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The Victorian Runners & Trainers Association award winners for the 20-21 season. Due to the lockdowns, the VRTA will present trophies throughout the 21-22 season at the meetings when the runners are present. POINTS AWARD WINNERS 2020/2021 SPRINTER OF THE YEAR Edward Ware MIDDLE DI...

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Unfortunately, Keilor has withdrawn from the 2021/22 season due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and lockdowns. The good news is that Docklands will take on that weekend in February and we'll see the return of Euroa to fill the available weekend in March. Here's the updated calenda...

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At the recent AGM our current President Stephanie Spence announced that she would not be seeking re-election and would cease her role as President.  On behalf of the VAL community we extend a huge thank you to Stephanie for her 3 years as president and 5 years as VAL committee me...

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Can you believe it was only 12 weeks ago that we were all wearing sunscreen and hats at the Stawell Gift, and enjoying the very hot Easter weather?! With the cold weather we are having now, it feels like a lifetime ago. This newsletter is short and contains some importa...

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VAL 2021 Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given for the 2021 Victorian Athletic League Annual General Meeting.   Sunday 25 July 2021 at 10:30am Via Zoom   MEETING LINK Open Forum: Athletes, trainers and friends are invited to join the public forum i...

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Stawell Gift Event Management is seeking someone to fill the role of Executive Officer.  The Executive Officers primary purpose is to provide executive support to the Chair and members of SGEM. This role requires high level executive and secretariat support to assist the Board to address the...

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This year we celebrated the 100th running of the Wangaratta Gift In recognition of the Gifts centenary, Graeme Taylor has written and published 'A History of the Wangaratta Sports Carnival'. Each copy is $10 ($15 posted) Available from Edgars Books & News, Murphy Street, Wangara...

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MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER 23 MARCH 2021   MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I am so excited that in less than two weeks time, we will be driving up the highway to the 2021 Powercor Stawell Gift! It is crazy to think that it is almost 1 year to the day that our 2020 season ended so abruptly. I...

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  Click here to view all the Frequently Asked Questions about the 2021 Powercor Stawell Gift   For more information on the 2021 Powercor Stawell Gift, please contact the Stawell Athletic Club: (03) 5358 1326 sac@vic.chariot.net.au  

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Entries to the 139th Powercor Stawell Gift close on Wednesday 24 February ENTER NOW  

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WAVERLEY UPDATE   After receiving updated information from the Victorian Government, Waverley will proceed this Sunday as originally planned. We will provide more information as it becomes available, but there are some important updates and reminders that need to be followed: EVERYONE...

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BALLARAT & WARRNAMBOOL   Dear members, Due to the recent lockdown. please see the important information below relating to the Warrnambool and Ballarat meetings. BALLARAT The Ballarat Gift meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday 7th and Monday 8th of March. Day 1 of the...

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BALLARAT CANCELLED   Dear athletes, coaches, and supporters, The Victorian State Government today announced a 5 day lockdown across the entire state, starting tonight from 11:59pm 12 February. The impacts of the lockdown will unfortunately result in the Ballarat Gift meeting bein...

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The Board of the Victorian Athletic League adopts the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy. The anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participa...

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Article by David Griffin   With COVID-19 crushing world economies and communities reeling, there has been little celebrate of late. Whilst 2020 was a year to forget, for Professional athletics and the town of Wangaratta, 2021 will be a year to remember. It’s the 100th running ...

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