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Yarra Ranges athletes return to the track

A fantastic turnout of returning athletes greeted over 50 trialling athletes marked the beginning of the 2022/23 track and field season for Yarra Ranges Athletics.

The introductory program kept all athletes and parents engaged and enjoying the action in the sun. The club looks forward to seeing everyone back next week with a friend. Information and warm up starts at 8.45am ready for the start of competition at 9.00am. If you, or someone you know, wants to join in the fun registration is at www.lavic.com.au.

Our seniors return to action next Saturday with the opening round of the AVSL season. New members and any 13 year old or above athletes wanting to test their track and field skills can join at www.athsvic.org.au. Send enquires to join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au

Training is also available to all club members on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and on Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm for our Under 12 athletes.

We had several current and former members competing at the Melbourne Marathon Festival on Sunday. The beginning of daylight savings made the early start even earlier but all athletes achieved outstanding results. Highlight performance came from Harry Norman, finishing fifth in the 10km Race in a time of 30.45, just 25 seconds from first place. Other known results from the events are:

10km Tynan Mims (32.23), Ash Bennett (35.51), Jared Byrne (38.00),

Half Marathon Katrina Winger (1.31.06)

Marathon Matt Dore (2.35.4), Penny Neville (3.04.37), Joel Johnson (3.19.30), Justin Eagleton (4.03.22),

Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability. For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!

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