Young athletes back on track

Yarra Ranges Athletics under-7 girls competing in shot put. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED

YARRA Ranges Athletics athletes were back in action for the first time in 2015 on Saturday.
Little Athletics at Morrison’s Reserve, Mount Evelyn, saw a very good number of athletes brave the stormy weather to compete for the first time in 2015. With state multi-events championships and region track and field championships coming up over the next few weeks is was great to see a good turnout of athletes continue to test themselves in the various events.
Senior athletes competed in round nine of the AV Shield at Nunawading. The meet was also part of the zone versus zone series, so club athletes had the opportunity to compete with athletes from the western suburbs.
Yarra Ranges’ athletes were all outstanding, challenging themselves in unfamiliar events and enjoying the experiences.
Hopefully the efforts result in some teams qualifying for shield and or zone finals over the next few weeks.
Next weekend, the Yarra Ranges little athletes have a modified multi-event program.
New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at the club. Please go to Yarra Ranges Athletics’ website at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.