Athletes well on track

YARRA Ranges Athletics held its latest round of the 2014 season on Friday night at Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn. Excellent fields provided the perfect opportunity for athletes to achieve personal bests with some going a step further and breaking club records.
There were growing numbers of athletes competing each week and support given to new and old athletes as they continue to learn the various track and field skills, compete against and laugh with each other.
EMR relays were held at Doncaster track on Sunday. A small team represented Yarra Ranges Athletics at this year’s event with all athletes enjoying the fun that only relays can bring. Of particular note were the performances of the athletes new to relays including Sharnie Kerr, Indigo Linde, Tim Glenn, Joel Ryan, Nick Peto, Cameron Willmott and Taj Linde.
Club athletes won four gold medals in Girls 9-11 Medley, Girls 12-13 Medley, Boys 12-13 Medley and Mixed 13 4x100m. The Girls 9-11 Medley team and the Girls 12-13 Medley team also broke the state record.
Yarra Ranges Athletics is exceptionally proud of all the athletes who competed at the EMR Region relays, and grateful to their parents for spending a warm Sunday afternoon at the track; to all the officials and coaches who helped make the day as enjoyable as it was and to Rob and Kate Van Duuren for managing the team so well.
The seniors competed at the first Zone v Zone meeting held at Casey Fields. Results are not currently available, but will be updated on the group’s website.
The next round of little athletics is on Saturday.
Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. Visit www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.