Wednesday, 22 July 2020 / Published in Latest News

President’s Update – July 22nd, 2020

Hello, 

No one could have anticipated what this year was about to bring. Only three months in and 2020 suddenly became all about canceling trips and events and social distancing. 

We had to quickly learn to navigate simple things like working from home, protecting loved ones, getting supplies and staying connected to friends in a very different way than we are used to. 

Everyday all we hear is cases and numbers rising so, it is also more important than ever to find moments of joy just as it is to wash and sanitize our hands, practice social distancing, or check in on your loved ones.

So, with all that in mind, the committee has come up with a number of exciting ideas we like to undertake over the next few months, (restrictions pending of course) to keep us connected, fit, happy and healthy and remind us what a great inclusive club we are! 

We would like to trail a virtual Little Aths for those that would like to participate over the month of August. Details and how exactly we would run this, including how to join will be posted in the next week or so. 

We would also like to do have a kid’s day at Sk8 house in Carrum Downs, where they can enjoy time with all their friends and simply have fun. Naturally, this depends on restrictions easing, but it’s a great way to say connected before the season commences. 

The kids aren’t the only ones who will have all the fun. Plans are being discussed about a Golf Day and a Shopping Tour for those that are interested. 

Dates and costs for all these will all be posted as details emerge.

COVID isn’t the be and end-all, and whilst we are limited in physically spending time with friends and family, spare a thought for Wally because suddenly he’s not that hard to find! 

Take care and stay safe

 

Tuesday, 26 May 2020 / Published in Latest News
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 / Published in Latest News


Thank you to all those who are attending online. I’m sure we will all have Zoom fatigue once all this is over!

What a crazy year! Bushfires, floods, air pollution, and now the coronavirus! All these have really created havoc this season and stretched some of our decision making, but despite all this, there is some good news.

I am pleased to report that that the club overall is in great health – both on and off the track. Not only are we financially stable, but at the same time, we have implemented ways to secure new revenue which help shape and set up our club.

On the track we have 312 members and this year we have had considerable team and individual success at both Regionals and State events. Simply a fantastic effort by all athletes. Well done to all!

We invested in an accounting program, purchased a Point of Sale System for the canteen and the uniform shop, which importantly linked them together so that our accounts could be better recorded and managed simply by having an exact understanding of our stock on hand.  We now can order better and spend money where it needs to be spent at the right time.

We invested in One Drive, a portal where we can store all our electronic documents, not only for our records but also setting a place for our policies and processes in place for future members.  We replaced all the older canteen equipment including new BBQs, Eskys and other cookware that we all take for granted on a Saturday meet.

Finally, we were able to purchase our own engraving machine. All these purchases mark a significant shift in trying to be a self-sufficient club.

In addition to this, our Sponsorship and Grant application strategy shifted this year and we literally reaped the benefits allowing the club to purchase new equipment.

Sponsorship Highlights include:

  • Introduction of a new Platinum level Sponsor Cranbourne Pest Control
  • An increase from 4 to 7 Major Sponsors this season
  • Increased cash revenue from Major Sponsors of $3700 for this season compared to last.
  • All lanes sponsored for Meteorite Gift
  • Ongoing vouchers contributed by sponsors for our athletes from Grill’d, Zagames & the Pancake Parlour.

Total sponsorship financial value to the club for this season was $8500.

Grant Highlights: Successful in winning three grants for the club this season valuing $3874.72 which was used to purchase new equipment.

Total financial contribution to Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre from Grants & Sponsorships for 2019/2020 is $12,374.72.

These are some of the bigger examples of the work undertaken by the Committee this year and it doesn’t stop there. In plans for next year include the restructuring of the Special Events Committee and their goals including events we are planning for now. One such event is a Community Fun Run. The intention is that this Fun Run will increase our club’s exposure to the broader community, whilst also bringing in funds and potentially new members from the broader community who may not even know we exist.

Increasing tech in our club will continue through the iPad project and recording and uploading results directly into them rather than on paper, and we are currently discussing how to level up our Multi-Class program and we are in discussions with a high profile current para Olympian to be our Multi-Class Ambassador.

As you can see there have been lots going on in the background this year, with equally lots in the planning phase for next year and your membership has been vital in helping achieve these.

So, with all that effort this year please let me acknowledge the tireless work of this year’s Executive Committee who have performed their club duties and allowed the club to function with such smoothness whilst still attending to the activities of their regular day jobs:

  • Nina O’Dea (who is stepping down) has performed amazingly in the pivotal role of club Secretary over the past few years, as well as taking on so many little projects and absolutely smashed them
  • Gail Clappers who aside from being club Treasurer, has been Program Manager and Announcer and dedication week in week out is second to none
  • Mark Sullivan – jack of all athletics trades and seemingly a master of all, is the club’s Vice President & Region/State Team manager
  • Matt Warwick – Simply Head Coach extraordinaire
  • Dean McCaughan- our Sponsorships and Grants Officer and a key sounding board for issues and ideas within the club and,
  • Ross Thompson- whose considered insight to discussions has been enormous, is the club’s Registrar.

In addition, we have the rest of the general Committee to thank, as without all of this help the club it would not be as successful as it is, nor function as well as it does. However, whilst all of these people have done a sterling job, the club is always in search of new volunteers. This is to not only replace existing personnel but to re-invigorate the Committee with new opinions and ideas. The Committee is a very welcoming group of individuals and will gladly help you transition into a new role. Please consider a role on the committee for the coming season.

Finally, I would like to thank each one of you for making my experience in my role on the Committee a really pleasant and enjoyable one.

Friday, 13 March 2020 / Published in Latest News

Club Statement
From Club President – Holger Philipp

Across our club the wellbeing of our Athletes and Members is our top priority. In light of the current Coronavirus situation, we are taking action, and following the best advice from experts and the Department of Health. We are in regular communication with them to keep you up to date.
So how does this impact you?
Travel Bans
The Federal Government has extended Its Coronavirus travel ban for travelers from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China now for another week as the number of Australian cases continues to rise.
In accordance with the Federal Department of Health, anyone who has recently traveled to or transitioned through Italy, South Korea, Iran, and China for personal reasons must inform the Executive Committee and stay at home during the first 14 days after arrival. After this 14-day period, if you do not exhibit any coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms, you may return to normal activities.
If you are sick or show symptoms (cough or fever), please do not attend events and notify an Executive Committee member and seek prompt medical attention.
In the interim please take additional care with hygiene etiquette:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Use hand sanitizer
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cough/sneeze into your elbow, not your hand
In the event of school closures and alike, please remain at home for a minimum of 3 days, undertake relevant medical tests, and only return with a fit for work certificate issued by a GP.
Please click here to read further advice from the health protection committee
Please be aware we are also discussing the remaining season events, AGM and Presentation Day and how best to move forward with those. Further information will be sent In due course.
Whilst this is an unsettling time, let’s help each other by following these simple protocols to minimise risk to all. For any further questions or concerns please speak directly with an Executive Committee member.
Sincerely
Holger Philipp
CLA president

 

Monday, 03 February 2020 / Published in Latest News

Well, what a weekend!! We had everything weather-wise from hot and humid to cold and wet and everything in between. That’s Melbourne

We had 33 athletes this year at State Combined and it was an enjoyable weekend for all. To all our athletes, you have done yourselves proud. You have conducted yourselves at a very high standard, each trying to get the most out of yourselves. This was awesome and made me proud to be your Team Manager.

Saturday was a very trying day for all. It was hot and humid and then it turned to cold and wet, tough conditions to compete in. Through all that we had some very satisfying results from our younger athletes:
Declan Maling                    U10 Boys             9th                    

Symone Adelaja                 U9 Girls                13th

Cora Freestone                 U9 Girls                15th

Ezekiel Ham                        U10 Boys             16th

Zion Olaniyan                     U13 Boys             13th

Sunday had completely different weather. The sun was out and it was a perfect 24 degrees. Not as many athletes as Saturday but the same determination by all. We even got a couple of medals today which topped off a great weekend.

A massive congratulations to
Cecillia Agostino               U12 Girls              finished 2nd overall
Josh Sullivan                       U14 Boys             finished 3rd overall

If you get a chance to watch both their 800metres on YouTube please do, they both showed awesome courage to achieve these results.

I would also like to thank all the Parents for their efforts across the weekend in covering our duties and preparing their children for the days events. It makes for an enjoyable day when everyone is working together.

Lastly a massive thankyou to Paul Freestone who is our rock. Thanks Paul your awesome, I don’t tell you enough.

Mark Sullivan
Cranbourne Team Manager

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Friday, 15 November 2019 / Published in Latest News

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EVENT PROGRAM

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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 / Published in Latest News

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Newsletter October 2019