THREE ROUNDS BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAK WILL BE VITAL FOR THE VALLEY
The Diamond Valley Athletic Club is holding on to 4th place in the Premier League of the Athletics Victoria Shield League but we will be facing a tough challenge to hold the position. DVAC has made a mighty achievement in the first three rounds to be in the top four: the next three rounds, leading up to the Christmas break will determine if we can qualify for the 2021/2022 AV Shield Finals to be held on Saturday 5 March 2022 by staying in the top four.
Remember, if DVAC does make the AV Shield Finals then each athlete must have competed in FOUR rounds of the AVSL 10 round season. They will also need to have competed in the events on the AV Shield Final at least once throughout the season in order to qualify for competition.
AVSL RD 4: Keilor* & Knox: Saturday 4th December 2021
Entries close at midday on Wednesday:
- DVAC Home venue: DVAC’s home venue will be at Keilor.
Program:
Keilor:
Track: Walk – 1500m/ 3000m: Hurdles – 400m/ 300m/ 200m: 200m: 800m: 3000m: 4 x 400m Relay
Field: High Jump: Triple Jump: Shot Put: Hammer Throw
Knox:
Track: Walk – 1500m/ 3000m: Hurdles – 110m/ 100m/ 90m/ 80m: 100m: 400m: 1500m: 3000m: 4 x 400m Relay
Field: Long Jump: Discus: Javelin
AVSL RD 5: Aberfeldie* & Casey: Saturday 11th December 2021
AVSL RD 6: Meadowglen* & Knox: Saturday 18th December 2021
TAKE CARE WITH YOUR AVSL ENTRY
At least three DVAC athletes were surprised to find they were not listed to compete at Lakeside on the weekend thinking that they had been entered. A common story was the failure to click the Check out button on the Cart. You will get an email if you are entered.
AVSL Rd 3
Saturday 27 November 2021
Lakeside Stadium
PERSONAL BEST PERFORMANCES
The strong headwind down the front straight made life difficult for the 200m/ 800m runners in Round 3. A number of DVAC athletes still managed to chalk up personal best efforts on the day. There will always be a board at the Valley table for athletes to record any pb they record. The ones that I am aware of are:
Sarah Papadopoulos (Women Open): 2000m Walk: 13:08.3 (18 seconds off the previous best time)
Elyse Scheuermann (Women Open): 800m - 3:38.9; Shot Put 4.89m
Bianca Brown: (Women Under 18): Shot Put - 9.56m (63cm improvement!)
Paula Merino: (Women 40+): Hammer Throw - 19.98m (up from the first time Hammer Throw of 18.21m in Round 1.)
Erin Hanlon: (Women Under 16): Long Jump – 4.74m (26cm improvement)
Asher Andrews: (Men Under 16): 4kg Shot Put – 12.44m: & High Jump – 1.55m
Matilda L’Estrange: (Women Under 16): 800m – 2:29.8: & 200m – 31.44
WELCOME TO THE VALLEY
Zoey Ryan: (Women Under 14): Zoey is 12 years old & attends Viewbank Primary School. In her first competition with Diamond Valley, Zoey put the 3kg Shot 7.47m. Great start, Zoey.
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
Not only did our DVAC athletes bring credit to our club, but the hardy band of DVAC Club Helpers absolutely distinguished themselves out at Long Jump Pit #1. Working under the direction of AV Official & DVAC member, Stuart Schnaars, the DVAC club helpers filled every spot for the 6 1hr sessions. Each team needed all four members employed on Spike, Pull Through, Rake & Broom to get the large fields of Jumpers through the session in timely fashion.
A HUGE vote of thanks to the following: Dylan Littlejohn, Bronwyn Meaden, Maryann Murray (2 sessions), Max Balchin, Nicole Dickson (2 sessions), Caden Murray, Adam Scott (2 sessions), Charmaine Smith (2 sessions), Elyse Scheuermann, Stephen Andrews, Greg Luck, Dave Brooks, Vicky Jones, Jane Compton-Cook, Lyn Davis (2 sessions), Jo Moxon (2 sessions), Matt Hall & Kylie Portello.
AV OFFICIALS
As well as Stuart Schnaars, DVAC was also represented by Paul Schofield.
TOP PERFORMERS LEAD THE VALLEY CHARGE
The following list of athletes notched the best performance in the nominated discipline for Round 3 of the AVSL. Well done to each athlete.
Women:
200m: Katie Oliver (WU16) 26.89:
800m: Shania Murray (Wop) 2:25.7:
2000m Walk: Tayla Borg (WU16) 11:46.5
90m Hurdles: Charlee Dickson (WU16) 17.10
High Jump: Tara Smith (WU16) 1.40m
Long Jump: Erin Hanlon (WU18) 4.78m
Hammer Throw: Keira Sanchez (WU16) 42.59m
Shot Put: Keira Sanchez (WU16) 9.87m
Men:
200m: Samuel Abolencia (MU18) 24.45
800m: Jarryd Cripps (MU20) 2:13.5
2000m Walk: Bernie Keirl (M40+) 11:44.6
High Jump: Asher Andrews (MU16) 1.55m & Isaac Andrews (MU20) 1.55m
Long Jump: Isaac Andrews (MU20) 5.67m
Hammer Throw: Colin Newman (Mop) 36.90m
Shot Put: Asher Andrews (MU16) 12.44m
KIRRA WRIGHT WINS THE MARG ANGEL AWARD
On Tuesday 23 November, Kirra & her mother, Kylie, attended the annual Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards in the city where Kirra was announced as the winner of the Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year. Congratulations, Kirra.
The following morning just after 7:00am, Kirra & Kylie were guests at the ABC studio where Tony Armstrong interviewed them. Both spoke positively about their experience in athletics.
Kirra is also set to receive some practical support from the Cathy Freeman Foundation. A wonderful week!
AVSL Rd 3
Saturday 27 November 2021
Lakeside Stadium
DVAC Results:
Women:
FOP
200m: Sarah Papadopoulos 40.47 (-4.7); Elyse Scheuermann DNS;
800m: Shania Murray 2:25.7h; Sarah Papadopoulos 3:31.1h; Elyse Scheuermann 3:38.9h;
2000m Walk: Sarah Papadopoulos 13:08.3h;
Shot Put: Shania Murray 5.09m; Elyse Scheuermann 4.89m;
F20
200m: Keely Boyne 27.43 (-4.6); Georgia Gillson 28.05 (-4.7);
100m Hurdles: Keely Boyne 15.96;
F18
200m: Sugi Neecowen 30.74 (-4.4); Erin Hanlon 30.83 (-4.0); Fieke Van Der Kamp 36.36 (-4.8);
800m: Fieke Van Der Kamp 2:46.4h; Sophie Compton-Cook 3:20.8h;
100m Hurdles: Chantelle Foreman DNS;
High Jump: Erin Hanlon DNS;
Long Jump: Sophie Compton-Cook 4.16m (3.1); Erin Hanlon 4.78m (3.9);
Shot Put: Bianca Brown 9.56m;
F16
200m: Katie Oliver 26.89 (-3.7); Tess Gillson 29.50 (-3.0); Ally Brooks 30.43 (-4.0); Charlee Dickson 31.20 (-3.9); Annalise Jones 31.34 (-4.0); Matilda L'Estrange 31.44 (-4.8); Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 32.42 (-3.9); Vanessa Smith 34.96 (-4.0); Alexia Moxon 37.34 (-2.9);
800m: Ally Brooks 2:26.8h; Matilda L'Estrange 2:29.8h; Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 2:31.0h;
90m Hurdles: Charlee Dickson 17.10 (-2.9); Annalise Jones 20.02;
2000m Walk: Tayla Borg 11:46.5h;
Hammer: Keira Sanchez 42.59m; Vanessa Smith NM; Victoria Meaden 29.80m; Tara Smith 34.03m;
High Jump: Vanessa Smith 1.35m; Tara Smith 1.40m; Alexia Moxon NM;
Long Jump: Annalise Jones 3.79m (2.8); Alexia Moxon 3.12m (3.6);
Shot Put: Keira Sanchez 9.87m; Vanessa Smith 7.59m; Tara Smith 9.85m; Alexia Moxon 7.42m;
F14
200m: Kirra Wright 34.90 (-5.7); Hanna Rowe 38.02 (-4.7); Rebecca Hvalica DNS; Ines Caton-Smith DNS; Teagan Corden DNS;
Long Jump: Kirra Wright 3.48m (3.4); Teagan Corden 2.69m (2.2);
Shot Put: Hanna Rowe 6.11m; Teagan Corden 5.56m; Zoey Ryan 7.47m;
F40
200m: Debbie McKenzie 41.10 (-2.9); Jo Moxon DNS;
800m: Debbie McKenzie 3:07.3h;
2000m Walk: Jo Moxon 15:44.1h;
Hammer: Paula Merino 19.98m;
Shot Put: Jo Moxon 4.45m; Debbie McKenzie 6.07m; Paula Merino 6.41m;
Men:
MOP
800m: Dylan Littlejohn 2:14.3h;
Hammer: Colin Newman 36.90m;
Shot Put: Colin Newman 11.52m;
M20
200m: Isaac Andrews 25.56 (-3.0); Jarryd Cripps 26.76 (-3.7);
800m: Jarryd Cripps 2:13.5h;
Hammer: Calvin Meaden DNS;
High Jump: Isaac Andrews 1.55m;
Long Jump: Isaac Andrews 5.67m (3.7);
Shot Put: Jarryd Cripps 6.28m;
M18
200m: Samuel Abolencia 24.45 (-2.7); Elijah Zantey 25.51 (-3.9); Mwaniki Muigai DNS; Saxon Howkins DNS;
Long Jump: Mwaniki Muigai DNS; Elijah Zantey DNS; Samuel Abolencia 5.03m (2.9);
M16
200m: Riley Neecowen 25.18 (-3.2); Jordan Rudd 34.46 (-2.3);
800m: Jordan Rudd 2:48.8h;
High Jump: Asher Andrews 1.55m;
Long Jump: Asher Andrews 4.95m (3.3);
Shot Put: Tuomas Rowe 8.62m; Asher Andrews 12.44m;
M40
200m: Adam Scott 29.60; Chris Boyne 29.78 (-5.1); Greg Luck 31.78 (-2.7); Spiro Neofitou 31.99 (-2.3); Andrew McKenzie 41.46; Luke De Biasi DNS;
800m: Mark Tapping 2:46.9h; Spiro Neofitou 2:47.7h; Cyrus Wong 2:59.1h; Greg Luck 3:11.5h; Andrew McKenzie 3:15.6h;
100m Hurdles: Luke De Biasi 18.75;
2000m Walk: Bernie Keirl 11:44.6h;
Hammer: Matthew Hall 27.96m;
High Jump: Greg Luck 1.25m; Adam Scott 1.35m; Ivan Dodin 1.35m; Matthew Hall 1.15m;
Long Jump: Mark Tapping FOUL; Adam Scott 4.22m (4.8); Luke De Biasi 5.36m (-3.0); Jeffrey Young DNS; Cyrus Wong DNS; Paul Schofield 4.85m (5.3);
Shot Put: Andrew McKenzie 4.62m; Spiro Neofitou DNS; Mark Tapping 7.19m; Greg Luck 6.45m; Luke De Biasi 9.53m; Jeffrey Young DNS; Ivan Dodin 8.08m; Matthew Hall 10.20m; Darren Corden 6.53m;
