8/2/10  Knox Open Twilight FinishLynx Posters  

We have had a number of inquiries regarding the FinishLynx posters that were available at the Knox LAC Open Twilight ( Jan 23rd) and whether they are still available and can be ordered. A sample can be viewed HERE!

 

They are still available and can be ordered at any time by simply filling out the attached order form HERE! and either sending it to Knox LAC, PO Box 4444, Knox City, 3152.

 

Emailed posters area available for $5 each or $8 each if you want them posted.    Payment is via cheque ( made out to “Knox Little Athletics Centre) and is to accompany the order.   Orders will take 1-2 weeks to complete.

 

For Knox families the order form and cheque can be given directly to Phil Matthews or Matt Davies.

 

To complete the form simply note the required details as per the example including event no, event description and whether you want the poster emailed or posted. Don’t forget to add contact details including email and/or postal address).

 

Any inquiries, please contact Phil Matthews on 0418 521 439

 

 8/2/10  Pole Vault Training  

Over the last few weeks Tony Nemaric has been running pole vault clinics for older LA's and seniors athletes. For those fearless attendees the weather has been great and the view even better from the top of a pole! Check out the movie links and picture below. For those interested in trying out the most challenging event in track and field we have coaching on Sundays from 11am-1am. In Tony's words, "Only for the brave of course, timid souls need not apply". There are 3 more clinic for the summer T&F season which will be conducted on 14, 28 Feb and 7 Mar. If there is interest we will run regular clinics over winter.

 

This is intended for U14's and over who compete at Seniors, but current U13's if interested should be training for next year. Due to the long training time required they need to get in quite a few sessions before actually competing.

 

Mike Donato

Knox Little Athletics Coaching Co-ordinator

 

Beau     BigLuke    Corey    Greg    SmallLuke    Verity

 

 

 7/2/10  Normal Competition Photos  

Another milestone, for the first time this season for normal competition, we successfully ran photographic electronic timing on both front and back straight for all races. With thanks to Russell Speight, Noel Eastwood and the electronic timing operators.

 

 

More Photos HERE!

 

 5/2/10  Sunday Hurdles Session for Older Athletes  

Due to the VLAA JDS session at Doncaster this coming Sunday the regular Knox Hurdles session on Sunday will be held at 9.30am, not the usual 4.00pm.

Steve C

 

 4/2/10  In The News - Mike Kerr  

Articles in the local papers in the past week or so for the City of Knox local Australia Day awards. Mike Kerr was nominated under the "2010 Volunteer of the Year" category and was announced as the winner on Australia Day at a special breakfast for Knox's top citizens. All those at the Knox Centre are very proud of this well deserved award.

 

Please click HERE! for Mike's citation and photos from the day.

 

 

 3/2/10 2010 VLAA State Multi-Event Championships  

50 Knox athletes ventured to Bendigo to compete in the 2010 VLAA State Multi-Event Championships in very hot conditions reaching 37 deg on both days.

 

The winner of the State Multi-Event is considered the State's best "all round” athlete for the season.

 

The Knox Centre had 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medal winners. To see how we fared to previous seasons, please click HERE!

 

Results have been posted on the VLAA website or from HERE!

 

The Knox athlete finalists from the 2010 State Multi-Event were:

 

Gold: U/13 Dakota Pyke, U/14 Brendan Lee

 

Silver: U/15 Kristy Stratton

 

Bronze: U/14 Charanja Thavendran, U/15 Nicole Pennings

 

Fourth: U/12 Jackie-Lee Fredricksen,  U/16 (YA) Michael Goldsack

 

Fifth: U/13 Monique Hoskin, U/14 Sam Goldsack, U/15 Tim O'Brien

 

Sixth: U/9 Blake Tahlambouris, U/15 Tayla Kearns

 

Seventh: U/15 Beau Williams

 

Eighth: U/14 Lisa Morris, U/14 Nick Heuston

 

Congratulations to Kristy Stratton and Nicole Pennings who have both made the ALAC State Squad for the U/15 Multi-Event and are pictured below:

 

 

More Photos HERE!

Note: Please send in any Saturday photos as 99% taken are from Sunday

 

 3/2/10 Lost Team Vic Sport Bag at State Multis  

If anyone that attended Multi's on Sunday and either found or picked up accidently a TEAM VIC large sports bag that was left in the Knox area late Sunday afternoon, around Presentation time and when the storm hit.

Please contact Siva Thavendran on 9759 5935 or 0403016389
or Julie Harvey Knox Team Manager on 0414816107

 

 2/2/10 Normal Competition Photos  

A quiet mornings competition with many families in Bendigo for the State Multi-Event

More Photos HERE!

 28/1/10 VLAA State Multi-Event - Bendigo  

For those competing in the VLAA State Multi-Event this weekend.

"DUTY* All Knox family will have duty this weekend, if you are not sure what duty you have please email - kajaharvey@msn.com
OR phone Julie 0414816107. Or check with us first thing in the morning.

*SIGN IN* When you arrive at the track please let us know at the Knox area, we can then inform you on the procedures of the day.

Arrive within plenty of time, first event starts at 8.30am. Athletes must marshall for events. First event is 30 minutes, remainder of events 20 minutes.

 

Athlete Registration is from 7.30am until 8.00am at the start of each day.

*Four S's* Sunscreen, Sunhats, Sun Shade & Smiles.

Good Luck to all our Knox Athletes competing at State Multis !

See you in Bendigo

Julie Harvey

Knox Centre Team Manager

 

 28/1/10 Missing Gear From Twilight Found  

Haven Roberts gear has been found with thanks to all those who helped in locating it.

 26/1/10 Mike Kerr - City of Knox "2010 Volunteer of the Year"  

Its been said that " those who can, do...and those that can do more, volunteer" and that sentiment is echoed in Knox LACs very own Mike Kerr. Mike has been volunteering in a variety of ways for many years at Knox LAC and his volunteer service was recognised today by Knox City Council at the 2010 Australia Day Local Awards when he was announced as the Knox City "2010 Volunteer of the Year".

In front of 150 guests including local Federal and State MPs including James Merlino (State Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs), Knox City Mayor, Cr Joe Cossari, Knox City Councillors and Channel 10 weatherman Mike Larkin as guest speaker, Mike was presented with his award by Cr. Andrew Walter (Friberg Ward).

Mikes family were in attendance to celebrate with him.

On behalf of all families, athletes and all those associated with Knox Little Athletics and the Little Athletics family as a whole, congratulations Mike, a most deserved recipient of the award and a great example of those who volunteer to ensure Little Athletics continues to flourish and realises its ethos of " Family, Fitness and Fun".

Click HERE! to read the citation that was read out as part of recognising Mike's nomination

 

Mike with his family - more photos HERE!

 24/1/10 2010 Knox Open Twilight Results  

The results are now available from HERE! with thanks to Chris McKissack.

 

 24/1/10 2010 Knox Open Twilight Report  

Thankyou to all 422 athletes who competed in our Open Twilight with special thanks to the athletes coming from the 39 different Centres throughout the State which included two athletes from Finley, New South Wales. Centres competing were from Altona, Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Bendigo, Box Hill, Brighton, Camberwell/Malvern, Casey, Caulfield, Chelsea, Coburg, Collingwood, Corio, Croydon, Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Doncaster, Essendon, Finley (NSW), Frankston, Keilor, Kew, Lilydale & Yarra Ranges, Mentone, Mornington, Nunawading, Pakenham, Ringwood, Rochester, Romsey, Sale, Shepparton, Sherbrooke, Sunbury, Waverley, Werribee and Whittlesea City.

 

A special mention to the Kew Centre who were the largest contingent with 15 athletes followed by Lilydale/Yarra Ranges (14), Brighton (13) and Casey (12).

 

Thank you to all the parents who helped setup in the morning, the many parents on officials duty including first aid, the starters, recording, and especially the Officials from other Centres who offered their assistance in helping Knox.

 

Also thanks to: 

 

Our Special Events Co-Ordinator: Sue Foord and the Knox LAC Special Events Sub-Committee Phil Matthews, Grant Bertram, Chris McKissack, Leigh Rasti, Dave Murrihy, Debbie Preston as well as the Competition Committee.

 

Our Open Day Sponsors: Athletics Victoria, Athletes Foot, Bendigo Bank, IGA, McDonalds, Ray Abley Real Estate, JCs Quality Foods, Chosen Bean. Rowville Physiotherapy, Back in Motion and VLAA

 

Our Special Guest Elite Athletes: Dean Barton-Smith, Jeff Riseley, Josh Ross, Aaron Rouge-Serret , Brooke Stratton and Jordan Williamsz.

 

Our local MP Nick Wakeling and City of Knox Cr Andrew Walter who both visited the competition throughout the day.

 

Also in attendance on the day were Altegra, a local company based in Knoxfield and a VLAA sponsor. Headed by Scott Brasher, Altegra were showing off their range of portable marquees which are strong and durable, very functional and oh so affordable – as their company motto says “Twice as tough … half the price”! On the day, Scott and his company also very kindly donated a 3 x 3 compact canopy which was put into a draw for all visiting centres and very excitedly won by the Essendon centre. Congratulations Essendon and well done Scott! www.altegra.com.au

 

 24/1/10 2010 Knox Open Twilight Photos  

With nearly 1800 photos submitted, we have split the photos into five groups from the links below.  If you have any photos (from all Centres) or any missing podium shots from any part of the day, please submit them to info@klac23.org.au to be added to the collection.

 

Photos are available in a high resolution format AT NO COST, Just email the photo number to photos@klac23.org.au and we will email them to you.

 

 

All photos have now been uploaded

 

Competition Photos with Knox Athletes

Competition Photos without Knox Athletes

Podium Photos

Special Guest Photos

General Photos

 

 24/1/10 URGENT! Personal Belonging Lost at Open Twilight  

Haven Roberts lost her personal belongings during the Knox Open Twilight. Hopefully they we picked up in error or perhaps they were thought to have been left.

 

Items included:

1 folding chair

1 patchwork blanket

1 JDS shoe bag

1 blue sports bag (named) containing spikes, clothes and most importantly a brand new pair of glasses which she urgently needs for school!

 

All the belongings were left between the Coffee ‘cart’ and the Ronald Macdonald statue. They were last seen at approximately 8.30pm Sat evening.

 

If anyone remembers seeing them or has any information that could help PLEASE call us (Mark/Louise) on 97511456.

Thank you.

 

 22/1/10 2010 Knox Open Twilight Timetable  

       

The Special Events Committee have now decided to post the timetable on the website. The reason it had initially chose not to, was due to problems in the past with a few Knox families not turning up until just before their child’s first event, some quite a few hours hours later.

A duty person missing disrupts the running of the event and is unfair on the Chief Official, his/her officials and the athletes competing in the event.

As such, it is expected all those Knox families assigned Early duty must be at the track by 1:45pm. Please see "Chief of Officials" Shelley Bishop by the Pavilion upon entry to be marked off the list. Those on evening Duty must be at the track and signed on by 6:00pm.  An updated parent duty listing can be viewed from HERE!

As a condition of posting the timetable on the website, after 2:00pm Sat 23rd Jan, any Knox parent not in their assigned duty position will be called out over the PA. If no response within 10 minutes, ALL athletes from that family will be scratched from ALL events for the Open Twilight and will be marked as such on the marshalling lists. Parents on evening duty will be called out from 6:15pm. There will be no refunds.

 

We do understand that this notice will not apply to the vast majority of Knox families who always do their duty.

Programs will be available for $1 in front of the grandstand.

 

2010 Knox Open Twilight detailed timetable HERE!

2010 Knox Open Twilight summary timetable HERE!
 

If you have any queries on the day, please see the roving information Knox LAC members as pictured below with the black and yellow polo tops.

 

 21/1/10 VLAA State Multi-Event timetable 

For those who entered the State Multi-Event and supplied an email address, you would have received a message from the VLAA with details of the competition. They have listed the timetable on their website which can be viewed from HERE!

 20/1/10  Setup Volunteers Wanted From All Clubs - This Saturday! 

              

The Knox Centre requires two or more reps from all Knox clubs to help setup the track starting at 8:00am this Saturday – the more that come down, the quicker we can leave. Main duties are setting up the shade canopies, sweeping and/or raking jump and throws areas, setting up recorder umbrellas and general setup of other equipment. If you own a blower, could you please bring it down to help blow the sand from the High Jump area.

 

 

Would you like to see what goes on and the fun we have in setting up for the Knox Open Twilight?

Please click HERE! to view "The Man" a PhotoVideo from a previous Open Twilight setup (7.5Mb)

 

 19/1/10  2010 Knox Open Twilight Showbag, AV Cards and Poster 

             

The Knox Centre will be supplying all athletes with a showbag, AV cards (from Athletics Victoria) and the 2010 Knox Open Twilight Poster which can be viewed from HERE!. (4Mb)

 

A table will be setup between the Shot Put and presentation areas to the side of the Grandstand for our specials guests to sign the poster and photo opportunities. All guests have competed internationally in athletics for Australia and will be at the track during various parts of the day. Our special guests are:

 

Bio HERE! - Dean Barton-Smith

 

Bio HERE! - Jeff Riseley (Knox Seniors athlete)

 

Bio HERE! - Josh Ross

 

Bio HERE! - Aaron Rouge-Serret (former Knox Centre and Scoresby Striders athlete)

 

Bio HERE! - Brooke Stratton (former Knox Centre and Wantirna athlete)

 

Bio HERE! - Paul van Koplen

 

Bio HERE! - Jordan Williamsz (former Knox Centre and Rangeview athlete)

 

 

 18/1/10 2010 Knox Open Twilight Notices 

          

A draft listing of athletes who have entered the Open Twilight is available HERE! No changes are permitted unless there is a data entry error.

 

The Parent Duty Roster has been updated - Please click HERE! to view. A "no show" for duty by the start of the session may mean your child(ren) cannot compete (For Knox families only)

 

A souvenir A4 poster incorporating a “Finish Lynx” PhotoFinish photo is available for front straight finishes and can be ordered

Cost:

- $5 each for each A4 poster emailed to your email address

- $8 each for each A4 poster posted to your mailing address

Please click HERE! to view the 2010 Knox Open Twilight FinishLynx PhotoFinish Souvenir Photo Flyer

 

 18/1/10 Chelsea Open Day 

A small, but dedicated contingent of Knox Athletes made their way to the 2010 Chelsea Open Day at Edithvale Reserve.

More Photos HERE!

 18/1/10 Coaching - Arrive in plenty of Time 

As Coaching is coming back into full swing for 2010, the Knox LAC coaches would like to remind athletes the importance on arriving before the scheduled starting time. Arriving late interrupts the planned program which is unfair to the Coach and to those already training.

 17/1/10 Normal Competition Photos  

On show for the first time yesterday were the new navy/light blue Knox LAC Walk Judge uniforms so they can be easily identified during events. The "serious & stern" stance shown below by the Judges was actually staged. There is a friendlier group shot amongst this weeks photos from the link below:

More Photos HERE!

 16/1/10 Today's Minor Repairs and Cleanup Working Bee  

Thank you to those who stayed back for the working bee today. The presentation area as well as the area around the toilets was repaired, trimmed, cleaned and tan bark spread around. The area looks great in readiness for next weeks Open Twilight.

A special word of thanks to the Management and Staff of Gully Garden/Eastlink Garden Supplies who kindly donated and delivered the tan bark – greatly appreciated.

Phil Matthews - Working Bee Co-Ordinator

 16/1/10 IGA Ritchies Community Benefit Cards For Knox LAC Families  

Want to save money when grocery shopping AND raise funds for Knox LAC? A new range of Community Benefit (CB) cards and tags with Knox LAC as the donation recipient are now available from your club Team Manager or see Judy Blizzard (The Fields) for cards/tags and more details. And don't forget to leave your IGA Receipts in the boxes provided!

        

Please click HERE! for the flyer

 

 15/1/10 Minor Repairs & Cleanup Project - Sat 16th Jan  

Firstly, the Knox Centre would like to thank the parents who helped out on Wednesday night's training in collecting and removing the cut grass from the centre of the track - including those who arrived a little later and came over and helped out without being asked.

 

This Saturday straight after competition, we have another task. The Knox Centre require some parents to please stay back and assist for around an hour or so to do some quick jobs such as:

•  Replace pine upright and fix broken timber crosspiece at presentation area in front of grandstand plus garden edging.

•  Clean up garden area around presentation area. Spreading of new tan bark

•  Basic trim of trees and bushes between toilets and grandstand. Can be chopped up small and put straight in dump master.

The more that can help will mean jobs will get done quickly and we can go.

 

If you have tools to help with the above jobs including chainsaws/trimmers, etc this will assist.

Please contact Phil Matthews 9634 6738 for any other queries.

 

 15/1/10 Knox Open Twilight - Duty Roster  

 

          

 

The 2010 Knox Open Twilight duty Roster is now available from HERE!

 

For parents on duty, please report to Chief of Officials Shelly Bishop for sign in at the table by the pavilion.

For the afternoon session:

Chief Officials sign in at 1.30pm for a briefing of the day from Leigh Rasti

Duty Parents to sign in between 1.30-1.45pm to start at 2pm

For the evening session:

Chief Officials sign in at 6.00pm for a briefing

Duty Parents to sign in between 6.00 - 6.15pm to start at 6.30pm

All parents MUST turn up on times above to ensure events are run properly and smoothly. No-Shows will be called out over the PA - no response may result their children being scratched from their events.

 

If any parent would like to swap, they must do it preferably with parents within their own club and notify Sue Foord at events@klac23.org.au before the day.

Program will ONLY be available on the day for $1.

 

Note: Some events will be run as straight finals.

For any further enquiries regarding the Open Twilight, please email the Special Events Co-Ordinator Sue Foord at events@klac23.org.au

 

 13/1/10 In The News - 2010 Knox Open Twilight  

An article on the upcoming 2010 Knox Open Twilight was featured in this week's Knox Journal.

Please click to enlarge

 11/1/10 Former Knox LAC Athlete wins Lorne Mountain to Surf Race  

Former Eastfield/Studfield athlete Matthew Bayley won the 8Km "Mountain to Surf" race at Lorne on Friday 8th January. This event, which takes on the Great Ocean Road,  is the precursor to iconic 1.2km "Pier to Pub" swim which was held the following day. A photo of Matthew in action can be seen on the link below.

http://news.voltaicsystems.com/photo/0eKT9ZH7X53fu

Last year, Matthew's brother David took out the junior event.

    

To view a listing of former Knox Centre athletes and their national and international achievements, please click on "Past Athletes" from the General Information webpage or click HERE!

 10/1/10 EMR Region Entries Closes 16th JAN  

A reminder for U9 - U15 Knox Athletes - your EMR REGION ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY 16TH JAN. More info to the right on "Quicklinks".

 10/1/10 Knox Open Twilight Entries Close Tomorrow 11th Jan  

A reminder for athletes from other Centres that the Knox Open Twilight Entries close tomorrow. More info to the right on "Quicklinks".

 10/1/10 Boys Vs Girls Competition Photos  

Even with smaller numbers yesterday due to the school holidays there was some serious competition when the girls competed against the boys in a program of a sprint, middle distance run, a throw and a jump. There was even the opportunity for brother vs sister in the same race with Ashley and Taylor Holmes competing against each other in the Youth Athletics while Lalika and Reka Kaponay had a great tussle in the U9’s.

  

More Photos HERE!  (Nathan's photos added 11th Jan)

 9/1/10 Grass Raking Required - This Wednesday Night Training  

After the recent mowing, there is a buildup of cut grass which needs to be cleared before the Knox Open Twilight.

The Knox Centre requires parents bringing their children to training this Wednesday night to please help rake the grass in the centre of the track into piles. The more who help, the quicker the job will get done. We also require someone with a trailer to come down and help pickup the piles of grass.

Knox Coaches - can you please request parents dropping off their children to please help out with raking - just send them to the centre of the track where rakes will be available.