Track & Field, Road and Cross-Country
[For dates and basic details of VMA track and field, road and cross-country events, see the Event Calendar]
Knox Half Marathon [Handicap]
Wednesday, 26th November 2008
The Knox handicap half marathon has a great history and has been part of the Victorian Masters Athletics calendar for the last 17 years.
It is run under handicap conditions, is run over a fast, flat and accurate course, and starts and finishes at the Knox Athletic Track, Melways 73 D7.
Individual prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd,3rd, fastest male and female, plus teams trophy for the top 3 place getters from any venue.
Start time is 6:15pm, the cost is eight dollars, and entries close 19th November.
What?
Only 10 miles?
All enquiries to:
Lavinia Petrie
Victorian Masters Athletics
12 Jeanette Maree Court
Kilsyth 3137
Email: ljpetrie@alphalink.com.au
ONE CROWDED HOUR
Monday, 29th September 2008
Distance runners had the opportunity to establish or break records for the One-Hour Run when Doncaster venue conducted its feature event The Sixty Minutes on Monday, September 29. The event has proved a popular attraction in recent years and has regularly produced record-breaking performances at State, National and World levels. For results, see our VMA Home Page.
2008 AV-VMA Half Marathon Championships
Sunday, 7th September 2008
With near perfect conditions prevailing we had several records broken in our last event of the Winter season.
- Ron Peters ,visiting from Queensland, broke the Australian Record in the M55 when he ran 73.06 beating the record previously held by John Gilmour. He actually finished in the top 30 in a field of younger athletes from AV.
- Stacey Van Dueren, Coburg Venue smashed the W50 record which has stood since 1985 in running 83.14.
- East Burwood stalwart Bob Lewis M80 broke Ken Matchett's Victorian Record with 2.00.11.
A total of 64 VMA athletes turned out for the event led home by Paul Wilson (Knox) with a performance of 74.27. Stacey Van Dueren led home the females.
We had 64 finishers which is the same as last year. It is still disappointing that some members are still not wearing the uniform. All AV athletes have to wear uniforms for official competition and the same applies to us.
Results are published on the 'VMA Championships' web page.
Medals will be distributed through the Venues initially and then individually for those who do not attend a venue.
- Lavinia Petrie2008 Melbourne Marathon
Sunday, 12th October 2008
Any Masters athlete entering the 2008 MELBOURNE MARATHON (www.melbournemarathon.com.au), please let our Club Captain, Lavinia Petrie, know [Tel: 9728 3929 or Email: ljpetrie@alphalink.com.au] so that we can collate the 2008 VMA Marathon Championship Results from the official Melbourne Marathon results.
Finishing a gruelling
10 miles 2007
2008 - VMA 10 Miles Championship
Sunday, 17th August 2008 - Princes Park
Results are available through the 'VMA Championships' link, on the left.
2008 - VMA 10km Road Championship
Sunday, 20th July - Braeside Park, Dingley
Results are available through the 'VMA Championships' link, on the left.
2008 - 10km Cross Country Championship
Results for the 10km Cross Country Championship, run on Sunday 15th June at Yarra Bend National Park, are available via the 'VMA Championships' link.
2008 - 8km Men's Cross Country and 6km Women's Cross Country
This year the events were held in conjunction with Athletics Victoria at Warragul. Results are available via the 'VMA Championships' link.
Race Entry Details
Entry for the VMA Marathon is as per the dates for the Melbourne Marathon. All other VMA events can be entered on the day (please report in at least 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time). 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.
Race Fees and Membership Fees
Club Captain, Lavinia Petrie presenting 10mile medal to Ted Paulin
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). In addition to this all entrants will go into a draw for valuable prizes that will be available for collection at the event. You don't have to win a medal to be a winner!
Any queries about results or medals should be directed to the Club Captain, Lavinia Petrie on 9728 3929, or email ljpetrie@alphalink.com.au.
