Mercury Bay Athletes Shine

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April 7, 2026

Thank you to our sponsors Placemakers Whitianga, Woolworths Whitianga, Peninsula Concrete Laying and Hireworx Whitianga!

The Whitianga Athletics prize-giving last week brought over 60 children plus their parents and volunteers together. It was a very simple event held outdoors at the Moewai Sports Park. Adults sat on the rails around the grassed area and children were happy with their outdoor setting. The team of volunteers which included organisers, coaches, sausage sizzlers and general helpers are a tribute to this club. Felicia Goloboski as the Secretary, brought everyone together for this annual awards presentation.

　Notable was the presence of one young coach, an MBAS student, Caleb Mahoney, 14 years, who was volunteering under the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme which is available through the Mercury Bay Area School. This work was for his bronze medal yearand there was another young coach involved who could not be present at the awards.

　Felicia gave a special tribute to the volunteers and their sponsors for making the Clubs work with the children possible.

“Without all the following amazing people, we would not be able to function,” said Felicia.

Thank you

Volunteers: Freya Marra – President, Jaimee Morgan – Treasurer, Felicia Golaboski – Secretary, Committee Members – Howard Baker, Maria Johnson, Alana Baker, Sausage Sizzlers – Geoff Mumby and Karen Ash.

Coaches: Shannon Molloy, Gabrielle West, Laila Ramos, Nicola Mahoney, Caleb Mahoney, Riley Flynn, Christine McCahill, Lindsay Ash plus ring-in coaches -Tom McKenzie, Nick Jensen and Martina Odermat.

General Helping Hand: Reuben Davis

Sponsors: Placemakers Whitianga, Woolworths Whitianga, Peninsula Concrete Laying and Hireworx Whitianga.