Newsletter #06/21       NBRC – Vanderbijlpark           June/July ‘21

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” A famous saying by Nelson Mandela

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Nedbank Running Club Vaal Triangle clubhouse at Kollege Park Primary school (Glanville street) Vanderbilpark

Warm greetings to all of our Vanderbijlpark club members. Welcome to all new members who joined us during the past two months. We wish you all a winning experience with a winning club in the Vaal Triangle. Please feel free to contact any of the club management if needed.

We once again want to plead to all our members to adhere to all safety regulations during the current Covid-19 wave, namely the wearing of masks or “buffs”, sanitizing and social distance to prevent the spreading of the virus amongst us.  We are responsible for our own health and safety and by keeping to the regulations we can make a difference by not spreading the virus.

Registration 2021  

Registration can still be done in the following manner. Members can register at the clubhouse on Tuesday’s from 17:00 or they can continue with the registration process as set out below.

• ASA as well as the Nedbank Running Club’s registration forms have to be completed.
• Forms will be sent to your email address if required by you. Just sent your email address to johanstr2@gmail.com and the forms will gladly be forwarded to you.
• Please complete both forms and email it with your proof of payment to the email address of Pierre Pretorius pierre@megasurfwifi.co.za. You can email it to johanstr2@gmail.com as well.
• ASA numbers have to be collected at the clubhouse on Tuesdays from 17:00.
• Payment for license and membership fees, as set out later in the newsletter, can be done directly in the following Nedbank account:

NEDBANK RUNNING CLUB VANDERBIJLPARK

BRANCH VAAL MALL – 18913741

ACCOUNT NUMBER – 1891012398

REFERENCE – NAME & SURNAME AND IF AVAILABLE LICENSE NUMBER

(Example Johan Strydom 128)

Yearly Club Fees 2021

• Full: R240 Membership Fee + R20 Admin Fee + R150 License Fee  = R410 Total
• Nedbank Employees: R190 Membership Fee + R20 Admin Fee + R150 License Fee = R360 Total
• Senior 60+: R170 Membership Fee + R10 Admin Fee + R150 License Fee = R330 Total
• Primary School: R150 Membership Fee + R10 Admin Fee + R90 License Fee = R250 Total
• Secondary School: R150 Membership Fee + R10 Admin Fee + R100 License Fee = R260 Total

Gerda Pretorius will handle all club related enquiries as well as all running gear. Gerda’s contact number is 072 209 9906. She will be available at the clubhouse on Tuesday’s from 17:00.

Time Trials (Real and Virtual)

Real time trials at the clubhouse will start again from Tuesday the 3^rd of August ‘21 @ 17:15. Note All Covid-19 protocols have to be met

• No mask no entry.
• Sanitizing of hands, screening will be done (health questionnaire to be completed and temperature will be taken before entering).
• No refreshments will be available after the time trial, please bring your own refreshments.
• If you are sick please stay home.

 Members still have the choice to compete in the real time trials or the virtual time trials. All participants in both the real and virtual time trials are eligible to win the monthly price.

If you compete in the virtual time trials please follow the set out rules to be eligible for the monthly price:

• Virtual time trials can now be run on any day, starting on the Wednesday and ending on the Tuesday, between the curfew times of the current level of the lockdown. You can decide yourself at what day and time and distance you want to run your time trial.
• Available distances you can choose from is  2,4,6 or 8 kilometers
• Send a screenshot of your running app or a photo of your watch with date, time, distance and duration of your running time to our Nedbank RC WhattsApp group number 07606061774 as soon as you have completed your virtual time trial.
• No treadmill times will be accepted.
• Results will be posted on our website and that is why we need your feedback as soon as it is available.
• A monthly winner will be chosen and will be rewarded with an gift voucher.

Time Trial winner – May 2021

The winner for May ’21 was Monica Muller. Picture of Monica with her price will be placed in our next newsletter with the winners of June and July ’21.

Congratulations to Monica and we urge all our members to compete for the monthly price.

You have to complete three or more time trials, real or virtual, to be eligible for the monthly price. The member who completed the most time trials for that specific month will be the winner. If there is more than one member who completed the same number of runs, a lucky draw will decide who the winner will be. Previous winners in the current series of time trials can't win the monthly price again.

Comrades Centenary Hope Challenge

Congratulations to all our members who completed this challenge on the 13^th of June 2021. Although not the same experience as the real Comrades it was still great to do it. We asked for pictures from our members doing the challenge but unfortunately only Johnny Jansen van Rensburg sent pictures of his experience. Johan Strydom and  Johnny completed the 45km challenge.

Johnny Jansen van Rensburg - Finisher of the 45km challenge on the 13th of June '21

2021 Virtual Run Series 1-30 June 2021

Congratulations and a big thank you to all runners who completed the series. Results of all four legs are available on the website Finishtime.co.za/results.aspx.

Two current athletes from Nedbank Running Club Vanderbijlpark were included in the final Team to the 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships that will be taking place from 17 – 22 August 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya.

• Renier de Villiers in both the 800m and 1500m

• Jason Bowers in the 3000m

Furthermore Marione  Fourie was also chosen to represent the team in the 100m hurdles. Marione was one of the stars of Nedbank Running Vanderbijlpark when she was in Driehoek High school and we are proud of her as well.

Congratulations to all of you with this achievement and we know you’ll make Nedbank Running Club proud!!

The 2021 Cross Country season started on the 8^th of May ’21 at VUT and 4 leagues were completed before all events were stopped by the third wave of the Covid-19 virus. We will inform our members on when the leagues will resume. In all four leagues so far Nedbank was well represented and the athletes did great.

Here are some of the pictures taken on the 3rd league:

Please note that the SAMA EXCO has taken the decision to cancel the SAMA championships planned for 11,12 and 13 November 2021 in Durban and rather host a virtual SAMA championships, modeled on the virtual WMA championships of last year.

• Competition will be held virtually between the 1^st and 14^th of November 2021.
• Registration is open for all athletes from age 30 and above and competition will be held according to ASA and SAMA competition rules, with all current Covid-19 Regulations to be adhered to.
• Registration will be done online ONLY and can be done on https://qkt.io/f6G3q7 or visit our website on https://www.kznmz.co.za/ to register. Registration will close on Sunday 17 October 2021.
• All athletes who have entered will receive a medal and will be sent to you by courier. Should you wish to order the event shirt (sublimated moisture control), this will also be sent to you.

• All competition rules are available on the event page and will be emailed to each athlete who registers for the competition. Each entrant will receive their own unique competition number – e-mailed, which they need to wear with their ASA number (Provincial masters color kit optional).
• All results to be submitted by using the following link https://forms.gle/7ocbAzhY39FGHtZo8.
• Complete all details on the form as per the description on the top, submission of results will close on midnight on the 14^th of November 2021.
• Feel free to post your action photos and videos on the SA Masters Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/southafricanmastersathletics/) page – hashtag #Activethruthewaves

You have to be a member of SAMA to participate. You have to register with AVT to become a member. If you need information on how to become a member please contact Pierre Pretorius or Braam Botes for the necessary forms.

1. Running boosts brainpower
2. Running is a great stress release
3. Running gives you energy
4. It’s easy…All you need are running shoes
5. Running can build relationships
6. Running keeps you healthy
7. Running is good for your heart
8. Run more…Eat more
9. Running improves performance
10. Running makes you stronger

• 42.2km Championship – 17 October ’21 in Cape Town
• Cross Country – 18 September ’21 (TBA)

All the above can change as result of the Covid-19 pandemic and members will be informed in time with any changes/cancellations.

• Facebook under Nedbank running club Vanderbijlpark

• Instagram page - handle is nedbankavt

• Twitter account – handle @nedbankavt

• Nedbank RC WhattsApp group number 07606061774

• Webpage – www.nedbankrunningclub.co.za