By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes were in action at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Adelaide over the weekend.
Sarah Ebbels was the first club athlete competing. A fantastic personal best of 35.14m to finish 20th in a very competitive Women Under 20 Hammer Throw competition.
Friday was day two of the Australian Track and Field Championships in Adelaide. Yarra Ranges Athletics had two athletes competing. Ash Almond was near his best in Open Men’s Javelin qualifying, throwing a massive 51.28m to finish 16th.
The final event of the day saw Olivia Twining competing in the Open Women’s 3000m steeplechase. In a field stacked with Olympians, Olivia ran close to her season best to finish 13th in 11.22.56.
So good to see the club’s athletes competing against the nation’s best. The championships continue this week with Brigette Rice (1500 and 3000) and Zoe Clarke (800) competing.
This coming Saturday is the opening round of the Yarra Ranges Cross Country season with round 1 at Lillydale Lake. Warm up at 8.45am with the first event starting at 9am. Anyone able to help please contact the club on info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au
Cross country training for under 12-year-olds will start up on Tuesday evenings in April, with the club cross country season starting 20 April. Seniors training (13yo plus) is on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve. Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.
Go to www.lavic.com.au or www.athsvic.org.au or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about events and registration. Cross Country is coming!
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!
