By JAMIE STRUDLEY
YARRA Ranges Athletics club’s final round of the summer was held in near perfect conditions. An excellent turnout of athletes took to the track in search of personal bests in the club’s “choose your event” day.
The day also represented the final round of little athletics for under-15 athletes this year and they will now move onto the senior ranks. It was great to see James Laven, Emily Noonan, Amy Veenendaal, Lateisha Willis, Jess Ford, Heidi Mann, Tailor Pace and Chloe Leenen make the most of it by having fun in their unique costumes on the day. The club looks forward to recognising their achievements at a presentation evening on 11 April, and seeing them in Yarra Ranges Athletics colours again next season.
Next week, the club has 24 athletes competing at the state Little Athletics track and field championships, at Lakeside Stadium over the weekend. Good luck to all athletes.
The Australian open age track and field championships are being held next weekend in Brisbane. Good luck to Veida Somerville, representing the club at the championships in the 3000m steeplechase.
The cross-country season starts on 11 April, with the club annual meeting and Little Athletics presentation night that evening. The annual “Lake but not as you know it Fun Run” will be held on Sunday 19 April.
More details and information regarding upcoming events are on the club website. New members of all ages and abilities are welcomed.
Visit the website www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.
