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.
Fundraising Manager – Eddie Cropley
Eddie is responsible for all our fundraising and sponsorship activities within the sport.
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.
Board Members
Board Members
Board Chair: Andrew Stark
Avril Davies
Katherine Ewer (elected 2023)
Tony Fallon (elected 2023)
Victor Gamperle
Michael Henstock (elected 2023)
Tim Jones
Paul Nicholls
Elected by the Board
Board Treasurer – Victor Gamperle)
Board Secretary – Tony Fallon
Board Minute Secretary – Liz van Til
Organisational Committees
Track and Field Committee
Ruth Liong – Chair
Adrienne Bruce – Secretary
Terry Lomax
George McNaughton
Paul Nicholls
Martin Scott
Andrew Stark
Brian Theobald
Cross Country and Road Committee
Annette Campbell – Chair
Oska Baynes
Shona Brown
John Gamblin
Sandie Gamperle
Victor Gamperle
Don Grieg
John Ingles
David Lee
Ben Musson
Kevin Prendergast – Secretary
Lahana Reeves
Working Groups
Currently we are investigating the need for these Working Groups.
Coaching Working Group
Marketing Working Group
Athletes Pathway Working Group
Officials Working Working Group
Brian Theobald – Leader
Adrienne Bruce
Avril Davies
Ruth Liong
Paul Nicholls
