Cross-Country and Road

WINTER OPENING 2013 - Saturday March 16th, 2PM, Hansen Park
Hi Everyone, just a reminder that the winter opening is Saturday March 16th, 2PM, Hansen Park. Existing club members, please bring a plate. For the kids, there will be fun and games, adults can participate in a club run, all abilities welcome. If you miss the opening, please contact a club representative for details on how to join. It's never too late!!

Port Hills has a very strong Cross-Country and Road running section that is active year round although the competitive interclub season is through winter. As with all our Club activities everyone is catered for, from young to old and from expert to novice. There are Club runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from our clubrooms in Hansen Park where there are comfortable facilities for changing and showering as well as morning or afternoon teas. The Club also offers an extensive training programme for adults and children. For the adults there are training sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays covering the whole range from extended hill runs to speed sessions. Training is organised year round apart from a break over the summer holidays. For the children there are training runs too.

We are active in all the Athletics Canterbury interclub competitions both cross-country and road. The various relay races including the famous Takahe to Akaroa road relay are particularly popular. As well, members compete in Junior, Seniors and Masters´ competitions and various Canterbury regional and national competitions. A number of these events have become a traditional part of the Club´s activities and are enjoyed as social as well as competitive occasions.

Membership forms for adult members can be downloaded here.

Peter Watts, Club Captain, Cross-Country and Road

Children

The winter sport of cross country running is not only a great enjoyable sport in its own right but it builds great strength for other athletics disciplines and for other team sports. Port Hills has a strong winter programme for children aged 5 to 14 years. This covers all the winter athletics disciplines of cross country and road running, both individual and relays.

There is an inter-club competition approximately every second Saturday afternoon which generally means children can take part in Saturday morning team sports as well as competing in running events.

GOAL
Our goal is to provide a structured and fun environment for all ages and skills with a view to keep kids interested in running and assisting anyone keen on improving their running skills.

TRAINING - Starts April 1st, 2013
Programmes will be made available to club members that target specific events throughout the season. Each different age group is catered for. Specific training sessions available as follows:

• Monday 4:30PM, Halswell Quarry. This is a community based hill run open to any runners of any age. You do not need to be a Port Hills club member to attend this event. Simply come to the main car park and ask for Phil Chapman. For further details, contact Phil on 322 4266.
• Tuesday 5:00PM, Hansen Park. This is a Port Hills members training session, however, people interested in joining are more than welcome to come along and try out the training. This caters for any age and focus is on speed. Ask for Paul Johnston. For further details contact Paul on 332 1894
• Wednesday 5:30PM, Victoria Park. This is a hill run using the Harry Ell track and caters for ages 10+. Simply come to the main car park and ask for Phil Chapman. For further details, contact Phil on 322 4266.
• Thursday 5:00PM, Hansen Park. This is a Port Hills members run, however, people interested in joining, are again more than welcome to try out the training. This caters for the younger runners under 12 with a focus on technique. Ask for Mary Hart. For further details contact Mary on 388 8920
• Thursday 5:00PM, Hagley Park. We meet at Ayr street with the adults opposite North Hagley Park. This involves a 20 minute warm-up run followed by interval training. This caters for the 12+ age group or anyone capable of a 20+ minute run and some interval work. For further details contact Paul on 332 1894

ABOUT US

Our coaches are all qualified level 2 distance coaches who also run and have vast experience with coaching children (and adults).

Membership forms for child members can be downloaded here.

If you would like further information on the children's cross country and road section you can contact:

Paul Johnston  332 1894
Phil Chapman  322 4266
Peter Watts  332 1964
Peter King  341 1154

 

The Club Week

This is intended as a guide to regular club activities for members and interested persons. At each run, groups of similar ability walk or run for between one and two hours. Please phone the contact numbers to confirm the time and location of each run. All abilities welcome. The runs below refer to the adult section of the club (age 14 and over).

Monday
5:00 PM	Steady state/speed workouts, Ayr Street, Hagley Park: Pete Watts 332-1964
Tuesday
5:00 PM	Hill reps/circuit training, Sign of the Takahe: Pete Watts 332-1964
Wednesday
9:30 AM	Hill run/walk for all levels, Hansen Park: Glen Watts 332-1964
Thursday
5:00 PM	Steady state/speed workouts, Ayr Street, Hagley Park: Pete Watts 332-1964
Friday
9:30 AM	A run/bike/walk for all fitness levels, Hansen Park: Graham White 332-7147
Saturday
TBA	See Calendar for details for Saturday
Sunday
7:30 AM	Hill run (long run), Port Hills, 31 Dunn Street: Pete Watts 332-1964

The start of the 2008 Port Hills Club Hill Climb

Last modified 4 March 2013