Happy FriYAY Team!

This week I am going to have a huge Shout Out of THANKYOU to all the amazing Volunteers amongst us! Whether it is putting your hand up at parkrun, sporting events, fund raisers, or at the kids Saturday morning fixtures, every single volunteer out there does an amazing job within the community.

Every Saturday, at every parkrun, the volunteers roster is full with wonderful people giving up an hour or so of the time to allow the rest of us to walk, run, race over 5km courses around the community, and the world. As the Run Director says every week, without these volunteers, parkrun cant go ahead. 

Volunteering isn't always about just showing up and doing a job. it is bringing a positive energy and confidence to the role being performed.....there is a level of stress involved because no one wants to the THAT timekeeper, barcode scanner or photographer who got it wrong!!! And not that it matters, but we want to represent parkrun 100% to our best effort and ensure everyone has a wonderful experience. 

Sure, volunteering goes much further than just parkrun, another example is our incredible squad sponsor, Steve at Trail Trips and Events who is always on the lookout for Volunteers, and each & every event, there is incredible people signing up to help out.

So whilst we all love being on start lines, remember to put your hand up to volunteer from time to time, be amongst those wonderful people within our community who love giving back. Our volunteers make such a huge difference to the overall and ongoing success of the events we love. 

Let's do This, 

Alli

Sunday is one of the most fun community fun runs on the calendar, the Dreamworld Fun Run! This year with a new course & record number of participants, it should be a morning filled with colour, atmosphere and entertainment! Have a fabulous run Kahori & Eiji, Coach Alli & Jase!

The Girls Out of Office Day has been locked in for Saturday 16th September. The plan is to have a run at Kirra parkrun, then head to the Ground Currumbin for a delicious breakfast, followed by some girlie fun at The Bathhouse. There has been a booking made for 7 of the girls already, please head over to the FaceBook page Events for more details & contact Coach Alli if you are keen to be added to this Girls Out of Office Day! 

For looking for something different on Sunday 27th August, the Brisbane to Gold Coast Ride has entries open and a solid number of the Team has entered in this ride, some will be going hard whilst others will be enjoying a Sunday ride! The plan is to regroup for lunch somewhere post ride! The Team name here again will be Multisport Gold.

Entries are now OPEN for Port Mac 2024....so who is in and for what distances? Had FOMO this year.....then don't miss out being part of the action next year!

SATURDAY 19th August

With GCM & SCM done & dusted, lets go exploring with no pressure for runs pre or post parkrun.....just running for fun today.....and what a better location to do this at than Sirromet parkrun. Oh yeah I hear you say!!! This run is only 30 mins up the highway and one none of us have run before! It is a hilly out & back course with the plenty of wildlife, scenery & wallabies along the way. This course is a mix of gravel, bitumen and path so it should be one to remember! What's a parkrun....and a visit to Sirromet....without breakfast and coffee afterwards at the Cellar Door café!! . This is one On Tour not to miss! 

MultisportGOLD is all about community and encouraging members to push (safely) individual limits and become stronger athletes.

With the new 2023-2024 Triathlon season kicking off on 1st July 2023, NOW is the time to start logging in your race results. Every parkrun, every race is worth valuable points, so be in it to win and lets see how is going to be our new Club Male & Female Champions!

We have modified the points system, and make sure you know the rules, we are making the Club Championship to fully acknowledge the commitment and effort required by all MultisportGOLD athletes in getting to the start line and completing any one of the event categories. So it doesn't matter if your a triathlete, or a runner, this series is inclusive for us all!

It is super easy to log your points. Just head to the website here. Simply fill in the tabs and you're on your way! 

Sunday Rides will be rolling out this week from Ox Lake at 6.00am sharp. This week, we have 3 groups heading for different destinations! ##The SC70.3 Crew continue with their TT efforts  ## The Double D's is heading for those knarly hills and delicious coffee again ##The Has Beens Group is cruising somewhere around the coast clocking up some fun kms! . Definitely come rugged up winter woolie warm & flashing lights front & back as it is now dark when we set out. Coffee will be back at the lake where families are welcome to join us. Coach Alli will NOT be at the Sunday Long Ride this week, however your trusty Captain Cooke will be at the helm! 

Swim Squad is on Tuesday & Thursday at Coomera Anglican College Aquatic Centre. Please arrive by 5.20am so we can go through the boards & be in the water at 5.30am. 

Tuesday Track is on at Griffith Uni Track, meeting at the Grandstand for a 5.30pm start for warm up & drills with the Main Set kicking off around 6.00pm. Passes are $4 fee paid at the Uni Pool Entrance.

Thursday Hills at Adidas Park on Reserve Road Coomera, parking at the Skate Park. Please arrive by 5.20pm to head out for the warm up at 5.30pm.

FriYAY KOFFEE KMs Departing Highland Reserve Roundabout at 5.15am, the M&L  Roundabout 5.20am and then Ox Lake at 5.30am. Destination is Driftwood at Paradise Point.