Satori Athletics Club

Welcome to Satori

Satori Athletics Club was officially born in January 2006. The name 'Satori' refers to a Japanese state of harmonious balance between mind, body and emotions.

The Wednesday evening five kilometre time trial is the central club event of the week. Those not yet bitten by the running bug can join the walkers group, while children are an integral part of the club - there is always a parent watching over them. Once the time trial is over, its time to chill. Sipping a post-run beer or cider with friends while watching the summer sun go down over the Atlantic is idyllic.

Satorians can also be found gathered around braai fires at the Oasis several times a year, and occasionally dancing under the stars to a superb selection of music.

In the end however, Satori is about the pure joy of running. Members come in all shapes and sizes and assorted fitness levels.

Satori Camel Run 2015

Hi all Camel Run Entrants

Since entries opened there have been queries about race pack collection. RaceTraq are our entry partners this year, so entry-specific queries should be directed to them. Other queries should be directed to Craig Farham on 0824100261.

Race packs can be collected at ANY ONE of the three Sportsman’s Warehouses at the time and day detailed below. Unlike previous years, you do not have to choose which venue you will use to collect when you enter. All race packs will be taken to each venue. There will be a limited collection point early on the morning of the race, but we would appreciate it if you could pick up your race pack up before this.

Our charities this year are Tears and Living Hope Hospice both of whom do excellent work in our community - please be generous.

We look forward to hosting you in Noordhoek and hope you will enjoy your day.

Race packages & pre-ordered T-shirts are to be collected from the Sportsman’s Warehouses of your choice:

Canal Walk on Thursday, 3 September 12:00 - 14:00
Rondebosch Friday, 4 September 12:00 - 14:00
Tokai Saturday, 5 September 10:00 - 13:00
Race Day Start, 6 September 05:30 - 07:15.

The race flyer is as follows:

GENERAL INFORMATION
Race starts at 07h30 on Sunday 06 September 2015.
Race starts and finishes at the Noordhoek Sports Fields, off Noordhoek Main Rd.
Prize-giving takes place at 10h00 (cut-off time).
This is a “BRING-YOUR-OWN-WATER” race
- There will be a refill point at the half-way mark.
The course has been measured by WPA using a Clane Jones device.
The race is run in accordance with ASA and WPA road event rules.
Entry fees:
– No additional fee for entering online!
– R55 for licensed athletes.
– R80 for unlicensed athletes.
– Optional donation to our two charities, Tears and Living Hope
Entries:
– Open Monday, 27 July 2015.
– Enter online at www.camelrun.co.za (no additional fee).
– At 1200 entrants or at 12h00, Friday 7 August 2014.
– No late entries will be accepted.
– An additional 50 entries will then become available at R250 each, proceeds
going to our two charities, Tears and Living Hope
– Entries will be cancelled if payment is not received within 14 days.
The final entry:
– The 1251st entry will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
– Minimum bid R250, proceeds going to our charities, Tears and Living Hope.
– Auction will close at 12h00, Friday 28 August 2015.
– Winning bid will receive a prize.
Substitutions:
– A fee of R50 will be charged for substitutions - all goes to charity.
– No substitutions after 28 August 2015.
– All substitution entries only available for collection on race-day.
Race packages & pre-ordered T-shirts are to be collected from the Sportsman’s
Warehouses of your choice: Tokai, Rondebosch, Canal Walk or on Race Day.
For general race information, contact Craig Farham on 082 410 0261 or
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Only persons present at the prize giving will be eligible for lucky draw prizes.
Special Satori Camel Run commemorative prize to all runners who finish.
Refreshments will be on sale after the race.
FULL RULES
This is a “BRING-YOUR-OWN-WATER” race - The only water provided on route
will be a refill point at the half-way mark.
Race numbers will be issued to all athletes; these must be worn on the
FRONT of their vest.
Licensed athletes must run with a valid 2015 license on the BACK
of their vest. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Unlicensed athletes must wear a temporary license number on the BACK of
their vests; these will be included in their race packages.
Non-club runners should wear plain clothing without advertising.
Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age
or any younger category down to senior.
Age category tags (e.g. 40, 50, 60, etc.) must be worn front and back AND VISIBLE AT
ALL TIMES if athletes wish to be eligible for age category prizes, provided they enter
the relevant age group, wear appropriate age tags and provide proof of age.
Participants must be 16 years or older on the day of the race.
Juniors (born 1996 or later) wearing a junior or senior license must display “J”
category tags to qualify for age group prizes.
Race card in bank bag to be pinned to shorts and placed in finishing position sleeve
after completing the race. Sleeve then to be placed on finishing board.
Club colours must be worn to qualify for team prizes.
For safety reasons the use of personal music players during road races is
strongly discouraged. Any person using such device in contravention of
IAAF Rule 144.3b who fails to obey a reasonable instruction from a race official
may be disqualified and shall not be eligible for individual or team prizes.
No personal seconding will be permitted except at the water re-fill point at half way.
Cut-off time for the race is 10h00.
Tog bag facilities will be provided at owner’s risk.

The start of 2015

On Friday evening at the AGM we bade a fond farewell to our outgoing chairperson Charissa Balman. Charissa of course founded the club back in 2006 and has had her hand on the guiding tiller ever since. Recently however she has had so many personal, health and other commitments that she thought it was time for her to step aside and let someone else take over the reigns. She will still take a strong interest in the club and we hope to even see her running with us in the future! Thank you for everything Charissa.

Steve, Charissa and "best male runner" Gimmy

And the exciting news is that we have a new chairperson, the winner of the "best spirit" award Mr Steve Sharwood! Steve has many ideas for ways to improve the club and with his enthusiasm and help from our members we will succeed! A new committee was also elected on Friday evening and some new portfolios were added. Alison Wood has taken over the website and I see that already we have new info up there, thanks Alison! The new portfolio of Trail Training was taken on by Trixie and Nicky, but we are still looking for someone to take on Road Training. This would basically entail putting together our weekend rooster runs so if you feel like being involved give us a shout. We are also on the lookout for a Social Convener.

Latest News - 21/01/2015

Race Feedback:

Well done to everyone who ran Red Hill at the weekend. Our runners did us proud, in the 36km classic Gerrit was 9th, Gimmy was 12th and Madoda 35th! You can just spot them here in their fabulous new style kit! More images are on the Satori Facebook page.

2014 Prize Giving:

The Satori Annual Prize Giving will be held straight after the AGM (the AGM is normally over very quickly)

Awards will be given immediately after the AGM
snack platters will be on the house, and there will be wine available, also limited amount of beer from the bar, you are welcome to bring your own. all of you who have already paid for the paella will be reimbursed.

See you there!

New Club Kit

Our new kit will be available for you to see every Wednesday at Time Trial.
Members can run in the vest or shirt for all official races and can wear black, navy or royal blue shorts or tights. (We can still wear the old style kit until the end of next year)

Please make a deposit into the Satori account with your name - club kit and bring proof of payment to Steve on Wednesday at time trial.
Account details: Satori Athletics. FNB Fish Hoek: 202309 Account no: 62098437497

We hope you all like our new revived kit.

An exciting race is taking place in Franschhoek on the 4th May 2014

It is called the Wings For Life World Run. It is a global running event taking place in 35 countries across 6 continents. South Africa has been lucky enough to have been chosen as one of the countries. The event is a charity event with 100% of the proceeds going towards spinal cord injury research. Entry fee for South Africa is R250-00.

The catch phrase is "Running for those who can't"

There is one global start time ( 12pm for South Africa ). Runners will run a loop course in Franshoek with a catcher vehicle starting 30min after the start gun. If the vehicle catches up to you your run is over. There will eventually be one runner left globally. Thats the concept in a nutshell.

For more info please see the website below. It is not a Red Bull event. The one and only aim is to "Run for those who can't".

http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/

Upcomming Race Info

21/1 18:30 Dan Luyt 15km Durbanville Library24/1 Run the Roodeberg. 16km : 6.20 . 6km: 6:40
25/1 06:00 Kloof Nek Classic 21km Camps Bay High School
28/1 18:30 KFC Brackenfell 10km Brackenfell High School
28/1 19:00 Summer Trail Series 2 of 4 Constantia
31/1 06:00 Lion of Africa 21km Tokai
31/1 06:10 Lion of Africa 10km

Exciting new local trail race

Capri Village community provides a welcome opportunity to run the beautiful trails between Black Hill and Red Hill around the dams in an organized race environment. 6km and 16 km option. Category prizes available. Online registrations: www.runtheroodeberg.co.za. Note the start is from the Glencairn navy fields in the Glencairn Valley.

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