Newsletter Week 43 2008

SAVAGES ATHLETIC CLUB
THE WE EKLY
CLEFT STICK
info@savagesac.co.za
www.savagesac.co.za
Fax Number 086 562 5695
Phone 078 281 6981
20/10/2008 - 26/10/2008
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NEWS
Various events have been raised over the past few weeks and there are many
to follow as we enter the festive season.
Those wishing to partake in the activities and support the club and it’s
members are requested to contact us to confirm your booking and intentions.
The strength of the club depends on all the members
We have moved the Website to the new domain www.savagesac.co.za
Please visit the site to update your contact details
Cycling:
Well done to Jan Meyer, the only Savages cyclist to complete the Amashovashova in 2008.
Savages Time Trial:
The Savages Time trial is back
Tuesday 4th November, starts 18h00 ( 6.00pm )
Open to everyone, 8km men , 4km ladies.
There will be a pair of Adidas shoes for a lucky draw
for those who run, courtesy of Tanith Maxwell and
Adidas.
The draw will be at 19h30 (7.30pm) - you have to be
there to win. She will also have the Adidas footscan
and the new range of Adidas running shoes for 2009
available.
Tanith will scan any interested runners' feet and give
them guidelines as to the correct shoe for their foot.
There will be braais lit, bring food and come relax
afterwards. Ample safe parking.
Interesting Articles found in the web—Blanch Moila.
On the GSport Website the following article was published about
Blanch Moila. We are currently awaiting conformation to reproduce
this article for all club members to be able to read.
Savages remains extremely proud to have Blanch as a member.
The link is http://www.gsport.co.za/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=1869
Notices
KPMG Business Relayer1 November 2008
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We are looking for
Re
Any member who has old-style
running vests, that wants to donate
them to the club to go into picture
frames for history, please feel free. Any
other info or items are welcomed.
Birthdays This Week
23rd Leonie vane der Westhuizen
24th David Kopp
25th Isaac Malwane
Many happy returns and best wishes from
your friends at the club
The Club in History—referring to
previous Cleft Stick’s 1985
Savages 10km Road Race Results
Ackim Mhlanzi (33) came 4th in a time of 32.31
Blance Moila (28) came 1st in a time of 34.25
Multi Sport
Mountain Splendor Mania;
Sat-Sun 29-30th November; Central Burg ; Tel 0315635645; www.wardevents.co.za
Savages normally camps.
Powerade Triple Challenge; 3rd November 5am ; Pmb -Inanda Dam; www.triplechallenge.co.za
MTB
Track Cycling
Muddy Buddy Series;
Friday nights
24 October
7,14 November,
5,12 December
Saturday 1st November Giba Gorge
Sunday 30th November; Albert Falls
Sunday 7th December; Giba Gorge
www.muddybuddy.co.za
Bonitas Michael House MTB Challenge;
Sunday 26th October; Michael House School;
www.wildseries.co.za
Mountain Splendour Mania MTB: Saturday 29th -Sunday
30th November; Mount Splendour Resort; 082 577 6841
FOR SALE:
Brand New Nike Pegasus grey/blue men's UK10 for R300.00
at office.
Function :
Date :
Time :
Venue:
Cost:
X-Mas Party:
Includes:
Club maybe open from 6-9pm,will inform
you as time goes along , come down and
do a Friday evening run & shower before
you go out for the evening.
The Chicago Marathon 12/10/2008
Colleen de Reuck who is an
honorary life member of
Savages and currently lives in
Boulder, Colorado, did well in
Chicago Marathon.
Aged 44 she finished 6th
amongst the ladies in a time
of 2.32.25.
The commentators
mentioned that she holds US
age group records over all
distances on the road
X mas party
Friday 5th December
7pm for 7.30pm
Europa , Broadway, Dbn North
R100.00 each
Choice of Starter
Choice of Main
Dessert
Bottle of Wine.
Please pay at the club bar by Tuesday 2nd December to book your seat.
As a reminder the current committee is made up of the following members:
Chairman - JP Stewart
Vice Chairman - Gary Monty
Treasurer - Debbie Honneysett
New Committee Webmaster - Kevin Bradfield
Members:
Club Manager - Kevin Pretorius
Co-opt member- Rob Simmers
Co-opt member- Richard Potgieter.
Secretary- All above including Robin Honneysett (accountant) on a roster.
Correspondence should be sent to info@savagesac.co.za
ON THE LIGHT SIDE
The Calendar: At a glance
Young Son: "Is it true, Dad? I heard that in some parts of
Africa, a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her?
Dad: "That happens in most countries, son."
October 2008
Sun
Sugar Coast Half:
21km; Outspan
Ground Tongaat; Tel;
083 786 7535
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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06:00
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Tongaat Panthers Fun
Run: 21/10/5 R ; Girls/Boys
Town Gennazano Tongaat;
tel. 0836782465
Bluff Vets: ; 21km;( 40yrs
and older ONLY)
Fynnlands Sports Complex;
Savages
Pub to Pub Run
No to Violence : 15km;
Stella Sports Club; Tel;
083 566 3333
Thompsons Tasty Meats
Newcentre Sports Field, Newcentre Drive, Newlands
Enquiries Sanjay Judges 083
792 5592 or
sanasa@telkomsa.net
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Halloween Party:
Savages Fundraiser –
Friday 31st October,
dress up for a fun
party; lucky draw
prizes; starts 19h00,
R50 per person. Pay
at the bar by Tuesday
28th.
Soweto Marathon: Sunday Closing date for
entries 27 October 2008; Enter on line:
www.nedbanksponsorship.co.za; e-mail:
mathaseries@athleticssa.co.za;
November
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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06:00
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18:00
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06:00
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17:30
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25
06:00
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KPMG Business Relay
ABSA Stadium
Savages Time Trial:
Sani Stagger:
42/21km;starts
06h00/09h00;
limited entrys;
Tel: Trish Crawley
033-7011577
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Please note some
of the dates on the
last Calendar were
revised
Savages Christmas Party - 5th December, Venue to be advised
Bearing Man Stainbank: 7 th December 06:00 Yellowwood Park Sports Club; Tel; 083
384 4053
Westville Christmas Run 14th December 6 am Westville Club - WE WANT TO WIN AGAIN
The Midmar Mile is in it's 36th year and has attracted over 19000 entries over the last few years.
For 2009, the race has an official application to set a new World Record for the Guinness Book of Records.
36th Halfway Telkom Midmar Mile Online Entries www.midmarmile.co.za
For those
Rugby Enthusiasts
We wish the Sharks—Happy Hunting
Join the Tuesday Runners at
the Club for some scenic and
interesting routes
In summary this route follows
Northway to the Engen in Durban
North. (5km)
On the return it passes the Hypermarket
back to the club
Measured via GPS to be 9.14km
In summary this route follows
NMR under the subway near the
pool.
Along the beach road, past Blue
lagoon and back to the Club.
This was measured at 5km