By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes enjoyed perfect conditions over the weekend as they continued their preparations for upcoming championships.
Our Little Athletics competition was flat out on Saturday morning. Athletes got to choose the events they wanted to do, as practice for next weekend’s Eastern Region Track and Field Championships, to be held on our track in Mt Evelyn. Fantastic performances and PB’s will have athletes confident of more PB’s at next weekend’s championships.
Our seniors had a busy week. Thursday night saw three club athletes travel to Aberfeldie for the Vic Milers competition which included the Victorian Open Mile Championship.
Olivia Twining was a convincing winner of the Women’s B race breaking the club record in the process. Her time of 5 mins 2.94 broke the previous club record by over six seconds. Zoe Clarke finished 8th in the women’s C Race, breaking the club Under 16 record in the process with her time of 5 min 22.00.
Craig Hewitson continued his great form with a solid run over 800m, finishing 7th with a time of 2.33.77. Great to see the return to the track from Mia Strudley, running a solid 800 in 2.34.46, we look forward to seeing her back in YRA colours soon.
The final round of the AVSL competition was held on Saturday afternoon at Casey Fields. Some outstanding performances from our team to finish 7th on the day with some other teams fielding big numbers and playing their powerplay. Our Senior team will finish the AVSL season in 5th place.
Records continued to tumble though. Erin Taylor broke the women’s U20 100m hurdle record with her time of 21.07. The record had stood since 2017.
Oliver Duncan broke his 110m hurdle record for the second consecutive week, this time also breaking the 20 second barrier with a time of 19.88 seconds.
Anne-Marie Ebbels broke her own Women 50+ Javelin record, throwing the spear 15.83m.
AVSL round 10 results are:
Women
100m: Ashleigh Rooke 14.43 (-1.4); Lily Messom 15.64 (-3.7); Erin Taylor 15.65 (-2.5); Kathi Hewitson 17.85 (-3.7);
400m: Ashleigh Rooke 71.77;
1500m: Emilie Garside 8:11.01;
100m Hurdles: Erin Taylor 21.07 (-1.6);
2000m Walk: Carolyn Rosenbrock 11:19.0h; Emilie Garside 12:57.0h;
Discus: Meg Sparkes 29.55m; Hayley Wilkins 26.27m;
Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 33.96m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 29.42m; Camden Hewitson 27.85m; Kathi Hewitson 23.58m;
Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 33.39m; Ashleigh Rooke 23.75m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 15.83m; Kathi Hewitson 9.12m;
Long Jump: Erin Taylor 3.97m; Ashleigh Rooke 3.79m; Lily Messom 3.13m;
Shot Put: Hayley Wilkins 8.44m; Meg Sparkes 6.53m;
Men
100m: Oliver Duncan 12.52 (-3.3); Blake Saloyedoff 13.63 (-3.1); Daniel Gibbs 14.03 (-3.6); Joseph Johnston 14.17 (-3.6); Craig Hewitson 14.45 (-3.3); Ilikimi Tove 16.01 (-3.0);
400m: Blake Saloyedoff 59.36; Oliver Duncan 59.56; Daniel Gibbs 60.86; Craig Hewitson 63.56;
Joseph Johnston 67.72; Ilikimi Tove 79.69;
1500m: Ky Harris 4:36.66; Daniel Gibbs 4:48.43; Blake Saloyedoff 4:51.08;
110m Hurdles: Oliver Duncan 19.88 (-1.8);
Hammer: Dale Bullen 25.14m; Ash Almond 17.64m;
Javelin: Ash Almond 52.41m; Dale Bullen 39.35m; Ilikimi Tove 27.59m; Craig Hewitson 14.14m;
Long Jump: Daniel Gibbs 4.80m; Blake Saloyedoff 4.74m; Ash Almond 4.08m; Craig Hewitson 3.97m; Ilikimi Tove 3.96m;
Officials: Carolyn Rosenbrock;
There will be no Saturday morning competition as we host the region (EMR) Track and Field Championships.
Training for our little athletes five-12yo takes place on Tuesdays from 4-5pm with event specific training (where possible) for those competing at Region championships. All registered and trial members are welcome. Please check our website for more training session details.
Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability. New members and anyone interested in trialling are always welcome.
Go to www.lavic.com.au or www.athsvic.org.au or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about membership, events and registration.
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!
