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This event could not be conducted successfully without the organisational skills of , , , and the transport help from , the course set up help from Kim, Chris, , , , and every other volunteer that helped us with "on course" marshall jobs and / or in the finish area. So all give yourselves a "pat on the back" as we lost no competitors.

The course was clearly flagged, tree roots marked, some sandy sections and sealed pathways. So our racers, joggers and walkers had a varied surface on beachfront parklands.

This year we had more support from various sections of St. George Hospital, physiotherapist, nurses, cardiac care and for the first time patients from the stroke rehabilitation centre. A few of them were determined to make their way around the 1km walk, but with great determination, grit and courage, some said, "no we are going to go the whole 5km", they may have been last to finish, but received a great reception.

The Knights of St. George Heart Association were in attendance with , and families, who competed in the walk. Most of their patients or those who have heart bypass surgery become members of the "Zipper Club" . We had a 9 year old Zipper Club runner with competing.

We also had two visually impaired athletes compete, , and who is helped by a "pilot" and in this case it was . The youngest finisher was a 6 week old baby who Mum carried the distance. The run was initiated 7 years ago by and he was on hand to start the race. Also in the run were , and families. They presented the trophies to section winners. The RCC organisational skills were provided by . RCC funds this community event to support citizens in a healthy activity and to support local charities.

St John Ambulance were in attendance for your safety and the local Scout group provided the sausage sandwich BBQ after the run. Groups from Lafarge Plasterboard, Qantas Runners, Brighton Athletic Club, and Step into Life Sans Souci competed.

We also received sponsorship from - thank you .

Albie Thomas
President, St George District Athletics Club

Congratulations to our club volunteers who turned up by 6:30am to be on duty for the big race on a cold morning. Your efforts have earned the club a donation from the organisers.

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A job well done by all.

Albie Thomas
President, St George District Athletics Club

The Australian Mountain Running Championships were held at Mt Tennent (ACT) on Saturday 10 May.

won the Junior Girl's 5km event (31:34), while new member placed 4th in the Junior Men's 8km event (45:15).

Veronica has now been selected to represent Australia in the World Mountain Running Championships.

Congratulations and best wishes from everyone at St George District Athletic Club.

Congratulations to all the St George athletes who represented the club at the NSW Road Championships at Homebush, especially our medallists:

• Frank Scorzelli
  - 1st, 60-64 yrs 10km
• Lyn Delaney
  - 2nd, 40-44 yrs 10km
• Bridey Delaney
  - 2nd, U20 5km
• Nathan Breen
  - 3rd, U12 2500m

Our teams achieved the following results:

• U16 Men (D Siepen, C Mulholland, V Donnadieu, R Delaney) 2nd
• 45+ Men (C Mullen, K Delaney, F Scorzelli, J Charles) 2nd
• 35+ Men (L Delaney, J Vella, P Fitzpatrick, D Hayter) 4th

It was a superb effort by all of our volunteers as every person that helped in some way, contributed to the successful organisation of this important event on our calendar.

• David Beck
  as Event Manager had details of the total area setting and volunteer lists organised.
• Our "Bob the Builder" crew of
  Kim Delaney
  &
  Chris Mullen
  with lots of helpers had the area completely set out well in advance of the race starting times.
• The registration set up made entering a breeze - so simple, watch others adapt it.
• We thank
  Jim Gallagher
  and his family for attending and being BBQ managers. It is only 7 weeks since Jim had major heart surgery.
• Our course markers did a super job and no one got lost or caught in the muddy sections.
• Cr
  Georgina Soukoulis
  made a special effort to attend as it is Greek New Year when families get together.
• We thank
  Brian Moro
  of
  Athletes Foot Hurstville
  for attending and giving $1,000 value in vouchers as prizes.

Take a bow everyone, you were superb.

Albie Thomas
President, St George District Athletic Club

Our 1936 Berlin Olympian, , will be 93 on April 25. Basil continues to hold a club record that was set 73 years ago in 1935.

He has just passed his medical and driving test with credits.

Happy Birthday from all of us at SGDAC.