Our People
Athletics Canterbury has two full time staff members, our General Manager – Ian Thomas
Ian is responsible for running the centre on a day to day basis as well as implementing the goals set in the Athletics Canterbury strategic plan. Ian supports the work of the operational committees and the Board working groups as well as managing the Centre finances, communications, and community/school liaisons.
Development Manager – Chloe Roberts
Chloe is responsible for our development activities and club support within the sport.
Fundraising Manager – Olivia Smith
Olivia is responsible for our fundraising activities.
Fleur Pettengell is the Athletics Canterbury Registration Secretary.
Fleur is responsible for all registrations across the year and is the main point of contact for any registration queries.
Safeguarding Officer – Chris Hurring
Chris is responsible for our sport safeguarding activities.
Board Members
Board Members
Board Chair: Jo O’Sullivan
Ben Adams (elected 2025)
Clive Antony (elected 2025)
Victor Gamperle
Michael Henstock
Tim Jones
Paul Nicholls
Elected by the Board
Board Treasurer – Victor Gamperle
Board Secretary – Vacant
Organisational Committees
Track and Field Committee
Martin Scott – Chair
Adrienne Bruce – Secretary
Terry Lomax
George McNaughton
Paul Nicholls
Andrew Stark
Brian Theobald
Ruth Liong
Cross Country and Road Committee
Victor Gamperle – Chair
Shona Brown
John Gamblin
Sandie Gamperle
Don Grieg
John Ingles – Secretary
David Lee
Ben Musson
Kevin Prendergast
Lahana Reeves
