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IT’S A NEW YEAR!<\/h4>\nNEW LOOK NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/p>\n The Management Committee has been looking at ways to modernise our club administration and decided to use the club website to send out the monthly Newsletter to subscribers. \u00a0Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.<\/p>\n ANNUAL PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n The annual programme can be found on the Calendar page on this website and is updated on a regular basis so please check back to the programme every now and again. \u00a0The programme for 2017 will be up by mid January 2017.<\/p>\n MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n The following Ovies were elected to the Management Committee for 2017:<\/p>\n Johan Kirsten: \u00a0Chairperson<\/p>\n Jeanne Prinsloo: \u00a0Vice Chairperson<\/p>\n Willie Engelbrecht: \u00a0Treasurer<\/p>\n Marius Murray: \u00a0Events Coordinator<\/p>\n The relevant page on our website will be updated with their contact details and duties shortly.<\/p>\n MEMBERSHIP FOR 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Willie, our Treasurer, will be available to process applications for membership \u00a0once the new numbers for 2017 have been received. \u00a0The numbers are expected late in January and you will be notified once they have been received. \u00a0Willie will be available \u00a0from 16:30 – 17:25 on Wednesdays until registrations close. \u00a0Late registrations will be handled on an ad hoc basis and by special arrangement.<\/p>\n The process will be as follows:<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/p>\n If you are not yet registered, please register on the ASA website (www.asa.saclubs.co.za<\/a>).<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/p>\n If you are already registered, kindly confirm that your personal details are 100% correct on the ASA website. \u00a0It is VERY important that you have selected Overkruin AC as your club. \u00a0Willie will not be able to activate your membership if you are not linked to our club!<\/p>\n NOTE: \u00a0If you are joining Overkruin AC as a new member from another club, please arrange with your previous club to “Transfer” you to Overkruin AC before you request membership of Overkruin AC. \u00a0Willie can unfortunately not assist you in this regard.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/p>\n Pay your annual club registration fee (R390 for seniors, R320 for 65+ and juniors) into our bank account:<\/p>\n FNB Cheque account<\/p>\n Name of account: \u00a0Overkruin Atletiekklub<\/p>\n Account number: \u00a06208 331 3248<\/p>\n Branch number: \u00a0251 037<\/p>\n Use “CF” and your initials and surname as reference please. (Example: \u00a0CF-WI Engelbrecht)<\/p>\n Very Important! \u00a0EFT only, since no cash payments will be accepted!<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4:<\/p>\n Print your proof of payment, and give it to Willie when you collect your 2017 ASA number from him. \u00a0NO ASA number will be handed out without a hard copy of your proof of payment. \u00a0Please also print, complete and sign a hard copy of your 2017 ASA registration form<\/a>\u00a0available on the News blog page on the Overkruin website and give it to Willie. \u00a0No ASA number will be issued without a hard copy of your proof of payment and registration form.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/p>\n As a social club, we are dependent on every member’s participation and assistance in the following club activities:<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0Budget Insurance Race scheduled for 18 March 2017<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0AGN races – club tent setup – select your date<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0Time trials (Wednesday at 17:30) – select your date for time keeping.<\/p>\n All club members are required to assist and serve the club at these events as part of their registration.<\/p>\n LEAGUE RACES<\/strong><\/p>\n The following league races are scheduled for 2017:<\/p>\n 14 January: \u00a0Ace Road Race<\/p>\n 4 February: \u00a0McCarthy Toyota<\/p>\n 11 March: \u00a0Pretoria Bobbies Wonderboom Junction 3 in 1<\/p>\n 29 April: \u00a0City of Tshwane Marathon<\/p>\n 6 May: \u00a0Jackie Mekler<\/p>\n 24 June: \u00a0Riana van Niekerk Run and Walk for Bibles<\/p>\n 22 July: \u00a0A4A Long walk\/Run for Freedom<\/p>\n 19 August: \u00a0Marcel Van’t Slot Memorial<\/p>\n 9 September: \u00a0Addicted to Life<\/p>\n 14 October: \u00a0SABS Jacaranda City Challenge<\/p>\n 11 November: \u00a0Kolonnade Retail Park<\/p>\n Let’s make an effort to participate in the league races and see if we can finish 2017 at the top of the log!<\/p>\n HIGHLIGHTS PLANNED FOR 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Members are reminded of the race our club will be hosting on the 18th of March. \u00a0Please make yourself available to assist on the day by contacting Willie at 081 347 5353 or Johan at 083 324 5074. \u00a0We need everybody’s support to make a success of the race!<\/p>\n The Management Committee is currently negotiating with the School \u00a0 Governing Body to build a club house where we can have our meetings and safely store club equipment, cool drinks etc. \u00a0We will keep you posted.<\/p>\n BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n Mari Pienaar 1 January<\/p>\n Hendrik Schoeman 11 January<\/p>\n Magda Vermaak \u00a011 January<\/p>\n Leendert Zietsman \u00a027 January<\/p>\n Rickus Fourie \u00a028 January<\/p>\n Christine van den Berg \u00a031 January<\/p>\n May you have lots of fun on your birthday and enjoy good health in the coming year.<\/p>\n RACE REPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Please send us a short race report if you have done a race that you would like to share with members.<\/p>\n CLUB BRAAI<\/strong><\/p>\n We will continue in 2017 with our monthly braai on the first Wednesday of the month after time trial. \u00a0The Club provides the fire. Please bring your family and enjoy the evening with your friends. \u00a0The club braai is ideal for sharing your training programme and running experiences with new and old runners.<\/p>\n TIME TRIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n Members as well as visiting members are welcome to meet on Wednesdays at 17:30 at the Club for a 5km or 8km time trial.<\/p>\n RACES<\/strong><\/p>\n Please click on the following links to obtain full up-to-date details of upcoming races:<\/p>\n www.runnersguide.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n www.entrytime.com<\/a><\/p>\n KNOW YOUR SPORT!<\/strong><\/p>\n In this section we aim to share with you interesting articles and news on what is happening in this sport around the world. \u00a0Of course you have to take from it what works for you!<\/p>\n To kick start the year how about a brand new running programme? Check this out:<\/p>\n www.halhigdon.com<\/a><\/p>\n Happy running!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Ovies, fellow runners and friends IT’S A NEW YEAR! Happy new year to you and best wishes for 2017. \u00a0May you have a wonderful year with many PBs and a great time on the road or trails. NEW LOOK NEWSLETTER The Management Committee has been looking at ways to modernise our club administration and … Continue reading NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2017<\/span> \n
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Happy birthday to the following members:<\/p>\n