CMA e-News 2012 - 2013 Season

Hi all,

It is hard to believe it is August & where has the year gone?

What's On, Where & When .....
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CMA AGM - Change of date - NOW Monday 19th August 2014, Port Hills Clubrooms @ 7:30 p.m.

Just a reminder to let you know that the AGM is coming up.  In the April issue of Cant-A-long you will find a list of elected positions that will be decided on the night, plus an agenda.  Ifthere are any remits or notices of motion, these need to be in the hands of the Secretary by Monday 12th August (I bit late I know).

Tony McManus
102 Bowenvale Avenue
Cashmere
Christchurch  8022

With the sad loss of Andrew Reese, there is room on the committee for a fresh face.  So to ensure your committee does not get 'stuck in their ways', if you are interested in standing for thecommittee please make it known by contacting myself on 338 0516 or Tony on 332 3921. 

One of the issues we will be discussing is the future and format of our CMA organised track & field meetings.  Athletics Canterbury has agreed to let CMA members compete in the SaturdayInter-club competition without being a registered club athlete.  Exactly how this will happen will be discussed at the AGM.

My Presidents report for the 2012-2013 season is also in Cant-A-long, so please bring that along to the AGM.  I do not intend to read it out, therefore I will speak briefly to my report.

CMA AGM Agenda:

• Quorum Check  (15 Financial Members)
• Apologies
• Approval of Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 20th August 2012
• Consideration and Approval of Annual President's Report
• Consideration and Approval of Annual Financial Statements
• Consideration and Approval of Annual Subscription for 2013 / 2014 season
• Election of Officers for 2013 / 2014

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Committee    (not to exceed six)

• Election of other Elected Positions

Patron

Honorary Auditor

Honorary Solicitor

• Nomination(s) for Life Membership
• Remits
• General Business

Following the AGM, there will be a shared supper put on by your current committee. 

To see a draft copy of the 2013 - 2014 Track & Field season CLICK HERE.  This will be discussed at the AGM.  I look forward to see many of you at the AGM.

Kind Regards,

Andrew Stark

(CMA President / NZMA Vice-President)

Hi All,

CMA AGM CHANGE of DATE:   Now Monday 19th August 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.

There has been a clash of dates for the use of the Port Hills Clubrooms, so we have had to change the date.  Our AGM will now be held on Monday 19th August @ 7:30 p.m.

To help share the workload and give something back to our, think about becoming involved and join the committee.  New ideas and help is always needed.  If you have any remit or points you would like discussed, please let meknow.  

Regards,

Andrew

Hi All,

Today, a large group gathered to celebrate the life of Andrew Reese.  His contribution to our sport will not be forgotten.  RIP.

Kind regards,

Andrew Stark

Hi All,

It's been a while since my last report.  From where I live, I look down on paddocks that have turned into lakes.  I'm not a great fan of wet / cold weather as it does get in the way of training ... well, it would if was able to trainwithout injuries.  Hopefully you have been able to keep warm and dry.  Within the CMA ranks, there are many who are heavily involved in the Athletics Canterbury committees and the organising the events.  There are two important Athletics Canterbury AGM'scoming up in July, which you welcome to attend.

Athletics Canterbury AGM:

This is occuring on Wednesday 3rd July at 7:30 p.m. @ the Cashmere Club.  Kevin Jago is the President of Athletics Canterbury.

Athletics Canterbury Track & Field Committee AGM:

This is occuring on Wednesday 10th July at 7:30 p.m. @ the Cashmere Club.

Winter Throws Pentathlon:

A monthly Throws Pentathlon has been introduced this winter, organised by Bev Church.  It is scheduled to occur on the first Sunday on each month (weather permitting), held at Rawhiti Domain starting at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, pleasecontact Bev on 388 5736.  I look forward to hearing about these events.

Member's News:

If you have an event you would like to share with your CMA members, please let me know. The most recent one I know about was Bryan and Patricia Kerr's 60th wedding anniversary this week.  Well done to you both. 

This photo was sent to me by Lois Anderson, which I hope Lois, Bryan and Pat don't mind me showing here.

CMA AGM:

Advance notice about our AGM, to be held in the Port Hills Clubrooms on Wednesday 21st August @ 7:30 p.m.

South Island Track & Field Championships - November 29th - December 1st 2013:

We are organising this event and your help will be needed.  Click here is see the draftprogramme.

Oceania Masters Track & Field Championships - Bendigo 2014:

If you want to know more about this event, click on the link below.  You can register your interest now and receive information e-mails.  Registrations close on 24th November 2013.

http://www.omabendigo2014.com.au/index.php

Finally, for those competing in the up-coming cross country races, good luck.

Kind regards,

Andrew Stark

Hi All,

The final gatherings for the summer have been and gone. The Link Relay was held in great weather, but overall team numbers were down, as were the number of children competing. 

The Throws Pentathlon held at Rawhiti Domain, attracted the usual competitors, with two special races put on for Max Wood.  Well done Max on beating two more CMA M80 records, this time the 100m and 400m. 

CLICK HERE is see results for both events.

There was a good turnout at the CMA Presentation Night, held in early April and based on the noise within the room everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.  Well done to all those who received a trophy.

The latast Cant-A-Long has been produced and has been distributed.  In this version you can see the 'winners' and record breakers for the 2012-2013 season, plus my President's report.  There is also advance notification of the CMA AGM, which is to be held inAugust.   A PDF version of Cant-A-Long, with coloured photos can be seen on-line by CLICKING HERE.

Winter Throws Pentathlon:

For many of the 'track' athletes, the winter season is a time to rest and recover before building up for next season.  However, for the throwers a monthly Throws Pentathlon is being introduce this winter, organised by Bev Church.  For more information, pleasecontact Bev on 388 5736.  It is scheduled to occur on the first Sunday on each month, held at Rawhiti Domain starting at 10:00 a.m. The first such event is to occur this Sunday, 7th April.

As mentioned last time, the South Island Track & Field Championships are being organised by Canterbury, but held in Timaru.  Closer to the time, I will be asking for helpers so we can run a successful meeting, up to our usual standards.

Recently Max Wood and Dave Leech took part in a braodcasting student documentry that scened on Metro News.  This can be viewed by CLICKINGHERE.  Their interview occurs at about the 16th minutes of the news broadcast. 

If you are planning to race over the winter, good luck and I might just see you around.  If not, I hope to see many of you again at the CMA AGM.

Kind regards,

Andrew Stark

Hi all,

The season is rapidly coming to a close.  Just a friendly reminder to check out what's on, as listed below ....

Link Relay - Saturday 23rd March @ Halswell Quarry starting at1:30p.m.:

If you are able to help out with marking out the Link Relay course, meet at the Halswell Quarry by 12:30 on Saturday (Kevin Jago and Peter Watts to co-ordinate).  There will also be some result recording jobs, so come and see me once the course is markedout.  The relay involves teams of 4 (cost $20.00), which can be made up on the day, so you can run as well.  I hope see many of you there.

CMA Throws Pentathlon Championship, plus select track events - Sunday 24th March @ Rawhiti Domain starting at 10.00a.m.:

This is the final CMAmeeting for this season. While the throws pentathlon is taking place, there will be selected track events starting with 100m (10:30 a.m.), 1500m (10:45 a.m) and 200m or 400m at 11:00 a.m.  Other track events will be available onrequest.know.

CMA Presentation Dinner - Sunday 7th April @ The CashmereClub:

The final gathering for this season is our presentation night. Once again it isto be held at the Cashmere Club and we will be having a buffet style meal. The meal is timed to start at 6:45 p.m., but you are more than welcome to gather earlier for drinks. In past years this has been an enjoyable evening, so pleasecome.

The costs will be $10.00 for CMA members and $20.00 fornon-members. This is a subsidized cost, so it's good value for your money. We need a minimum of 45 people, so bring a friend.  If you have not already put your name down on the list at Max's night, please ring Carol Thompson to advise you are coming (3844700).

South Island Track & Field Championships 29 November, 1 December 2013 - VENUE CHANGE - NOWTIMARU

CMA is organising this event and it will be now held in Timaru.  While Rawhiti Domain is suitable for throwers, it was decided that the track athletes would stay away.  We will be combing our eventwith the local South Canterbury Club (Saturday afternoon) and opening it up to secondary school students as well.  This should make for a more interesting meeting foreveryone. 

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

Our CMA and NZMA Championship meetings have been and gone.  The results for our CMA Championship meeting are on the RESULTS page of this website.  As yet, I have not seen the results fromlast weekends NZMA Championships.  I look forward to seeing them, so I can see how our members performed.  However, photos from the weekend can be seen on Nesport.co.nz.

At the NZMA AGM held on Friday 1st March, I was re-elected as vice-president, plus I also attended a 4th World Veteran Games Trust Meeting.

Now that it is March you might think the season is over, but we still have some important events coming up and your help is needed to make some of them happen successfully.

Events coming up ...

Max's Night CMA Meeting - Wednesday 13th March @ Rawhiti Domainstarting at 6:15 p.m.:

Max started this eventwhen he turned 75.  It is hard to believe that he is now turning 80!!!   He would like to celebrate the ocassion with some fun events including some relays, so please come along and join in.  Max will also be trying to break some of the M80 records and needs yoursupport.  We are planning to have a BBQ following the events, so I ask you to bring food suitable toshare. 

West Coast Open Championships - Saturday 16th March @ Anzac Park, Greymouth starting at 9:30a.m.:

In the past, several of our members have made the trip west and had a great time .... so why not jointhem this year.  CLICK HERE to see the programme.  There is no entry fee, just turn up and competeevents.

Link Relay - Saturday 23rd March @ Halswell Quarry starting at 1:30p.m.:

This annualevent started by Peter & Glen Watts has proven to be a popular relay event over the years.  Now run at the Quarry, it's a pleasent change for the runners who have dieted on 5km road races throughout the summer.  We organise this event and it is our only fund raisingevent.  I would like to hear from you ASAP if you can help on the day to set up the course etc.CLICK HERE to view the race call andmore information about theevent.

CMA Throws Pentathlon Championship, plus select track events - Sunday 24th March - Rawhiti Domain starting at 10.00a.m.:

This is the final CMAmeeting for this season.  The selected track events will be determined on the day.  It has been suggested that the throwers will continue to meet throughout the winter months (weather permitting) on the first Sunday of each month, to part-take in a throws pentathlon. If you are interested, please let Bev Churchknow.

CMA Presentation Dinner - Sunday 7th April @ The CashmereClub:

The final gathering for this season is ourpresentation night.  Once again it is to be held at the Cashmere Club and we will be having a buffet style meal. The meal is timed to start at 6:45 p.m., but you are more than welcome to gather earlier for drinks.  In past years this has been an enjoyable evening, so pleasecome.

The costs will be $10.00 for CMA membersand $20.00 for non-members.  This is a subsidized cost, so it's good value for your money.  We need a minimum of 45 people, so bring a friend. If you are interested in coming, please let one of the committee members knowASAP.

April Cant-A-LongIssue:

I plan to have a Can-A-Long produced in time to give out on presentationnight.  I am always on the lookout for articles / photos, so please help if youcan.

Finally, I have some sad news.  LynnDonaldson passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.  At next Wednesday's meeting we will have a moments silence as a mark of respect forLynn.

That's all for today.  I look forward toseeing many of you at Max'snight.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident) 

Hi all,

It's hard to believe we are already into February.  We are now getting down to the business end of the season.

Events coming up ...

NZMA Championships held in Wellington - March 1st - 4th2013:  

Entries for this event close this week on 7th February 2013.  CLICK HERE for the postal entry post, which can be download from the NZMA website or see thelatest Vetline. If you do not know your NZMA registration number, I have a this list or you can ring Kevin Pendergast (Treasurer).  Late entries close on 15thFebruary.

CMA Meeting - Wednesday 6th February - Rawhiti Domain @ 6.15p.m.:

This meeting was planned to be held 10 days before our CMA Championships.  However, we will stillhave this meeting as for some it will be valuable training.  Entries for our championships will be taken on the night.  Track: 60m, 100m, 400m, 1500m. Field: Discus & ShotPut.

CMA Championship - Sunday 10th February - Rawhiti Domain @ 11.00 a.m.:   --OfficialsNeeded!!!

As yet, I have received very few entries.  Please e-mail me ASAP the events you wish to enter or you can give me a call on 338 0516 during the day.  Please do this as it makes it easier on the dayfor the organisers.  Cost: $10.00 including BBQ.  Friends can come to the BBQ, cost $5.00.   CLICK HERE to view theprogramme.

Regarding the throwing events, if total number of competitors are less than 12, we will consider combining the mens and womens events.  A decision about that will be made on the day, having talked to the throwersinvolved. 

If you know of friends who will not see this e-mail, can you please ring them and pass on this information AND get them to enterASAP.

I also need to know who will be there to help as an official.  The Canterbury Centre officials are travelling up & down to Timaru on Saturday, so we cannot expect many, if any, to help out on the Sunday.  So,if you are not competing, but can help, I need to knowASAP.

As this is our major championship meeting of the season, you MUST be a current financial member of NZMA to compete.  You can pay that fee on the day, i.e.$55.00.

There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make this event happen. The success of this meeting depends on us all helping out ifrequired.

I look forward to seeing many of you next Sunday.  Hopefully the day will befine.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

Time keeps marching on as we head into 2013!!  We have had the Christmas break-up CMA meeting, attended by a smaller than expected group.  At the meeting, Tony McManus arranged for some spot prizes donated by Shoe Clinic and also a trip for two on the TransApline Express.  This major prize was won by Max Wood.  I hope he enjoys his trip.

Events coming up ...

CMA Meeting - Wednesday 16th January - Rawhiti Domain @ 6:15p.m.:

I will be away for this meeting, but I have left Bryan Kerr and Lois Anderson in charge. I am sure all will go well.  Track: 60m, 100m, 400m, 1500m.  Field: shot put &discus

CMA Steeplechase Championship - Saturday 19th January - Aorangi Stadium,Timaru:

This event will be run as part of the Inter-club programme. Please remember to pay the$5.00 entry fee at the control room at least 1 hour before the start.  Attached is the draft programme, however the timing of some events maychange.

CMA 3000m Championship - Saturday 26th January- Rawhiti Domain @ 4:45p.m.:

This event will be run as part of the Inter-club programme. Please remember to pay the $5.00 entry fee at the clubrooms at least 30 minutes before thestart.

CMA Meeting- Sunday 27th January - Rawhiti Domain @ 10:00a.m.:

Track: 60m, 100m, 200m, 800m.  Field:  Weight throw &javelin

CMA Championship - Sunday 10th February - Rawhiti Domain @ 11.00a.m.:

Just a reminder that our CMA Track & Field Championships are on one week earlier than normal to avoid a clash with the NBO Children's Championships, i.e. 10thFebruary 2013.

Planning is underway for this event and we will need your help on the day.  An entry form was included in the December Cant-A-Long and you can  CLICK HERE.  As yet I am not sure who will be organising the BBQ afterwards, so if you are interested in helping out there, please let me know ASAP.

I hope your training has been going well and I look forward to seeing many of yousoon.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

Just letting you know that Trevor Preece died on Saturday after a battle with cancer.  Many of our more mature members will remember Trevor as his involvement in athletics goes back a very long way.  As yet I have no details of the funeral.

Remember the Christmas Break-up meeting is on this Wednesday at Rawhiti Domain, starting at 6:15 p.m.  Hopefully I will see many of you there.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

The North & South Island Championships have been and gone.  No doubt, if not already, a full set of results will be posted on the NZMA website (CLICK HERE). 

Events coming up ...

Jack King Memorial Throws Pentathlon - Sunday 9th December - Rawhiti Domain @ 10:00a.m.:

If you are planning to enter this event ... see you there on Sunday.  The usual $2.00 entry feeapplies.

CMA Christmas Break-up - Wednesday 12th December - Rawhiti Domain @ 6:15p.m.:

Following a selection of events, we will have a social gathering, so please remember to bring a plate of food to share.  There will be a hammer throw on the programme, plus one other throw of yourchoice. 

CMA 5000m Championship - Saturday 15th December - Rawhiti Domain @ 4:45p.m.:

This event will be run as part of the Inter-club programme.  Please remember to pay the $5.00 entry fee at the clubrooms at least 30 minutes before thestart.

Just a reminder that our CMA Track & Field Championships are on one week earlier than normal to avoid a clash with the NBO Children's Championships, i.e. 10thFebruary 2013.

I hope your training has been going okay and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi All,

The season is in full swing.  Our CMA meetings are drawing small numbers, but for once they have been held in warm conditions.  I would like to see more of you turn-out, however I appreciate these meetings are not for everyone.

REGISTRATIONS are now due: If you have not done so, it's time to pay your 2012-2013 CMA / NZMA registration. CLICK HERE to download a registration form.

Events coming up ...

CMA 10000m Championship - Saturday 17th November - Rawhiti Domain @ 5:00p.m.:

This is the first of our championship events this season.  So far we have lost two Saturday inter-club competitions due to rain.  Hopefully, this weekend the weather will be kind.  If you are planning to run this race, please enter at least 30 minutes before the starttime of 5:00 p.m.  As this is part of an Athletics Canterbury Inter-club meeting, a $5.00 entry fee isrequired.

CMA Meeting - Sunday 18th November - Rawhiti Domain @ 10:00a.m.:

Almost forgot this meeting was on  .... although it's a long weekend, I hope to see many there.  For the field event competitors, there will be hammer throw, plus one other of yourchoce.

Otherdates of note .....

• North Island Track & Field Championships (Hamilton) - 23rd - 25th November 2012 - Good luck to those who are going.  Entries have now closed.
• South Island Track & Field Championships (Nelson) - 30th November - 2nd December 2012 - Entries close 15th November 2012. (CLICK HERE for an entry from).  If you are planing to go, please entry on time to avoid disappointment.  It is important to support this event so that it continues in thefuture.

If you plan to enter any NZMA event, you must have paidyour NZMA / CMA registration fees and been given your 2012-2013 registration number. If you need a registration number urgently, please contact our treasurer, Kevin Prendergast.

I hope your training hasbeen going okay and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

On September 30th, the Oceania Throws Pentathlon Challenge was held at Rawhiti Domain in warm conditions.  The regular throwers attended and it was particularly pleasing to see Dave Leech throwing.  As one of our mature throwers (M85), who had suggested hewould retire last season, he can be well pleased with his efforts as he set CMA records in the hammer, weight and shot put throws, plus a M85 points total.  The full results of the event are posted on our results page (CLICKHERE).

The Opening CMA meeting was for once held in good weather conditions and the results are posted on our results page (CLICK HERE ).  The first of several Athletics Canterbury Inter-club meetings isbeing held in Timaru this Saturday and all CMA members are able to attend without being registered with a club.

REGISTRATIONS are now due:  If you have not done so, it's time to pay your 2012-2013 CMA / NZMA registration.  CLICK HERE to download a registration form.

Events coming up ...

CMA Meeting- Sunday 28th October - Rawhiti Domain @ 10:00a.m.:

This year we will be joined by the ParaFed athletes who are holding their South Island Games. CLICK HERE to download theprogramme for the day.  We will be needing some officials on the day to help out with measuring / recording results, so please come along.  The ParaFed athletes will be joining in the running races and we can join in some of their field events if thatsuits.

Otherdates of note .....

• North Island Track & Field Championships (Hamilton) - 23rd - 25th November 2012 - Entries close 2nd November 2012.  (CLICK HERE for an entryfrom)
• South Island Track & Field Championships (Nelson) - 30th November - 2nd December 2012 - Entries close 15th November 2012. (CLICK HERE for an entryfrom)

If you plan to enter either of these two events, youmust have paid your NZMA / CMA registration fees and been given your 2012-2013 registration number.  If you need a registration number urgently, please contact our treasurer, Kevin Prendergast.

I hope your training hasbeen going okay and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

The CMA AGM has been and gone.  Thank you to all those who attended.  It was a pretty quiet night with a couple of changes in committee members.  The new committee can be viewed on the CMACommittee (Click here) page of this website. 

The season is fast approaching and REGISTRATION are now due.  All details can be found on the Registrations (Click here) pageof this website.

Important Notice:  Last year the CMA Championships held in February accidently clashed with the New Brighton Olympic Children's Championships.  To avoid this happening, the CMA Championships will now be held one week earlier onSunday 10th February at Rawhiti Domain, starting at 11:00 a.m. 

Events coming up ...

Oceania Postal Throws Pentathon - Sunday 30th September 2012 - Rawhiti Domian@ 10:00 a.m.:

For those interested in this event, please ring Bev Church (338 5736) to let her know you are attending.  The cost is $10.00which is payable on the day.

CMA Opening Day - Wednesday 17th October - Rawhiti Domain @ 6:15 p.m.:

Following the competition events there will be a shared supper, so please remember to bring aplate.

CMA Meeting- Sunday 28th October - Rawhiti Domain @ 10:00 a.m.:

This year we will be joined by the ParFed athletes who are holding their South IslandGames.  I am not sure of full the details etc. and how many ParFed athletes will be attending, however I would like to see an many CMA members there to compete in our own meeting and help out whereneeded.  An updated 2012-2013 season programme is available on the Events / Programme (Click here) page of the website, if you require more information about what's on and when.

I hope your training has been going okay and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.

Kind regards,

Andrew Stark

(CMA President)

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder .... CMA AGM next Monday night 20th August @ 7:30 p.m., Port Hills Clubrooms.

Kind regards,

Andrew Stark

(CMA President)

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder to pencil in some of the dates below  from the Tuesday 19th June CMA E-News.  There is one change to the events schedule listed, i.e. Oceania Postal ThrowsPentathlon Challenge is now on 30th September 2012.

Please remember we need at least 25 current members to attend the AGM.  The President's report was published in the last Cant-A-Long. If you are interested in becoming involved on the committee, please let me know.

The latest version of the track & field season is also available, CLICK HERE

Until the next e-News, I hope your training is going well or you are at least keeping warm.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)

Hi all,

It's been a while since my last CMA e-news.  Unless you are involved with cross-country, it is a quiet time of the year.  In early June I went to a NZMA Board meeting in Hamilton.  There is not a lot to report, apartfrom letting you know that the planning for both the North Island and the South Island Championships is well underway and that the NZMA Championships are being held in Wellington (March 1st - 4th) next year.

What's On, Where & When ........

CMA AGM - Monday 20th August 2012 @ 7:30p.m.:

Port Hills Clubrooms @ 7:30 p.m.  To view a draft summer programme for the 2012 - 2013 season, CLICK HERE and we can discuss it at the AGM.  The other main issue to discuss willbe whether or not we continue on with Cant-A-Long or simply use our website only as the preferred method of communication. 

If you are interested in being on the committee, please let me know.  If you have items you would like discussed, please sendany remits to Bernadette Jago by 10th August 2012. - 32 Sloan Street or via e-mail bkjago@paradise.net.nz

Oceania Postal Throws Pentathlon - Sunday 30th September 2012 @ 10:00 a.m.:

Formerly know as the Trans Tasman Throws Pentathlon, this year some island members of Oceania have indicated they will join inthis competition.  In previous years it has been held in August, however as I am organising the event, we are going to hold it in September to hopefully avoid the cold weather in the south during August.  For those interested, mark the above date on yourcalendar.

Other dates of note .....

• South Island Masters Games (Timaru) - Athletics on 14th October 2012 - CLICK HERE to find out more information.
• CMA Opening Day (Rawhiti Domain) - Wednesday 17th October 2012 @ 6:15 p.m.:
• Tai Tapu Half & Quarter Marathons - Sunday 11th November 2012 @ 8:00 a.m. 
• North Island Track & Field Championships (Hamilton) - 23rd - 25th November 2012
• South Island Track & Field Championships (Nelson) - 30th November - 2nd December 2012

Until the next e-News, I hope your training is going well or you are at least keeping warm.

Kindregards,

AndrewStark

(CMAPresident)