Athletics NZ Representatives '2005'

Mt Albert Grammar Athletics Sprint Coach Steve Erkkila has also been selected to be the sprint coach of the NZ Pacific Games team along with his daughter Jenna Erkkila, Andrea Koenen, Rachel Peters all part the Mt Albert Grammar Sprinting Academy

Andrea Koenen - Grade 16, 200m, 200m hurdles, high jump, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay Jenna Erkkila - Grade 16, 100m, long jump, triple jump, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay Rachel Peeters - Grade 14, 100m, 200m, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay Photo Copyright: Mt Albert Grammar School

Three Mount Albert Grammar Students have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Pacific Games to be held in Melbourne. Over 30 countries from throughout the Pacific Basin region including China, USA and South Africa will be competing. The team will be housed at the Games Village from November 26 to December 4, 2005. 

The girls selected are:

Andrea Koenen - Grade 16, 200m, 200m hurdles, high jump, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay 
Jenna Erkkila - Grade 16, 100m, long jump, triple jump, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay
Rachel Peeters - Grade 14, 100m, 200m, 4 x 100m relay, long jump relay

Mt Albert Grammar Athletics Sprint Coach Steve Erkkila (pictured) has also been selected to be the sprint coach of the NZ Pacific Games team.