AV XCR Ekiden Relays, Saturday 17th August 2024
St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
APS teams bring home the medals at Myrniong
It was a successful outing for APS United at the XCR Ekiden relays on Saturday. With 4 teams entered, it was gold for the W40, W50 and M60, and a close 2nd place to our open men.
In true cross country style, it was a muddy one, with a few slips and slides around the winery fields. There was drama for the open men, with Ben Beischer caught up by an unsuspecting herd of cows in the middle of the first relay leg that caused a brief halt to proceedings.
There were also issues when Bec Dutkowski was apparently so fast in finishing the final leg of the W40 team that the officials completely missed her, and thought the APS team was still out on course! Luckily the electronic timing saved the win.
A great day out overall, with some excellent cake to finish.
Special thanks to Heather Danks and Monica Lammers for acting as marshalls.
Thanks to Mark Purvis for taking the photos.
Full results are available on the AV Results Hub website: https://athsvic.resultshub.com.au/#
Time to get ready for Track & Field.
As the Cross-Country season draws to an end, the mind naturally focuses on the upcoming Track & Field Season with its promise of warmer days at exotic locations around Melbourne and Victoria.
Whatever event excites you, there is an opportunity to run, jump and throw and raise points for Old Scotch. Last season saw us win Division 5 as Champions. It was a truly great achievement by all athletes and their supporters. This year sees us try and establish ourselves back in Division 4 and compete against traditionally bigger clubs.
Registration for the new season is open. Please head over to Athletics Victoria website and sign up and purchase a Track & Field Package. The season will kick off in early October.
Copy this address to sign up: https://athsvic.org.au/clubs/old-scotch-athletic-club/
Please put in your diaries the Victorian State Relay Championships that will be held on the weekend of the 23rd-24th of November. No matter how far you like to run, there is a relay just for you. Let’s see as many Scotch singlets that weekend.
Go well in the last few Cross-Country races and encourage all your friends to join the fun this summer down at the track.
Doug Campbell
OSAC President
Seeking a coordinator of Summer Track & Field.
The club is looking for an individual (or two sharing ) to promote weekly T&F rounds plus Specialist meets, write up (or coordinate volunteers) results and attend most AVSL meets to encourage the athletes.
This role does not necessarily require attending committee meetings, although would be welcome.
Please contact one of our committee or email: oldscotchathleticclub@gmail.com
The Ewan Macdonald Old Scotch Athletics 800m handicap race is back for 2024!
Saturday 14th September 2024 1:35pm
The countdown to Scotch College Family Day has begun, and so has the race that everyone talks about… the Ewan Macdonald Old Scotch Athletics 800m handicap race is back for 2024!
Whether you’re still in your prime or just reliving your glory days, we want you on the start line. And if you know anyone else who might be up for the challenge, bring them along! This race is open to all—Scotch ties or not, everyone’s invited to join in.
Mark Your Calendars:
Date: Saturday, 14th September 2024
Time: 1:35pm
Location: Scotch College Main Oval
NEXT APSOC EVENT:
Wise-Findlay Mini-Marathons – next Saturday –
24 August, 2.10pm, 5k, 10k/21.1k
Old Scotch are hosts and need to supply 6 marshals. If you can spare a few hours to enjoy beautiful Westerfolds Park (and afternoon tea!) this Saturday, please let Pete Simm know via Whats App or email petesimm@yahoo.com.au by Thursday 22nd. Thank you
Westerfolds Park
APSOC Annual Dinner and Awards Night Saturday 31st August 2024 7pm
St Kevin’s Tooronga Sports Fields (NOT Heyington), Glen Iris
Time to book the APSOC Annual Dinner. Don’t miss it!
Tickets are $55/person or $35/full time students under 20. The dinner price includes a delicious Spit Roast Carvery, drinks (beer, wine, sparkling, soft drinks), is great value and a fun night out.
RSVP by August 28th 2024
https://www.trybooking.com/CRYNR
Join our Old Scotch Athletic Club WhatsApp group.
Your Committee would like this to become the primary method of two-way communication.
We will use a simple poll on this group chat for you to indicate your attendance at races or AVSL meets, to help all team members know who is coming.
APSOC Cooke-McClelland 8k – Saturday 10th August
Studley Park, Kew
The final premiership event of year saw a win for OX in the open & women’s divisions. OS open finished third. Ben Beischer was again fastest, continuing a stellar season.
A big welcome to David Purvis (Mark’s Farther), an official for more than 20 years, and now 97 years old.
