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Message SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUBSouth Canterbury Amateur Athletics Club Annual Awards 2024 - 2025
SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUBPresidents Message.As I reflect on the 2024/25 athletics season, it is clear to me that South Canterbury Athletics Club (SCAAC) has faced its share of challenges. The loss of our home has tested our resilience and I know we are stronger for it, and our athletes, coaches, and supporters have continued to show remarkable commitment and passion for the Club and Track & Field athletics. Despite all the obstacles, our club has remained competitive and engaged, with strong performances across all age groups. We have seen personal bests shattered, new talent emerge, and a continued dedication to excellence from everyone involved. A couple of highlights over the season was Tom Walsh and Lauren Bruce competing at the Paris Olympics and of course Tom Walsh’s incredible victory at the World Indoor Championships in Shot Put, all moments of immense pride for our club and a testament to the level of talent we continue to develop. Additionally, our junior and senior athletes have excelled at regional and national competitions, with multiple podium finishes and outstanding performances across a wide range of events. The unwavering support from our volunteers and families has ensured that training, competitions, and events could continue. While I acknowledge the challenges, we also look forward with optimism. I remain committed to growing our membership, securing a stable training base, and fostering a thriving environment for our athletes. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of this season – your support and dedication make all the difference. Here’s to an even stronger year ahead! Adam Blake President, South Canterbury Athletics Club
3The South Canterbury Athletics Club is proud to announce a significant step forward in promoting inclusivity and recognition for all athletes. After a thorough consultation with both Athletics New Zealand and Athletics Canterbury, the Club’s committee has decided to introduce official records for Para Athletes. The initial benchmark for these records has be set at 65% of the current National Records for each Classification and event. This percentage has been carefully determined to ensure fairness and inclusivity while providing a strong foundation for future achievements. Importantly, these records will be available to all certified Para Athletes according to their specific classification. The process for applying for Para Athlete records will align with the existing procedures for able-bodied athletes. Those seeking recognition will need to follow the same application guidelines as outlined on the clubs website, ensuring consistency across all levels of competition. This ensures that all athletes, regardless of classification, are held to the same high standards of performance verification and achievement. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a truly inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our athletics community. We believe that every athlete’s hard work, dedication, and success deserve recognition, and we are excited to witness the achievements that will emerge under this new framework. For any inquiries regarding the new records or the application process, please reach out to the Club committee. South Canterbury Athletics Club CommitteeNew Para Athlete Records for SCAAC
SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUBNew Zealand AthleticsJennian Homes NZ National Championships:Finn Tregurtha-Nairn * Mens Para u17: 100m 1st * Mens Para u17: 200m 1st * Mens Para Boy u17: 400m 1st * Mens Para Boy u17: Long Jump 1st Ethan HOLE * Mens u18: 100m 2nd * Mens u18: 200m 3rd * Mens u18: 4x100m Relay 2nd * Mens u18: 4 x 400m Relay 2nd Luke THOMAS * Boys u16: 4 x 100m Relay 1st * Boys u16: 4 x 400m Relay 2nd Toby WINTER * Boys u16: Triple Jump 1st * Boys u16: 100m 2nd * Boys u16 4 x 100m Relay 1st Sean NEWLANDS * Mens u20: 4 x 400m Relay 1st Tom WALSH * Mens Open: Shot Put 1st Lauren BRUCE * Womens Open: Hammer 1st
Sienna WRIGHT * Womens u18: 4 x 100 Relay 3rd Orla MOTLEY * Womens u20: Hammer 3rd Charlotte BLAKE * Womens u18: Javelin 1st * Womens u18: Discus 3rd * Womens u18: Heptathlon 3rd Lauren BLACKMORE * Para Womens u17: Javelin 1st * Para Womens u17: Shot Put 1st * Para Womens u17: Discus 1st Ruby MAHUIKA * Womens u18: 4 x 100 Relay 3rd * Womens u18: 4 x 400 Relay 3rdNew Zealand Athletics Representatives:Tom Walsh World Indoor Championships 2025, Paris Olympics 2024 Ethan Hole Oceania Championships 2024 Lauren Bruce Olympics 2024, Oceania Championships 2024 Charlotte Blake Oceania Championships 20245
SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUBCanterbury AthleticsSenior Canterbury Championships:Finn Tregurtha-Nairn * Mens Para: 400m 1st * Mens Para: 800m 1st * Mens Para: Long Jump 1st Ethan HOLE * Mens u18: 200m 1st Sienna WRIGHT * Womens u18: 100m 1st * Womens u18: 200m 1st * Womens u18: Long Jump 1st Charlotte BLAKE * Womens u18: Javelin 1st * Womens u18: Discus 2nd * Womens u18: ShotPut 2nd * Womens U18: High Jump 3rd Orla MOTLEY * Womens u18: Hammer 1st Maggie ROBINSON * Womens u20: Discus 2nd * Womens u20: Shotput 2nd Amya BIRD * Womens u18 : Discus 3rd
Canterbury Athletics Representatives:Men Women Tom Walsh Lauren Bruce Finn Tregurtha-Nairn Lauren Blackmore Ethan Hole Maggie Robinson Luke Thomas Sienna Wright Patrick Dawson Ruby Mahuika Sean Newlands Faith Coffin Toby Winter Zara Brunton Amya Bird Rinah Bird Charlotte Shefford Orla Motley Charlotte BlakeLauren BLACKMORE * Para Women: Javelin 1st * Para Women: Shot Put 1st * Para Women: Discus 1st Zara BRUNTON * Womens u20: Shotput 3rd Rinah BIRD * Womens u16: Discus 3rd * Womens u16: Shotput 2nd 7
Mid-South Canterbury Sean Newlands 2nd= 15-17 Men Luke Thomas 1st 14 Boys Rex Liu 1st 13 Boys Edward Laing 1st 12 Boys Josh Mahuika 2nd 11 Boys Xavier McMinn 1st 10 Boys Beauden Tubb 3rd 8 Boys Charlotte Blake 1st 15-17 Women Bethany Dickerson 2nd= 15-17 Women Jaana Bird 2nd 12 Girls Esther Robinson 1st 11 Girls Hazel Walsh 3rd 11 Girls Effie Walsh 2nd 8 GirlsFriday Inter-clubs Age group points:MSC Cup Winners:Overall Points Champion Boys 7-14 Years: Edward Laing & Luke Thomas L.J. Collins Challenge Cup U18 grade mens: Reuben Wheeler S.C.A.A.C. Womens Champion Cup: Charlotte Blake! I.G.A Cup Under 15 Girls: Lauren BlackmoreSOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB
MSC Quadrathon:14 Boys Luke Thomas 1st 1542 points 14 Boys Josh Hill 2nd 978 points 13 Boys Rex Liu 2nd 968 points 12 Boys Edward Laing 1st 1162 points 11 Boys Josh Mahuika 1st 750 points 15-17 Women Amya Bird 1st 1965 points 12 Girls Jaana Bird 3rd 943 points 11 Girls Hazel Walsh 2nd 786 points 11 Girls Esther Robinson 3rd 768 points9
2024/2025 SCAACRecords Broken this Season:Boys 12 400m New Record Edward Laing 58.24 sec Old Record William Laing 62.70 sec (2018) Boys 12 800m New Record Edward Laing 2:17.42 sec Old Record Archie Jones 2:23.90 sec (2019) Boys 12 1500m New Record Edward Laing 4:46.82 sec Old Record Archie Jones 4:58.10 sec (2019) Boys 12 100m New Record Edward Laing 12.86 sec Old Record Flynn O'Keeffe: 13.00 sec (2019) Boys 12 200m New Record Edward Laing 26.90 sec Old Record Flynn O'Keeffe 27.00 sec (2019 Boys 12 800m New Record Edward Laing 2:15.62 sec Old Record Edwards Laing 2:17.42 sec (2025) SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB
Girls Para U17 Shotput (F46) New Record Lauren Blackmore 8.18m Old Record (Standard) Girls Para U17 Shotput (F46) New Record Lauren Blackmore 26.88m Old Record (Standard) Girls Para U17 Javelin (F46) New Record Lauren Blackmore 21.13m Old Record (Standard) Boys Para U17 100mm (T38) New Record Finn Tregurtha-Nairn 13.01sec Old Record (Standard) Boys Para U17 400mm (T38) New Record Finn Tregurtha-Nairn 1:02.31 sec Old Record (Standard) Boys Para U17 800mm (T38) New Record Finn Tregurtha-Nairn 2:26.73 ec Old Record (Standard) Boys Para U17 Long Jump (T38) New Record Finn Tregurtha-Nairn 4.34m Old Record (Standard)11
SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUBCup Winners 2024/2025:Allan Davidson Memorial Challenge Cup (best male or Female all-rounder)Charlotte BlakeJohn Foley Shield (most improved athlete of the season)Ethan HoleMoffat Family Cup (opposite sex of John Foley Shield recipient)Maggie Robinson & Lauren BlackmoreSportsmanship for menEthan HoleSportsmanship for womenAmya BirdSportsmanship for boysRex LiuSportsmanship for girlsEsther Robinson & Rinah BirdHammer Throwers MugLauren BruceWestenra Cup (Open Men’s 100m)Ethan HoleBeth Arthur Cup (Open Women’s 100m)Sienna WrightDick Wood Trophy (Open Men’s 400m)Ethan HoleMoss Family Trophy (Open Women’s 400m)Ruby MahuikaE B Tyson Challenge Cup !(Junior Men’s 1500m)Edward LangMary & Ron Hannam Cup (Open Women’s Long Jump)Sienna Wright
Squire Cup (Open Women’s High Jump)Charlotte BlakeWederell Cup (U14 boys high jump and long jump)Luke ThomasChambers Family Cup (14 girls high jump and long jump)Jaana BirdNikki Cup (U16 Throwing – Club Championship)Rinah BirdOld Timers Cup (senior women Heptathlon)Charlotte BlakePhillips Cup (U15 men’s field events – most points)Luke ThomasMost Improved Junior Athlete BoyToby WinterMost Improved Junior Athlete GirlRinah BirdTom Birnie 1500m Cup – 10 yr old BoyXavier McMinnTom Birnie 1500m Cup – 11 yr old GirlHazel WalshBest AthleteTom WalshRay Bennett Trophy (Long Distance – Women’s)Bethany Dickerson13
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Colgate Junior 1 Star Awards 15
Colgate Junior 2 Star Awards SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB
Timaru Girls’High SchoolThank you Officials & Parent Helpers!!SCAAC would like to thank all of our Officials and parent helpers for the work and support over the past season. Without your time and dedication no events would be posible….17
Colgate Junior 3 Star Awards SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB
Than YouFor your Support19
Colgate Junior 4 Star Awards Huge Thank you to Ian Baird!!On behalf of everyone at SCAAC, we wanted to say a huge thank you for all your hard work at Martin Field. Your dedication as our unofficial groundsman hasn’t gone unnoticed, and we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into keeping the field in great shape. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you do.SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB
21Ethan Hole in FijiLauren Bruce in ParisTom Walsh winning Gold in ChinaCharlotte Blake in Fiji