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Keith and Caroline Marshall received a long service award at the 2019 Northland Secondary School Athletics competition, where they were described as the ‘heart and soul’ of athletics in Wellsford.
The pair has been involved in and coached Wellsford Athletics and Harriers for over 40 years and are said to have turned up to every event.
They even represent Wellsford on the athletics committee in Whangarei.
Keith is still coaching and his athletes came first and second in the cross country at the 2019 Northland Secondary Sport Athletics competition.
The Marshalls are also the organisers of the Te Hana Road Race, Hoteo Cross Country and the Wilkinson Road Race.
Rodney College sport coordinator Maria Northin, who nominated the Marshalls, said in her speech that after coaching so many generations that have gone onto national success, the Marshalls are irreplaceable.
“They are our chief timekeepers at all events and they continue to encourage and coach our students who need a little extra help with their technique.
“They have a real passion for what they do and never let bad health or bad weather get in the way, and they do it all because they love helping students.”
