DAC Newsletter – XCR Round 3
XCR Round 3 saw 38 DAC athletes take on the many hills of Bundoora Park; for those at school this was also the All-Schools Cross Country Championship. 18 junior athletes competed for their schools, while 5 Under 20 athletes (no longer at school), 6 Women’s Open and Masters, and 15 Men’s Open and Masters athletes competed for Doncaster. All events had large fields of competitors and two DAC athletes finished in the top 10 for their age groups (Abbey Caldwell WU20, 1st – 6km) and (Evelyn Kuys W60+, 2nd – 10km). In 2019, this was the second XCR win for Abbey, who will now compete in the Australian Cross Country Championships in August – a fantastic effort! Other junior athletes qualifying for the Australian Championships are: Hannah Williams (WU18, 9th) and Rachel White and Darcey Roberts (both WU14, 9th and 10th respectively). Amazingly, Rachel and Darcey are both still primary students competing with some much older athletes. Congratulations to these athletes and we look forward to hearing about the upcoming Championships! Bundoora Park proved a challenge for many athletes as they stepped up their winter campaign. For Open and Masters athletes; 10km over hilly and uneven terrain was an obstacle that they both accepted and overcame. Junior athletes also stepped up to longer distances of 3km (Under 14 girls and boys), 4km (Under 16 girls and boys, Under 18 girls), 6km (Under 18 boys, Under 20 women) and 8km (Under 20 men); all putting in a fantastic effort! Team competition was again extremely tough – only the Open, Masters and U20 teams to count for season XCR points (Juniors scoring points for schools). The best of the teams were Open Men’s Div 6 (2nd), Under 20 Women (3rd) and Open Women’s Div 4 (3rd).
The traditional Bundoora Park BBQ/Food Stall was another success for the club!
For a number of years, XCR at Bundoora has been a major fundraiser for DAC with a BBQ and food stall provided for athletes, spectators and officials. The DAC Committee and many others did an amazing job in organising this and making it happen on the day. Food items and equipment were planned (many members cooked and donated food items), setup started early, and many people helped prepare and sell food all day. The BBQ/stall raised an amazing $1900 for the club! Without naming everyone (there were so many), please know that each of you who contributed were noticed and much appreciated. Thanks also to DLAC for helping us source wholesale food items which maximised our profits.
A great effort by all at DAC for a great day of running and fundraising! Congratulations on your efforts! Be sure to check out the DAC Facebook Page for many photos taken throughout the day!
XCR Round 4 is at Anglesea this coming Saturday the 22nd, with the first event starting at 12.30pm. Please make contact with your team managers to confirm availability. A number of senior athletes are also offering to transport juniors (or others without cars) to ensure as many athletes as possible have the opportunity to participate. Please speak to your team manager if you require assistance with transport.
ALL RESULTS – PLACINGS IN BRACKETS
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Women Open and Masters – 10km |
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Open (80) |
Maxime Plugge |
48.03.38 |
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W40-44 (17) |
Kate Downward |
49.17.93 |
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W40-44 (21) |
Kathryn Gawthorn |
53.12.43 |
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W40-44 (24) |
Laura McLennan |
1.02.11.95 |
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W50-54 (18) |
Annabel Young |
1.07.14.47 |
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W60+ (2) |
Evelyn Kuys |
1.09.48.47 |
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Men Open and Masters – 10km |
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Open (23) |
Benjamin Ashkettle |
32.20.26 |
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Open (39) |
Alastair Christy |
33.04.26 |
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Open (72) |
Adrian Patti |
35.15.40 |
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Open (89) |
Benjamin Lucas |
36.06.35 |
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Open (90) |
Ryan Wilson |
36.07.37 |
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Open (158) |
Nathan Down |
40.05.69 |
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M45-49 (21) |
Campbell McLennan |
42.39.91 |
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M50-54 (21) |
Roderic DeHighden |
43.44.77 |
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M50-54 (22) |
Mark Purser |
43.48.93 |
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M50-54 (26) |
Richard Matison |
44.53.52 |
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M45-49 (40) |
Jason Merrett |
47.34.28 |
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M50-54 (42) |
John Curry |
49.59.55 |
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M50-54 (47) |
Darryl Kilmartin |
52.44.80 |
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M55-59 (31) |
Dirk Janssen |
52.59.54 |
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M55-59 (32) |
Jim Finch |
54.24.00 |
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U20 Women – 6km |
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1 |
Abbey Caldwell |
22.10.94 |
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18 |
Melissa Niewoudt |
25.42.02 |
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20 |
Jessica Ng |
26.01.52 |
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U20 Men – 8km |
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25 Caleb Sinn |
No time |
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29 |
Hugh Parrott |
31.07.34 |
All Schools Competitors
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W14 (9) |
Rachel White |
Templestowe Valley Primary |
3km – 11.40.41 |
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W14 (10) |
Darcey Roberts |
Billanook Primary |
3km – 11.41.00 |
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W14 (81) |
Sienna Marostica |
Carey Grammar |
3km – 13.26.18 |
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W14 (93) |
Grace Wilson |
Vic Government |
3km – 13.37.51 |
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M14 (29) |
Ashton Sinn |
Donvale Christian College |
3km – 11.11.52 |
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M15 (36) |
Remy Williams |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 14:51.36 |
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M15 (50) |
Liam McLennan |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 15.53.85 |
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W15 (11) |
Sanne Bakker |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 15.00.33 |
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W16 (33) |
Chiara Bakker |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 17.19.08 |
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M16 (16) |
Luke Sinn |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 13.21.33 |
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M16 (77) |
Matthew Parrott |
Whitefriars College |
4km – 16.24.54 |
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W17 (9) |
Hannah Williams |
Donvale Christian College |
4km – 15.14.36 |
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M17 (18) |
Alex Jones |
Vermont Secondary College |
6km – 21.29.95 |
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M17 (46) |
Caleb McLennan |
Donvale Christian College |
6km – 22.57.41 |
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M17 (51) |
Zachary Naunton |
Donvale Christian College |
6km – 23.34.41 |
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W17 (22) |
Alissa Ramsdale |
Genazzano FCJ College |
4km – 15.55.15 |
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M18 (27) |
Oscar O’Connor |
Whitefriars College |
6km – 21.43.45 |
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M18 (57) |
Lachlan Parrott |
Whitefriars College |
6km – 24.15.87 |
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W20 (1) |
Abbey Caldwell |
Doncaster Secondary College |
6km – 22:10.94 |
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W20 (15) |
Jessica Ng |
Box Hill High School |
6km – 26:01.52 |
XCR Team Results
Open Women
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Div 4, 3rd, team score on placings 367, 18 points (won by Box Hill, 192 on placings, 21 points) |
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Div 5, 4th, team score on placings 526, 9 points (won by Box Hill, 276 on placings, 13 points) |
Open and Masters Men
Div 1 8th, team score on placings 537, points 3 (won by Box Hill, 52 on placings, 11 points)
Div 6, 2nd team score on placings 1113, points 13 (won by VCCL, 822 on placings, 15 points)
Div 7, 4th team score on placings 1456, points 9 (won by APS United, 1011 on placings, 13 points)
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40+, 32nd, team score on placings 277, 0 points (won by Geelong, 16 on placings, 13 points) |
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40+ (team 2, 44th), team score on placings 428, 0 points (won by Geelong, 16 on placings, 13 points) |
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40+ (team 3, 55th), team score on placings 549, 0 points (won by Geelong, 16 on placings, 13 points) |
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U20 Women 3rd, team score on placings 39, 10 points (won by Glenhuntly, 13 on placings, 13 points) |
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