Pete Cameron, a parent at our school is again organising the Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School Running Club for 2022. The purpose of this club is for Year 5 & 6 Roydvale School children to improve their running and have a bit of fun along the way.

Information from Pete:

When I talk running, this is not suitable for children who just want to sprint. We will be doing some sprint training but its focused on children who want to be able to run at least 2k without walking by the end of the next term.

I will be organising some team events so that the Running Club children will be able to compete together against other children of a similar age. These will be opportunities to work together as well as try to achieve their own running goals.

The Running Club will meet twice a week throughout the term dates to be advised. If children who want to attend have duties in the morning such as Road Patrol that might clash, they should contact their teacher to see if they can change their duty day.

The Running Club will be limited to no more than 12 students and only Year 5 & 6 will be allowed. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one 30 minute training session during the term to see what their child is accomplishing and perhaps even to join in for some great morning exercise. If it's very cold or raining, we have the option of using the school hall. 

However, all Running Club members should be dressed for the conditions which means appropriate running clothes, footage, along with gloves and jacket, if necessary.

If you have any questions, please contact the coach, Pete Cameron at petecamnz@gmail.com or Karen Dolheguy, Extra Curricular Sports Coordinator at karen.dolheguy@roydvale.school.nz

The Running Club is a great opportunity for your children to become fitter, more attentive, and achieve their challenging goals while having fun and making friends along the way. They even get a chance later in the year to race against teachers and parents!

Please fill in the following Running Club Registration Form if your child is interested in becoming a Running Club member by Thursday 5th May 2022.

Thank you, Pete Cameron (Club Coach)