President's Report: November 2024

November 28, 2024

november, 2024

November has been jammed packed with nine events on our calendar being held around the country. Our Marketing Coordinator Kate has certainly been kept on her toes this past month covering them all!

The weather is heating up and we have seen a few events affected. Just this past weekend we saw GPT miler having to stop the race as medical teams were overwhelmed by runners suffering heat illness and it was not safe to continue. We applaud them for making this tough decision in the best interest of the runners. Coast to Kosci also saw a handful of runners taken to hospital, which outlines the importance to look after yourselves and your fellow runners out there as summer approaches.

Last weekend the 50km National Championships was held up on the Gold Coast at the GC50. This event is also host to the Athletics Australia 50km Road Championships. There were some outstanding performances on yet another hot day, with an unfortunate close-to-the-finish line collapse by AUTRA member and 50km AUS representative Tom Brimelow who was leading the race. We are glad to say that he is okay. Again, it highlights the need for caution in the heat. Congratulations to the 2024 50km National Champions Matt Cooper and Maddyson Mallet.

Next week our 100km Australian Team heads off to Bangalore, India to compete on 7 December at the IAU 100km World Championships and we wish them all the very best. We will provide a link on the Facebook page for you to follow their progress.

With a month left of 2024 we still have four more events to follow before we kick off 2025 – I hope you are all starting to study the 2025 calendar and plan your year as we have some cracking events listed!

Our new AUTRA merch has hit the shores and will be ready for ordering soon so watch this space, it will be hopefully before Christmas so you have some good stocking fillers.

Just a reminder that applications close on 1 December if you wish to apply to be an AUTRA Endorsed Coach for 2025. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or apply here.

If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas head over to our Member Benefits page and grab some great bargains with your AUTRA membership discount from our partners.

That’s if from me for November, thank you to all of our members and of course our volunteers for your continued support.

Simone Hayes, President

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Team Manager 2025 IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships

By Gary Mullins • September 8, 2025

Location : Bangkok, Thailand Dates : November 21 - 24 2025 Role Type : Volunteer Position Time Commitment : Pre event planning + Travel Application Deadline : 17th September 2025 Thank you for your interest in supporting the Australian team for the 2025 IAU Asian 100k Championships. This role goes far beyond logistics. It’s about leadership, inclusion, and creating a positive, empowering environment for athletes competing on the world stage. AUTRA is committed to opening doors for those outside traditional pathways. We strongly encourage applications from coaches, former athletes, club leaders, volunteers, and passionate community members. You don’t need to have served on a board or managed a team before as we’re looking for people who genuinely care, are highly organised, and can proudly represent our athletes and country. Role Overview As Team Manager, you’ll work closely with AUTRA President Gary Mullins and Vice President Geoff Russell to prepare and support the national team before and during the championship. Pre-Departure Australia Act as the main contact for selected athletes and crew Assist with final entry forms and travel planning Prepare a Championships Agenda in alliance with the Team Managers Agreement Document Coordinate flights, uniforms, and team communications Help identify and organise crew support Attend online team planning meetings On the Ground in Thailand Be present and ready as athletes arrive Ensure all athlete needs are met so they can focus fully on their race Attend all technical meetings and represent the team professionally Coordinate team attendance at the opening and closing ceremonies Ensure the team and crew are prepared, organised, and calm Address any issues that arise with efficiency and discretion Provide hands on leadership and moral support throughout the race Support Provided Accommodation in Bangkok for 3 - 4 nights will be provided by AUTRA An official team uniform will be supplied A volunteer allowance of $1500 will be provided to acknowledge your time and service during the championship period. What You’ll Need Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational ability under pressure A calm, inclusive, and athlete first mindset Commitment to AUTRA’s Code of Conduct Member of AUTRA Applying To apply for the role of Team Manager please CLICK HERE and fill out the Application Form. Applications Close at 5pm 17th September 2025. Selection Process Following the application deadline, the AUTRA Committee will review all submissions and select the most suitable candidate. All applicants will be contacted by Gary Mullins within 7 days of applications closing. Gary Mullins AUTRA President