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Dear Ovies, fellow runners and friends<\/h4>\n

It’s already the second month of 2017 and hopefully you are all by now in a training routine and having fun! \u00a0The legendary Sir Roger Bannister once said: \u00a0“We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves….The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom. \u00a0No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.’ \u00a0The human spirit is indomitable”. \u00a0(From Mastering the Marathon<\/em>, page 31)<\/p>\n

ANNUAL PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n

The annual programme can be found on the Calendar page on this website and will be updated when necessary so please check back to the programme every now and again. \u00a0Johan Kirsten has put in a lot of effort to provide us with a detailed programme with all the races, club braais, meetings etc. so that you will always know what is happening, so please spend a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the content.<\/p>\n

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The relevant page on the website has been updated with the most important duties of each committee member and their contact details. Please contact us should you have any queries or comments.<\/p>\n

MEMBERSHIP FOR 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The registration process is 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. Willie 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

Please note that your 2016 licence expires on 17 February 2017. \u00a0From Saturday, 18 February you need to have a 2017 number to run with.<\/p>\n

LEAGUE RACES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following remaining league races are scheduled for 2017:<\/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

Please check out the News and Info page on our website for details re the points you can earn when participating in a league race.<\/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