Our People

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