By Jamie Strudley
Morrison Reserve hosted round 3 of the Athletics Victoria AVSL competition. Over 300 athletes from around the state travelled to Australia’s most picturesque athletics track for an afternoon of interclub athletics. The sun came out as well to make for a great afternoon of athletics.
Yarra Ranges Athletics had a big turn out of athletes that resulted in some excellent team points and an overall team win in the division. Top points scorers were Zoe Clarke and Olivia Twining, both amassing more than 1000 points. Performance of the day went to Uli Homann and Jane Pointon who kept the canteen running from 8am through to 6pm. An awesome effort. Thanks also to all the club helpers who volunteered their time to ensure the day went smoothly.
Briar Keyser broke a seven year old record in the Under 20 Women’s 3000m running 11.09.54. We had four Little Athletics athletes take the opportunity to see what all the fun is about by trialling in some events. Well done to Arden Simpson, Karlie Van Zyl, Tori Kincaid and Janna Rodriguez. Results are:
Women
200m: Emily Fiedler 27.46 (1.2); Georgia Boundy 27.86 (-1.0); Ashleigh Rooke 28.34 (+0.0); Zoe Clarke 28.66 (+0.0); Camden Hewitson 29.02 (-2.6); Hannah Collier 29.81 (-1.7); Rori Jones 30.04 (-2.2); Brookley Horsburgh 30.90 (-2.2); Taryn Bourke 30.66 (-0.7); Erin Taylor 31.04 (-2.6); Shani Bullard 31.10 (-1.7); Arden Simpson 31.56; Karlie Van Zyl 31.87; Lily Messom 34.94 (-0.0);
800m: Olivia Twining 2:23.78; Zoe Clarke 2:28.29; Rori Jones 2:30.88; Brookley Horsburgh 2:48.86; Tori Kincaid 2:53.46; Lily Clarke 2:54.18;
3000m: Olivia Twining 10:44.31; Briar Keyser 11:09.54; Bonnie Morris 12:17.26; Rori Jones 12:30.30; Lily Clarke 12:35.94; Arden Simpson 13:45.29; Elisabeth Coffey 14:31.26; Erica Purcell 17:24.71;
5000m: Grace Muller 19:10.67;
200m Hurdles: Janna Rodriguez 46.51
2000m Walk: Emilie Garside 11:57.5h;
4x400m: Yarra Ranges 4:28.14 (Taryn Bourke, Ash Rooke, Hannah Collier, Zoe Clarke); 4:44.27 Rori Jones, Grace Muller, Briar Keyser, Olivia Twining); 5:07.57 (Janna Rodriguez, Lily Messom, Camden Hewitson, Lily Clarke);
Discus: Hayley Wilkins 30.04m; Meg Sparkes 28.81m;
Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 35.76m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 28.26m; Camden Hewitson 25.59m; Kathi Hewitson 16.99m; Meg Sparkes 16.53m;
High Jump: Olivia Twining 1.32m; Shani Bullard 1.32m; Erin Taylor 1.32m; Katrina Winger 1.27m; Ashleigh Rooke 1.27m;
Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 32.73m; Meg Sparkes 18.92m;
Shot Put: Camden Hewitson 10.47m; Ashleigh Rooke 8.05m; Hayley Wilkins 7.73m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 7.10m; Shani Bullard 6.88m; Sarah Ebbels 6.88m; Hannah Collier 6.77m; Meg Sparkes 6.45m; Lauren Nankervis 6.01m; Lily Messom 5.53m; Kathi Hewitson 4.76m;
Triple Jump: Camden Hewitson 9.68m; Zoe Clarke 8.81m; Olivia Twining 8.79m; Shani Bullard 8.74m; Ashleigh Rooke 8.64m; Arden Simpson 8.62m
Lauren Nankervis 7.41m; Katrina Winger 7.61m; Lily Messom 6.82m; Kathi Hewitson 5.31m;
Men
200m: Liam Russell 24.04; Oliver Duncan 25.00 (-0.3); Blake Saloyedoff 26.85 (-1.1); Mitchell Pointon 27.01 (-3.2); Joseph Johnston 28.40 (0.1); Ilikimi Tove 32.00 (-0.8);
800m: Harry Norman 1:57.02; Max Savill-Bentley 2:05.72; Daniel Gibbs 2:16.03; Mitchell Pointon 2:17.22; Blake Saloyedoff 2:17.34; Ilikimi Tove 2:47.62;
3000m: Angus Norman 9:12.93; Harry Norman 9:13.60; Max Savill-Bentley 9:33.72; Liam Russell 10:24.12;
5000m: Matthew Morrison 19:11.10; Bryan Ackerly 24:25.24;
4x400m: Yarra Ranges 3:47.19 (Oliver Duncan, Tynan Mims, Mitch Pointon, Liam Russell); 4:18.63 (Joseph Johnston, Daniel Gibbs, Ash Almond, Max Savill-Bentley);
Discus: Ash Almond 30.56m;
Hammer: Dale Bullen 25.45m;
High Jump: Oliver Duncan 1.72m; Ilikimi Tove 1.22m;
Javelin: Ash Almond 52.13m;
Shot Put: Ash Almond 9.51m; Dale Bullen 8.95m; Ilikimi Tove 6.24m;
Triple Jump: Oliver Duncan 10.68m; Mitchell Pointon 10.25m;
Thanks also to club officials: Carolyn Rosenbrock and Jamie Strudley who also earned team points for official’s duty.
A rainy start to Saturday meant a reduced program of athletics for the Little Athletics competition. The weather did not deter the fun and excitement shown by the athletes as they took to their events with plenty of enthusiasm. Check socials and other messaging for the canteen duty age group for round 4 and any early events.
Bree C and Brock P represented Eastern Metro at the 60th Anniversary Region Challenge in Geelong on Sunday. Bree won her 1500m and Brock won High Jump and third in Long Jump.
YRA had two athletes compete in the Melbourne Marathon 10km event last weekend. Harry Norman finished in an impressive fourth place and new club record, running 29.26. Tynan Mims was not far behind in ninth place recording 31.13.
Training for our little athletes five-12yo takes place on Tuesdays from 4-5pm. All registered and trial members are welcome. Pole Vault training for those interested will be on this Friday from 5.30pm. 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!
