By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes were in action at the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Adelaide last week. Events for athletes from U13 through to U18 age groups made for a busy week of athletics.
Zoe Clarke competed in the U16 Girls 800m. Zoe ran a fantastic race in a very tough heat, missing qualification to the final running 2.26.06.
Brigette Rice was competing in the Women U18 3000m and 1500m finals. Brigette ran a brave race in her 3000m to record 10.41.98. She backed up the following day in the 1500m running a solid race to record 4.49.22
Our Saturday morning cross country season got under way on Saturday morning. Heavy fog over Lilydale Lake made for an interesting start to the day. A good turnout of athletes and parents made for a fun morning of cross country. Results will be available later in the week.
This coming Saturday will be at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream for round 2. Warm up at 8.45am with the first event starting at 9.00am. Anyone able to help with course set up (from 7.30am), timing, recording or pack up please contact the club on info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au or let us know on Saturday.
Opening round of the Athletics Victoria XCR season is this coming weekend. YRA has entered several teams and look forward to opening the season with some good results.
Cross country training for all club members us on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm. 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 here!
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.
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