pacific games, noumea 2011 - Oceania Athletics Association

Richard leaving before his 60th birthday.
The extra time that Sandra put in each day to translate her
notes. Sandra who, after a very good career as a discus
thrower at several Pacific Games, continues to compete in
masters competition s.
The athletics skills of Solomoni. He never tired of stepping
up to demonstrate a skill or activity.
The enthusiasm of the students and athletes who worked
with the coaches. They made the coaching so much
easier. Perhaps this reflects on the way Brett Green goes
about his coaching.
The skill of Brentt Jones. Not the regular large hammer
thrower yet to throw the distances he did is a credit to his
technique. Always willing to pass on his wealth of
knowledge in the event.
Gordon from Nauru – who knows how many Gb of video
and still pictures he took with that new camera he
purchased on the way. No doubt he will be watching all of
it to develop his new coach skills.
The versatility of Margaret and her willingness to
demonstrate the events and strength work.
There was not one milk collection missed by Des yet he
never missed a session.
How did Shaka and John squeeze into the bunks?
Certainly the best dressed coach award goes to Avito.
Finally David Little would be proud of the enthusiasm and
development over the course of Tekabara.
Course Participants
Tahiti - Sandra Bordes
Samoa - Avito Fonoti, Margaret Satupi and Shaka Sola,
Norfolk Island - Brentt Jones
New Zealand - Richard Drabcyznski, and John Quinn,
Nauru - Gordon Daeago
Kiribati - Tekabara Raurenti
Fiji - Solomoni Qisavola, and Golden Varea
Australia - Peter Barrett and Des Davis
Course Lecturers
Fletcher McEwen, Brett Green
Course Administration
Yvonne Mullins, Dayne O‘Hara
Report by Peter Barrett - Australia
Oceania RDC Bulletin 2011 Page 32