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Footy Highest & Lowest

Harcourt to Bendigo Ekiden Relay - Saturday 4 July

X Country next weekend then sharpen your minds and organise a table for the trivia night - Saturday 25 July

Notice Board

 

Bronte really needs our support while she is in Italy representing Australia at the World Youth Championships.

Why not send Bronte a supporter message?  Do it now else it will be too late!  Go to this link http://www.athletics.com.au/community/youth09/messageboard and add a message that will be put up on a PUBLIC notice board at the hotel where the athletes are staying in Italy.

Remember . . . it's a public notice board so keep the messages suitable for public viewing!!!

Bronte's timetable for Bressanone is:

Thursday 9th July 6:30pm (Australian time) - 800m 1st round

THEN . . . . . IF EVERYTHING GOES REALLY WELL . . .

12:00 midnight between Friday 10th July & Saturday 11th July (Australian time) - 800m semi final

THEN . . . . . IF EVERYTHING KEEPS GOING AMAZINGLY WELL . . .

Sunday 12th July 10:30pm (Australian time) - 800m Final

Go Bronte!
 

 

 

 Upcoming event - Trivia Night - Saturday 25 July (new date confirmed)

It's time to start organising your table for the annual trivia night.

To be held in the scout hall / clubrooms.  BYO drinks and nibbles.

$10 entry with proceeds to help support DAC athletes selected in Australian teams going overseas.  This year Bronte Gange is off to the World Youth Championships in Bressanone, Italy.

 

 

 

 

 Ballarat Cross Country - Saturday 20 June

Grace Thek wins women's 5km Victorian state road race championships.  Ben Ashkettle wins the men's open 15km road race.

Have a look at these and more photos from Saturday in the photo gallery - thanks Patrick

 Upcoming Club Events

  • Saturday & Sunday 11/12 July - ATFCA Level 1 coaching course at DONCASTER - see below for details

  • Saturday 25 July - Club Trivia Night - see above for further details

  • Saturday 8 August (night) - 'Patti's' Night Club Tour

 

 

 AV Events Update

  • Level 1 coaching course on the weekend of 11 and 12 July at Doncaster.  If you are considering a future in coaching, please contact a coach or committee member to discuss.

  • FREE Certified Coaching Courses: Aths 2 Go - COLLINGWOOD & ABERFELDIE.  Club members are most welcome to attend the Collingwood or Aberfeldie Aths 2 Go Coaching courses in August (free of charge).  To apply you simply need to complete the attached booking form (you list 'Doncaster' in the section where it says “school”) and fax it back to AV ASAP – 03 9427 9183

  • 2009/10 Victorian Championships Schedule (as at 10/6/09)

  • AV Summer Fixture (as at 10/6/09)

 

 

 Melbourne Marathon AV member discount

With the St George Melbourne Marathon being an integral part of the XCR+ program, Athletics Victoria have been successful in negotiating a 5% discount on entry fees for members entering the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5k events.

To take advantage of this discount you must enter via the following link - https://www.clubsonline.com.au/eventsregform/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_event_detail&EventID=2649&orgid=1142  The PIN number for Athletics Victoria entrants is AV2009MM.  Upon entering, Athletics Victoria will be notified and check if you are a current registered athlete.  If so, your entry will be approved and the payment processed.

Due to the set up of the registration system, AV members who enter via the above link will not be able to join friends or families in Teams organised by non AV Members.  There is provision however for our clubs to set up their own team for the Marathon by following this link - https://www.clubsonline.com.au/eventsteamsform/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_new&EventID=2649&OrgID=1142

This year the St George Melbourne Marathon will also act at the Australian Marathon Championships.  A set of selection guidelines will be available in due course, however, if you would like to enquire about the Championship, please email xcr@athsvic.org.au  A team of up to 6 men and 6 women will be selected to represent Victoria.

The St George Melbourne Marathon will take place on Sunday 11th October. For further information go to www.melbournemarathon.com.au

 

 

 

 Winter Cross Country News and Upcoming Events

XC Calendar here

  • Saturday 4 July - Harcourt to Bendigo Ekiden Relay (being a relay DAC will enter and pay for your team - please advise your team manager if you intend competing)

  • Saturday 18 July - Cross Country, Bundoora Park (being an individual event you are responsible for entering and paying for yourself)

  • Saturday 1 August - Cross Country, Geelong, Eastern Park (being an individual event you are responsible for entering and paying for yourself)

  • Saturday 8 August (day) - Road Relay, Sandown Racecourse (being a relay DAC will enter and pay for your team - please advise your team manager if you intend competing)

 

 

 Next Committee Meeting - Thursday 16 July 2009

Your committee usually meets at 7:30p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month.  All members are welcome to come along and have their say regarding the running of the club.

 

 

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