By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes, competing for their school, took on the states best at weekend 2 of the Victorian All Schools track & Field Championships, held at Lakeside Stadium. Many athletes were backing up from outstanding performance in weekend 1. Standout performances came from Kiara Flavel and Bradley McMeeken. Kiara took out the Women Under 18 800 and 1500 double with another impressive front running effort. Bradley backed up the two gold medals in week 1 with two more in week 2 over 200m and 800m. Other medalists were Maddie Laven, Sarah Ebbels, Rori Jones and Mia Strudley. Results from weekend 2 are:
Bradley McMeeken MPara 15 200 1st 37.37, 800 1st 3.23.98
Mitchell Pointon M14 800 6th Heat 2.26.29
Zoe Clarke W14 800 8th 2.26.47
Kayla Paton W14 200 4th Semi 27.8
Kristina Nackovski W15 800 8th Heat 2.32.52
Kiara Flavel W18 800 1st 2.12.87
Ashleigh Rooke W18 200 4th Heat 27.99
Maddie Laven 2nd W18 3000 10.45.37
Sarah Ebbels W18 Hammer Throw 2nd 40.98m
Mia Strudley W20 800 1st 2.28.35
Rori Jones W20 800 2nd 2.30.34
A big thank you to the Ebbel, Pointon, McMeeken, Strudley, Flavel, Nackovski, Laven, Clarke, Jones and Willey families who performed club helpers duties over the two weekends.
Congratulations to Emily Fiedler for an outstanding performance at the Victorian Primary School Track and Field Championships held at Lakeside Stadium last week. Emily finished 4th in the 200m final in a swift 28.73 seconds.
Little Athletics was back for our Under 6 to Under 17 athletes, with warm sunshine finally bathing Morrison Reserve. Another fun filled morning of athletics as our athlete chased PB’s in walks, hurdles and 200m as well as jumping and throwing events. Competition continues this Saturday with information and warm up starting at 8.45am ready for the start of competition at 9.00am. If you, or someone you know, wants to join in the fun registration is at www.lavic.com.au.
Our seniors return to AVSL action this weekend hoping to improve our current second place on the ladder. New members and any 13yo+ athletes wanting to test their track and field skills can join at www.athsvic.org.au. Send enquiries to join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au
Training is available to all club members on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and on Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm for our Under 12 athletes.
Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability. For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!
