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And so 2021 arrives! No doubt there is a lot of excitement for everyone stepping into a new year with new challenges awaiting. With Littles and Seniors both returning on the 16th of January we hope that everyone has had the chance to relax and recharge the batteries for another busy time of aths.The SeniorsContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – Jan 5”

Fairly short edition this week! Vic Milers Club A massive night was had at Vic Milers Club by our Seniors on the 22nd. Inspired by a 1500m World Record being run by Jaryd Clifford (3:44.58), many ran to new PBs which will no doubt be very challenging to break again! Congratulations to everyone who ranContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – Dec 29”

Father Christmas showed up at Morrison reserve on Saturday morning to surprise Yarra Ranges Athletics little athletes, showing a special love of athletics.  The club held their final round of little athletics competition for 2020 on Saturday in perfect conditions at the Morrison Reserve Athletics Facility for athletes to run, jump and throw … andContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – Dec 22”

A working bee will be held at the track on Sunday 20th December 2020. Morrison Reserve – Anytime between 10am and 2pm. Even if you can only spare 15 minutes, it will be most appreciated.

Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomed Australian athletics legend Kyle Vander Kuyp to our Morrison Reserve track on Saturday morning.  As part of the “Coles Little Athletes Big Dreams” program, Kyle spent nearly an hour answering questions, taking photos with our athletes and even found time give some athletes some hurdling tips. It was certainly a fantasticContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – Dec 8”

A huge thank you to everyone who came to Morrison Reserve, the home of Yarra Ranges Athletics. Hopefully you enjoyed the racing, and if it was your first visit to our track, it was great to host you there. Results are here – please let us know if you spot any errors. There were someContinue reading “Back on track – Results – Nov 28”

The third week of athletics was our biggest and best yet.  Once again athletes had an opportunity to experience a wide range of events with some excellent performances from all athletes throughout the morning. It was great to see so many new faces joining the club for the first time and enjoying the opportunity toContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – Nov 24”

Welcome back to athletics!  It was another fantastic turnout of eager athletes at Morrison Reserve on Saturday morning, despite families being able to travel to regional Victoria for the first time in many months.  Once again our athletes and parents adapted to the very different set of rules for participating in Little Athletics competition. AthletesContinue reading “November Update”

The new Summer Season of Track and Field will be delayed due to government restrictions. Everyone involved in the sport of athletics will be working hard to return to training and competition at the earliest opportunity. Follow us on Facebook or e-mail join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au to receive updated information as it becomes available.

– Club AGM, including vacant committee positions – Summer Presentations – Fun Run – Updates, information from Little Athletics Victoria (Juniors) – Updates, information from Athletics Victoria (Seniors) – Morrison Reserve