Welcome and welcome back - great to have you all a part of OVA

If you haven’t registered yet follow this link.https://www.ovasouthernsaints.com.au/join for the OVA registration portal

Parents, Care Givers and Partners we need you to register too – either as a Volunteer (its free) or a Social Member. All helpers at events will need to have a WWVP registration – and that could be you, so by registering we won’t have to chase you for your WWVP details each week

Remember WWVP Registration is free for Volunteers.

First Clarence Meet.

A reminder that Interclub moves to Clarence High while the Hobart Track is resurfaced.  While this is inconvenient for everyone, we will end up with a great new track.  There will be some events not done at Clarence - Hurdles, Steeple, Pole Vault and Hammer.  All other events will be on, although there may be some limitations for our Javelin and Discus throwers.

Round 3 starts at 1pm at Clarence High.  Clarence High is located on Clarence St.  Turn R at the lights just before the High school.  The entry to the ground is on the L hand side.

The program is here.  You will still need to register at least 30min before your events - come to the building to find the entry sheets.  

We have Shot Put Duty at 1pm and 2.15pm – we will need helpers – Chief, Spikers, Recorders. Lots of easy jobs.

Don't forget your bib, or if its your first meet come find the OVA committee to collect it.  Sign up for the 4x100m relay at the tent and let Estelle, Levi or a committee member know if you are keen to run in the relay. Committe and Captains will be at the tent to help with anything - just ask.  Friends are welcome to trial - we can help you with paperwork.

Please be patient with the Officials and help out when you can - it will be a different time for all of us, but let's bring the OVA fun and positive attitude along.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Bec Mathers smashing her F20 Open Shotput record in Round 2.

Lewis Thorpe broke his OVA and State u16 Javelin record on the weekend at the Tasmaninan All Schools Championships.

Well done to all who competed.  Lots of OVA smiling faces on the podium and out competing on the track and field.

Thank you to the Officials who survived the wet, wind and sun, without you no competition could happen.

For those intending to travel to Perth or Melbourne for National All Schools a reminder we do offer travel assistance to those families who help out interclub and other fundraising activities.

For families making the trip to Launceston for interclub at Northern Branch while the track is resurfaced

• We will offer travel assistance after Christmas - stay tuned for details.
• Remember your bib
• Please assist - helpers will be need at all events.

MEMBERS GROUP

Don't forget to join our Members Only Facebook group to keep up to date with all that is going on at OVA.

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OFFICIALS AND COACHES

Athletics needs Officials to be able to continue.  For every member, parent or helper who completes the online World Athletics Level 1 Officials Education OVA will pay $50.  For those who complete the National Area Referee requirements we will pay a further $50.  For information on this process email or speak to Amanda Robertson.

Athletics South is particularly looking for people interested in helping with Starting, Starter’s Assistant and Photo Finish. Reach out to Amanda if you are interested – amandaleerobertson@gmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

No AS Interclub - All State Interclud in Launceston on 28th November.

National All Schools - 4- 7th December.  Travel Assistance is available for those who volunteer with the club at interclub or other events.

Thank you to our returning sponsor - Aldanmark.  We are always looking for more sponsors so please let us know if you can help.

Got questions please ask.

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