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Magnolia Newsletter #25              
        3 Aug 2016
Please note the newsletter will only be published every second week during the winter period.
Chairman: 
Charl Crouse
082 900 1323
crouse-fam@netactive.co.za
       
                 

Club captain:
Dewald Muller
mullerdewald@yahoo.com

Newsletter editor: 
Melinda Smal
Melinda.Smal@gmail.com

Website:
Noel Young

Noeljyoung@gmail.com

Registrations:
Magda Grobler

Magda.Grobler@adamsadams.com

Clothing:
Carmen van Niekerk

magnoliarunnersclothing@gmail.com

Social matters:
Julie Munnik
juliemunnik@gmail.com
Content
  1. Upcoming events
  2. Sunday runs
  3. Club tent
  4. Time trials & Tuesday runs
  5. Running vests and caps
  6. Birthdays
  7. Ethical road running 
  8. #RunClean Campaign
  9. AGN Matters
  10. Registration
  11. New members
  12. Website
  13. Race information
  14. Race results
  15. Thank you
  16. Race reports & photos
  17. News
Please be considerate and respectful when you contact the above-mentioned people or any other committee member.
1. Upcoming events
Date Time Event
Sat 6 Aug 7:00 Tshwane AC half marathon 5/10/21km (Sefako Makgatho University)
Sun 7 Aug 7:00 Sunday tap run (+/- 12km)
Tue 9 Aug 6:30 Castle Walk 5/10km
Sat 13 Aug 6:30 Makro Wierie Road race 2/5/10/21km  (League race)
Sun 14 Aug 6:30 Sunday club run (+/- 15km)
Sat 20 Aug 7:00 Ocean Basket Marcel van Slot 5/15km
Sun 21 Aug 6:30 Sunday club run (+/- 15km)
2. Sunday runs
Please note Sunday runs will resume from 19 June until the end of July in the form of tap runs (from petrol station to petrol station +/- 12 km ).
Time: 7:00
Cost R10

Sunday runs with car support will resume again on 14 August at 6:30. Volunteers needed to host Sunday runs!!!!
The Sunday runs form a significant part of the success of the club. We kindly invite you to assist us again by presenting a Sunday run.  The club provides all the refreshments and will also provide a route. Volunteers can contact our club captain Dewald Muller mullerdewald@yahoo.com (071 528 9614) or Rudolf van Wyk Rudolf.vanWyk@aecom (082 054 8586) if you are interested in doing a Sunday run.
3. Clubtent
The next club tent will be at:
  • the Castle Walk race on Tuesday 9 August,
  • The Wierie road race on Saturday 13 August
The club tent will be at all Pretoria races on weekends unless specified otherwise. There will not be a club tent at races on Wednesdays. 
All members are invited once again to make use of the gazebo at the races. The gazebo is there for all members to enjoy. Dirk Olivier is our dedicated “gazebo man” and have been appointed to support us at most races. Cold drinks and snacks are provided by the club. Beer/ciders will be available at no cost at races with a distance of 32km and more, otherwise beer/ciders will be sold for R10. 

Please contact Dirk Olivier 082 787 5097 should you have any queries regarding the club tent.
4. Business Challenge 2016
Business Challenge 2016 – 1 October 2016

Magnolia is again assisting Sportsvendo in hosting the annual Business Challenge Relay on 1 October at Rietondale Park. And we require Magnolians as helpers/route marshalls on the day!
 
Magnolia members have been treated with the club tent/trailer at most races and our Comrades runners were handed an excellent goodie bag. Magnolia members now have the opportunity to give back to the club by helping out at this event. The proceeds received from Sportsvendo will be used to keep membership fees down, maintaining the clubhouse, as well as the cost to have the club tent/trailer at races, thus benefiting you as a member of Magnolia.

Please volunteer as a route marshal or helper at the changeover point to help make this a successful event. This day is a lot of fun and an opportunity to meet new faces.

Please send an email to magnoliaroadrunners@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
 
5. Time trials and Tuesday runs
Tuesday runs
Every Tuesday there will be a running group at the club doing a training run. It could vary from hill training, stairs or Fort Klapperkop, depending on the crowd.
We will be starting at 17:00 from the club house. 
Anyone is welcome to join. Please contact Rudolf van Wyk 
Rudolf.vanWyk@aecom (082 054 8586) or Glen Frost (084 240 7576) if you are interested.

Thursday time trials
Magnolia will be joining forces with the Phobians time trial on Thursdays.
Due to the traffic around our club, time trials have become dangerous and thus Phobians have welcomed us to their time trials. There is a 4km and 8km route.
Their time trials work on a time chip system and the club will buy 20 chips for those members who are interested.
We encourage all members from Magnolia to join us on a Thursdays at 17:30 at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club (378 Queens Crecent, Lynnwood).

Please note that the time trial times will not change for winter so you are encouraged to wear reflective clothing for visibility.
For the time trial calendar please visit the following link:
http://phobians.co.za/images/documents/PHOBIANS%20Time%20Trial%20Dates%202016.pdf
Please contact Rudolf van Wyk should you have any further queries.
 
Please visit the Phobians website to view results http://www.phobians.co.za/index.php/time-trial/tt-results/tt-results-2016
6. Running vests and caps
The new stock of running vests have arrived and are available at the club.
Running vest (male and female) - R190
Cyclist vest with zip - R230

Please contact
Carmen van Niekerk should you have any queries regarding the clothing.
Magnolia members are welcome to buy these Magnolia caps at R100 per cap. The caps have arrived and are available at the club house and limited stock will be available at the club tent during races.The clubhouse is open on Tuesdays from 17:00.

You can also pay via EFT to the following:
Standard Bank - Acc No 012 187 429
Branch code 012 345
Account name:  Magnolia Road Runners
Reference: Your name + Magnolia cap

Please make sure to email your proof of payment to Carmen van Niekerk at magnoliarunnersclothing@gmail.com
Please note no collection can be done without proof of payment.
7. Birthdays
From all of us at Magnolia we would like to wish the following members a very happy birthday:
Liese Louw 04 Aug
Matilda Grobler 07 Aug
Catherina Coetzee 07 Aug
Graham Egan 11 Aug
Greg Heath 14 Aug
Dirk Greeff 15 Aug
Christien Wiid 16 Aug
Louis Van Wyngaard 16 Aug
Casper du Plessis 17 Aug
Jean-Pierre Kotze 17 Aug
Douw Prinsloo 17 Aug
8. Ethical road running
  • The club encourages members to obey the ASA rules and not to pirate run or run with only one 2016 AGN license number. License numbers must be worn both front and back.
  • We also encourage runners/walkers to refrain from using headphones or other listening devices. In the event of an accident you won't be covered by the insurance taken out by AGN. 
  • We also encourage runners to wear royal blue/navy/black shorts and skirts that will match the club's running vests. This is not a written rule especially since royal blue is not an easy colour for running gear but as far as uniformity of the club is concerned, we would like to motivate club members to try stick to the club colours.
  • When substituting for races, members are encouraged to do their substitutions officially especially when an electronic timing system is used. If the race pamphlet prohibits substitutions they should refrain from doing so.
9. #RunClean Campaign
Running events, being it road running, trail running or triathlons have significantly increased in the size of its participants. The industry is booming and are catering for all. Modern Athlete embarked on a #RunClean campaign where runners are reminded and encouraged to stay clear from littering on the race routes. This is an admirable initiative, especially seeing that road races makes its way through almost every suburb. From an environmental legal point of view, should our runners not run clean, regulations may be put in place where water sachets would not be distributed on road races. Runners should then carry their own water, or drink out of cups. This would have a detrimental effect on race times as many runners need to “grab and go” to run good times.

As Magnolians, let us encourage each other to follow this initiative and set an example as a club that #runclean. Therefore, the next time you lace-up and chase that personal best, remember, #RunClean.
10. AGN Matters
1. AGN League races
AGN requires all walkers/runners to please fill in their league race numbers correctly. For every field not entered on the race bib, a league point will be deducted. Make sure you fill in your name, surname, age, license number, gender and province (AGN). If you are unsure about these please, contact us for assistance. See example below.
11. Registration for 2016
New Magnolia registration procedure with effect from 4 April 2016
 
In an attempt to reduce the amount of cash we have to deal with during the registration period and to streamline our administrative processes, the club committee has decided to change the registration process from 4 April 2016.
 
Registrations will now be done as follows: 
  • Registrations can still be done at the clubhouse on Tuesdays from 17:30 to 18:30 but no more registrations will be done at Run-A-Way Sport (only arranged number collections)
  • New and existing members can download the application form from the website (http://magnoliaroadrunners.co.za/membership/), complete it and e-mail it to the registrar, Magda Grobler at magnoliaroadrunners@gmail.com, together with proof of payment – either EFT or bank deposit slip.
  • The application form should be marked to indicate where the member wishes to collect the license number:  the club house or Run-A-Way Sport.
  • The registrar will print these documents, complete the invoice book, and allocate a license number to the member, or obtain the reserved number requested by the member, if applicable.
  • Once or twice a week (depending on the time of year) the invoice together with the license number will be delivered to Run-A-Way Sport and the members will be notified when ready for collection from the shop.
  • Members who prefer to collect license numbers from the club house on a Tuesday can still do so.  The same process can be followed as mentioned above in order to reduce the waiting time, especially during the first month of registration.
  • Should members not have access to the Internet to download the membership form or to do an EFT payment, they are welcome to come to the club house on a Tuesday afternoon between 17:00 and 18:30 for registration. The current procedure for club registrations will not change.
  • Alternative arrangements will be made when members notify the registrar at least 3 days in advance.
We would like to invite members who are still uncertain about the new procedures to contact any of the committee members or reply to the club e-mail address with queries.
 
  • No registration will be accepted without payment at the club or at the shop.  Should you prefer to pay via EFT (this is also our preferred method of receiving your payment), you have to provide a hard copy of proof of payment – no cell phone notifications on the day will be accepted.
  • To make an EFT payment, please use the banking details below:
          Standard Bank - Acc No 012 187 429
          Branch code 012 345
          Account name:  Magnolia Road Runners
         
NB: Please remember to use your name as reference when doing an EFT payment!!           
  • Please check the ASA website in case any of your personal details have changed and make the necessary changes.  The club administrator will then ensure that your license number is completed online once you have registered at the club or the shop.
  • Click here for procedures for Magnolia registration.
  • Click here for procedures for ASA registration.
  • 2016 ASA licensing form.
  • ASA Licensing Registration System for 2016
If you are considering changing clubs, the club administrator will have to transfer you on the ASA website. Please contact Magda Grobler, Melinda Smal or Noel Young to do the transfer for you.
Membership fees for 2016
Please note the following discounted membership fees will be in effect from 1 July 2016 until the end of the year.
1st Adult member
R300
1st Adult member
R300
2nd Adult (family)
R300
Senior (under 25)
R200
Junior (under 18)
R100
Great Grand Master (70+)
R250
Social member (no AGN race number)/ Friends of Magnolia (Belong to another club)
R200
12. New members
We would like to welcome recently joined new Magnolia members (and social members) 

Praglan Naidoo

Please remember to provide us with all your correct details and information.
13. Website
Please go have a look at our Magnolia website http://www.magnoliaroadrunners.co.za 
Please send us some suggestions of what you would like to see on there. If you have any proposals please
send it to
Noeljyoung@gmail.com

A
lso remember to visit our Facebook Page and share your Magnolia moments here with the rest of the group. 
14. Race Information
15. Race results
Contact Colin Billau or Noel Young if you ran a race outside Pretoria and send them the race results or URL to the results. 
Magnolia results for the Afriforum Springbok Vasbyt (AGN) 25km race - 2016-07-16
15 club finishers
Position Initials Surname Sex Age Club Finish Time
43 N Young M 32 Magnolia 02:07:25
155 G Pringle M 42 Magnolia 02:30:47
162 E Uys F 51 Magnolia 02:31:49
173 J Schoombie M 31 Magnolia 02:33:20
174 E Jordaan M 32 Magnolia 02:33:22
183 P Hundermark M 37 Magnolia 02:34:46
194   Muller M   Magnolia 02:36:44
242 D Gloeck M 60 Magnolia 02:42:28
303 J Munnik F 48 Magnolia 02:49:57
304 L Antwerp     Magnolia 02:49:58
311 L Bester F 30 Magnolia 02:50:52
397 R Mahaffey M 30 Magnolia 02:59:51
471 M Hanekom F 27 Magnolia 03:07:24
473 M Grobler F 50 Magnolia 03:07:49
542 T Pienaar M 65 Magnolia 03:16:12
             
Magnolia results for the Afriforum Springbok Vasbyt (AGN) 10km race - 2016-07-16
19 club finishers
Position Initials Surname Sex Age Club Finish Time
22   Titus M 32 Magnolia 00:45:02
94 M Sheaban M 24 Magnolia 00:59:44
176 E Kratz M 31 Magnolia 01:06:43
214 G Olivier M 15 Magnolia 01:08:44
292 M Chindime F 44 Magnolia 01:12:24
325 T Reyneke M 44 Magnolia 01:13:53
326   Unknown F 45 Magnolia 01:13:53
372 M De Kock F 27 Magnolia 01:15:39
379 R Vorster M 34 Magnolia 01:15:52
380 A Germishuizen F 33 Magnolia 01:15:53
406 M East F 37 Magnolia 01:16:56
468 A Mahomed M 63 Magnolia 01:18:48
520 J Radel F 35 Magnolia 01:21:08
521 B Frost F 34 Magnolia 01:21:08
522 G Frost M 33 Magnolia 01:21:08
874 M Kleingeld F 31 Magnolia 01:41:18
920 S Blignaut   49 Magnolia 01:45:08
992 E Mason F 60 Magnolia 01:54:08
1043 S Du Plessis F 51 Magnolia 02:04:22
             
Magnolia results for the Afriforum Springbok Vasbyt (AGN) 5km race - 2016-07-16
1 club finishers
Position Initials Surname Sex Age Club Finish Time
373 B Tomlin M 73 Magnolia 00:56:03
16. Thank you
  • Thank you to Dirk for doing the club tent at the Eco Boulevard race on 23 July and the Zwartkops race on 30 July.
  • Thank you to Charl Crouse for doing the tap runs on Sunday 24 July and 31 July. 
18. Race reports and photos
Please send us some Magnolia related pictures and any inspiring personal race reports for the photo corner.
19. News
Run4Rhinos is a fun walk/run student initiative organized by the veterinary science students of Onderstepoort and aimed to raise funds to help the plight of rhinos. 

So come and join us for a fun filled day with friends and family, and help us save these beautiful creatures in their fight for survival.

For more info and updates on the race, visit and like our page https://www.facebook.com/run4rhinos/

Date: 27 August 2016
Time: Registration - 6:00
Start - 7:00
Venue: LC de Villiers sports grounds 

To enter online, visit www.run4rhinos.co.za
Entrants on the day are also welcome.
Fees are as follows:
5km - R50
10km - R70
Dogs - R10 per dog (on a lead please)
I know for some of you this is not even half the distance you normally run and for others it is not nearly as adventurous as you would like, but will you please consider taking part, as it promises to be an amazing day and the money is going to an amazing cause.
Kaapsehoop away weekend 5-7 November 2016

Those members interested in joining a group of Magnolia members for a short stay in Lower Sabi rest camp after the Kaapsehoop Marathon, are welcome to join. No formal group arrangements are made and each member is responsible for his own booking through Sanparks at https://www.sanparks.org/bookings/
Please make sure to do this early as there are limited space available.

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magnoliaroadrunners@gmail.com
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