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Primary School Nationals - Sydney 2009

Written by Tui Edwards

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:19

Along with our senior athletes, we have some show stopper junior athletes emerging.

Liam Gee 12yrs

Sam Jones 11yrs

Luke Poulter 11yrs

Who attended the Primary school Nationals 2009 in Sydney. Day 1 showed the Queenslander athletes were prepared to fight for their positioning to make their finals in their track events. Against some tough NSW athletes and undecided weather. The young TEES junior development athletes managed to pull off, quite a fair few medals through the relay events for the QLD Team and well earnt placings in the Top 8 performances in Australia.

Liam Gee 12ys 5th overall 800m

Sam Jones 11yrs 7th overall 100m,200m

Luke Poulter 11yrs Tetrathon (100m,Shot Put, Long Jump, 800m) Silver

Well done fellas, you are an inspiration for more junior developing athletes to continue progressing through your dedicated training.

2009 Secondary Schools Nationals-Hobart

Written by Tui Edwards

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:11

NEWS FROM HOBART NATIONALS

The competition in Hobart was tough, and the weather conditions were even tougher with head winds all around the track, cooler temperatures certainly made it more challenging for our athletes. Of the athletes attending nationals, we brought, back the below results and performances.

Well done guys, as many of you were first timers going to nationals. It was a learning experience for both athletes and parents, with new friendships bonded with the Northern Territory Team. Great result for a large number of athletes from TEES making the Queensland Team and most performances ranking in top 8 performances in Australia.

Secondary National Results 2009

Girls 400 Metres Under 16 Preliminaries

Natasha Pike, QLD, DNF Hamstring Injury

Girls 90 Metres Hurdles Under 16 Preliminaries

Laura Hogg, QLD, 13.69. 6, Katherine Stevens, QLD, 13.85.

Girls 200 Metres Hurdles Under 16 Preliminaries

Zoe Rowley, QLD, 32.05

Girls 200 Metres Hurdles Under 16 Finals

Laura Hogg, QLD, 30.42. 7

Girls 200 Metres Hurdles Under 15 Preliminaries

Aliyah Johnson, QLD, 32.63.

Girls 2000 Metres Steeplechase Under 15

Briana Goodchild, QLD, 8:03.48. 16

Girls 80 Metres Hurdles Under 14 Finals

3, Aliyah Johnson, QLD, 12.74

Girls Triple Jump Under 14

8,AliyahJohnson,QLD,
10.99m, w:0.1. 9

Boys 100 Metres Under 18 Preliminaries

6, Yarnell Fischer, QLD, 11.28

Boys 200 Metres Under 18 Preliminaries

2,Yarnell Fischer,QLD, 23.01

Boys 200 Metres Under 18 Finals

7,Yarnell Fischer, QLD, 22.87

Boys 4x100 Metres Relay Under 18

3,QLD'A' (JackGreen92,Yarnell Fischer 92, Jordan Tighe 93, Ian Wyborn 92), 42.86

Boys 2000 Metres Steeplechase Under 18

7, Jordan Thomas, QLD, 6:22

Boys Javelin Throw Under 17

Alexander McCoy, QLD, 58.54m

Boys Shot Put Under 15

7,Michael Criticos, QLD, 14.49m

Boys Javelin Throw Under 15

2, Michael Criticos, QLD, 48.26m

Boys 100 Metres Under 14 Preliminaries

Heat 1: (w: 0.8) 1, Ewerton Almeida, QLD, 12.00Q

Boys100MetresUnder14Finals

Section1:(w:2.2)1,BroadyWalsh,NSW,11.73.2,VandyKanneh,TAS,11.75. 3, Sherome Sailor, QLD, 11.82.

4,SebastianBaird,SA,11.83.5,JesseMorgan, QLD, 11.84. 6, Sachith Wickramasuriya, QLD, 11.95. 7, Marcus La Greca, VIC,
12.02. 8, Ewerton Almeida, QLD, 12.22.

Boys 4x100 Metres Relay Under 14

Section1:1,QLD'A'(EwertonAlmeida96,JesseMorgan96,LachlanSparke

96, Sachith Wickramasuriya 96), 46.18.

NEWS FLASH

Written by Tui Edwards
Monday, 25 January 2010 10:12
Hi Everyone, Very important, can everyone get in their strong individual events for State Champs 6-7 Feb ASAP, this can be used as qualifiers. Also we have our first professional sprinter from the club who will be competing in the Brisbane Classic Grand Prix on 6 Feb, this is an invitation event which usually is televised after state champs on Sat, if we could get as many club members to support our Sprinter Yarnell Fisher in his first big pro meet with the big lads from all around Australia it would be greatly appreciated. This is a very big event for Thompson Estate as it is an opportunity for all athletes and their families to shine and compete well in the way we band together. Please see the attached timetable and email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your events you intend on competing together with your QA no#s and he will take your credit card payment. These are STATE Champs for everyone who wishes to compete in U14 & U18 divisions. *News Flash!!* We submitted 9 teams into the relay state championships this weekend 23-24 Jan, 6 teams brought medals home out of 9 over the 2 day event, against some tough competition. Well done folks, this was an awesome outcome with at 70% statistic ratio of performances. *Qld* *State* *Multi Events were also on at the same time for U14-Opens.* *3 Athletes were nominated forward:* *Aliayah Johnston 1st U14 Heptathlon, 90mh,HJ,SP,200m,LJ,Jav,800m* *Katherine Stevens 2nd U18 Heptathlon, 100mh,HJ,SP,200m,LJ,Jav,800m* *Demi McGrae 4th U18 Heptathlon, 100mh,HJ,SP,200m,LJ,Jav,800m* *Please congratulate these athletes and relay athletes for their great efforts put forward and great sportsman like teamship representing TEES.* *This year is a big year for everyone listed below are some of the upcoming events, please be sure to get your nominations early for them.* *Juniors:* *QLAA State Champs - Townsville* *Nth Games -Cairns* *school champs* *Seniors:* *Australia* *Cup-by invitation only-Canberra* *U14 &U18* *State* *Champs-Brisbane* *Australian Nationals Multi Events - Hobart* *U16 & U20* *State* *Champs-Brisbane* *UQ 'Top 10 & Super 6' Team Challenge* *Australian Junior Championships (U14-U20) -Sydney* *Queensland* *Track & Field Championships (Open/U23)* *Japan* *Tour* *Down Under-Gold Coast* *School Champs*

GET READY – GET SET – GET ACCREDITED IN 2010!

Written by Site Admin
Monday, 14 December 2009 20:22
Athletics Australia is excited to announce the introduction of its new coaching accreditation procedures for 2010 for coaches at all levels. Together Athletics Australia, its state member associations (MA’s) and the ATFCA are determined to recognise only Accredited Athletics Coaches. From 1 January 2010, all coaches will be required to register with the sport’s governing body, Athletics Australia. For the coach who chooses to be a member of the ATFCA, registration with Athletics Australia will be completed as part of the normal ATFCA membership process. All accredited coaches will receive an Accredited Athletics Coach (AAC) card, current for 12 months from the date of registration. The AAC card will be verification for all currently accredited coaches in the sport of athletics. Through clubs, schools, centres and all other networks, Athletics Australia, the state MA’s and the ATFCA strongly encourage all in the athletics community to support and employ only the services of coaches who hold a current Accredited Athletics Coach card. The process for accreditation from 1 January 2010, provides the COACH with CHOICE. Read the full article here.
Last Updated on Monday, 14 December 2009 20:39

HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING COMING SOON

Written by Site Admin
Sunday, 13 December 2009 20:34
As part of TEES continued growth, and planning for 2010. We're are bringing in a high performance coach to help our senior athletes transition to higher standard of international competition. Areas this will cover are Hurdles & Sprints. This level of coaching will be offered to athletes who have maintained State and National Performances in the club. Athletes attending this level of coaching are subject to performance based criteria of State & National level performances from the All School competitions and the Australian Athletics National Standard Guide for 2009/2010 season. Any athlete can be subjected to this opportunity providing they maintain the required commitment and performance base at any QA meet provided in QLD.
Last Updated on Monday, 14 December 2009 20:36