By Jamie Strudley
YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS
MORRISON Reserve was a busy track and field venue on Saturday as the Yarra Ranges Athletics Club held their regular Little Athletics program on Saturday morning, before hosting Round 5 of the Athletics Victoria AV Shield competition.
The Little Athletics athletes made the most of the calm Saturday morning conditions to record some outstanding results.
They again improved on the skills, technique and fitness developed through the athletics programs at Yarra Ranges.
Plenty of smiling faces was ample evidence that children and parents alike are enjoying the morning.
The senior club then competed on their home track against athletes from other clubs in the eastern suburbs, including powerhouse clubs such as Box Hill, Nunawading, Ringwood and many private school old boys clubs.
Home ground advantage was evident with lots of Yarra Ranges singlets visible in many events.
There were many highlights on the day, with one impressive performance coming from the Open Women’s 4×400 relay team blitzing the field to win. What made it impressive was all members were Under 17. Well done Olivia, Lily P, Lily T and Georgia.
Thanks to Dom, Laura, Kate, Darren, Andrew, Michael, Rob, Jamie and all the other helpers for the hard work to make the day well run and enjoyable to compete in.
The day was capped off with a fun night of music and trivia. Well done to Sophie, Erika and the team for organising an entertaining evening.
For those who attended, thank you and hope you had a great time.
For those who couldn’t make it, the club looks forward to seeing you at the next social event.
Next week’s round of little athletics is a Twilight Round on Friday night. Don’t forget your dress-up and LAV bibs.
Saturday has over 30 Yarra Ranges’ teams competing at EMR Region Relays in Doncaster.
Check website and emails for details and team information.
The seniors next compete on Sunday afternoon at Doncaster.
For information, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check out the Facebook page.
