By Jamie Strudley
YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS
WHAT a fantastic end to the last week of athletics competition for 2016.
Two medals, a gold and a bronze, at the Little Athletics Victoria State Relay Championships and a Victorian Best Performance.
The Under 9s/Under11s Girls medley team of Charlotte, Alicia, Tiara and Kiara ran a superb medley relay to win the state title in a new Victorian best performance of 2.09.73.
The medley is made up of 2 x 100m, 1 x 200m and 1 x 400m.
Well done girls.
The bronze medal was won by the mixed Under 15s 4x200m relay team of Chelsea, Estelle, Pat and Harry.
An excellent race and some sensational baton changes boght the team home in third palce in a time of 1 46.07.
Well done to all teams for giving your very best at these state championships.
Club results are: Girls Under 9s 4×200 11th 2.28.08, Girls Under 11s 4x100m 16th 1.02.69, Girls 9-11s Medley 1st2.09.73 (VBP), Girls 12-13 Medley 4th 2.04.07, Mixed Under 12 4x200m 6th 2.01.56, Boys u15 4x100m 8th 51.25, Boys u15 4×200 13th 1.55.77, Mixed Under 15s 4×100 12th 53.47, Mixed 4×200 3rd 1.46.07.
Friday night was the final round of Little Athletics for the year.
Excellect weather conditions provided perfect conditions for some PBs, with all the athletes enjoying the night.
The special visitor who arraved mid-competition added to the fun of the evening.
Thanks to all the parents and athletes who helped to set up and pack up. Next round is Saturday, 14 January.
The senior team competed in Round 9 of the AV Shield on Thursday night at a cold, windy Nunawading track.
A small team competed hard with some very good results, contributing towards team wins for the Open Men and Open Women, while the Women Under 16s and Under 14s teams finished close seconds.
The next round is on Saturday, 7 January, at Nunawading.
That is it for 2016.
The club looks forward to seeing you all back again in 2017.
Thanks to all the committee, regular helpers and coaches for all your tireless help and commitment to our club and the sport of athletics.
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