Dear members,
After a week off for All-Schools the AV Shield season resumes with competition being held at Knox and Williamstown (Timetables attached, start times to events subject to change depending on entry numbers).
Field events will start at 1pm for both programs, track event start times are staggered with the first event at Williamstown (Men’s Steeple all ages) starting at 12:45pm and the first event at Knox (All Women 3000m) commencing at 1:15pm, if you are competing in either of these track events you must supply a lap scorer otherwise your performance will not be recorded.
All-Schools wrap up
Firstly we would like to say a massive thank you to our members who put their hand up to help with our club duty requirements during last weekend’s All-Schools. By being able to provide a full quota of helpers for the Championships, AV have informed us that it has helped improve the overall quality and efficiency of the competition, and everyone at DAC is to be congratulated for being able to help.
All DAC athletes are to be congratulated on representing the club and their schools with pride and putting their best foot forward in their event(s). Congratulations to the following athletes who won medals:
Gold: Owen Rice (Under 15 Shot Put), Abbey Gartlan (Under 16 Para Discus), Abbey Caldwell (Under 18 800m and 1500m), Declan Carman (Under 18 Discus and Shot Put) and Haimish Lazaro (Under 20 3000m Steeple)
Silver: Abbey Gartlan (Under 16 Para Shot Put), Alessia Wynne (Under 16 Long Jump and 90m Hurdles) and Hannah Williams (Under 16 3000m)
Bronze: Sisley Rosano (Under 14 100m and 200m) and Owen Rice (Under 15 Discus and Hammer)
Victorian Relay Championships update:
Thank you to all athletes and parents who have advised about availability for the upcoming Victorian Relay Championships (Saturday 24th November at Box Hill), so far numbers are looking promising across most age groups but we are still unsure about availability for the 40+ Men and Under 14 Mens and Womens teams. If you haven’t already please contact either Campbell McLennan (40+ teams, 0414533677 or campbell.mclennan@gmail.com) or David Mitchell (all other teams, 0456366046 or david764mitchell@gmail.com)
DAC Christmas Party & Club Handicaps
Don’t forget about our annual Christmas Party and club handicaps evening which is open to all members and their families to attend:
When: Tuesday 18th December
Where: Tom Kelly Athletics Track
Time: please arrive at 5:45pm for a 6pm start to the club handicap events
What to bring: BBQ and drinks will be provided by the club, Men are asked to provide a salad and Women please bring a dessert
Handicap Events (open to Men and Women of all ages and abilities): 100m, 800m and Javelin + fun and games after dinner
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