By Graham Ford The last round of the Shield Competition saw athletes traveling to Nunawading and Meadowglen. The weather was most unpleasant for athletics, with some rain and strong winds most of the day. Undefeated all year, the Men’s Under 14 team easily won the Zone Championship and should be very competitive in the Shield…
By Graham Ford With a few injuries, we didn’t score as well this week, but still comfortably into the Shield Final in two weeks time. Unfortunately Peter Coumaros has injured himself, so won’t be available for the finals. Darryl Kilmartin has now qualified for the javelin, but unfortunately we unable to run the hurdles. Hopefully…
By Graham Ford With competition at Knox and Werribee, there were a number of athletes missing this week, but Paul and David stepped up and scored over 1500 points each. We now have four competitors in the 1500 with Leighton Kearney and Graham Ford competing in that event. Both were recovering from injury, and should…
By Graham Ford The eleventh round of Shield saw Doncaster having to travel to Knox or Werribee, so numbers were down. Congratulations to Charmaine Smith who competed in four events and was the only member of the Women’s Open team. The Men’s Under 16 were below strength and, with a big win, Diamond Valley have…
by Graham Ford Returning to our home track this week the team made their highest score for the season, with a great turnout. Particular welcome to new high jumpers, Nicholas Burkitt and Michael Scales. Nicholas equalled Paul Mierisch’s club record and though not in the finals program this year, it will make us much more…
by Graham Ford The tenth round of Shield saw Doncaster return to their home track and this was reflected in increased numbers. Men’s 40+ and Under 14, and Women’s Open, Under 18 and Under 14 scored their highest points for the season. Unfortunately, with a High Velocity meeting the night before, some of the sprinters…
Doncaster’s 40+ Team Update by Graham Ford On a day when most competed in the program that will be used for the Shield Final, Doncaster’s 40+ team managed to knock off an under-manned Diamond Valley team. Of the metropolitan teams, only Glenhuntly scored more. With only six athletes competing on the day, four of them…
Zatopek:10 An Athletics Highlight Athletics Victoria is pleased to present the 58th edition of Zatopek:10 2018. A celebration of Athletics featuring the Australian 10,000m Championships and the Victorian State Championships. Doncaster’s Open Men 4×400 and Open Women 4×400 will be competing at the Zatopek:10 2018. The David Baxter Memorial 100 Yards (State Championship) will once…
Graham Ford A Great Team Day at Box Hill Doncaster had a successful day at the Victorian Relay Championships on Saturday. Held at the relaid Box Hill Athletics Track, the Women led the way winning the Open Medley and Under 18 4 x 800, while the Open Men were on track to retain the 4…
by Graham Ford In the sixth round of Shield competition, Doncaster women’s under 18 team had another narrow win over Diamond Valley. The under 20 team had their best performance and the women’s open managed to finish in second place for the first time. The men’s under 14 continues to dominate. Highlights of Round 6…
