After the gale force winds of last week, Victory members were greeted with near perfect conditions for Week 22. During the week several of our school students had competed in the second level of their Track & Field school carnivals so numbers were a bit depleted in some distances.
However, three Victory members have been congratulated for their success on Sunday morning when they took part in the Husky Half Running Festival. Nine year old Evie Hill competed in the open 5k event and placed an amazing 12th. overall and not surprisingly won the gold medal for her age category, under 10. This same event was won by Liam Hinchcliffe who naturally was awarded the gold medal in his category 15 – 19yrs. Not to be outdone by his son, David Hincliffe contested the half marathon and was 20th home and also was awarded the gold medal for first in the 50 – 59yrs category. Considering there were hundreds competing in the various events their results are a great achievement.
Our ‘Top’ masters athlete, Cristine Suffolk is flying to Mackay shortly to participate in the Australian team at the 2019 Oceania Masters Athletics Championships from August 31st. to September 7th. The event has a good representation from 14 other countries. We know Cristine will do her best in her three individual events plus the distance medley relay.
While on the subject of ‘Top’ masters athletes, we had the joy of welcoming Erich & Eva Moeller – Duhme back on Saturday, having returning from their great outback and north Queensland touring holiday. Both are looking as fresh as ever and very interesting to listen to some of their experiences and view some photo’s.
Just a reminder, there will not be competition at Willandra on Saturday 24th. However, any members not travelling to Dapto to watch the Australian XC Championships, are quite welcome to use the course for training
Week 23 on Saturday 31st. August, and our final day of competition, Week 24, will be Saturday 7th. September Saturday 14th. September will be a Fun & Food day and Presentation of Awards starting at 3pm. Please mark this on your calendar as we would love to celebrate the past 5 months with everyone.
Our plan is to have a few weeks break after the 14th. September, especially as the school holidays are approaching which effect a number of our families. Activities during the spring & summer months will possibly start after the long weekend in October. In the meantime we would welcome ideas and input from members.
We will also be holding the inaugural Annual General Meeting during October, (date to be confirmed) as the 2018/19 season concludes on 30th. September. October therefore signifies the beginning of another financial year for Victory Runners and affiliation with Athletics NSW and the beginning of 2019/20 season.
1k Course
| Name | Time | Points |
| Matilda Hewatt | 5.24 | 10 |
| Tim Hewatt | 5.30 | 8 |
| Ruby French | 6.25 | 6 |
| James Wilson | 6.35 | 5 |
| Emily Burinaga | 6.39 | 5 |
| Charlotte Dixon (Vis) | 7.02 | / |
| Layla Prince | 7.02 | 5 |
| Lulu Wilson | 7.29 | 5 |
| Riley Prince | 8.13 | 5 |
| Zali Wilson | 10.06 | 5 |
2k Course
| Name | Time | Points |
| Marley Hewatt | 11.02 | 10 |
| Ashley Spicer | 12.39 | 8 |
| Tori Hill | 11.26 | 6 |
| Karen File | 13.39 | 5 |
2k Walk
| Name | Time | Points |
| Carla Hill | 20.02 | 10 |
3k Course
| Name | Time | Points |
| Ayden Spicer | 12.57 | 10 |
| Campbell Hooke (Vis) | 19.33 | / |
4k Course
| Name | Time | Points |
| Cristine Suffolk (1) | 18.25 | 10 |
| Erich Moeller – Duhme (2) | 24.51 | 10 |
| Cameron Harrison | 19.26 | 8 |
| Mel Day | 24.30 | 6 |
| Natasha Spicer | 22.23 | 5 |
| Laura Prince | 33.17 | 5 |
6k Course
| Name | Time | Points |
| Eva Moeller – Duhme | 49.05 | 10 |
| Kevyn Davis 6k | 49.05 | 10 |