By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes competed in Australian and Victorian championships during the last week. Emily Fiedler competed for Victoria at the School Sport Australia Primary School Track and Field Championships in Brisbane over the weekend. An excellent 200m PB of 28.71 to finish 8th in her 200m race was followed up with a team bronze in the Medley Relay. Well done Emily.
Harry Norman, Max Savil-Bentley and Olivia Twining all competed at the Victorian 5000m championships, held at Box Hill on Thursday evening. Harry was in the lead group until the last lap finishing a tactical race in 8th place recording 14.15.55. Max, running in the B race set a solid pace from the gun, holding on well to record a PB of 14.56.69 finishing in 9th place.
Olivia was in a stacked Open Women’s championship race. A cautious start saw Olivia finish strong with a time of 18.06.59 to finish 11th.
Our senior team was in action again at round 5 of the AVSL competition, competing at venues in Casey, Meadowglen and Geelong. Unofficial results indicate a well earned round win for the club. Welcome to first time competitor Sharon Cook. Results are:
Women
100m: Ashleigh Rooke 13.14 (4.8); Ciara Willey 14.51 (3.9);
200m: Elisabeth Coffey 30.21 (7.5); Kathi Hewitson 36.91 (-0.5);
800m: Kristina Nackovski 2:32.97; Rori Jones 2:35.29;
1500m: Emilie Garside 8:05.2h;
300m Hurdles: Kathi Hewitson 79.15;
1500m Walk: Emilie Garside 9:57.4h;
Long Jump: Ciara Willey 3.51m; Sharon Cook 2.42m;
Shot Put: Sarah Ebbels 7.44m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 6.14m; Elisabeth Coffey 5.24m;
Discus: 100m: Ashleigh Rooke 13.14 (4.8); Meg Sparkes 24.89m; Hayley Wilkins 23.76m;
Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 32.66m; Ashleigh Rooke 26.67m;Meg Sparkes 16.69m;
Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 32.65m; Kathi Hewitson 21.37m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 21.29m;
Men
100m: Liam Russell 12.39 (3.6); Oliver Duncan 12.76 (1.6);
200m: Craig Hewitson 28.63 (0.9); Bradley McMeeken 39.22 (1.6);
400m: Liam Russell 57.32;
800m: Craig Hewitson 2:47.11; Bradley McMeeken 3:28.39;
1500m: Michael Willey 5:19.5h;
High Jump: Oliver Duncan 1.60m;
Long Jump: Liam Russell 5.37m; Oliver Duncan 5.37m; Michael Willey 3.58m
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
It was another fantastic turnout of athletes and parents for little athletics action on Saturday morning for the always colourful and exciting Club v Club day. Results from the day will be available next week. Over 50 athletes competed at the Box Hill Relays on Sunday, a great warm up for Region Relays in 2 weeks time. Results will be available next week.
We look forward to more personal bests and smiles next Saturday morning 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.
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!
