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To conclude the season of activities for 2024, 29 competitors lined up for the Inaugural Cross Country Mile event.

However, before the start all recorded a time they guessed would be close to their time.

Surprisingly enough, despite the strong westerly winds and the fact this distance at Willandra had not been run before, 8 competitors were within 1 second to 25 seconds correct. Well done everyone!!

The Annual General Meeting was conducted. All positions were filled as follows:

President: Paul Jennings
Vice President: Razz Wilkins
Secretary: Tracey Burinaga
Treasurer:  Aidan Dziubinski.

Committee Members: Laura Burbage & Bronwyn Coulston (Media / Publicity)
Annalies Corse, Irwin Burbage, Jan Gibb, Jeanie Paton, Lorraine & Frank Stevens.

The meeting closed and Presentation of Certificates and Special Awards followed. Special thanks and recognition of excellent results to our three Australian Cross Country Representatives Annie Dziubinski, Cleo McArthur and Joel Harlor.

Cristine Suffolk our amazing Masters runner who is a great ambassador for Victory Runners was congratulated on receiving her 500th. Medal during the year. This amazing collection began when Crissy started middle distance running 37 years ago.

While on the subject of Medals we recognize with pride our three 10 year old girls, Ashleigh Astin-Briggs, Cailin Burbage and Cleo McArthur who won medals in the 10yrs Team events.  Silver at Athletics NSW State XC at Willandra in June  and Gold at the Short Course XC  at Dapto in July. Truly a great achievement.

In closing this section of the Awards our two Special Recognition Certificates were presented. Family Award for ‘Top’ Attendance and Participation:  Presented to Astin-Briggs Family.    Last but not least the High Achievement Award: Presented to Annie Dziubinski who placed 4^th.  in U12 Australian 3k Cross Country Championships held in Tasmania. Annie also received a Gold medal as Team member of NSW who won the U12 Teams Award.

To conclude the enjoyable afternoon, despite the westerly wind, members were invited to a light meal of refreshments provided by Willandra.

Quote for the Month:
Friends are the family we choose
Jennifer Aniston.

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Weather for the first Saturday  of Spring was quite pleasant considering the past very windy weeks.  As we wind down our 2024 weekly activities of running and walking at Willandra  it is good to see competitors are still achieving  good times and even PB’s.

Not yet 9 years old, Thomas Dziubinski managed to break his 1k 9ys record ! We think he may have managed some low flying over the very hard packed ground to record a time of 4:04. Well done Tommie.

The next four places in the 1k were the regular Bryant family, young brothers Hudson and Spencer and parents Lauren & Matt.

2k distance was also well represented by another very regular family of four, the Astin-Briggs family. 10yr. old Ashleigh was first across the line in a good time. Younger sister Hayley and mother Jodie both stepped up to the 2k this week and managed it well.  However  4^th. member of the family, Joshua managed a good time in the 3k coming in first after overtaking his young sister and mother.

Very keen on improving his time was young Henry Tait who placed 2^nd. in the 3k and achieved his 2^nd PB in two weeks. A great effort.

A very enjoyable afternoon tea was a fitting conclusion to Week 24.

Some information to all members concerning our final winter events on Saturday 21^st September.

A short Annual General Meeting followed by presentation of some Awards will be conducted after our runs and walks.

To end the activities for the day, Willandra will host a light evening meal in appreciation  to Victory members, families and individuals,  for  a very successful and enjoyable year of 2024.

For catering purposes, please let us know if you will be attending.

See you at Week 25.  3pm. Saturday 14^th.

Quote for the Month:
Friends are the family we choose
Jennifer Aniston.

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Despite a very windy and cold afternoon, plus three families with their youngsters in Tasmania for the Australian Cross Country Championships, numbers were depleted.

However, we appreciated the folk who braved the conditions and completed their activity.

Victory members are also thrilled and very proud of the great results of our three youngsters Owen, Cleo and Annie who competed in Launceston at the Australian Cross Country Championships. Please check out the report in Victory Facebook.

Harry Stubbs and Hudson Bryant ran very well in the 1k. Both boys finished very close as they sprinted to the finish.

Two members this week, despite the wind, both managed to clock up personal best times. Well done to Henry Tait who was 1^st home in the 2k and his mother, Annalies, who won the 3k.

Considering the autumn and winter we have experienced with very high rain falls we are grateful for having already been able to conduct 23 Saturdays of activities. For this reason, many thanks to volunteers and all who have attended.

Looking forward to Week 24 on Saturday 7^th September, remember 1^st Saturday of the month means a shared afternoon tea!

Members, visitors (and dogs on leash) always welcome. Start time for run / walk, 3.00pm.

Quote for the Month:
We delight in the beauty of the Butterfly, but do we consider the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty?

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Cold westerly winds did not deter 34 keen competitors as they set out to complete their chosen distances. Possibly just as keen, it was a pleasure to watch 5 much loved attractive dogs on leash with their owners ready also to enjoy the exercise.

Two young lads set the scene for a great afternoon of excellent running and walking and close finishes. Francis Peabody took line honours completing the 1k in a PB time of 4.24. Henry Tait also had a great finish for a PB and set a new 1k time for 10yrs Best on Record. Very consistent youngster Hudson Bryant finished very well also, making it three in a row for the boys.

With not a lot of time separating the other six 1k competitors, plus the very speedy 2k youngsters finishing, timekeeper and place ticket handler were kept busy.

Two of our three Australian Cross Country representatives, U12 Annie Dziubinski who is competing for the All Schools XC on Wednesday in Victoria and Hobart the following weekend for Athletics Australia ran an excellent 2k in 7.55. Cleo McArthur U11 heading to Hobart also ran a very good 2k in 8.22. We wish Owen Harlor U11 along with Anie and Cleo all the very best and trust they will enjoy the competition and experience.

Well done also to Ashleigh Astin-Briggs who ran a very good 2k time of 10.09. Unfortunately, at the moment my computer is being updated so I don’t have the opportunity to check out previous times, but I think this could also be a PB for Ashleigh.

Ashleigh’s brother Joshua was first home in the 3k, Crissy Suffolk in the 4k. Great to see seven walkers taking the opportunity for a walk and a talk.

President Paul Jennings was wished a Happy Holiday as he and wife Tracey set off for six weeks overseas. As Paul won’t be home until early October, he has already indicated he is willing to stand for President at the AGM to be conducted in September.

Present plans are to conclude our Saturday afternoon activity on either Saturday 14^th or 21^st September. We will have a short AGM followed by some awards and maybe a BBQ. As members, if you have any preference for the date, please let us know.

Thanks to all for a very enjoyable Week 21. Hoping to see you again at Week 22 on Saturday 24^th August. Members, visitors (and dogs on leash) always welcome. Start time 3.00pm.

Quote for the Month:
We delight in the beauty of the Butterfly, but do we consider the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty?

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Perfect winter afternoons were experienced for Weeks 18 and 19, despite school holidays, attendance was pleasing.

Hopefully members have been enjoying and appreciating the coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Everyone who has competed, or is yet to compete are representing their country, which reminds me of the butterfly in our Quote for the month.

This in turn allows us to enjoy and appreciate the wonderful competition. Medals are like the icing on the cake, but certainly not as important as the competitors!

You will notice slightly different format for Week 19 results. We attempted to conduct some two person relays which didn’t quite go to plan. However most importantly all competitors had fun. Many came through the finish, were given a place card after running a 1km, then continued running a distance of their choice. Overall distance and times were recorded for these keen competitors. All places and times are listed in finish order.

We are delighted to report that four of our members have qualified for the NSW team to compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships to be held in Tasmania on Saturday 31^st August. Annie Dziubinksi, Cleo McArthur and Owen Harlor will all compete, Bridget Fairs has qualified but is unable to attend. Annie has also qualified for the Australian All Schools Championships to be held in Victoria from 20^th – 23^rd August. Well done and well deserved!

Quote for the Month:
We delight in the beauty of the Butterfly, but do we consider the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty?

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