2010 Season Launch

Welcome to another season of Athletics!
Your coaches, Captains Ming Tee and Lachlan McMillan and fellow CGS Athletes are all excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing plenty of fast times, long jumps and long throws over the next few weeks.
With the backdrop of the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, now is the perfect time to be involved in Track and Field.
Training begins on July 27th, with our first track session at Doncaster. Buses will leave from Mont Albert Rd at 3:35pm, returning at 5:40pm (or you can be picked up from the track).
Following sessions vary between Doncaster and Box Hill, so be sure to check your schedule for full details (see USEFUL INFO on this site)
Our first competition and chance to see the rest of the AGSV is on August 7th.
In the meantime, Distance athletes should join in with the Cross Country Team for training, whilst Sprinters and Throwers can make use of the gym for some strength and conditioning work with One Wish.
High jumpers will have an additional session in the gym on Wednesdays at lunchtime.
Remember, it's a short season, so get started early to post your best and earn a spot in the Finals Team.
Any queries? See Mr. Rayner or Mr. Carter...

Aths Camp 2010 - Australian Institute of Sport: Get those Lactic Bears off me...

Week 1 of the July holidays saw 25 of the CGS Aths Squad attend a 5-day intensive training and sports science camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
During the camp, we received lectures and practical sessions in Strength and Conditioning, Recovery, Nutrition, Massage, Hydrotherapy and Sports Psychology. Eating with the scholarship athletes in the dining hall and meeting present and future National representatives was an awe inspiring experience for all.
In addition, there were four track sessions with leading coaches and plenty of social sport.
Key resources from the trip included lecture notes on nutrition, core strength, massage and stretching, but the most valuable lessons of training and recovery will hopefully be handed down by participants over the coming season.You will notice some of the AIS material posted on this site, including self massage and nutritional information. It's worth a look!
Some great team spirit and interaction between the most senior and junior team members bodes well for the coming season and much respect must also be given to Shawn Li's beanie.
Well done to all those involved!