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Victorian Marathon Club Newsletter s v m m m 1973, 20 CENTS REGISTERED FOR POSTING AS A PERIODICAL - CA.TEGORT B. IMS V1C10RIAN MARATION CLUB i'&VvSLE 13 PUIiLlSHEi; FOB IhE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF iiirj v .W.C. AND OTHER PEOPLE j-'-iSHiSSIiL JM DISTANCE RUNNING Affi) IK ATHLETICS iNGEiMEiw' THft V.K*C» NEWSLETTER IS THE EDITORIAL REoFONSlBILIlT OF TH?- SECRETARY OK BEkaLF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE V.M.C. It is issued four times a year, corresponding to the Jasons of SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER, All keen athletic people ara invited to contribute letter*, results, comments, eto. whioh they feel are of interest to the sport and which would serve to provide information and a better understanding of athletics and the world of sport. Intending contributors are ask*d to note - MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN SINGLE SPAT^m yyyRn FOOLSCAP irren ^ C^im e*0^ ^ nith' but U is suggested th^t ‘articles should not exceed ONE AND A HALF PAGES OF FOOLSCAP, and so keep editing to a ArtxC}fS.for p,jblioation l‘rJ^ be accompanied by the name and address of the contributor, together with his signature. The writer of the article shall retain full responsibility for the contents of the article. DEADLINE FOR COPY - THE 15th M X OF FEBRUARY. MAI. AUGUST. NOVEMBER. THE VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB IS - OPEN FOR MEKTiRSHlP For any registered athlete COSTS $1,00 per annum for Seniors $0.50 per annum for Juniors (Under 19) CHARGES 50^ Kaoe Fee for each event AWARDS TROPHY ORDSRS FOR THE FTRST THREE PLACEGETTERS IN EVERY HANDICAP, ALSO TO THE COMPETITORS GAINING THE THREc; FASTEST TIMES IK THESE EVENTS. THE V.M.C. MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP carries EXTRA PRIZE PROPHXES. 14 TITLES All financial members to share in the awards, receive information: issued by the Committee, and to attend V.M.C. Meetings with full voting and electoral rights, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION DIRECT IOUR ENQUIRIES TO THE HONORARY SECRETARY OF THE VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB, Filp^I,JSTE^^GOLDIHG_STRSET, CANTERBURY, 3126. IN fEJRSIAIE LIKES OF COMMUNICATION »- .JIATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF AUSTRALIA Mr. A. J. Hodsdon, M.B.E., 33 Rosen Street, EPPING 2121 NEW SOUTH WALES NEW SOUTH KiLES QUEENSLAND Mr# C. D. Lee, Mr. J, Bailey, A.A.U. of N.S.W Offioe, 33 Wighton Street, 280 Pitt Street, NASHVILLE. 4d7 SYDNEY. 2000. N,S.WALES. QUEENSLAND. SOUTH AUSTRALIA TASMANIA Hr. R. E. Graham, Mr. J, Ruddock, P.O. Bax 231, 10 Reynolds Court, ADELAIDE. 5001 s w m m . 7005 SOUTH AUSTRALIA TASMANIA VICTORIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA Mr. A. .L. Morrison, Mr, F. T. Treaty, V.ii.A.ji. Offioe, 33 Selkirk Street, 12 MoKillop Street, NORTH PERTH. 6006 MELBOURNE. 3000. WESTERN AUSTRALIA VICTORIA EDITORIAL: A letter receiveds ‘Fred has asked me for a few lines on my thoughts and impressions of running for the 7HC Newsletter. I ain, only a spectator wife and as I do not like sitting in the car or waiting around for long periods of time, the main runs I attend are the Marathon and the like, as here I can be of some use, that is, in helping with amps of tea, sandwiches, etc. Compared to a few short runs 1 have been to, I feel that there is a different spirit at the longer races, perhaps it is because th*re is more of a sense of achievement and far less of competition. Also the fact that they take plaoe in the country must create a more relaxed atmosphere in which to run. Even though a few runners come in a little distressed after a Marathon they are usually not unduly worried about their performance, whereas in a shorter race there is a lot more concern about not having done better. I feel that to provide the teas, etc. after these longer events is a good idea as running is vary much an individual sport and it gives the runners a ohance to chat more and get to know each other. The fact that the Marathon Club is trying to do this as some of their other runs is helping to make their club more sociable, a thing which running oould stand a more and still remain competitive. Even though some runners feel they just come to run, a little socialising could help to make them more relaxed perhaps. Good luck, Victorian Marathon Club. lYjyrtle Porter. Readers will realise when they have digested the above that when the letter from Ifyrtle hit my desk it solved all my problems for the editorial page. It bears re-reading several times and I think Myrtle will understand why I used her letter this way, although there were no such intentions in my mind when I originally made my request to her. Nothing could illustrate better how much we are all in this, whether as runners, officials, relatives and just onlookers. Matter of fact, whon the refreshments are on it may be a good idea for some of the fellows to handle the mops and towels so that Myrtle and her mates can take pert in the socialising^ So far this year, attendances and participation have been up to our usual level,volunteers for various routine jobs have been adequate and co-operation on the question of road safety has boon excellent. There was only one incident, during the "King of the Mount sans Race5, when a car pulled up opposite a timing station to pick up a retiring runner, narrowed the road surface unnecessarily and show that they lacked any concept of the traffic hazard they had created. It is as well to underline- again that anyone’s good intentions are not in question. The overriding consideration must always bo that as much as possible of the road surface is rv/ailable to other users. We know what is going on but how can we expect strangers to be aware of possible hazards ahead? As you know several of our members are competing in the Australian title events and we have plans to have at least one representative at Hamilton (N,Z.) this October. Neil rtyan tried to get some kind of fund raising efforts off the ground, mainly. through social activities bythe V.M.C., but response has been lethargic to put it mildly. Now, you all have the well being of Marathon running and the V.M.C, at heart, so what about giving this matter a little more thought and come up with some suggestions of the things which YOU feel you would like to participate in. Another matter in which we can extend our self-help principle is the making up of a roster of billets, so that we can assist visitors from interstate and overseas not only to cut down on their expenses but also to make them feel to be among friends. If you have one or two spaces to spax-e at your home please send details of same to your secretary at 1 Golding Street, Canterbury, 3126, and we ean then set up a roster. This Xmas there will be stacks of Veteran athletes, quite apart from the usual holiday trippers SO LET US SHOW OUi! HOSPITALITY". FRSD LESTER. V t M. C . Niw'bLtiTTBiR . VOL 5. No. 2. iN FIXTURES LIST. SEASON 1973 - 197^. October 14 (Sun) VIC 1 Hour Ran and Teams Races - Oakleigh Track 05 27/28 Commonwealth Gases Trials - Sydney November 7 (Wed) 8km. Two Bridges Course. 6,,30.P.M. 21 (Wed) 12km. 6 .3 0 .P.M. December 5 (Wed) 15km. 6.30.P.M. 18 (Tue) "Emil Zatopek,; 10,000 M (E Division) ..berfoldie, 6,30.P.M. 19 (Wed) 10,000 M (A Division) " 6.30.P.M. Masters0 Mila 6.15.P.M. (All Saturdays from November 10 are Interclub Competition) December 22/23 International Veterans Carnival - Box Hill, 26 (Wed) Boxing Day Meeting, 31 (Mon) VMC New Year's Eve - Midnight Run - Alexandra Avenue January 3 (Thu) Mentone - Twilight Meeting 5 South Australia versus Victoria - Adelaide 8 (Tue) VMC - Chelsea - t;Run for your supper1'5. Edithvale - 6.00.P.M. 12 Interclub Competitions re-commence. 17 (Thu) Olympic Park - Night - New Track Opening. 19/20 ‘'Shell*5 East Coast Sub-Junior Meeting - Brisbane. 26/27 Country Tr. & F. Championships and Premierships. 27/28 Victorian Championships - Junior Pentathlon & Open Decathlon 31 Victorian Championships - 10,000 M, Heats - Aberfeldie, February 4 (Mon) Special Meeting - Olympic Park - XXth Sports Medicine Congress. vl 7 (Thu) Victorian Championship - 10,000 M. Final - Aberfeldie. OH 16/17 Victorian Championships - Open, Junior, Sub-Junior. H 23/24 Victorian Championships - Open - Finals only. f&rch 29/30/31 Australian Tr. & F. Championships. Olympic Park, * * s':************************** V.A.A.A. COUNCIL JOTTINGS At the June Meeting, HAROLD STEVENS was elected Manager for the Victorian Marathon Team for this year's National Championship and Games Trial in Perth on September 8th. Harold has boen a member of the Cross Country Committee and a keen supporter of distance running over many years. The teas of four plus tha manager will have their fares paid, two others may be nominated to travel at their own expense. Some priceless verbal gems were dropped at the July Meeting when the refusal of a grant from the R. W, Clark Fund for assistance to overseas travel by 400/800 star BILL HOOKER was discussed. The official reply rejecting the application gave the grounds of Bill not being 04An up-and-coming Athlete.'8 This, mind you, after a similar refusal to a promising young athlete having been worded to include as part of the objection his being a "Precocious Young Athlete”J Anyone know the name of the Game? An interesting mov? was proposed by the Development Committee for the establishment of a number of junior clubs and competition venues.
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