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Masters Athletics offers fitness, fun and fellowship across a range of athletic activities for men and women aged 30 and over. Victoria boasts a membership approaching a thousand, whilst the total for all Australian state clubs is over 3,500.The philosophy of the Masters movement is PARTICIPATION.

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Mar/Apr Footprints

To find out what's ahead and catch up on recent results download the latest edition of Around the Grounds


 Sunday  24 March 2024 
Location: Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track Glen Eira
Hammer, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Weight. Competition will commence at 10 am
Enter HERE
Entry fee: $25. Entries close Wednesday March 20th (11.59 PM)
Click here to view entrants listing

 Sunday 7 April 2024 
Start: Competition kicks off at 11:00am
Location: Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster 
Click HERE to enter
Early Bird registrations close Thurs 21 March 24 
Late entries until  Wed 3rd April 24
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The long wait is finally over
The new international standard athletics track
at Springvale/Noble Park is
now open to all VMA members.
The track alone costs $6.2M & worth every dollar.
Our first meet will be Wednesday 20th March
 
The official opening will be in May
 
See you all on Wednesday
Claudio Riga
VMA Springvale
0478 312 167


The Landy goes to Karen Carah

Landy competitors
The competitors in the Landy 
The top 8 after running a 200m and 1000m made it to the Final of the Landy with the next 8 running in the consolation final. A great night enjoyed by all the competitors. 
 


Karen Carah winner of the Final with Rob Mayston  (Pres) and Richard Trembath founder of the event.
1 Karen Carah (BH30+) 47.26 (95m)
2 Carolyn Fox (BH30+) 50.54 (95m)
3 Rob Italia (CC30+) 50.75 (62m)
4 Stephen Barker (GG30+) 50.81 (74m)
5 Adam Delbridge (CW30+) 51.98 (48m)
6 Mike Bieleny (KN30+) 52.45 (69m)
7 Leslie Williams (DS30+) 52.85 (85m)
8 Bernie McLoughlan (DO30+) 53.39 (91m)

 
Andrew Watts winner of the consolation final with Rob Mayston (Pres)1 Andrew Watts (BH30+) 48.40 (85m)
2 Margaret Tweedie (DO30+) 50.10 (123m)
3 Gerald Brown (DO30+) 51.88 (69m)
4 Helen Anderson (DS30+) 53.22 (107m)
5 Matt Banks (MO30+) 53.79 (51m)
6 Mark Purser (DO30+) 54.81 (55m)
7 Yassine Belaabed (WW30+) 55.16 (94m)
8 Jameson Perrine (DO30+) 56.75 (29m)

For videos of the events go to the Doncasters Masters Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/doncastermasters


Victorian Masters 30+ Athletics Gift – 2nd edition

Sunday April 7th 2024 at Doncaster’s “Tom Kelly” Athletics Track (from 11am)

ENTRIES NOW OPEN        Register HERE 

 

Entry fee: “Early bird” $10 / event (individual events and relays) up to Thursday, March 21st. “Later entry” $20 / event thereafter up to close of entries on Wednesday, April 3rd. 

Program of events

Sprint (short): 110m. Max. field size 200. Prizes – 1st: Sash + $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50. Format: Qualifying (all run 110m) + Semi-Final + Final (both from distance marks). Field will be split as, “Fast” / “Legends” based on ability / handicap. The field will be split according to a benchmark time/110m (to be established based on entries).

Sprint (long): 400m. Max. field size 100. Prizes – 1st: Sash + $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50. Format: Qualifying: Field will be split as, “Fast” / “Legends” based on ability / handicap. The field will be split according to a benchmark time/400m (to be established based on entries). Format: Qualifying (“Fast” only) + Final (“Fast” & ‘Legends”), both from distance marks.  

Middle distance: 1,500m. Max. field size 60. Prizes – 1st: Sash + $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50. Handicap basis: Times.

Format: Athletes will start “on the clock” supervised by race marshals, with time penalties applying if an athlete starts before being called to start. 

Long distance: 5,000m. Max. field size 60. Prizes – 1st: $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50. Handicap basis: Times.

Format: Athletes will start “on the clock” supervised by race marshals, with time penalties applying if an athlete starts before being called to start. 

Walk: 2,000m. Max. field size 60. Mixed event. Prizes – 1st: Sash + $200, 2nd $80, 3rd $40.  Handicap basis: Times.

Format: Athletes will start “on the clock” supervised by race marshals, with time penalties applying if an athlete starts before being called to start. 

Throws (‘Trio’): Discus, Javelin, Shot Put (all three. Max. field size 80. Mixed. Prizes – 1st: Sash + $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50. Handicap basis: Season’s best (SB).

Sprint: Relays: 4 x 200m. Mixed. Prizes: 1st: “Winner take all” $200. Handicap basis: total of individual handicap times of all four runners competing


 Australia Day Honours – Heather Carr OAM
Since 1987 Heather has been dominating her age group in the walks  at the VMA, AMA and WMA levels establishing many records along the way. This along with her involvement in athletics administration and promotion has now been recognised  with Heather receiving  Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). 
Truly deserved recognition, which the whole VMA community congratulate her on.
image source:WMA -2019 awards
Citation

Australian Masters Athletics

  • Oceania Women’s Representative, World Masters Athletics Women’s Committee, since 2018.
  • Inductee, Hall of Fame, since 2015.
  • Flag Bearer, World Masters Championships, 1999, and 2013.
  • Competitor, since 1987.

 

Victorian Race Walking Club

  • Committee Member, since 2001.
  • Women’s Club Captain, current.
  • Club Uniforms Officer, 2006.
  • Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, 1998-1999.
  • Club Captain, 1990-1991.
  • Life Member, since 2017.
  • Member, since 1987.
  • Honouree, Perpetual Heather Carr Trophy, Masters Women 10km.

 Regional and club roles

  • Secretary, Southern Peninsula Masters Athletics, 1998-2021.
  • Committee Member, Victorian Masters Athletics, 2002-2004.
  • Member, Glenhuntly Athletic Club, since 2015.
  • Life Member, Rosebud Little Athletics, since 1993.
  • Past Member, Eaglehawk Athletic Club.

 Awards and Recognition include:

  • Walks Athlete of the Year, Australian Masters Athletics, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020.
  • World Masters Athletics Best Master of the Year, Racewalks Category, 2017, and 2019.
  • Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year, Australian Masters Athletics, 2010.
  • Various World Records, World Masters Championships, and Oceania Masters Championships.

Also refer to Glenhuntly website:https://www.glenhuntlyathletics.com/single-post/congratulations-to-heather-carr-oam  for their acknowledgement to Heather

Future events

AMA 2024 T&F Championship

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Friday 29 March to  Monday 1st April  2024 Location Domain Athletic Centre Hobart 

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