Nedbank Gauteng North Comrades Aches and Pains Party.

When:   5August 2010        17h30 till late.

Where:  Nedbank RC Club house.CBC Old Boys. George Storrar Avenue, Groenkloof

What:  Time trial, Comrades prize giving, braai and drinks.

Why:   You are invited to join us on 5 August 2010 for a post Comrades party. Awards will be given to those who excelled on the day, come join us in celebrating not only their personal achievements but their achievements as a member of the Nedbank Running Club.

Listen to the stories of those who completed the 2010 down run and be inspired to enter for the 2011 Comrades!!!!

All are welcome to participate in our time trial at 17:30pm thereafter we will commence with the proceedings at hand. Join us thereafter for a Prego steak and Greek salad meal.

Cash bar is available we look forward to seeing you there.

Due to catering arrangements that have to be put in place we request that you RSVP no later than Tuesday 03 August 2010.

RSVP.

Nedbank club office

Nb sport@ lantic.net

Tel 012-541 0577

NB Sport Development will host its first Magaliesberg Trail Run/Walk on Saturday 4 September 2010 at 8h00.The 7km.run/walk will prove to be a most exciting, challenging and exhilirating expierence for novice trail runners as well as for the experienced runner. The start and finish will be at the Wonderpark NG church - Berglaan 1849 Amandasig Akasia ,Pretoria- and will form part of the "WONDERLIGGIE" Festival.  There will be a lot of food stalls, art exhibitions and a lot more to enjoy on the day.

Although the route is quite challenging this trail run is for the entire family and walkers are also welcome. The scenery on top of the mountain is absolutely breath taking and worth the effort to get there. At the top of the climb a watering point will be awaiting you with cold water and refreshments to recharge you for the down hill run back to the finish.

With the involvement of New Balance and NB Sport Development we are able to give lucky draw prizes to the value of over R10000-00 - a water purifyer(valued at R4500-00) and 2 x pairs of New Balance Trail running shoes (valued at R900-00 each) are only some of the prizes you can take home with you. Be prepared to stay after the race to enjoy the Wonderliggie Festival, grab something to eat and maybe you will win some of the lucky draw prizes.

You can pre-enter at he NG Wonderpark church office at R20-00 per entry or enter on the day of the race as from 6h00 at R25-00 per entry.You can also enter online at www.entrytime.com or click on the following link http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=2875

TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE...

To all the Nedbank Running Club Gauteng North Members

We are currently in first place in the super league in Tshwane and want to get as many runners at the upcoming race as possible this Saturday to insure that we retain our position.

The first 50 men and 50 woman athletes will count for points in the super league.

The Nedbank Running Club Tent will be at the race

You can leave your tog bags at the tent

See directions to the race below.

Sat 07 Aug

Carlton Athletic Club 5km; 10km; 21km Run

*** Road Running league race ***

Venue: Medunsa Stadium.

Organisers: Carlton Athletic Club

Directions to race venue:

From N1 to North, take Rustenburg off ramp, drive through toll gate then take Rosslyn off ramp, turn right

and drive straight till you come to right turn at Medunsa sign, drive till you come to Medunsa gate on your

right hand side.

From Pretoria city, drive towards the West till you come to DF Malan drive, drive till you on ramp on the left

onto Mapopane highway. Drive till you turn into the Rosslyn offramp. Drive till you come to right turn at

Medunsa sign, drive till you come to Medunsa gate on your right hand side.

Carlton are going to put out their signs and Marhals will also be directing the runners to MEDUNSA from

Mabopane highway off ramp

21km 10km 5km

Entry Fee R 40 R 30 R 15

60+ R 25 R 20

Start Time 07:00

Time Limit 3:00hrs

Cross Country News – Andre Gobey

Hi Cross Country friends,

We had two cross country events since my last email. Both events treated spectators to some of the finest cross country running performances so far this season. If performances continue to improve like this, we have a lot to look forward to going into the provincial and national championships. Our Primary schools event at Boerefort attracted close to 1800 athletes and the New Balance secondary schools event at Fountains Valley, 249 athletes after a very successful Maxi Cross trail run earlier in the morning.

Athletes had a chance to welcome back our 800 meters world champion Caster Semenya who showed that she did not only have speed, but also lots of stamina when she finished third overall in the ladies 4 Km event. The race was won by Tuks team mate Mirriam Thole with another Tuks athlete Zintle Singe in second place. The senior men event was won by Tumelo Motlagale from Nedbank ahead of Steve Ngqola from Transnet in second and Brighton Chipere from Nedbank in third position.

The Rest of the season Fixtures

We are in the third stage of the Cross Country Season, leading up to the provincial and national championships (both at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria). Athletes will compete in at least three events plus the Gauteng North championships on 21 August to be
eligible for selection into the provincial team for the national championships on 11 September 2010.

We split into two groups:

-Primary school events (Ages 8 to 13).
 Tuine High School (Friday 16 July 2010) Contact Johan Steynberg at 084 603 5766 –Done.
 Boerefort Primary School (Friday 23 July 2010) Contact Jeninie Smit at 012 335 2886 -Done.
 Fountains Valley organized by Simon Bekker Primary School (Friday 30 July 2010)Contact Jimmy Robberts at 082 371 9585.
 Queenswood Laerskool (Friday 6 August 2010) Contact Corlia Ludick at 082 572 1127.
 Laerskool Kameelfontein (Friday 13 August 2010) Contact Johan van Staden at 012 808 5064
 Gauteng North Championships (Saturday 21 August 2010) (Compulsory) Contact Andre Gobey 072 191 0538
Primary schools who wish to affiliate should contact Mnr Freek Hennop at Laerskool Vissershoek Cell 0823961433) or freekhenn@gmail.com to get a CD to enter your team.

-Secondary school events (Ages 14 and up)
 New Balance (Saturday, 24 July 2010) at Fountains Valley – Done. Midstream (Wednesday 28 July 2010), contact Alet Kieser at 083 486 7038.
 Garsfontein High School (Wednesday 4 August 2010), contact Alet Kieser at 083 486 7038.
 Clapham High School (Wednesday 11 August 2010), contact Alet Kieser at 083 486 7038.
 Prestige College (Wednesday 18 August 2010), contact Alet Kieser at 083 486 7038.
 Gauteng North Championships (Saturday 21 August 2010) (Compulsory) Contact Andre Gobey 072 191 0538