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CONTENTS P.3-5 Masterpieces P.6-7 East Burwood - Doug Orr Results P.8 Ad - AMA Multi Events - Bendigo P.9 VMA holds Mullum parkrun P.10 VMA Team in XCR. Volunteering P.11 Springy Stories This has been such a difficult issue to pro- P.12 Clyde’s New Record Report duce thanks to the NBN. P.13 Countdown to Melbourne 2019 When I was connected to the NBN a few P.14-15 Glen Eira - Living Legends months ago, the sub-contractor, obviously being P.16-17 Results - Australian Masters Games paid per job, connected me to the wrong pole. P.18 Ask the Coach - Lacing your Shoes Ten days ago, a contractor also being paid per job, P.19 Browne Shield Review & Coordinator disconnected me and left the cable hanging in the P.20 Kees Zwynenburg breeze. Since then I have been trying to get recon- P.21 Ad - Andy Salter nected but you can’t speak directly to the NBN, P.22 Ad - Lindsay Thomas you have to go through your internet provider. In P.23 Overhydration my case, iiNet, has their call room in Cape Town, P.24 Results - AMA Winter Throws South Africa and they don’t seem to understand P.25 Tan Lines what they are there for. They have managed to get P.26 Ask the Coach - Cricket. Wind Consultant 2 visits from NBN people but, you see, they need a P.27 Vale - John Waite crane truck to do the job, and they have only sent P.28 Ad - Flight Centre AMA Travel Partner me guys who, ...... well my point is, if you can P.29-31 Ad - Tour to WMA Malaga 2018 avoid switching to the NBN for as long as possible it P.32 2018 Membership Form might be a good idea. Maybe someday we can have P.33-35 Venues, Officials etc. a decent service. P.36 Celebrity Runners You will notice that I’ve moved Clyde Rid- doch’s New Record Report up front, not only in recognition of the great work Clyde does year in NAG FILE and year out, but also to acknowledge the World Athletes Moving into a New Age Group records set by Mentone’s Gwen Steed. Gwen is a Karen Archer into W55 most deserving WR holder and she has immediately Margaret Beaumont into W80 knocked 20 seconds off her record 2 weeks later. Pau Connor into M55 Now getcha,getcha selves in gear and put Connie Davy into W65 your hand up to help out with the 2019 AMA T&F Tony Dell into M55 Championships that we will be hosting. If you Elwyn Egan into M75 haven’t been a part of an LOC it is a chance to Kevin Esmore into M70 make a contribution to something you can be proud Gerard Feain into M55 of. Russ Haines into M65 Also, VMA Secretary Phil Urquhart may have Shawn Hennig into M50 been to your Venue (or will be soon) to talk about Liza Henshall into W40 doing the courses to become an AV/AA official. He’s Sandra Howorth into W55 not being paid to do this. It’s called “volunteering” Daryl Hurst into M65 and the country is built on it. Believe me, you will Nicole Johansen into W45 get a kick out of being an accredited official. Bernard Leddin into M70 Now, because our new dispatcher applies Toni Matters into W50 a seperate mailing sheet, I can use the last page. David Mellings into M50 Those of you who get Footprints online, make sure Chris Murphy into M60 you have a look and not stop when you get to the Graham Philpott into M75 boring last pages. For those who get the print copy John Pocock into M75 - you can’t miss it. Stephen Sellick into M45 Jane Sturzaker into W65 Christine Wille into W60 Once I used to be connected, sigh Ewen Wilson into M65 Russ Dickenson Judith Wines into W80 3

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What’s On any queries on VMA running races can be directed to our Secretary Phil Urquhart 0419357823 or [email protected] 2017 2018 January 6-7 AMA Decathlon and Heptathlon Championships - Bendigo - [email protected] January 17 Lindsay Thomas Memorial 10k Run & 5k Walk - Braeside Park - See ad this issue January 20-27 Oceania Masters Championships - Dunedin NZ - www.oceaniamastersathletics.org ENTRIES CLOSE 8th DECEMBER 2017 February 7 Andy Salter Memorial Team Relay - Springvale Venue - See ad this issue March 4 2018 VMA T&F Pentathlon - Tom Kelly Doncaster March 18 2018 VMA Throws Pentathlon - Venue TBA March 24-25 2018 VMA T&F Championships - TBA March 30 - April 2 Easter April 4-15 Commonwealth Games - Gold Coast April 15 or 22 VMA AGM and 3000m Championship - Venue TBA April 26-29 2018 AMA T&F Championships - Perth - http://www.mastersathleticswa.org/perth2018/ August 5 AMA 20k Road Walk Championship - Adelaide - Details TBA August 19 AMA Half Marathon Championships - Canberra - Shane Hutchinson 0419009403 Sept 4-16 World Masters Athletics T&F Championships - Malaga, Spain - www.malaga2018.com/ 2019 March 24-30 World Masters Indoors Championships - Torun, Poland – www.wmaci2019.com April 19-22 2019 AMA T&F Championships - Melbourne 2020 TBA World Masters Athletics T&F Championships - Toronto - www.wmatoronto2020.com/ 4 Masterpieces Found this photo of our esteemed VP Tony Brad- ford recently, back in 1992 when he was Victo- rian Veterans (now VMA) president.Tony was in the M50’s then. Yes, the official uniform then allowed white bike shorts as an option. Always a fashionplate, Tony dove right in. Unfortunately, when he dove into the Steeplechase pool the pants came up transparent. Worse still, Tony had worn his favorite underpants that day with “Hello Sailer” written across the bum. On a serious note, this was in fact Tony’s first National medal and he placed behind Paul Critchley NSW 1st and Alan Pollock 2nd. First person to congratulate him was David Sheehan. And David can still be found standing at the finish line !!

Julie Norney at age 49 has won this year’s City2Sea fun run.

Allan Cook has been on a holiday in the USA and found time to run the Crissy Park parkrun in San Fran- cisco. Naturally enough, the “Cookie Monster” set a new M55 record for the course running 18.34 minutes. 5 DONCASTER VENUE Masterpieces 7.30 Monday Nights - Tom Kelly Athletics Track George Street Doncaster Winter Series Winners! Over winter at Doncaster, 3 series were in progress: 300m handicap, 1000m estimated time handicap and Pentathlon. Each series lasted 6 months with 1 round each month, and the athlete’s best 5 rounds to count for final score. All were very close and a huge thank you to Graham Ford who did all the organisation, including keeping tabs of results. Doncaster 300m handicap Doncaster 1000m ET handicap Equal 1st Phil Rosevear Equal 1st Elizabeth Grover Graham Ford Gary Zuccala 3rd Jeffrey Sim 3rd Kath Gawthorn

Pentathlon Individual prizes Matt Scholes (1500m) Equal 1st David McConnell Marla Trautman (javelin) Graham Ford

Winners were presented with Runner’s World vouchers by Treasurer David McConnell. Congratulations to all winners and all who participated in these series. Remember that our summer series have now com- menced. 120m gift (handicap – 4th Monday of month), 800m estimated time handicap (2nd Monday) and summer pentathlon (3rd Monday) all in progress. Anyone wishing to test themselves out against Doncas- ter’s best are welcome. Thank you again to Graham Ford for his work in organising these events.

Melbourne Marathon - VMA Results The Melbourne Marathon is also the VMA Marathon championship. This year thirty six members completed the marathon run in good conditions which were conducive to good times. Notable performances included Liam Delaney (M40) in 2 hours 36 min 52 secs (5th in overall age group); Peter Rushen (M55) 2:55:52 (2nd in overall age group) and Gregory Moore (M65) 3:33:24 (1st in overall age group). Congratulations to all VMA members who competed.

Nicola Hamilton-Morris W30 03:10:22 Chris Grafen M50 03:21:55 Emma McCann W30 03:35:49 Peter Rushen M55 02:55:52 Kuniko Bowden W50 04:07:28 Peter Gaunt M55 03:07:20 Tanya Fiore-Yatomi W50 04:16:41 Bruce Venables M55 03:37:07 Jane Sturzaker W60 04:47:41 Albin Hess M55 04:46:49 Karyn O'Neill W60 05:14:09 Russell Moore M55 05:31:48 Vicki Thompson W70 06:22:47 John Signorini M60 03:30:34 Katie Duncan Assoc 02:56:31 Mark Travill M60 03:30:38 Peter Black M60 03:44:12 Chris Worsnop M60 04:47:54 Gregory Moore M65 03:33:24 Adam Gregory M30 03:10:49 Jim Hopkins M65 04:15:15 Jamie Rae M35 03:36:23 Peter Moore M65 04:28:21 Liam Delaney M40 02:36:52 Len Hallett M65 05:10:12 Brad Buyck M40 03:02:01 Kari Jortikka M70 04:31:05 Corey Lawson M40 03:15:27 Rod Bayley M70 04:44:56 Michael Camilleri M40 03:47:46 Stephen Barker M70 05:09:55 Peter White M40 04:02:49 Neville Gardner M70 06:12:39 George Dyer M50 03:08:08 Ashley Page M75 06:02:51 Derek Couper M50 03:13:02 6

EAST BURWOOD VENUE - DOUG ORR HALF MILE

Half Mile Hopefuls It has been a busy few months at East Burwood. We often have series with events spread over several weeks. Points are accumulated by the competitors over each series with a grand prize at the end. One of these series is the Doug Orr Memorial Half Mile Self Handicap Series – a grand name for a grand event. It is special series because not only do we have a grand venue final, but other venues are invited to contest the grand grand intervenue final. Each of the races is a true grand half mile, that is 880 yards, a few metres longer than 800 m. It is also a self handicap event so that each competitor nominates his/her own finishing time and his /her handicap is based on this with all the runners starting at different times. But be warned that those who are more than four seconds quicker than their nominated times will have Pete Battrick’s voice booming out “DISQUALIFIED”. Of course no self tim- ing is allowed during the race. East Burwood had four heats in the month before with points awarded for places in these heats. Those with the most points earn the honour of donning the grand green East Burwood singlet and competing in the intervenue final. The first heat was won by Bob Henderson 3:55 followed by Christopher Worsnop 3:27 and Grant Watson 5:16. Melanie Bissett was a bit too quick to count with 3:55. Only three people contested the second heat: Grant Watson 5:26, Bob Henderson 3:24 and Melanie Bissett 3:59. Consistency gave Grant 5:28 and Melanie 5:38 the first two places in the third heat, while Worsnop and Henderson were too fast for their own good. Only two got through the fourth heat unscathed: Peter Dodgshun 3:24 having a break from his studies, and Bob Henderson with 3:24. There was grand tension in the air on the night of the venue final for not only was there a pair of socks up for grabs, but also the right to represent the venue in the grand intervenue final. Estimating times and running consistently were all important. Melanie and Grant were too quick, so the winner was Liz Eastwood with a perfectly timed 4:00. She was followed by Worsnop 3:12, Bob Henderson 3:34, Stephen Day 3:30 and Michelle Quan 4:09. Worsnop, Day, Watson and Ros Lording earned the right to represent the venue as the others were unavailable or running for other venues. It was a grand night with other venues making the trip to East Burwood. The excitement had the adrenaline flowing which meant that the race was fast. Worsnop ran much faster than ex- pected – sneaky tactics as the quick pace pulled along a few of the other runners, many of whom were 4 or more seconds faster than they had nominated so were disqualified. This included all of the Knox team and half of the Croydon team. As only three legal finishers counted. East Burwood were declared the victors with Doncaster in second place.

Other Grand Nights We had the Venue 4 km Age Graded Championship in mid September. The medallists were Annette Pelgrim with 20:35 (77.25 %), Sam Defanis 20:14 (66.56 %) and Geoff Wheeler 18:55 (66.08 %). To celebrate the end of the football season we had a special football night on the eve of AFL Grand Final Eve. Many people dressed in their favourite footy teams’ colours, and there was a special supper of footy pies and footy sausage rolls with footy sauce (without the footy prices). There was a grand Oaks Day night for the spring racing carnival. Lots of people wore special hats for fashions of the field. Shirley Coppock’s milinary creation was declared the best and everyone celebrated with some bubbly. Come and join in all the fun at the East Burwood Reserve one Thursday night. Our special Christmas Dinner is on 14th December (only $10 per head).

Christopher Worsnop, Venue Manager

The East Burwood winning team: Grant Watson, Ros Lording, Stephen Day 7

The individual placegetters : Graham Ford (Doncaster) Rob Stagg (Croydon) and Stephen Day (East Burwood)

The Oaks Day ladies : Shirley Coppock, Sonya Pollard, Louise McLean and Toni Matters

Footy Finals at East Burwood

Glen Eira Venue is on grass. The Duncan McKinnon track is being renovated, refurbished, restored, regurgitated - well you know. And for however long it takes they will be running on grass. Grass is good. Grass is soothing. So pop down for the grass. Venue Manager Andrew “Cheech” Edwards and Phil “Chong” Urquhart will make you welcome. 8

2018 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS MULTI-EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS TIMETABLE BENDIGO 2018

Draft Schedule

DAY 1 - SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY 2018

9:00 100 metres - Men 9:30 Long Jump - Men 9:30 100m Hurdles - Women 9:45 80m Hurdles - Women 10:15 High Jump - Women 10:30 Shot Put - Men 11:15 Shot Put - Women 11:15 High Jump - Men 12:00 200 metres - Women 13:00 400 metres - Men

DAY 2 - SUNDAY 7TH JANUARY 2018

9:00 110m Hurdles - Men 9:10 100m Hurdles - Men 9:20 80m Hurdles - Men 9:30 Long Jump - Women 9:45 Discus - Men 10:15 Javelin - Women 10:30 Pole Vault - Men 12:00 800 metres - Women 12:30 Javelin - Men 13:15 1500 metres - Men

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We had out 2nd hosting of a parkrun event in No- vember at Mullum Mullum parkrun in Mitcham, and as was the case at Lillydale Lake in April, it was great fun and a very successful morning. We have already got a couple of parkrunners joining us. To all of our guys who officiated, ran or just turned up for support, a big thank you. 10

We are having a ball competing in the AV summer track season VMA in and our Men’s 40 plus team is going great guns and clearly leading our Division. We’ve got a great team atmosphere and the ladies in our group, although not in contention for the final due to not having enough numbers, are still having fun and getting a lot of support. Unfortunately, this year’s fixtur- ing means we are not often all together at the one Venue. In this photo at Aberfeldie are Rod Barrett,Levi Draper (sup- porter), Richard Shortt,Grant Murfett, Rob Italia, Russ Dick- enson and Team Captain Shane Draper.

Officials Needed You can enrol for the online courses as follows: The response from VMA members to our call for Go to Athletics Australia website: athletics.com.au more officials has been encouraging so far but Hover cursor over Officials we need more members to complete the first Click on Education in drop down box two online courses so that they can then gain on Scroll down field experience by participating at AV Shield and Click on Introduction to Officiating Level 0 Championship events. Click on Register This will help meet the need for a bigger pool of Complete registration process officials over the coming eighteen months. Record your username (use your email address) VMA members have always responded in numbers Record your password to calls for helpers at athletics events, but by Login qualifying as an official you can take this a step Commence online course further. Both courses can be completed over several sessions until finished. The first level course is an Australian Sports You can logout at any time. Commission introductory course covering all sports When you next login you will be taken to the place with an emphasis on junior sports. The level 0 where you left off. course covers 3 basic areas and can be completed online in a couple of hours. The level one course is by Athletics Australia Email or phone Phil Urquhart (secretary@ covering officiating at local and club level. This vicmastersaths.org.au) 0419 357 823 when you start course is also online. and when you finish and if you have any questions After completing level 0 and level 1 the next step about this process. is to gain on field experience through Athletics Victoria events. 11

The last 3 months has seen the running of most of our major handicap trophy events for the year – 3 run and 1 walk. The distance run events are contested over a series of 4 heats on a points basis and all events were extremely close with the final result dependent on the outcome of the last heat. Handicapper Howard Rees puts in a lot of effort to get close results and he certainly succeeded with these events.

First up was the 8th running of the Ross Martin 3km. The winner was Lindsay Oxenham with 25 points followed by three runners all with 24 points. On a count back Kevin Onley took second place from Mick Colgan 3rd and Bill Irvine an unlucky 4th. However Bill’s luck was about to change as the next event was the 800 metre series for a trophy donated by Peter Field, now in its 18th year. Bill managed to win by a margin of 1 point from Neil Gray.

The feature event was the 20th running of the Eric Greaves 5km. Lindsay Oxenham continued his good form to win with 27 points from Claudio Riga and Juan Perez with 26 points – Claudio getting 2nd on count back. It is the first time Lindsay has won this trophy so we don’t begrudge him winning two events so close together, particularly as he has been a regular in all events over the years they have been running.

The walk event was the Bert Warburton 3km handicap, also in its 20th year. A popular winner was Eric Ne- gros who started as out marker and nobody was able to walk (I can’t say run can I) him down. Eric has been with the club for a number of years and this is his first trophy. Well done Eric.

We have two events coming up in the New Year (see separate adverts for details). The first is the Lindsay Thomas memorial at Braeside Park on Wednesday 17 January. In my opinion Braeside is one of the best running venues going so come along and enjoy a great night, both runners and walkers. And don’t forget that it is open to everyone so bring your family, friends, neighbours or anyone else you can convince to come. Then of course on Wednesday 7 February is the Andy LSalter relay at our venue, Ross Reserve in Noble Park. No doubt Knox venue will be out to win again but can Mentone repeat their effort of 2016 or will some other venue come to the fore. It is always a popular night and we would love to see you there.

Lindsay Oxenham (centre) with Claudio Riga (right) and Juan Perez.

Let’s get back to supporting our sister Venues. Both the Lindsay Thomas and Andy Salter are very popular events and great events, but if you haven’t been attending, why not get a group from your Venue to go to Braeside Park in Janu- ary and then I’m sure you’ll want to enter teams in the Andy Salter in February. Great suppers always at Springy !! 12

NEW RECORDS REPORT

Pending World Record:

W75 3k Walk Gwen Steed Vic 20:24.5 86.0% 7-10-17 Burwood East W75 3k Walk Gwen Steed Vic 20:04.5 87.4% 21-10-17 Burwood East W90 3k Walk Heather Lee NSW 24:56.97 95.4% 23-10-17 Penquin Tas W90 5k Walk Heather Lee NSW 42:36.49 99.2% 24-10-17 Penquin Tas

Australian Records:

M60 Half Marathon David Riches NSW 74:54 95.3%` 3-9-17 Sydney M55 Decathlon Dave Varley Qld 6537pts - 24-9-17 Townsville M85 5000m David Carr WA 26:47.7 88.7% 28-9-17 Cannington M55 56lb Throw Grant Edwards ACT 8.63m - 30-9-17 ClearviewUSA M50 100lb Throw Todd Davey WA 4.43m - 1-10-17 Wollongong M30 56lb Throw Michael Day Qld 7.90m - 2-10-17 Wollongong M30 100lb Throw Michael Day Qld 4.16m - 2-10-17 Wollongong M50 Discus Todd Davey WA 55.54m 76.3% 3-10-17 Perth W75 Discus Una Lund Qld 25.32m 80.8% 7-10-17 Maryborough W30 Marathon Rochelle Rodgers WA 2:43:49 82.7% 15-10-17 Melbourne M85 200m Richard Hughes NSW 34.37s 98.9% 21-10-17 Homebush M85 10k David Carr WA 55:45.4 89.0% 3-11-17 Cannington

Victorian Records:

W75 10k Road Walk Sylvia Machin 72:54 89.3% 31-10-16 Perth M65 300m Hurdles David McConnell 48.10s 93.2% 14-10-17 Frankston W35 Javelin Kim Gleeson 31.49m 45.1% 26-10-17 Penquin Tas

Clyde Riddoch VMA Records Officer 40 Beauchamp Street, Preston Vic 3072 Telephone 03 9470 1490 (H), Mobile 0439 902 907, Email: [email protected] 13

COUNTDOWN 2019 AMA NATIONAL T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS

For those who may not have heard the news, the 2019 Australian Masters Athletics Championships will be held in Victoria in 2019. Preliminary planning has already kicked off. Rob Mayston will take on the role of Local Organising Committee Chair. The organisation & planning for this event will begin in earnest in early 2018 with a key plank of this being the establishment of various Planning Sub-Committees. Each one of these will have a Convenor / Lead person and up to 4 others. A short outline of what each of these Sub- Committees is tasked with appears below. If you would like to lead / be part of one of these groups or just to discuss your possible involvement, please be in touch with : Rob Mayston ( Ph. 0437 487 277, Email: rob.mayston @worleyparsons.com).

Venues: Setting up of arrangements for various competition venues – both “on & off track”. Program: Establish timetable for competition based on recent National Championships & ac tual registrations as they occur. Sponsorship: Seek out both major & minor sponsors having first developed a package about the Championships and relevance to would-be sponsors Technical: Ensure all required equipment will be available. Co-ordinate requirements for Of ficials. Seek out volunteers to support the running of events. Communications : Administration: Manage Registration process from processing/acceptance of en tries through entering into “Meet Manager”. Arrange Competitor numbers & event numbers. Produce results for display & publication. Social: Organize venue for Awards night. Arrange refreshments for Officials & volunteers at various venues. Medals/Awards : Source various Medals/Awards. Arrange Photographer & Engraver. Publications: Produce following – Event Logo, Promotional Brochure, Entry Form, Program Booklet, Results Booklet. Key consideration is inclusion of Sponsors information. Merchandise: Design, cost & distribution of Championships Merchandise. Finance: Establishment & management of budget for Championships.

LOC Chairman Rob Mayston wins the M55 World 400m Championship in Porto Alegre, Brazil 14

GLEN EIRA VENUE - LIVING LEGENDS RELAY 2017

Great sporting contests often bring out the best performances, particularly in team events and so it is with the keenly contested Living Legends Relay conducted annually between neighbouring venues Glen Eira, Mentone and Springvale. The word on the street was that much planning and intrigue was in evidence leading up to the fifteenth running of the race with Mentone determined to continue their two year dominance, while Springvale was keen to ensure they remained the only venue to achieve a “three peat” back in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Glen Eira were quietly confident as they were free of the injury issues of last year.

The highlight of the evening is the announcement of the Living Legend, with Mentone having the opportunity to honour one of their members this year – but more of this later. Andrew Edwards welcomed the assembled throng to what was to be the last major event before the Duncan Mackinnon track was closed for a complete replacement and upgrade.

The race format is a relay, with each team of four completing a 3.5 km run in lane 7, a 3 km run in lane 1, followed by a 2 km walk, concluding with a 1,000 metre run. Teams must include at least one female. Three divisions are run – Open (over 30), over 50 and over 60. Points are first 7, second 5 third 3. Any members who don’t make the challenge teams may participate in fun teams, but don’t score points, however the chocolates on offer for the fastest fun team are keenly sought.

A 4 by 100 metre relay opened proceedings this year. Mentone were first across the line, an ominous portent for later races.

The preliminaries were soon completed and Peter McGrath called the teams to the starting line for their briefing ensuring all runners understood the intricacies of the race. The Open division was Mentone's from the outset, with their lead increasing in each leg, to eventually win by ten minutes. Springvale were unable to field an open team so Glen Eira picked up points for second place. The over 50 race was keenly fought with only seconds separating Mentone and Glen Eira in each leg. Mentone eventually prevailed, winning by 38 seconds. Pride was at stake for Glen Eira in the over 60 race and the team responded accordingly with Ewen Wilson powering to an early lead that was held or increased at each changeover. Glen Eira won by over five minutes.

All then adjourned to the function room for a tasty meal and refreshments. Andrew Edwards again took the floor to thank all participants for the efforts and to especially thank the Glen Eira volunteers Jim and Janet McLure, Judy Wines, Peter McGrath, Janine McKerran, Kevin Browne, and Jane Sturzaker. James O’Brien of Mentone stepped forward to name the 2017 Living Legend - Ashley Page. Ashley’s achievements include: VMA medals – 17 gold, 12 silver. Marathons - 32 including 28 Melbourne. Sydney City to Surf – 10. Olympic Dream – 21. Numerous other records and championships. Administration efforts include VMA Committee 7 years, 5 as secretary; Melbourne Marathon Spartans committee, Mentone track committee, Mentone co-manager.

Finally Andrew Edwards revealed that Mentone had indeed achieved a “three-peat” winning by two points from Glen Eira with Springvale third with three points. 15

GLEN EIRA VENUE - LIVING LEGENDS RELAY 2017 cont.

The winning Mentone team : Susie Short, Mike Thomas, Rupert Van Dongan and Corey Lawson

The Mentone crew : Matt Bowden, Rupert Van Dongan, Derek Couper, Marlene Gourlay, Corey Lawson, Kuni Bowden, Ralph Bennett, Gwen Steed, Susie Short, Ashley Page, Mike Thomas and Ashley Birrell 16

VMA RESULTS : AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES - TASMANIA 21 - 28 October 2017

While I was busy renovating his En Suite, there was Allan Wood “swanning around” winning 9 Gold medals in Tassy. Lots of Vics had a good time and did some good times. Just getting pipped for the glory by “Woody”was Rob Italia who won 8 Gold and a Silver. Nice to see Rod Barrett who is in our VMA AV Shield team (along with Rob) going nicely,too. Always impressive is Shirley Coppock, now in the W80’s and running beautifully. The other lady who’s going great guns is Anne Kidman. Anne has been running in the Browne Shield before going to Tassy.

Women 60 Metres Masters 80 - 84 1 Coppock, Shirley W81 12.17 3.0 Men 60 Metres Masters 50 - 54 1 Italia, Rob M51 8.22 0.6 Men 60 Metres Masters 55 - 59 2 Barrett, Rod M57 8.80 2.1 Men 60 Metres Masters 80 - 84 1 Wood, Allan M80 11.58 NWI Men 60 Metres Masters 75 - 79 1 Hall, Mike M78 9.81 1.5 Women 100 Metres Masters 80 - 84 1 Coppock, Shirley W81 20.46 0.8 Men 100 Metres Masters 50 - 54 1 Italia, Rob M51 12.87 NWI Men 100 Metres Masters 55 - 59 3 Barrett, Rod M57 14.20 0.3 Men 100 Metres Masters 70 - 74 1 Howden, Keith M72 14.59 1.4 Men 100 Metres Masters 75 - 79 1 Hall, Mike M78 15.73 1.1 Men 100 Metres Masters 80 - 84 1 Wood, Allan M80 18.01 1.2 Women 200 Metres Masters 80 - 84 1 Coppock, Shirley W81 43.81 2.8 Men 200 Metres Masters 70 - 74 1 Howden, Keith M72 29.85 1.0 Men 200 Metres Masters 75 - 79 2 Hall, Mike M78 34.07 1.1 Men 200 Metres Masters 80 - 84 Men 800 Metres Masters 45 - 49 1 Wood, Allan M80 38.95 1.1 1 Hennig, Shawn M49 2:17.21 Men 200 Metres Masters 50 - 54 Men 800 Metres Masters 40 - 44 1 Italia, Rob M51 26.62 1.0 2 Browell, Leigh M42 12:16:36.09 Men 400 Metres Masters 70 - 74 Men 800 Metres Masters 50 - 54 1 Howden, Keith M72 69.94 1 Italia, Rob M51 2:19.99 Men 400 Metres Masters 75 - 79 Women 1500 Metres Masters 60 - 64 1 Hall, Mike M78 1:35.55 2 Kidman, Anne W62 7:13.53 Men 400 Metres Masters 45 - 49 Men 1500 Metres Masters 40 - 44 1 Hennig, Shawn M49 57.48 1 Browell, Leigh M42 5:38.17 Men 400 Metres Masters 50 - 54 Men 1500 Metres Masters 50 - 54 1 Italia, Rob M51 59.05 1 Italia, Rob M51 5:00.00 Men 400 Metres Masters 80 - 84 Men 1500 Metres Masters 65 - 69 1 Wood, Allan M80 1:45.51 1 Bence, Peter M68 6:03.33 Women 800 Metres Masters 60 - 64 Men 5000 Metres Masters 50 - 54 1 Kidman, Anne W62 3:37.98 1 Italia, Rob M51 19:11.27 17

VMA RESULTS : AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES - TASMANIA cont. Men 5000 Metres Masters 65 - 69 Women Shot Put 4.00kg Masters 35 - 39 1 Bence, Peter M68 21:43.53 2 Gleeson, Kim W38 9.91m Men 5000 Metres Masters 40 - 44 Men Shot Put 7.26kg Masters 40 - 44 2 Prasad, Pramesh M43 20:24.00 5 Browell, Leigh M42 7.43m Men10k RR Masters 50 – 54 Men Shot Put 5.00kg Masters 60 - 64 2 Italia, Rob M51 40:04.0 1 Peska, Stan M61 12.60m Men 10k RR Masters 55 – 59 Men Shot Put 5.00kg Masters 65 - 69 1 Jenkins, Russell M55 36:31.0 4 Prowse, Frank M65 6.29m Women 10k RR Masters 60 - 64 Men Shot Put 4.00kg Masters 70 - 74 2 Kidman, Anne W62 50:20.0 1 Young, Peter M71 10.91m Men 3000M Steeplechase Masters 40 - 44 Women Hammer Throw 3.00kg Masters 70 - 74 1 Browell, Leigh M42 14:05.80 1 Dundas, Rhondda W72 24.62m Men 400 Long Hurdles 0.914m Masters 45 - 49 Women Hammer Throw 4.00kg Masters 35 - 39 1 Hennig, Shawn M49 65.18 1 Gleeson, Kim W38 31.59m Men 3000 Metres Steeplechase Masters 50 - 54 Men Hammer Throw 5.00kg Masters 60 - 64 1 Italia, Rob M51 13:06.61 2 Peska, Stan M61 30.25m Men 2000 Metres Steeplechase Masters 65 - 69 Men Hammer Throw 5.00kg Masters 65 - 69 1 Prowse, Frank M65 10:25.26 2 Prowse, Frank M65 9.04m Men 110 Short Hurdles 0.991m Masters 45 - 49 Men Hammer Throw 4.00kg Masters 70 - 74 1 Hennig, Shawn M49 20.37 -1.8 1 Young, Peter M71 29.19m Men 80 Short Hurdles 0.762m Masters 75 - 79 Women Weight Throw 9.08kg(20lb) Masters 35 - 39 2 Hall, Mike M78 19.55 -2.2 1 Gleeson, Kim W38 10.66m Women Street Mile Masters 60 - 64 Men Weight Throw 9.08kg(20lb) Masters 65 - 69 2 Kidman, Anne W62 7:28.3 3 Prowse, Frank M65 5.99m Women Street Mile Masters 70 - 74 Men Weight Throw 7.26kg(16lb) Masters 70 - 74 2 #5071 Dundas, Rhondda W72 16:23.9 1 Young, Peter M71 12.97m Men Street Mile Masters 55 - 59 Women Weight Throw 5.45kg(12lb) Masters 70 - 74 1 Jenkins, Russell M55 5:20.0 1 Dundas, Rhondda W72 9.35m Men Street Mile Masters 40 - 44 Men Pole Vault Masters 70 - 74 1 Browell, Leigh M42 6:22.4 1 Schillinger, George M71 3.00m Half Marathon W60 - 64 Men Pole Vault Masters 75 - 79 1 Anne Kidman 62 1:48:26.4 1 Poulter, Jim M76 2.20m Men 1500 Metres Race Walk Masters 65 - 69 2 Hall, Mike M78 1.70m 1 Prowse, Frank M65 9:40.88 Men High Jump Masters 75 - 79 Men 1500 Metres Race Walk Masters 40 - 44 1 Hall, Mike M78 1.10m 1 Prasad, Pramesh M43 7:04.76 Men High Jump Masters 80 - 84 Women 3000 Metres Race Walk Masters 60 - 64 1 Wood, Allan M80 1.00m 1 Payne, Jennifer W61 18:15.88 Men Long Jump Masters 40 - 44 Women 3000 Metres Race Walk Masters 75 - 79 4 Browell, Leigh M42 2.94m NWI 1 Hall, Penny W77 24:09.89 Men Long Jump Masters 45 - 49 Men 3000 Metres Race Walk Masters 40 - 44 1 Hennig, Shawn M49 5.14m NWI 1 Prasad, Pramesh M43 15:07.04 Men Long Jump Masters 55 - 59 Men 3000 Metres Race Walk Masters 65 - 69 1 Barrett, Rod M57 4.33m NWI 1 Prowse, Frank M65 20:13.71 Men Long Jump Masters 70 - 74 Women 5000 Metres Race Walk Masters 60 - 64 1 Howden, Keith M72 3.83m NWI 1 Payne, Jennifer W61 31:14.42 Men Long Jump Masters 80 - 84 Women 5000 Metres Race Walk Masters 75 - 79 1 Wood, Allan M80 3.03m NWI 1 Hall, Penny W77 40:59.01 Men Triple Jump Masters 40 - 44 Men 5000 Metres Race Walk Masters 65 - 69 2 Browell, Leigh M42 7.08m 0.1 1 Prowse, Frank M65 35:11.06 Men Triple Jump Masters 55 - 59 Men 5000 Metres Race Walk Masters 40 - 44 1 Barrett, Rod M57 8.59m 1.3 1 Prasad, Pramesh M43 25:08.17 Men Triple Jump Masters 80 - 84 Women Shot Put 3.00kg Masters 70 - 74 1 Wood, Allan M80 5.29m NWI 1 Dundas, Rhondda W72 7.94m 18

ASK THE COACH Lacing your running shoes You have probably always laced your shoes the same way. It’s probably how your Mum showed you to lace your school shoes or the way the shoes were laced when you bought them. But there are alternatives that may be helpful if you have foot problems.

Drop me a line if one of these helps you. Include a $20 note. The Coach 19

Browne Shield Review The VMA committee completed a review of the Browne Shield at it’s most recent meeting. Over the last four years the overall numbers participating show a slight increase with the Eric Greaves 10 km and the Half Marathon being consistently well supported. The series provides an alternative to the Athletics Victoria XCR for Masters distance runners over winter, and as a lead up to the Melbourne Marathon. All VMA members are eligible to compete with individual results based on the best four age graded results over the series. In a slight rules change venue points can only be scored where a member has nominated a venue on renewal of membership and competes at that venue at least twice between April 1 and September 30. Venue results are based on the best three age graded performances in all five races.

The committee decided to continue the Browne Shield in it’s present format, but will seek a co-ordinator to organise the series and find a race manager for the 10 mile event.

Event Location Date Numbers 2017 2016 2015 2014 VMA 10,000 metre Track Champ. Collingwood April 47 28 36 39 VMA 8 km Cross Country Collingwood May 40 52 33 34 Eric Greaves Memorial 10 km Braeside Park June 51 52 56 52 VMA 10 Mile Road Race TBA July 27 32 39 36 AV/VMA Half Marathon Burnley September 51 41 53 51

The VMA is seeking a co-ordinator for the annual Browne Shield series. Duties are as follows. Anyone prepared to take on this role should contact The Secretary Phil Urquhart on 0419 357 823.

Browne Shield Co-ordinator

This position will be responsible for organising the overall series each year.

Duties include: • Liase with race managers and other interested organisations (VRWC, VRR, AV) to minimise date clashes. • Note that the race manager is responsible for organising the running of each race. • Liase with Registrar to set up online entries. Obtain final entrant list on close of entries. • Verify membership, age and venue of participants. • Ensure adequate officials and volunteers available including starter, timekeeper, marshals. • Deliver race numbers and medals to Race Manager. • Obtain insurance certificate where necessary. • Arrange delivery of VMA marquee and or banners to race manager. • Arrange medal presentation ensuring photographer on hand. • Calculate age graded results and prepare race reports for Footprints.

Event Race Manager Medals Entries Race Notes Numbers VMA 10,000 metre Track Collingwood VMA Online VMA Heats – slow first Championship Venue Lap scorers required. VMA 8 km Cross Country Collingwood VMA Online VMA Venue Eric Greaves Memorial 10 km Springvale Special Online VMA Venue VMA 10 Mile Road Race Yet to be VMA Online VMA appointed AV/VMA Half Marathon Athletics VMA AV – online AV Arrange presentation of Victoria VMA - email medals 20

Vale - Kees Zwynenburg b.12.1.1929 d. 4.11.2017

It is with sadness that I inform the wider Masters Athletics community of the passing of Kees Zwynenburg (Cornelius Zwijnenburg). He has been a member of Frankston Masters in excess of 30 years.

Looking through a box of past ‘Around the Grounds’ that Kees gave to me last year, I can see that in 1985 he was competing at Frankston Venue in mainly distance running, including many 10k runs. By 1987, he was also participating in short walk events. In 1988 he can be seen to be competing in sprints also.

A couple of years ago, when I called around to his home to visit, after my regular cross country run in Sea- ford, he told me of how he made a start in the Melbourne Marathon events. The very first year it was conducted, 1978, he said to his family he thought he could run a marathon. He did not officially enter. I believe he did some training beforehand. The event started in Frankston, continued up the Nepean Highway, along St.Kilda Road to finish outside the Melbourne Town Hall. He was living in Seaford. When the runners started to come through Seaford he simply joined in. He had arranged his family to follow along in their car as support crew. And so Kees ran his first ever marathon. I believe the only mishap was when his support crew accidently ran into the back of another car.

He was to officially run 12 more Melbourne Marathons between 1979 and 1992. His personal best was in 1982, at the age of 53, 4:09:09. During these years, he frequently included 2 30k training runs per week. Eventually injury caught up with Kees, and he was no longer able to run these long distances.

Prior to the Commonwealth Games in 2006, Kees carried the Games Torch down Nepean Highway, Seaford in the Queens Baton Relay.

By the time I joined up with Frankston Masters Athletics in 2004, he was competing in walk events each week, and did so until his health took a downward turn around the middle of this year. When he was not competing, he was quick to pick up a stopwatch to time athletes performances He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour and was often heard telling a joke or two. He will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Frances Halton - Frankston Venue Manager 21

ANDY SALTER MEMORIAL RELAY When – Wednesday, 7th February 2018 Where – Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park

The Andy Salter Relay has been a highlight of the Springvale /Noble Park calendar for many years. Also held on the same night is the Bert Warburton Memorial Walk Relay.

The Andy Salter Relay is run over a 3.1km road course, with four runners in each team completing one lap of the course. There are two divisions, one for Challenge teams and the other for Fun Run teams. Challenge teams must consist of three men and one woman and the total combined age of the team must be at least 175 years. The winning team will be presented with the “Andy Salter Perpetual Trophy” to hold for 12 months. Members of the first three teams receive trophies.

Fun Run teams consist of four runners but there are no age (other than runners being of Masters age) or sex restrictions. The Bert Warburton Walk Relay is over a 2 km course with each walker completing one lap. Teams consist of three walkers of masters age and can be male, female or mixed.

To give everyone a chance at a trophy all run and walk teams will compete on an estimated time basis. Upon entry, teams nominate an estimated total team time. The teams (one run and one walk) that finishes closest to their estimated time will receive trophies. The first three Challenge teams will be excluded, having already received trophies. Entry fee is $12.00 per run team and $9 per walk team, payable on registration between 6.30 pm and 7.00 pm on the night.

The program for the night is; 7.10 pm 100 metre sprint 7.15 pm Andy Salter relay/Bert Warburton Relay

There will be a 3km track run after the relay for the truly dedicated, followed by supper and presentations. Come along and have a great night. Enquiries to Alan Bennie on 9547 2978 or 0428990873. 22

TWENTYSIXTH ANNUAL “TWILIGHT” LINDSAY THOMAS MEMORIAL – 10Km RUN

WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY 2018

BRAESIDE METROPOLITAN PARK – MELWAYS REF: 88 D7

(ENTRANCE – LOWER DANDENONG ROAD - best parking in Car Park No. 9 –Rosella –last Car Park before exit)

ENTRY FEE $5.00 – PAYABLE ON THE NIGHT

OPENO T BOTH REGISTERED MASTERS ATHLETES AND OTHERS OF ANY AGE

PROGRAM 7.00pm 5km Walk (One Lap of Park)

7.00pm 5km Run (One Lap of Park)

7.00pm 10km Run (Two Laps of Park)

AWARDS – MASTERS ATHLETES 10km RUN 5km RUN 5km WALK

First Male & Female First Male & Female First Male & Female Second Male & Female Second Male & Female Second Male & Female

Third Male & Female Third Male & Female Third Male & Female

First 50+ Male & Female 10km Run (other than open placings) First 60+ Male & Female 10km Run (other than open placings)

AWARDS – NON MASTERS ATHLETES

10km RUN 5km RUN

First Male & Female First Male & Female

Second Male & Female Second Male & Female

Third Male & Female Third Male & Female

NUMEROUS SPOT PRIZES - SUPPER PROVIDED

ORGANISED BY THE SPRINGVALE – NOBLE PARK VENUE OF VICTORIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS INC.

ENQUIRIES – ALAN BENNIE - TEL. 95472978 OR 0428990873

. 23 OVERHYDRATION I was surprised when I heard a while ago that there had actually been deaths among runners who had overhydrated. South African Exercise Scientist Tim Noakes has studied the phenomenom and identified it as hyponatremia. It seems that by drinking too much you can dilute or even wash away. Tim says : I was around when people were advised not to take fluids during exercise. Then we went to the phase where we were told to drink a lot of water during exercise. I ran my first marathon in 1972 and I remember there was one aid station at 20 miles. The only all. Two years later he published a paper suppos- reason was because they wanted you to take your edly saying that if the US soldiers drank 1.9 liters time while you were running the race. The rules per hour [64 ounces] when they were exercising in were that you shouldn’t drink during exercise, or the heat they would perform much better. There if you did drink, you were only allowed to drink was utterly no concrete evidence that that was after 10 miles in the marathon, and then only true. The problem was, his advice was embraced every three or four miles. by the U.S. Military. They changed their drinking In 1969 a great American physiologist, David guidelines to say that you should now drink 1.9 Costill, started new studies. Gatorade was just liters per hour. The same people who drew up getting into the market, and he went to them those guidelines were then invited by the Ameri- and said, Listen, you produce this product, do you can College of Sports Medicine to get involved know if it works? Is it of any value? He said, I’ll do with drawing up guidelines for runners. the studies and let’s see if it works. His focus was In 1996, that culminated with the new Ameri- to try and raise money to fund his laboratory. He can guidelines, which said that you must drink did the first study where he had people like Amby as much as tolerable during exercise, up to 40 Burfoot—who writes the forward for the book ounces per hour. That became the mantra—that and won the 1968 Boston Marathon—not drinking you had to drink before you became thirsty, and anything. Costill had them run when they drank as much as possible during exercise. It was after up to 1.2 liters per hour on the treadmill, and that the problems of hyponatremia really become [then run] when they didn’t drink. When they did problematic around the world. drink, he showed their body temperatures were Now, dehydration is not a disease, and it only much lower and he presumed that was better. But has one symptom, and that is thirst. If you start if you ask Amby Burfoot, he said he felt much bet- to exercise, and you don’t drink, after a period ter when he ran without drinking. Costill assumed of time, you then that drinking was good for you, although the will become study hadn’t really shown that because it wasn’t a thirsty—that’s performance trial, and all the runners found when your body’s way they didn’t drink was that there were no prob- of telling you lems associated with not drinking. The American to drink. The College of Sports Medicine asked David Costill to idea that you write the first drinking guidelines, which he did in should drink 1975. He said that runners should drink regularly ahead of thirst during exercise, which is pretty good advice. is absolutely Then, what I discovered, which was really eye- nonsensical. opening, was that a single individual working for As I’ve said, the U.S. military decided that water was a tacti- we’ve evolved cal weapon. That if the military could be encour- from other aged to drink more during maneuvers, they’d creatures. We have less heat stroke and less illness and they’d don’t need to be more productive and could be better soldiers. be told when It was purely his idea. It had no scientific basis at to drink. They 24

Results - 22nd AMA Winter Throws Championships Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre, Beaton Park, Wollongong 30 Sept - 1 Oct 2017 Two Victorians ventured North for the AMA Winter Throws Championships, Narelle Messerle and Paul Olsson. Both had very successful meets against stiff competition. Doesn’t the name of the Venue evoke such mixed emotions. Thoughts of that wonderful lady, Kerryn McCann in her greatest moment and then her tragic passing, so early. RESULTS Messerle Narelle W55 Olsson Paul M60 Javelin 1st 18.71 Hammer 1st 44.00 Heavy Weight 1st 2642 Weight Throw 1st 15.98 Weight Throw 2nd 9.34 Throws Pentathlon 1st. 3443 Throws Pent 3rd 2635 Heavy Weight 1st 3875 Hammer 3rd 25.07 Shot 3rd 11.35 Shot 3rd 8.39 Discus 4th 20.60

OVERHYDRATION continued regulated their fluid purely by thirst. So why should You overheat when you run too fast. That’s the humans be different from every other creature on key. You don’t overheat because you become dehy- earth to be told when and how to drink? The reality drated. The brain’s too clever. If you’re not going is you don’t need to be told when and how much to to drink, the brain will slow you down, and that drink. We have a 300 million year developed system will lower your body temperature, not raise it. So, that tells you with exquisite accuracy how much we’ve got some great studies where we look at peo- you need to drink and when you need to drink. It’s ple running half marathons, marathons, short ul- called thirst. If you rely on thirst you won’t ever be- tramarathons, and long ultramarathons. The longer come dehydrated, and you won’t also ever become the race, the lower the temperature, because they overhydrated. are running slower. Their levels of dehydration are Q : So what hydration advice would you give to pretty much the same whatever distance they run. people running their first recreational marathon? There’s some sort of regulation, that whatever That’s a great question, because it wouldn’t be any distance you run, if you drink appropriately, you different from the advice that I’d give to anyone always get the same level of dehydration, however else. It’s listen to your body, and your body will tell far you run. But the key is that the faster you run, you. It’s very important to make this point. There’s the hotter you are. But it’s still absolutely safe to now evidence to suggest that if you drink ahead of expect your body temperature to rise. And the fact thirst, that if you drink ahead of the signs, your is that heat stroke occurs very, very infrequently. performance will be impaired, just as it will be It’s the exception, not the rule. And when it does impaired if you drink less than you should at thirst. happen, there are exceptional circumstances. Most Thirst is your body trying to tell you, Listen, I need of those people have some other genetic circum- fluid. If you don’t replace that fluid, I’m going stances that are a problem, or they are taking to slow you down until you drink. Only when you drugs, or they have an infection. It’s not normal to drink am I going to allow you to perform optimally develop heatstroke during a race. If you do develop again. The brain, unfortunately, can’t tell you that heatstroke during a race, something else is going when you overdrink, you’re going to go slower. So on, and that’s affected your body’s ability to con- you don’t pick up the messaging. You just go slower trol it’s temperature, but it’s not the normal pro- without realizing it. It’s very important. cedure. Normally it’s perfectly safe to run in the Q :And people don’t have to worry about overheat- heat, and your body will make sure that your to the ing? Or people shouldn’t relate dehydration to finish before your temperature rises too high. overheating? Are sports drink companies responsible for the per- You shouldn’t relate overheating to dehydration. petuation of a myth? 25 TAN LINES Oh the embarassment I endured, being a Builder and rolling up to the pool with my “Builder’s Tan” on display. Blundstone boots with Explorer socks, baggy shorts down to my knees and a polo shirt that left me with a big vee on my neck and lower arms my daughter once described as looking like “cut salami”. Now I would like to honor those sportsmen, “Men Only” this time, leav- ing the door open for some interesting Women’s tans

Clearly, Andrew Egginton

Your typical runner. A skier. Lillywhite Man who runs in Clearly, this one is Just a singlet, shorts, except for the lower shoes,long sox,bike Andrew Egginton. socks and shoes. Sun- face. pants, singlet, arm nies and cap. warmers, sunnies and baseball cap back- wards. This is a really bad looking tan. 26 ASK THE COACH Cricket Some of you will be amazed that in spite of being generally accepted as the leading athletics coach in Australia, I have also coached cricketers. A West Indian player, “Boombah” Barbado, approached me to ask if I could get him to the top in cricket. Let me tell you, his technique was hopeless but he was the strongest man I had ever met. He kept getting out bowled or trapped in front. I advised him to “accidently”kick down the stumps every time he went to the crease and then hammer them right in with his bat han- dle as only he could. Although the stumps were barely visable, none of the opposition players complained. Would you ? This was my masterplan. Boombah would go on to make huge scores being the big hitter that he was. But no, I cured him of being bowled or LBW, but he still got out in every other way imaginable.

The Coach

Profile Mariah Gale - Wind Consultant. For decades Mariah has been working with Governments and Councils advising them on locations and orientation of athletics tracks to ensure that the headwind on the back straight is unbear- able and that the front straight is sheltered so that the tailwind provides little assistance to suffering athletes. “We go into each project envisioning the athlete as the enemy.” Mariah said. “The last thing this country needs is soft athletes. You want to run a 5 minute 1500m ? Not on my watch, kiddo !” “Sometimes a Municipality will say “lets have a track that people want to come and run on. A fair track”. That’s when I get mad and tell them - as long as I’m drawing breathe there will not be an athlete friendly track in Australia. I can enlist support from retired athletes who still hold, and jealously protect their records. Once I drop an Olympian or two on them they soon start to play ball.” 27

VALE JOHN WAITE It is with sadness that we advise that John Waite suffered a stroke on 23 September and passed away after a typical fight on Sunday 12 November. John was a member of VMA from 1981 to 2006 running at several venues but principally at Mentone where records show that in the M50 group he ran 5Km in 18.00 and when in M55 he clocked 19.36. John ran numerous marathons and perhaps his best performances were in the Melbourne Marathon where, between the ages of 40 and 55, he broke 3.00 hours on 11 occasions. In 2000 John organised a minibus to take 12 VMA runners to Sydney to run the marathon on the Olympic course, a memorable and hilarious weekend. The statistics do not tell the whole story about John as a friend who had a smile in his voice and a twinkle in his eye. He was great company and very devoted to his lovely wife, Nyala, another athlete, to whom we send our heartfelt condolences. Off the track John worked in several roles at Mentone Grammar School for 38 years retiring in 2005 as Bursar. Soon afterwards John and Nyala returned to their native New Zealand frequently passing through Melbourne on overseas trips and they always welcomed old friends to their home in Christchurch. Many members and others will remember John as an immensely talented athlete, a fair but determined competitor and a great bloke, all rolled into one. It is anticipated that a Thanksgiving Service will be held in Melbourne in the near future. 28

AMA Announces Travel Partner Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) is excited to announce that it has partnered with Flight Centre Sports and Events as the travel partner for team members and accompanying persons competing in National, Oceania and World Championship events. This arrangement with Flight Centre Sports and Events will enable members to book specially prepared group travel packages, pre and post championship tours and/or to make their own private arrangements. Members and their families will also be able to book through Flight Centre Sports and Events for all their own personal (or business) travel arrangements. This includes flights, accommodation, car hire, rail bookings and tours, etc. Talk with the team at Flight Centre Sports and Events about your plans. AMA will receive a rebate on all bookings (team-related and personal) and this additional revenue stream will assist in keeping levies and fees for members to a minimum. This rebate is only available when booking via the details supplied below and you must identify yourself as being from Australian Masters Athletics. Flight Centre Sports and Events is the new AMA Travel Partner. They are a one-stop shop for all your travel needs and have a lowest airfare guarantee! To make a booking through Flight Centre Sports and Events please contact Anna Kearney or Julie Costa on 1300 220 293 and make sure you identify yourself as being from AMA. The rebate is not available through Flight Centre shops or other avenues as they are different franchises so please save these contact details. Packages for Oceania in Dunedin (Jan 2018), Nationals in Perth (April 2018) and Worlds in Malaga (Sept 2018) are currently being prepared. To register your interest, please see this page: http://fcsportsandevents.com.au/package/2018-masters-world-championships-mallaga-spain/ and click on the “Enquire Now!” button.

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29 2018 World Masters Track & Field Champs Malaga Spain 4-16 Sept 2018 Our accommodation is at the Gran Hotel Cervantes This is at Torremolinos which is a litle south of Malaga. Similar accommodation in Malaga is almost double the cost. This is a 4* hotel and breakfast is included. Satellite TV, WIFI, Fitness Centre, Safe, bidet, hair dryer etc.

Gran Hotel Cervantes

Apart from the big cost saving the advantages are that the train to Malaga is only 4 minutes walk away and the beach an 8 minutes walk. The cross country is only a 25 minute walk or 7 minutes by car. The main Stadium is 12 minutes by car and the taxi fare is approximately 35 euro for 7 passeger mini van. The marathon and half marathon and walks are starting and finishing at the main stadium. Those with early starts could share taxis. Train & Metro are free to athletes and supporting persons but a taxi would be quicker.

Day Trips The 8th & 13th September are rest days and we will be doing a day tour on each of these days. The 8th will be to Ronda, high in the hills with an interesting history. Dating back to Caesars time. Spains oldest existing Bullfighting Arena built in 1784, The Arab baths from the 12 century and the three bridges built 370m above the canyon floor are fascinating.

Ronda Gibraltar On the 13th September the day trip will be to Gibraltar. We will need to take our passports. We will visit the caves and also can walk through some of the under- ground tunnels. Travelling to the top of the Rock we will meet the Monkeys which have lived in Gibralter for centuries. There is plenty to see and do in the town with numerous eating places on offer.

17th September. Depart Malaga by plane to Casablanca A ft e r C h a m p s To u r - M o r o c c o 1 7 - 2 6 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 Accompanied by Roy & Colleen and Guide Mon 17 September Casablanca Welcome to Morocco. Morocco is a land so intrinsically beautiful and rich with heritage that the moment you step foot on it you feel completely transported to another time and place. The scenery varies from the pristine desert to the lush landscape of the Atlas Mountains in the south. A fascinating travel experience awaits... On arrival into Casablanca you will be met after customs and immigration by a local representative and transferred to your hotel . Arrival at approx 6pm.

Tue 18 September Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes - Volubilis– Fez Today you will be transferred to Fez. En route, stop for a short visit of Rabat and visit the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of Oudayas. Then on to the Imperial city of Me- knes. Moulay Ismail made Meknes the capital city of Morocco during his reign around 1700. Visit his mausoleum and his stables built for over 12,000 horses. Continue to the World Heritage Site of Volubilis, the largest and best preserved Roman site in Morocco, particularly famous for its superb mosaic floors. Arrive in Fez in the evening. (B) 30

2018 World Masters Track & Field Champs cont. Wed 19 September Fez The highlight of Fez is the Medina. We will have a guide here as it is easy to get lost. Great shopping but do not pay too much, bargaining is the way of life. Mules and donkeys are the mode of transport and the call “balak” means get out of the way! Visit a ceramics factory, view a tannery and see traditional carpets being made. Optional: Down town at the hamman a massage is worth having, great in the evening after a busy day. (B)

Thu 20 September Fez – Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes - Erfoud Depart Fez via the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages to Merzouga Dunes. On arrival in Erfoud, transfer in a 4WD vehicle to Merzouga Dunes, an impressive, drifting chain of sand dunes that can reach 160m and seem to have escaped from the much larger dune field across the nearby border in Algeria. The Erg Dunes are a magical landscape and offer a scene of constant change as sunlight transforms them from pink to gold to red. Tonight depart for a 30 minute camel ride to admire the sunset and experience a dinner under the stars in the desert before returning to accommodation in Erfoud for overnight. (BD)

Fri 21 September Erfoud - Todra Gorge and Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou Early start this morning. Drive the stunning Todra Gorge known with its many impressive canyons and escarpments. Continue via El Kelâa M’gouna and the Dades Valley. Pass through Ouarzazate, whose name is the Berber word for “no noise” before continuing to our gem of accommodation at Ait Ben Had- dou for overnight. Arrive mid afternoon. Dinner is included this evening. (BD)

Sat 22 September Ait Benhaddou - Marrakesh This morning visit the famous, fortified Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Clas- sified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been the backdrop for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Then journey through breathtaking countryside via Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260m), the highest pass in North Africa. Discover a remarkable area characterised by the magnificence and beauty of its various landscapes. Transfer to Marrakesh for three nights. (B)

Sun 23 September Marrakesh. After breakfast we visit the Bahia Palace. Walk to the Jemaael Fna Square with it’s non stop entertainment, story tellers, snake charmers, fire eaters and more. This evening we enjoy all the colour and excitement of Mo- roccan folklore entertainment and a delicious meal at the evening Fantasia Moroccan Dinner and Cultural Show in Marrakech. Travel to a picturesque palm grove and settle inside a cushion-strewn Berber tent to enjoy a succulent Moroccan dinner serenaded by exotic singers, musicians and belly dancers. Afterward, sit around a sand arena to watch electrifying displays of tribal horsemanship, fire-eaters, acrobats and dancers, all culminating in a breath-taking flying carpet act. (BD)

Mon 24 September Marrakech Free day to choose either a cooking class, Hamman & massage at luxury spa, “Taste of Mar- rakesh” private culinary tour or a cycling tour of the famous Marrakesh Palmary. Tonight is a special farewell dinner. (BD)

Tue 25 September Marrakech-Casablanca Transfer to Casablanca Hotel for overnight. Refresh and depart for a half- day sightseeing tour of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V Square, United Nations Place, central market, the Habbous district which is filled with souks selling a variety of items including pas- tries, olives, fabric, shoes and antique shops. Continue to the residential area of Anfa with its colourful WWII history, before strolling along the Aïn Diab Coast dotted with restaurants. Dinner tonight is at Ricks Cafe, recreating the atmosphere made famous in the movie Casablanca. (BD)

Wed 26 September Casablanca Transfer to the airport for your onward flight departing at 2.45pm. (B)

TOUR INCLUSIONS: 9 nights in Special Category riads/hotels with private facilities Daily breakfast Dinner at the Desert Camp in Merzouga Dinner at Ait Benhaddou Dinner at Chez Ali Dinner at Ricks Café – Fantasia evening Farewell dinner Private A/C trans- portation with driver. English speaking guide throughout 30 minute camel ride in Merzouga Dunes Choice in Marrakech of one of the following : cooking class/cycling tour/Hamman & massage Porterage. Entrance fees to the monuments during the visits. Taxes and services

TOUR EXCLUSIONS: Visas Tipping Flights Personal Expenses

NOTES: Riads Riads are traditional town houses typically build around an open courtyard. They offer a unique and authentic style of accommodation and usually feature less than 10 rooms. They are generally family-run properties with limited staff undertaking multiple roles and duties. Depending on their standard Riads may not offer all the facilities you would expect to find in a modern hotel. I.e. the Wi-Fi internet access may be limited, there may not be a lift and the breakfast is usually more limited in choices and does vary from riad to riad. But the unique and charming atmosphere and the location in the heart of the Medina make up for it. During the Ramadan period, services are more restricted in riads. If you prefer the full services offered by 5 star interna- tional hotels, please request an alternative itinerary on this basis.

Private touring in Morocco On our private tours of Morocco, touring is by private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and guide. Arabic and French are the main languages spoken in Morocco with English the 3rd and not often spoken language. Your Eng- lish speaking guide is with your throughout your tour. Your driver will have some English capability, but is not a licensed professional guide and communication maybe basic at times. Please remember that Morocco is a large country and some days of touring will necessitate long periods of driving. There also may be times when, due to road conditions, the itinerary may vary slightly. Morocco has a tradition of a multi course lunches, heavier and longer than what we are used to in New Zealand. If you prefer to have a lighter and quicker lunch, please ensure this is explained to your driver. 31

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GENERAL - Hotel check-in/out times are normally IN: 2pm/OUT: 12noon the only way to guarantee an early check-in or late check- out is to pre-book the night before (early check-in) or night after (late check-out). Otherwise early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability when you are there. Itinerary descriptions and photographs : All photos and hotel descriptions are general impressions of the property booked. These do not necessarily represent the room or view you will receive. Non Smoking Rooms: As a policy Innovative Travel request non-smoking rooms for all guests. These rooms are requested and are subject to availability. Transfers: For transfers from the airport or port to your hotel you will be met in the arrivals hall area by the local transfer company who will either have a sign with your name and or company name. Prior to departing with the transfer driver please check they are collecting you as they will have your name listed on their documentation. If you are unable to find your transfer please refer to your travel documents as an emergency contact number will be listed. Tipping Tipping is an accepted practice throughout the world. In the majority of countries tipping acts as a supplement to a basic wage. It is however discretionary. If you believe you have received efficient service, then service should be rewarded. In order to assist you in determining a fair and reasonable tip Innovative Travel have provided guidelines in the comprehensive travel notes provided in your documentation. These guidelines have been determined in consultation with our local operators to minimise the potential stress tipping may cause. In some countries guides talk openly about tipping and will suggest a higher sum is required. This is not the case unless you feel it is appropriate. On a lighter note Please remember that religious beliefs, traditional customs and daily manners may differ from country to country, these may seem quite strange at first. These idiosyncrasies are part of what makes travelling a special experience. Please be patient if you think things are happening at a different pace than you are used to and respect the differences in culture.

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2018 VICTORIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS -- MEMBERSHIP FORM Family name: ...... Other name(s): ...... Address: ...... Suburb: ...... Postcode: ...... Date of Birth: . . . / . . . / . . . Home Ph: ...... Email: ...... Mobile: ...... Emerg contact Name: ...... Phone: ...... VMA venue attending: ...... Newsletter distributed by: Post / Email If AV member athlete club: ...... Qualified coach: Y/N Area: ...... Occupation or area of expertise: ...... Circle amount of the membership category applying to you Renewing members (from 2017) Payment prior to 1/1/18 Payment from 1/1/18 Individual renewing member $35 $45 until 31/12/17 Two members residing at the same address $55 $75 until 31/12/17 Life members Free Free Renewing 80+ member (if a member for the previous 5 Free Free consecutive years) Volunteer (non competing) Free Free Lapsed members Individual lapsed member $45 $45 Two members residing at the same address $75 $75 Associate member (Under 30) $20 $20 New members Individual new member $45 $45 Two members residing at the same address $75 $75 Current AV members $35 $35 PAYMENT - Please make cheques or money orders payable to VMA and send the Subscription to: registrar – Judy Farrell 15 Blackwood Drive Pakenham Vic 3810. (Ph. 0428 585 768 or sms). Credit Card – Visa / Mastercard Card No: ...... Expiry Date: . . . / . . . Name on Card: ...... Signature: ...... SCL Disclaimer I hereby declare that I am in good health and will be properly conditioned for the activities which I will enter with the Victorian Masters Athletics Inc. during the year 2017. I absolutely relieve Victorian Masters Athletics Inc. of any responsibility for any injury or damage to myself which I may sustain in the course of competing in events organised by the Association. Signed: ...... Date: . . ./ . . . / . . . . VMA privacy statement Personal information collected by the Association for registration purposes will not be passed to third parties except those sporting bodies with which the association is affiliated for the purposes of registering the member with that body. Any member may at any time check their personal details as held by the Association.

Uniforms & Associated Merchandise For information on VMA uniforms contact Ewen Wilson (Ph) 9529 5260 (M) 0423 424185 Note: The regulation uniform must be worn for all championship events. 33

Victorian Masters Athletics Inc. - Venue Managers Venue Manager Address Phone Aberfeldie Brian O’Dea [email protected] 0417 397 709

Casey Paul Olsson [email protected] 0408 340 151

Coburg Neville Wilson [email protected] 9459 7827 Collingwood n Hele Brown [email protected] 0419 363 905 Heather Johnstone [email protected] 0412 353 696 John Pocock [email protected] 0412 077 223 Croydon Karen Archer [email protected] 0414 701 772 Barrie Wicks [email protected] 9735-5462 0407 865 779

Doncaster Kath Gawthorn [email protected] 0447 494 509 Katrina Philip

East Burwood Christoper Worsnop [email protected] 0403 910 183 Gerald Burke [email protected] 0408 315 471 Jack Fredrickson 9802 6926 Frankston Frances Halton [email protected] 0405 474 472 David Dodson [email protected] 9782 1712 Geelong Alan Jenkins [email protected] 5221 7468 0419 314 568 Glen Eira Andrew Edwards [email protected] 9555 4226 Judy Wines [email protected] 9885 4904 Knox Tracey Carpenter [email protected] 0407 093 132 Mentone Ashley Page [email protected] 0448 866 025 Southern Meredith Radford [email protected] 5988 6221 Peninsula 0414 463 556 Alan Radford [email protected] 0414 463 557

Springvale/ Alan Bennie [email protected] 9547 2978 Noble Park Anthony Doran [email protected] 0425796740

Throwers Graeme Rose [email protected] 9836 2350 Ken Priestley [email protected] 0417 134 601 Eastern Masters Bronwen Cardy [email protected] 0422 213 050 David Sheehan [email protected] 0448 213 200 34

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ABERFELDIE Athletic Track Aberfeldie Park, Corio Street, Melway 28 D6 Moonee Ponds Wednesday nights, 7 - 9pm CASEY 160 Berwick – Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East Melway134 E8 Monday nights, 7-9pm COBURG Athletic Track Harold Stevens Athletic Field, Melway 18 A9 Outlook Road, Coburg Thursday nights, 7 - 9pm COLLINGWOOD Athletic Track George Knott Reserve, Heidelberg Road, Melway 30 F12 Clifton Hill Tuesday nights, 7 - 9pm CROYDON Athletic Track Behind Arndale Shopping Centre, Melway 50 K5 Mt.Dandenong Road, Croydon Tuesday nights, 7 - 9pm DONCASTER Athletic Track Tom Kelly Athletic TrackRieschieks Reserve, Melway 33 J11 George Street, East Doncaster Monday nights, 7.30pm EAST BURWOOD Athletic Track Burwood Road, opp. Mahoneys Road, Melway 62 C7 behind basketball stadium Thursday nights, 7 - 9pm FRANKSTON Athletic Track Ballam Park, Bananee Terrace, Frankston Melway 103 B4 Thursday nights, 7 - 9pm GEELONG Athletic Track Landy Field, off Barwon Terrace, Geelong Melway 228 C7 Wednesday nights, 6 - 8pm GLEN EIRA Athletic Track Duncan McKinnon Reserve, Melway 68 K9 cnr North Road & Murrumbeena Road Tuesday nights, track events, 7 - 9pm. Sunday, field events KNOX Athletic Track Bunjil Way, off Ferntree Gully Road, Melway 73 D7 Scoresby Wednesday nights, 7 - 9pm MENTONE Athletic Track Dolamore Reserve, Melway 87 B6 cnr First Street & Queen Street, Mentone Wednesday nights, 7 - 9pm SPRINGVALE/NOBLE PARK Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Melway 80 E12 off Corrigan Road, Springvale Wednesday nights, 7 - 9pm SOUTHERN PENINSULA Fortnightly in winter on Sunday at 9:00 am Contact Managers for details. Truemans Road track no longer in use.

EASTERN MASTERS This is a road running group that meets at 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the carpark off Ferntree Gully Road at Jells Park during daylight saving. 35

Victorian Masters Athletics Inc.

President Russ Oakley 9720 8835 [email protected]

Vice President Tony Bradford 9749 2248 [email protected]

Secretary Phil Urquhart 9572-0805 [email protected] 0419357823

Asst Secretary Helen Stanley [email protected]

Treasurer Andrew Edwards 95554226 [email protected]

Club Captain Shane Draper [email protected]

Committee Graeme Rose 9836 2350 [email protected] Andrew Edwards 95554226 [email protected] Shane Draper [email protected] Russ Dickenson 9870 8103 [email protected] 0418333569 Leanne Monk 0402083445 [email protected] Jay Wright 0407004797 [email protected]

Hon. Auditor David McConnell 9849 0680

VMA Team in AV David Sheehan 95681061 PO Box 539, Gembrook 3783 0448 213200 [email protected] Uniforms Ewen Wilson 9529 5260 [email protected] 0423 424185 Registrar Judy Farrell 5941 9442 [email protected]

Records Officer Clyde Riddoch 9470 1490 40 Beauchamp Street, Preston Vic 3072 0439 902 907 [email protected] Footprints Editor Russ Dickenson 9870 8103 [email protected] 0418333569 Around The Grounds Russ Dickenson 9870 8103 [email protected] 0418333569 Website Russ Dickenson 0418333569 [email protected] Phil Urquhart 0419357823 [email protected]

Throwers’ Group Graeme Rose 9836 2350 [email protected] 36

CELEBRITY RUNNERS

Clockwise from the top left : Reece Witherspoon (actually it’s Reece Without a spoon); Ryan Reynolds; The “10” girl Bo Derek; don’t know who he is but I bet the Lampre cycling team have taken out an injunction; Gordon Ramsay and Julia Roberts.