Doncaster Newsletter – Victorian T&F Championships Week 1 18/2/2022-20/2/2022
The first weekend of the Victorian Championships was a memorable one for Doncaster, with five gold, four silver and four bronze medals plus two club records and many personal best and national qualifying performances.
As expected, Alessia Wynne won back-to-back Under 20 Women’s 100 metres hurdles title, while Liam McLennan won the Under 18 5000m walk, Anthony Jordan won gold in the Under 20 Para 100 metres, and Stephanie Ratcliffe defended her Open Hammer Throw title, winning by almost 10m.
However, Thomas Reynolds put in a stand-out performance, winning a hotly-contested Under 20 Men’s 400 metres in a new PB of 47.7,lowering the Under 18 club record he set at AVSL in December and breaking the Under 20 club record of 48.07 set by A. Wilcox in 1988.
Other notable performances included:
- Matthew Parrott’s decision to focus on the 100m over the 400m paid dividends when he defeated more fancied rivals to claim bronze in 11.20
- Josh Ascar winning silver and running another PB and national qualifier in just his third attempt at the 2000m steeple
- Petra Edwards’ return from injury took a big hop, step and jump forward with a silver medal in the Under 20 Triple Jump
- Personal best performances from Charlotte Senior, Lachlan and Aiden Marasco (1500m), Max McCool (100m), Jasmine Smith (Hammer Throw), Shakira Harding (90m Hurdles), Eliza Chivers (High Jump), Hayden Lloyd (Triple Jump) and Lucy Kearney, Will Katic, Peter Holland and Christian Zapris (400m)
- And first time state final appearances by Anika Selvaratnam, Christian Zapris, Alex Lloyd, Hayden Lloyd, John Curry, Bella Fary and Alessandra Flynn.
Also, a huge thank you to the following families/parents who assisted with our club helper duties throughout the weekend: Rohan White, Murray Harding/Sonia Brito, Olivia Katic, David Wynne, Michael Gallagher, Andy Parrott, Ben Jordan, Jo Holland, Leighton Kearney, Piri Edwards and Josh Ascar. Your time and efforts are hugely appreciated by DAC, AV, the officials and the athletes.
States continue this coming weekend at Lakeside with a large contingent of our 800m runners, discus throwers and long jumpers looking to add to the impressive medal and PB tally.
50th anniversary reminder!
Our 50th anniversary gala is fast approaching!
If you haven’t already, make sure you book tickets ASAP to avoid missing out!
Event details:
Saturday April 30th 7pm
Manningham Hotel & Club
1 Thompsons Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105
Two course meal and drinks included
Adults: $105
U/18: $70
Family options available
Dress: Cocktail
Tables of 10-12 (Please contact us to arrange a table)
By tickets via www.dac50thanniversary.eventbrite.com.au
RSVP by Sunday 10th April
Cross Country calendar released
AV has released the 2022 cross country calendar with round one scheduled for Jells Park on Saturday May 7th (the week after our 50th anniversary gala!)
The full fixture can be found via this link to the AV website: https://athsvic.org.au/2022-cross-country-season-to-start-may-7/
We also hope to conduct the annual Bill Chambers Memorial Cross Country Handicap sometime during the season. Further details will be released when a suitable date has been identified.
Nationals entries
For athletes who have qualified, entries to the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney are now open.
Entry is done via your profile in the AV portal, similar to how you would enter an AV competition.
Entries close on March 3 at 5pm sharp, no late entries will be accepted.
If you have any questions about entry or qualification, please email Craig Wallace from AV (craig.wallace@athsvic.org.au)
Results:
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WOP |
Hammer: Stephanie Ratcliffe 59.36m |
Gold |
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WOP |
400m: Nicole Reynolds 59.46 (P); Liv Ryan 59.15 (P); |
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W20 |
100m: Alessia Wynne 12.49 (0.3) (5th); |
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W20 |
400m: Alessandra Flynn 59.34 (6th); 60.15 (P); |
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W20 |
100m Hurdles: Alessia Wynne 14.33 (-0.3) (1st); |
Gold |
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W20 |
Triple Jump: Petra Edwards 11.51m (1.6) (2nd); |
Silver |
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W17 |
1500m: Bella Fary 4:50.81 (5th); |
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W17 |
Hammer: Jasmine Smith 25.81m (7th); |
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W16 |
1500m: Rachel White 4:48.36 (6th); |
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W16 |
90m Hurdles: Shakira Harding 13.60 (+0.0) (2nd); |
Silver |
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W16 |
High Jump: Eliza Chivers 1.60m (2nd); |
Silver |
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W15 |
400m: Lucy Kearney 64.23 (6th); |
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W15 |
1500m: Lili Pertzel 5:07.50 (5th); |
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W14 |
400m: Anika Selvaratnam 66.01 (7th); 66.28 (P); |
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W14 |
1500m: Charlotte Senior 5:14.78 (6th); |
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W14 |
80m Hurdles: Jamison Harding 13.90 (-1.4) (3rd); |
Bronze |
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W14 |
Hammer: Lula Parrott 16.40m (4th); |
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MOP |
1500m: John Portwood 4:09.14 (P); |
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MOP |
3000m Steeple: John Curry 13:41.29 (5th); |
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M20 |
100m: Lachlan Parrott 11.58 (1.8) (P); |
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M20 |
400m: Thomas Reynolds 47.77 (1st); 48.74 (S); 50.53 (P); |
Gold |
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M20 |
400m: Jochem Bowler 51.72 (S); 51.33 (P); |
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M20 |
400m: Alex Jones 56.05 (P); |
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M18 |
100m: Matthew Parrott 11.20 (-1.0) (3rd); 11.35 (-0.8) (S); 11.52 (+0.0) (P); |
Bronze |
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M18 |
100m: Anthony Jordan 11.92 (1.3) (P); |
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M18 |
400m: Peter Holland 51.05 (7th); 51.45 (P); |
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M18 |
5000m Walk: Liam McLennan 25:41.75 (1st); |
Gold |
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M18 |
Triple Jump: Hayden Lloyd 12.09m (0.4) (4th); |
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M17 |
1500m: Lachlan Marasco 4:11.80 (9th); 4:17.09 (P); |
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M17 |
1500m: Nathanael Uecker 4:40.61 (P); |
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M17 |
2000m Steeple: Josh Ascar 6:29.87 (2nd); |
Silver |
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M16 |
400m: Will Katic 51.23 (3rd); |
Bronze |
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M16 |
1500m: Jack Dalton 4:13.04 (3rd); |
Bronze |
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M15 |
100m: Max McCool 13.11 (-0.4) (8th); 13.01 (-0.3) (P); |
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M15 |
400m: Christian Zapris 56.15 (5th); 57.78 (P); |
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M15 |
1500m: Aiden Marasco 4:33.60 (12th); 4:32.83 (P); |
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M15 |
High Jump: Alex Lloyd 1.55m (4th); |
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MPAR20 |
100m: Anthony Jordan 11.89 (-0.1) (1st); |
Gold |