What is the VRTA?
The Victorian Runners & Trainers Association (VRTA) Committee was established to act as the voice for the athletes and trainers of the Victorian Athletic League (VAL) in providing representation, support and information.
Member Benefits:
- Representation at all VAL Steward enquiries
- Support and guidance for appeals to the Board of the VAL
- Support to help you negotiate the handicap review process
- Support and guidance for any VAL related issues concerning you
- Representation for you (the athletes and trainers) on the VAL Board
- Facilitate the end of season awards night, in partnership with the VAL.
Who is on the VRTA Committee for the 2022-2023 season?
The committee consists of athletes & trainers who donate their time and includes:
- President - Todd Ireland
- Vice-President - Cam Dunbar
Committee members:
- John Henry
- Tim cherry
- Angela wilson (Co-Opted Treasurer)
- Kirrily Burnett (VRTA representative on the VAL Board)
What we do:
1. We provide support and representation for the runners and trainers of the VAL
- If you are called in by the VAL Stewards for any reason, we can represent you in discussions with the Stewards and explain any relevant rules;
- We can support athletes at appeals to the Board of the VAL;
- We can help you negotiate the handicap review process;
- We can clarify rules that may concern you.
2. We aim to act as a united voice for VAL athletes and trainers
- We have a representative on the VAL Board and liaise directly with the VAL Board on relevant issues.
- If there is ever anything concerning you or the wider VAL community, you can discuss the issue with the VRTA Committee. We will then liaise with the VAL Board, Athletes, Trainers and Clubs where appropriate to negotiate the best outcome for you.
3. We provide sponsorship to Clubs for races
If you have anything you would like to discuss with the VRTA Committee or require any further information, please email us at info@vrta.org.au
CRITERIA FOR VRTA POINTS AWARDS
- MALE SPRINTER OF THE YEAR (70-400)
- FEMALE SPRINTER OF THE YEAR (70-400)
- MALE DISTANCE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (550+)
- FEMALE DISTANCE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (550+)
- JUNIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (U18 ONLY)
- MASTERS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (MASTERS ONLY)
(i) The points system for awards implemented in 1998 and updated in 2023, rewards all finalists or top 10 finishes in distance events of 1600m or more. Points are weighted according to race grouping/prizemoney.
(ii) Points scored through interstate performances are recognized at full points.
(iii) Points scored by restricted category athletes in open events shall receive full points awarded to the relevant restricted category.
(iv) Points scored by athletes in other restricted categories do not have their points awarded to open category.
(v) novice events do not score points.
(vi) Athletes who scratch from a final or who fail to complete a final will be awarded the equivalent points for last place.
(vii) This points system does not effect the awards of “Athlete of the year, “Trainer of the year” and “Athletic Carnival of the year”, which remain voted awards.
(viii) Please note that not all events score points. Examples include Backmarker invitations, skins, etc. These performances along with all pro performances and some amateur performances, which may affect handicap, are taken into account along with VAL performances to assess the voted awards. Please don’t forget to nominate your opinion for these awards to the VRTA.
Gift Events: (any distance)
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event grouping
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th
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8th
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9th
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10th
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stawell
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20
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15
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12
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10
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8
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7
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6
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6
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|
|
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Classics $10,000+
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15
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11
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10
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8
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7
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1, $7,500 - $10,000
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12
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9
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8
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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1
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2, $3,001 - $7,500
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10
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7
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6
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4
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3
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
|
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3, $1,001 - $3,000
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9
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6
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5
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3
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
|
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4, $1000 OR LESS
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8
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5
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4
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
|
1
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ALL OTHER EVENTS: (70M – 3200M)
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EVENT GROUPING
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1ST
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2ND
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3RD
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4TH
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5TH
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6TH
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7TH
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8TH
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9TH
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10TH
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STAWELL
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15
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10
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8
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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1
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1
|
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CLASSIC, $3000+
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10
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7
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6
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4
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3
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1, $1,001 - $3,000
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8
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5
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4
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
|
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2, $601 - $1,000
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7
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4
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3
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
|
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3, $600 OR LESS
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6
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3
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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