By Jamie Strudley
A huge week of competition for Yarra Ranges Athletics with members representing the club at Little Athletics EMR Region relays and seniors at Vic Milers and round 5 of AVSL.
The Little Athletics athletes finally had the opportunity to represent the club this week at the Region Relay Championships, a qualifier for the Victorian Little Athletics Relay Championships. Tough conditions at Box Hill but YRA managed to secure five Gold, three Silver and five Bronze, and hopefully lots of teams progressing to State Champs in December. All the runners and teams were amazing with no scratchings on the day and hopefully lots of fun in teams with their mates.
A shout out to three of YRA’s multiclass runners who were part of an EMR team that came a close second to Ringwood in the 4x200m and 4x100m. Hopefully they get a rematch at States!
Big thanks to the Age Leaders who coordinated their teams, and also our parent volunteers who had to put in overtime due to the program unfortunately running well behind. Results are:
Girls17 Medley Relay: 2:43.28 (1st); 4x100m: 55.46 (2nd); 4x200m: 2:03.09 (1st);
Female 16 Medley Relay: 2:48.42 (1st);
Female 15 4x100m: 57.02 (2nd);4x200m: 1:55.15 (1st);
Female 14 Medley Relay: 2:50.69 (3rd); 3:08.50 (5th); 4x100m: 63.98 (7th); 57.46 (3rd); 4x200m: 2:14.79 (7th); 2:01.77 (3rd);
Female 13 Medley Relay: 2:54.14 (5th); 4x100m: 59.54 (7th); 4x200m: 2:06.09 (5th);
Female 12 Medley Relay: 3:08.97 (9th); 3:15.56 (11th); 4x100m: 62.93 (7th); 70.23 (10th); 4x200m: 2:10.22 (7th); 2:32.70 (12th);
Female 11 Medley Relay: 3:13.91 (4th); 3:34.04 (8th); 4x100m: 63.29 (3rd); 74.58 (11th); 4x200m: 2:14.18 (2nd); 2:33.80 (9th);
Female 10 Medley Relay: 3:16.57 (5th); 4x100m: 67.49 (6th); 4x200m: 2:23.22 (6th);
Female 09 Medley Relay: 3:37.23 (6th); 4x100m: 73.47 (6th); 4x200m: 2:35.57 (4th);
Male 12 Medley Relay: 2:46.06 (4th); 4x100m: 61.33 (10th); 58.02 (5th); 4x200m: 2:08.76 (11th); 2:02.03 (4th);
Male 11 Medley Relay: 3:12.02 (7th); 4x100m: 64.73 (9th); 4x200m: 2:22.82 (8th);
Male 10 Medley Relay: 3:11.40 (7th); 3:32.52 (12th); 4x100m: 64.24 (4th); 72.97 (13th); 4x200m: 2:48.27 (11th); 2:19.75 (8th);
Male 09 Medley Relay: 3:22.01 (7th); 3:51.81 (12th); 4x100m: 74.94 (11th); 68.68 (6th); 4x200m: 2:46.57 (11th); 2:28.17 (6th);
Mixed 09 4x100m: 67.73 (1st); 4x200m: 2:42.18 (12th);
Mixed 10 4x100m: 76.25 (14th); DNS; 65.78 (6th); 4x200m: DNS; 2:22.88 (5th);
Mixed 11 4x100m: 63.86 (6th); 73.36 (13th); 4x200m: 2:20.18 (8th); 2:36.09 (11th);
Mixed 12 4x100m: 67.68 (13th); 57.71 (3rd); 4x200m: 2:07.61 (5th); 2:18.26 (12th);
Mixed 13 4x100m: 58.33 (4th); 4x200m: 1:59.00 (4th);
The senior squad were in action at round 5 of AVSL in Frankston. The under 20 women’s team continued their domination again winning their age group for the round, while the open women finished second. Results are:
Women
200m: Camden Hewitson 27.85 (5.9); Ashleigh Rooke 28.80 (4.1); Taryn Bourke 29.83 (3.3); Shani Bullard 31.98 (5.9);
3000m Walk: Carolyn Rosenbrock 17:49.6h;
Discus: Meg Sparkes 26.60m; Hayley Wilkins 22.72m;
Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 34.05m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 31.27m; Camden Hewitson 26.94m; Kathi Hewitson 21.55m;
High Jump: Emily Pincott 1.48m; Shani Bullard 1.28m; Erin Taylor 1.28m; Ashleigh Rooke 1.18m;
Javelin: Meg Sparkes 16.76m; Hayley Wilkins 34.06m;
Shot Put: Camden Hewitson 10.70m; Hayley Wilkins 8.63m; Ashleigh Rooke 8.06m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 7.16m; Shani Bullard 6.63m; Sarah Ebbels 6.50m; Erin Taylor 5.99m; Lily Messom 5.56m; Kathi Hewitson 5.01m
Triple Jump: Camden Hewitson 10.12m Shani Bullard 8.23m; Erin Taylor 8.19m; Ashleigh Rooke 7.48m; Lily Messom 6.77m; Kathi Hewitson 6.48m;
Men
200m: Liam Russell 23.29 (3.1); Oliver Duncan 24.07 (4.6); Blake Saloyedoff 26.22 (2.3); Joseph Johnston 28.37 (1.0); Pete Willmott 31.44 (1.4);
800m: Liam Russell 2:07.31; Daniel Gibbs 2:15.65; Blake Saloyedoff 2:16.32; Craig Hewitson 2:45.90; Pete Willmott 2:55.49;
Discus: Dale Bullen 31.75m;
High Jump: Oliver Duncan 1.68m; Pete Willmott 1.13m;
Javelin: Dale Bullen 41.70m; Ilikimi Tove 25.64m;
Shot Put: Craig Hewitson 7.68m; Pete Willmott 7.65m; Liam Russell 7.32m;
Long Jump: Ilikimi Tove 3.59m;
Triple Jump: Oliver Duncan 10.92m; Craig Hewitson 6.97m;
Officials: Carolyn Rosenbrock;
Seven club athletes competed in the opening Vic Milers meet for the season. 3000m events for all athletes, all taking the opportunity to chase PB’s. Briar Keyser ran a 30 second PB to record a new club U20 record of 10.46.39. Results are:
Women 3000m: Olivia Twining 10:03.82; Grace Muller 10:44.15; Briar Keyser 10:46.39; Rori Jones 11:45.92;
Men 3000m: Max Savill-Bentley 8:30.13; Luke Hunter 9:41.21; Sam Arnold 10:12.12;
A belated congratulations to Sam Arnold for his effort in the Melbourne Marathon. Sam missed the club record by three seconds when recording 2 hours 43.35.
This weekend it’s a return to normal Little Athletics competition on Saturday morning. Watch the socials for any early events. The seniors are competing in the AV State Relay Championships at Doncaster.
Training for our little athletes five-12yo takes place on Tuesdays from 4-5pm. 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.
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