Papanui Toc H

Junior Track and Field

October 2012

Welcome to the 2012 - 2013 season.

Registration Day: o o o Sunday 7th October 2012 2-4pm Papanui High at the Clubrooms

First Club Night : o o o o Tuesday 9th October 2012 5.30-7pm Papanui High School Fields Programme A

Lets foster some Olymp ians

Safety First
Cross the track as if it were a road Beware of missiles- shot put and discus Keep away from the streams Be responsible for your own children

First Saturday Interclub : o o o Saturday 13th October 2012 8.30am start for warm up Rawhiti Domain

Warm athletic greetings to you all! At Papanui Toc-H this summer we're aiming to take the best coaching from previous seasons and to build on this already strong platform in the junior and senior sections of the club. Our athletes are at the centre of everything we do and we want to provide a respectful coaching environment that focuses on growing athletic competence leading to personal achievement. Senior coaching for athletes 15years and older takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays 5-7pm and on Sundays from 10am-12noon or in the afternoon depending on which squad athletes are training in. Tuesday Junior Club nights remains focused on the Five Star athletic programme for 7-14year old athletes and this is the first step for any young person keen on athletics. Thursday Junior Coaching nights are for junior athletes wanting to improve their athletic skills with qualified and experienced club coaches. The cost for Thursday training is $40 for 16 Thursday sessions (11 Oct - 13 Dec, 24 Jan - 14 Mar). On Thursdays our expectations are that: 1. - Parents will have athletes to training in time for the start (by 5.30pm) and be ready to pick athletes up within 15minutes of the scheduled finish time (7pm) 2. - Athletes will focus, pay attention and behave in a respectful manner towards coaches and parent helpers (if present) 3. - Coaches will engage with athletes to provide competent, consistent and professional coaching for athletes Papanui Toc-H is actively growing its coaching capability and we are always keen to support parents who have an interest in this area into learning basic coaching theory and practice. As always we are always keen for a helping hand in a number of events or just helping with things like set up and packing down. Our coaching team across the junior and senior club look forward to working with committed children, youth and senior athletes. Best wishes, Chris Mene Coaching Convenor Papanui Toc-H Athletic Club

The Colgate Games

The Colgate Games are held annually in both the North and the South Islands, and are coordinated by the New Zealand Childrens Athletic Association Inc. The games are a great athletic and social event, and a chance to meet other athletes from other centres. The emphasis is on participation and enjoyment, and entry is open to any registered athlete not just Saturday athletes. Our club usually has a good turn out and it is a great event. The event moves location from year to year, and this year the South Games are in Invercargill. We need someone to take on the organisation of this event interested parties please contact Barbara on: ptoch.juniorathletics@gmail.com

Committee Vacancies
We currently have vacancies for a Club Secretary . If you are interested please come and support our team. Contact Maria on papanuitoch@gmail.com

Tuesday BBQ Help needed

We need someone new to take over running the BBQ on a Tuesday night. The kids and most adults enjoy a sausage at the end of the evening but we no longer have anyone run it. We will roster helpers but need someone to take the lead. If interested please contact me on ptoch.juniorathletics@gmail.com

In December 2011 Southland Childrens Athletics was offered the hosting rights to the 2013 South Island Colgate Games. Acceptance was a tinged with sadness knowing that the proud province of Canterbury has had the opportunity to host this event taken away (for now) due to the devastating earthquakes they have experienced. Our thoughts are with them as they embark on a new beginning for their sport. On the other hand we also are very excited to do our part in Southland as we have all competed in and attended many Colgate Games over the years and it is now time for us do our bit to carry on the traditions that are the Colgate Games.
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Tuesday Club Nights

Papanui Toc H Athletic evenings are developed for children to participate and have fun as well as providing them and young adults with the skills of running, jumping and throwing, which will develop balance and special awareness. These evenings are on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 7.00 pm. Shoes are to be worn at all times. A toilet can be found in the clubrooms. Trophies are presented at the club break-up for various achievements. Season Points for the boys and girls who score the highest points over the season in each age group - points are awarded for the best performances in each event. Those who participate regularly have a greater chance of scoring points. No points are scored until the 3rd week- every week points will be scored unless there is a part programme. Club Championships at the end of the season has scoring based on a decathlon type system. Only Financial athletes are eligible to score points The athletes also take part in the Colgate 5 Star Programme which is an incentive scheme based on personal improvement with certificates awarded on achieving specified performance levels. Athletes must be registered before results will be calculated. Results for the first two weeks of the season are not counted towards these awards. Results are taken from the Tuesday Night Competition only. For those athletes competing on Saturday mornings only Hurdles and the Track Walk events are included towards the 5 Star Awards. Results will also be compiled and added from the two main Childrens competitions of the season. These are the Colgate Games and the Canterbury Champs. Papanui TocH Best Performances: Best performances have been collected since 2001. They are updated during the season. They taken from Tuesday Night Competition, Saturday mornings, Colgate Games and the Canterbury Champs. No other results will be looked at for these awards. Parents and children, if you believe you have reached a level on the 5 Star Award scheme or bettered a previous Best Performance, please see me and I will organise for the records to be checked.

Tuesday Club Nights

Over a two week period the children will participate in the following events by doing 3 or 4 events each club night for full details of the programme for each night please see the notice board. 5 & 6 yrs : 50m, 60m, 80m, shot, discus, Long Jump, 7 9 yrs : 60m, 80m, 100m, 200m, Shot, Discus, Long Jump, High Jump 10 + yrs : 60m, 80m, 100m, 200m, 400m, Shot, Discus, Long Jump, High Jump,1500m alternating with 800m on alternate weeks. These races start at 5.15pm so please be early to compete Our success on Tuesday nights is to have help from many adults. To run 2 long jumps, 2 shot puts, 2 high jumps, 2 discus events plus the track events requires many helpers. This year we are going to bring back a roster in order that all families contribute to the running of our Tuesday nights making it fairer to all. We will be asking that all families put their names down for a minimum of 4 help sessions through the season where you will be expected to help out on one event all night. Alternatively you can take on a new AGM role either on 4 sessions through the season or as a regular role - see below. If you fail to volunteer we will allocate you sessions. It will be up to the individual to cover this session and arrange a swap if needed. When you are on duty at an event it is expected that you will arrive at 5pm and help set up your event for the evening. It is also expected that you stay until your event is finished and help pack it away at the end. We will be teaching the running of events to athletes and families alike for the first 2 weeks of the season. New AGM role is being rolled out to try and maximize the Colgate 5 Star system. The AGM (age group manager) will be following the progress of the athletes in your group, comparing it to the 5 Star standard and encouraging them to meet the next target, or a PB or even just to improve on that days performance. The ideal is to have 1 or 2 parents attached to each group for the season. This role is ideal for someone who wishes to go round with his or her child every week anyway and is happy to help out. Further information will be made available. When in an AGM role on the roster only basis we expect that you come at 5pm to help set up the other events. If you have a regular weekly AGM role this will not necessarily be expected every week but will be helpful if and when you can manage it. Remember that despite whether you are on duty or not you must be responsible for your children at all times. We cannot be responsible for your children and a caregiver is expected to stay each week.
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Saturday Interclub 2012 - 2013

Interclub competition is held on Saturday mornings from 8:30am for warm up 12.30pm approx. Commencing 13 October. The competition is held at Rawhiti Domain, unless otherwise stated. It is important that the athletes report to Junior Committee members, when they arrive and leave on a Saturday. This way we can follow, support and encourage their achievements and know who is available for relay teams. Papanui Toc H is responsible for the running of one of the long jump pits you will receive a roster to help out 3-4 times per season in this area, or any other area required. There are plenty of officials only too willing to show you what to do!

What you need to bring:

Uniform, and t-shirt to cover shoulders Warm layers of clothing Food/snacks Water Rug/chairs Sunblock GRADE 14 ATHLETES A reminder that local grade 14 athletes who are registered for Saturday afternoon track and field MUST COMPETE in at least 4 CCAA meetings prior to Canterbury Childrens Champs if they want to compete in

Uniform Requirements:

Club Singlet Black or Royal Blue shorts with no stripes or other markings Light shoes or trainers for 9 years and under Spikes may be worn by athletes 10 and over whilst competing but must be removed at the end of events for safety reasons. Trainers or other shoes will be needed for throwing events We have a new singlet available now from Stirling Sports in Northlands Mall, however old singlets are still also acceptable.

Timaru Dates
27th October 2012 24th November 2012 9th February 2013 23rd February 2013 9th and 10th March 2013- Canterbury Champs

Web STUFF

http://www.athletics.org.nz http://coaching.athletics.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view =article&id =166&Itemid=210 http://www.athletics.org.nz/papanui/Article.aspx?ID=3101 http://www.athletics.org.nz/CANTERBURY/Article.aspx?ID=890

http://www.facebook.com/PapanuiTocH
http://www.facebook.com/CanterburyChildrensAthleticAssociationInc

Rosters/ Parent Help

Remember we are reliant on parent help to keep our club going. Follow the links and check the rosters.

Tuesday Club Night

It is your responsibility to find a replacement if unable to assist on your allocated day. Please text changes to Barbara MacLeod on 027 825 9965.
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Saturday Interclub
Carol Brotheridge will be running the Long Jump each week, assisted by Penny Williamson- please report to Carol on arrival at Long Jump. Be at your allocated event by 8.45am. It is your responsibility to find a replacement if unable to assist on your allocated day. Please text changes to Karen Mountford on 0274 382 127. If you are rostered on Finish Line Duties and are not required, then you are expected to liaise with and relieve those on Long Jump.
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Papanui Toc H
Junior Track and Field
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October 2012