around attracting more volunteers are becoming pressing and will be an issue
for the AACT Board to consider. Thanks to Dianne Calvert for her efforts in
ensuring enough official and volunteers were available for competitions, a
necessary and sometimes difficult task.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge Neil Boden who has represented
NCGA on the Board of Athletics ACT and kept the club in the loop and Kathy
Southgate in her role as a selector for AACT representation at national
meets.
In conclusion I would again pay tribute to the NCGA committee who have
supported me in my role throughout the past 12 months. To club treasurer Barbara for her ongoing efforts that makes being the President a breeze. To
other committee members Dianne Calvert, Kathy Southgate, Linda
Vredenbregt and Michael Reading for their contribution and support.
I will be stepping down as President of NCGA this year and feel guilty over
my very limited input over the past year but with board positions with both
athletics and triathlon ACT I have over-committed. I wish my successor all
the best and will be there to provide support as required.
I would also congratulate our 2011/12 Club Person of the Year award winner
and all those athletes who train and compete, and give of their best.
Alex Gosman
28 May 2012
AACT AWARDS NIGHT
Congratulations to all those NCGA athletes who were nominated for awards
at the AACT awards night on Friday 25
NCGA athletes "starred" with Lauren Boden AACT Athlete of the year,
Katherine Proudfoot, AWD Athlete of the year and Angus Gould Junior Athlete
of the Year.
Other NCGA winners included:
Sarah Lonsdale - Under 20 Female Ex stadia
Lauren Boden - Open Woman In-stadia
Katherine Proudfoot - Open Woman (AWD) In stadia
Angus Gould - Under 20 Male In stadia
Lachlan Calvert and Reilly Shaw - shared Under 18 Male In stadia
Callum Burns - Under 14 males In-stadia
Erica Vredenbregt - Summer season Point score champion
NCGA also dominated the Summer Series Club championship winning at the
female and male level winning the following age groups - Under 14, 16, 18
and the Open Category.