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3rd July 2010 SOUTH BENDIGO ATHLETIC CLUB WOODVALE CLASSIC by Marcus Kent Great weather conditions on Saturday saw the Bendigo YMCA Harriers well represented at the South Bendigo invitation races at Woodvale. The Harriers were successful throughout the day with many competitors taking top places. Brady Threlfall added another win to his name by taking out first place in the open mens run. Lauren Corvino took out second place in the open woman in only her first season in athletics. Other place getters were Josh Powell in first for the u/14 boys, Brenton Hassett in first for the u/16 boys and Ashley Taylor in third, also for the u/16 boys. A strong performance by Yvette Touhey saw her come in first place for the u/20 woman, while it was Jamie Cook taking out first for the u/20 men. Michelle Stevenson and Wendy Stibbe came second and third in the veteran womans race, while Ross Evans and Peter Cowell took out first and second places for the Vet 40+ men. Charles Chambers won the 50+ mens race, as did Hunter Gill in the 60+ men, closely follwed by Garnett Rodder in second place. The u/8 500m run saw Mathew Buckell and Ned Buckell come in second and third. The u/10 girls 1km event had Bridie Semmens take out second while the boys u/10 had Ben Powell and Jacob Buckell come in first and second. Hannah Jordan came 1st in the u/12 girls while Darby Semmes and Gary Egan took out second and third places for the boys. The club wishes good luck to all members who are competing at the Victorian State Schools Cross Country Championships at Bundoora on Tuesday the 13th of July. Clubs next race will be at Purtill's Nursery Pty.Ltd stockyards in Huntly. Distances- 8km, 3km, 1km and 500m. Anybody interested in athletics can contact Craig Burnett on 54436114 or Mellinda Gilligan on 54462401. Training takes place at Tom Flood Sports Centre, Monday to Thursdays between 4.30pm and 6pm. 6500 metres; Brady Threlfall BYM 21.43, Kaine Leech EAG (U18M) 23.01, Ross Evans BYM (V40M) 23.20, Peter Cowell BYM (V40M) 23.39, Mike Bieleny UNI (V40M) 23.50, Leigh McCullagh UNI 24.09, Russell Fenwick SBE 24.29, Dave Tarrant UNI 24.49, Charles Chambers BYM (V50M) 24.50, Leigh Browell SBE 25.06, Jamie Cook BYM (U20M) 25.17, Greg Hilson SBE (V40M) 25.30, Ian Wellard BYM (V40M) 25.36, David Ottrey UNI (V40M) 26.17, Tracy Wilson UNI (V40M) 26.39, Gavin Fiedler UNI (V50M) 26.55, Wolf Heiden SBE (V50M) 26.56, Erica Wilkinson UNI (V40W) 27.32, Phil Brown BYM (V50M) 27.36, Murray Matthews EAG (V40M) 27.38, David Semmens BYM (V40M) 27.55, Michelle Stevenson BYM (V40W) 28.07, Wendy Stibbe BYM (V40W) 28.09, Ingrid Douglass UNI (OPW) 28.32, David Heislers UNI (V40M) 29.30, Hunter Gill BYM (V60M) 29.35, Lauren Corvino BYM (OPW) 29.50, Leanne Healey BYM (V40W) 29.58, Yvette Tuohey BYM (U20W) 30.06, Brian Cornell EAG (V50M) 30.11, Ebony Whiley EAG (U18W) 30.42, Amanda Worthington SBE (OPW) 30.57, Garnet Rodda BYM (V60M) 31.09, Chris Timewell SBE 32.57, Lynn Perks EAG (V40W) 33.28, Geoff Jordan BYM (V40M) 33.43, Barb Cornell EAG (V50W) 35.16, George Austen SBE (V60M) 36.52, Keely Trew SBE (U18W) 38.19 3200 metres; Brenton Hassett BYM (U16B) 11.44, Josh Powell BYM (U14B) 11.58, Tom Savage EAG (U16B) 12.14, Bailey Evans UNI (U14B) 12.17, Ashley Taylor BYM (U16B) 12.19, Matthew Heislers UNI (U14B) 12.23, Harrison Pearse UNI (U16B) 12.34, Teleah Hayes SBE (U14G) 12.34, Tom Houlden UNI (U14B) 13.20, Samantha Erwin SBE (U14G) 13.21, Dane Heiden SBE (U14B) 13.22, Celine Mountjoy SBE (U16G) 13.25, Amanda Heard EAG (U16G) 13.32, Max Pearse UNI (U14B) 13.34, Nicole Erwin SBE (U14G) 13.35, Aimee Powell BYM (U14G) 14.07, Josh Savage EAG (U16B) 14.29, Leone Sevydredre BYM (U16B), Jack Cripps UNI (U14B) 14.42, Greg Christie UNI (invM) 14.59, Jordan Buckell BYM (U14B) 15.15, Kimberley Egan BYM (U14G) 15.18, Steven Matthews EAG (U14B) 15.39, Brianna Marron BYM (U14G) 15.41, Peter Hayes SBE (invM) 15.56, Deanne Hocking SBE (invW) 16.01, Carol Coad SBE (invW) 16.06, Melissa Douglas UNI (invW) 16.17, Alan Hammer BYM (invM) 17.10, Dianne Boromeo BYM (invW) 17.30, Kyle Hilson SBE (U14B) 17.36, Julie Matthews BYM (invW) 17.42, Joseph Baldwin UNI (U14B) 17.51, Houston Pearse UNI (U14B) 18.18, Emily Perks EAG (invW) 18.26, Kelly Buckell BYM (invW) 18.38, Michelle Griffen BYM (invW) 20.08, Isabella Douglass UNI (U14G) 20.26, Kristen Purden BYM (invW) 20.27, Emily Jordan BYM (U14G) 22.59, John Watson BYM (invM) 23.02 1000 metres; Bailey Evans UNI (U12B) 3.30, Ben Powell BYM (U10B) 3.58, Jacob Buckell BYM (U10B) 4.00, Darby Semmens BYM (U12B) 4.04, Gary Egan BYM (U12B) 4.06, Alexander Neilsen BYM (U12B) 4.12, Matthew Buckell BYM (U10B) 4.17, Caydn Thompson SBE (U10B) 4.20, Zahra Hayes SBE (U10G) 4.22, Ned Buckell BYM (U10B) 4.23, Bridie Semmens BYM (U10G) 4.24, Kayle Thompson SBE (U10B) 4.29, Hannah Jordan BYM (U12G) 4.35, Blaze Houlden UNI (U10B) 4.44, Bailey Baxter (U10B) 4.46, Madison Bryce SBE (U12G) 4.52, Houston Pearse UNI (U12B) 4.57, Tiarni Baxter (U10G) 4.22 500 metres; Under 8 Caydn Thompson SBE 1.56, Matthew Buckell BYM 1.57, Ned Buckell BYM 2.05, Dylan Evans UNI 2.12, Erin Hilson SBE (G) 2.16, Yasmin Hayes SBE (G) 2.22, Abbey Thompson SBE (G) 2.44, Ethan Matthews BYM 2.46, Eliza Christie UNI (G) 3.15
4th July - GOLD COAST MARATHON AND OTHER EVENTS Many Harriers had a terrific time on the Gold Coast in both running and spending time on holiday in the warmer weather. There were some splendid performances though on the Gold Coast roads that made the trip well worthwhile for most in an athletics sense. In the 42.195km Marathon there was a large field of 4,525 participants in Australia’s biggest marathon with the Harriers all finishing high up in the gender/age group categories. Paul Boxshall lead the way with a 2:42.49 in his first marathon for the Harriers with a magnificent 40th placing and 7th of 493 in the 30-34 age group. In his second marathon in seven weeks Craig Green ran an almost 5 minute personal best with a time of 2:54.48. An overall finish of 112th and 11th of 522 in the 40-44 age group. Another personal best was recorded by Ben Goode who ran 3:06.18 for 275th place and 51st of 493 in the 30-34 age group. First year Harrier Derek Higham ran an excellent race in 3:17.17 to finish 23rd of 228 in the 50-54 age group and an overall top 500 finish for 488th. On the marathon comeback trail Victor Cook ran a great first half before a muscle tear curtailed his overall time to 3:25.33. The result was an overall 693rd finish and 57th of 328 in the 45-49 age group. Cassie Higham just missed the 4 hour time with 4:08.32 to be 94th of 264 in the 25-29 age group and 2,385th overall. Anne Buckley was the other Harrier to compete and made it to the 28km mark before pulling out of the race. In the Half Marathon the Harrier women represented the club in a huge field of 7,848 runners. Meredith Cook was once again sensational in competing the 21.1 km’s in a personal best time of 1:22.21. This result meant Meredith finished 2nd in her 35-39 age group, 16th in the female and 132nd overall. In her longest race to date Melinda Gilligan finished strongly in the time of 1:50.43, which gave her a finish of 177th of 669 in her age group and 2,922nd overall to beat 62% of all other runners. There was a 10km race with 4 Harriers taking part in another large field of 4,874 runners. Terry Crome just missed the placings with a very good time of 42:12 for 4th in the 50-54 age group and 228th overall. John Maher who was set to run the marathon but succumbed to injury still ran the 10km in a time of 42:54 to be 17th in the 40-44 age group. Lyn Crome ran 49 minutes flat and like husband Terry finished high up for her age group in 5th place of 175 others and 731st overall. Rounding up the family effort was Nick Crome on the comeback trail with the time of 49:55 and a finish of 30th of 62 in his age group. Our last entrant Nathan Green in the 4km junior dash did not make it to the starting line after being caught up in heavy traffic around the event itself. Congratulations to the athletes from other Bendigo clubs that also ran at the Gold Coast who all also performed extremely well. After the event many Harriers stayed for R & R and enjoyed each others company with the boys getting into some mischief on the Wednesday after the event. One locking himself out of their room in their jocks trying to find the toliet, another falling into the bushes and another questioned by a paddy wagon officer being the highlights.
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10th July - ATHLETIC VICTORIA COLIBAN RELAYS by Craig Green Many Harriers participated in the AV Coliban Relays representing the Bendigo Region. Congratulations to the Men's Division 7 team who won their race. The Men's Division 1 team finished a credible 5th for their best result of the season, while the Division team ran 4th in a strong field. Overall though many teams struggled and especially the women with injuries or other races taking precedent over this event.
17th July TRELLY EXCELS AT BUNDOORA PARK by Craig Green Congratulations to Brady Threlfall on his 8th placing and another top 10 finish in the quality field at Bundoora Park 12km event. It was a splendid effort by Trelly who continues to improve at the highest level of running in Victoria. Meredith Cook also ran extremely well in another top 20 finish in the 8km event. Others to run well were Peter Cowell, Charles Chambers and Derek Higham.
18th July - HARRIERS TACKLE RUN MELBOURNE EVENT by Craig Green A great run for the hardworking Wendy Stibbe who ran a personal best in the half marathon and broke the century in the time of 1hr38m. Sprinter turned endurance man Geoff Jordan also ran over the 10km in 55min and was his longest event to date. He was so fresh he turned up 3 days later for Trot Around Tuesdays.
17th July - HARRIERS HEAD OUT TO HUNTLY AT PURTILL'S NURSERY EVENT by Marcus Kent A busy week for members of the Bendigo YMCA Harriers with junior members participating at the Victorian Secondary Schools Cross Country events at Bundoora last Tuesday. Then on Saturday members again competed at Bundoora in the Athletics Victoria 12 kms. Cross Country event for men and 8 kms for Women, as well as the Victorian All Schools Cross Country events, while on the local scene members contested the various distances in the Purtill's Nursery Pty.Ltd. Stock Exchange Handicaps at Huntly. The first event at Huntly was the 500 metres with Charli Green finishing strongly to win from Ethan Matthews and Charlotte Sexton recording fastest time for the girls and Fraser Bynon fastest time for the boys. In a very well handicaped 1,000 metres event with runners crossing the finish line in quick succession it was James Mittell crossing the line in first place from Chloe Green taking second place from Hollie Gleeson a close third just shading Emma Gilligan and Brianna Marron. Fastest time honours went to Anthony Dempster in the Boys and Anna Purtill in the Girls. A big improver saw Allan Hammer get over the line 3 seconds ahead of Aimee Powell finishing the race off well from Leone Sevudredre who ran with one shoe off for the last half of the race getting the judges nod from Weeroona School mate Luke Miller with Rochelle Sexton and Gloria Bellman very close up. Brenton Hassett recorded fastest time for the men while Aimee Powell recorded fastest time for the women. Melinda Gilligan, after competing in the 10 kms event at the Gold Coast, used her handicap to advantage as she lead from start to finish with a clear cut win from Garnet Rodda who is not far from a win in second place with a very good run from Ross Evans running from the scratch mark in third place. Other good performances come from Michael Kauter starting to find a bit of form and Ashley Taylor who stepped up to the longer distance ran a steady race. Fastest time went to Ross Evans in the men with Yvette Touhey recording the quickest time for the women. At the Victorian Secondary Schools Cross Country events at Bundoora on Tuesday Shaun Geraghty won the Open Boys 5km event in 15.44, 16 Year Boys Jacob Nolan was 13th. 18.02, Lonain Burnett 60th. 20.24, 15 Year Boys Brenton Hassett 27th. 10.53, Ashley Taylor 57th. 11.18, 14 Year Boys Matthew Cindric 34th. 11.01, other club members to compete but no times and placings available were Kirily Burnett, Yvette Touhey, Alice Schenker and Dylan Harvey. At the Athletics Victoria events at Bundoora on Saturday Brady Threlfall again went under the top ten finishers with a excellent 7th. place in the 12 kms event with a 38.59 for the distance. Others to compete were Philip Noden with a top run 63rd. 43.11, David Birch 120th. 46.15, Peter Cowell 127th. 46.28, Charles Chambers 132nd. 46.48, Derek Higham 207th. 50.54, while in the Womens 8 Kms Meredith Cook finished a very creditable 21st. place in the time of 31.57. While in the Victorian all Schools Shaun Geraghty finished 2nd in the 6 kms. event in 19.59, a good performance considering he is still recovering from a bout of tonsilitis. Shaun will compete in Brisbane in the Victorian team at the Australian All Schools Cross Country and Relays 22nd to the 24th. of August. Josh Powell 26th. in the 3 kms event in 11.35, and Matthew Cindric 34th. in the 4 kms event in 15.40. The Club will conduct their 6th, Trivia Night on Saturday August 21st. at the Strathdale Community Centre in Crook Street at 7.00 pm, $ 8.00 per peerson tables of eight, For more information or to Book contact Melinda or Brett on 5446 2401. Next Saturday is the Eaglehawk YMCA Invitation races starting at 2.00 pm at Lake Neanger Napier Street Eaglehawk, distances are 5,000 mts, 2,500 mts and 1,000 mts. Entry fee $2.00 Under 15 and Under 18 and over $5.00. Results Purtill's Stock Exchange Handicaps: 500 Metres: 1st. Charli Green 2.49, 2nd. Ethan Matthews 2.59, 3rd. Charlotte Sexton 2.43, Fraser Bynon 2.40. 1,000 Metres: 1st. James Mittell 3.52, 2nd. Chloe Green 4.29, 3rd. Hollie Gleeson 4.13, Emma Gilligan 4.18, Brianna Marron 4.14, Anthony Dempster 3.47, Anna Purtill 4.08, Fraser Bynon 4.44, Gary Egan 4.17, Iliesa Sevudredre 4.20, Connor Sexton 4.26, Emma Schilling 5.43. 3,000 Metres: 1st. Allan Hammer 14.04, 2nd. Aimee Powell 12.07, 3rd. Leone Sevudredre 12.40, Luke Miller 12.40, Rochelle Sexton 15.52, Gloria Bellman 17.45, Ken Bruechert 16.07, Brandon Bynon 12.34, Brenton Hassett 10.16, Matthew Cindric 11.08, Kimberley Egan 14.07, Josh Powell 11.22, Nathan Green 12.57, Harrison Bynon 14.58, John Watson 20.35, Nick Crome 11.59. 8,000 Metres: 1st.Melinda Gilligan 38.38, 2nd. Garnet Rodda 37.24, 3rd. Ross Evans 28.25, Mark Perdon 33.38, Ben Sexton 32.49, Phil Brown 34.00, David Grimes 33.51, Hunter Gill 37.22, Ian Wellard 29.45, John Buckell 30.36, Michael Kauter 32.40, Richard Marchingo 38.01, Yvette Touhey 37.47, Ashley Taylor 34.15, Stacey Fiske 33.43, Brett Gilligan 35.41. Training is conducted at the Tom Flood Sports Centre Monday to Thursday from 4.30 pm till 6.00 pm, or for more information on the Bendigo YMCA Harriers you can contact Craig Burnett 5443 6114 or Melinda Gilligan 5446 2401 or bendigoymcaharriers.org.
31st July - HARRIERS COMPETE IN TOMKINSON BLUE JACKET CLASSIC by Marcus Kent A well prepared course by Ian and John Wellard saw a great turn out for the YMCA harriers who were joined by the Eaglehawk YMCA on the day. Even with rain the day before, the track was still in a great condition for the athletes with only a few wet patches. Thanks go out to race sponsor Tomkinson Group Blue Jacket Reservoir. All races were run from scratch with a sealed handicap, with Jacob Nolan running well, winning the 5k event. Ben Sexton had another consistent run coming 2nd and was the handicap winner. Wendy Stibbe had a win for the women’s race while an excellent run from Brenton Hassett saw him win the 3k event. Aimee Powell took out the 3km event for the girls and Kelly Buckell won it with the handicap. Mathew Buckell came first for the juniors 500m race while Ben Powell took out first place for the 1km event At Brimbank for the 16km Aths Victoria event Charles Chambers came first in the 55-59 age group. Bradley Threlfall came 9th overall with 56.11. Phil Noden was 42nd in 1:01.32, Peter Cowell came 98th with all runners finishing in the top half of the field. In the women’s 6k Anne Buckley came 40th. Next Saturdays run is the Marchingo Family King and Queen of the mountain 3.2km. 500 meters and 1km for juniors. Meeting at Brennan Park pool BBQ will follow the event with trophy presentations. Club meeting at LUBAC on Wednesday 4th August 7.30pm. All Welcome. For info on the Bendigo YMCA Harriers contact Craig on 54436114 or Melinda on 54462401. Training at Tom Flood, Monday & Thursday 4.30-6pm. Clubs’ Annual Trivia night will now be on Saturday 14th of August, not August 21st due to the venue being needed for the Federal election. Cost $8, tables of eight, starts at 7pm. For bookings or more info contact Mel or Brett on 54462401. 5km event. 1st. Jacob Nolan, 18.44 2nd. Ben Sexton, 19.49 3rd. David Grimes 20.43 4th. David Semmens 5th. Brett Gilligan, 20.51, Colin Wellard 21.10, Mark Perdon 21.29, Wendy Stibbe 21.31, Leon Gilbert 21.48, Leanne Healey 22.17, Hunter Gill 22.24, Nathan Green 22.32, Yvette Tuohey 22.39, Tony Fahy 23.16, Garnet Rodda 23.21, Ken Bruchet 28.50, Lynn Frankenburg 32.30. 3km event. 1st. Brenton Hassett 10.37, 2nd. Josh Powell 11.13, 3rd. Brandon Bynon 12.22, 4th. Aimee Powell 12.56, 5th. Alexander Evans 13.02, Spencer Moore 15.55, Julie Mathews 16.01, Allan Hummer 16.12, Kelly Buckell 16.17, Rochelle Sexton 16.30. 1km event. 1st. Ben Powell 3.51 2nd. Darby Semmens 3.56 3rd. Jacob Buckell 3.59 4th. Alex Nielson 4.00 5th. Harrison Bynon 4.07, Brianna Maron 4.15, Hollie Gleeson 4.18, Matthew Buckell 4.20, Chloe Green 4.33, Taylor Stibbe 4.37, Fraser Bynon 4.40. 500m event. 1st. Mathew Buckell 1.59 2nd. Ned Buckell 2.00 3rd. Emma Gilligan 2.02 4th. Fraser Bynon 2.20 5th. Charlie Green 2.54 6th. Ethan Mathews 2.58. Handicap Winner – Ethan Mathews
7th August - MARCHINGO FAMILY KING OF THE MOUNTAIN by Marcus Kent 45 athletes contested the Marchingo Family King and Queen of the mountain classic. Both men and women records were smashed by inform athletes Brady Threlfall and Meridith Cook. Threlfall started off at a rapid pace and set himself a big lead within the first kilometre. Brenton Hassett, Peter Cowell, Ian Wellard and Ben Goode were the first group chasing. It was interesting to see a number groups form and the rivalry amongst the athletes taking place in the race. The next group consisted of Meridith Cook, Charles Chambers, Craig Green, Michael Kauter, Stacey Fiske and Victor Cook. Another group formed just behind which included the quality run of Ben Sexton, Colin Wellard, Anne Buckley, Andrew Mason, Josh Powell and David Semmens. With the remainder of the field broken up by solo runners and pairs, some of the senior runners were matching the pace up the hills alongside the younger runners. When it came to going downhill it was clear to see the younger athletes getting on top of the opportunity. Over the final Km, Brady had set up a commanding lead and with the record in his sights, he finished strongly to the line to take the win ahead of Ben Goode and Ian Wellard who came home strongly to take the minor placings. Peter Cowell ran well to finish fourth and a great run from the young Brenton Hassett saw him take 5th place. Meridith Cook, the first female to cross the line, broke away from her group to finish off in an excellent sixth place. Michael Kauter is getting back into top form along with Stacey Fiske, both finishing in the top ten. Just outside of the ten was another promising junior in Josh Powell (12th). Other great performances came from Derek Higham (14th), Andrew Mason (18th), David Semmens (20th), Wendy Stibbe (24th) and Aimee Powell (33rd). Ben Sexton was the only athlete to run to his estimated time of 12.55. Next weeks run will be the Glen Allen Memorial starting from Emu Creek Tennis Clubs in Strathfieldsaye commencing at 2pm. The clubs annual Trivia Night will be held on Saturday Night at the Strathdale Community Centre at 7pm. $8 per person, tables of 8. For bookings or more information contact Mel or Brett Gilligan on 54462401. For more information on the Bendigo YMCA Harriers contact Craig Burnett on 54436114 or Melinda on 54462401. Training is held at Tom Flood Sports Centre, Monday-Thursday from 4.30-6pm. 500m. 1. Charlotte Sexton (2.38) 2. Emma Gilligan (2.01) 3. Chloe Cook (3.03) 4. Ethen Mathews (3.07) 1000m. 1. Bridie Semmens (4.14) 2. Caleb Wellard (4.48) 3. Alex Nielson (4.05) 4. Gary Egan (4.16) 5. Zac Denahy (4.02) 6. Ben Powell (4.02) 7. Connor Sexton (4.23) 8. Phoebe Cook (7.26) 9. Thomas McLean (6.09) 3.2Km. 1. Brady Threlfall (9.53) 2. Ben Goode (11.47) 3. Ian Wellard (11.53) 4. Peter Cowell (12.00) 5. Brenton Hassett (12.11) 6. Meridith Cook (12.14) 7. Michael Kauter (12.33) 8. Stacey Fiske (12.40) 9. Victor Cook (12.40) 10. Craig Green (12.48) 11. Ben Sexton (12.55) 12. Josh Powell (13.07) 13. Charles Chambers (13.10) 14. Derek Higham (13.27) 15. Brett Gilligan (13.28) 16. Colin Wellard (13.32) 17. Ashley Taylor (13.34) 18. Andrew Mason (13.36) 19. Anne Buckley (13.40) 20. David Semmens (13.45) 21. Phil Browne (13.48) 22. David Grimes (13.50) 23. Mark Perdon (13.54) 24. Wendy Stibbe (14.00) 25. Andrew Schaeche (14.22) 26. Yvette Touhey (14.53) 27. Nathan Green (14.57) 28. Ross Evans (15.01) 29. Luke Miller (15.05) 30. Richard Marchingo (15.17) 31. Tony Fahy (15.19) 32. Hugh Schaeche (15.33) 33. Aimee Powell (15.38) 34. Darby Semmens (16.30) 35. Zac Denahy (16.31) 36. Garnet Rodda (16.38) 37. Geoff Jordan (16.39) 38. Melinda Gilligan (16.49) 39. Jordan Buckell (17.08) 40. Brianna Marton 41. Andrew Denahy (17.48) 42. Julie Mathews (18.37) 43. Ken Bruechert (19.59) 44. Alan Hammer (20.27) 45. John Watson (25.24) Handicap Placings 1st. Brady Threlfall- 22 seconds 2nd. Ben Goode- 10 seconds 3rd. Ian Wellard- 3 seconds
11th August - SECRETARY POSITION FILLED A big thank you for Mark Perdon for taking on the Secretary position. The club greatly appreciates your help and we will endeavour to help in anyway possible. Thank you to Kerrieanne Hocking for her work as Secretary over the past couple of years.
FISKE DESTROYS G TRAIN by Craig Green The most anticipated event of the King Of the Mountain was the match race between the Stacy 'the Fiske' Fiske and Brett 'G Train' Gilligan. Well what a fizzer. It was hyped up like Collingwood in an AFL series but they just don't cut the mustard and fail to deliver.. The G Train was the Colliwobbles of the race and completely flopped while the 'Fiske' who everyone thought was a soft sprinter like the G Train turned it on big time to finish top 10. Next time G Train you make the big call for the match race have a go. The spectators paid good money to watch and you were ordinary.
14th August - GLEN ALLAN MEMORIAL - TRELLY TRIUMPHS by Greg Hilson Brady Threlfell has raced to back to back victories in the Athletics Bendigo classic, the RetireInvest Glen Allen Memorial at Emu Creek. The race was run over a similar course to last year, but a different distance of 11km. The unique distance is set to become a regular feature of the Memorial event. The Bendigo YMCA star ran a time of 38.02 minutes, to finish 2.17 minutes clear of Eaglehawk junior athlete Kaine Leech, who won the Under 20 section, with Veteran University athlete Mike Bieleny running a super time of 40.25 minutes, to finish in third place overall. Filling the minor placings in the open section was the South Bendigo pair of Russell Fenwick 42.05 & Leigh Browell who raced home strongly in the second half of the race to run 42.32 minutes. Meredith Cook claimed her third straight Glen Allan Memorial victory, with a time of 42.19 minutes & placed the Bendigo YMCA athlete in 7th place overall. Uniquely, Cook’s three victories have been over three different distances, with the classic run over 15km in 2008, 10km in 2009 & 11km in 2010. Second female to finish was Bendigo YMCA’s Anne Buckley, 46.16 minutes, which seen her victorious in the Veteran 40+ women section, with University’s Erica Wilkinson, third female overall & second over 40.Third over 40 female was Bendigo YMCA’s Wendy Stibbe. Yvette Tuohey of the Bendigo YMCA Harriers, took out the Women’s Under 20 section with a time of 51.51 minutes. Following in Mike Bieleny in the Veteran Men’s 40 plus section was the Bendigo YMCA pair of Ian Wellard 41.05 & Peter Cowell 41.14 minutes. In a hotly contested Veteran 50 plus section, the Harriers Charles Chambers was successful ahead of clubmate Derek Higham & South Bendigo marathon star John McGrath. In the 3km event YMCA’s Brenton Hassett was first overall to finish ahead of Dave Tarrant & Josh Powell. Hassett won the under 16 section ahead of Tom Savage & Ashley Taylor. In the Under 14 boys section YMCA’s Josh Powell won from South’s Dane Heiden with BYM’s Nathan Green in third place. The South Bendigo sisters of Samantha & Nicole Erwin were the first females across the line in the 3km event in 12.23 minutes, with Sam given the nod for victory ahead of Nicole, with BYM’s Aimee Powell in third place. South Bendigo’s Deanne Hocking was a convincing winner in the Under 18 girls section. The Junior Dash over 1km saw Bendigo YMCA’s Ben Powell run the Fastest time of 3.54 minutes, with Club mate Bridie Semmens the Fastest girl over the distance in 4.15 minutes. Powell won the Under 10 boys section from club mates, Jacob Buckell & Spencer Evans. Semmens won the under 10 girls section from YM’s Emma Gilligan with South Bendigo’s Erin Hilson in third place. The Bendigo YMCA’s Zac Denahy claimed the first under 12 boy prize, with team mate Chloe Green winner of the Under 12 girls section. The next major race on the Athletics Bendigo local calendar is the Keith Huddle Road Race from Eaglehawk to Bendigo, this is run over 6500 metres. The race that doubles as a Fun Run, will be run on Sunday 17th October, 2010. The Keith Huddle is the last point scoring event in the 2010 ‘The Athletes Foot’ Winter Athlete Award, which decides the Male & Female Athletics Bendigo Winter Champions. RETIREINVEST GLEN ALLAN MEMORIAL 11 KM CLASSIC CATEGORY POSITION Place First Name Surname Club Age Group Time 1 Brady Threlfall BYM open 38.02.0 6 Russell Fenwick SBE open 42.05.0 8 Leigh Browell SBE open 42.32.0 10 Ben Goode BYM open 42.49.0 31 Andrew Mason BYM open 48.49.0 33 Brett Gilligan BYM open 50.48.0 40 Andrew Boschetti Uni open 63.58.0 7 Meredith Cook BYM OpenW 42.19.0 36 Emma Moylan UNI OpenW 53.52.0 38 Melinda Gilligan BYM OpenW 58.41.0 39 Leah Cripps EHA OpenW 60.50.0 2 Kaine Leech EHA u20 40.19.0 34 Yvette Tuohey BYM u20W 51.51.0 3 Mike Bieleny UNI v40 40.25.0 4 Ian Wellard BYM v40 41.05.0 5 Peter Cowell BYM v40 41.14.0 9 Ross Evans BYM v40 42.43.0 11 John Buckell BYM v40 43.04.0 13 Greg Hilson SBE v40 44.31.0 14 Craig Green BYM v40 45.09.0 16 Steve Brereton UNI v40 46.09.0 18 Tracy Wilson EHA v40 46.26.0 24 David Semmens BYM v40 47.35.0 28 Victor Cook BYM v40 48.32.0 29 Leon Gilbert BYM v40 48.37.0 37 Brett Houlden UNI v40 56.17.0 17 Anne Buckley BYM V40W 46.16.0 19 Erica Wilkinson UNI V40W 46.33.0 32 Wendy Stibbe BYM V40W 48.53.0 12 Charles Chambers BYM v50 43.24.0 15 Derek Higham BYM v50 45.29.0 20 John McGrath SBE v50 46.50.0 21 Wolf Heiden SBE v50 47.26.0 22 Michael Hogan UNI v50 47.29.0 23 Gavin Fiedler UNI v50 47.34.0 25 Phil Brown BYM v50 47.42.0 26 Terry Hicks EHA v50 48.04.0 27 David Grimes BYM v50 48.10.0 30 Gary Crouch UNI v50 48.43.0 35 Garnet Rodda BYM v50 53.29.0 RETIREINVEST GLEN ALLAN MEMORIAL 11 KM CLASSIC CATEGORY POSITION Place First Name Surname Club Age Group Time 1 Brady Threlfall BYM open 38.02.0 2 Kaine Leech EHA u20 40.19.0 3 Mike Bieleny UNI v40 40.25.0 4 Ian Wellard BYM v40 41.05.0 5 Peter Cowell BYM v40 41.14.0 6 Russell Fenwick SBE open 42.05.0 7 Meredith Cook BYM OpenW 42.19.0 8 Leigh Browell SBE open 42.32.0 9 Ross Evans BYM v40 42.43.0 10 Ben Goode BYM open 42.49.0 11 John Buckell BYM v40 43.04.0 12 Charles Chambers BYM v50 43.24.0 13 Greg Hilson SBE v40 44.31.0 14 Craig Green BYM v40 45.09.0 15 Derek Higham BYM v50 45.29.0 16 Steve Brereton UNI v40 46.09.0 17 Anne Buckley BYM V40W 46.16.0 18 Tracy Wilson EHA v40 46.26.0 19 Erica Wilkinson UNI V40W 46.33.0 20 John McGrath SBE v50 46.50.0 21 Wolf Heiden SBE v50 47.26.0 22 Michael Hogan UNI v50 47.29.0 23 Gavin Fiedler UNI v50 47.34.0 24 David Semmens BYM v40 47.35.0 25 Phil Brown BYM v50 47.42.0 26 Terry Hicks EHA v50 48.04.0 27 David Grimes BYM v50 48.10.0 28 Victor Cook BYM v40 48.32.0 29 Leon Gilbert BYM v40 48.37.0 30 Gary Crouch UNI v50 48.43.0 31 Andrew Mason BYM open 48.49.0 32 Wendy Stibbe BYM V40W 48.53.0 33 Brett Gilligan BYM open 50.48.0 34 Yvette Tuohey BYM u20W 51.51.0 35 Garnet Rodda BYM v50 53.29.0 36 Emma Moylan UNI OpenW 53.52.0 37 Brett Houlden UNI v40 56.17.0 38 Melinda Gilligan BYM OpenW 58.41.0 39 Leah Cripps EHA OpenW 60.50.0 40 Andrew Boschetti Uni open 63.58.0 3km Glen Allan Memorial Place First Name Surname Club Age Group Time 1 Brenton Hassett BYM u16 10.37.0 2 David Tarrant UNI invM 10.45.0 3 Josh Powell BYM u14 11.04.0 4 Jamie Cook BYM invM 11.05.0 5 Tom Savage EHA u16 11.14.0 6 Ashley Taylor BYM u16 11.16.0 7 Dane Heiden SBE u14 12.08.0 8 SamanthaErwin SBE u14G 12.23.0 9 Nicole Erwin SBE U14G 12.23.0 10 Nathan Green BYM u14 12.37.0 11 Aimee Powell BYM U14G 12.38.0 12 Greg Christie UNI invM 13.14.0 13 Darby Semmens BYM u14 13.17.0 14 Zac Denahy BYM u14 13.17.0 15 Alexander Evans BYM u14 13.31.0 16 Max Pearse UNI u14 13.40.0 17 Jordan Buckell BYM u14 13.53.0 18 Gary Egan BYM u14 14.02.0 19 Brianna Marron BYM u14G 14.15.0 20 Peter Hayes SBE invM 14.19.0 21 Deanne Hocking SBE u18G 14.30.0 22 Andrew Denahy BYM invM 14.37.0 23 Josh Savage EHA u16 14.43.0 24 Carol Coad SBE invW 14.44.0 25 Allan Hammer BYM invM 15.07.0 26 Kelly Buckell BYM invW 15.44.0 27 Holly Gleeson BYM u14G 16.00.0 28 Ken Bruechert BYM invM 16.29.0 29 John Watson BYM invM 21.07.0 1km Glen Allan Memorial Place First Name Surname Club Age Group Time 1 Ben Powell BYM u10 3.54.0 2 Zac Denahy BYM u12 3.57.0 3 Jacob Buckell BYM u10 4.03.0 4 Bridie Semmens BYM u10G 4.15.0 5 Spencer Evans BYM u10 4.17.0 6 Matthew Buckell BYM u10 4.18.0 7 Emma Gilligan BYM u10G 4.21.0 8 Ned Buckell BYM u10 4.25.0 9 Chloe Green BYM u12G 4.28.0 10 Erin Hilson SBE U10G 4.43.0 11 Charli Green BYM U10G 6.31.0
18th August - OFFICIALS COURSE by Peter Barrett Athletics Victoria and Athletics Bendigo are conducting an Officials Course at LUBAC on Sunday 29th August (refer to Program below). The Course is to be conducted by Richard Lawysz who is a member of the IAAF International Technical Officials Panel. The Tests for C Grade Officials are an “open book” exam. Officials who meet the criteria to sit the B Grade Exams are also invited to attend the course. This is a free program. To conduct the course we require at least 10 participants. Can those who wish to attend please confirm by Monday 23rd August by email to p.barrett@ozemail.com.au Confirmation to include – Events and Grade for Exam – not necessary to do both events. The Course is not restricted to officials - coaches and athletes are encouraged to attend. Enquiries to above email address. Please pass this email around the members of the clubs. Regards Peter Barrett Officials Manager Athletics Bendigo Program Sun 29 Aug 0930-1045 Throws 1115-1315 Throws test 1400-1530 Track 1600-1800 Track test
HARRIERS 6TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT By Brett & Mel Gilligan A great night was had by all at the 6th Annual Harriers Trivia Night. A late date change forced a few regular to miss this year, but we more than made up for it with many new faces, including two tables from Weeroona College. Questions were based on famous moments through history, with all the Baby Boomers, Gen Y and Gen X getting their own sections. Garnet’s half time games provided some light entertainment, but at the end of the questions, only 4 points separated our top 3, with the Castlemaine connection getting home from a new table from Weeroona. We forgot to mention on the night the winners of the table name. 3 points to Ben Goode (Let’s get quizzical), 2 points to Kinnersley Family (Donk Ees Brains) and 1 point to Kristen Purden (Maltesers). Maybe a way to gain points is to tempt with chocolate - No woman can resist chocolate. The Club was able to raise some much needed funds for future plans. We look forward to an even better night next year. Make sure you are a part of it. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RAFFLE WINNERS: 1st Cheryl Brannan - Pressure Washer 2nd David Kinnersley - Ladder 3rd Ian Wellard - Light 4th Anne Buckley - Light Website Editors Note: The club should all thank Brett & Mel for the wonderful night they run in raising money for the successful continuation of the Harriers. Well done Brett & Mel!
AUGUST 2010 - GREAT IDEAS CRUSOE RESERVE CROSS COUNTRY by Marcus Kent Ideal conditions last Saturday saw a great day of cross country runs at the Crusoe Reservoir sponsored by Great Ideas Gifts and Awards. It was a fast course with the distance not measured entirely out to the 5km's (4.4km’s) but all races had close finishes. Former club member Ben Fahy returned to have a run and recorded the fastest time for the afternoon. Anne Buckley is finding some form and had a great win for the women’s race. Mathew Cindric put in a strong run in the 3km race and recorded the first and fastest time, only just overpowering Patrick Dove with a close run to the finish line. Nathan Green took out 3rd place and Michelle Stevenson got the fastest female time. In the 1km race, Iliesa Sevudredre had an excellent run and recorded a good win, holding off a fast finish from Ben Powell (FT) and Chloe Green (3rd). Bridie Semmens was the fastest girl. The 500m race saw Daniel and Jessica Chisholm taking out first and second place from Mathew Buckell (FTB) with Charlotte Sexton finishing as the fastest girl. Next weeks races will be the Alexander Place Sponsored Event at Notley's Reserve in the Whipstick Forest over distances which include 8k, 4k, 1k and 500meters. Some club members will be competing in the Athletics Victoria Sandown Relays. Training at Tom Flood Sports Centre, Monday to Thursday from 4.30-6pm. Anyone interested in athletics, especially with track and field season soon approaching, can contact Craig on 54436114 or Melinda on 54462401. 5km. (4.44km) 1. Anne Buckley- 17.59 (FT) David Grimes- 18.22, 3. Garnett Rodda- 20.33, 4. Leanne Healey- 20.11, 5. Ben Sexton- 17.24, 6. John Buckell- 16.16, 7. Victor Cook- 17.07, 8. Derek Higham- 17.50, 9. Ash Taylor- 17.53, 10. Yvette Tuohey- 20.05, 11. Brett Gilligan- 17.26, 12. Mark Perdon- 18.49, 13. Leon Gilbert- 19.07, 14. Craig Green- 17.12, 15. Mel Gilligan- 22.03, 16. David Birch- 15.56 (2nd FT) 17. Ian Wellerd- 17.05, 18. Tony Fahy- 22.00, 19. Ben Fahy- 15.05, 20. Josh Fahy- 17.25, 21. Charles Chambers- 19.28 3km. 1. Mathew Cindric- 10.29 (FT), 2. Patrick Dove- 16.35, 3. Nathan Green- 12.18, 4. Josh Powell- 10.57, 5. Jamie Cook- 10.51, 6. Leone Sevudredre-12.31, 7. Michelle Stevenson- 12.13, 8. Kelly Buckell- 16.08, 9. Kym Egan- 14.29, 10. Geoff Jorden- 14.52, 11. Alen Hanmer- 15.03, 12. Anne Merrie Dove- 18.16, 13. Gary Egan- 15.02, 14. Paul Martin, 15. Rochelle Sexton- 18.40 16. Jorden Buckell- 18.14 1km. 1. Iliesa Sevudredre-4.46, 2. Ben Powell- 4.24, 3. Chloe Green- 5.05, 4. James Mittell- 4.26, 5. Matilda Moore- 5.09, 6. Bridie Semmens- 4.44, 7. Jacob Buckell-4.35, 8. Alex Neilson- 4.41, 9. Mathew Buckell- 4.50, 10. Emma Gilligan-5.11, 11. Connor Sexton- 5.13 500 mts. 1. Daniel Chisholm- 2.46, 2. Jessica Chisholm- 2.48, 3. Mathew Buckell- 1.50(FTB) 4. Charlotte Sexton- 2.31 (FTG), 5. Charlie Green- 2.53
SEPTEMBER 2010 - ALEXANDRA PLACE CROSS COUNTRY AT NOTLEY'S by Marcus Kent also news on the Sandown AV Relays and other items of interest Small fields at Notley's Reserve saw a flat out competitive competition. The 8km event had Tony Fahy winning the sealed h'cap from David Grimes and Wendy Stibbe who also ran the fastest time for the women in the 8k while it was John Buckell who recorded the fastest time for the men (30.58). Geoff Jordan who is waiting for the track and field season to pick up, was successful in the 4km event taking out 1st place in front of Darby Semmens who earlier had won the 1000 meter run. The fastest woman's time was 22.33, which was ran by Julie Mathews while it was Hunter Gill taking out fastest time for the men’s. In the 1000 metre event a close finish between Darby Semmens and Anthony Dempster saw Semmens just coming out on top although it was Dempster who finished with the fastest time for the men’s. Bridie Semmens got the fastest time for the woman’s with the excellent time of 4.31. In the 500m Ethan Mathews won over Charlotte Sexton. Club meeting, Wednesday 1st of September at LUBAC at 7.30pm, all welcome. Anyone interested in Athletics Track and Field contact Craig Burnett on 54436114 or Melinda Gilligan on 54462401. Training is at Tom Flood Sports Centre, Monday to Thursday- 4.30 to 6pm. There has been a change in venue for this Saturday. It is the clubs final cross country race for the season. It will be the Pell Family H'cap at Mandurang. The race will no longer be held at Sedgwick. This will be followed by the cross country seasons presentations. Members are advised to bring a plate for afternoon tea. 8km. 1st. Tony Fahy- 37.13, 2nd. David Grimes 34.34, 3rd. Wendy Stibbe 35.57, Garnett Rodda 39.11, Richard Marchingo 38.56, Yvette Touhey 39.16, Wendy Stibbe 35.57, Mark Perdon 35.32, David Semmens 34.38, john Buckell 30.58, Ben Sexton DNF. 4km. 1st. Geoff Jordan 19.10, 2nd. Darby Semmens 18.34, 3rd. Alexander Evans 18.51, Julie Mathews 22.33, Paul Martin 22.00, William Watson 20.37, John Watson 31.45, Hunter Gill 18.14 1000m. 1st. Darby Semmens 4.13, 2nd. Anthony Dempster 4.05, 3rd. Hannah Jordon 5.08, Amelia Evans 4.59, Alex Nielson 4.25, Bridie Semmens 4.31, Ben Powell 4.18, Jacob Buckell 4.28, James Mittal 4.23, Spencer Evans 4.56, Connor Sexton 5.07 500m. 1st. Ethen Mathews 4.27, 2nd. Charlotte Sexton 4.31 SANDOWN RELAYS 6200 metres and 3100 metres Congratulations to the Bendigo U14 girl’s team for their win and also to the Over 40 team and Men’s Division 7 made up of all Harriers in taking the silver medal. Brady Threlfall 18.59, Peter Cowell 22.13, Jamie Cook 25.14, Brett Gilligan 26.00, Craig Green 22.44, Josh Powell 26.27, Nathan Green 27.41, Brady Threlfall 22.10, Ian Wellard 21.28, Victor Cook 24.18, Michelle Stevenson 26.12, Anne Buckley 25.18, Mathew Cindric 11.12, Brenton Hassett 12.03, Brianna Maron 13.50, Anna Purtill 16.11
SEPTEMBER 2010 - BEN GOODE TACKLES SHEPPARTON MARATHON by Craig Green Congratulations to Ben Goode who ran a personal best at the Shepparton Marathon on the 29th August. His time of 3 hours and 3 minutes achieved a terrific 5th place in what is a bloody tough marathon when you run most of the race by yourself in a small field.
SEPTEMBER 2010 - LITTLE ATHLETICS 2010/2011 by Heather Purtill Wanting to join the Bendigo YM Harriers Little Athletics Club. Contact Heather Purtill at hpurtill@purtillsnursery.com.au
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SEPTEMBER 2010 - TRACK SEASON FEES 2010/2011 Track fees are the same as last year. Fees can be payed at anytime now and posted to P.O. Box 904 Bendigo 3550 SEPTEMBER 2010 - TRACK AND FIELD FEES 2010 A.V. Registered Athletes - Covers competition & training sessions Senior - $85 U/18 - $65 Family - $160 Little Aths registered - $45 this includes the hand book. The Day Fee is $10 for Senior & $6 for U/18 Tuesdays free for track fee payers & $4 for others - $1 for U/18 For non A.V. Day Fee - $15 Senior $10 - Junior Tuesday - $5 Senior $2 - Junior New Athletes $5 for the first 2 weeks
SEPTEMBER 2010 - AWARD WINNERS FOR HARRIERS XCOUNTRY 2010 Congratulations to the athletes below for being aggregate winners and everyone else that competed during the 2010 season U10 - 1km - Jacob Buckell & Ben Powell, Bridie Semmens U12 - 1km - Anthony Dempster & Chloe Green U12 - Hugh Schaeche & Aimee Powell U14 - Josh Powell & Brianna Marron U16 - Ashley Taylor & Brenton Hassett U18 - Jacob Nolan U20 - Jamie Cook & Yvette Tuohey Open - Brady Threlfall & Melinda Gilligan Vet 40+ - John Buckell & Wendy Stibbe Vet 50+ - Charles Chambers Vet 60+ - Garnet Rodda Vet 70+ - Ken Bruechart Bendigo Bank Cross Country Champion - Brady Threlfall David Kitt Handicap Memorial - Ben Sexton Most Consistent Athlete - Peter Cowell Most Improved Athlete - Matthew Cindric
SEPTEMBER 2010 - PELL FAMILY MANDURANG CROSS COUNTRY AND ALSO AV BURNLEY HALF MARATHON by Marcus Kent The Pell Family Mandurang Slog was held on an extremely wet-weather driven day. Pelting rain and strong winds made conditions only just bearable for athletes running in the races. A great run from Anne Buckley in the 5km saw her take out a convincing win and running the fastest time for the women. The 5km event also saw John Buckell who had another great season take out 2nd place and fastest time for the men while Charles Chambers took out 3rd place. Two competitors in Jamie Cook and Hunter Gill still had plenty of gas left in the tank as they sprinted the last 20 meters with Cook only just overtaking Gill. Brett Gilligan found his wet singlet to much of a handicap and discarded it during the race. Students from Weeroona College filled out 3 of the first 4 places with Brenton Hassett coming off the back of a terrific season taking out first place with the fastest time for the 3km. Ashley Taylor has also shown improvements throughout the year taking out second place with Nathan Green finishing 3rd. Brianna Marron took out 4th place and had the fastest time for the girls. The 1km event was a very close race with Jess Chalmers winning over Emma Gilligan. Fastest time for the boys went to Anthony Dempster while it was Bridie Semens taking out fastest girl. The 500 meters resulted in back to back wins for youngster Ethan Mathews, winning over Charlie Green. The junior races were lucky they escaped the rain. Training at Tom Flood Sports Centre Monday to Thursday from 4.30-6pm. Clubs annual/general meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th of October. Nomination forms for positions are available from Melinda Gilligan. 5km. 1st. Anne Buckley- 20.38, 2nd. John Buckell- 18.58, 3rd. Charles Chambers- 20.49, Derek Higham- 20.49, Wendy Stibbe- 22.06, Tony Fahy- 23.23, Leon Gilbert- 22.15, David Semmens 21.07, Jamie Cook- 20.32, Hunter Gill- 23.23, Ben Goode- 20.06, Mark Perdon- 22.20, Brett Gilligan- 20.30, Garnet Rodda- 24.04, Alexander Evans- 24.14, Yvette Tuohey- 23.50, Kimberley Egan-27.06, Paul Martin- 28.31 3km. 1st. Brenton Hassett-11.23, 2nd. Ash Taylor- 12.03, 3rd. Nathan Green- 13.00, Brianna Marron- 15.09, Alex Nielson-13.46, Anthony Dempster-14.45, Chloe Green-16.45, Gary Egan-15.41, Kelly Buckell-16.11, Julie Mathews-16.09, Alan Hammer-16.33, Luke Miller- 18.15, John Watson- 33.01 1km. 1st. Jess Chalmers-4.17, 2nd. Emma Gilligan-4.20, 3rd. Anthony Dempster- 3.47, Jacob Buckell- 4.09, Darby Semmens- 3.58, Mathew Buckell- 4.09, Ben Powell- 4.00, Bridie Semmens-4.16, Taylor Stibbe- 4.38, Maraia Miller-5.41 500m. 1st. Ethan Mathews- 2.58, 2nd. Charli Green- 3.57 Burnley Advanced Freight Half Marathon- Women- Meridith Cook- 6th- 1.23.32 (3rd in country region) Michelle Stevenson- 40th- 1.37.39 Melinda Gilligan- 79th- 1.59.46 Men- Brady Threlfall- 5th- 1.10.03 Peter Cowell- 115th- 1.22.53 Craig Green- 145th- 1.24.38 Victor Cook- 146th- 1.24.39
SEPTEMBER 2010 - UNIVERSITY HALF MARATHON & OTHER EVENTS by Craig Green A small contingent of Harriers competed in the Bendigo University run event with the 3km, 7km, 14km and 21km distances on the agenda for those had not had enough running this winter season. Best performances on the day for the Harriers came from John Buckell in the 21km, Wendy Stibbe also in the 21km and our juniors Nathan Green and Brianna Marron in the 3km events.
SEPTEMBER 2010 - AGM INVITE BY THE PRESIDENT by Craig Burnett We would like to extend an invitation for you to join the board at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday the 6th October at 7.30pm in the Glass House at the LUBAC Athletics Track in Flora Hill. There will be a guest speaker, Life Membership presentations, general business followed by supper. We look forward to seeing you there. Yours faithfully, Craig Burnett
SEPTEMBER 2010 - NOMINATE FOR HARRIERS COMMITTEE Just a quick reminder that the AGM is coming up on Wednesday the 6th October, 7.30pm @ LUBAC and we need members to fill all the positions. If you are interested in joining the board and would like to take on a position, please fill in a nomination form (attached) and pass onto myself or post to Leon Gilbert (address on form). The club needs all positions filled to be able to run successfully. No one is guaranteed to keep their current position so if you are interested please nominate for it, we are always looking for new people to join the board with fresh ideas and skills to add to the club. The positions within the club are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Minute Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Handicappers, Property Steward (Uniforms), Press Secretary, Summer Committee, Winter Committee, Development Officer, Social Committee, Cross Country Committee, Scrap Book, Dragon Mile Co-Coordinator, Newsletters. Nominations have been received for some of these positions already but there are more vacant then currently nominated for. All assistance is welcomed.
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SEPTEMBER 2010 - 49th KEITH HUDDLE EAGLEHAWK TO BENDIGO - RUN ON OCTOBER 17TH by Craig Green Reminder that this famous race on Eaglehawk Rd between Eaglehawk to Bendigo is coming up. See entry form on link here to enter. The Harriers always have a huge representation and this one to set your summer season around or finish off the winter season on a high note.
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OCTOBER 2010 - TROT AROUND TUESDAYS (news from the 2010 season) by Greg Hilson Below are the seasons updates provided from Trot Around Tuesdays. STARS SET TO SHINE FOR FINAL NIGHT The stars are set to shine on the final night of the Athletics Bendigo Trot Around Tuesdays at Lake Weeroona, this Tuesday night. It is the final time trials of the season over both 3000 metres & 1500 metres starting together at 6.00pm. Many athletes have been running personal bests and will be keen to have one last crack at improving their personal times. In the most recent trials, Demi Goodall-Hoffman ran the fastest female time of the season, with a 23 second personal best of 11.55 minutes. Second fastest female this season has been Leanne Healey 12.24 with Kerrieanne Hocking third fastest in 12.26. Meredith Cook hold the course record of 10.37 minutes. Cody Williamson produced the fastest male time this season, running a time of 9.15 minutes, with second best David Birch 9.23 & Junior star Fraser Walsh third best at 9.54 minutes. Brady Threlfall has the course record of 8.29 minutes, with Cody Williamson & David Meade next best on 8.58 minutes. 11 Years old Jake Hilson ran a personal best 5.34 minutes in last week’s 1500 metres trial and will be improve on that performance once again. Entry is free, all runners, joggers & walkers are most welcome, just report to the table closest to the Nolan Street Car Park at least 10 minutes prior to start time. September 28th is the final training night from 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Tuesday night action then moves to the Flora Hill Athletics Track, where distances racing is held throughout the summer season. The first night is a 3000 metres on 5th October, starting at 7.00pm Enquiries please phone Greg on 54483846. Results; 3000 metres; Greg Hilson 10.28, Demi Goodall-Hoffman 11.55, Hunter Gill 12.33, Geoff Jordan 13.03, Tony Fahy 13.25 1500 metres; Tom Nightingale 5.32, Jake Hilson 5.34, Brianna Marron 6.51 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEEROONA WIN TO WALSH! Running virtually solo, Fifteen year old Fraser Walsh, clocked an excellent time of 10.09 minutes for the two lap, 3000 metres, in the latest Time Trials held at the Athletics Bendigo Trot Around Tuesdays at Lake Weeroona. With a half way split of 5.02 minutes, Fraser held a good pace to run 5.07 for the second lap. Second fastest time of the night went to Tony Vlaeminck in 11.37, followed by Phil Brown in 11.51 minutes. Leanne Healey ran the second fastest female time of the season with 12.22 minutes, just ahead of Kerrieanne Hocking at 12.26 minutes. Demi Goodall-Hoffman has the season best female time of 12.18 minutes. Season Best 3km times were recorded by Phil Brown 11.51 & Hunter Gill 12.24. Max Vlaeminck recorded the quickest 1500 metre time of 5.45 minutes, ahead of Brad Marron & Brianna Marron. 500 metre season bests were recorded by Brianna Marron 6.30 & Ian Carmichael 7.07 minutes. Next Tuesday is a training night from 5.30pm to 6.45pm. The next time trial night will be on Tuesday 3rd August at 6.00pm. Results; 3000 metres; Fraser Walsh 10.09, Tony Vlaeminck 11.37, Phil Brown 11.51, Leanne Healey 12.22, Hunter Gill 12.24, Kerrieanne Hocking 12.26, Kathy Heagney 13.10, Geoff Jordan 13.54 1500 metres; Max Vlaeminck 5.45, Brad Marron 6.20, Brianna Marron 6.30, Ian Carmichael 7.07, Maria Bryce 8.13, Madison Bryce 8.14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERMEL MAKES IT BACK TO BACK WINS In the most recent trials, it was Rick Ermel returning to form with the fastest time of the night, 10.14 minutes for the two lap, 3000 metre circuit. New runner Michael Preece claimed second best time of 10.23 minutes, with Greg Hilson 10.29 minutes holding out Leigh Browell 10.30 for third place. Brad Marron ran the quickest 1500 metre time of 6.15 minutes, ahead of sister Brianna 6.46 & Emily Jordan 6.49. Results; 3000 metres; Rick Ermel 10.14, Michael Preece 10.23, Greg Hilson 10.29, Leigh Browell 10.30, Damien Demaj 10.52, Matt Heislers 12.06, David Heislers 12.23, Hunter Gill 12.32, Geoff Jordan 13.19, Ken Bruechert 16.13, 1500 metres; Brad Marron 6.15, Brianna Marron 6.46, Emily Jordan 6.49, Hannah Jordan 7.23, Maggie Hall 7.43, Ian Carmichael 7.45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERMEL RUNS HOT LAP ON COLD NIGHT! On a Cold, drizzly, but still Tuesday night at Lake Weeroona and only nine starters, some excellent times were recorded in the 1500 metre Hot Lap Time Trial at the Athletics Bendigo Trot Around Tuesdays. Rick Ermel showed a return to form with a good time of 4.53 minutes, finishing clear of David Ottrey & David Heislers. Brianna Marron was the fastest girl in 6.47 minutes. New runners, Nathan Love 5.55 minutes & Brad Marron 6.35 minutes, both ran well. Results; 1500 metres; Rick Ermel 4.53, David Ottrey 5.20, David Heislers 5.48, Hunter Gill 5.51, Nathan Love 5.55, Geoff Jordan 6.02, Brad Marron 6.35, Brianna Marron 6.47, Ken Bruechert 7.53 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15TH JUNE 2010 - HILSON RUNS FIELD OFF THEIR LEGS On a great night for running fast times at Lake Weeroona, 1 personal best & 11 season best times were recorded at the Athletics Bendigo Trot Around Tuesdays. Time trials were held over 3000 metres & 1500 metres, with talented youngster Demi Goodall-Hoffman achieving a personal best time of 12.18 minutes for the 3000 metre distance. Fastest time of the night went to Greg Hilson 10.08 minutes, ahead of Rick Ermel 10.29 and David Tarrant 10.42, all achieving season best times. Also tearing up the turf in season best times were David Ottrey 11.13, Terry Crome 11.26, Phil Brown 11.43, Geoff Pickering 12.12, Hunter Gill 12.26, David Heislers 12.31 & Ken Bruechert 15.44 minutes. Having her first lake run, Brianna Elder claimed fastest time over the 1500 metres in 6.54, with Maria Bryce also clocking a season best 8.06 minutes. Next week is a training night from 5.30pm-7.00pm. Results; 3000 metres; Greg Hilson 10.08, Rick Ermel 10.29, David Tarrant 10.42, David Ottrey 11.13, Terry Crome 11.26, Matthew Heislers 11.35, Phil Brown 11.43, Geoff Pickering 12.12, Nick Crome 12.12, Demi Goodall-Hoffman 12.18, Hunter Gill 12.26, David Heislers 12.31, Geoff Jordan 13.33, Ken Bruechert 15.44 1500 metres; Brianna Elder 6.54, Maria Bryce 8.06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st June 2010 BIRCH BEATS RIVALS In the latest time trials, David Birch ran the fastest time of 9.23 minutes, to beat Greg Hilson & Matthew Heislers. An impressive run on the night came from Tony Fahy with a personal best 12.38 & even splits of 6.19 minutes. Hunter Gill also returned to form with a 12.41 minute effort. Results; 3000 metres; David Birch 9.23, Greg Hilson 10.17, Matthew Heislers 11.39, Terry Crome 11.44, David Heislers 12.33, Tony Fahy 12.38, Hunter Gill 12.41, Geoff Jordan 13.13, Ken Bruechert 15.58 1500 metres; Mike Bieleny 4.56 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18th May 2010 COWELL CLAIMS FASTEST TIME ON LAKE COURSE Peter Cowell has clocked the fastest time of the night in the 3000 metre event at the Trot Around Tuesday, this week. Cowell broke the magical 10 minute barrier with a time of 9.57 minutes. Mike Bieleny ran a season best time of 10.09 minutes, to be second fastest. Damien Demaj’s time of 10.48 minutes made him third fastest. Twelve year old Matt Heislers, having his 1st lake time trial, ran a sensational time of 11.32 minutes. David Ottrey ran a season best 11.34 minutes, despite missing the start by 12 seconds. Tony Fahy produced a good performance of 13.03, with split times of 6.34 & 6.29 minutes. Ken Bruechert was first to finish of the 1500 metre runners, ahead of Maria Bryce. Results; 3000 metres; Peter Cowell 9.57, Mike Bieleny 10.09, Damien Demaj 10.48, Matt Heislers 11.32, David Ottrey 11.34, Terry Crome 12.05, David Heislers 12.52, Tony Fahy 13.03, Geoff Jordan 13.23, Kaitlyn Bryce 14.37 1500 metres; Ken Bruechert 7.42, Maria Bryce 8.41 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4th May 2010 - WILLIAMSON WINS IN THE WET AT WEEROONA Cody Williamson has run the fastest time of the season so far, 9.14 minutes, on a wet Tuesday night at Lake Weeroona. Williamson was quickest, ahead of Greg Hilson 10.09 minutes & Mike Bieleny 10.33 minutes. Seventy-six year old Ken Bruechert was the only runner on the night to run a negative split time, with a 7.56 & 7.55 for an overall time of 15.51 minutes. In the 1500 metres, Bryan Keely led the way, with a time of 4.25 minutes. Leigh Browell was next best in 5.06 minutes, ahead of Peter Hayes 6.48 minutes. Results; 3000 metres; Cody Williamson 9.14, Greg Hilson 10.09, Mike Bieleny 10.33, David Ottrey 11.41, Geoff Jordan 13.26, Tony Fahy 13.51, Oska Reichenfeld 14.13, Ken Bruechert 15.51 1500 metres; Bryan Keely 4.25, Leigh Browell 5.06, Peter Hayes 6.48 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20th April 2010 - LARGE FIELD CONTESTS LAKE TIME TRIALS Twenty four athletes contested the Time Trials at the Athletics Bendigo Trot Around Tuesday held this week at Bendigo’s Lake Weeroona. Chris Naunton navigated his way around the two lap 3000 metre course in the fastest time of the night, being 10.03 minutes. Next best on the night was newcomer Jarrod Epps in 10.25 minutes, with John Maher not far behind in 10.28 minutes. Demi Goodall-Hoffman had her first lake run, finishing fastest female in 13.00 minutes. Other new runners included Damien Demaj 10.53, Kieran Sutton 10.54, Charles Chambers 11.12, Dave Tarrant 13.21, Geoff Jordan 13.52. Max Vlaeminck ran the quickest time of the night in the 1500 metre trial with a time of 5.41 minutes, with Kaitlyn Bryce the fastest girl in 6.53 minutes. The Jordan girls, Emily 6.56 & Hannah 7.33 both ran extremely well. 3000 metres; Chris Naunton 10.03, Jarrod Epps 10.25, John Maher 10.28, Mike Bieleny 10.33, Damien Demaj 10.53, Kieren Sutton 10.54, Charles Chambers 11.12, Tony Vlaeminck 11.16, John Rose 11.20, Terry Crome 11.33, Phil Brown 11.41, Wolf Heiden 11.43, Nick Crome 11.52, Demi Goodall-Hoffman 13.00, David Tarrant 13.21, Geoff Jordan 13.52, Ken Bruechert 15.30 1500 metres; Max Vlaeminck 5.41, Kaitlyn Bryce 6.53, Emily Jordan 6.56, Hannah Jordan 7.33, Maria Bryce 8.54 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th April 2010 - SAVAGE WINS SEASONS OPENER AT LAKE WEEROONA Tom Savage ran the fastest time on the opening night of the Trot Around Tuesdays, held at Lake Weeroona. Savage clocked a time of 11.04 minutes to finish clear of Nick Crome 11.41 minutes and John Rose third fastest in 11.44 minutes. Results 3000 metres; Thomas Savage 11.04, Nick Crome 11.41, John Rose 11.44, Terry Crome 11.57, Phil Brown 12.08, Dane Heiden 12.41, Wolf Heiden 12.43, Joshua Savage 12.49, Geoff Pickering 12.57, Zac Pickering 14.11, Hunter Gill 13.29, Gloria Bellman 18.48
OCTOBER 2010 - HARRIERS WEBSITE EDITOR REQUIRED by Craig Green I will be stepping down from updating the website for personal reasons. Thank-you to all that made the effort to assist when requested and voluntarily but there is a long way to go with the club history that was unfortunately never shared to a large degree (other than photos). If you are interested, please see the committee. Thank you again and what you see on the website now is this editors final sign-off.
OCTOBER 2010 - 2010/2011 TRACK AND FIELD SEASON DETAILS by Craig Green Good luck to everyone for the 2010/2011 track season. Hopefully we can see some of those faces from the cross country season on a Tuesday night for the casual long distance run or the Saturday afternoon competition. For information about the season, go to the 'track and field' button in the contents on the left of the page.
