Annual General Meeting
The HDLAC AGM will be held at 7pm Wednesday, May 8 at 14 Rosella Crescent, Old Beach. All current and prospective members and their families are invited to attend.
All committee positions and key competition roles are open for nomination, so if you would like to help in the running of HDLAC, come along and nominate.
The AGM will be followed by an ordinary meeting of the committee.
State Team Selections
Congratulations to the members of the Asics 2013 Australian Little Athletics State Team who will compete at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Canberra on April 28.
- Emily Canham (U13)
- Luke O'Brien (U13)
The team will be coached by Wim Vaessen and Sam Morey.
Handicap Day Champions & Presentations
A fun morning was had by all athletes with some wonderfully close racing and a few very surprised winners.
Here is the list of presentations made on the day:
| Award | Male Recipient | Female Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Gaylene Goodwin & John Tubbs Handicap Winners | William McKinnon U6 | Emma Beechey U10 |
| John Hay Most Improved | Patrick Kearney U14 | Hannah Michaelson U8 |
| Paul Street Highest HDLAC Event Participation | Luke O'Brien U13: 91 events | |
| All Round High Achiever | Cecilia Hutchinson U9: Event ratio = 13/13, Qualifying ratio = 55/112 |
|
| Chris Fox Best Age Group Manager | Bryce Graham U12 | |
| Best Volunteer | Vanessa Gill - Canteen | |
New Shirt Competition
Congratulations to our two winners, Rachel Salter and Keeley Burns. The new shirt for season 2013-2014 will combine the best features of both designs.
Both girls have received birthday packs from Zone 3 - thank you Brett Johnstone.
State Individual Championships
Congratulations to the 42 athletes who competed at the State Individual Championships in Launceston over the weekend of March 9 and 10.
All athletes did themselves, their families, and Hobart Districts proud. Also doing us proud were the many parents who helped out on sites, ably marshalled by Susan McLeod.
Full results are now posted. Hobart Districts athletes won 24 gold, 25 silver, and 16 bronze medals.
TLAA State Service Awards - Brett Johnstone and Andrew Shepherd
At the 2013 State Championships a special presentation was made to two very special parents/committee members of HDLAC. Brett Johnstone and Andrew Shepherd were each acknowledged with a State Service Award for their commitment to Little Athletics at club and state level.
If you don't know Brett or Andrew, look for the two gentlemen who never get to see their children compete because they are setting up sites, on the microphone, entering results, starting races, counting laps, officiating on records, ... , or doing something equally important behind the scenes. Brett's business, Zone 3, is also a significant sponsor of Little Athletics at club and state level.
Congratulations Brett and Andrew. Each award is an affirmation of your contribution to the healthy state of Little Athletics in Tasmania, and especially at Hobart Districts. It is well deserved and we are extremely lucky to have both of you at our club!