Membership
Membership is open to men and women who have reached the age of 30 years.
Getting Started
Non-members are welcome to join us in a jog or walk around the track and, if they wish, take part in events once or twice before deciding to join. If you have never competed before, you will find our informal style of competition a very easy way to learn without embarrassment. Our meetings usually comprise a sprint, a walk, a middle distance and a distance race. We also cater for field games at some venues. Men and women compete together in the majority of events. As a self-help organisation, all members take a turn in such things as judging, starting, writing results, suppers, etc.
Some venues organise special events, which usually include both athletic and social activities, and invite the other venues to participate with them in these inter-venue events. On a broader level, the masters come together for state, national and world athletic carnivals which offer great opportunities for travel and friendship combined with athletic endeavour. Further detail on venue activities is available. . . . >> more
Having joined, you are then a member of the Victorian Masters Athletic Club Incorporated and can attend any venue you wish and compete in any competitions that the venue or the club may run. You do not become a member of any specific venue, but a member of all venues.
If you wish to compete in Athletics Victoria competition on Saturdays, you can be registered with our club. Many of our members keep up their membership of an Athletics Victoria club or a professional league and also join the masters for additional activities.
Contact David Sheehan, 9725 5801, regarding the AV or league fee payable.
VMA ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (Current Rate for renewing)
Men: $35.00 Women: $35.00
Couple living at the same address: $55
Subscriptions become due on the 1st January each year.
For lapsed (or new) VMA members there is a joining fee of $10 plus the membership fee.
For more information, please download . . . a 2013 Membership Form 
, then print it out, complete it and post it with a cheque for the appropriate amount to:
Astrid Rose
PO Box 277
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
or
Contact the Secretary, who will post you further information and the forms you need:
Phil URQUHART
Phone: 9572 0805
e-mail: runphil@bigpond.com
Race Entry Details
- Competitors wishing to enter events conducted by Athletics Victoria, Australian Masters Athletics and other organizations need to follow the requirements as set out by the relevant body.
- Entry for the VMA Marathon is as per the dates for the Melbourne Marathon.
- Nearly all other VMA events can be entered on the day (please report in at least 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time).
Race Fees and Membership Fees
Former Club Captain, Lavinia Petrie presenting 10mile medal to Ted Paulin [2007]
Race fees and entry dates vary with different events, please be careful to ensure that you obtain the correct details for the event that you want to participate in. To participate in VMA events you must be a financial member of Victorian Masters Athletics. For details of current fees please see the VMA website or ask your local venue manager. If you are unsure if you have paid your fees for the current year please contact the Club Registrar, Astrid Rose Ph 9836 2350 for confirmation.
Medals and Random Prizes
In all events specified as VMA events medals will be awarded to the first 3 placegetters in each division for both men and women (CORRECT uniform is required).
Any queries about results or medals should be directed to the Club Captain.
Club Uniform is Mandatory for VMA Championship Events
The club uniform comprises the official VMA singlet or crop top and dark blue or black shorts or briefs. Although club shorts, bike shorts and boyleg briefs with the VMA logo are not compulsory, they are available for purchase if required. A selection of T-shirts, track suits, etc. will be available in due course.
Prices:
Singlets and crop tops cost $40 each
Shorts, bike shorts and boylegs cost $35 each
Postage (up to three items) is $5 extra if required
Sizes:
Men’s singlets – SM, MED, LGE, XL, XXL, XXXL
Ladies’ singlets – 10, 12, XS, SM, MED, LGE
Ladies’ crop tops – SM, MED, LGE
Shorts – SM, MED, LGE, XL
Boyleg briefs – SM, MED, LGE
Bike shorts – SM, MED, LGE
For further details, or to place an order, please contact:
Graham Philpott
4/8 Hyslop Parade
East Malvern VIC 3145
Phone: 9568 0495
Mobile: 0419 337 524
