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Jul 2010

pictureAV Wrap - 23 July
AV Wrap

pictureAV Season Walk Series - Country Roadwalk
Sunday 18th July
Ballarat
Results

pictureAV Wrap - 16 July
AV Wrap

Vale - David Baxter (1977 - 2010)
It is with sadness that Athletics Victoria announces the passing of world championship and Commonwealth Games sprinter David Baxter, aged 33. A memorial service will be held at St James' Anglican Church, 252 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe on Friday 16 July, 2010, at 2:00pm.
Obituary | David Baxter: A tribute by Tamsyn Lewis & Cameron Paice | David Baxter: A tribute by Len Johnson

pictureXCR'10 Rd 5 - Coliban Ekiden Relay
Saturday 10 July 2010
Harcourt to Bendigo
Melway Ref 609 D5
Changeover Results | Individual Results | Team Ladders | athsvicTV Coverage | Photographic Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 9 July
AV Wrap | Term 3 Schools Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 2 July
AV Wrap

Jun 2010

picture2010 AV AGM
The 2010 AV Annual General Meeting will be held on June 30 2010 at Olympic Park.
Agenda | Attachment A - AV Award Nominees | Attachment B - Election advice & nominees

Winter Warm Up Series 2010 - Pole Vault
Melbourne University Athletics Club
Flyer

picture2010 Australian Road Walking Championships
The 2010 Australian Roadwalking Championships will be held on Sunday August 22nd, at the University of Queensland, St Lucia campus along Sir William Macgregor Dve. For information and to enter online see the below links.
Enter Online | Event Information

pictureAV Wrap - 25 June
AV Wrap

Cred Up & Cash Up Officiating
Following the program's success in 2009, 'Cred Up & Cash Up' is back... $100 adidas vouchers up for grabs!
Regional Victoria Offer | Level C Courses | Level B Courses

pictureXCR'10 Rd4 - Lake Wendouree Road Race
Saturday 19th June 2010
Individual Results | Team Ladders After Round 4 | athsvicTV coverage | Photographic Coverage

Vale - Fred Lester (1929 - 2010)
It is with great sadness that Athletics Victoria announces the passing of esteemed administrator, athlete and personality Fred Lester.
Freddy: A Tribute by Len Johnson

pictureAthletics Victoria Coach Education Workshops
Athletics Victoria invite you to attend the following AV Coach Education Workshop:

26th June - Long Term Development for Junior Race Walkers Presented by Simon Baker, Tim Erickson & Mark Donahoo

For further details please refer to the link below. There will be a fee of $10 which can be paid on the day. All revenue will go towards further coach education programs.
Walks Workshop

pictureAV Wrap - 17 June
AV Wrap

pictureAustralian Paralympic Committee testing day
The Australian Paralympic Committee will be conducting testing this Sunday June 20th, 10:00am to 1:00pm at Geelong College Newtown. The testing is designed to help identify the next generation of Paralympic athletes. For further information please click the link below.

Information Flyer

pictureadidas All Schools Road Walking Championships
Sunday 27th June 2010
Albert Park (Melways Ref 2K F10)
Late Entries Close: Monday 21st June
Information | Individual Results

Box Hill AC & Whitehorse Pole Vault Club
Winter Competition 2010
Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 10 June
AV Wrap

pictureVictorian Institute of Sport 2010 - 11 Track and Field Program Selection Criteria
Click below to see the VIS 2010-11 Track & Field Selection Criteria. Application forms for VIS inclusion for the period 1st November 2010 - 31st October 2011 will be available as of 1st September 2010.
VIS 2010-11 Selection Criteria

pictureXCR+ Victorian Mountain Running Championship
The Knox Athletic Club will once again be hosting the State Mountain Running Championship at the challenging Ferntree Gully Course. Racing starts at 10am with a variety of distances on offer.
Results

Vale - Raymond Charles Smith (1929 - 2010)
It is with great sadness, that Athletics Victoria announces the passing of Olympian and esteemed race walk
official Ray Smith, at age 80.
Obituary

pictureadidas All Schools Road Relay Championships
Saturday 5 June 2010
Albert Park
Melway Ref 57 H5
Late Entries Close: Monday 31st May
Entry Form | Information | Entries as at 31.5.10 | Overall Results | Individual Results | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 3 June
AV Wrap

May 2010

pictureXCR'10 R3 - Skins Sandown Classic
Saturday 29th May
Sandown Racecourse
Media Release - Fien on fire at Sandown | Individual Results - updated | Team Results - updated | athsvicTV : 'Behind the Tent' - SKINS Sandown Classic Preview | athsvicTV coverage | PHOTOS - Inside Athletics

pictureAV Wrap - 28 May
AV Wrap

pictureadidas All Schools Cross Country Relay Championships
10:00am Saturday 22nd May
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
Melway Ref 71 K6
Information | Overall Team Results | Individual Team Results | Photos - Action | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Awards
Nominate an AV Member for a service award
Life Membership - Merit Award - Distinguished Service Nom Form | Venue - Regional Centre Nom Form | Awards Criteria

pictureAV Wrap - 20 May
AV Wrap

pictureUpcoming AV Throwers Meets (Shot Put & Discus)
1pm Saturday 22nd May, Ringwood. Entry Fee: $5 per event. To enter: email your details to avthrowers@live.com.au. Please note: athletes must be registered for the 2010/11 season.

picture2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup
Chihuahua, Mexico - 15th and 16th May 2010
Media Release - Victorian Walkers to snap at the heels of world's best | Day 1 - Dogged Tallent claims bronze in Chihuahua | Day 2 - Victorian women put Australian team into world's top-six | Results | Event Website

pictureAV Wrap - 14 May
AV Wrap

pictureXCR'10 R2 - Lardner Park Cross Country
Saturday 8th May
Lardner Park, Warragul
Media Release - Rayner supreme at Lardner Park | Individual & Team Results | Photos - Junior races | Photos - Senior races | Photos - Presentations | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Season Walk Series - 5km Teams
Saturday 15th May
Albert Park
Entry List 12.05

pictureAV Wrap - 7 May 2010
AV Wrap

pictureXCR'10 Rd1 - Jells Park Cross Country Relay
Saturday 1st May
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
Entries close: 12:00pm Wednesday 28th April
Media Release - XCR'10 Season Preview | Results | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | athsvicTV Coverage

pictureJavelin Coaching Workshop with Uwe Hohn
Athletics Victoria in conjunction with Athletics Australia, invites you to attend a clinic for coaches of athletes aged 15+ with legendary exponent of the Javelin, Uwe Hohn. For further details please refer to the link below. There will be a fee of $10 which can be paid on the day.
Information Flyer

Apr 2010

pictureAV Wrap - 30 April
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 22 April
AV Wrap

picture20 Victorian athletes destined for Delhi
20 Victorians have confirmed a berth in the Australian track and field team for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India later this year, following the preliminary team announcement by Athletics Australia.
Full Story

pictureGo for 2&5 Australian Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games Selection Trials
16th - 18th April 2010, Western Australian Athletics Stadium, Perth, WA
Day 1 - Report | Day 2 - Report | Day 3 - Report | List of Victorian Medallists | Event Website | Results | Inside Athletics Photographic Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 15 April
AV Wrap

pictureSecond successive silver medal for Adams
Liam Adams (ATE) has snared silver in the men's 10 kilometre race at the World University Cross Country Championships in Kingston, Canada overnight, a repeat of his runner-up performance two years ago in Mauquenchy, France.
Full Story

pictureAV athletes feature in April edition of Inside Athletics
The April edition of Inside Athletics, the free digital athletics magazine, is now available. The latest release includes features on throwers Dale Stevenson (FKN) and Jarrod Bannister (ATE), junior jumper Brooke Stratton (KNA), 800m specialist Alex Rowe (STK), as well as top ranked Australians Sally McLellan and Petrina Price.
View Here

pictureAV Specialist Groups
Form more information on the upcoming AV Specialist group meets click on the links below:
AV Throwers Meet 6 entry list | HVC Meet 5 Results | AV Throwers | High Velocity Club | Rare Air Club | Victorian Milers Club | AV Throwers Meet 5 results

Vale - John "Jack" Stevens
23rd November 1916 – 29th March 2010
Obituary

pictureAV Wrap - 8 April
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 1 April
AV Wrap

Mar 2010

pictureTalented trio of Victorians off to Youth Olympic Games
Emerging youth athletes Damien Birkinhead (COR), Brodie Cross (BOH) and Prabhjot Rai (MSC) have been selected to represent Australia at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, in August.
Full Story

pictureTriple Jump Meet
Thursday 1st April
Aberfeldie Track
5pm Start
Men >13m & Women >11m
$5 Entry Fee

pictureVictorian Open & AWD Track & Field Championships
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March
Media Release - Championship Preview | Day 1 - Report | Day 2 - Report | HH Hunter Shield - Progress score Day 3 | Day 3 - Report | Day 1 Photos | Day 2 Photos | Day 3 Photos | Live Results | athsvicTV Day 1 | athsvicTV Day 2 | athsvicTV Extended Coverage | athsvicTV Day 3

pictureVictorian Track & Field Relay Championships
Open - Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February
Youth - Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March
Olympic Park
Open Relay Results | Photos - Day 1 | Photo - Day 2 | Photos - Day 3 | Youth Relays - Photos Day 1 | Youth Relays - Photos Day 2 | Youth Relays - Photos Day 3

pictureAaron's Australia's fastest man in 2010
Athletics Essendon sprinter Aaron Rouge-Serret ran a Commonwealth Games 'A' qualifying time and personal best of 10.17 (+1.8m/s)in Perth, Friday night. The Athletics Essendon sprinter's run makes him the fifith fastest Australian all time in the event.
Full Story

Officials Education - Starters Workshop
Landy Field, Saturday 10th April 2010, commencing at 10am.
Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 26 March
AV Wrap

pictureCanada calling for eight Victorian junior athletes
Eight Victorians were announced this morning by Athletics Australia as part of the national team to contest the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada in July.
CLICK HERE

pictureVictorian Masters Track & Field Championships
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March
Duncan McKinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena
Full Results | Photos

pictureAV Wrap - 19 March
AV Wrap

East Region Post-Season Competition Round 2
Results | Scores

pictureVictorian Multi Event Championships
Open - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February
Youth - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March
Olympic Park
Results | Youth/U20 Final Timetable | Photos

picture2010 Australian Junior Athletics Championships
The Australian Junior Athletics Championships will be held at Sydney Olympic Park from the 11th to 14th March 2010. CONGRATULATIONS to all athletes selected for Team Vic!!
* NB: Day 3 Race Report now available
Team Vic | Day 1 - Report | Day 2 - Report | Day 3 - Report | Day 4 - Report | Event photos | Live Results

pictureAV Wrap - 10 March
AV Wrap

Melbourne Track Classic
Held Thursday 4 March at Olympic Park, athsvicTV coverage now posted. Includes interviews with numerous Victorians competing
athsvicTV Part 1 | athsvicTV Part 2

pictureAV Wrap - 4 March
AV Wrap

picture2010 Victorian Youth Track & Field Championships
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February
Olympic Park
Results | Photos - Day 1 | Photos - Day 2 | Photos - Day 3 | athsvicTV Day 1 | athsvicTV Day 2 | athsvicTV Day 3

pictureMelbourne Track Classic - Thursday 4th March 2010 at Olympic Park , 7:30pm.
The Australian Athletics Tour comes to Melbourne with the likes of Steve Hooker, Dani Samuels, Sally McLellan, Mitchell Watt, Collis Birmingham, Sean Wroe and internationals David Rudisha (KEN), Asbel Kiprop (KEN), Nick Willis (NZL) and Trevell Quinley (USA) set to sizzle.
VIP Clubs Lounge Seating | Schools Offer | Ticketing Information | Little Athletics Clinic | Steve Hooker interview

Feb 2010

pictureAV Wrap - 25 February
AV Wrap

picturePeter Norman Classic
Saturday 20th February 2010 - Athletics Essendon is proud to present an evening of top class athletics including the Peter Norman 200m event.
Results | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV All Comers Meet
Incorporating the Victorian Open & U20 5km Walk Championships
Thursday 18th February
Olympic Park
Individual Results | athsvicTV 5k Walk | athsvicTV all-comers meet

AV Wrap - 19 Feb
CLICK HERE

pictureCained it - Victorian decathlete defends national crown
Stephen Cain (STK) has firmed as a strong candidate for Commonwealth Games selection, after successfully defending his national decathlon crown over the weekend at the Australian Combined Events Championships in Hobart.
Read more

picture2009/10 AV Shield Final
Saturday 13th February
Individual Results | Overall Team Results | PHOTOS | athsvicTV coverage

pictureANNOUNCEMENT - RESCHEDULED RARE AIR CLUB EVENTS
Please note the following RAC Competitions will be held at Melbourne University on Saturday 13th February:
Starting height 3.10m - start time 9:30am
Starting height 4.30m - start time 10:45am

pictureAV Wrap - 11 February
AV Wrap

picture2010 La Trobe City Country Athletics Championships
Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January
Joe Carmody Athletics Track, Newborough
Individual Results | Overall Scores | Photos - Day 1 | Photos - Day 2 | Photos - Day 3

pictureAV Wrap - 4 February
AV Wrap

2009/10 AV Shield: METRO - Region Finals
Saturday 6 February (PLEASE NOTE: East invites must be registered with a club from the East Region / No invites at the North West Region / South East invites must be registered with a club from the South East Region)
Memo: Amendment to Rule 9c | East Timetable | North West Timetable | South East Timetable

2009/10 AV Shield: COUNTRY - Region Finals
Memo: Amendment to Rule 9c | Ballarat Timetable | Bendigo Timetable | Geelong Timetable

Jan 2010

pictureAV Wrap - 29 January
AV Wrap

pictureResponse to Accident at Aberfeldie
AV Response

picture2010 'Get on the Track' Athletics program
The 2010 'Get on the Track' program encourages people with a disability to get actively involved in athletics by providing access to accredited coaches, sports equipment and a fully accessible facility. For more information click the link below.
Information & Registration Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 21 January
AV Wrap

pictureAustralian Combined Events Championships
Entries for the Australian Combined Events Championships, to be held at the Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart 13th-14th February 2010, are now open. See the below links for more information.
Enter Here | Timetable | Meet Information

Australian XC Selection Trials
Held at Brimbank Park, Sun 17 Jan 2010
athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 13 January
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 6 January
AV Wrap

South West Athletics Club- 2010 Athletics Series
See the below link for information on the 2010 Athletics Series hosted by South West Athletics Club at Brauerander Park, Warrnambool.
Series Information

Dec 2009

pictureHappy Holidays from all at AV
The staff at Athletics Victoria would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The office will be closed from 3pm Tuesday 22nd December and will reopen at 8:45am on Monday 4th January. Have a safe holiday, and we're looking forward to more athletics in 2010.

pictureGeelong Track & Field Championships
Day 1 - Saturday 19th December
Day 2 - Saturday 30th January
Land Field, Geelong
Day 1 Results | Event Information

pictureBendigo 1/2 Milers Club
Event Info | Results

pictureAV Wrap - 17 December
AV Wrap

pictureVictoria's Fastest Kid - Semis/Final
Thursday 10th December
Congratulations to Dakota Pyke & Nicholas Edwards! Our Fastest Kid's for 2009!!
Results | athsvicTV coverage

pictureZATOPEK:10
Thursday 10th December 2009
Zatopek Results | History | VAL Results | Relay Results | All athsvicTV Videos

picture2009 Australian All Schools and Youth Championships
Click the below links for information on the 2009 Australian All Schools & Youth Championships, Hobart, 4-7 December 2009.
Congratulations to all our Victorian Team Members.
Team Vic 2009 | Victoria's National Champions | Phptos Day 1 | Photos Day 2 | Photos Day 3 | Photos Day 4 | Event Site | Live Results

pictureAV Wrap - 8 December
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 4 December
AV Wrap

Nov 2009

picture2009 Bendigo Multis
December 19 & 20 December
Results

pictureVictorian 5000m Championships (Open & U20)
Thursday 26 November 2009
Olympic Park
Timetable | Results | Photos | AthsvicTV - Women's Championship | athsvicTV - Men's Championship

Officials Availability Form - Summer 2010
CLICK HERE

pictureAV Wrap - 26 November
AV Wrap

Australian 50km Walk Championships
athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 19 November
AV Wrap

athsvicTV chats to Alwyn Jones and Madeleine Pape
athsvicTV video

pictureAV Wrap - 13 November
CLICK HERE

pictureAdidas All Schools Track & Field Championships
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November
Olympic Park, Melbourne
Entries close: 22nd October
Final Timetable | Competition Rules | Competitor Listing | Results | Day 1 Photos | Day 2 Photos | Day 3 Photos | Visit the adiRUN website | Live Results

pictureAV Wrap - 6 November
AV Wrap

Oct 2009

pictureAV Wrap - 29 October
AV Wrap

2009/10 AV Shield - Round 4
Saturday 31 October, Ballarat Region
Memo: Amendment to Rule 9c | Ballarat Info & Timetable

pictureXCR'09 Presentation Day
Photos

pictureAV Wrap - 22 October
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 16 October
AV Wrap

Schools Wrap - Term 4
Schools Wrap

2009/10 AV Shield
Individual Results
Rd 1 - NorthWest (Provisional) | Rd 2 - Geelong (Provisional) | Rd 1 - East (Provisional) | Rd 1 - SouthEast (Provisional) | Rd 1 - Ballarat (Provisional)

picture2009 Australian Paralympic Youth Games
Click the below links for details of the 2009 Paralympic Youth Games to be held in Melbourne- 5th to 10th October.
Promotional Flyer | Day 1 Results | Day 2 Results | Games Website

pictureAV Wrap - 8 October
AV Wrap

pictureCelebrating 80 Years of Women's Athletics in Victoria
1pm-5pm, Sunday 15 November, Melbourne Town Hall
Information & Ticket Order Form

2010 AV Schools Events
All Schools Competitions / Schools Knockout / Track & Field / Relays / Cross Country Road Races / Fun Runs / Team Competition / Individual Competition / Officials in Schools / Officials in Schools / Coaching Clinics / Elite Athletes / School Students of ALL abilities welcome: beginners, enthusiasts & elites
Draft Calendar (as at 14/10/09)

2009/10 AV Shield - Round 1 Results
Saturday 3 October, Bendigo & Geelong Regions
Geelong Individual Results (Provisional) | Bendigo Individual Results (Provisional)

pictureAV Wrap - 1 October
AV Wrap

picture2009 Magpie Multis
10am, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October
Results

Sep 2009

pictureAV Wrap - 24 September
AV Wrap

pictureXCR'09 R10 - Tan Relays
Saturday 19th September
Tan Track, Kings Domain
Melway Ref 2G A9
The season culminates in a huge relay event at the spiritual home of distance running - Melbourne's famous Tan track.
Tan All Time Rankings | Final Ladders | Results | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | athsvicTV coverage

pictureXCR'09 - Road & Cross Country racing at its best
Australia's premier road and cross country series returns in April 2009. With a combination of Road, XC & Relay races this series offers runners of all standards the opportunity to compete in a well structured TEAMS based competition. With record numbers in '07 & '08, XCR'09 is shaping to be an exciting year with the usual action packed 10 race XCR series, XCR Schools, XCR Regional and the new XCR+
Final Ladders | Presentation Day invitation

picture2009 Eureka Climb
Sunday 22nd November
Website

pictureAV Wrap - 17 September
AV Wrap

pictureXCR+ St George Melbourne Marathon
The streets of Melbourne will be turned over to in excess of 20,000 runners on Sunday 11th October as the St George Melbourne Marathon, Salonpas Half Marathon, Coffee Club 10k and Asics 5k take to the roads. This year the Marathon will double as the Australian Marathon Championship - the selected Victorian team is listed below.
Team Vic announcement | Website

picture2009-10 AV Summer Fixture
Fixture

pictureAV Wrap - 11 September
AV Wrap

pictureAdidas All Schools Track Relay Champonships
Day 1 - Tuesday 1st September
Day 2 - Thursday 10th September
Olympic Park
Day 1 Results | Day 2 Results | Day 1 Photos | Day 2 Photos | Visit the adiRUN website

pictureGeelong Athletics- School Holiday Clinics
Boys & Girls of all abilities aged 11 to 13 are invited to attend this 3 day sprints, jumps & hurdles clinic. This is a great opportunity for current and new athletes to gear up for the coming Track and Field season. See the link below for more details.
Information Flyer

pictureXCR'09 Rd 9 - Advanced Freight Half Marathon
Sunday 6th September, 8:00am Start. Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Burnley
Individual Results | Team Results | Individual & Team ladders after Rd 9 | Photos - Action | athsvicTV coverage

picture2009 Schools Knockout
Victorian Final - Thursday 3 September
Bendigo Results | Ballarat Results | Geelong Results | Moe Results | Aberfeldie Results | Doncaster Results | Duncan MacKinnon Results | Vic Final Div 1 Results | Vic Final Div 2 Results | Photos - Div 1 | Photos - Div 2

pictureAV Wrap - 3 September
AV Wrap

pictureMulti Event Clinic
Ever thought about competing in a Multi Event but didn't know where to start?! Athletes of all ages and abilities and coaches are invited to attend this Multi Event clinic conducted by Australian Decathlon Champion Steve Cain.
Ideal as a lead in to the Magpie Multi's to be held on the 3rd & 4th October. For more information click the link below.
Flyer

Aug 2009

picture2009 Australian Cross Country Championships
Congratulations to our representatives at the Australian Cross Country Championships. For results see the link below.
Photos | Event Website | Results

Diamond Creek Fair - www.diamondcreektownfair.org.au
100m & Pole Vault Competition (prize money)
Saturday 12th September
Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 26 August
AV Wrap

Aths 2 Go Coaching & Officiating Courses
The very successful Aths2Go Coaching and Officiating courses are headed to a track near you in coming weeks. This is fantastic opportunity for AV clubs to have their members get involved in coaching, officiating - or both!
Free of charge to AV members, these courses are perfectly timed as we head towards the 2009/10 track and field season. Presented by expert coaches and officials, the 2 hour Officiating and 3 hour Coaching course are ideal for anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge and experience in Track and Field which can then lead to a wide range of opportunities within the sport.
Metro Courses | Regional Courses

picture12th IAAF World Championships
Keep updated with the latest daily news and racing involving all Victoria's athletes at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany.
Day 1 - Tallent goes top six, as Jeff rises to semis | Day 2 - Rothwell's star is rising | Day 3 - King Kenenisa too strong | Day 4 - Wroe knows a PB is coming | Day 5 - Semi all she Wroet | Day 6 - Collis-ion course with 5000m final | Day 7 - Discus diva Dani claims gold | Day 8 - Watt a star, Captain Hooker delivers the gold | Day 9 - Boys bronze in 4x400m

Cash up and Cred up!
Attend three discipline specific information sessions, and successfully complete the subsequent open-book quizzes, and you will be a fully-credentialed Athletics Australia Level C Official and recipient of a $100 Adidas voucher. For each session and quiz you successfully complete, you will immediately be eligible to earn cash with AV as an official in that specific discipline.

Application Form

pictureAV Wrap - 19 August
AV Wrap

pictureKeith Huddle Memorial
Sunday 16th August
Eaglehawk - Bendigo
11:00am Start @ Eaglehawk Town Hall
Results

pictureGreat Australian Run - Bigger & Better!
Sunday 29 November 2009
Media Release

pictureAustralian Roadwalking Championships
The Australian Roadwalking Championships will be conducted at Parramatta Park, Sydney NSW Sunday 30 August.
For event information and a list of Victorian Representatives click the below links.
Victorian Representatives | VRWC Entrants | Bendigo RWC Entrants | Online Entry | Event Information Page

pictureXCR'09 Rd 8 - Road Relays
Saturday 8th August
Sandown Racecourse
Ladders after Rd8 | Indiv Results (13th Aug) | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 12 August
AV Wrap

pictureAV Wrap - 6 August
AV Wrap

pictureXCR'09 Rd 7 - Geelong 16km Cross Country
Saturday 1st August
Eastern Park, Geelong
Race Results | Individual Results | Team Results | Ladders after Rd 7 | 10mile XC Honour Roll | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | athsvicTV coverage

pictureAthsVic TV chats with Jess Rothwell
Get the inside story on one of Australia's most promising athletic talents, as AthsVic TV goes one-on-one with Jess Rothwell.
CLICK HERE

pictureAV Season Walk
Sunday 9th August
Albert Park
Timetable | Entry List @ 05.08.09 | Results

Jul 2009

pictureAV Wrap - 30 July
AV Wrap

pictureKeith Huddle Memorial
Eaglehawk to Bendigo Road Race - Sunday 17th August
Results | Results (by category)

Schools Wrap - Term 3
Schools Wrap

pictureXCR'09 Rd 6 - Bundoora Park
Saturday 18th July
Bundoora Park, Bundoora
Melway Ref 19 F4
A huge festival of cross country racing, incorporating the Adidas All Schools Cross Country Championships.
Ladders after Rd 6 | Individual Results | Team Scores | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 22 July
AV Wrap

pictureAV Season Walk Series
Saturday 25th July
Albert Park
(off Canterbury Road, South Melbourne - Melway Ref: 2K F10).
Results

pictureAdidas All Schools Cross Country Championships
Saturday 18th July
Bundoora Park, Bundoora
Melway Ref 19 F4
The 2009 Victorian Adidas All Schools Cross Country Championships is the selection trial to represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships
Overall Team Results | Individual Results | Action Photos | Presentation Photos | Visit the adiRUN website | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 15 July
AV Wrap

picture25th World University Games, Belgrade
Keep updated with the daily results and event reports of all Victoria's athletes competing at the Games.
Day 1 - Victorian Watch | Day 3 - Pape wins gold | Day 6 - Gold and Silver success in Serbia | Official Results

picture6th IAAF World Youth Championships, Bressanone
Keep updated with the latest daily news concerning all Victoria's athletes at the Championships.
Review - Day 1: Satupai claims silver | Review - Day 2: Rowe and Grimster to finals | Review - Day 3,4 & 5: Gutsy Grimster headlines weekend finals charge | Official Results

pictureXCR'09 Rd 5 - Coliban Ekiden Relay
Saturday 4th July
Universally known as the most chaotic event on the XCR calendar, this is Road Relay racing at it's entertaining best. Teams get to follow their athletes along 5 or 6 stages of back roads and trails from Harcourt to Bendigo, reliving the age old tradition of Japanese Ekiden racing.
Individual Results | Team Results | Ladders after Rd 5 | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations

pictureAV Wrap - 9 July
AV Wrap

Athlete Recovery & Fatigue Mechanisms Coaching Seminar
Exercise Research Australia are conducting an Athlete Recovery seminar on the 15th of July. For further details please see the links below.
Workshop Details | Registration Form

picture2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to be held on July 29 2009
Agenda | 2008 AV AGM Minutes | AV Board Nominees & Election Advice - Attachment B | AV Award Nominees - Attachment A

pictureDestination Belgrade 2009
AthsVic TV will be profiling some of our athletes heading to the 2009 World University Games in Belgrade. See the below links to find out more about the athletes and their coaches.
Blake Lucas | Joel Pocklington

pictureAV Wrap - 1 July
AV Wrap

Jun 2009

pictureXCR'09 Rd 4 - Lake Wendouree Road Races
Saturday 20th June
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
5km for Juniors at 1:30pm and 15km for Seniors at 2:00pm

An interesting 15km road race on a scenic lapped course around the circuit of Lake Wendouree, also accommodating juniors with a shorter 5km option
Team & Individual ladders after Rd 4 | Final Results | Photos - 5Km Action | Photos - 15Km Action | Photos - Presentations | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureDestination Bressanone 2009
AthsVic TV will be profiling a number of our athletes heading to the IAAF 2009 World Youth Championships. See the below links to find out more about our young stars.
Jordan Williamsz | Kane Grimster | Alex Rowe | Brooke Stratton | Results

pictureAV Wrap - 24 June
AV Wrap

picture2009 Adidas All Schools Road Walking Championships
Sunday 28th June
Albert Park
(off Canterbury Road, South Melbourne - Melway Ref: 2K F10
Results

pictureAV Wrap - 18 June
AV Wrap

pictureVale Allan Barlow OAM
12 Dec 1912 - 1 June 2009
Obituary

pictureVIS intake 2009 - 2010
Click the below links for the 2009/10 VIS selection policies.
2009-10 AWD Selection Policy | 2009-10 Selection Policy

pictureAdidas All Schools Road Relay Championships
Saturday 13th June
La Trobe University, Bundoora
Overall Results | Relay Results | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | Visit the adiRUN website | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureCoaching Courses and Workshops
See the below links for upcoming AV and ATFCA workshops and Level 1 and 2 coaching courses.
Level 1 and 2 Course Application and Information | June 27th Workshops

pictureAV Wrap - 11 June
AV Wrap

pictureAustralian Mountain Running Championship - Sunday 7th June
Victoria plays host to the Australian Mountain Running Championship over the tough 4.1km Ferntree Gully circuit. This race will be a selection trial for the World and Commonwealth Mountain running championships in September 2009.
Results | Race Report | Photos | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureCharles Suffren Memorial Cross Country - Ballarat 6th June
One of Victoria's most historic Cross Country events took place at the Lake Burrumbeet Racecourse on Saturday 6th June.
Results | Report | Presentation Photos

picture2009 AV AWARDS - NOMINATION FORMS
Nominations are due in by June 26 2009
Awards Criteria | Life Member / Merit Award Nom Form | Venue / Regional Center Service Nom Form

pictureAV Wrap - 4 June
AV Wrap

May 2009

pictureAV Wrap - 27 May
AV Wrap

Melbourne Uni AC
2009 Pole Vault Winter Warm Up Series
Flyer

pictureCollis comes home for Ballarat Lake Lap
Could the presence of the Australian record-holder over 10,000 metres
inspire the best of Ballarat to light up the lake this Saturday?
Media Release | Results | Race Report

pictureAV Wrap - 20 May
AV Wrap

pictureAdidas All Schools Cross Country Relay Championships
Saturday 16th May
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill (Melway Ref 71 K6)
Late entries close 5pm Monday 11th May
Overall Team Results | Relay Results | Photos | Visit the Adirun Website | Athsvic TV Coverage | Event by event on AthsvicTV

pictureAV Wrap - 14 May
AV Wrap

pictureAVIS-09 Development Squad
Congratulations to the athletes and their coaches who have been selected for the AVIS-09 Development Squad.
* Please note session 1, Sunday 17th of May, will now be at Box Hill 12pm-2pm.
AVIS-09 Development Squad

pictureXCR'09 Rd 2 - Lardner Park Cross Country
Saturday 9th May
Lardner Park, Warragul
Renowned as a challenging course, Lardner Park presents cross country running at it's best. Set amongst the rolling Gippsland pastures, this course involves plenty of hills, ditches and fences to test the cross country skills.
Provisional Ladders after Rd2 | Individual Results *Updated 14-7 | Team Results *Updated | Action Photos | "Inside Athletics" Photo Gallery | Athsvic TV Coverage

Box Hill AC & Whitehorse Pole Vault Club - 2009 Winter Competitions
Saturday 13th & Saturday 20th June, Box Hill
Flyer

pictureXCR'09 RD 3 - SKINS SANDOWN CLASSIC
Saturday 30 May 2009
Team Scores | Individual Results | XCR'09 Ladders after Rd 3 | Photos - 10K | Photos - 3K | Photos - Presentations | AthsvicTV Coverage | Inside Athletics Photos

pictureAV Wrap - 7 May
AV Wrap

pictureXCR'09 Rd 1 - Jells Park Cross Country Relays
XCR'09 kicks off with one of the biggest events of the year - the cross country relays around the scenic and undulating 3km circuit at Jells Park.
Media Release | Final Results & Ladders | Photos - Action | Photos - Presentations | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureAV Throwers
Sunday 17 May, Ringwood
Results

pictureBallarat Lake Relays
Record times and record fields were some of the highlights of the Ballarat Regional Athletic Centres Lake Relays on Saturday. With 2 Olympians and numerous Australian Representatives taking part, the event promised to be one of the closest for many years and lived up to expectations with Ballarat YCW holding off Eureka on the last leg.
Womens Results | Mens Results | Results in time order

pictureAthletics Bendigo Lake Neangar Relays
Results

Apr 2009

picture2009 ATFCA Coaching Courses
Applications are now open for the 2009 ATFCA Level 1 and 2 coaching courses.
MAY 16-17 COURSE NOW FULL
Dates & Application Form

pictureRoy Boyd Hurdles Workshop
Hurdles coaching guru Roy Boyd will be presenting a hurdles workshop on the 16th of May as part of the AV and ATFCA coaching workshops series. For more details see the link below.
Information Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 30 April
AV Wrap

Schools Wrap - Term 2
Schools Wrap

pictureSUMMER GENERAL MEETING 2009
Wednesday 29 April
Notice | Agenda

pictureWheelchair Sports Victoria- "Get on the Track" coaching program.
Wheelchair Sports Victoria are running a series of coaching sessions at George Knott Reserve, Collingwood. For further details click the link below.
Information and Registration Form

pictureVictorian Mountain Running Championship - 26th April
Join the best of Victoria's Mountain Goats over the testing up and down Mountain Running Championship circuit at Ferntree Gully. Entries will be accepted on the day and both AV and non AV runners are welcome. The Victorian Championships are a great way to prepare for the Australian Championship that will be held on the same course on Sunday 7th June.
Results - Men | Results - Women | Athsvic TV Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 23 April
AV Wrap

pictureCoaching Workshops- April 25th
Athletics Victoria and the ATFCA are hosting a series of coaching workshops beginning on the 25th of April at the Knox Athletics Track. Click the link below for further details.
PLEASE NOTE- OnTrack workshop cancelled.
Workshop Information

pictureAV Wrap - 16 April
Wrap

Bound for Bressanone - Seven Victorian athletes set to take on the world
Victorians will comprise over a quarter of Australia's 25-strong athletics team selected to compete at the 6th IAAF World Youth Championships, in Bressanone, Italy, in July.
Read more

Cred-Up & Cash Up!
Replace television with technical talk for three Monday evenings, and AV will reward you with a $100 Adidas voucher and the opportunity to earn extra cash supervising school meets...
Flyer

pictureAV Wrap - 8 April
AV Wrap

pictureAV Constitutional Review
Proposed Constitution | Proposed By Laws | Why a new Constitution?

pictureAV Wrap - 2 April
AV Wrap

pictureGeelong Coaching Workshops- April 18th
The Geelong Centre will be hosting a Race Walking workshop with Simon Baker and Pole Vault workshop with Mark Stewart at Landy Field on the 18th of April. See the flyer below for further details.
Information Flyer

Mar 2009

picture2009 Victorian Masters T&F Championships
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March (entries close: 12 March)
Results | Photos

pictureWomens 800m
A Womens 800m will be conducted at the University of Melbourne athletics track Saturday 28th of March at 11.15am. The race will be targeted at women in the 2.07 to 2.12 range. For enquiries contact Matt Griffin at the AV Office.

pictureAV Wrap - 26 March
AV Wrap

picture2009-10 Membership Forms
2009-10 Membership Form | Summary Form | Club Transfer Form | Club Affiliation Form & Check List | Dual & Youth Athlete Flyer | 2009-10 Certificate of Currency | FREE Converse Runners!

picture2009 Australian U20 & U23 Track and Field Championships
Athletics Victoria have extended the 2008/09 registration period to midnight on 5th April. This means that athletes competing at the U23, U20 or Club Championships in Adelaide on April 4th & 5th DO NOT have to re-register prior to the Championships.

pictureAthletics Australia 2008/09 Athlete of the Year awards
Congratulations to Jared Tallent and Jess Rothwell on picking up awards at the recent Athletics Australia Athlete of the Year awards. Jared claimed the Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year award and Jess the Asics Junior Athlete of the Year.

picture2009 Interstate Youth (Under 18) Match
Congratulations to Team Vic on a fantastic 2nd placing, narrowly going down to the home state. See the below links for full results.
Team Vic | Results

pictureAV Wrap - 19 March
AV Wrap

pictureAV Throwers / High Velocity / Vic Milers Meet
Thursday 12 March, Olympic Park
AV Throwers Results | High Velocity Results | Vic Milers Results | Full Results | Photos | AthsvicTV Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - March 12
AV Wrap

Australian 20km Walk Championships
AthsVic TV footage

picturePeter Norman Classic
Saturday 7th March
Results | Website | AthsVic TV footage

pictureAV Wrap - March 6
AV Wrap

pictureRare Air Club - Meet 5
Saturday 14 March
Results

picture2009 Victorian Open & U20 Track & Field Championships
Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd February
Olympic Park
Media Release - Day 2 | Media release - Day 3 update | Results | HH Hunter Shield - Final Standings | Review | Photos Day 1 | Photos Day 2 | Photos Day 3 | Photos Day 4 | AthsVic TV - Day 1 & 2 Highlights | Athsvic TV - Day 3 Highlights | Athsvic TV - Day 4 Highlights | AthsVic TV footage (Seniors)

picture2009 Victorian Youth Track & Field Championships
Friday 27th February - Sunday 1st March, Olympic Park
Updated Results | Photos Day 1 | Photos Day 2 | Photos - Day 3 | Live Results | AthsVic TV footage (Juniors)

picture2009 Victorian Multi Event Championships
Youth: Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd February
Open, U20 & Overage: Saturday 28th February - Sunday 1st March
Open & U20 Results | Youth Results

Feb 2009

picture2009 Victorian Relay Track & Field Championships
Youth & Overage: Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd February
Open & U20: Friday 27th February - Sunday 1st March
Olympic Park
Youth & Overage Track Relay Results | Open & U20 Track Relay Results | Open Field Relay Results | U18 Field Relays | Live Results

pictureAV Wrap - February 27
AV Wrap

pictureOn the couch with Steve Francis
A MUST for all sprint coaches:

Steve Francis, the coach of Olympic gold medalists Asafa Powell (4x100m), Nesta Carter (4x100m), Michael Frater (4x100m), Shelly Ann Fraser (100m), Sherone Simpson (4x100m) and Melaine Walker (400m H) will be appearing in a Question and Answer session at Olympic Park, Monday 2nd March 6.30pm. Click below for details.
Information

Ballarat Regional Centre T&F Meet
Tuesday, 24th February
Results

pictureAV Wrap - 18 February
AV Wrap

picture2008-09 AV SHIELD FINAL
Photos | Ladders - Shield Champions

picture2009 Australian Masters Games, Geelong
Athletics: 21-25 February 2009
Final Timetable (as at 11/2/09) | Entry Lists (as at 18/2/09) | Official Website

pictureVALE - Julius 'JUDY' Patching
Obituary

pictureVictorian Milers Club - Meet 5
Thursday 12th February 2009
Photos | Results - 800m | Results - 3000m | AthsvicTV Coverage

pictureAV Wrap - 13 February
AV Wrap

pictureVALE - Harry Mason
* A memorial service will be held 1.30pm on TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY at the COLLINGWOOD HARRIERS Athletic Track - George Knott Reserve, Heidelberg Road, Clifton Hill - Melway 30 F12*
Obituary

pictureHigh Velocity Club - Meet 4
Thursday 12 February, Aberfeldie
Flyer | Timetable & Start Lists (as at 11/2/09) | Results | AthsVicTV Footage (Meet 3)

pictureAV Shield: SE Region Final (**RESCHEDULED**)
Tuesday 10th February
South East Timetable

pictureAV Throwers Meet 2
Sunday 8 February, Ringwood
Flyer | Results

2009 Coach Accreditation Process and Forum
National Coaching Manager Mick Poulton will be conducting an information session regarding the Athletics Australia Coach Accreditation Framework.
The session will be conducted on the 11th of March at Box Hill. All coaches are welcome.
2009 Accreditation Process | Information Session Flyer

pictureAthletics Victoria Runners Up in the Australia Cup
Athletics Victoria have finished 2nd in the annual Australia Cup. For more details see the links below.
Meet Report | Results

pictureAV Wrap - 6 February
AV Wrap

pictureAV Shield - Rd 12 East Region (**RESCHEDULED**)
Tuesday 3rd February
East Information | East Timetable

pictureAV Shield - Rd 12 Ballarat (**RESCHEDULED**)
Tuesday 3rd February
Ballarat Info | Ballarat Timetable

Jan 2009

pictureJOHN LANDY LUNCH CLUB
12pm Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Crown Palladium
Join Landy, Clarke, Mottram, Hooker and McLellan for an outstanding afternoon of athletics entertainment.
Bookings & Information

pictureAV Wrap - 29 January
AV Wrap

picture2009 Victorian Country Athletics Championships
Saturday 24th - Monday 26th January
Landy Field, Geelong
Final Results | Final Team Scores | Trophy Winners | Photos | Kids Klix Photos

picture2009 Schools Athletics
Schools Fixture | Schools Wrap (newsletter) | MAF Flyer & Booking Form

pictureAV Shield - Rd 8 North West & Rd 8 South East (rescheduled rounds)
Tuesday 27 January (Note: NW Region will be held at Aberfeldie and SE Region will be held at Knox. SE Region - Hammer will commence at 6.30pm)
North West Info | North West Timetable | South East Info | South East Timetable

pictureVictorian Milers Club- Meet 4
Results of the Victorian Milers Club 800m and 1500m races from Thursday 15th January at Sandringham Athletic Track.
800m Results | 1500m Results | AthsVic TV Coverage

pictureAV Shield - Rd 11 East Region & Rd 11 South East Region
Thursday 22 January (Note: SE Region - Hammer will commence at 6:30pm. SE Region - 5000m events may be combined, depending on numbers, which could mean that track events following the 5000m may be run earlier.
East Info | East Timetable | South East Info | South East Timetable

pictureSuper Sunset Series Fun Runs 2009
Event 1. Wednesday 11th February - Melbourne Zoo
Entry Form

pictureEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Administration Officer
Advertisement | Position Description

pictureAV Wrap - 14 January
AV Wrap

Dec 2008

pictureMerry Christmas!
The Athletics Victoria Office will be closed from 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 23 December 2008 until 9AM Monday, 5 January 2009.

All the staff at Athletics Victoria would like to wish you a safe and happy festive season!

pictureAV Shield - Rd 10 Geelong
Saturday 3 January
Geelong Info | Geelong Timetable

picturePSG & Aust. All Schools Victorian Team
Athletics Victoria team photo's are now available for download.
Full Report | Results | 13 years photo | 14 to 15 years photo | 16 to 18 years photo | PSG team photo

pictureXCR'08 Presentation Day - Sunday 16th November
The finale of the extremely successful XCR'08 series will be the presentation of Team and Individual Awards at Olympic Park.
Information | Photos | AthsvicTV Coverage

Bendigo Half Milers Club
Round 3 of the Athletics Bendigo Half Milers club Results up now.
Meet Information | Entry Form | Results

pictureVictorian Milers Club - Meet 3
Tuesday 16th December at the Moonee Valley Athletic Track, Corio Street Essendon. A series of 800m and Mile races, incorporating the Victorian Mile Championship for Men & Women
Mile Results | 800m Results | Photos | VMC Website | AthsvicTV - Men's Mile Championship | AthsvicTV - Women's Mile Championship

pictureAV Board - December Summary Notes
Summary Notes

pictureAV Wrap - 18th December
AV Wrap

pictureRare Air Club - Meet 2
Saturday 20 December, Box Hill
Flyer | Results

pictureZATOPEK:10
Thursday 11 December
Olympic Park
Main Event Results | Lead Up Event Results | Photos | AthsVic TV - Men's 10K | AthsVic TV - Wonen's 10K | AthsVic TV - Men's U20 3K | AthsVic TV - Women's U20 3K

pictureAV Wrap - 10th December
AV Wrap

VALE - RON LUCARDIE
More Info

pictureAV Wrap - 4th December
AV Wrap

AV Shield Updates
AV National Level Permit Meets | OpenScore | Relay Eligibility Memo | Relay Entry Forms | Rule 18 Summary & Amendments Memo | AA Permit Meets (AV Shield Rd 7) - EAST REGION UPDATE

Nov 2008

pictureAV Wrap - 26th November
AV Wrap

picture2008 PSG/Aust All Schools VIC TEAM Selection Meet
12th & 13th September, Olympic Park. Entries Close: 5pm Monday 1st September
Entry Form (updated) | Schedule of Events

pictureE.M.H Super Sunday Junior Track & Field Meet
Sunday 23rd November
Olympic Park
Results

picture2008 GREAT AUSTRALIAN RUN
Fact Sheet | Race Director John Caine explains the Great Run concept

pictureAV Wrap - 20th November
AV Wrap

pictureNorth East Victoria & Riverina Athletic Series
A series of 4 track & field meets will be held at Alexandra Park in Albury as part of a new AV initiative to extend competition options in North Eastern Victoria and the Riverina.
Results | Revised Program 22nd November