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38 ClUB REVIEW “It’s our team spirit and visibility at races that stand out. People can see we are having fun. Our club colours are also nice. Some members have joined just because they liked it so much,” says Wynand. MEMBER SPOTlIGHT The club’s fun focus does not mean that it doesn’t attract top athletes. Numerous Irene athletes finish in top positions at a lot of running and walking races held every weekend. Annerien van Schalkwyk is one such a member. She finished second overall in the Spar Grand Prix Ladies Challenge in 2007. In 2008, she finished third at the 5 000m South African Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch and fourth at the Two Oceans Half Marathon in 2008 and 2009. She was also the first lady home in the South African Half Marathon Championships in Port Elizabeth in a personal best of 1:11:49. She represented South Africa at the IAAF Half Marathon Championships in 2008 in Brazil and in October, she is on her way to the same championships, this time in England. The club prides itself on its strong veteran runners: Dirk Cloete, Greg Barnes, Ansie Viljoen and Lettie Saayman feature amongst the stronger veteran athletes. ACHIEVEMENTS The club is proud of their group performances: ISSUE 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 / www.modernathlete.co.za A name which will probably be carved into Irene’s history books is that of Marina van Deventer. She recently made the front page of several newspapers after she was dragged for kilometres through the snow at the gruelling 52km Rhodes Ultra Marathon. Marina broke her ankle in two places after stepping in a hole about 25km into the race. Fellow athletes had to set it using thorn branches and plastic bags. The road the athletes were running on was covered in snow and no vehicles could gain access. Fellow running mates dragged her through the snow before they could find help at a medical station. Marina is recovering well and still attending time trials, though she can’t run, says Wynand. Most entries for many races such as the Spar Ladies races. Top five largest clubs with entries at Comrades and Two Oceans. Most entries in a number of community events. Largest support group at the Wheelchair Race for the Pretoria School for the Disabled. Gauteng North Club Time Trial Champions. In 2007 members of the club achieved: 175 podium positions at races. 31 athletes received provincial colours for a variety of events. One athlete received National Colours and represented South Africa (Annerien). Two national titles (Annerien and Annatjie). DEVElOPMENT AND COMMUNITy PROGRAMMES The club is committed to the upliftment of disadvantaged athletes. A substantial amount of funds is used to subsidise running gear and race fees to runners who would otherwise not have been able to participate in the sport. A number of charities and community organisations also benefit from funds raised during club activities. Beneficiaries include Irene Homes for the mentally disabled. Last year, the club donated R6 000 to Irene Homes, a beneficiary of the club’s annual Hat Race held at the Wally Hayward Race in May. Tshwane Child and Family Welfare Society is the beneficiary of the Irene 10/21.1km race. Various other community projects include the collection of blankets, stationery, food and Christmas gifts during the year. Members also regularly donate clothing and toys for needy families. “We try to reach out to communities and make a difference in the lives of others. It’s not just about us,” says Wynand. Irene is a club that functions as a big family. “We care for each other and want people to enjoy life in a healthy environment through socialising and exercising.” If you are as serious about having fun as you are about running, you might want to consider putting on your running shoes and start running for this club. CLUB CoNTACT DETAILS: WyNAND BREyTENBACH 012 654 0005 / 082 937 0733 info@irenerunner.co.za MICHELLE PIETERS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITy. WINNERS OF THE ANNUAl COCKTAIl COMPETITION. GERARD VAN DEN RAAD // Last year, the club donated R6 000 to Irene Homes, a beneficiary of the club’s annual Hat Race held at the Wally Hayward Race in May. // THE IRENE MANAGEMENT. THE ANNUAl HAT RACE.
TuksSport Sport School for young talented athletes The TuksSport High School is starting a full time track and fi eld academy in January 2010. The programme will focus on jumps, sprints and hurdles which will provide the opportunity for high school aged athletes to train daily at a world class facility under elite coaches. The programme integrates the athlete’s academic, technical and scientifi c support. Lux Gordhan has recently been appointed to the TuksSport Athletics Academy to manage and coach the athletes in the academy. He has coached many South African champions in various events in track and fi eld and lately specialised in jumps and sprints. This year his athletes won six medals at the SA championships. He is an IAAF Elite Jump coach and holds an IAAF Level 2 certifi cate. Hennie Kriel, manager of the TuksAthletics Club was the Blue Bulls and SWD fi tness and conditioning coach for nine years before becoming involved with athletics again. To apply for 2010: Contact the academy offi ce at: 012 362 9875 maryna@hpc.co.za Danie at 082 924 0712 For more information visit our website: www.hpc.co.za (click on hpc Academy)
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