A great morning was had on Sunday the 14th June with the running of the Telegraph Station Cross Country.
There was a great turnout and it was fantastic to see a number of people coming to an event for the first time.
Thanks to John for race directing and to all of our volunteers.
Online race registrations using Team App
Following feedback from the survey put out earlier this year the club will trialling TEAM APP https://www.teamapp.com/clubs/503835 as an online event payment and registration system for local events. At this stage only current members will be able to use the system.
The first event that we will be trialling the use of TEAM APP for will be the upcoming Telegraph Trail Run (4km/10km) on Sunday 22 March at 7pm starting and finishing at the Telegraph Station.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRIAL ONLINE REGISTRATION
1. Download the 'Team App' App to your smart device
2. Search for Alice Springs Running and Walking Club
3. Register your profile or continue as a guest
4. Click on events and you'll see a calendar with a dot underneath the 22nd of March - click on the date (If you're on a computer in events you'll see the Telegraph Trail Run there).
5. Open the event and select 'Purchase tickets' (You might have to scroll down a little)
6. Choose your ticket type and follow the prompts, paying with your Visa or Mastercard - YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER YOUR BIB NUMBER AS A PART OF THE PROCESS
7. An email receipt will be sent to the address you nominate.
If the app doesn't seem to work on your phone you can access team app online in your normal web browser.
For those that use the app to register we'd love to hear your feedback on your experience on the morning of the event or via email.
You will still be able to register with cash if you prefer at Intersport or on the morning of the event.
February 2020 Newsletter
The January and February 2020 Newsletters have been released.
We are pleased to add a new activity with the Club booking a lane at the town pool for anyone interested in water running.
On Thursday nights from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Just pay your pool entry fee.
Some club belts will be available to try - first in best dressed
2019 Club Award Winners
A big congratulations to our award winners for 2019.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Emma Kraft JUNIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Tyler Gridley MOST IMPROVED ATHLETE - Cail Rayment CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR - Brooke McAllan
Trail Runs
The trail running events were so successful a third was added.
On Sunday the 3rd of November, about 30 people completed a twilight trail run.
Many competitors were completing a night event for the first time.
Alice Springs Marathon
The Alice Springs Marathon will this year be held on Sunday 18 August 2019. Formerly part of the Alice Springs Running Festival, the Marathon (with a half marathon inclusion) will be offered as a dedicated event, starting and finishing at the picturesque Alice Springs Desert Park at the base of Mount Gillen.
