Achilles Heel Newsletter - February 2007
In this Edition:
- Welcome back for 2007*
- Sailing Day with Sailors with disAbilities*
- Sunday Brunch*
- T-shirts*
- Future Events*
- Volunteer Roster*
Welcome back for 2007
Welcome back and Happy New Year to all of our members.Training has started and by the look of it, many of you are well rested and rearing to go! Time to get fit, shed a few of the festive season kg's, take part in upcoming club events and generally have fun. It
only takes a little effort in training and the rewards will be evident.
Sailing with Sailors with disAbilities
Following the cancellation of our sailing day last year, we finally managed to organise a beautiful day for sailing on the "Sailors with disAbilities" yacht. After Sunday training, the lucky bunch of members headed to Rushcutters Bay to the CYC to be met by the SWD crew. Onto the beautiful sleek boat we clambered and in no time, under sunny skies and with a light breeze were headed out to the middle of the harbour. Under motor we took in the sounds, sights and swells of the waters around the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge before turning around at Lunar Park and heading down the harbour under sail. The crew were terrific in letting everyone experience steering the boat, getting a feel for the wind in the sails and being tossed around on the wakes of passing ferries and large boats. When nearing Shark Island off Rose Bay, we were hit by a storm and swiftly donned wet weather rain jackets. This all added to the exhilarating experience. After 3 very enjoyable and interesting hours, we headed back to harbour. Sailors with disAbilities participate in sailing regattas on Wednesday evenings. If anyone is keen to join them as a crew member, please let us know and we will put you in contact. Their web address is www.sailorswithdisabilities.com
After training Sunday Brunch
For all those who feel peckish after training, we are having another very popular club brunch. You can get a continental or full breakfast or just a cuppa and muffin or toast - whatever takes your fancy. So do come and eat, relax and socialise.
Date : Sunday 11 March
Venue : NSW League Headquarters, 165 Phillip Street. (between King St & Martin Place)
Time : about 9-45 am
Dress : Training gear is fine but bring a change of clothes if you are dripping sweat after a vigorous training session.
T-shirts
Bright flashes of yellow have been seen in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday mornings. These must be the new Achilles t-shirts! Anyone wanting to buy one - $20 each ($10 if you are on a pension). We have a supply of old club t-shirts which you can buy for $10 each. Although it is not yet chilly, you may want to consider the club sweat shirts/sloppy joes @ $25.
Future events to consider
Here is a list of future events. Please contact us if you are keen to participate any of them.
Sat. 3/3. Striders 10 km Series . Sydney Olympic Park . 7.00am . www.sydneystriders.org.au Held on the first Saturday of each month.
Sun. 18/3. Sydney Marathon Clinic Road Series. 30km,10km, 5km run/walk. Smithfield . 7.00am sydneymarathonclinic.org.au . Held on 3rd Sunday of each month
Sun. 18/3. Lindfield Rotary Fun Run/Walk. 10km run, 5km run/walk. 8-15am . www.funrun.com.au
Sun. 25/3. Herald Hill to Harbour Challenge (Newcastle). 10km run/walk. www.heraldhilltoharbour.net
Sat. 7/4. Striders 10 km Series . Fleet steps, The Domain
Sat/Sun. 14-15/4. Asics Canberra Fun Run and Marathon. www.canberramarathon.com.au
Sun. 22/4. Sydney Marathon Clinic Road Series.
Sat. 5/5. Striders 10 km Series. North Head
Sun. 13/5. Mothers' Day Classic . 4 & 8 km run/walk. The Domain. www.mothersdayclassic.org
Sun. 20/5. Sydney Marathon Clinic Road Series
Sun. 20/5. Sydney Morning Herald 1/2 Marathon. 7.30am
ACHILLES CLUB ROSTER
If your name is not on roster and you would like to be on roster please email rozanne@bigpond.net.au or phone 93653329
Mar 4 - Sarah Vickers , Annette Brush, Chris Laing, Ted Magen, Volunteer Required
Mar 7 – SYDNEY STRIDERS 10K – Sydney Olympic Park
Mar 11 - Doug Ritchie, Neil McCarthy, Marilyn Myers, Nikki Caminer, Volunteer Required
Mar 18 - Karen Parker, Ellis Janks, Colin Bradford, Stephen Lenn, Volunteer Required
Mar 25 - Michael Slater, Mark Houlihan, Nordin Zuber, Meg Buchannon, Volunteer Required
Apr 1 - Sarah Vickers , Annette Brush, Chris Laing, Ted Magen, Volunteer Required
Apr 7 – SYDNEY STRIDERS 10K – Fleet Steps, The Domain, Sydney
Apr 8 - Doug Ritchie, Neil McCarthy, Marilyn Myers, Nikki Caminer, Volunteer Required
Apr 15 – AISCS CANBERRA MARATHON