NZ Cycling Representative Charles Michel Kristin cyclist Charles Michel was amongst great company when he travelled to Australia in June to represent New Zealand at the Australian U19 National Championships. More than 130 of Australasia’s brightest young male and female cyclists flocked to the Queensland tourist mecca of Noosa for the four-day event. Accompanying Charles was Kristin Cycling coach Richard Rollinson, who is also National U19 coach for New Zealand. Charles placed second-best Kiwi in the Individual Time Trial, a race against the clock. He also put in a tremendous performance for the team, delivering the lead New Zealand rider into what could have been a potentially winning position. Dean Coker Sport Manager, Cycling
Cycling
Secondary Schools’ Championships
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hile other parts of the country were experiencing cold, miserable and wet weather conditions in the middle of July, it seemed that the weather gods were shining brightly in the Waikato region of Cambridge for the annual North Island Secondary Schools’ Cycling Champs. Sunny but cold conditions greeted the two Kristin riders, Rory Geare (U17 Boys) and Charles Michel (U20 Boys), in their respective Individual Road Races. Rory finished a respectable 31st from 61 riders over the 28km course, in a time of 51m 24s, and Charles led from start to finish with a group of four other riders that effectively closed the race out from the chasing peloton at a speed of more than 40km. In the end, Charles finished an extremely credible 5th out of 59 riders in a time of 1h 03m 58s. In September the boys were joined by team-mates Thomas Trengrove and Harrison Wulff for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Champs, held in Mt Wellington. Competing in their respective age groups and in two separate disciplines, the team rode well against some fierce competitors, gaining valuable experience over the weekend. The result of the event belonged to Charles, who placed a very credible 3rd in the U20 Hill Climb and 10th overall. Dean Coker Sport Manager, Cycling
Golf
North Harbour Secondary Schools’ Teams Competition
T
he Kristin Senior Golf team of Stephen Beale, Sam Conway, Nicholas Cope and Dexin Kong competed in the North Harbour Secondary Schools Intercollegiate Teams event, which was held at the Waitemata Golf Club in May. Our day turned out surprisingly well, considering the weather had been contributing to difficult golfing conditions with the change of speeds on the green. The team managed to finish the round maintaining a solid physical and mental state. Our scores (Nicholas Cope 77, Stephen Beale 79, Dexin Kong 84 and Sam Conway 89; a total of 240) proved we have some worthy ability, but unfortunately we were not good enough to receive a placing. I am proud of my team’s effort on and off the course however, especially given that our young players still have many opportunities to gain experience and improve their game in the coming years. Congratulations in particular to Stephen Beale, who received a prize for best net (66) on the day. Nicholas Cope Team Captain
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