Ron Keat Drive,
Papakura,
Auckland,
New Zealand.
Phone: (09) 298 0714
| Papakura Athletic & Harrier Club Inc., Auckland New Zealand |
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| Clubrooms: | Massey Park, Ron Keat Drive, Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. |
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27th June 2009 2009 Winter Program : WALKERS WELCOME left/click Harriers Section tab left column for weekend results Registering 2009 - 2010 SEASON inquiries phone .......... 298 0714 papakura.athletic.club@gmail.com 04/07/09 ... NORTH ISLAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 11:00am ... Spa Park ... Taupo 11/07/09 ... Club Cross Country Championships 2:00pm ... Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds 18/07/09 ... Club Cross Country 2:00pm ... Bruce Pulman Park 19/07/09 ... SUNDAY ... Auckland Cross Country Champs ... Grand Prix Final 12:30pm ... Venue to be confirmed 25/07/09 ... Club Cross Country ... Final Grass Run 2:00pm ... Bruce Pulman Park BORN & BRED IN PAPAKURA American Sports Press has Quoted - "Over her Favoured Distances Kim Smith is now - the fastest White Woman in the world " Kimberley first showed her ability to run at the Interschool Cross Country when she was in her last year at Papakura Central Primary School. Kimberley joined the Papakura Athletic & Harrier Club and enjoyed the club scene. By the time Kimberley had reached Rosehill College she was part of a winning team of friends that included the Castle twins, Kristin & Therese, and Antionette Harbraken. These girls were known as ' the Dream Team ' and went on to top their age group in New Zealand. Darren Heaven, a fellow club member, coached Kimberley over this period. Kimberley spent her last two years of college at Kings College where her coach was Perry Cunningham. Kimberley's performances continued to improve over these years but she didn't quite make New Zealand's No.1 ranking. After gaining an A Bursary at Kings College, Kimberley was offered a Scholarship at McNeese University in Louisiana, after a year Kimberley decided Louisiana wasn't the place for her and returned home to Papakura where she attended Teachers Training College. This was a tough time for Kimberley juggling study, travel, training, working part time and racing. While competing at the World Cross Country Champs in Ireland Kimberley was offered another scholarship at Providence College in Rhode Island. Kimberley accepted and while there her running went from strength to strength. She won the N.C.A.A. Cross Country final and broke records winning 1st division 3000 & 5000 mtrs. Reebock then offered Kimberley a sponsorship contract that now enables her to run professionally on the World Athletic Circut. Kimberley has qualified for both Olympic and Commonwealth games and recently competed at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the 10,000 mtrs final finishing a credible 9th place in extreemly tough conditions. Kimberley's best times this year for 10,000 mtrs 30:35 ... 5,000 mtrs 14:45. Kimberley holds New Zealand National Records in the 10,000 - 5,000 - 3,000 - One mile outdoor and 5000 & 2,000m indoor records. Kimberley is undoubtedly the very best female track athlete to come out of New Zealand. Send your story for publishing now. send to : papakura.athletic.club@gmail.com SPONSORS : Hills Floorings ... 0800 445 573 ... 276 1111 Check their wesite:www.hillsflooring.co.nz Alan Smith Panelbeaters ... 298 8864 John Crichton Paintmasters ... 296 8476 |
Club Notices Official Club Singlet Club singlets $30.00 each to size 14 Larger adult sizes $35.00 each Harrier T Shirts (grey) 'PAPAKURA HARRIERS' on front & 'WE RUN' on back $13.00ea limited sizes available Papakura Harrier 2009/2010 Registration Fees Seniors aged 20 to 59....$140.00 Seniors 60+....$125.00 Young Seniors 15 to 19....$100.00 Discounts apply to families registering more than one child with a maximum $150.00 total fee payable for Juniors from the same family under the age of 15years on 31st Dec 2009 Juniors aged 7 to 14 ....$65.00 1st child ....$55.00 2nd child 3 children....$150.00 Juniors aged 5 & 6 ....$30.00 1st child ....$25.00 2nd child ....$20.00 3rd child ....$15.00 4th child ....$10.00 5th child Tiny Tots 4 & under ....$20.00 1st child ....$15.00 2nd child ....$10.00 3rd child ....$5.00 4th child ....Free 5th child All fees were due 1st April 2009 and cover 12 month membership including Auckland Center Levy thru to 31st March 2010 SOCIAL RUNNERS/WALKERS club only events Winter season only....$35 Summer season only....$40 Club membership application forms available on request |
| North Island Cross Country Championships ... Spa Park - Taupo ... 11:00am 4th July 2009 |