What a weekend for Yarra Ranges Athletics with 105 Athletes and 22 PBs! It was wet to start and only got wetter on Saturday morning at Morrison Reserve.
That did not deter the 105 athletes and their parents from rocking up for some athletics action. Congrats to the 22 PB’s and everyone for having a go in the limited chance for a run in the morning. All age groups ran 100m and a hardy group of 20 across U11 to U17 ran a 1500m. Huge thanks for all the parents who stepped out in whatever capacity to help bring smiles to the faces and create memories forever.
Information and warm up starts 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.
Two members attended the latest round of JDS, well done Beau McKinnon and Emily Fiedler. Got to lavic.com.au if you would like to know more about the LAV Junior Development Squad (JDS).
Several of our club athletes competed at the School Sport Victoria Secondary State Track and Field Championships last week. Congratulations to Kiara Flavel (Gold in U18 800 and 1500), Mia Strudley (Gold U20 800, Silver U20 400, 1500 and Steeple), Zoe Clarke (Silver in U14 800 and 1500, 5th 400m) and Maddie Laven (4th 3000m). Good luck to all club members competing at the School Sport Victoria Primary State Track and Field Championships this week.
Our seniors ventured to Doncaster Athletics Track and Knox Athletics Track on the weekend for round 3 of AVSL. Results are not yet available due to cancelled rounds in Geelong and Bendigo as a result of flooding. One result that does deserve special mention is ta new club record for 3kg Hammer Throw with Sarah Ebbels throwing a monster 40.13m Well done Sarah!
New members and any 13yo+ athletes wanting to test their track and field skills can join at www.athsvic.org.au. Send enquires to join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au
Training is available to all club members on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and on Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm for our Under 12 athletes. Note that the track is closed on Thursday 27th October for a school carnival.
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!
