AVSL Round 5 2024
A hot day and hot results. Our decision to utilise our PowerPlay paid off handsomely with an outstanding team contribution to finish in second place for the day. Let’s consider firstly how every little thing counts:
If Hando hadn’t returned from Cairns to do the walk, or
If Julian Li hadn’t ventured to Frankston to throw the shot, or
If James Rentschler hadn’t made a comeback and run a strong 100m
Then we would have finished third, and behind Old Xavs! So mighty congratulations and much appreciation to all who rallied to the call.
Pat Kroschel again set a hot pace in the point count hauling in 1230 points including a couple of PBs. Will Katic enjoyed the pace of the Frankston track to earn 472 points in his 800m in a nice lead up to Aust All Schools and Conor and Pat showed they are also in top shape for their All Schools campaign in early December. We welcomed Harrison Nunn, Will Sladen and Oliver Nunn to the Club and were super impressed with their performances. Nothing like some PBs in your debut to make a statement. Our support crew also loved the fighting finishes of James Crilly and Lachie Curlewis (both still in Y6) in their 1500m races where they refused to yield to older athletes.
So at the half way mark of the AVSL competition we find ourselves in the middle of the field in Div 4. And if we can have the same sort of commitment, plus a few more available athletes , for Round 6 on 30 November we will be well placed to finish off the season in 2025.
Congratulations to Conor Sullivan and Henry Dawborn, two of our very committed and high scoring athletes, who have been elected Captain and Vice Captain of the Scotch squad who participate in the Old Scotch Aths Club summer sport.
Athlete of the Week
Amassing nearly 2500 points in the last two rounds including a couple more PBs this week made the decision for Athlete of the Week for Pat Kroschel pretty straightforward for the selection committee. Fantastic efforts by Pat in his first two rounds of AVSL – fast looking a bit like a multi-eventer with big scores in all sprints, 400m hurdles and long jump. Exciting times for Pat as he prepares for Brisbane in December.
Vic Relay Champs
Next weekend is the big weekend with Vic Relay Champs at Doncaster. At the time of press, we intend to enter teams in the following events (subject to change if late demand):
Male
U14 4x 400 Saturday
U16 4 x 400 Saturday and Sprint Medley Sunday
U18 4 x 400 Saturday and Distance Relay Sunday
U20 4 x 800 Saturday
Open 4 x 1500 Saturday and Distance Relay Sunday
60+ 4 x 1500 Saturday
Female
U16 Sprint Medley Sunday
Squads will be notified by coaches, email, approved social media or secure carrier pigeon.
Upcoming Events:
Doncaster Tuesday 19 November: Mile and 100 yards races in a bit of nostalgia for those of us familiar with the imperial system or who race regularly in the US.
Vic Relay Champs Doncaster 23/24 November
30 November: Round 6 AVSL (enter field games from noon Wed 20 Nov to ensure a berth). Glenhuntly will offer 100, 400 etc and Doncaster will offer 200, 800 etc.
Training
Training continues with our various groups usually around the Righetti Oval area on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please sing out if you are not a regular with these groups but wish to be part of the fun. Scotch schoolboys will train at Scotch on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3.30pm.
Some Important Requirements
We seem to be managing the AV requirements pretty well but gentle reminders:
Athletes are to enter AVSL events on the AV website no later than noon on the Wednesday prior (need to be much earlier to gain a field games berth) and then to check-in via the AV Results Hub site at least an hour before your event. This now applies to every track and field event.
Our athletes should wear red singlets with their AV bib number attached. If you have not received your bib in the mail it will likely be at the venue at which you will compete.
Old Scotch is often required to provide club helpers for various duties e.g. help at the long jump or shot put and to lap score our athletes in distance events. Please come to the party if you can assist when requested.
Results Round 5 AVSL
Female 16
100m: Lily Gumley 14.02 (-2.4);
Long Jump: Lily Gumley 3.87m;
Male OP
100m: James Rentschler 13.57 (1.8); Lachlan Stewart 14.07 (1.8);
400m: Lachlan Stewart 63.17;
1500m: Lachlan Stewart 4:34.8h;
Long Jump: Lachlan Stewart 3.29m;
Male 20
800m: Lachlan Gance 1:59.86;
1500m: Nathan Munro 4:12.5h;
Male 18
100m: Patrick Kroschel 11.23 (1.5) PB; Henry Dawborn 12.09 (-2.5); Tom Roach 21.51;
400m: Patrick Kroschel 50.70; Harrison Nunn 54.62; Conor Sullivan 55.67; Henry Dawborn 56.75 PB;
800m: Will Katic 1:53.99;
1500m: Conor Sullivan 4:03.1h; Luke Bodle 4:14.4h;
Long Jump: Tom Roach 1.90m; Conor Sullivan 3.87m; Patrick Kroschel 5.69m PB?;
Shot Put: Julian Li 10.03m;
Male 16
100m: Lachlan Gumley 12.44 (+0.0); Henry Curlewis 13.38 (1.7);
400m: Henry Curlewis 60.86;
1500m: Sacha Demetriou 4:25.2h PB; Will Sladen 4:29.3h PB;
Discus: Lachlan Gumley 49.79m;
Male 14
400m: Oliver Nunn 58.26 PB; Lachlan Curlewis 74.06;
1500m: James Crilly 5:25.8h; Lachlan Curlewis 5:33.6h;
Male 50
Discus: Douglas Campbell 16.82m;
Javelin: Douglas Campbell 10.01m;
Long Jump: Douglas Campbell SCR;
Male 60
1500m Walk: Ian Handasyde 11:09.6h;
Milers Club Meet 14 November Lakeside
In lovely evening for running conditions, we had a significant presence with six PBs and including Conor and Bart taking our advice and knocking off a couple of club records (subject to committee ratification).
Male OPEN 3000m
Tom Bowers 8:20.88; Conor Sullivan 8:25.97 PB and Club Record ; Bart Leeton 8:28.43 PB and Club Record; Benjamin Beischer 8:28.63; Luke Bodle 8:48.45 PB; Jonathan Giakoumis 9:08.85; Aj Merry 9:09.05 PB; Lachlan Gance 9:10.58 PB; Alex Shears-Jones 9:23.37 PB; Lachlan Stewart 9:46.06; Mark Willetts 11:10.59;
The NEW OSAC UNIFORM SHOP is now OPEN
OUR NEW Nike Uniform is flying off the shelves….
Let’s get all our team in our signature Old Scotch RED singlets
By all reports, the gear is comfortable and stylish. The sizing appears to be true to description.
Check it out at: https://pacificteamsports.com/collections/old-scotch-athletic-club
We request that members purchase a singlet/women’s cover top and a navy or red pair of shorts, tights, or briefs.
Nike currently does not stock running shorts, but they will be available mid-to-late next year. Red shorts can still be purchased from Ian Handasyde on 0412 936 816.
We’d like to emphasise that many shop items including Hoodie, long sleeve, t-shirt and track pants are all optional. Also, previous versions of the uniform can still be worn.
Your Old Scotch Athletic Club Committee
please contact us at oldscotchathleticclub@gmail.com
President – Doug Campbell
Secretary – Nathan Munro
Treasurer – Heather Danks
VP Cross Country – Pete Simm
VP – Track & Field – vacant
Registrar – Rob Wilson
General Member – Ian Kluckow
General Member – Connor Merigan
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