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.
Organisational Committees
Track and Field Committee
Ruth Liong – Chair
Adrienne Bruce
Terry Lomax
George McNaughton
Paul Nicholls
Martin Scott
Andrew Stark
Ian Thomas
Ieuan van der Peet
Cross Country and Road Committee
Annette Campbell – Chair
Oska Baynes
Shona Brown
John Gamblin
Sandie Gamperle
Victor Gamperle
John Ingles
Peter King
Kevin Prendergast
Daniel Reese
Working Groups
Coaching Working Group
Dion Andrews – Leader
Lockie Campbell
George Edwards
Sam McLean
Marketing Working Group
Sandie Gamperle
Megan Gould
Athletes Pathway Working Group
Ieuan van der Peet – Leader
George McNaughton
Officials Working Working Group
Brian Theobald – Leader
Adrienne Bruce
Avril Davies
Ruth Liong
Paul Nicholls