Welcome

Welcome to the website of Mackay Athletics Club Inc.

(Incorporated Association Number 32318)

 

Our club offers members the benefits of Athletics North Queensland (ANQ) Membership.  ANQ is the major regional provider of athletics, development and competition and supports all ages from 4 to 99.

 

Our Club facilities are located at the Mackay State High School Sports Grounds via English Street, Mackay.  Club Competition Days are held Saturday afternoons from March to September.

 

 

NEWS IN BRIEF  (Updated 2 February 2010)

 

· Wet Weather Phone Number Change.  Wet Weather Info Line.  Due to the nature of Athletics being held outdoors, for the safety of all athletes it may be necessary to cancel events or club competition days due to the wet grounds.  Cancellation notices are usually published on the home page of this website on the day of competition or you can call 0431 973 129 after 10am on the day of competition for information.

 

· ‘No False Start’ Rule.  For details on this new rule which came into effect 1 Jan 2010, see our News page.

 

· Runways to Jump Pits Improved.  Work has been done on all four runways to our Jump Pits.  A layer of crushed granite and topped with top soil has been applied to the runways.  This has filled all the divots in the ground and has made them flat and level which is sure to improve athlete performance and safety.  Now we need the grass to grow over and some new jump boards will be installed in time for the new season.

 

· 2010 Member Application Form.  This form can now be downloaded and completed in readiness for our 2010 season.  The new form allows you to complete the details on your computer and then print it for signing and submission.  Download the form from our Forms, Policies and Downloads page.   

 

· 2010 North Qld Games.  April 10-11 Cairns.  Nomination forms in Athletics Events are now available for download.  Click here for the link.

 

· Code Of Conduct Policy.  This Code of Behaviour is intended to be the minimum standard for anyone involved in sport.  Download it now and please take the time to read it.  A full comprehensive policy is part of the Member Protection Policy which can be accessed on our Forms, Polices and Downloads page.   

 

· 2010 Committee Elected.  The clubs Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 1 November 2009 and the clubs Management Committee for the 2010 season is as follows.

 

             President, Registrar & Web                                  

             Vice-President, Records & Head Coach               

             Secretary & Public Relations                                

             Treasurer & Uniforms                                            

             Equipment & Grounds                                           

             Grants Officer                                                        

     

The committee would like to thank Fiona Quirk for the many years of service on the committee which included the duties of secretary, registrar and many other jobs.  Thank you Fiona.

 

Also thanks to Lawrence Booth for his sterling efforts in his role as 2009 Club President and his achievements in obtaining the grants received by the club.

 

Click here to read the Presidents Report.

 

· Level 1 Athletic Coaching Course.  6-7 March 2010.  Mackay Athletics Club.  Course Provider—Sporting Credentials Pty Ltd.  This is the only Level 1 course being conducted before April 2010.  Click here to download information on the course.

 

· Shade Gazebo’s Arrive -  Three 3mtr x 3mtr shade gazebo’s have now arrived thanks to the  $3000.00 grant received in the 2009 round of  the Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Community Grant.  The shade gazebos will be put around our field during the season and is an integral part of our new Sun Smart Policy.  Link to Woolworths Fresh Food Kids web site.

 

· Want to learn more about athletic events?  This link takes you to an animated stadium and explains different track and field events.  Yahoo Athletics Learn More.

 

 

Some Pictures of our Club

 

 

 

Copyright 2010 Mackay Athletics  All rights reserved.

NEXT  EVENT

 

· 2010 Sign On and Orientation Day - See details below          

 

· Club Competition Day—Saturday 20 March

 

NEXT TRAINING EVENT

 

· Restarts in March 2010

2010 SIGN ON and ORIENTATION TO ATHLETICS DAY

Saturday 13 March 2010

Sign-On from 12pm

Orientation from 1pm to 4pm

 

New and returning members welcome.

 

Save time, complete the member application form now and bring it along with you.   Click here to download it now.

 

New members are welcome to ‘try-out’ for two weeks for only $10

(New members incl ‘try-out’ must show Birth Certificate and complete the membership form also)

 

Can’t make it that day?  You can sign on at any club competition day but remember to be early as the days events start at 12.45pm.

See our Event Calendar page for dates.

 

2010 Registration Fees

 

Athlete Membership 1st Family Member $90.00

Additional members from the same family $75.00 each

Trialist Fee $10.00 each (2 Weeks) (Deducted from the full registration fee if membership continues)

 

There are no weekly attendance fees on normal club competition days

 

For more information, see our F.A.Q. page

or go to the Contact Us page for phone and email details

 

Know someone else who would be interested  in Athletics as a regular sport?  Please let them know about our club.

James Grech

Cameron Quirk

Joscelyn Grech

Rhonda Bates

Wade Bates

Lawrence Booth