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Welcome to Sandy Bay Harrier Club - Tassie's oldest athletics club.
Established in 1927, Sandy Bay Harrier Club (SBHC) is Tasmania's original and longest-running athletics club. The Club participates in local Track & Field and Cross Country competitions and has produced and continues to produce outstanding athletes at every level. Caption: The 1928 Sandy Bay Harriers Club team.
Upcoming Events
September 2008
Sat 6 AS * Tas Bevis Memorial Cross Country 5km & 10km Huntingfield
Sat 13 AS Gellibrand Drive Cross Country 3km & 6km Sandford
Sun 14 AT The Advocate Mosey Along The Mersey Fun Run 2.5km at 11.30am, 5km at 12 noon,
Corporating the Athletics Tasmania 5km and 2.5km Road Champs Devonport
Sun 14 TMA Brighton Country Challenge 5km & 10km Pontville
Sat 20 AS * Tolosa Park Relay 4 Runners x 3 x 1mile Glenorchy
Latest Results - Results Archive
August 2008
Sat 30 AS * Risdon Brook Dam Cross Country 4km & 8km Risdon Brook
Sun 24 AA Australian Schools XC Championship Relays & Australian Walks Titles Melbourne Vic
Sat 23 AA Australian XC Championships including All Schools & Primary Exchange Geelong Vic
Sat 23 AS Tynwald Park Handicaps 5km & 10km (New Norfolk) - Handicaps
Sun 17 AS Budget Rent A Car Fun Run & Walk 2.5km & 5km Hobart
Fri 15 Women's 3000m Steeplechase heats at 10.25pm EST
Sat 9 AS Froggy Wise Memorial Handicaps 2.5km & 5km Waterworks - Handicaps
Sat 2 AT/TMA Tasmanian Cross Country Championships (Combined AT & TMA Age Related Distances) Pontville
July 2008
Sat 26 AS *Kempton Road 4km & 8km Kempton
Sun 20 Launceston Ten Fun Run Launceston
Sat 19 AS *5 Mile Beach Cross Country 4km & 8km 5 Mile Beach
Sat 12 AS * Axiom Way Cross Country 4km & 8km Acton - Photos
Wed 9 AT Tasmanian All Schools (Primary) Cross Country Symmons Plains
Sat 5 AS *Bagdad Cross Country 4km & 8km Bagdad - Photos
Tue 1 AT Tasmanian All Schools (Secondary) Cross Country Symmons Plains
June 2008
Sat 28 AS * Smith’s Apple Orchard 2.4km & 7km Grove
Sun 22 AT/TMA State Road Championships Multi Distance Campbell Town
Sat 21 AS Pipeline Handicaps 4km & 8km Fern Tree - Handicaps
Sat 14 AS *Gellibrand Drive Cross Country Relay 4 Runners x 1.2km Legs Sandford - Photos
Sat 7 AS * Domain Cross Country 4km & 8km Domain X Roads
May 2008
Sat 31 AS * John Keenan Memorial Government House 3.2km Lower Domain
Sun 25 RK Rotary Kingston Fun Run 6km 9am Kingston
Sat 24 AS *Opossum Bay Cross Country 5km & 10km Opossum Bay
Sun 18 AS City to Casino Fun Runs 2.5km, 7.0km & 11.0km Hobart
Sun 11 WST Mothers Day Classic Fun Run 4km & 8km DAC, Domain
Sun 11 TMA Jim Burr Memorial Mountain Run 9am (Solo/Relay) Hobart GPO
Sat 10 AS *Risdon Brook Dam 4.5km & 9km Risdon Brook
Sat 3 AS Wentworth Park Handicaps 3km & 6km Howrah - Handicap - Photos
Sun 4 NS Glenorchy Classic Fun Runs 2.5km, 5km & 10km DEC Glenorchy
April 2008
Sat 26 AS *Ridgeway Road 2.5km & 5km Ridgeway - Photos
Sun 20 ES Round the River Fun Runs 2.5km, 5km & 10km Eastern Shore
Sat 19 AS *Geilston Bay Relay 3 x 3km Geilston Bay - Photos
Sat 12 AS *Hobart Airport Road 3km & 6km Hobart Airport - Photos
Thur 10 AT Bridgewater Road Mile Bridgewater
Sun 6 RO Oatlands Fun Run 2km, 4km & 8km Oatlands - 11am
Sat 5 AS *Graeme Cruise Memorial 3km & 6km Bellerive Beach - Photos
Keeping in touch.
- Join the Forum, which is regularly frequented by athletes, parents and officials from clubs all over the state.
- Subscribe to our news mailing list.
- Check out some of our Member Profiles.
- Don't hesitate to Contact us and find out more.
It's all about having fun.
Sandy Bay's focus is on participation and having fun - no matter what your ability you can join our Club!
We can help you improve and achieve your potential. You don't have to be the fastest or strongest out there. You just need to love your athletics.
"Senior" Athletics is fun! Perhaps you you did athletics at school or have been a Little Athlete... or perhaps you're completely new to the sport. Regardless, we'd love to meet you.
Athletics is for all the family!
Unlike some other sports, athletics is truly family-oriented - entire families are welcome to get involved at any level - by competing, officiating, training, coaching or simply by cheering from the sidelines. And it doesn't matter how fast or strong you are.
In Track & Field, you compete against people of a similar grade (Men / Women) or standard to yourself. It's more about personal improvement than winning.
Cross Country is great for all the family - some people prefer to make it a social event, whilst others enjoy the competition. It's all up to you :-)
News & Rantings
[View past stories]Government House (31/5/2008) and SBHC AGM (30/5/2008)
Posted by chris in Club Happenings.
Government House (31/5/2008)
Photos - Results
Sandy Bay AGM (30/5/2008)
Photos - 2007-08 Trophy Winners
Celebrating the life of Max Cherry
Posted by dan in Club Happenings.
Dear Members,
It is with deepest regret that I inform you of the passing of Mr Max Cherry on Monday April 28 2008. Greatest sympathy to Mrs Jo Cherry, loving wife of Max, and to all of Max's children, grandchildren and other extended family members to whom Max meant a great deal. His sudden passing is a great loss to you all.
It is with sad irony that Max's greatest asset, his heart, which has failed him in what is one of his greatest periods as a coach. His untimely passing due to a heart attack has left a huge void in many people’s lives both within the club and athletic community in Tasmania. For over 60 years Max has been a guiding light for the club both as an athlete and a coach. His friendship, wisdom and leadership had a lasting effect on all who met him and the club would certainly not be what it is today without the efforts of Max. The loss of our patron will be a monumental challenge to the future of our club as there are now many without a compass to guide them not only through their athletic career but their lives in general.
Max was passionate about athletics and the club and it was this passion that drove him to succeed in everything he did. He was also very proud of our club and would want us to continue being successful. The next few months are going to be a difficult time for many of us and there are going to be challenges as we all come to grips with such a sad loss. Max loved to challenge his athletes but what he loved more was seeing them overcome the challenges to succeed. So he has now set us his hardest challenge and it is one that we all must overcome and succeed. By continuing to strive towards our best we will honour Max's passion and Max's message will live on.
So I ask all members to show their respect for Max's memory by doing what they do best, train hard and compete proudly in the club colours continuing what Max loved to do. Also as a sign of remembrance I would ask all members who are competing through the month of May to wear black armbands (left) with their full club uniform. It would also be a sign of solidarity and strength if all members competing in the major upcoming fun runs could also wear their uniform to show the public that as a club we are committed to the future and that we can only build on the solid foundation Max has left for us.
On a personal note, if anyone is having trouble dealing with the new challenges that we face and they need a hand or someone to talk to please feel free to contact me on 0408520751 or 62294263. I will also endeavour to be at the regular training grounds as much as possible should anyone wish to discuss things in person.
May Max rest in peace for he has most certainly earned it.
Mark Lyden
President, SBHC.
Ridgeway (26/4/2008)
Posted by dan in Club Happenings.
Ridgeway (26/4/2008)
State Champs, Wanted Achievements. Winter 2008 Program which is starting in April 5th
Posted by chris in Club Happenings.
Newsletter - February 2008
The latest newsletter is now up on the site under newsletter. You can also download the pdf version if you have not on the mailing list.
Personal Achievements Forms
Jo Cherry is after personal achievements forms for the past Track & Field and Cross Country seasons. The form need to be return to Jo Cherry (62439666) ASAP or by Monday 31st March. These are needed to assist with allocation of our club Trophies and Records. Download Form To view the club records please click here.
Winter 2008 Season
Winter 2008 program. First Interclub race is on the 5th April at Bellerive Beach (behind Bellerive Oval) which starts at 10am with 3km and 6km course along the beach, by the way try to turn up early to enter before the rush and so you have time to warm up, last year there was around 180 who raced.
The Winter program is for all of the family, from Little A's, under Age, Seniors, Masters, Mums and Dads, runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome.
If you can't wait for the first interclub race or need to clear out the cobwebs, this weekend is the 20th Anniversary of the 48 hour charity relay, and on the Sunday (30th March) at 10am is the K&D Warehouse Mitre10 'Jimmy Don Memorial' Fun Run 4km and 8km at the Domain Athletic Centre.
Enter on the Day - prior to 9.30am, Adults $5, Children U/16 $2.
$100 - K&D Gift Vouchers for 1st Place Male & Female 4km & 8km.
$50 - K&D Gift Vouchers for 2nd Place Male & Female 4km & 8km.
Plus $300+ of spot prizes.
State Track and Field Champs
Well Done to every who compete in State Champs on the 8th - 10th March, Here is a list all Sandy Bay Members Results are below (full story). To see full results click here.
SBHC Christmas Raffle
Posted by paul in Club Happenings.
This years Christmas SBH raffle has been drawn. The winners are...
1st Prize of $75 fuel voucher thanks to Bennets Petroleum - K. Gavalas
2nd Prize of bottle of wine donated by Max and Jo Cherry - K. Mathers
Thanks to everyone who entered.
Sandy Bay Harrier Club Christmas Party
Posted by paul in Club Happenings.
All past and present members are invited to celebrate another successful year at the Sandy Bay Harrier Club!
Where : Craig & Helen West's, 904 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
When : Sunday 16th December, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Food and drinks are provided so just bring your Christmas cheer!
Tolosa Park Relays (22/9/2007)
Posted by chris in Club Happenings.
Tolosa Park Relays (22/9/2007)
Photos - Results
Winter Presentations (22/9/2007)
SBHC - GRAND FINAL BBQ
Posted by chris in Club Happenings.
Sandy Bay Harriers Club - GRAND FINAL BBQ
(Geelong v Port Adelaide)
Fundraising Event
Domain Athletics Centre
Saturday September 29th
1:00PM Start
$10.00 Per Person includes BBQ Food
Drinks Can Be Purchased from the Bar
Hugh Projection TV to watch the Game
Bring Your Frends,
Family and Footballs!
RSVP: Paul on 0419 678 650 or send an
email to SBHC-RSVP@sandybayharriers.org.au
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