Welcome to this week’s edition of the Charlo Athletic Club newsletter. We have some exciting updates and reminders for you!

Time Trials Tonight:

Join us for our time trials tonight at 17:30 sharp . The Italian Club will be selling Spaghetti Bolognese@ R65.00. Please feel free to grab an ice-cold glass of water at the bar. There is a cash bar available.

Cape Town Marathon Celebration:

Tonight, we will be celebrating our amazing runners who participated in the Cape Town Marathon.  Photos will be taken , so please remember to bring your tops and medals to showcase your achievements. Let’s capture these memorable moments together!

Big Walk for Cancer:

This weekend, we have the Big Walk for Cancer. Here are the registration details:

  • Gqeberha, Pollock Beach Grass Area
    • Wednesday, 23 October: 12:00 – 18:00
    • Thursday, 24 October: 12:00 – 18:00
    • Friday, 25 October: 12:00 – 18:00

Training Run:

If anyone is planning a social run this Saturday, please post it on “News You Can Use” so other members can join if they want.

Prize Giving:

Our annual prize giving will be held on Saturday, 30th November. Tickets are selling out fast, so make sure to buy yours from me at time trials every Wednesday night until 20th November . If you still have floating trophies that you have not returned, please do so as soon as possible as we need to get them to the trophy shop for engraving.  If you have any prizes you would like to donate towards the lucky draw prizes, please contact Kitty Privately.

AGM Announcement:

Please take note that our AGM will take place on 13 November 2024 at 18:30 after time trials, in the hall at the Italian Club. The current committee is as follows:

  • Chairman: Peter Pohlmann
  • Vice-Chair: Gary Kelleher
  • Secretary: Denise Darlow
  • Treasurer: David Masterton
  • Club Captain : Lisa Hen-Boisen
  • PRO Liaison: Jay-Neen Vankiersblick
  • Statistician: Brenton Schnetler
  • Additional Members:
    • Anusha Naidu
    • Kayla Nell
    • Kesval Chetty
    • Lara Van Heerden
    • Pierre Renshaw

All of the above are prepared to stay on as your committee for 2025/2026. Should any Charlo member wish to have anything added to the agenda, please send it privately to Denise or our Chairman Peter.

I would just like to add: Recommendation: We had lunch at the Italian Club on Sunday and would highly recommend it. The food was delicious and great value for money.

Join for a fun Social evening: 16 November 18h30.  Book a table of 10.

Thank you for being a part of the Charlo Athletic Club community. We look forward to seeing you at our events and training sessions.        

Keep running strong!