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2009-10 NEW ZEALAND RANKINGS Latest Lists
Squad members ranked in the Top 10. Alex Parlane (M19 5000m-No1 1500m-No2 10000m-No3 3000m-No5) James Hand (M19 800m-No7 1500m-No6 Mile-No10) Lachlan McNie (M19 2000m Steeplechase No5) Rachael Catley (W19 800m No7)
2009-10 AUCKLAND RANKINGS Latest Lists

6 March 2010 Auckland 3000m Champs at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane set another new club record with his win in 8.26.08. With a big surge halfway through the race he opened up a lead which he held to the end to beat Stephen Lett (2nd) and Jono Jackson (3rd). They had both beaten him the previous Sunday in the 5000m Champs.Results
6 March 2010 Auckland Junior Champs at Mt Smart - Ray Wang was to strong over the final 200m when he won the 14 Boys 800m title in 2.07.48. Joshua Lee was narrowly beaten into 2nd in the 11 Boys 800m when he ran a 5 second PB with 2.24.12 . Timea won Bronze in the 13 Girls 400m with 64.89
2 March 2010 Auckland Team selections to NZ Track Champs in Christchurch on 26-28 March - Rachael Catley (800m) James Hand (1500m) and Alex Parlane (1500m & 5000m)
28 February 2010 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 2) at Mt Smart - Rachael Catley won the Womens 19 800m title in a PB of 2.15.67. In her best race of the season so far she was to good for the competition and hit the lead in the final 50m for well deserved victory. Courtney Hendricksen won her first Auckland title with her win in the Womens 16 3000m in 11.20.99. In not ideal conditions Alex Parlane ran a strong race in the Mens 19 5000m finishing 2nd to Jono Jackson in 15.06.25. Fabian Castle ran a PB over 800m in 2.04.19Results Photos
27 February 2010 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 1) at Mt Smart - James Hand placed 3rd in the Mens 19 1500m in 4.10.58. He was as narrowly beaten in a slow tactical race and a final lap of 54.8, by Jono Jackson and David Morton
27 February 2010 Auckland Junior 2000m/3000m Champs at Mt Smart - Joshua Lee had an easy victory when he won his first Auckland title with a win in the 11 Boys 2000m in 7.03. PBs were run over 3000m by Cameron Gleed (11.23) and Ryan Killeen (11.48)
20 February 2010 Trans Tasman 21 Athletics Match at Waitakere Stadium - James Hand (800m 5th 1.55.40) Alex Parlane (1500m 5th 4.02.98) Rachael Catley (800m 7th 2.22.17)Results
20 February 2010 Open Meeting at Waitakere Stadium - Results
20 February 2010 Counties Manukau Junior Track Champs at Jellicoe Park Manurewa - Double titles were won by Joshua Lee 11 Boys 800m/1500m and Ray Wang 14 Boys 800m/1500m. Timea Egan placed 2nd in both the 13 Girls 400/800m and 3rd in the 200m
13 February 2010 Porritt Classic in Hamilton - Alex Parlane (3.54.96-6th) and James Hand (3.57.00-7th) were 2nd and 3rd Junior finishers in the feature Open 1500m. Rachael Catley won the Division 2 Open 400m (60.24). PBs were run in the Schools 1500m by Fabian Castle (4.13.69) and Samir Brown (4.54.06) Results
9 February 2010 TT21 Team Selection - James Hand has been selected to represent New Zealand over 800 metres in the test match against Australia at Waitakere Stadium on 20 February NZ Team
30/31 January 2010 Northern Regional Combined Events at Mt Smart - Anthony Curry won the Mens 19 decathlon title with a score of 3761 points Results
30 January 2010 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - James Hand won the Mens 19 800m in a PB time of 1.54.55. He had the perfect pacemaker with last seasons New Zealand M19 Champion Michael Whitehead leading for most of the way. Only Glen Ballam (1.52.31), Nick Willis (1.52.69) and Tom Osborne (1.53.79) have run faster in NZ this summer. Alex Parlane placed 3rd in the same race with 1.57.48. Samir Brown ran a PB of 2.27.18 over 800m Results
29 January 2010 Sylvia Potts Classic at Regional Sports Park in Hastings Results
26 January 2010 Cooks Classic at Cooks Gardens in Wanganui Results
22 January 2010 Capital Classic at Newtown Park in Wellington Results
16 January 2010 Hotmeet at Sovereign Stadium Results
15-17 January 2010 South Island Colgate Games in Timaru Results
8-10 January 2010 North Island Colgate Games at Mt Smart - Ray Wang won Silver medals in the 14 Boys 800m (2.07.13) and 1500m (4.30.55). Joshua Lee won Bronze medals and set PBs in the 11 Boys 800m (2.29.31) and 1500m (5.00.42). PBs were run by Ryan Killeen (800m-2.43.11 and 1500m 5.29.07)Results
5 January 2010 New Zealand 10000m Champs in Tauranga - Alex Parlane set another Mens 19 Club record when he ran 31.54.85 to win the Bronze medal in his first 10km track raceResults
19 December 2009 Christmas Cracker in Christchurch - Alex Parlane set a Mens 19 5000m Club record with 14.53.31. His time broke the record by 28 seconds and his own PB by 35 seconds. It was the fastest Mens 19 time run in NZ over the last 2 seasons.Results Video
19 December 2009 John Walker Night of Miles at Mt Smart - James Hand ran a PB of 4.17.31 and also set a new Men 19 Club Record. Courtney Hendricksen also set a PB with 5.35.87Results Video
19 December 2009 Auckland Junior 1500m Champs at Mt Smart - Ray Wang won his first Auckland 1500m title when he hit the front at the bell in the Boys 14 race and then held on to win in a PB of 4.29.33. Joshua Lee won his first Auckland Champs medal in the 11 boys race when in placed 2ND with a PB of 5.01.85. Lea Driscoll won bronze in the 14 girls race. PBs were also run by Ryan Killeen (5.32.33) and Sarah Hughson (5.36.45) Photos
12/13 December 2009 New Zealand Secondary Schools Track and Road Champs in Timaru - Top 10 places were gained by Lachlan McNie (4th-Open 2000m Steeplechase-6.31.43) Rachael Catley (5th- Senior 800m-2.20.58) and Fabian Castle (9th-Senior 6km Road race-19.55. Lea Driscoll ran a PB 800m of 2.30.63 in the Junior 800m Semi. Rachael Catley running in the Howick College Senior 4x400m relay team won Gold. They also set a new championship record with time of 3.58.41Results Photos
12 December 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - James Hand (2nd-1.58.77) and Alex Parlane (3rd-1.59.16) over 800m. Courtney Hendricksen won the 800m in a PB of 2.31.85Results
5 December 2009 Battle of The Cities at Sovereign Stadium - Alex Parlane had his first win of the season over 1500m with a PB time of 3.54.35. Mike Whitehead set the race up with some great pacemaking taking the field to the bell in 2.53. Alex powered away on last lap to run the fastest time in NZ this Summer and the Number 1 ranking. James Hand finished 2nd with 3.57.25. PBs were also run by Scott Russell (400m-54.64) Lachlan McNie (1500m-4.17.70) Nathan Sands (1500m-4.26.68) Rory Martin (1500m-4.35.28) and Samir Brown (1500m-4.56.76)Results
28 November 2009 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane set another new PB and Mens 19 Club Record for the 3000m with his time of 8.33.15 This time he finished 2nd to the M19 NZ Road Champion Jono Jackson (8.29.82) Rachael Catley (2.24.08) had another good win in her final race before the NZ Schools. PBs were run by Scott Russell (800m-2.00.04) Ray Wang (800m-2.06.85) and Samir Brown (3000m-10.57.59)Results
21 November 2009 Battle of The Cities at Porritt Stadium Hamilton - Squad members Anthony Curry, Lachlan McNie, James Hand and Alex Parlane set up the pace for the fastest 1500m in the country this season. Seven athletes ran sub 4mins. James (3.58.85) and Alex (3.59.33) held on well for 5th and 6th. PB 400ms were run by Ray Wang (56.82), Rachael Catley (59.09) and Lea Driscoll (67.33)Results Photos
21 November 2009 Papatoetoe Junior Meeting at Omana Park, Papatoetoe - 11 Boys 1500m Andrew Catley (1st-5.12.4) and Joshua Lee (2nd-5.14.4) both ran PBsPhotos
14 November 2009 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane set a new PB and Mens 19 Club Record for the 3000m with his time of 8.41.21 He finished a close 2nd to the M19 NZ Cross Country Champion Aaron Pulford (8.40.05) Rachael Catley (2.22.68) had a good win in her first 800m of the seasonResults Photos
14 November 2009 Ron Keat Junior Meeting at Massey Park, Papakura - 11 Boys 800m Andrew Catley (1st-2.32.0) and Joshua Lee (2nd-2.34.3) both ran PBsPhotos
7 November 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - PBs were run by Ray Wang (600m-1.30.79) Scott Russell (Mile-4.33.91) Lachlan McNie (Mile-4.41.37) James Hand (3000m-8.50.67)Results Photos
31 October 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart Results
24 October 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart Results
18 October 2009 Sir Barry Curtis 10km - Scott Russell during is long Sunday run finished 3RD in the Mens 19 race with a PB of 36.11 James Hand had an impressive battle with Ben Ruthe and eventual winner Jason Woolhouse for the money on offer for the first athlete to reach the 2.5km mark. James got there just after misjudging by about 200m the 2.5km mark Results Photos
10 October 2009 New Zealand Road Relay Champs held on Takahe-Akaroa course (Allandale to Coop Town) - The Women's 19 Team (Emily Kinsler, Alex Patterson, Kelsi Patterson,Courtney Hendricksen,Sarah Blyde and Lea Driscoll) finished 3RD and the Men's 19 Team (Fabian Castle,Alex George,Alex Parlane, James Hand, David Morton and Lachlan McNie ) finished 4th. Squad members to break Club records were Fabian Castle (4.8km-16.20), Alex Parlane (10km-32.24), James Hand (9.4km-31.03), Lachlan McNie (4.1km 13.51) and Sarah Blyde (6.5km-26.44). The Mens 19 team smashed the Club course record by 9min36sec with their 2hrs14min53sec for the 40.4kmResults Photos
26 September 2009 Pakuranga Junior Club Road Champs - Squad members to win titles were - Courtney Hendricksen (W16), Andrew Catley (B12), David Lee (B14) & James Hand (M19). New course records were set by David Lee (4000m-13.59) Scott Russell (5000m-16.31) and James Hand (5000m-16.17)Results
19 September 2009 Auckland Road Relays held on a new course at Hunia - Both the Pakuranga Womens 19 team (Emily Kinsler, Kelsi Patterson, Courtney Hendricksen, Alex Patterson and Rachael Catley) and Pakuranga Mens team (Scott Russell, Alex Parlane, James Hand, Fabian Castle and Lachlan McNie finished 2ND to ACAResults
15 September 2009 Howick/Pakuranga Primary Schools Cross Country - Andrew Catley was a very impressive winner in the Year 6 race with a fast 5.44 for the 1662m. His time was the fastest time run in the 6 years the race has been held on the Lloyd Elsmore Park course. Daniel Holt-Pedersen was 2ND in 5.53 and Joshua Lee was 5TH in 6.08
5 September 2009 New Zealand Road Champs held at Dundein - Sarah-Amy Drummond won a bronze medal in the Women 16 5000m Walk. Courtney Hendricksen representing Auckland placed 8th in the Women 16 race in a PB 5000m of 19.07Results Photos
29 August 2009 Australian Cross Country Champs held at Nowra NSW - Alex Parlane (Men 19) 7th and James Hand (Men 19) 12th.Results
25 August 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools Road Champs held at Bruce Pulman Park - Top 10 places were recorded by Hayley Faulconbridge (Juniors-3RD) Lea Driscoll (Junior-6th) Courtney Hendricksen (Intermediate-7th) Rachael Catley (Senior-6th) Sarah Blyde (Senior-8th) Penny Blackbourn (10th) Fabian Castle (Senior-9thResults
16 August 2009 Auckland Road Champs held at Unitec - Bronze medals were won by Sarah Blyde (Women 19), Andrew Catley (Boys 12) and Alex Parlane (Men 19). Courtney Hendricksen has been selected in the Auckland Team to compete in the NZ Road Champs in Dunedin Results
1 August 2009 New Zealand Cross Country Champs held at the Halswell Quarry in Christchurch - Alex Parlane finished 2ND and 20 seconds behind winner Aaron Pulford in the Mens 19 race . His challenge for the title faded just over half way when Aaron powered away on the tough hill section. He then held of Mike Banks in the sprint to the finish for a well deserved silver medal which also helped the Auckland team to victory in the teams race. Other squad members places. Girls 12 - Courtney Martin (10th) Girls 14 - Lea Driscoll (15th) Women 16 - Sarah-Amy Drummond (32nd) Women 19 - Penny Blackbourn (25th) Sarah Blyde (26th and member of Auckland team that won a silver medal) Senior Women - Sara Bradley (21st) 14 Boys - David Lee (4th) Ray Wang (13th) Samir Brown (18th) Men 16 - Peter Wheeler (27th) Rory Martin (37th) Men 19 - James Hand (14th) Scott Russell (20th) Lachlan McNie (38th)Results Photos More Photos
19 July 2009 Auckland Cross Country Champs at Pukekohe Showgrounds - Alex Parlane beat a quality field to win the Mens 19 title. After 5.5km of the 8km race there were still 5 runners in contention until Mike Banks made his move on the toughest hill on the course. Alex stuck to Mike as they moved away from the others until 300m from the finish when Alex seemed to have made the winning break only to have Mike snatch the lead back, but Alex dug deep to take the victory on the line. James Hand held on well for well deserved 3RD place. David Lee was unlucky to finish 2ND in the Boys 14 race after health issues leading into the race. Hayley Faulconbridge was impressive when finishing 3RD in the Girls 14 raceResults Photos
Sarah Blyde, Alex Parlane and James Hand were selected to represent Auckland at the NZ Cross Country Champs to be held in Christchurch on 1 August
Alex Parlane and James Hand were also selected to represent Auckland at the Australian Cross Country Champs to be held in Nowra, NSW on 29 August
4 July 2009 North Island Cross Country Champs held at Spa Park Taupo - David Lee made it 5 titles in as many years when he won the Boys 14 race. With an impressive tactical race he made his move on the tough hill sections and finished 11 seconds ahead of Andrew Muggeridge at the finish. Alex Parlane finished 2nd in the Mens 19 race in a fast 15.58 for the 5000m. Courtney Martin was 5th in the Girls 12 race and Andrew Catley was 6th in the Boys 12 raceResults Photos
27 June 2009 North Harbour Cross Country held at Long Bay - James Hand had his first win of the winter when he held out fast finishers Jono Jackson (2nd) and Alex Parlane (3rd) in a very close Mens 19 race. David Lee (Boys 14) won his fourth straight Grand Prix race of the season. Andrew Catley (Boys 12) was unlucky not win when he was pipped on the line by clubmate Jake Pallister. Lea Driscoll (Girls 14) finished 3RD and was only 9 seconds behind the winner. Results
20 June 2009 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at Saxton Field in Nelson - Scott Russell surprised many with an outstanding run for 3RD in the Senior Boys race over 6000m. Run over a mainly flat and dry course, Scott used his track speed to advantage from the start and positioned himself in the front pack behind pre-race favorite and eventual winner Aaron Pulford. At the half way mark he was in 4th and shortly after moved into 3rd and kept digging deep over the final lap to hold on to the finish for a well deserved bronze medal. David Lee found the fast start hard going in the Year 9 race over 3000m. He lost ground to all the placegetters but still gave it his all to the finish and placed 5th only 13 seconds behind the winner Magnus Whyte. Other Squad members places - Year 9 Girls - Lea Driscoll (22nd) Year 9 Boys- Samir Brown (104th) Senior Girls - Courtney Hendricksen (28th) Sarah Blyde (41st) Rachael Catley (79th) Rebekah Burbery (137th) Results Photos H&P Times Article
13 June 2009 Auckland Teams Cross Country Race held at Barry Curtis Park - David Lee had no trouble handling the very muddy conditions and won the Boys 14 race in his biggest winning margin of the season. Alex Parlane beat a quality field for an impressive win in the Mens 19 race Results
6 June 2009 Pakuranga Club Cross Cross Country Champs at Lloyd Elsmore Park - Titles were won by Courtney Hendricksen (Women 16), David Lee (Boys 14), Peter Wheeler (Men 16) and Alex Parlane (Men 19). Scott Russell (Men 17) set a course record for the 4180m with 14.06Results
30 May 2009 Magness Handicap Cross Country Race at Lloyd Elsmore Park - David Lee smashed the course record for 13 Boys with his time of 10.06 for the 2921m. Course records were also set over 4180m by Sarah Blyde (Women 17 - 17.37), Alex Parlane (Men 19 - 13.20) and Fabian Castle (Men 17 - 14.28)
26 May 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at St Kentigerns College - David Lee was very unlucky to have not won or at least been awarded with first equal in the Junior Boys race after a very close battle all the way with Magnus White. In the final sprint to the finish there was nothing in it and David threw himself over the line only to be denied the title by the judges. Many onlookers were in the view that David had actually won. Other squad members results were - Junior Girls - Lea Driscoll(9th) Hayley Faulconbridge(13th) Junior Boys - Ray Wang(10th) Mason Carr(11th) Samir Brown(23rd) Intermediate Girls - Courtney Hendricksen(5th) Intermediate Boys - Peter Wheeler(31st) Rory Martin(39th)Nathan Sands(42nd) Senior Girls - Sarah Blyde (8th) Rachael Catley(11th) Rebekah Burberry (17th) Penny Blackbourn(33rd) Senior Boys - Fabian Castle(14th) Lachlan McNie(15th)Results Photos
23 May 2009 Macrennie Cross Country held at Lloyd Elsmore Park - David Lee (B14) had comfortable win in the second Grand Prix race of the season. Alex Parlane (M19) finished 3RD. Results
21 May 2009 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs at Ray Small Park, Papakura - Titles were won by Sarah Blyde (Senior), Ray Wang (Junior) and Fabian Castle (Senior). Other squad members to place were Hayley Faulconbridge (Junior-2ND), Lea Driscoll (Junior-3RD), Mason Carr (Junior-2ND), Peter Wheeler (Intermediate-2ND), and Lachlan McNie (Senior-2ND). Results
16 May 2009 ACA Pairs Race at One Tree Hill - The Boys A Team of David Lee, Ray Wang, Andrew Catley and Joshua Lee won by over a minute. The Girls A team of Lea Driscoll, Hayley Faulconbridge, Courtney Martin and Daria Faulconbridge finished 2ND. James Hand and Alex Parlane were narrowly beaten into 2ND by Jono Jackson and Mike Banks (ACA) in the Mens 19 Relay
11 May 2009 Eastern/Central Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Titles were won by David Lee (Junior) and Scott Russell (Senior). Results H&P Times Article
9 May 2009 HEB Cross Country at Pukekohe Showgrounds - 1ST David Lee (Boys 14) 2ND Courtney Hendricksen (Women 16) 3RD Lea Driscoll (Girls 14) 3RD Alex Parlane (Men 19)Results
3 May 2009 Glen Eden Relays - The Girls A team of Courtney Hendricksen, Courtney Martin, Rosie Castle and Lea Driscoll made it 3 years in a row with another victory. The Boys A Team of David Lee, Ray Wang, Cameron Gleed and Nathan Sands ran a close 2ND to ACAResults
25 April 2009 Southland Cross Country Relays at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park. The Pakuranga A Team of Courtney Hendricksen, David Lee, Nathan Sands and Ray Wang finished 2ND in the Junior Relay Results
11-12 April 2009 12/13 Interprovincials held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton - Lea Driscoll and Ray Wang were members of the winning Counties Manukau team. Lea ran PBs in all her events 400m-67.35 800m-2.32.14 and 1500m-5.13.63. Ray results were 400m-58.41 800m-2.11.72 and 1500m-4.39.62
4-5 April 2009 North Island Secondary Schools Track Champs held at Newtown Park Wellington - Ray Wang ran another big PB when he finished 2ND in the Junior 800m in 2.08.08. His time also broke the Club Record for 13 Boys that had stood since 1989. Second places were also gained by David Lee (Junior 3000m - 9.52.69) and Sarah-Amy Drummond (Open 3000m Walk - 16.58.49) who broke the club records that she had set on the same track 8 days previously. Other results - Rachael Catley (Open 4x400m Relay 1ST & Senior 800m 4th 2.19.98) Courtney Hendricksen (Intermediate 6th 10.46.95 - PB) Chloe Higson (Intermediate 800m 7th 2.29.15) Scott Russell (Senior 1500m 5th 4.08.11) Lachlan McNie (Senior 800m 9th 2.03.44-PB) Nathan Sands (Intermediate 800m 9th 2.06.48) Ray Wang (Junior 1500m 7th 4.37.28 - PB) David Lee (Junior 1500m 8th 4.37.49) Results
27-29 March 2009 New Zealand Track Champs held at Newtown Park Wellington - Scott Russell won his first NZ Track champs medal with a brillantly run race for 3RD in the Mens 16 1500m race in a PB time of 4.03.85 Medals were also won by Lachlan McNie in the Mens 16 2000m Steeplechase (2ND-6.39.56) and Anthony Curry in the Senior Mens 3000m Steeplechase (3RD-11.52.27) PBs were also run by Rachael Catley (Womens 19 800m in 2.17.19-6th) Sarah Blyde (Womens 16 800m in 2.28.93-10th) Courtney Hendricksen (Womens 16 3000m in 10.51.12-7th) Alex Parlane (Mens 19 5000m in 15.34.51-7th) and Nathan Sands (Mens 16 1500m in 4.27.06) James Hand (3.58.06-7th) and Alex Parlane (3.59.68-9th ) ran strongly in the very competive Mens 19 1500m Final. Sarah-Amy Drummond finished 6th in the Womens 16 3000m Walk and set new club records with her time of 17.38.76Results PhotosVideos
25 March 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools 3000m Championships at Kings College - David Lee won his first Auckland Schools title with a convincing 13 second win in the Junior race in 9.49.38 Courtney Hendricksen placed 4th in the Intermediate race in a PB of 10.51.67 Samir Brown also ran a PB with 11.15.75 Results
18 March 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - Scott Russell ran a 7 second PB when he finished 2ND in the Senior 1500m in 4.05.95 and then ran another PB with 3RD place in the 800m in 2.01.13. Rachael Catley placed 2ND in the in Senior 800m in a PB of 2.20.45. Rebekah Burbury retained the Open 2000m Steeplechase title with 8.06.53. David Lee tried to run the opposition into the ground but was over taken by Thomas Monnery near the end of the Junior 1500m and finished 2ND in 4.30.94 Chloe Higson was unlucky to finished 4th by .01 of a second in the Intermediate 800m with 2.24.59 Other squad members to run PBs were Courtney Hendricksen (1500m-5.02.12) Nathan Sands (800m-2.04.88) Results Photos
14 March 2009 Auckland Junior Track Champs held at Mt Smart - Ray Wang won his first Auckland Track title in style when he blew the 13 Boys 800m field apart at the bell with a negitive split for his final lap. His winning time of 2.11.15 was also a 3 second PB. Ray also placed 3RD over 400m with 59.8. Timea Egan won the 12 Girls 400m title in 63.9 and placed 2ND over the 800m with 2.31.45. David Lee made it 3 years in a row when he won the 12 Boys 800m title in 2.17.18. Sarah-Amy Drummond won the 14 Girls 2000m Walk with a 26 second PB in 11.09.20.Other squad members to run PBs were Lea Driscoll (800m 2.36.30) and Samir Brown (800m 2.29.29) Results Photos
12 March 2009 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Track Champs at Massey Park (Day 2) - Lachlan McNie added the Senior 1500m title (4.20.27 PB) to the 800m he had won the previous day when he beat training mate Fabian Castle (4.21.40) in a closely contested race. Ray Wang (4.40.15 PB) and Sarah Blyde (5.08.48 PB) also added the 1500m title to the 800m. Peter Wheeler finished 3rd in the 1500m (4.43.39 PB)Results
11 March 2009 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Track Champs at Massey Park (Day 1) - Lachlan McNie was a suprise winner in the Senior 800m when with a final surge at the line he beat the favourite Zaid Mohammed in 2.06.65. Titles were also won by Ray Wang (Junior 800m 2.15.32) Sarah Blyde (Senior 800m 2.31.37) and Fabian Castle (Senior 3000m 9.44.57). Other medalist were Peter Wheeler (2nd Intermediate 3000m 10.38.38) and Lea Driscoll (3rd Junior 3000m 11.34.88 PB)Results
10 March 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools Boys Qualifying at Mt Smart - All squad members qualified for Finals night - Nathan Sands (800m 2.08.32) Scott Russell (800m 2.05.93 & 1500m 4.17.77) David Lee (1500m 4.50.23)Results
9 March 2009 Auckland Secondary Schools Girls Qualifying at Mt Smart - All squad members qualified for Finals Night - Chloe Higson (800m 2.29.14) Rachael Catley (800m 2.31.86) Courtney Hendricksen (1500m 5.09.92) Penny Blackbourn (1500m 5.39.76)Results
8 March 2009 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 2) at Mt Smart - Silver medals were won by Alex Parlane (Mens 19 5000m 15.44.62 PB) and Sara Bradley (Womens 19 800m 2.24.27) Bronze medals were won by Courtney Hendricksen (Womens 16 3000m 10.59.57) Fabian Castle (Mens 16 3000m 9.37.00) amd James Hand (Mens 19 800m 1.59.98)Results Photos of both days
7 March 2009 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 1) at Mt Smart - Scott Russell (Mens 16 1500m 4.12.63) in a brillantly run tactical race threw himself across the line to beat long time rival Michael Vercoe-Curtis by .03 of a second and win his first Auckland track title. Bronze medals were won by James Hand (Mens 19 1500m 4.07.97) Sara Bradley (Womens 19 1500m 5.06.30) and Sarah-Amy Drummond (Womens 16 3000m Walk 18.51.13 PB). Lachlan McNie (4.22.23) ran a PB 1500m
28 February 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane cracked 4mins for the 1500m for the first time with a new PB of 3.56.61. PB 400ms were run by James Hand (52.57) Scott Russell (55.32) Anthony Curry (55.41) Nathan Sands (56.89) Lachlan McNie (57.45) Rachael Catley (60.42) Timea Egan (63.84) Sara Bradley (65.96) Sarah Blyde (66.39) Samir Brown (66.51) Courtney Martin (73.84) Results
21 February 2009 Counties Manukau Junior Track Champs at Massey Park Papakura - David Lee won the Boys 12 800m (2.23.2) and 1500m (4.36.5). Timea Egan won the 12 Girls 400m (64.0) and 800m (2.37.3), and also placed 2ND over 200m (28.1-PB). Sarah-Amy Drummond won the 14 Girls 400m (73.0) and placed 2ND over 800m (2.52.0). Ray Wang placed 2ND in the 13 Boys 400m (57.8-PB) and 800m (2.18.4). Courtney Martin placed 2ND in the 11 Girls 1500m (5.34.0) and 3RD over 800m (2.47.4). Sarah Hughson placed 3RD in the 12 Girls 1500m (5.42.0) and 800m (2.50.2). Lea Driscoll placed 3RD in the 13 Girls 1500m (5.32.0)
20 February 2009 International Meeting held at Waitakere Stadium - In wet conditions James Hand (3rd-1.57.06) and Alex Parlane (4th-1.58.63) in the 800m B Final. Rachael Catley (8th-2.22.58) in the Womens 800m Results
15 February 2009 Porritt Classic held in Hamilton - James Hand smashed his 1500m PB by 7.5secs when in finished 9th in the Open Mens race in 3.53.42 His time also broke the Mens 19 Club Record by 5secs that Nick Burrow set back in 1993. David Lee also set another 12B Club Record in the College 1500m with 4.30.32 Others to run 1500m PBs were Lachlan McNie (4.24.87) Nathan Sands (4.29.24) and Rachael Catley (5.00.13) Anthony Curry (55.53) ran a PB 400m Results
15 February 2009 Top 10 at Mt Smart - Timea Egan ran a PB 1500m 5.19.22(3rd) and 200m in 29.43(1st) Ray Wang ran the 800m in 2.15.89(2nd) and 100m in 13.92Results
14 February 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart Results
8 February 2009 Auckland Junior 2000m/3000m Champs at Sovereign Stadium - David Lee (9.44.11) won the 12 Boys 3000m title in a new Club and Auckland Record time. If NZ Records were held for this age it probably would have been a record. Courtney Martin (7.36.80) placed 2ND in the 11 Girls 2000m after pushing Maeve Power all the way to the finish. At the end there was only .22 between themResults
7 February 2009 Hotmeet at Waitakere Stadium - James Hand (1.55.37) ran another PB with his 2ND place in the Open 800m. PB 800ms were also run by Scott Russell(2.03.77), Ray Wang (2.14.52), Courtney Hendricksen (2.33.70) Results
31 January 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - James Hand (4.23.98) was 3RD in the Open Mile and Alex Parlane (4.24.16) was 4TH. PBs were run over the Mile by Scott Russell (4.40.58), Nathan Sands (4.50.59), David Lee (4.50.77), Lachlan McNie (4.55.23),Ray Wang (5.26.83), Courtney Hendricksen (5.38.64) and Samir Brown (5.51.44)Results
24 January 2009 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - James Hand (1.55.64) was 3RD in the Open 800m Results
17 January 2009 Hotmeet at Sovereign Stadium Results
16-18 January 2009 South Island Colgate Games Invercargill - Sarah-Amy Drummond won bronze in the 14 girls 2000m walk in a PB of 11.35.45 Jessica Drummond was 3rd in her division of the 9 girls discusResults
9-11 January 2009 North Island Colgate Games Wanganui - Timea Egan won bronze in the 400m-64.36 and 800m-2.32.09 Sarah-Amy Drummond won the 14 girls 2000m walk. Timea Egan and Sarah Hughson won bronze in the 12 girls 4x100m relay. PBs were run by Samir Brown (800m-2.30.21 and 1500m 5.12.46) and Ray Wang (400m-59.51)Results
20 December 2008 John Walker Night of Miles at Mt Smart - James Hand ran a PB of 4.19.77 but had to settle for 2ND again when he was beaten for Eric Speakman in the Men 19 Mile. PBs were also run by Anthony Curry (4.57.05) and Sara Bradley (5.11.81)Results Video
20 December 2008 Auckland Junior 1500m Champs at Mt Smart - David Lee (4.37.8) had to work hard to retain his title but hit the lead with 250m to go and went away to win with a PB. Samir Brown (7th-5.12.9) and Lea Driscoll (5th-5.29.5) both ran PBsResults
14 December 2008 New Zealand Secondary Schools Track and Road Champs in Hamilton - The highlight of the meet came from James Hand when he finished 2ND in the Senior 1500m with 4.04.95. He was only .46 of a second short of winning the title when narrowly beaten by Eric Speakman. An outstanding run by Courtney Hendricksen saw her place 5th in the Junior 4km Road race with 15.16. Both Rachael Catley (800m-7th-2.23.81) and Penny Blackbourn (1500m-13th-5.10.43) made Senior finals. PBs were run by Sarah Blyde (1500m-5.14.29), Anthony Curry (800m-2.04.23) and Nathan Sands (2.04.97)Results
10 December 2008 Auckland Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - Timea Egan (Intermediate) won the 400m title with a PB run of 63.97 and then placed 2nd over 800m with 2.34.0 Sarah Hughson (Junior) finished 4th in the 1500m with 5.43.3 and 6th in the 800m with 2.47.2
6 December 2008 Hotmeet at Massey Park - PBs were run by Scott Russell (800m-2.05.65), Anthony Curry (800m-2.06.35), Fabian Castle (800m-2.06.43), Jay Wallwork (1500m-5.03.62) and Courtney Hendricksen (1500m-5.08.92)Results
30 November - 6 December 2008 Pacific School Games in Canberra - Four squad members were representing New Zealand. James Hand (1500m-5th-4.06.58), David Lee (800m-6th-2.20.19),Chloe Higson (800m-2.30.30) and Timea Egan (800m-2.41.69)Results
29 November 2008 Battle of The Cities at Sovereign Stadium - Alex Parlane (1500m-2nd-4.06.10) PBs over 1500m by Lachlan McNie (4.30.22) and Sarah Blyde (5.16.72)Results
26 November 2008 Eastern Zone Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - Sarah Hughson (Junior) won her first titles with wins over 800m (2.44.8) and 1500m (5.51.5). Timea Egan (Intermediate) ran a PB when winning the 400m (64.30) and made it a double with a win over 800m (2.36.9). David Lee (Intermediate) cleaned up the competition with an easy win over 800m (2.20.0)
22 November 2008 Battle of The Cities at Porritt Stadium Hamilton - James Hand (1.55.51) ran a big 800m PB when he was narrowly beaten by Michael Whitehead. Courtney Hendricksen (10.58.94) broke 11mins for the first time when she ran a PB over 3000m. PBs were run over 800m by Lachlan McNie (2.04.72) and Sarah Blyde (2.30.39)Results
15 November 2008 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - Timea Egan (64.57) ran a PB over 400m. PBs were run over 1500m by Ray Wang (4.55.32), Courtney Hendricksen (5.08.99), and Samir Brown (5.15.23)Results
8 November 2008 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - James Hand (1.59.73) had a good win over Tom Hall in the M19 800m. Courtney Hendricksen (11.02.22) smashed her PB when winning the W16 3000m. PBs were run over 800m by Lachlan McNie (2.07.61), Ray Wang (2.16.35), Rachael Catley (2.20.65), Penny Blackbourn (2.28.97) and Sarah Blyde (2.31.56)Results
1 November 2008 Guy Fawkes Meeting at Waitakere Stadium - James Hand just missed the money when he was narrowly beaten for 3rd place by Tom Hall in the Open MileResults
25 October 2008 Hotmeet at Sovereign Stadium - The meeting was held in difficult windy conditions. James Hand (9.24.81) won and Scott Russell (9.33.63) was 2ND in the Open 3000m. In the Open 800m Chloe Higson (2.26.67) was 2ND. 800m PBs were run by - Lachlan McNie (2.08.22), Ray Wang (2.16.67), Sarah Blyde (2.37.71) and Lea Driscoll (2.43.73)Results
4 October 2008 New Zealand Road Relay Champs held in Mosgiel Dunedin. Both Pakuranga teams made history when they finished in the medals for the first time. The Women's 19 Team (Hannah Barker, Kelsey Wayne, Chloe Higson, Sara Bradley, Courtney Hendricksen and Sarah Blyde) finished 2ND and the Men's 19 Team (Alex Parlane, Ben Barry, Scott Russell, James Hand, Alex George and Fabian Castle) finished 3RD. Results Photos
27 September 2008 Pakuranga Club Road Champs - Squad members to win titles were - Courtney Hendricksen (W16), David Lee (B12), Peter Wheeler (B14), Scott Russell (M16) and Alex Parlane (M19). New course records were set by David Lee (2500m-8.30) and Alex Parlane (5000m-16.20) Results
20 September 2008 Auckland Road Relays held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. The Pakuranga Womens 19 team (Sarah Blyde, Courtney Hendricksen, Kelsey Wayne and Alex Patterson) finished 2ND. Results
13 September 2008 Rotorua Forest Relay - The Pakuranga Womens Youth team (Nora Langreder, Sarah Blyde, Chloe Higson and Lucy Roper) finished 2ND and the Mens Youth team (Fabian Castle, Lachlan McNie, Anthony Curry and Peter Wheeler) finished 3RD. Results
6 September 2008 New Zealand Road Champs at Ruakura, Hamilton. David Lee successfully defended the Boys 12 title when in ran the 2000m in 6.38. This was his fourth NZ title after winning the NZ Cross Country title last month and also winning the Cross Country/Road double last year. Fabian Castle ran his best race so far when he picked up his first NZ Champs medal with Bronze in the Mens 16 race. He also was a member of the Auckland Team that won Silver. Peter Wheeler won Bronze in the Boys 14 race when he covered the 3000m in 10.01. Courtney Hendricksen representing Auckland for the first time placed 8th in the Womens 16 race and also helped her team to win Gold. Alex Parlane placed 11th in the Mens 19 race and was a member of the Auckland Team that won Silver. Sarah Hughson placed 7th in the Girls 12, Jay Wallwork placed 7th in the Boys 14, Lachlan McNie placed 13th in the Mens 16 and Sara Bradley placed 9th in the Womens 19.Results Photos
26 August 2008 Eastern Zone Intermediate Schools Cross Country Champs held at Shore Rd Reserve Remuera. Winners were Timea Egan (Y7G) and David Lee (Y8B). Sarah Hughson (Y7G) and Lea Driscoll (Y8G) both placed 2ND
23 August 2008 Australian Cross Country Champs at Geelong. Sara Bradley (Women 19) 18th, Alex Parlane (Men 19) 15th and James Hand (Men 19) 29th.Results Photos
17 August 2008 Auckland Road Champs held at Unitec. Sarah-Amy Drummond (W19-Walk) 1ST, David Lee (Boys 12) 1ST, Peter Wheeler (Boys 14) 2ND and Fabian Castle (Men 16) 3RD.Results
17 August 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools Road Champs held at Unitec. Peter Wheeler (Junior) 3RD and Fabian Castle (Intermediate) 3RD.Results
2 August 2008 New Zealand Cross Country Champs at Waikanae Park, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast. David Lee (Boys 12) retained his NZ title when he beat club mate Leo Roper by 13 seconds. Peter Wheeler (Boys 14) had his best race of the season so far when he finished 2ND in a very close finish with only 2 seconds separated the first 4 runners. Other squad members places. Girls 12 - Sarah Hughson (13th) Girls 14 - Hayley Faulconbridge (6th) Lea Driscoll (9th) Anneka Herdson (12th) Sarah-Amy Drummond (14th) 14 Boys - Shane McMaster (5th) Jay Wallwork (10th) Rory Martin (14th) Samir Brown (21st) Women 16 - Courtney Hendricksen (16th) Sarah Blyde (28th) Penny Blackbourn (36th) Chloe Higson (38th) Men 16 - Fabian Castle (7th) Scott Russell (12th) Lachlan McNie (20th) Women 19 - Sara Bradley (14th) Men 19 - Alex Parlane (21st) James Hand (23rd) Anthony Curry (35th)Results Photos
20 July 2008 Auckland Cross Country Champs held at Moire Park Massey on a very muddy course. David Lee made it Auckland Cross Country title number 4 when he won the Boys 12 race. Peter Wheeler (Boys 14) and Alex Parlane (Mens 19) won Silver Medals. Sara Bradley (Womens 19), Fabian Castle (Mens 16) and James Hand (Mens 19) won Bronze MedalsResults Photos
Sara Bradley, Fabian Castle, Scott Russell, Alex Parlane and James Hand were selected to represent Auckland at the NZ Cross Country Champs to held at Waikanae, Wellington on 2 August
Sara Bradley, Alex Parlane and James Hand were also selected to represent Auckland at the Australian Cross Country Champs to held at Geelong on 23 August
7 July 2008 Chloe Higson (800m) and James Hand (800m/1500m) have been selected in the New Zealand Secondary Schools team to contest the Pacific School Games in Canberra in December
5 July 2008 North Island Cross Country Champs held at Spa Park Taupo. David Lee won the Boys 12 race in a new course record of 6.53 for the 2000m. This was his fourth title in a round after first winning in 2005. Other Squad members who helped Pakuranga retain the Top Club Trophy for a record tenth time by scoring points when finishing as one of the top 3 club athletes in their grade were - Sarah Hughson (G12-15th) Hayley Faulconbridge (G14-9th) Lea Driscoll (G14-13th) Peter Wheeler (B14-8th) Rory Martin (B14-13th) Chloe Higson (W16-7th) Sarah Blyde (W16-15th) Penny Blackbourn (W16-23rd) Fabian Castle (M16-16th) Lachlan McNie (M16-19th) Sara Bradley (W19-4th) Rachael Catley (W19-17th) Alex Parlane (M19-6th) James Hand (M19-10th) Cory King (M19-25th) Anthony Curry (M19-27th) Results Photos
28 June 2008 North Harbour Cross Country held at Long Bay. David Lee (Boys 12) won his fourth straight Grand Prix race of the season. Second places were gained by Fabian Castle (Mens 16), Alex Parlane (Mens 19) and Sara Bradley (Womens 19). Third Place to Chloe Higson (Womens 16) and James Hand (Mens 19). Results
21 June 2008 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth. Squad members places - Year 9 Girls-Anneka Herdson(30th) Hayley Faulconbridge(56th) Year 9 Boys-Rory Martin(32nd) Jay Wallwork(91st) Junior Girls-Courtney Hendricksen(20th) Chloe Higson(54th) Junior Boys-Nathan Sands(97th) Senior Girls- Sarah Blyde(60th) Rachael Catley(76th) Penny Blackbourn(108th) Rebekah Burbery(135th) Senior Boys-James Hand(24th) Fabian Castle(59th) Scott Russell(81st) Cory King(133rd) Anthony Curry(143rd) Lachlan McNie(158th) Results Photos
18 June 2008 Timea Egan and David Lee have both been named in the New Zealand Team to contest the 800 metres at the Pacific Schools Games in Canberra in December
14 June 2008 Auckland Teams Cross Country Race held at Manukau Velodrome. David Lee (1st) and Alexander Lloyd (4th) helped the Boys 12 team to victory. Timea Egan (5th) was in the winning Girls 14 team. Second places were gained by Peter Wheeler (B14) and Alex Parlane (M19) Results Photos
7 June 2008 Pakuranga Club Cross Cross Country Champs at Lloyd Elsmore Park. David Lee (Boys 12) set another course record with 7.40 for the 2279m when he won another title. Jay Wallwork (Boys 14) equaled the course record when he beat Rory Martin and Peter Wheeler for the title. Fabian Castle (Men 16) and James Hand (Men 19) also won their titles.Results Photos
5 June 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at St Kentigerns College. James Hand timed his run for victory to perfection when in kicked away from German Fabian Clarkson over the last 300m to win the Senior Boys title. Other squad members places were - Junior Girls - Anneka Herdson(14th) Hayley Faulconbridge(27th) Sarah-Amy Drummond(81st) Junior Boys - Peter Wheeler(6th) Rory Martin(7th) Jay Wallwork(9th) Douglas McMaster(19th) Intermediate Girls - Courtney Hendricksen(11th) Chloe Higson(21st) Penny Blackbourn(23rd) Sarah Blyde(26th) Intermediate Boys - Fabian Castle(7th) Lachlan McNie(16th) Nathan Sands(76th) Senior Girls - Rachael Catley(24th) Senior Boys - Cory King(26th) Anthony Curry(40th)Results Photos
31 May 2008 Club Cross Country Race at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Sara Bradley set another Women 19 course record when she ran the 4180m in 16.35Results
28 May 2008 David Lee was presented with the clubs top award the Presidents Cup for Junior Boys at the Clubs AGM
24 May 2008 Macrennie Cross Country held at Lloyd Elsmore Park - David Lee (B12) won his second Grand Prix race of the season. Fabian Castle (M16) and Alex Parlane (M19) both finished 3RD. Results Photos
22 May 2008 Eastern/Central Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Titles were won by Scott Russell (Intermediate) and James Hand (Senior). Jay Wallwork (Junior) was a close 2ND. Penny Blackbourn (Intermediate) came through the field for a very pleasing 3RD place. Results Photos
21 May 2008 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs at Wesley College. Peter Wheeler (Junior) and Fabian Castle (Intermediate) both won titles. Sarah Blyde (Intermediate) finished 2ND. Douglas McMaster (Junior) and Lachlan McNie both placed 3RD. Results Photos
17 May 2008 ACA Pairs Race at One Tree Hill - The Girls A team of Briar Guy, Lucy Roper, Rosie Castle and Sarah Hughson won from the B Team of Hayley Faulconbridge, Lea Driscoll, Daria Faulconbridge and Casey Webster. The Boys A Team of Jay Wallwork, Joachim Noble, David Lee and Leo Roper were also convincing winners. The B Team of Douglas McMaster, Peter Wheeler, Alexander Lloyd and Quinn Wallwork also placed 2ND. Places were gained by Sarah Blyde and Penny Blackbourn (2ND W16), Fabian Castle and Lachlan McNie (2ND M16), Chloe Higson and Courtney Hendricksen (2ND W19), Anthony Curry and Cory King (3RD M19).
10 May 2008 HEB Cross Country at Pukekohe Showgrounds - 1ST David Lee (Boys 12) 2ND Jay Wallwork (Boys 14) 2ND Fabian Castle (Men 16) 3RD Scott Russell (Men 16) 3RD Sara Bradley (Women 19)Results Photos
4 May 2008 Glen Eden Relays - The Girls B team of Lea Driscoll, Rosie Castle, Sarah Hughson and Penny Blackbourn caused an upset when the beat the A Team to win the Girls Relay. The Boys A Team were also winners with Fabian Castle, Joachim Noble and Rory Martin and David Lee winning the Boys Relay. The B Team of Lachlan McNie, Leo Roper, Douglas McMaster and Jay Wallwork were 2ND.Results Photos
21-27 April 2008 The 3RD Annual COACHD'S Training Camp was held in Rotorua. Staying at the Rotorua Holiday Thermal Park were 24 athletes, 14 parents and 8 brothers or sisters. Morning runs were around the outside of the golf course and afternoon runs were in the Redwoods Forest. The hilly Purple Track was very popular on the long runs. Saturdays Time Trial saw 25 runners race over the Blue track. James Hand ran another course record of 10.40 for the 3.4km. Sara Bradley ran the fastest female time of 13.04 Redwood Forest Time Trials Results Camp Photos


19 April 2008 Magness Handicap Cross Country Race at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Fabian Castle took 19 seconds of Alex Parlanes 16B record time set in 2006 when he ran 14.02 for the 4180m. David Lee (12B) took another 4 seconds of his course record with 7.50 for the 2279m. Course records were also set over 4180m by Rebekah Burberry (W17) 17.47, Sara Bradley (W19) 16.52, Cory King (M17) 15.12 and Alex Parlane (M18) 13.58 Results
12 April 2008 Southland Cross Country Relays at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park. Alex Parlane was a team member of the Pakuranga Open Mens A Team that won the Open Relay. Fabian Castle ran the fastest time of the day in the Junior relay when he gave his team a big lead on the opening lap. Lachlan McNie, Kelsey Wayne and Joachim Noble keep the team in the front for an impressive victory. The Clubs B Team of David Lee, Peter Wheeler, Chloe Higson and James Calway finished only 50 seconds before in 3RD place. The Clubs C Team of Douglas McMaster,Samir Brown, Courtney Hendricksen and Alexander Lloyd placed 5TH.Results Photos
5 April 2008 Club Cross Country Race at Lloyd Elsmore Park. David Lee opened the cross country season with a new course record for 12 Boys when he ran the 2279m in 7.54Results
5-6 April 2008 North Island Secondary Schools Track Champs held at Waitakere Stadium. Rachael Catley (OG 4x400m Relay 1ST & SG 800m 7th 2.22.44) Rebekah Burbery (OG 2000m Steeplechase 9th 7.56.32 PB) Sarah Blyde (IG 1500m 18th 5.37.12) James Hand (SB 1500m 4th 4.02.77) Fabian Castle (IB 3000m 4th 9.13.29 PB & 1500m 11th 4.20.42 PB) Peter Wheeler (JB 3000m 7th 10.09.62 PB & 1500m 8th 4.45.45 PB)Anthony Curry (OB 2000m Steeplechase 9th 7.02.60 PB) Lachlan McNie (IB 800m 13th 2.12.86)Results Photos
28-30 March 2008 New Zealand Track Champs held at Mt Smart. Rachael Catley (W16 400m 15th 62.64) Chloe Higson (W16 800m 6th 2.18.71 PB) Rebekah Burbery (W16 2000m Steeplechase 5th 7.58.44 PB) James Hand (M19 1500m 9th 4.02.87) Alex Parlane (M19 1500m 11th 4.05.28) Anthony Curry (M19 3000m Steeplechase 5th 11.24.84) Fabian Castle (M16 3000m 8th 9.23.16 PB) and Scott Russsell (M16 3000m 14th 9.57.09)Results Photos
20 March 2008 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Track Champs at Massey Park - Fabian Castle ran a 3000m championship record when he won the Intermediate 3000m in 9.24.47 and made it a double when he won the 1500m in a PB of 4.21.66 Peter Wheeler won both the Junior 3000m in a PB of 10.17.85 and 1500m in 4.56.91 Lachlan McNie won his first championship title when he won the Intermediate 800m in a PB of 2.10.94 and then finished 3RD in the 1500m in 4.35.85 Sarah Blyde placed 2ND in the Intermediate 1500m with 5.22.79Results Photos
19 March 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - James Hand with a perfect tactical race retained his Senior 1500m title with 4.06.60 and then backed up with 2ND over 800m in 2.01.01. Rachael Catley won the Senior 400m in a PB of 60.61. Rebekah Burbury won her first Auckland title when she won the 2000m Steplechase in a PB of 8.07.21. Lu'isa Toetu'u was 2ND in the Junior 300m in a PB of 45.70. Other squad members to run PBs were Anneka Herdson (1500m-5.31.24) Courtney Hendricksen (1500m-5.11.97) Scott Russell (1500m-4.13.35) Nathan Sands (800m-2.05.16) and Anthony Curry (2000m Steeplechase-7.03)Results Photos
15 March 2008 Auckland Junior Track Champs held at Mt Smart - Timea Egan (11 Girl) slashed 9 seconds of her PB 800m when she ran 2.27.40 to win her first Auckland Title. Her winning time broke both the Championship record set in 1987 and the Club Record set in 1982. Timea also won Silver in the 400m with a PB of 65.24. David Lee (11 Boy) won another Auckland 800m title when he ran 2.18.00 and broke the Championship record that had stood since 1985. Chloe Higson (14 Girl) won Silver when she broke Kelsi Pattersons Club Record with a time of 2.18.83. Lu'isa Toetu'u (12 Girl) won Bronze in the 400m with 64.83. Other squad members to run PBs were Sarah Hughson (800m-2.43.50 & 400m-74.13) Lea Driscoll (800m-2.43.80 & 70.30) and Samir Brown (800m-2.32.01 & 400m-70.95) Results
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15 March 2008 Hotmeet held at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane finished 3RD in the Open 3000m in 8.56.33. PBs were run by Rachael Catley (100m-13.56 & 200m 27.77) Nathan Sands (400m-57.61) and Fabian Castle (800m-2.08.06) Results
13 March 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools 3000m Championships at Kings College - James Hand (Senior-2ND-8.55.79-PB) Scott Russell (Intermediate-3RD-9.23.25-PB Jay Wallwork (Junior-4th-10.46.43-PB) Courtney Hendricksen (Intermediate-9th-11.35.20-PB) and Anthony Curry (Senior-11th-10.11.70-PB) Results
11 March 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools Boys Qualifying at Mt Smart - All 5 competing squad members also qualified for finals night on 19 March. Rory Martin (800m-2.17.84-PB)&(1500m-4.51.70) Nathan Sands (800m-2.10.72) Anthony Curry (800m-2.08.12-PB) James Hand (800m-2.08.81)&(1500m-4.25.51) and Scott Russell (1500m-4.26.15) Results
10 March 2008 Auckland Secondary Schools Girls Qualifying at Mt Smart - All 8 competing squad members qualified for their finals. Lu'isa Toetu'u (300m-46.59) Rachael Catley (400m-61.12-PB)&(800m-2.27.04) Sarah-Amy Drummond (800m-2.50.07) Chloe Higson (800m-2.30.43) Rebekah Burbery (800m-2.36.79-PB) Anneka Herdson (1500m-5.39.26) Penny Blackbourn (1500m-5.13.70) and Courtney Hendricksen (1500m-5.19.39-PB) Results
8 March 2008 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - David Lee slashed another 2 seconds of his 11 Boys club record when he ran 2.15.03 James Hand (2nd-1.57.10) and Alex Parlane (3rd-1.57.35) pushed each other to new 800m PBs. Scott Russell (2.07.68) and Lachlan McNie (2.12.08) also ran PBs over 800m Results
1 March 2008 Hotmeet at Sovereign Stadium - Alex Parlane (1500m-2ND-4.03.10) James Hand (1500m-3RD-4.11.39) Fabian Castle (1500m-1ST-4.23.74-PB) Rachael Catley (400m-2ND-62.96) Sara Bradley (400m-1ST-66.32-PB) Anthony Curry (2000m Steeplechase-1ST-7.19.40) Results
23 February 2008 Counties Manukau Track Champs at Massey Park Papakura - David Lee won both the 800m (2.19.76) and 1500m (4.42.19)for grade 11 in Championship Record time. Alex Lloyd won the 1500m (5.30.82) for grade 10 and was second in the 800m (2.49.62). Chloe Higson was second in both the 400m (61.53) and 800m (2.21.18) for grade 14. Nathan Sands was second in both the 800m (2.15.98) and the 1500m (4.33.59)PB for grade 14 . Timea Egan was second in the 800m (2.39.72) and third in 400m (67.37) for grade 12. Peter Wheeler was second in 1500m (4.52.36) for grade 13. Courtney Hendricksen was second in the 1500m (5.27.27)PB for grade 14. Sarah Hughson was second in 1500m (5.38.69)PB for grade 11. Third places went to Rory Martin 800m (2.21.62) and 1500m (4.57.16), Renee Wootton 800m (2.39.06) and 1500m (5.31.60) and Samir Brown 800m (2.40.71) and 1500m (5.16.15)PBResults Photos
17 February 2008 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 2) at Mt Smart - James Hand (1.59.10) won his first Auckland 800m title when won the Mens 19 race. Alex Parlane (15.57.73) set another club record when he finished 2nd in the Mens 19 5000m. Chloe Higson (2.19.80) set a PB in the Womens 16 800m when winning the Bronze medal. Sarah-Amy Drummond won the 13 Girls 1500m walk title. Results Photos of both days
16 February 2008 Auckland Senior Track Champs (Day 1) at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane (1st-4.06.32) and James Hand (2nd-4.06.92) had a great battle in the Mens 19 1500m with Alex taking lead with 120m to go and holding on for a narrow victory. Chloe Higson (2nd-61.14) lowered her PB in the heat and then the Womens 16 400m final by 3 seconds. Rachael Catley (62.05) also ran a PB in the Womens 16 400m. Bronze medals were won by Rebekah Burbery (W16 2k Steeplechase-8.22.85) and Anthony Curry (M19 3k Steeplechase-11.24.75) Results
9 February 2008 Porritt Classic held in Hamilton - In perfect conditions 7 squad memebers ran PB 1500ms James Hand (4.00.98) Alex Parlane (4.02.05) Scott Russell (4.20.48) Anthony Curry (4.28.68) Lachlan McNie (4.31.64) Sara Bradley (4.56.38) and Sarah Blyde (5.19.96) Results
9 February 2008 Auckland Junior 2000m/3000m Champs held at Lloyd Elsmore Park - David Lee won his 16th Auckland title when he won the 11 Boys 2000m in a new Auckland and Club Record of 6.29.31. Other medalists were Rory Martin(3000m-2nd-11.13.98) Nathan Sands (3000m-2nd-10.05.66) and Jay Wallwork(3rd-11.33.54). Lea Drscoll (12.11.83) and Courtney Hendricksen (12.04.33) both finished 4th in PBs.
6 February 2008 Top 10 at Mt Smart - David Lee (1500m-1st-4.40.05) & (200m-2nd-28.83) Samir Brown (800m-3rd-2.35.76) Peter Wheeler (1500m-1st-4.52.83) Nathan Sands (1500m-2nd-4.35.10) Chloe Higson (1500m-1st-5.16.25) Results
2 February 2008 Hotmeet at Waitakere Stadium - James Hand(1.58.66) and Alex Parlane(1.58.79-PB) placed 1ST and 2ND in the Mens 19 800m. PB 800ms were also run by Scott Russell(2.09.05) Lachlan McNie(2.14.67) David Lee(2.17.04-New 11B Club Record) Chloe Higson(2.20.43) Peter Wheeler(2.22.92) Rebekah Burbery(2.37.38) Courtney Hendricksen(2.41.04) and Lea Driscoll(2.47.68) Results
26 January 2008 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane(4.23.15) was 1ST and James Hand(4.26.32) was 2ND in the Mens 19 Mile. PB Miles were run by Scott Russell(4.43.37) Fabian Castle(4.50.59) Lachlan McNie(5.08.33) and Sara Bradley(5.25.74) Results
11-13 January 2008 South Island Colgate Games Christchurch - David Lee achieved three silver medals in the 11 boys 400m, 800m and 1500m. His 1500m time of 4.39.63 broke the club record he had set in Inglewood and his 400m was a PB of 61.91. Laura Wootton finised third in the 14 girls 1500m. Lu'isa Toetu'u was third in the 12 girls Discus. Sarah-Amy Drummond was second in the 13 girls 1500m walk in a PB of 8.29.41. Rory Martin(800m), David Lee(100m) and Lu'isa Toetu'u were members of the team that placed second in the 13 year medley relay. Results Photos
4-6 January 2008 North Island Colgate Games Inglewood - David Lee won the 11 boys gold medal in a PB and new club record of 2.18.26. He was second in the 1500m with a PB and club record of 4.40.46 and third in the 400m in a PB of 62.16. Chloe Higson finished second in both the 14 girls 800m and 1500m. She did a PB of 5.04.78 in the 1500m. Lu'isa Toetu'u was third in the 12 girls 400m in a PB of 63.61. Nathan Sands was third in the 14 boys 800m in a PB of 2.08.58. Sarah-Amy Drummond won the 13 girls 1500m walk and Jessica Drummond was 3rd in her division of the 8 girls long jump. Relay medals were won by David Lee with a gold in the 11 year medley. Lea Driscoll and Samir Brown with silver in the 12 year medley and Chloe Higson and Laura Wootton bronze in the 14 girls 4x100m relay. PB's were also run by Nathan Sands 1500m 4.37.85, Samir Brown 800m 2.32.23 and 1500m 5.24.71 and Renee Wootton 1500m 5.22.32. Photos Results
8 December 2007 New Zeland Secondary Schools Track and Road Champs in Wanganui - Alex Parlane (8.41.42) ran a gutsy race in the Senior 3000m to win the bronze medal. His time was a PB and also broke the Mens 19 Club record which had stood since 1985. James Hand (4.04.62) ran a PB and narrowly missed a medal in the Senior 1500m when he finished 4th. Laura Wootton also went very close to a medal with her 5th place in the Year 9 3km Road Race. Scott Russell (7th-Junior 4km) and Sara Bradley (9th-Senior 4km) also had top 10 places on the road. Results
8 December 2007 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - Rory Martin won the 800m in 2.21.56 Results
5 December 2007 Auckland Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - Titles were won by Lu'isa Toetu'u in the Intermediate 400m (64.77) and David Lee won the Junior double with a PB 800m (2.20.5) and 1500m (4.56) Thirds to Rory Martin in the Senior 1500m (4.53) and Renee Wootton with a PB 800m (2.35.8) and 1500m (5.26.7)
1 December 2007 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - PBs over 800m by Lea Driscoll (2.48.14) and 1500m by Lachlan McNie (4.37.54) Cory King (2.43.57) and Courtney Hendricksen (5.34.94)Click here for Results
27 November 2007 West Auckland Zone Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Waitakere Stadium - Renee Wootton (Intermediate) won the 800m (2.44) and 1500m (5.56) double
24 November 2007 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - New 800m PBs were set by James Hand (1.58.51) and Chloe Higson (2.22.48) New 3000m PBs were set by Alex Parlane (8.55.19), Brent Henley (9.23.37), Lachlan McNie (10.10.48), Rebekah Burbery (11.41.38) and Courtney Hendricksen (12.20.59)Click here for Results
22 November 2007 Central Zone Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - Titles were won in the Intermediate grade by Lu'isa Toetu'u (400m-65.8) and Anneka Herdson (800m-2.40.6) Seconds to Lu'isa (200m-28.7) and Anneka (1500m-5.36.2)
21 November 2007 Eastern Zone Intermediate Schools Track Champs at Mt Smart - The boys cleaned up all the 1500m races with wins to David Lee (Junior) 4.57.3, Jay Wallwork (Intermediate) 5.11.3 and Rory Martin (Senior) 4.54.8 In the 800m David made it a double when he won in 2.27.5, Jay placed 3rd in 2.35.4 and Rory placed 4th in 2.27.6 Lea Driscoll (Junior) finished 4th in both 1500m-5.45.8 and 800m-2.51.1
17 November 2007 Battle of The Cities at Mt Smart - The Mens 19 1500m was a tactical race with Alex Parlane (1st-4.07.78) and James Hand (3rd-4.09.73)Click here for Results
10 November 2007 Battle of The Cities at Porritt Stadium Hamilton - James Hand (2nd-1.59.76) and Brent Henley (3rd-2.00.20) had a battle in the Mens 19 800m. Alex Parlane (2nd-8.56.54) had another strong run over 3000mClick here for Results
3 November 2007 Waitakere Guy Fawkes Meeting - Lu'isa Toetu'u(200m), Chloe Higson (1000m) and Rory Martin (1000m) competed in this Invitation MeetingClick here for Results
3 November 2007 Hotmeet at Sovereign Stadium - Alex Parlane powered away to win Open 1500m in a PB of 4.03.35Click here for Results
27 October 2007 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane (1st-8.56.4) and James Hand (2nd-8.59.4) had a great battle and push each other to their first sub 9 3000m. Penny Blackbourn (1st-11.15.5) and Laura Wootton (2nd-11.18.8) also had a close race. New 3000m Club Records were set by Renee Wootton (12G) with 12.02.2 and Rory Martin (13B) with 10.09.0 New 3000m PBs were set by 11 squad membersClick here for Results
20 October 2007 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - James Hand (2nd) and Alex Parlane (3rd) were narrowly beaten by Michael Whitehead over the mile in windy conditions. Sara Bradley won the Womens Mile with Penny Blackbourn (3rd)Click here for Results
14 October 2007 Sir Barry Curtis 10km - Scott Russell (2ND) and Cory King (3RD) in the Men's 19 race. Rory Martin and David Lee cleaned up the 2x5km relay Click here for Results
13 October 2007 Club Road Handicap - David Lee set another course record with 8.49 for the 2500m. Click here for Results
13 October 2007 Hotmeet at Mt Smart - Alex Parlane opened his track season with a solo 3000m in 9.11.65Click here for Results
6 October 2007 New Zealand Road Relay Champs held Around the Gorges Timaru. The Pakuranga Men's 19 Team had their best ever place when they finished 6TH. Anthony Curry, Brent Henley and James Hand were members of this team. The Pakuranga Women's Team was made up of all squad members and they equalled last years place when finishing 5TH. Team members were Chloe Higson, Penny Blackbourn, Rebekah Burbery, Sarah Blyde, Laura Wootton and Sara Bradley Click here for Results
22 September 2007 Club Road Champs - Winners were Laura Wootton (Girls 14), Sarah Blyde (Women 16), David Lee (Boys 12) and Alex Parlane (Men 19) Click here for Results
16 September 2007 Pakuranga Cross Country Relays held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Renee Wootton, David Lee and Jay Wallwork teamed up with Denise Mendonca to smash the Grade 12 course record by 1 minute 23 seconds when they won that grade. Chloe Higson, Laura Wootton, Rory Martin and Peter Wheeler won the Grade 14 race.Click here for Results
11 September 2007 Auckland Intermediate Schools Cross Country Champs held at Pukekohe Showgrounds. David Lee won the Year 7 Boys title beating main rival Sam Blake. Renee Wootton finished 3RD in the Year 7 Girls and Rory Martin was also 3RD in the Year 8 Boys. Anneka Herdson was 5th in the Year 8 Girls and Lea Driscoll was 8th in the Year 7 Girls.
8 September 2007 Jay Wallwork won the Whangamata 5.7km Click here for Results
8 September 2007 Auckland Road Relay Champs held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Rebekah Burbery, Laura Wootton and Sara Bradley were members of the clubs Women's 19 team that won Silver. Alex Parlane and James Hand also won silver in the club Men's 19 team Click here for Results
1 September 2007 New Zealand Road Champs held at Unitec. David Lee was all class when he made it NZ Title number 2 when won the Boys 12 race. In an impressive tactical race he ran with Sam Blake to the tough hill section with 700m to go. At this point he made his move and held on for a 7 second victory. Sarah-Amy won her first NZ Champs medal with a bronze in the Womens 16 WalkClick here for Results
29 August 2007 West Auckland Zone Intermediate Schools Cross Country Champs held at Moire Park Massey. Renee Wootton (Y7G) cruised to a 30 second win
26 August 2007 Takapuna Cross Country Relays held at Onewa Domain. Squad members who helped their teams to victory were Lea Driscoll (G12), Anneka Herdson (G12), Rebekah Burbery (W16), Rachael Catley (W16) and Rochelle Seagar (W16)Click here for Results
23 August 2007 Eastern Zone Intermediate Schools Cross Country Champs held at Shore Rd Reserve Remuera. Winners were David Lee (Y7B) and Rory Martin (Y8B). Lea Driscoll 5th (Y7G) and Jay Wallwork 7th (Y8B)
19 August 2007 Auckland Road Champs held at Unitec. Sarah-Amy Drummond (W19-Walk) 1ST, David Lee (B12) 2nd, Renee Wootton (G12) 3rd and Jay Wallwork (B12) 3rd.Click here for Results
19 August 2007 Auckland Secondary Schools Road Champs held at Unitec. Alex Parlane (Senior) 3rd.Click here for Results
4 August 2007 New Zealand Cross Country Champs at Wingatui Race Course Mosgiel Dunedin. David Lee became the first male squad member to win a NZ title when he won the Boys 12 race by 8 seconds from training mate Jay Wallwork (2nd). The surprise run of day came from Jessica Hughson (3rd) in the Girls 12 race when she ran the perfect race and was rewarded with the bronze medal. She also narrowly beat Lea Driscoll (4th) by 4 seconds. Rory Martin (5th) in the Boys 14. Rebekah Burbery (16th) in the Womens 16. Alex Parlane (15th) in the Mens 19 and member of the winning Auckland Team. Click here for Results Click here for Photos
28 July 2007 Club Cross Country Race over 1662m was a final blow out for squad members - Rebekah Burbery, Lea Driscoll, Jessica Hughson, David Lee, Rory Martin and Jay Wallwork who are all attending next weekends NZ Cross Country Champs in Dunedin Click here for Results
24 July 2007 Interprovincial Secondary Schools Cross Country Relay was held at Bruce Pulman Park Ardmore. Alex Parlane and James Hand helped the Auckland team win the Senior Boys event. Sara Bradley was a member of the Auckland Senior Girls team that also won. Rochelle Seagar, Sarah Blyde and Lachlan McNie represented Counties Manukau teams that placed 4th in both the Intermediate Girls and Boys events
22 July 2007 Auckland Cross Country Champs held at Auckland Domain on a very muddy course. David Lee made it Auckland Cross Country title number 3 when he won the Boys 12 race. Laura Wootton peaked well after an early season injury to win her first Auckland Cross Country title in the Girls 14 race. Jay Wallwork (Boys 12) and Rory Martin (Boys 14) ran their best races of the season so far to both place 3RD. Rebekah Burbery (Women 16) and Alex Parlane (Men 19) were both selected to represent Auckland at the NZ Cross Country Champs to held at Wingatui Racecourse Dunedin on 4 August Click here for Results Click here for Photos
14 July 2007 Pakuranga Club Cross Cross Country Champs. Winners were David Lee (Boys 12), Laura Wootton (Girls 14) and Rebekah Burbery (Women 16) Click here for Results
9 July 2007 Read about the Pint-sized dynamo (David Lee) that appeared in the Howick and Pakuranga Times Click here for Article
7 July 2007 Rory Martin set a new Club cross country course record for 13 Boys with 10.31 (2921m) when he ran 11 seconds faster than Peter Wheeler's old time set earlier in the season Click here for Results
The Men's 19 Club Cross Country Champs were held on a very muddy course and it was a clean swipe for Squad members. Alex Parlane (1st) James Hand (2nd) Anthony Currry (3rd) Click here for Results
30 June 2007 North Island Cross Country Champs held at Spa Park Taupo on a very wet course. David Lee won the Boys 12 race to make it 3 titles in a round. Squad members who helped Pakuranga retain the Top Club Trophy for a record ninth time by scoring points when finishing as one of the top 3 club athletes in their grade were - Renee Wootton (G12-12th) Jay Wallwork (B12-8th) Laura Wootton (G14-9th) Chloe Higson (G14-21st) Rory Martin (B14-9th) Rochelle Seagar (W16-12th) Sarah Blyde (W16-18th) Penny Blackbourn (W16-26th) Cory King (M16-24th) Lachlan McNie (M16-26th) Rebekah Burbery (W19-11th) Rachael Catley (W19-17th) James Hand (M19-5th) Anthony Curry (M19-25th) Click here for Results
23 June 2007 North Harbour Cross Country held at Long Bay. Second Places to David Lee (Boys 12) and Alex Parlane (Mens 19). Third Place to Jay Wallwork (Boys 12). Click here for Results
16 June 2007 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at Halswall Quarry in Christchurch. Top 10 places were achieved by Chloe Higson 8th in Year 9 Girls and Alex Parlane 9th in Senior Boys. Other squad members places - Year 9 Girls-Laura Wootton(13th) Charlotte Colthurst(52nd) Courtney Hendricksen(65th) Sarah-Amy Drummond(124th) Year 9 Boys-Peter Wheeler(31st) Bradley Rathbun(72nd) Junior Girls-Penny Blackbourn(39th) Sarah Blyde(59th) Junior Boys-Lachlan McNie(77th) Senior Girls-Sara Bradley(20th) Rochelle Seagar(40th) Rachael Catley(48th) Rebekah Burbery(63rd) Senior Boys-James Hand(22nd) Click here for Results
9 June 2007 Auckland Teams Cross Country Race held at Manukau Velodrome. David Lee (1st) and Jay Wallwork (4th) helped the Boys 12 team to victory. Rory Martin finished 2nd in the Boys 14 Click here for Results
2 June 2007 David Lee for the third time this season set a new 11 Boys club cross country course record with a time of 7.42 for the 2279m Click here for Results
30 May 2007 David Lee was presented with the clubs top award the Presidents Cup for Junior Boys at the Clubs AGM
26 May 2007 Macrennie Cross Country held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Jay Wallwork had the run of the day in winning the B12 race. Rochelle Seagar finished 3rd in the W16. Alex Parlane M19, Peter Wheeler M16 and Laura Wootton G14 finished 4th. Click here for Results Click here for Photos
23 May 2007 Auckland Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at St Kentigerns College. Alex Parlane (Senior Boys) was top performer with his 2ND placing. Junior Girls - Chloe Higson(7th) Charlotte Colthurst(14th) Laura Wootton(15th) Courtney Hendricksen(29th) Junior Boys - Peter Wheeler(13th) Bradley Rathbun (47th) Intermediate Girls - Rochelle Seagar(9th) Penny Blackbourn(12th) Sarah Blyde(20th) Rebekah Burbery(21st) Rachael Catley(35th) Intermediate Boys - Scott Russell(14th) Cory King(23rd) Lachlan McNie(35th) Senior Girls - Sara Bradley(5th) Senior Boys - James Hand(5th) Anthony Curry(18th)Click here for Results Click here for Photos
19 May 2007 ACA Pairs Relay at One Tree Hill - Rory Martin, David Lee and Jay Wallwork helped the Boys team to a convincing 55 second victory over ACA. Sara Bradley and Rebekah Burbery had a good win in the Womens 19 race. Chloe Higson and Laura Wootton were members of Girls team who finished a close 2nd behind North Harbour Bays. Alex Parlane and James Hand were narrowly beaten into 2nd by ACA in the Mens 19 race. Click here for Photos
15 May 2007 Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs held at Wesley College 2NDs to Peter Wheeler (Junior) Rochelle Seagar (Intermediate) and James Hand (Senior) 3RDs to Chloe Higson (Junior) Sarah Blyde (Intermediate) and Sara Bradley (Senior)Click here for Results Click here for Photos
12 May 2007 HEB Cross Country at Pukekohe Showgrounds 1ST David Lee (Boys 12) 3RD Jay Wallwork (Boys 12) 3RD Sarah Blyde (Women 16)Click here for Results Click here for Photos
10 May 2007 Penny Blackbourn (Intermediate Girls) and Scott Russell won Botany College Cross Country titles.
9 May 2007 The Zonal Cross Country was held at Moire Park Massey. Anthony Curry placed 6th in the Senior Boys and Cory King placed 28th in the Intermediate BoysClick here for Results
6 May 2007 Penny Blackbourn (3km Road) and Chloe Higson (1500m XC) helped the Pakuranga Girls A Team to victory at the Glen Eden Relays. David Lee and Peter Wheeler were the 2 fastest athletes over the 1500m cross country course and also helped the Pakuranga Boys A Team to victoryClick here for Results Click here for Photos
1 May 2007 Sara Bradley (Senior Girls) and Rachael Catley (Intermediate Girls) won the Howick College Cross Country titles. Rebekah Burbery (Intermediate Girls) placed 2nd.
28 April 2007 Sarah-Amy Drummond won the Magness Cup Handicap Cross Country. David Lee lowered his course record for 11 Boys to 7.47 (2279m) and Peter Wheeler ran a new course record for the 13 Boys of 10.42 (2921m)Click here for Results
10-15 April 2007 The 2ND Annual COACHD'S Training Camp was held in Rotorua. Staying at the Rotorua Holiday Thermal Park were 22 athletes, 14 parents and 10 little brothers or sisters. Morning runs were around the outside of the golf course and afternoon runs were in the Redwoods Forest. The hilly Purple Track was very popular on the long runs. Saturdays Time Trial saw 31 runners race over the Blue and Red tracks. Cheered on by the local tourists James Hand ran a course record of 10.53 for the 3.4km. Nina Ives ran the fastest female time of 13.20 Click here for Redwood Forest Time Trials Results Click here for Camp Photos






















7 April 2007 The first Club Cross Country race of the season saw David Lee set a new 11 Boys course record. His time of 8.00 broke the old record by 30 seconds which was set by John Lee in 2002.Click here for Results
2006/07 Track Season The Summer was very successful for Squad members who attained a total of 83 Championship places (41-1STs 28-2NDs 14-3RDs). Sara Bradley became the first NZ Champion in the squad with her win in the Womens 19 2000m Steeplechase at Inglewood. North Island Colgate Golds were won by Sarah-Amy Drummond and David Lee. South Island Colgate Games Golds were won by Chloe Higson (2) David Lee (2) and Lu'isa Toetu'u (1). Auckland titles were won by James Hand (4) David Lee (3) Rory Martin (2) Brent Henley (2) Anthony Curry (2) Sarah-Amy Drummond (2) Sara Bradley (1) Penny Blackbourn (1) Rachael Catley (1) Werner Dunn (1) Peter Wheeler (1) and Scott Russell (1). Counties Manukau tiles were won by David Lee (2) Rory Martin (2) Penny Blackbourn (2) Scott Russell (1) and Peter Wheeler (1). Click here for results
31 March-1 April 2007 North Island Secondary Schools Champs - Sara Bradley 4th SG 800m 2.19.86 and 5th OG 2000m Steeplechase 5th 7.45.13,Alex Parlane 5th SB 3000m 9.10.91 and 1500m 8th 4.10.38, James Hand 6th SB 1500m 4.07.44 and 3000m 10th 9.28.89, Chloe Higson 6th JG 800m 2.26.03, Rachael Catley 8th IG 2.21.49(PB), Penny Blackbourn 10th IG 3000m 11.23.12 and 11th 1500m 4.58.03 (PB), Brent Henley 10th 800m 1.59.69, Anthony Curry 11th OB 2000m Steeplechase 7.28.40, Peter Wheeler 11th JB 3000m 10.37.54 (PB) and 13th 1500m 4.54.91, Werner Dunn 12th IB 800m 2.07.59, Rochelle Seagar 13th 12.05.22 Click here for results
24 March 2007 David Lee set a new AUCKLAND and CLUB RECORD of 4.46.39 when winning the Auckland Champs 1500m title for 10 Boys at Mt Smart. Peter Wheeler won the 12 Boys 1500m title with a PB of 4.46.37 and Penny Blackbourn finished 2ND in the 14 Girls 1500m. In the John Walker Junior Mile James Hand placed 3RD in 4.25.82 (PB) and Alex Parlane placed 4th in 4.28.83 (PB) Rachael Catley was a member of the clubs Womens 16 team that placed 2ND in the Auckland Champs 4x400m relay in a new Club Open Womens Record.
21 March 2007 Eight athletes named in Auckland Team to contest the North Island Secondary Athletic Championships to be held at Mt Smart 31 March-1 April - Chloe Higson (800m) Penny Blackbourn (1500m/3000m) Rachael Catley (800m) Sara Bradley (800m/2000m Steeplechase) Werner Dunn (800m) Anthony Curry (2000m Steeplechase) Alex Parlane (1500m/3000m) James Hand (1500m/3000m)

19 March 2007 Auckland Secondary Schools Championship Wins to James Hand Senior Boys 1500m and Rachael Catley Intermediate Girls 800m, 2nd to Alex Parlane Senior Boys 1500m, Chloe Higson Junior Girls 800m, Werner Dunn Intermediate Boys 800m and Sarah-Amy Drummond Open Girls 3000m walk. 3rd to Penny Blackbourn Intermediate Girls 1500m, Sara Bradley Senior Girls 800m and James Hand Senior Boys 800m. PB's to Sara Bradley 2.19.75, Rachael Catley 2.23.32, Chloe Higson 2.26.56 and Sarah-Amy Drummond 20.41.08 Click here for results
17 March 2007 Werner Dunn and David Lee win Auckland Champs 800m. In winning the 800m Werner Dunn sets a new PB in 800 of 2.07.15. David Lee is 2nd in 400m in a PB of 63 seconds and luisa is 3rd in the 400m. Peter Wheeler runs a PB of 2.25.91 in the 800m for 4th place.Click here for results
14 March 2007 James Hand Wins Auckland Secondary Schools Senior Boys 3000m from Alex Parlane. Scott, Penny and Sara all finsh 5th in their grades. Sara and Penny both run PB's. Click here for results
13 March 2007 Peter Wheeler wins Counties Manukau Secondary Schools 3000m in PB of 11.12.91. Brent Henley (Senior) and Bradley Rathbun (Junior) 2nd in 800m. Rochelle Seagar 2nd in both 3000m and 1500m and Peter Wheeler 2nd in Junior Boys 1500m.Click here for results
8 March 2007 Eight athletes are through to the Auckland Secondary Schools Championships Finals Night on 19 March. Qualifiers are Alex Parlane (SB-1500m), Chloe Higson (JG-800m), James Hand (SB-800m/1500m), Penny Blackbourn (IG-1500m), Rachael Catley (IG-800m), Sara Bradley (SG-800m), Scott Russell (IB-1500m) and Werner Dunn (IB-800m). PBs were run by Scott Russell 1500m 4.22.18, Penny Blackbourn 1500m 5.00.18, Sarah-Amy Drummond 800m 2.48.76 and Werner Dunn 800m 2.07.54
6 March 2007 Brent Henley breaks Macleans College School Records for Senior boys 800m 1.58.9 and 1500m 4.08.8 PB and Sarah Blyde breaks Year 10 1500m record in PB of 5.23.Click here for school article