The athlete retention scheme that was first trialled during the summer 2009 season for the club's under 17, under 20 and senior athletes will be continued for another year!

The retention scheme is a performance incentive program in which eligible athletes will be rewarded for every new personal best they achieve.

The retention scheme was introduced to combat the high drop out rate of athletes in the 15 to 20 age range, as well as reward senior members for their continued support.

Personal bests at all performance standards will be rewarded, though those achieved at the various "Power of 10" levels will receive higher rewards, with the reward amounts increasing as the athlete's performance levels improve.

The reward structure overview is shown below, with detailed charts available on the rewards page showing the performance required at each event for each reward level.



The committee have organised full 3rd party funding for the reward payouts, so the retention scheme will have no financial cost to the club.

Reward cheques will be presented to eligible athletes at the end of the season, at the annual awards presentation evening.

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