By Jamie Strudley
Championship Track and Field season has started with four Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes competing at the Little Athletics Victoria Multi Events championships. The warm conditions at the Bendigo Athletics Centre made for challenging conditions, something our athletes excelled in. Some outstanding individual disciplines from the athletes.
Brookley Horsburgh Girls U15 14th 2696pts: Long Jump: 4.16m (345pts); 90m Hurdles: 16.80 (619pts); 200m: 29.83 (494pts); Shot Put: 5.92m (266pts); 800m: 2:43.88 (529pts); Javelin: 10.90m (122pts); High Jump: 1.21m (321pts);
Maisie Coffey Girls U12 10th 958pts: 80m Hurdles: 15.97 (171pts); 800m: 2:57.39 (221pts); 100m: 14.33 (243pts); Shot Put: 5.73m (151pts); Long Jump: 3.39m (172pts);
Zahra Lehmann Girls U10 26th 685pts: 100m: 16.30 (121pts); Shot Put: 5.62m (147pts); Long Jump: 3.41m (174pts); 800m: 3:31.65 (97pts); 60m Hurdles: 13.42 (146pts);
Micah Friend Boys 11-12 Multiclass 2nd 659pts: 400m: 1:51.42 (254pts); 100m: 22.56 (261pts); Long Jump: 1.74m (144pts); Discus: 12.37m (0pts);
The senior team competed in round 9 of the AVSL competition. Some outstanding performances from a small team saw the team top the scoreboard, however, many clubs played their “powerplay” which changed the series ladder. With one round to go YRA is in third place with the top two teams gaining promotion for the 2025-26 season. YRA will need a big turnout from all club members for next week’s final round to give the club a chance of earning promotion.
Emily Pincott showed she is returning to great form leading into the championship season with a high jump of 1.55m, breaking her Women U14 record and equalling the Open Women club record.
Women
100m: Erin Taylor 15.16 (-0.6); Kathi Hewitson 17.39 (-1.3); Erica Purcell 17.81 (+0.0);
200m: Ashleigh Rooke 30.29 (-3.1);
400m: Janna Rodriguez 78.09; Erica Purcell 1:32.99;
1500m Walk: Carolyn Rosenbrock 8:23.7h; Emilie Garside 9:49.2h;
Discus: Hayley Wilkins 28.37m; Ashleigh Rooke 27.01m; Meg Sparkes 26.41m;
Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 32.91m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 28.49m; Meg Sparkes 15.21m;
High Jump: Emily Pincott 1.55m; Lauren Nankervis 1.15m;
Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 32.69m; Lauren Nankervis 18.75m; Meg Sparkes 16.84m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 14.23m;
Long Jump: Lauren Nankervis 3.92m; Erin Taylor 3.91m; Emily Pincott 3.63m; Kathi Hewitson 2.99m;
Shot Put: Hayley Wilkins 8.83m; Ashleigh Rooke 7.81m; Meg Sparkes 6.33m;
Men
100m: Blake Saloyedoff 13.53; Daniel Gibbs 13.69 (-1.2); Joseph Johnston 14.16 (-1.1); Ilikimi Tove 15.13 (-1.1); Peter Willmott 15.72 (-1.9);
400m: Blake Saloyedoff 60.11; Daniel Gibbs 61.26; Ilikimi Tove 74.03; Craig Hewitson 74.19; Peter Willmott 76.58;
1500m: Daniel Gibbs 4:52.9h; Blake Saloyedoff 4:55.6h; Craig Hewitson 5:49.6h; Peter Willmott 6:20.8h;
Hammer: Ash Almond 24.70m; Dale Bullen 26.25m;
Javelin: Ash Almond 51.60m; Dale Bullen 37.03m; Ilikimi Tove 23.00m;
Long Jump: Daniel Gibbs 4.64m; Ash Almond 4.42m; Ilikimi Tove 4.12m; Craig Hewitson 3.22m;
Officials: Carolyn Rosenbrock
Olivia Twining prepared for upcoming championships with a convincing win at the Victorian Country Track and Field Championships last weekend. Olivia ran 11.19.22 for her opening 3000m Steeplechase for the season.
The Saturday morning competition was back to the normal full fields as families returned from holidays. Some excellent performances from athletes with a few PB’s. Great to see everyone trying their best as we prepare to host the region (EMR) Track and Field Championships in two weeks time. This week’s round will be a ‘Choose your own event’ round. Be sure to nominate your five events by midnight on Thursday, an email has been sent to all members with instructions.
Training for 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 the 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!
