Archived stories from Season 2011-12
October 2011
Corroboree Life Membership awarded
We all had to keep it pretty quiet over the off season, but the Club is pleased to finally announce its first Life Member - John Hunt.
John has been a stalwart of the club for many years, taking on almost every role possible and guiding the ship for several years. John continues at the club in the capacity of Head Coach where he offers his expert techinical advice to budding athletes twice weekly (Monday and Wednesdays).
We thank John for his committment and dedication to our club and the wider athletics community, and look forward to continuing the relationship for many years to come. Learn more about John and his pursuits in the 2010-11 Year Book - now available under Publications.
Corroboree athletes shine at Ginninderra Carnival
Nine Corroboree athletes participated in the Ginninderra Carnival on 30 October. They were: Misha (u7); Amelia (u8); Lizanne (u10); Simon (u11); Trent (u11); Stirling (u12); Dylan (u13); Claire (u13) and Keeley (u14). They all posted excellent performances with most finishing top three in their age groups.
September 2011
Corroboree athletes excel in Darwin
Ten Corroboree athletes represented the ACT at the School Sports Australia 12 years and under Track and Field Championships held in Darwin between 16th and 19th September. Fantastic results were posted by all athletes.
Girls and Boys 10 years
Elijah: 200m - 2nd heat, 5th final; 100m - 2nd heat, 8th final; ACT 4x100 relay - 3rd Liz: 100m - 7th heat; ACT 4x100 relay - 4th
Girls and Boys 11 years
Stirling: Long Jump - 12th; 100m - 5th heat; 200m - 3rd heat; ACT 4x100 relay - 4th Harley: Long Jump - 15th; 100m - 8th heat; ACT4 x100 relay - 4th; 11B MultiEvent 8th overall (100m - 10th, 800m - 8th, LJ - 10th, Shot - 5th)
Hannah: Long Jump - 15th; ACT4 x100 relay - 3rd; 100m - 4th
Taylor: 200m - 7th heat; ACT 4x100 relay - 3rd; 100m - 6th
Girls and Boys 12 years
Kane: Long Jump - 11th; High Jump - 12th; 100m - 5th heat; ACT 4 x100 relay - 5th Kylie: 200m - 5th heat; ACT 4x100 relay - 4th; 100m - 3rd heat
Claire: Discus - 13th; High Jump 13th; Long Jump 7th
Shannon: ACT 4x100 relay - 4th; High Jump 7th; Long Jump 8th; 100m - 5th heat
Lauren Boden at the World Athletics Champs
Lauren Boden, former Corroboree athlete, ran an impressive race to finish fourth in her heat of the Women's 400m Hurdles and set a new season’s best time of 55.78sec. This results progressed her into the semi-final. Lauren finished 7th in her semi in a time of 56.68sec, which placed her 20th in the world overall.
From Lauren's blog:
"Tonight I ran in my first ever W400H semi final at a World Championships and it was an amazing experience! ... Overall I was actually quite happy with my run and unfortunately there was a massive headwind to battle for the last 100m! But that is racing and often there are things that you can't control! Tonight was an amazing and invaluable experience, especially as I look ahead now to 2012 London Olympics."
For further information regarding Australia's team for the 2011 World Championships, visit Athletics Australia. July 2011
Success at ACT PSSA and Cross Country Championships
Corroboree athletes performed exceptionally well at this year's ACT PSSA
and Cross Country Championships, with several first placings and many top
five finishes.
9 years
Lizanne - 70m
Tahli - 100m
Skye - Long Jump
Sullivan - Cross Country
10 years
Liz - 100m
Krystal - High Jump
Elijah - 100m, 200m
Sean - Long Jump
11 years
Taylor - 100m, 200m
Hannah - 100m
Stirling - 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Harley - 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put
12 years
Kylie - 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Claire - 100m, High Jump, Long Jump, Discus
Kane - 100m, 200m, High Jump, Long Jump
A number of the athletes mentioned above will be heading to Darwin in September 2011 to represent the ACT at the PSSA Nationals.We will watch PSSA Nationals results with keen interest. Good luck to those athletes making the long trip to Darwin!!
If your top five performance has been missed off the list, please let me know. Stay posted for secondary school results.
Archived stories from Season 2010-11
April 2011
New Club Records
Season 2010-11 saw a number of Corroboree Club records fall, some which had been held since 1986. New club records include:
Triple Jump
Richard Allan (u14B) - 12.07m
Long Jump
Richard Allan (u14B) - 5.80m
Shanae Paine (u13G) - 4.76m
Javelin
Shaenice Allan (u15G) - 28.26m
Ella Vardon (u10G) - 9.78m
1500m Walk
Dylan Griffiths (u12B) - 9:32.41sec
High Jump
Shannon Nutt (u12G) - 1.50m
60m Hurdles
Kane Allan - 10.12sec
70m
Harley Smith-Shields - 9:61sec
300m Walk
Hinton Tayloe - 1:46.07sec
March 2011
Corroboree athletes triumph
Thirty-four Corroboree athletes competed at this weekend's (19/20 March) ACT Championships held at the AIS athletics track in Bruce. Fabulous results, including club records and a number of personal bests, were posted.
First placings were gained by:
Elijah (u10): 70m, 100m, 200m
Richard (u14): Long Jump, Triple Jump
Shannon (u12): High Jump
Top three placings were gained by:
Kylie (u12): 200m
Shaenice (u15): 200m, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin
Saffron (u9): 800m
Elizabeth (u10): 60m Hurdles
Shannon (u12): 60m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Claire (u12): High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Skye (u9): Long Jump
Jasmine (u10): 1100m Walk
Taylor (u11): 1100m Walk
Kane (u12): 100m, 60m Hurdles
Sullivan (u9): 200m, 400m, 800m
Ben (u12): 400m, Shot Put
Dylan (u12): 800m, 1500m, 1500m Walk
Harley (u11): 60m Hurdles, Shot Put
Richard (u14): High Jump
Jese (u13): Long Jump
Shannon jumps high, and then higher
Congratulations to Shannon for breaking the under 12 girls high jump club record by 5cm at last weekend's meet. Shannon posted a new club record of 1.46cm breaking a record held since 1986.
Shannon took her excellent high jump form to the ACT Championships on the weekend, taking out first place and increasing her jump height by another 4cm to 1.50cm - yet another club record!!
Thanks John!
Our very own Head Coach, John Hunt, was awarded a Thanks Award by the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Mr Andrew Barr MLA, in October 2010 for his contribution to athletics in a voluntary capacity.
John first became involved with the Corroboree Little Athletics in 1988 when his son joined the Centre. Since that time John has become an integral part of the athletics community. John was the Health & Safety Director on the ACTLAA Board of Manangement for a number of years even after his son had left the sport. John is still a keen competitor and has a passion for coaching Little Athletes in high jump.Corroboree owes John a huge debt of gratitude for the tireless hours he puts in with our young athletes. Well done John!
February 2011
Great results at Northside Regionals
Forty six Corroboree athletes competed at this year's Northside Regional Carnival held at Queanbeyan last weekend, 26 and 27 February 2011. Many top three finishes and personal bests were posted by the athletes.
A special mention to the following athletes who placed first in their track final or field event:
Shannon (u12G): 60m Hurdles
Shaenice (u15G): Triple Jump
Bonnie (u8G): Discus
Lizanne (u9G): Discus
Elijah (u10B): 70m, 100m, High Jump
Kane (u12B): 100m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Discus
Sullivan (u9B): 800m
Richard (u14B): High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Harley (u11B): Long Jump
Ben (u12B): Shot Put
Dylan (u12B): 1500m Walk
A special thanks to John Hunt, Andrew Sutton and Chris Bacchus for their on track organisation and Nerys Jones and Lucy Boom for their behind the scenes work. Thanks also to those who undertook officials duty over the weekend.
Thirty four athletes have qualified for ACT Championships to be held at the AIS on
19 and 20 March - most qualifying in multiple events. ACT Champsionships is only open to athletes under 9 and above, so unfortunately our under 8's who competed so well in Queanbeyan are not eligible to progress.
January 2011
Corroboree athletes shine in Queanbeyan
Six Corroboree athletes competed in the Queanbeyan Lightening Carnival held under a very hot 35° sun on Sunday 30th January. Several first, second and third placings were taken by our athletes - with a number of personal bests being achieved.
Great results at Woden Carnival
Four Corroboree athletes competed at the Woden Carnival on 15 January. Claire, Simon, Lizanne and Misha all competed very well bringing home a number of ribbons. A great, but hot, day was had by all.
December 2010
Corroboree Christmas PartyA fun morning was had by athletes and parents alike with the running of the obstacle course (designed by Elf Chris see right), parent/athlete relays, sack races, shaving cream pie races ... Santa made an appearance in true Aussie style on the back of a ute much to the delight of the kids.
Congratulations to our happy raffle winners: Neri Tainton, Sarah Dunn and Alison Marks who walked away with Athletes Foot gift vouchers, Corroboree merchandise and various other bits and pieces.
Thanks to the guys from the Athletes Foot for keeping the BBQ going and dedicated committee members for organising the event. Check out some pics in our photo gallery ... Athletes shine at Relay Carnival
25 Corroboree athletes competed at the relay carnival on Sunday 12th December at the AIS against athletes from LA clubs throughout the ACT and NSW. We fielded three full teams - under 8 girls, and under 12 girls and boys, and made up composite teams with other clubs in under 7 girls, under 9 girls, under 10 boys and girls, and under 11 girls. Great results were posted by relay teams and individuals with a number of top three placings.
Thanks to our dedicated parents (and siblings) who diligently undertook their officials duties. A huge thanks to John Hunt for undertaking the field referee officiating for the carnival - we don't know what we'd do without him!
Excellent results for Corroboree athletes at Australian All Schools Championships
Corroboree athletes, Shaenice and Richard, competed in the Australian All Schools Championships in Doncaster, Melbourne, last weekend (4-5 December). Both performed exceptionally well making the finals of their respective events (Shaenice - High Jump; and Richard - Long Jump (10th), Triple Jump (7th), High Jump (13th) and 4x100m relay (4th)).
Congratulations also to former Corroboree athlete Corey who placed in the top 10 in the 100 and 200m and 5th in the Swedish relay.
Corroboree athletes at PSSA Nationals
A huge congratulations to the following Corroboree athletes who competed at the PSSA Nationals in Bendigo last week after impressive performances at the ACT carnival:
Under 13: Jese
Under 12: Kane, Kylie and Shannon
Under 11: Taylor, Hannah and Harley
Great individual results were posted by all, as well as some top 5 finishes in relays.
Taylor - bronze in 4x100m relay, 5th in 4x200m relay
Hannah - bronze in 4x100m relay, 10th in long jump
Kylie - 2nd LJ relay, 4th in 4x100m relay
Shannon - 2nd LJ relay, 4th in 4x100m relay, 8th in long jump and 11th in 200m
Kane - 2nd in LJ relay, 5th in medley relay, 9th in long jump
Harley - 11th in shot put, 12th in 200m
Jese - 5th in 4x200m relay, 12th in 200m and long jump
Former Corrboree athletes, Alexandra and Grace, also performed well.
Congratulations also to our own Corroboree VP, Deb Moran, who coached all these athletes to great results.
November 2010
Multi-Event Carnival
Learn more about Corroboree athletes at the Multi-Event Carnival.Individual performance results can be viewed on the ACTLAA website. Follow the links from Results.
