XCR ROUND 10

XCR ROUND 10

Thirteen teams (43 athletes) competed in the final round of relays at the Tan Track.  This event allowed for only 5 full days recovery after the ½ marathon.  However, a much shorter event (one 3.87km lap per athlete) made it much more do-able.   It was a cold and...
XCR ROUND 9

XCR ROUND 9

27 DAC athletes were up bright and early for the penultimate round of the winter XCR season, held on the road at Burnley.  They chose between short course (5km) and long course (1/2 marathon, 21.1km), with all junior athletes competing in the shorter event.  For some...
XCR ROUND 8

XCR ROUND 8

Doncaster Newsletter Round 8 – 17/08/2024 This past Saturday, 19 DAC athletes from 5 teams made the journey to St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for an exciting day of cross country racing. The course saw a last-minute change, much to the relief of many, as it...
XCR ROUND 7

XCR ROUND 7

Doncaster Newsletter Round – 4/08/2024 Ballarat turned on a (–3) degree overnight low and the ground was covered in frost.  However, the sun was welcomed early, and by race start athletes enjoyed warmer, near-perfect conditions.  Juniors and short-course...
XCR ROUND 6

XCR ROUND 6

Doncaster Newsletter Round 6 – 20/07/2024 Round 6 took place on Saturday 20th July at Bundoora Park and consisted of three important elements.   Firstly, the All-Schools Cross-Country Championship of Victoria, serving as selection for the Australian All Schools...
XCR ROUND 5

XCR ROUND 5

Doncaster Newsletter  Round 5 – 29/06/2024 Livinia Nixon said, “For this first weekend of the school holidays, it looks like indoorsy weather and great for watching a couple of DVDs.”  (One would also add: munchies, trackies, heater…)   However, on June 29, 44...