The Victorian Race Walking Club

The Winter Season occurs between April and September and covers the Australian winter. Conditions are generally superb for road walking with mild winter temperatures, fast courses and lots of competition for all age groups.

VRWC  ROADWALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2024

Melbourne experienced a real winter's day on Saturday, with cold and wet conditions, so we saw only 22 hardy individuals for our latest round of the VRWC Winter Season. The longer races started first, with Eden Morgan, Max Davidson and Alejandro Stevens leading the fields around. And special mentions to Addison Frenken and Mackenzie Turner who tackled the 4km distance for the first time.

8km Walk            
1.  Alejandro Stevens          M    Open     40:48
2.  Terry O'Neill              M    M60+     51:25
3.  Karyn O'Neill              F    M60+     57:53
              
6km Walk            
1.  Eden Morgan                M    Un20     28:05   PB 1:09
             
4km Walk            
1.  Max Davidson               M    U16      19:42
2.  Addison Frenken            F    U12      24:26   Longest walk so far
3.  Mackenzie Turner           F    U16      24:34   Longest walk so far
4.  David Smyth                M    M40+     24:34
5.  Emilie Garside             F    Open     26:28
6.  Heather Carr               F    M60+     26:41
7.  Donna-Marie Elms           F    M60+     27:01

The short walks saw Angus Shuttleworth and Matilda Read showing the way in the 2km walk, while Pippa Read looked good as she stormed through in the 1km walk. Finally, we welcomed Tasmanian stalwart Dave Moore who contested the 1km. Great to see you Dave!

2km Walk            
1.  Angus Shuttleworth         M    U14       9:49
2.  Matilda Read               F    U14      10:03   PB 0:12
3.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie     F    U12      11:39   Eq. PB
4.  Brodie Welsh               M    U12      12:20
5.  Caitlyn Shipham            F    U12      13:46
6.  Arthur Robinson            M    U16      14:07
7.  Payton Welsh               F    U10      14:11   Longest walk so far
8.  Dave Moore (TAS)           M    M60+     18:19

1km Walk    
1.  Pippa Read                 F    U12       5:43
2.  Anouk Morgan               F    U10       6:17
3.  Abby Fowler                F    U10       6:34

Thanks as always to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies to any I have missed.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Mark Donahoo
Race check in: Mark Donahoo
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Bill Carr, Tim Erickson, Dylan Shuttleworth
Judges: Brenda Felton(Chief), Michael Bodey, Stu Cooper, Gordan Loughnan, Di Lowden
Set up Pack up: Terry Swan, Bob Gardiner, Terry O'Neill, Tim Erickson, Karyn O'Neill
Photos: Terry Swan (See https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231983054740008)
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms

VRWC, AV AND LA-VIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024

Last Saturday was a first for the VRWC. While we have conducted championships on behalf of Athletics Victoria, Athletics Australia, Race Walking Australia and Victorian Masters Athletics for many years, this year we were cooperating with Little Athletics Victoria to conduct LAVic Roadwalk championships for the first time. Other states’ walking clubs have fruitful associations with their respective Little Athletics bodies, and it was time we joined the party.

At close of race entries there were an astonishing 102 LAVic entries, ranging from U9 to U17, evidence that young walkers out there are keen for racing opportunities outside of summer programs. This partnership between LAVic and the VRWC offers Little Athletes new opportunities, both via these championships and within the VRWC winter competition program.

Of course, not everyone makes it to the start line, but we had 97 walkers in total, our biggest carnival day for many years. And conditions were perfect, with cool still conditions for all competitors.

Saturday’s activities commenced with two education sessions:

    • 12.00 noon – Holding Race Walking Events at Your Centre. For parents and Centre officials, this was an introductory session, covering the benefits of race walking, the walking rules, what a judge does and doesn’t do. It also addressed introducing the sport to beginners, the importance of technique and basic coaching activities, and what’s involved in putting on races. It was conducted by Stu Cooper (VRWC president).

    • 12.15pm – Coaching Session for Athletes: How to race walk. This included skills, drills and training tips, understanding judges and the warnings given. It was conducted by Mark Donahoo (Club coach).

Then it was onto our racing program, with the 15km events kicking off at 1:30PM on our Championship Course alongside Albert Park Lake.  Although our Olympic and World Junior walkers have already left, we still had some excellent performances. Will Thompson won this championship last year and he did it again in 2024, but in a much faster time of 1:00:46 (with splits of 20:21, 20:16 and 20:09 on the fast Aughtie Drive course). We also welcomed NSW walkers Dylan Richardson and Jack McGinniskin who took the next 2 places, ahead of Alejandra Stephens who took silver as the second Victorian in a big PB time of 1:14:44. In the absence of Alanna Peart through illness, Maddison Nash seized her opportunity and claimed her first senior AV title in 1:18:28, eclipsing Bec Henderson’s U18 Club record in the process. Maddison has focused on her endurance training and raced little so far this season, an approach which is now paying dividends. Ariana Pashutina, fresh from the Oceania championships in Fiji, ripped over 7 mins from her previous 15km time and also shows an impressive level of condition. Char Hay’s 3rd place won her the VRWC Open title and the Elsie Jacobsen trophy, while Carolyn Rosenbrock did a fine job of wading through the LAVic hordes to finish in under 6:00 k’s.

AV Open Women 15km Championship        
1.  Maddison Nash            KNA                1:18:28    AV U18 Club Record, Longest walk
2.  Ariana Pashutina         KNA                1:24:19    PB 7:06
3.  Char Hay                 MUA                1:26:56
4.  Carolyn Rosenbrock       YRA                1:29:50
         
AV Open Men 15km Championship        
1.  Will Thompson            MPA                1:00:46
2.  Dylan Richardson         NSW (INV)          1:05:04
3.  Jack McGinniskin         NSW (INV)          1:09:14
4.  Alejandro Stephens       GHY                1:14:44    PB 2:27, 2nd AV
        
VRWC Open Women 15km Championship - Elsie Jacobson Trophy        
1.  Char Hay                 VRWC               1:26:56
         
VRWC U20 Women 15km Championship       
1.  Maddison Nash            VRWC               1:18:28
2.  Ariana Pashutina         VRWC               1:24:19
3.  Emily Smith              VRWC               1:30:35    Longest walk
 
We also had a couple of non-chamionship walks for those who just wanted a hitout on the day.    
    
VRWC Open 8km Non-Championship Walk        
1.  Eden Morgan              VRWC                 37:35
2.  Mark Thomas              VRWC                 45:48
3.  John Nottle              VRWC                 55:54
         
VRWC Open 4km Non-Championship Walk        
1.  David Smyth              VRWC                 23:36
2.  Emilie Garside           VRWC                 25:22
3.  Mackenzie Turner         VRWC                 25:49
4.  Donna-Marie Elms         VRWC                 26:07
         
And finally, onto our LA-Vic Championships, which saw great fields and excellent walking. Well done to all the medallists and to all the other walkers, many of whom were having their first ever road walks. Fastest on the day were Riley Coughlan (U17 3km) and Ela Uzun (U13 2km). Riley’s 12:30 for 3km was his fastest on the road and 3rd fastest all round. Ela broke new ground with 8:58, her first sub-9:00 2km, and claimed a fistful of new VRWC records. Other VRWC members to put their racing know-how to good effect and win titles were Amelia Vernal, Matilda Read, Angus Shuttleworth, Addison Frenken, Max Davidson, Indigo Marshall-Moodie, Brodie Welsh and Lily Bowkett, while many others achieved podium finishes.

LA-VIC U9 Girls 1km Walk        
1.  Lily Bowkett             Geelong              05:33
2.  Anouk Morgan             Knox                 05:35
3.  Payton Welsh             Cranbourne           06:19
4.  Jasmine Bailey           Berwick              06:29
5.  Aria Di Benedetto        Whittlesea City      06:32
6.  Isla Brooks              Brighton             06:57
7.  Michaela Mosher          Corio                07:08
8.  Neve Cunnane             Caulfield            07:10
9.  Nina Dunstan             Mentone              07:19
10. Shaylee Barker           Berwick              07:24
11. Florence Fernandopulle   Whittlesea City      08:05
12. Freyja Stubbs            Coburg               08:12

LA-VIC U9 Boys 1km Walk        
1.  Fletcher Reid            Melton City          05:15
2.  Spencer McKenna          Corio                05:41
3.  Noah Joksimovic          Cranbourne           05:44
4.  Dimitri Pashutin         Knox                 05:49
5.  Richard Barker           Sth Melb District    06:25
6.  Will Malcomson           Whittlesea City      07:01
7.  Ramsey Duncan            Whittlesea City      07:22
8.  Manendu Rohanachandra    Traralgon            07:27
9.  Felix Skurka             Chelsea              07:35
10. Oisin Hurley             Altona               07:58
11. Nate Frenken             Berwick              09:19
    Havish Ummat             Essendon                DQ

LA-VIC U10 Girls 1.5km Walk        
1.  Natalie Ramirez          Knox                 09:10
2.  Georgia Walters          Diamond Valley       09:24
3.  Abby Fowler              Brimbank             09:41
4.  Aisha Thomson            Altona               10:54
5.  Chloe Jackson            Bendigo              12:31
6.  Isabella Hung            Camberwell-Malvern   12:38
7.  Chloe Sanchez Acker      Caulfield            12:44

LA-VIC U10 Boys 1.5km Walk        
1.  Oliver Crowl             Berwick              07:54
2.  Logan Allison            Knox                 08:11
3.  Jack Greyling            Frankston            08:53
4.  Cameron Cunnane          Caulfield            10:04

LA-VIC U11 Girls 1.5km Walk        
1.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie   Berwick              08:06
2.  Pippa Read               Traralgon            08:31
3.  Erlyn Singh              Cranbourne           08:57
4.  Zoe Bowkett              Geelong              09:05
5.  Ella Harris              Brimbank             09:54
6.  Myah Smith               Corio                10:05
7.  Kobe Lewis               Melton City          10:09
8.  Milla Perkovic           Brighton             10:18
9.  Tess Hewatt              Yarra Ranges         10:47
10. Emma White               Seaford              10:48
11. Brylie Hinchcliffe       Traralgon            11:27
12. Jasmine Cristobal        Berwick              12:14
13. Louisa Roche             Sth Melb District    12:33
14. Indi Finn                Horsham              12:55

LA-VIC U11 Boys 1.5km Walk        
1.  Brodie Welsh             Cranbourne           08:30
2.  Harrison Nativo          Whittlesea City      09:57
3.  Harvey Stefanovski       Geelong              10:43
4.  Matthew Lyons            Collingwood          10:47
5.  Luka Joksimovic          Cranbourne           11:00

LA-VIC U12 Girls 2km Walk        
1.  Addison Frenken          Berwick              11:33
2.  Caitlyn Shipham          Knox                 13:00
3.  Maia Brooks              Brighton             13:11
4.  Sophie Dunstan           Mentone              13:26
    Ava MacKay               Camberwell-Malvern      DQ

LA-VIC U12 Boys 2km Walk        
1.  Fiete Halvar Diers       Sth Melb District    12:33
2.  Idan Maylis              Mentone              12:37
3.  Harrison Ryan            Whittlesea City      12:44
4.  Riley Debono             Cranbourne           12:59
5.  Theodore Roche           Sth Melb District    13:08

LA-VIC U13 Girls 2km Walk        
1.  Ela Uzun                 Essendon             08:58    VRWC U13-U20 Club Records
2.  Mya McClure              Whittlesea City      09:16
3.  Havana Ali               Essendon             10:44
4.  Harper Cassidy           Shepparton           12:02

LA-VIC U13 Boys 2km Walk        
1.  Angus Shuttleworth       Knox                 09:19
2.  Lewis McLennan           Doncaster            10:57
3.  Tate Jardine             Essendon             12:57
4.  Aarav Ummat              Essendon             16:40

LA-VIC U14 Girls 2km Walk        
1.  Matilda Read             Traralgon            10:00
2.  Hannah Matthews          Knox                 11:00
3.  Aylwen Campbell          Corio                11:52

LA-VIC U14 Boys 2km Walk        
1.  Thomas Stefanovski       Geelong              14:56

LA-VIC U15 Girls 3km Walk        
1.  Sarah Holmes             Diamond Valley       16:30

LA-VIC U15 Boys 3km Walk        
1.  Max Davidson             Diamond Valley       14:22
2.  Arthur Robinson          Altona               21:19

LA-VIC U17 Girls 3km Walk        
1.  Amelia Vernal            Coburg               20:46
2.  Jemilla Campbell         Corio                21:11

LA-VIC U17 Boys 3km Walk        
1.  Riley Coughlan           Sunbury              12:30
2.  Ashley Hennessy          Sunbury              18:35

A lot of moving parts were involved in making this event work. All credit to Mark Donahoo (VRWC) and Brett Johnstone (LAVic) for their groundwork, and to the officials, workers and helpers of both organisations for pulling it all together. Most of the young walkers who contested these races were exploring new territory – race walking on a long road loop rather than a familiar track. Added to that was immersion in an environment that contained elite senior walkers zipping past at regular intervals, giving many youngsters their first glimpse of adults walking at speed. It’s hoped that they enjoyed the experience and left Middle Park both with a sense of achievement and a desire to go further with it. We didn’t hand out those membership forms for nothing!

Thanks as always to what was a huge field of VRWC, AV and LA-VIC officials, judges and helpers who made sure the carnival ran smoothly and successfully. Apologies for anyone we have missed.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee:  Pam Nodel
Check in: Bill Carr, Heather Carr
Recorders: Matt Vernal, Darlene Swan, Dylan Shuttleworth, Troy Jardine, Margaret Hay, Alla Pashutina, Madeleine Feain, Dave Long, Bill Carr, Heather Carr, Marnie Zakis, Bob Gardiner, Therese Smith 
Judges:  Scott Nelson (C), Terry Swan, Gordon Loughlan, Di Lowden, Brenda Felton, Shane Dickson, Wally Horsman, Tony Doran, David Cash
Poster board: Terry O'Neill
Penalty area: Karyn O'Neill
Starter: Tim Erickson, Alan McClure
Finish marshalls:  Jonathan Ho, Ezo Ali, Byron Lester
Set up, Pack up:  Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Terry O’Neill, Tim Erickson, Brett Johnstone, Donna-Marie Elms, Gwen Steed, Caroline Rosengrave
Refreshment table:  Simon Baker, Richard Nash, Merilyn Thompson
Timekeepers: Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper
Announcer: Tim Erickson, Mark Donahoo
Results: Mark Donahoo, David Armstrong
Red Card Collector: Corey Dickson
Bike rider: Corey Dickson
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231927834159528)
Presentations: Mark Donahoo, Stu Cooper, Anthony McIntosh (LAVIC CEO)
First Aid: Brett Johnstone, Caitlin Serle
Child Safety Officer: Brett Johnstone
Coaching Clinic: Mark Donahoo, Fran Attard
Judging Clinic: Stu Cooper

VRWC ROADWALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2024

We had a good turnout of 33 walkers for our annual VRWC Guess Your Time roadwalk meet at Middle Park on Saturday afternoon. The best time estimate of the day went to Paul Moritz who was only 1 secoind off his predicted time in the 6km walk. There were prizes for the best guess in each race. Congrats to winners Jade Chitty, Carolyn Rosenbrock, Paul Moritz, Ariana Pashutina, David Smith, Caitlyn Shipham, Tate Jardine, Abby Fowler and Dimitri Pashutin. Well done to VRWC president Stuart Cooper for coordinating the prize purchases and thanks to Karyn O'Neill, Narelle Campbell and Jackie Fowler for their help on the BBQ. All in all, a very successful and well supported day.

8km Walk                                Time     Time Diff    Diff Place
1.  Jade Chitty             F    U20    46:18    0:22         1           Longest race so far
2.  Emily Smith             F    U18    48:33    1:23         2
                     
6km Walk                                Time     Time Diff    Diff Place
1.  Carolyn Rosenbrock      F    M60+   35:08    0:09         1
2.  Grace Louey             F    Open   36:53    0:23         3
3.  Heather Carr            F    M60+   41:43    0:17         2
                
1.  John Nottle             M    M60+   41:07    0:37         2
2.  Paul Moritz             M    M60+   41:54    0:01         1
                     
4km Walk                                Time     Time Diff    Diff Place
1.  Ariana Pashutina        F    U18    21:12    0:02         1
2.  Char Hay                F    Open   21:54    0:54         5           Longest race so far
3.  Aylwen Campbell         F    U16    25:36    1:04         6
4.  Emilie Garside          F    Open   25:44    0:46         4           PB 0:20
5.  Donna-Marie Elms        F    M60+   26:15    0:15         3
6.  Gwen Steed              F    M60+   29:40    0:14         2
7.  Marnie Zakis            F    M40+   29:44    1:41         7
                
1.  Max Davidson            M    U16    19:52    1:52         4
2.  Angus Shuttleworth      M    U14    21:07    0:20         3
3.  Jonathan Ho             M    U20    22:39    0:17         2
4.  David Smyth             M    M40+   24:22    0:02         1
                     
2km Walk                                Time     Time Diff    Diff Place
1.  Addison Frenken         F    U12    11:10    0:20         3
2.  Mackenzie Turner        F    U16    11:34    2:04         6
3.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie  F    U12    11:39    0:17         2           PB 0:22
4.  Erlyn Singh             F    U12    12:55    0:50         5           PB 1:16
5.  Georgia Walters         F    U10    13:31    0:24         4           Longest race so far
6.  Caitlyn Shipham         F    U12    13:36    0:06         1           PB 0:11
7.  Anna Wallace            F    M40+   14:45    2:21         7
                
1.  Brodie Welsh            M    U12    12:09    0:06         2
2.  Tate Jardine            M    U14    13:25    0:05         1           PB 0:05
3.  Arthur Robinson         M    U16    14:01    0:27         3           PB 0:27

1km Walk                                Time     Time Diff    Diff Place
1.  Abby Fowler             F    U10    06:40    0:02         1
2.  Aria Di Benedetto       F    U10    06:43    0:57         3           PB 0:36
3.  Payton Welsh            F    U10    07:47    0:19         2
                
1.  Logan Allison           M    U12    05:38    0:12         2           PB 0:08
2.  Dimitri Pashutin        M    U10    06:24    0:04         1

Thanks as always to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies to any I have missed.

Manager: Mark Donahoo        
Referee: Mark Donahoo        
Race checkin: Mark Donahoo, Bill Carr        
Timekeeper: Ian Laurie        
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Mark Donahoo, Ian Laurie, Alla Pashutina, Bill Carr, Narelle Campbell        
Judges: Gordan Loughnan (Chief), Terry O'Neill, Stu Cooper        
Setup, Packup: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Bob Gardiner, Terry O'Neill, Tim Erickson        
Bike rider: Tim Erickson        
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10231879293066031)       
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms, Gwen Steed        
Presentations: Mark Donahoo, Stu Cooper        
BBQ: Karyn O'Neill, Narelle Campbell, Jackie Fowler      

LBG CARNIVAL, STROMLO FOREST PARK, CANBERRA, SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024

The small VRWC contingent who attended the 57th Lake Burley Race Walking carnival on the long weekend nevertheless made their presence known with a range of impressive performances. While these were, of course, crowned by Rhydian Cowley’s and Bec Henderson’s Australian 35km records, many others were noteworthy and a supply of medals disproportionate to numbers attending made their way south of the Murray.

Congratulations to the following members on their racing efforts at Stromlo Forest Park on Sunday:

GOLD      Rhydian Cowley                                 Robin Whyte Classic 35km Men
          Bec Henderson                                  Val Chesterton Classic 35km Women
          Kyle Swan                                      Men Open 5km
          Andrew Jamieson                                Men Masters 15km
          Kyle Swan, Marcus Wakim, Alejandro Stephens    Men Open 15km Teams race
          Alejandro Stephens                             Men 15km Handicap

SILVER    Alanna Peart                                   Women Open 15km
          Alanna Peart                                   Women Open 5km
          Kyle Swan                                      Men Open 15km
          David Smyth                                    Men Masters 15km
          Angus Shuttleworth                             Boys U14 2km
          Marcus Wakim                                   Men 15km Handicap
          Payton Welsh                                   Girls U10 1km Handicap

BRONZE Corey Dickson                                     Robin Whyte Classic 35km Men
          Emily Smith                                    Women U20 10km
          Kate Siviour                                   Women Open 15km
          Brodie Welsh                                   Boys U12 2km
          Addison Frenken                                Girls U12 2km

The following results show the first 3 finishers in each event, along with the performances of all VRWC members. For full LBG results, see http://www.vrwc.org.au/RWA-Results/2024LBGResults.pdf

Event 1: Robin Whyte Classic Men 35km
1.  Rhydian Cowley                VRWC      2:26:25 AR
2.  Mitchell Baker                ACTRFWC   2:38:15
3.  Corey Dickson                 VRWC      2:40:16
    Fraser Saunder                VRWC      DNF

Event 1M: Men Masters 35km
1.  Kim Mottrom                   SARWC     3:14:57
2.  Peter Crump                   SARWC     4:06:08

Event 2: Val Chesterton Classic Women 35km
1.  Rebecca Henderson             VRWC      2:47:34 AR
2.  Allanah Pitcher               NSWRWC    3:11:22
3.  Bridget Bell                  NSWRWC    3:17:51

Event 2B: Women 35km Fitness walk
1.  Sue Archer                    ACTRFWC   3:47:03

Event 4: Open Women 15km
1.  Elizabeth McMillen            NSWRWC    1:12:02
2.  Alanna Peart                  VRWC      1:14:26
3.  Kate Siviour                  VRWC      1:17:21

TEAMS RESULTS        
1.  NSWRWC1    7    Elizabeth McMillen, Chelsea Roberts, Ciara Cassilles
        
Event 4M: Women Masters 15km
1.  Noela McKinven                QRWC      2:28:37

Event 5: Open Men 15km
1.  Tim Fraser                    ACTRWC    1:00:53
2.  Kyle Swan                     VRWC      1:01:25
3.  Isaac Beacroft                NSWRWC    1:06:02
4.  Marcus Wakim                  VRWC      1:07:38
6.  Alejandro Stephens            VRWC      1:17:11
7.  Andrew Jamieson               VRWC      1:38:03
8.  David Smyth                   VRWC      1:38:51

Handicap
1.  Alejandro Stephens            VRWC      0:59:21

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  VRWC1       6    Kyle Swan, Marcus Wakim, Alejandro Stephens    

Event 5M: Masters Men 15km
1.  Andrew Jamieson              VRWC       1:38:03
2.  David Smyth                  VRWC       1:38:51
        
Event 6: ACT Fitness 15km Men & Women
1M. John Kennedy                 ACTRWC     1:49:35
2M. Bryan Thomas                 ACTRWC     2:18:54
    
1W. Lorna England                ACTRWC     2:18:55
        
Event 7: ACT Fitness 8km Men & Women
1M. John Nilon                   NSWRWC     1:03:38
2M. Geoff Barker                 ACTRWC     1:21:40

1W. Nicole Nilon                 NSWRWC     1:03:38
2W. Kristy Templer               SARWC      1:08:33
        
Event 8: Men U20 10km
1.  Kodi Clarkson                ACTRWC     0:44:42
2.  Sam McCure                   QRWC       0:45:49
3.  Joel Byatt                   NSWRWC     0:48:04

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    6    Joel Byatt, Brendan Pospischil, Aidan Pospischil    

Event 9: ACT Over 19 10km
1.  Di Camilleri                 SARWC      1:30:44        

Event 10: Women U20 10km
1.  Nellie Langford              SARWC      0:54:36
2.  Hana Jugovic                 ACTRWC     0:57:11
3.  Emily Smith                  VRWC       1:01:57

Event 11: Boys U10 1km
1.  Oliver Masik                 NSWRWC     0:05:09
2.  Jacob Hearnden               NSWRWC     0:05:29
3.  Lachlan de Bree              NSWRWC     0:06:01

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    7    Oliver Masik, Jacob Hearnden, Lachlan de Bree

Event 12: Girls U10 1km
1.  Addison Fahey                NSWRWC     0:05:35
2.  Veronica Dennett             NSWRWC     0:05:41
3.  Samantha Ramboer             ACTRWC     0:05:48
6.  Payton Welsh                 VRWC       0:06:47

Handicap        
2.  Payton Welsh                 VRWC       0:03:27

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    15    Addison Fahey, Veronica, Dennett, Milana Sorokin
2.  ACTRWC2     7    Samantha Ramboer, Estrid Helgstedt, Phoebe Grocott

Event 13: Boys U12 2km
1.  Nate Appleyard               NSWRWC     0:10:20
2.  Liam Meale                   NSWRWC     0:11:13
3.  Brodie Welsh                 VRWC       0:11:15

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    16    Nate Appleyard, Liam Meale, Oliver Masik
2.  NSWRWC2     6    Jacob Hearnden, Alexander Dennett, Hugo Siciliano

Event 14: Girls U12 2km
1.  Avia Luketic                 NSWRWC     0:10:29
2.  Stella Wade                  NSWRWC     0:10:44
3.  Addison Frenken              VRWC       0:11:02

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    25    Avia Luketic, Stella Wade, Hannah Hewitt
2.  NSWRWC2    15    Emma Olofinski, Caitlin Allum, Addison Fahey    
3.  NSWRWC3     6    Addison Jenkins, Veronica Dennett, Milana Sorokin

Event 15: Boys U14 2km
1.  Nate Appleyard               NSWRWC     0:09:41
2.  Angus Shuttleworth           VRWC       0:10:09
3.  Noah Vella                   NSWRWC     0:10:19

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    16    Nate Appleyard, Noah Vella, Mitchell McCarthy    
2.  NSWRWC2     6    Michael Matheson, Sagan Jones, Alexander Dennett

Event 16: Girls U14 2km
1.  Ashleigh Mansell             NSWRWC     0:10:18
2.  Erin Cassilles               NSWRWC     0:10:26
3.  Emma Hoskins                 NSWRWC     0:10:30

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    25    Ashleigh Mansell, Erin Cassilles, Emma Hoskins
2.  NSWRWC2    15    Ivy Murray, Nikki Hearnden, Sienna Wade
3.  NSWRWC3     6    Addison Jenkins, Lilly Twigden, Caitlin Allum

Event 17: Boys U16 3km
1.  Christopher Nilon            NSWRWC     0:15:52
2.  Mitchell McCarthy            NSWRWC     0:16:32
3.  Charlton Maxwell             NSWRWC     0:17:28

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    7    Christopher Nilon, Mitchell McCarthy, Charlton Maxwell

Event 18: Girls U16 3km
1.  Sophie Polkinghorne          NSWRWC     0:15:54
2.  Erin Cassilles               NSWRWC     0:16:39
3.  Lexie Beacroft               NSWRWC     0:16:43

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    16    Sophie Polkinghorne, Erin Cassilles, Lexie Beacroft
2.  NSWRWC2     6    Keira Gill, Scarlett McGraw, Nikki Hearnden

Event 19: Boys U18 5km
1.  Joel Byatt                   NSWRWC     0:22:58
2.  Cooper Rech                  SARWC      0:25:42
3.  Christopher Nilon            NSWRWC     0:28:14
4.  Angus Shuttleworth           VRWC       0:30:08

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    7    Joel Byatt, Christopher Nilon, Aidan Pospischil

Event 20: Girls U18 5km
1.  Angelina Legrand             SARWC      0:26:09
2.  Matilda Webb                 NSWRWC     0:26:52
3.  Jessica Loring               NSWRWC     0:27:01

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    23    Matilda Webb, Jessica Loring, Ciara Cassilles
2.  ACTRWC1    11    Hana Jugovic, Emma Grocott, Julia Grocott
3.  NSWRWC2    10    Madeleine Maxwell, Summer Sivaraj, Laura Corvalan Sotomayor

Event 21: Women Open 5km
1.  Elizabeth McMillen           NSWRWC     0:21:57
2.  Alanna Peart                 VRWC       0:22:32
3.  Sophie Polkinghorne          NSWRWC     0:27:13

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  NSWRWC1    24    Elizabeth McMillen, Sophie Polkinghorne, Emma Hoskins
2.  SARWC1     16    Angelina Legrand, Liliana Templer, Matilda Rech
3.  NSWRWC2     6    Carmel Parker, Nicholle Challinor, Emily Challinor

Event 21M: Masters Women 5km
1.  Ann Jugovic                  ACTRWC     0:21:57
2.  Carmel Parker                NSWRWC     0:22:32
3.  Nicolle Challinor            NSWRWC     0:27:13

Event 22: Men Open 5km
1.  Kyle Swan                    VRWC       0:19:33
2.  Tim Fraser                   ACTRWC     0:20:23
3.  Owen Toyne                   ACTRWC     0:20:52
9.  Marcus Wakim                 VRWC       0:22:32

TEAMS RESULTS
1.  ACTRWC1    22    Tim Fraser, Owen Toyne, Kodi Clarkson
2.  NSWRWC1    17    Carl Gibbons, Dylan Richardson, Jack McGinniskin
3.  SARWC1     6    Kim Mottrom, Rain Langford, Peter Crump

Event 22M: Men Masters 5km
1.  Kim Mottrom                 SARWC       0:24:51
2.  Peter Crump                 SARWC       0:34:53

VRWC ROAD WALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2024

We had sunny and cool conditions for our latest round of the VRWC Winter Season, with the rain staying away on what was the first day of winter. The turnout of 33 competitors made the most of the conditions and there were some good performances. The longer walks got underway first, with Eden Morgan the standout, recording an impressive 10km time of 46:50, a PB of nearly 2 minutes. Emilie Garside continued her excellent early season form with a big 5km PB of 32:55. And a special mention for Gwen Steed who bettered her own VRWC W80 club record by 20 secs with her time of 37:16.

12km Walk
1.  Mark Thomas             M60+    1:11:50
2.  Terry O'Neill           M60+    1:17:28        
    Gerard Feain            M60+        DNF
          
10km Walk        
1.  Carolyn Rosenbrock      M60+    1:00:01
    Karyn O'Neill           M60+         DQ

1.  Eden Morgan             U20       46:50   PB 1:48
2.  Alejandro Stephens      Op        53:28
3.  Kevin Cassidy           M60+    1:02:48
    Andrew Jamieson         M60+        DNF
         
5km Walk        
1.  Char Hay                Op        25:13
2.  Emilie Garside          Op        32:55   PB 4:29
3.  Donna-Marie Elms        M60+      33:07
4.  Heather Carr            M60+      33:19
5.  Gwen Steed              M60+      37:16   W80 club record (37:26)

1.  Mark Blackwood          M40+      23:21
2.  John Nottle             M60+      34:04
    Jonathan Ho             U20         DNF

The shorter races got underway next, with a number of our walkers testing themselves out over the 3km distance for the first time. Well done to Erlyn, Jemilla and Caitlyn. There were quite a few PBs in the 1km walk as our youngest walkers strutted their stuff (wow, are they fast). We had a great battle in the girls 1km event with U12 Addison Frenken finishing just 1 sec ahead of fellow U12 Indigo Marshall-Moodie, both girls doing PBs. Brodie Welsh and Arthur Robinson also PB'd in the male 1km event.

3km Walk        
1.  Emily Smith             U18       17:23  
2.  Aylwen Campbell         U16       19:38
3.  Mietta Morgan           U16       19:59
4.  Erlyn Singh             U12       21:41   First 3km walk
5.  Jemilla Campbell        U18       22:39   First 3km walk
6.  Caitlyn Shipham         U12       22:56   First 3km walk

1km Walk        
1.  Addison Frenken         U12        5:20   First 1km walk with us
2.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie  U12        5:21   PB 0:10
3.  Ella Harris             U12        6:02
4.  Anouk Morgan            U10        6:29
5.  Abby Fowler             U10        6:30
6.  Georgia Walters         U10        6:38
7.  Payton Welsh            U10        7:55

1.  Brodie Welsh            U12        6:04   PB 0:30
2.  Arthur Robinson         U16        6:24   PB 0:12
3.  Tate Jardine            U14        6:28

Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies if we missed anyone. You are all much appreciated.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Mark Donahoo
Race checkin: Mark Donahoo
Timekeeper: Ian Laurie
Recorder: Bob Gardiner, Mark Donahoo, Theresa Smith, Margaret Hay,
Judges: Stu Cooper (Chief), Gordan Loughnan, Brenda Felton, Tony Doran
Setup, Packup: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Bob Gardiner, Gerard Feain, Terry O'Neill, Karyn O'Neill, Carolyn Rosenbrock
Bike rider: Terry Swan
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231796817644197)
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms, Gwen Steed

This was a Points Comnpetition day so check out page http://www.vrwc.org.au/vrwcpointscomps.shtml for the updated Handicap and Actual Time points.

VRWC ROAD WALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 25 MAY 2024

Perfect conditions greeted the 30 walkers who fronted for the latest round of the VRWC winter season roadwalks. The longer events got underay first, with Kyle Swan storing through to an impressive 8km time of 31:55. Alejandra Stephens was also in fine form, doing a big 8km PB of 40:28.

8km Walk        
1.  Karyn O'Neill           M60+    59:17

1.  Kyle Swan               Op      31:55
2.  Alejandro Stephens      Op      40:28   PB 0:35
3.  Terry O'Neill           M60+    50:17
4.  Andrew Jamieson         M60+    50:43
5.  Gerard Feain            M60+    51:23
        
6km Walk        
1.  Gwen Steed              M60+    45:28

1.  Mark  Blackwood         M40+    28:30
2.  Kevin Cassidy           M60+    35:20
    David Smyth             M40+      DNF
        
4km Walk        
1.  Ariana Pashutina        U18     21:16   PB 0:01
2.  Char Hay                Op      22:14
3.  Grace Louey             Op      23:40
4.  Sandra Geisler          M40+    24:15
5.  Donna-Marie Elms        M60+    26:17
6.  Heather Carr            M60+    26:21

1.  Max Davidson            U16     19:29   PB
2.  Angus Shuttleworth      U14     20:57   PB 1:02
3.  Steven Haverly *        M60+    36:25

The shorter distance races started 15 minutes later, with fast walking (and a few PBs) by our young walkers.
        
2km Walk        
1.  Emily Smith             U18     10:53
2.  Addison Frenken         U12     11:28   PB 0:24
3.  Amelia Vernal           U18     13:06
4.  Caitlyn Shipham         U12     13:47   PB 0:31


1.  Brodie Welsh            U12     13:22   Longest walk yet
2.  Arthur Robinson         U16     14:29
        
1km Walk        
1.  Abby Fowler             U10      6:24   PB 0:01
2.  Georgia Walters         U10      6:44
3.  Aria Di Benedetto       U10      7:51
4.  Payton Welsh            U10      8:01

1.  Dimitri Pashutin        U10      6:36

Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies if we missed anyone. You are all much appreciated.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Terry Swan   
Race Checkin: Mark Donahoo
Timekeeper: Ian Laurie
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Mark Donahoo, Darlene Swan, Alla Pashutina, Dylan Shuttleworth
Judges: Michael Bodey (Chief), Stu Cooper, Gordan Loughnan, Brenda Felton, Di Lowden
Setup, Packup: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Bob Gardiner, Gerard Feain, Terry O'Neill, Tim Erickson,
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10231759542952353)
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms, Gwen Steed

This was a Points Comnpetition day so check out page http://www.vrwc.org.au/vrwcpointscomps.shtml for the updated Handicap and Actual Time points.

AV, AV SCHOOLS AND VRWC CHAMPIONSHIPS, MIDDLE PARK, SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024

The latest round of our VWRC winter season was a significant one as the club, with help from Athletics Australia, had negotiated with World Athletics to ensure that that the Open 35km, the U20 10km and the U18 5km championships had been granted World Athletics Certification. This ensures that the results from these events will be published on the World Athletics website, will be included in World Top Lists and world rankings and can be used for qualification purposes. VRWC is in a fortunate position that we have 2 certified courses on which we can hold these competitions. We thank World Athletics and Athletics Australia for their support.

The morning was perfect for racing and the turnout was good - 36 walkers in total. The 35km championship was the blue riband event of the meet and developed into a great battle between Australian reps Rhydian Cowley (VIC) and Dylan Richardson (NSW). Dylan had a healthy lead of some 5 minutes at the 20km mark but slowed soon after, retiring at the 30km mark just before being caught by a fast finishing Rhydian who took the title, along with the Jared Tallent Shield, with a time of 2:47:49. Alejandro Stevens' longest race to date had been 30km and he passed that mark in a 6 minute PB, going on to take second place in the 35km with a good inaugural time of 3:28:05.

AV & VRWC Open 35km                          5km    10km   15km     20km     25km     30km     35km
1.  Rhydian Cowley            M    GHY       24:27  48:41  1:13:26  1:37:37  2:01:46  2:25:07  2:47:49
2.  Alejandro Stephens        M    GHY       29:43  58:51  1:28:08  1:57:36  2:28:25  2:58:38  3:28:05   First time over 35km
    Dylan Richardson          M    NSW INV   23:26  46:25  1:09:19  1:32:29  1:56:20  2:23:36  DNF

The meet hosted the annual Victorian Schools Roadwalk Championships for U14, U16, U18 and U20. Fields were small but there were plenty of good walks, with the best efforts by Riley Coughlan (U18 5km 22:19), Ela Uzun (U14 3km 14:01) and Max Davidson (U16 3km 14:15). Note that Ela's 3km roadwalk time of 14:01 set new VRWC club records for U14-U17 girls. Wow! We also welcomed Tasmanian Oliver Morgan.

AV Schools U20 Female 10 km    
1.  Maddison Nash             F    Hazel Glen College       54:05
2.  Emily Smith               F    Kilbreda College         58:22   PB 0:31
             
AV Schools U18 Male 5 km             
1.  Riley Coughlan            M    Salesian College         22:19
2.  Oliver Morgan             M    Tasmania - Invitation    25:54
             
AV Schools U18 Female 5 km             
1.  Ariana Pashutina          F    Ashwood High School      26:15
             
AV Schools U16 Male 3 km             
1.  Max Davidson              M    Diamond Valley College   14:15
             
AV Schools U16 Female 3 km             
1.  Matilda Read              F    Mirboo North Sec Col     18:13
2.  Mietta Morgan             F    Independent-Homeschool   18:30
3.  Addison Paulke            F    Patterson River Sec Col  19:39   PB 0:13
             
AV Schools U14 Male 3 km             
1.  Lewis McLennan            M    Donvale Christian Col    15:15
2.  Angus Shuttleworth        M    Blackburn High School    15:16
3.  Tate Jardine              M    Penleigh & Essendon Gr   21:44   PB 0:49
             
AV Schools U14 Female 3 km             
1.  Ela Uzun                  F    St Monica's College      14:01   New VRWC U14-17 club records
2.  Havana Ali                F    St Monica's College      16:37

The meet also included U12 2.5km and U10 1.5km VRWC club championships. Well done to our youngest walkers who always amaze with their speed and style.

VRWC U12 2.5km Championship Male          
    Tom Guastella             M         DQ
         
VRWC U12 2.5km Championship Female          
1.  Addison Frenken           F      14:27   PB
2.  Pippa Read                F      14:45   Longest race so far
3.  Erlyn Singh               F      16:51   Longest race so far
         
VRWC U10 1.5km Championship Female          
1.  Abby Fowler               F       9:55   PB 0:50
2.  Aria Di Benedetto         F      12:02

Finally, there were a number of VRWC non-championship walks for everyone else. International rep Rebecca Henderson stood out with her 15km time of 1:14:36 (just a training stroll!). Super masters walkers Andrew Jamieson (M77) and Heather Carr (W74) also excelled, as always!

VRWC 15km Non-Championship         
1.  Rebecca Henderson         F    1:14:36
2.  Char Hay                  F    1:22:04
3.  Carolyn Rosenbrock        F    1:34:10
4.  Gerard Feain              M    1:39:17
    Eden Morgan               M         DQ
         
VRWC 8km Non-Championship
1.  Andrew Jamieson           M      50:56        
2.  Heather Carr              F      55:28
         
VRWC 4km Non-Championship     
1.  Kevin Cassidy             M      22:25
2.  Emilie Garside            F      26:04   PB 0:15
3.  Amelia Vernal             F      29:33
         
VRWC 2km Non-Championship     
1.  Donna-Marie Elms          F      12:53
2.  Caitlyn Shipham           F      14:18   PB 0:43
2.  Arthur Robinson           M      14:28   Longest race so far
4.  Gwen Steed                F      14:59

Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers, both AV and VRWC, who ensured the carnival was run smoothly and correctly. I think at times I could see more officials than walkers!

Manager of the meet: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Brendan Ferrari
Race Director: Mark Donahoo   
Check in: Mark Donahoo, Bill Carr
Recorders and timekeepers: Madeleine Feain, Simon Baker, Richard Nash, Bob Gardiner, Ian Laurie, David Long, Bill Carr,  Donna Vernal, Ivan, Pushutin
Judges: Gordon Loughnan- Bronze  (Chief) Scott Nelson- Silver Level WA, Terry Swan- Bronze, Di Lowden- Bronze, Brenda Felton, Bernadette Morgan,  Shane Bicknell, Shane Dickson
DQ board: Anthony Doren
Judges Recorder: Michael Bodey
Penalty Zone: Karyn O'Neill
Set up, Pack up: Terry Swan, Tim Erickson, Terry O'Neill, Karyn O'Neill, Scott Nelson, Ian Laurie
Bike riders: Tim Erickson
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms, Gwen Steed
Presentations: Mark Donahoo
Red cards collector: Terry O'Neill
Feed Table coordinator: Stu Cooper, Deb Nash

VRWC ROADWALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 11 MAY 2024

The latest round of the VRWC Winter Season last Saturday afternoon saw 42 walkers descend on our home course at Middle Park and they were rewarded with perfect autumnal weather. But before competitors faced the starter's pistol, our club coach Mark Donahoo, with help from Simon Baker and Stuart Cooper, conducted the first of our winter coaching clinics which was every well supported.

The longer events kicked off at 2PM, with Marcus Wakim and Mark Blackwood leading out strongly as they paced each other for most of the 6km race. 15 year old Max Davidson was not far behind them and produced perhaps the best walk of the day with his inaugural 6km time of 30:54.

8km Walk
1.  Emily Smith                U18      47:08
2.  Ariana Pashutina           U18      47:36
3.  Carolyn Rosenbrock         M60+     47:59

1.  Alejandro Stephens         Open     42:28
2.  Andrew Jamieson            M60+     51:55
3.  Gerard Feain               M60+     52:46
    Paul Moritz                M60+       DNF
          
6km Walk
1.  Jade Chitty                U20      33:22   PB 0:22
2.  Grace Louey                Open     36:46
3.  Karyn O'Neill              M60+     44:45

1.  Marcus Wakim               U18      28:29
2.  Mark Blackwood             M40+     28:41
3.  Max Davidson               U16      30:54   Longest walk
4.  Terry O'Neill              M60+     39:15
5.  John Nottle                M60+     41:37
        
4km Walk
1.  Mya McClure                U14      21:14
2.  Char Hay                   Open     22:06
3.  Hannah Matthews            U16      25:01   Longest walk
4.  Emilie Garside             Open     26:19   PB 2:25
5.  Heather Carr               M60+     27:00
6.  Donna-Marie Elms           M60+     27:38
7.  Gwen Steed                 M60+     29:46

1.  Angus Shuttleworth         U14      21:59
2.  Kevin Cassidy              M60+     22:42
3.  Steven Haverly *           M60+     36:12
    Geoff Barrow               M60+        DQ

The shorter distance races started at 2:15PM and we welcomed first timers Caitlyn Shipham, Payton Welsh, Brodie Welsh and Grayson Allison. The races saw mainly U10 and U12 competitors but it was U20 walker Jonathan Ho who showed a clean pair of heels with his 1km winning time of 4:38. The races were very competitive, with plenty of PBs.
 
2km Walk
1.  Addison Frenken            U12      11:52   PB
2.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie     U12      11:57   PB 0:03
3.  Erlyn Singh                U12      14:01   PB 0:12
4.  Caitlyn Shipham            U12      15:01   First walk with us
         
1km Walk
1.  Abby Fowler                U10       6:25   PB 0:23
2.  Georgia Walters            U10       6:33   PB 0:01
3.  Aria Di Benedetto          U10       7:19   PB 0:16
4.  Anna Wallace               M40+      7:21
5.  Payton Welsh               U10       7:30   First walk with us

1.  Jonathan Ho                U20       4:38
2.  Logan Allison              U12       6:02
3.  Brodie Welsh               U12       6:34   First walk with us
4.  Arthur Robinson            U16       6:36   PB 0:31
5.  Dimitri Pashutin           U10       6:45
6.  Tate Jardine               U14       6:46
7.  Grayson Allison            U10       9:01   First walk with us

Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies if we missed anyone. You are all much appreciated.

Manager: Mark Donahoo    
Referee: Terry Swan       
Race checkin: Bill Carr    
Timekeepers: Ian Laurie, Mark Donahoo    
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Bill Carr, Madeleine Feain, Alla Pashutina, Simon Baker    
Judges: Brenda Felton (Chief), David Cash, Michael Bodey, Stu Cooper, Gordan Loughnan    
Setup Packup: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Michael Bodey, Gordon Loughnan, Bob Gardiner, Gerard Feain, Madeline Feain, Karyn O'Neill, Tim Erickson    
Bike riders: Terry Swan, Tim Erickson    
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231660389633582)     
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms, Gwen Steed    
Coaching Clinic: Mark Donahoo, Simon Baker, Stuart Cooper

A reminder that next weekend's racesa are on SUNDAY MORNING!    

VRWC ROADWALKS, MIDDLE PARK, SATURDAY 4 MAY 2024

Our VRWC winter season continued with round two on the road at our headquarters at Middle Park. Conditions were perfect for the 31 walkers in attendance who raced distances from 12km down to 1km. Carolyn Rosenbrock was the fastest over the 12km distance (1:13:07), Riley Coughlan (48:27), Eden Morgan (PB 48:32) and Mark Blackwood (48:52) battled out the 10km and Char Hay (26:03) took line honours in the 5km.

12km Walk                                         H'cap Place
1.  Carolyn Rosenbrock         M60+    1:13:07    1

1.  Terry O'Neill              M60+    1:19:22    1
2.  Gerard Feain               M60+    1:23:08    2
 
10km Walk                                         H'cap Place
1.  Kirstin Shaw (QRWC)        Open      55:56   

1.  Riley Coughlan             U18       48:27    4
2.  Eden Morgan                U20       48:32    1    PB 1:29
3.  Mark Blackwood             M40+      48:52    2
4.  Jonathan Ho                U20       56:42    3
 
5km Walk                                          H'cap Place
1.  Char Hay                   Open      26:03    1
2.  Ariana Pashutina           U18       26:37    2
3.  Emily Smith                U18       29:22    3
4.  Mietta Morgan              U16       33:14    6
5.  Fiona Van Heerwaarden (WA) W45       33:21   
6.  Heather Carr               M60+      34:46    4
7.  Karyn O'Neill              M60+      36:45    5

1.  John Nottle                M60+      34:01    1

The shorter distance races then got underway, with a few walkers deserving special comment: Anna Wallace having her first walk with us since the 2000's(welcome back Anna), Dimitri Pashutin having his first walk with us, Addison Franken having her first hitout over the 3km distance and Indigo Marshall-Moodie doing a big PB over 3km.

3km Walk                                          H'cap Place
1.  Addison Frenken            U12       18:31         First time over 3km
2.  Indigo Marshall-Moodie     U12       19:05    2    PB 0:56
3.  Emilie Garside             Open      19:46    1
4.  Gwen Steed                 M60+      22:37    3

1.  Max Davidson               U16       14:21   
2.  Steve Haverly *            M60+      26:19   

1km Walk                                          H'cap Place
1.  Anouk Morgan               U10        6:06    1
2.  Georgia Walters            U10        6:34   
3.  Aria Di Benedetto          U10        7:35    2
4.  Anna Wallace               M40+       8:10         First walk for a long time!
5.  Abby Fowler                U10        8:52    3

1.  Logan Allison              U12        6:04    1
2.  Dimitri Pashutin           U10        6:14         First walk with us
3.  Tate Jardine               U14        7:05    3
4.  Arthur Robinson            U16        7:07    2

Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies if we missed anyone. You are all much appreciated.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Stu Cooper
Race check in: Mark Donahoo, Bill Carr
Timekeeper: Ian Laurie, Mark Donahoo, Madeleine Feain
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Bill Carr, Madeleine Feain, Kevin Cassidy
Judges: Gordan Loughnan (Chief), David Cash, Michael Bodey, Anthony Doran, Brenda Felton, Di Lowden
Set up, Pack up: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper, Michael Bodey, Gordon Loughnan, Kevin Cassidy, Bob Gardiner, Gerard Feain, Madeline Feain
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231623677155793)
Canteen: Gwen Steed 

AV AND VRWC TRACK CHAMPIONSIPS, MENTONE, SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2024

The VRWC winter season kicked off on Sunday morning with track races at Dolomore Reserve in Mentone. The meet included the AV 10,000m Track Championships and VRWC Club Championships. Now that's a great way to kick off the season! A total of 26 walkers, including a few interstate guests, contested the various events on offer. Conditions were just about perfect and there were a number of PBs and some great performances.

The Victorian 10,000m Track Championships saw wins to 16 year old Tasmanian Sam Linsday (in a big PB of 48:13) and 20 year old international walker Alanna Peart (50:03). The first Victorian in the Open Men's race was Alejandro Stephens (PB 50:47) so he also took Gold. It looked like that accolade would be awarded to Mark Blackwood but he incurred a 1 minute time penalty late in the race and had to be satisfied with the Silver. Silver also to Char Hay who recorded a big PB time of 51:28. We also welcomed Queensland Masters walker Brenda Gannon who recorded a very good time of 58:55.

AV 10,000m Track Championship Open Men           
Samuel Lindsay (INV)        TAS      48:13    PB
Alejandro Stephens          GHY      50:47    PB 0:16
Mark Blackwood              KNA      51:11    Rule 54.7.4 (1 Min penalty)
Rupert Van Dongen           MEN    1:13:03

AV 10,000m Track Championship 40+Men           
Mark Blackwood              KNA      51:11
Rupert Van Dongen           MEN    1:13:03

AV 10,000m Track Championship Open Women           
Alanna Peart                BYC      50:03
Char Hay                    MUA      51:28    PB 0:58
Brenda Gannon (INV)         QLD      58:55

AV 10,000m Track Championship 40+ Women       
Brenda Gannon (INV)         QLD      58:55

The various VRWC Club Championships saw PBs to Jonathan Ho (55:52), Emily Smith (58:53), Carolyn Rosenbrock (59:47), John Nottle (33:31), Emilie Garside (19:21) and Abbby Fowler (10:45). We also welcomed LAVIC walkers Oliver Crowl, Arthur Robinson, Addison Frenken and Aria Di Benedetto, as well as WA Masters walker Fiona Van Heerwaarden.

VRWC 10000m Track Championship            
Mark Blackwood              M        51:11    Rule 54.7.4 (1 Min penalty)
Jonathan Ho                 M        55:52    PB 0:51
Terry O'Neill               M      1:05:23
David Smyth                 M          DNF

Alanna Peart                F        50:03
Emily Smith                 F        58:53    PB 0:48
Brenda Gannon               F        58:55
Carolyn Rosenbrock          F        59:47    PB 0:06

VRWC 5000m Track Championship            
John Nottle                 M        33:31    PB 0:57

Ariana Pashutina            F        28:32
Heather Carr                F        33:35

VRWC 3000m Track Championship        
Geoffrey Barrow             M        22:23

Fiona Van Heerwaarden (WA)  F        18:59
Donna-Marie Elms            F        19:11
Emilie Garside              F        19:21    PB 2:17
Gwen Steed                  F        23:02

VRWC 1500m Track Championship            
Oliver Crowl                M         8:47    First race with us
Logan Allison               M         9:44
Arthur Robinson             M        10:15    First race with us
            
Addison Frenken             F         8:32    First race with us
Abby Fowler                 F        10:45    PB
Aria Di Benedetto           F        10:50    First race with us
           
Thanks to our many officials, judges and helpers. Apologies if we missed anyone. You are all much appreciated.

Manager: Mark Donahoo
Referee: Terry Swan
Race checkin: Mark Donahoo, Bill Carr
Timekeeper: Ian Laurie
Recorders: Bob Gardiner, Karyn O'Neill, Bill Carr, Simon Baker, Mark Donahoo, Alla Pashutina, Frank Dwyer
Judges: Brenda Felton (Chief), Stu Cooper, Ralph Bennett, Michael Bodey, Anthony Doran
Setup Packup: Terry Swan, Ian Laurie, Stu Cooper
Canteen: Donna Marie Elms
Presentations: Mark Donahoo, Bob Gardiner, Jared Tallent
Red cards collector: Terry Swan
Photos: Terry Swan (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231593522441944)