CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACING SERIES HANDBOOK

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1 CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACING SERIES HANDBOOK

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Heather Ridley Vice President: Amber McDougall Treasurer: Jamie Strudley Secretary: Glenn Turnor SUB COMMITTEE MANAGERS Legal Affairs: Scott Chesterman Victorian Officials: John Coleman Records Officer: Ronda Jenkins Statistician: Paul Jenes Technical: Gary McBroom BOARD MEMBERS Tamsyn Lewis-Manou Rod Griffin Ian Rickard Allison Robison Rohan Claffey AFFILIATED WITH Athletics Australia Victorian Commonwealth Games Association Victorian Olympic Council Sports Federation of Victoria Inc STAFF Chief Executive Officer: Glenn Turnor Interim Chief Executive Officer: Ross Cunningham Interim Competitions Manager: Travis Poznachowski Competitions Coordinators: Hugo Hicks & Craig Wallace Club Development Manager: Kirby Ellis Business Development Manager: Craig Morrow Communications and Growth Leader: Sam Quennell Multimedia/Technology Manager: Steve Marty Victorian Officials Training & Accreditation Manager: Andrea Hallett & Craig Morrow Coaching Coordinator: Kylie Italiano Recreational Running Coordinator: Tim Crosbie Finance Manager: Sharon Russell Asset Management: Gary McBroom Receptionist: Sian Mezzatesta State Performance Coordinator: Ben King State Teams: Sean Whipp 31 Aughtie Drive Albert Park VIC 3206 P: F:

3 XCR 17 EVENT CALENDAR PG GRADINGS PG 04 XCR 17 EVENT DETAILS PG 06 XCR SCHOOLS EVENT DETAILS PG 29 ENTRY INFORMATION PG 37 COMPETITION RULES PG 38 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS PG 47 DUTY ROSTER PG 48 XCR 16 RESULTS PG 50 VICTORIAN RACE WALKING PG 54 CLUB CONTACTS PG 58 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

4 EVENT CALENDAR XCR 17 CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACING DATE ROUND/EVENT TYPE PG VENUE MELWAY REF Sat 22 April Round 1 Cross Country Relay 06 Jells Park, Wheelers Hill 71 K6 Sat 13 May Round 2 Cross Country 08 Wandin Park 119 G7 Sat 27 May Round 3 Cross Country 10 Cruden Farm 103 G6 Sun 11 June Australian 100km Road Championships Gold Coast, QLD Sat 17 June Round 4 Cross Country 12 Bundoora Park, Bundoora 19 F4 Sat 8 July Round 5 Road Relay 14 Sandown Racecourse, Sandown 80 D7 Sun 16 July Round 6 Road Race 16 Albert Park 57 K7 Sat 29 July Round 7 Road Race 18 Lake Wendouree, Ballarat B165 Sat 12 August Round 8 Ekiden Relays 20 Anglesea 514 G7 Sun 20 August Australian Half Marathon Championships Sunshine Coast, QLD Sun 26 August Australian Cross Country Championships Woollongong, NSW Sun 10 September Round 9 Half Marathon 22 Burnley 59 B1 Sat 16 September Round 10 Relays 24 Princes Park, Carlton North 2G A9 Sun 17 September Australian Road Running Championship Adelaide City to Bay (12km) Adelaide, SA Sun 17 September Australian Marathon Championships Sydney, NSW 2 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

5 EVENT CALENDAR ENTRY/ CLOSING DATE OPEN & MASTERS MEN OPEN & WOMEN U20 U18 U16 U14 MASTERS U20 U18 U16 U14 Tues 18 April 6km 6km 3km 3km 3km 6km 3km 3km 3km 3km Weds 10 May 8km 4km 4km 3km 2km 6km 4km 3km 3km 2km Weds 24 May 16km 6km 8km 6km 4km 8km 8km 6km 6km 4km 100km 100km Weds 14 June 10km 8km n/a n/a n/a 10km 6km n/a n/a n/a Weds 3 July 6.2km 6.2km 3.1km 3.1km 3.1km 6.2km 3.1km 3.1km 3.1km 3.1km Mon 12 July 10km 10km 10km 3km 3km 10km 3km 3km 3km 3km Wed 26 July 15km 6km 6km 6km 6km 15km 6km 6km 6km 6km Mon 7 August See page 20 for distance See page 20 for distance 10km 8km 6km 4km 3km 10km 8km 6km 4km 3km Weds 6 September 21.1km 5km 5km 5km 5km 21.1km 5km 5km 5km 5km Mon 11 September 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 3.2km 12km 12km 42.2km 42.2km XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

6 2017 GRADINGS MEN PREMIER DIVISION DIVISION 2 DIVISION 3 APS United Ballarat Region Athletics Essendon 2 Athletics Essendon Box Hill 2 Athletics Nunawading Box Hill Collingwood Harriers 2 Athletics Waverley Collingwood Harriers Diamond Valley Coburg Harriers Doncaster Frankston Collingwood Harriers 3 Geelong Region Glenhuntly 2 Geelong Region 2 Glenhuntly Malvern Harriers Glenhuntly 3 Knox Athletics Melbourne University 2 Keilor St Bernards Melbourne University Mentone Melbourne University 3 St Stephens Harriers Mornington Peninsula South Melbourne 2 Old Xaverians Victorian Masters Richmond Harriers Western Athletics 2 South Melbourne Western Athletics Williamstown Yarra Ranges DIVISION 4 DIVISION 5 DIVISION 6 APS United 2 Bendigo Region Athletics Essendon 3 Athletics Nunawading 2 Casey Cardinia Athletics Waverley 3 Athletics Waverley 2 Coburg Harriers 2 Ballarat Region 3 Ballarat Region 2 Collingwood Harriers 5 Box Hill 4 Box Hill 3 Diamond Valley 2 Collingwood Harriers 6 Collingwood Harriers 4 Glenhuntly 5 Diamond Valley 3 Glenhuntly 4 Ivanhoe Harriers Glenhuntly 6 Knox Athletics 2 Knox Athletics 3 Keilor St Bernards 2 Maccabi Melbourne University 4 Malvern Harriers 3 Malvern Harriers 2 Old Xaverians 2 Mentone 2 Mornington Peninsula 2 South Melbourne 4 Mornington Peninsula 3 Ringwood St Stephens Harriers 2 Richmond Harriers 2 South Melbourne 3 Williamstown 2 South Melbourne 5 Traralgon Harriers Yarra Ranges 2 Traralgon Harriers 2 Victorian Masters 2 Western Athletics 3 Note: Additional teams will be graded into Men s Division 7 4 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

7 2017 GRADINGS WOMEN PREMIER DIVISION DIVISION 2 DIVISION 3 DIVISION 4 Ballarat Region Athletics Essendon Athletics Waverley APS United Box Hill Diamond Valley Athletics Nunawading Ballarat Region 2 Collingwood Harriers Doncaster Coburg Harriers Box Hill 2 Frankston Glenhuntly 2 Collingwood Harriers 3 Casey Cardinia Geelong Region Keilor St Bernards Diamond Valley 2 Collingwood Harriers 4 Glenhuntly Malvern Harriers Glenhuntly 3 Geelong Region 2 Knox Athletics Mentone Melbourne University 2 Glenhuntly 4 Melbourne University Mornington Peninsula Richmond Harriers Keilor St Bernards 2 South Melbourne Old Xaverians Ringwood Knox Athletics 2 Western Athletics South Melbourne 2 South Melbourne 3 Melbourne University 3 Traralgon Harriers St Stephens Harriers Mentone 2 Yarra Ranges Victorian Masters Old Xaverians 2 Western Athletics 2 South Melbourne 4 Williamstown St Stephens Harriers 2 Traralgon Harriers 2 Western Athletics 3 Yarra Ranges 2 TEAM SIZE: A TEAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OPEN MEN OPEN WOMEN Distance Division Distance Division Premier/2 3/4 5/6/7 Premier 2/3 4/5 Cross Country Races 8km, 10km, 16km km, 8km,10km Road Races 10km, 15km km, 15km Road, Cross Country & Tan Relay Half Marathon Ekiden Relay Junior Masters School Competition 3 members for all events including relays 3 members for all events including relays 4 members for all events including relays Note: Additional teams will be graded into Women s Division 5 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

8 ROUND 1: CROSS COUNTRY RELAY SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2017 JELLS PARK Waverley Rd, Wheelers Hill (entry Waverley Rd or Ferntree Gully Rd). Melway Ref 71 K6 THE EVENT XCR17 gets underway with the Cross Country Relay Championships at Jells Park one of Melbourne s iconic public parklands. Athletes will start this challenging course heading up towards Jells lake before being set a path that transverses grassland and dense pine forest. Open and Overage competitiors will tackle two laps each while Juniors master one lap. The course is great for spectators with several vantage points and is well equipped for parking and other facilities. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT DIVISION 12:30pm Women Open 5 x 6km Cross Country Relay Premier Division Women Open 4 x 6km Cross Country Relay Division 2, 3 Women Open 3 x 6km Cross Country Relay Division 4, 5, 40+ Men Open 6 x 6km Cross Country Relay Premier Division, Division 2 Men Open 5 x 6km Cross Country Relay Division 3, 4 Men Open 4 x 6km Cross Country Relay Division 5, 6, 7 Men Open 3 x 6km Cross Country Relay Division 40+, 50+ Men U20 3 x 6km Cross Country Relay 1:00pm Women U20 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay Men U18 Women U18 Men U16 Women U16 Men U14 Women U14 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 3 x 3km Cross Country Relay 2:00pm Presentations Relay Awards Junior W U20, M U20, W U18, M U18, W U16, M U16, W U14, M U14, 2:20pm Presentations Relay Awards Open Divisions & Masters M 40+, M 50+, W 40+, W Premier, M Premier ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY 18 APRIL 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 6 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

9 ROUND 1: CROSS COUNTRY RELAY COURSE MAP 100m 80m 60m 40m 0.0km 0.25km 0.5km 0.75km 1.0km 1.25km 1.5km 1.75km 2.0km 2.25km 2.5km 2.75km 3.0km *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: JELLS PARK MEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division Box Hill APS United St Stephens Harriers 40+ APS United Box Hill Athletics Waverley 50+ Athletics Waverley Box Hill Ballarat Region U20 Box Hill Western Athletics Knox Athletics U18 Glenhuntly Ballarat Region Mornington Peninsula U16 Ballarat Region Western Athletics Diamond Valley U14 Box Hill Yarra Ranges Ballarat Region WOMEN Premier Division Glenhuntly South Melbourne Knox Athletics 40+ Western Athletics Glenhuntly Athletics Waverley U20 Athletics Essendon Glenhuntly Knox Athletics U18 Athletics Essendon Diamond Valley Geelong Region U16 Glenhuntly Box Hill Collingwood Harriers U14 Western Athletics Collingwood Harriers Casey Cardinia XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

10 ROUND 2: CROSS COUNTRY SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017 WANDIN PARK 305 Victoria Road, Gruyere VIC 3770 Melway Reference 119 G7 THE EVENT Situated an hour east of the Melbourne s CBD, Wandin Park will replace Lardner Park as the first of the individual events. The undulating hills and breathtaking backdrop of the Victorian country side will offer value to both participant and spectator. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 12:30pm Women U14 2km Cross Country Men U14 2km Cross Country 12:40pm Men U18 4km Cross Country Men U20 Women U20 4km Cross Country 4km Cross Country 1:00pm Men U16 3km Cross Country Women U16 Women U18 3km Cross Country 3km Cross Country 1:20pm Men Open & Masters 8km Cross Country 1:25pm Presentations: Individual Awards W U14 & U14 Country, M U14 & U14 Country, M U18 & U18 Country, M U20 & U20 Country, M U16 & U16 Country, W U16 & U16 Country, W U18 & U18 Country, 2:00pm Women Open & Masters 6km Cross Country 2:30pm Presentations: AV Individual Awards M Open, M Country Open, M40+, M Country 40+, M45+, M50+, M55+, M60+, W Open, W Country Open, W U20 & U20 Country, W 40+, W Country 40+, W 45+, W50+, W55+ ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 8 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

11 ROUND 2: CROSS COUNTRY COURSE MAP 3km course Finish Start 2km course 2km course 3km course 4km course *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS WANDIN PARK MEN WOMEN Open Mitchel Brown ESS Open Tarli Bird GHY Peter Hallgren APS Kate Seibold KNA Magnus Michelsson COL Maryann Murray DIV John Meagher BOH June Petrie BOH Steven Quirk VMA Margaret Fitzgerald OLX Eero Keranen WTN U20 Liam Cashin WES U20 Charlotte Bassett DAC U18 Jaryd Clifford DIV U18 Amelia Mazza-Downie ESS U16 Nicholas Fidler BAR U16 Abbey Caldwell DAC U14 Samuel Norton YRA 6.56 U14 Mia White WES 7.23 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

12 ROUND 3: CROSS COUNTRY SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017 CRUDEN FARM 60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910 Melway Ref 103 G6 THE EVENT Cruden Farm will host the 8km and 16km heritage round. The grounds of Cruden Farm offer athletes a tough and testing course with a mixture of different terrains to accompany the beautiful grounds surrounding the farm. Cruden Farm is a historic and inspirational venue and will be a great addition to the XCR calendar. In 2017 we want to see clubs embrace the heritage of their clubs history and support the characteristics of this competition. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 12:00pm Women U14 4km Cross Country Men U14 4km Cross Country 12:20pm Women U16 6km Cross Country Women U18 Men U16 Men U20 6km Cross Country 6km Cross Country 6km Cross Country 12:50pm Women Open & Masters 8km Cross Country 1:00pm Women U20 Early Starters: For athletes who cannot complete the course within the 90 minute time frame 8km Cross Country 16km Cross Country 1:35pm Men U18 8km Cross Country 2:05pm Men Open & Masters 16km Cross Country 2:10pm Presentations: Individual Awards All junior events 2:45pm Presentations: Individual Awards W Open 3:15pm Presentations: Individual Awards M Open ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARK VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 10 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

13 ROUND 3: CROSS COUNTRY COURSE MAP 4km course 2km course Cranbourne Road Cranhaven Road McClelland Drive Start Finish Cruden Farm 2km course Frances Crescent North Road 2km gate *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS CRUDEN FARM MEN WOMEN Open Jack Rayner WES Open Tarli Bird GHY Shane Keddie GER Kylee Woods WTN Craig Semple GHY Susanne Wilson KNA John Meagher BOH June Petrie BOH Steven Quirk VMA Margaret Fitzgerald OLX Terry Pearce WTN U20 Liam Cashin WES U20 Charlotte Bassett DAC U18 Jaryd Clifford DIV U18 Amelia Mazza-Downie ESS U16 Nicholas Fidler BAR U16 Georgia Laven YRA U14 Mason Whittingham WTN U14 Mia White WES XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

14 ROUND 4: CROSS COUNTRY SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2017 BUNDOORA PARK North off Plenty Rd, turn right after entering. Melway Ref 19 F4 THE EVENT Selection Trial for the Australian Cross Country Championships. This bumper day of cross country racing incorporates the Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships and also serves as the selection trial for the Australian Cross Country Championships. The open and overage men s race covers 10km of the gruelling slopes of Bundoora Park, while the women s race covers 10km. Juniors race over 3km, 4km, 6km or 8km. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT LAPS 10:00am Women U14* 3km Cross Country 1 X 3km 10:20am Men U14* 3km Cross Country 1 X 3km 10:40am Women U15* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km Women U16* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km 11:00am Men U15* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km Men U16* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km 11:20am Women U17* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km Women U18* 4km Cross Country 2 X 2km 11:45pm Men U17* 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km Men U18* 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km 12:20pm Women U20* 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km 12:55pm Men U20* 8km Cross Country 2 X 4km 1:35pm Women Open & Masters 10km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 2 x 4km 2:35pm Men Open & Masters 10km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 2 x 4km *Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships (see page 34). SCHOOL ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 5 JUNE 2017, 12PM MIDDAY ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. PLEASE NOTE: Junior age groups are to enter the 2017 Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships (see page 34). ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA XCR Competition Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 12 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

15 ROUND 4: CROSS COUNTRY COURSE MAP 2km lap 3km extention 4km extention Girls & Boys U14 = 1 x 3km lap Girls U15 & U16 = 2 x 2km laps Boys U15 & U16 = 2 x 2km laps Girls U17 & U18 = 2 x 2km laps Boys U17 & U18 = 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km laps Women U20 = 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km laps Men U20 = 2 x 4km laps Open Women = 1 x 2km, 2 x 4km laps Open Men = 1 x 2km, 2 x 4km laps 4km extension Mount Cooper Scenic Drive 3km course turn point 3km course 2km turn point Finish Start Plenty Road *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS BUNDOORA PARK MEN WOMEN Open Andrew Buchanan BER Open Tarli Bird GHY Liam Delany COL Niamh O'Reilly AWA Craig Semple GHY Susanne Wilson KNA John Meagher BOH June Petrie BOH Steven Quirk VMA Lavinia Petrie RWD Terry Pearce WTN U20 Nathan Percy KNA U20 Emilie Guy ESS XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

16 ROUND 5: ROAD RELAY SATURDAY 8 JULY 2017 SANDOWN RACECOURSE Dandenong Rd, off Princes Hwy. Melway Ref: B165 THE EVENT Home to a number of motorsport events, Sandown Racecourse is the second relay event for XCR 17. The testing conditions and wind that blows through Sandown is a test for the greatest of athlete. The successful inclusion of Little Athletics Road Relays in 2016 proved popular and will again be included in to the program for TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 12:45pm Women Open Premier, Division 2, 3, 4, 5 6.2km Men Open Premier, Division 2 Men Open Division 3, 4 Men Open Division 5, 6, 7, U20 Men Open Division 40+, 50+ Women Open Division km 6.2km 6.2km 6.2km 6.2km 1:15pm Women U20, U18, U16, U14 3.1km Men U18, U16, U14 1:40pm Presentations: Sandown Relay Awards Junior & Masters W U20, M U20, W U18, M U18, W U16, W U14, M U14, M 40+, M 50+, W 40+ 2:00pm Presentations: Sandown Relay Awards Open Divisions W Premier, M Premier 3.1km ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 3 JULY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: SPORTING BET PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 14 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

17 ROUND 5: ROAD RELAY COURSE MAP *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: SANDOWN PARK MEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division Box Hill Melbourne University St Stephens Harriers 40+ APS United Box Hill Doncaster 50+ Box Hill Athletics Waverley Western Athletics U20 Keilor St Bernards Box Hill St Stephens Harriers U18 Glenhuntly Box Hill Western Athletics U16 Ballarat Region Glenhuntly Diamond Valley U14 Box Hill Ballarat Region Yarra Ranges WOMEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division South Melbourne Glenhuntly Geelong Region 40+ Western Athletics Mentone Athletics Waverley U20 Glenhuntly Knox Athletics Yarra Ranges U18 Athletics Essendon Sandringham Ballarat Region U16 Glenhuntly Western Athletics Yarra Ranges U14 Western Athletics Collingwood Harriers Casey Cardinia XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

18 ROUND 6: ROAD RACE SUNDAY 16 JULY 2017 ALBERT PARK Lakeside Drive, Albert Park. Melway Ref 57 K7 THE EVENT A fast and flat 10km course finishing within Lakeside Stadium precinct with a spectacular finish. The two laps of the course takes in the breathtaking views of Albert Park from Lakeside Stadium to Junction Oval on Lakeside Drive. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 8:30am Women U14 3km Road Race Men U14 Women U16 Men U16 Women U18 Women U20 3km Road Race 3km Road Race 3km Road Race 3km Road Race 3km Road Race 8:40am Early Starters 10km Road Race 9:00am Men U18 10km Road Race Men U20 Women Open & Masters Men Open & Masters 10km Road Race 10km Road Race 10km Road Race 9:35am Presentations: Individual Awards 3km Event W U14, M U14, W U16, M U16, W U18, W U20 9:45am Presentations: Individual Awards 10km Event W Open, M Open, M U18, M U20, W40+, M 40+, W45+, M45+, W50+, W55+, M50+, M55+, M60+ ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 16 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

19 ROUND 6: ROAD RACE COURSE MAP 10km turn around point end of Lap 1 Ferrar Street Start Finish Albert Road Bob Jane Stadium Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre Finish Start Aughtie Drive Albert Park Lake St Kilda Road 3km turn around point Queens Road Aughtie Drive Lakeside Drive Canterbury Road Ross Gregory Drive 10km turn around point *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS ALBERT PARK MEN WOMEN Open Liam Adams ESS Open Virginia Moloney COL Brett Coleman GER Angela Williams BAR Magnus Michelsson COL Julie Norney BOH John Meagher BOH Laura Campbell DIV Steven Quirk VMA Colleen Kelly DAC Terry Pearce WTN U20 Liam Cashin WES U20 Charlotte Bassett DAC 9.58 U18 William Ockenden GHY U18 Jesse Mayne DIV U16 Nicholas Fidler BAR 9.20 U16 Georgia Laven YRA U14 Mason Whittingham WTN U14 Mia White WES XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

20 ROUND 7: ROAD RACE SATURDAY 29 JULY 2017 LAKE WENDOUREE, BALLARAT Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. Melway Ref B165 THE EVENT The traditional stomping ground of XCR legend Steve Moneghetti, Lake Wendouree once again provides the backdrop for this fast-paced event, with Open completing 15km courses and Juniors 6km. After the race, stay on and enjoy the best the city and surrounding Goldfields have to offer, including the Eureka Centre, Sovereign Hill, the Gold Museum and the Botanical Gardens. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 2:00pm Women U14 6km Road Race Women U16 Women U18 Women U20 Men U14 Men U16 Men U18 Men U20 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 6km Road Race 2:00pm Early Starters 15km Road Race 2:30pm Women Open & Masters 15km Road Race Men Open & Masters 15km Road Race 2:45pm Presentations All Junior Categories 3:30pm Presentations All Open Categories ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: BALLARAT REGIONAL TOURISM PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 18 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

21 ROUND 7: ROAD RACE COURSE MAP *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS LAKE WENDOUREE MEN WOMEN Open Toby Rayner GHY Open Virginia Moloney COL Antony Rickards APS Angela Williams BAR Craig Semple GHY Carmel Taylor COB Stephen Moneghetti BAR June Petrie RWD Steven Quirk VMA Pauline Lawrence RIC Terry Pearce WTN U20 Liam Cashin WES U20 Bree Warren KNA U18 Jaryd Clifford DIV U18 Jesse Mayne DIV U16 Nicholas Fidler BAR U16 Georgia Laven YRA U14 Mac Anderson BOH U14 Taryn Furletti BER XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

22 ROUND 8: ANGLESEA EKIDEN RELAY SATURDAY 12 AUGUST 2017 ANGLESEA 35 Cameron Road, Anglesea, Melway Ref 514 G7 THE EVENT Ever wanted to compete in a marathon but felt you were not quite up to it? Ekiden is a Japanese term which generally refers to a long-distance relay running race, typically conducted on roads. An Ekiden Relay is commonly held over the marathon distance of km with teams of runners completing legs of varying distances. The popular Ekiden Relay returns to the XCR calendar in 2017 and will take place on Victoria s iconic Surf Coast in Anglesea. TIME DIVISION BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE PINK BLACK TOTAL 12:30pm M 2 9.8km 8.8km 7.9km 6.0km 5.2km 4.6km 42.3km 12:35pm M 3 & 4 9.8km 8.8km 7.9km 6.0km 5.2km 37.7km 12:40pm M Prem 9.8km 8.8km 7.9km 6.0km 5.2km 4.6km 42.3km 12:40pm W Prem 9.8km 8.8km 6.0km 5.2km 4.6km 34.4km 12:45pm M 6 & 7 9.8km 8.8km 7.9km 5.2km 31.7km 12:50pm W 2 & 3 9.8km 7.9km 6.0km 4.6km 28.3km 12:55pm M 5 9.8km 8.8km 7.9km 5.2km 31.7km 12:55pm M 40+ & km 7.9km 5.2km 22.9km 1:00pm W 4 & 5 8.8km 7.9km 5.2km 21.9km 1:05pm W km 6.0km 5.2km 20.0km 1:05pm M km 7.9km 6.0km 22.7km 1:10pm W km 6.0km 5.2km 19.1km 1:15pm M km 5.2km 4.6km 15.8km 1:15pm M km 5.2km 4.6km 15.8km 1:20pm W km 6.0km 4.6km 18.5km 1:25pm M km 6.0km 4.6km 18.5km 1:30pm W km 5.2km 4.6km 15.8km 1:30pm W km 5.2km 4.6km 15.8km 2:00pm Presentations All Junior Categories 2:15pm Presentations All Open Categories ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 7 AUGUST 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: Council and Scout Park, Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 20 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

23 ROUND 8: ANGLESEA EKIDEN RELAY COURSE MAP Great Ocean Road Elimitta Street 4.6 km Black 6.0 km Orange 5.2 km Pink 7.9 km Green 8.8 km Yellow 9.8KM 8.8KM 7.9KM 6.0KM 5.2KM Car Parking 4.6KM Caravan Park Entrance Marquees & Change Over *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: EKIDEN RELAYS, ANGLESEA MEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division Melbourne University St Stephens Harriers Geelong Region 40+ Athletics Waverley APS United Doncaster 50+ Ballarat Region Melbourne University Western Athletics U20 Keilor St Bernards Box Hill Glenhuntly U18 Ballarat Region Western Athletics Glenhuntly U16 Ballarat Region Diamond Valley #1 Diamond Valley #2 U14 Ballarat Region Yarra Ranges WOMEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division South Melbourne Geelong Region Glenhuntly 40+ Western Athletics Mentone Athletics Waverley U20 Athletics Essendon Geelong Region Glenhuntly #1 U18 Diamond Valley Athletics Essendon Geelong Region U16 Western Athletics Diamond Valley Collingwood Harriers U14 Western Athletics Casey Cardinia Geelong Region XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

24 ROUND 9: VIC HALF MARATHON & JUNIOR 5KM SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 BURNLEY Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard (enter via Swan St or Grange Rd). Melway Ref 59 B1 THE EVENT With this low gradient course along the banks of the Yarra River, the Burnley Half Marathon has deservedly gained a reputation as one of the fastest half marathons in Australia. With that in mind, the race is the perfect opportunity to shoot for a personal best or tune up for the Melbourne Marathon. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 7:30am Early Starters For athletes who cannot complete the course within the 2.5 hours time frame. Half Marathon (21.1km) 8:00am Women Open & Masters Half Marathon (21.1km) Girls U14, U16, U18, U20 Men Open & Masters Boys U14, U16, U18, U20 5km Road Race Half Marathon (21.1km) 5km Road Race 10:00am Presentations: Burnley Individual Awards W Open, W Country Open, M Open, M Country Open ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 22 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

25 ROUND 9: VIC HALF MARATHON & JUNIOR 5KM COURSE MAP Finish/Start *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS BURNLEY MEN WOMEN Open Zac Newman MUU Open Virginia Moloney COL Chris Bradford BOH Angela Williams BAR Antony Rickards APS Julie Norney BOH John Meagher BOH June Petrie BOH Steven Quirk VMA Lavinia Petrie RWD Terry Pearce WTN U20 Liam Cashin WES U20 Bree Warren KNA U18 William Ockenden GHY U18 Jesse Mayne DIV U16 Nicholas Fidler BAR U16 Ebony Dodemaide WES U14 Mason Whittingham WTN U14 Taryn Furletti BER XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

26 ROUND 10: PRINCES PARK RELAYS SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 PRINCES PARK Princes Park, Carlton Melway Ref 2G A9 THE EVENT One of the most popular locations for elite sports clubs to complete their time trials, in 2017 the XCR 17 season culminates at a new location, Princes Park. A very flat and fast course, athletes will complete one lap of the 3.2km course each in the hope of bringing the XCR 17 premiership back to their club. There is plenty of room for clubs to set up their tents and we would love to see all clubs embrace the new location for TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 9:00am Men Open Premier, Division 2 3.2km Men Open Division 3, 4 3.2km Men Open Divisions 5, 6 & 7 3.2km Men Open Division 40+, km Men U20 3.2km Men U18 3.2km 9:05am Women Open Premier Division 3.2km Women Open Division 2, 3 3.2km Women Open Division 4, 5, km Women U20 3.2km Women U18 3.2km Men U16 3.2km Women U16 3.2km Men U14 3.2km Women U14 3.2km 10:30am Presentations: Princes Park Relay Medals W U20, M U20, W U18, M U18, W U16, M U16, W U14, M U14, W 40+, W Premier, M Premier ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, online entries details and further race information, please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 24 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

27 ROUND 10: PRINCES PARK RELAYS COURSE MAP Royal Parade Start/Finish Lines First Aid Admin Toilets Princes Park Drive Ikon Park Club Tents Bowen Cresent Park Street Garton Street *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: TAN RELAYS, KINGS DOMAIN MEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division Melbourne University Geelong Region St Stephens Harriers 40+ APS United Glenhuntly #1 Doncaster #1 50+ Ballarat Region Athletics Waverley Box Hill U20 Frankston Glenhuntly #1 Western Athletics U18 APS United Glenhuntly #1 Ballarat Region U16 Ballarat Region #1 Frankston South Melbourne U14 Williamstown Ballarat Region Yarra Ranges WOMEN 1ST 2ND 3RD Premier Division Glenhuntly South Melbourne Knox Athletics 40+ Mentone Athletics Waverley Western Athletics U20 Athletics Essendon Glenhuntly #1 Knox Athletics U18 Athletics Essendon #1 Geelong Region Diamond Valley U16 Yarra Ranges #1 Glenhuntly Collingwood Harriers U14 Western Athletics Sandringham Casey Cardinia XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

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31 CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACING DATE EVENT VENUE CLOSING DATE U20 BOYS U18 BOYS U16 BOYS U14 BOYS U20 GIRLS U18 GIRLS U16 GIRLS U14 GIRLS Sat 29 Apr Victorian All Schools Cross Country Relays Jells Park (MEL 72 A10) Mon 24 April (Midday) 4km 4km 3km 3km 4km 4km 3km 3km Sat 20 May Victorian All Schools Road Relays Albert Park (MEL 57 H5) Mon 15 May (Midday) 3km 3km 2km 2km 3km 3km 2km 2km Sat 17 June Victorian All Schools Cross Country Bundoora Park (MEL 19 F4) Mon 5 June 8km 6km 4km 3km 8km 6km 4km 3km XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

32 ALL SCHOOLS: CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2017 JELLS PARK Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill (Enter off Waverley Rd or Ferntree Gully Rd). Melway Ref 71 K6 TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 10:00am Boys U14 4 x 3km Cross Country Relay Girls U14 Boys U16 Girls U16 4 x 3km Cross Country Relay 4 x 3km Cross Country Relay 4 x 3km Cross Country Relay 11:30am Boys U18 4 x 4km Cross Country Relay Girls U18 Boys U20 Girls U20 4 x 4km Cross Country Relay 4 x 4km Cross Country Relay 4 x 4km Cross Country Relay ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 24 APRIL 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, age classifications, how to enter information and other general race information please refer to page 37. COMPETITION RULES: Teams shall consist of four athletes. More than one team may be entered in the same event, but the school must ensure that the last runner has the correct identifying number (supplied by Athletics Victoria) attached to his/her singlet. School sports uniform must be worn. The last runner in each team will be required to carry a tag (supplied by Athletics Victoria) and this tag will be collected at the finish of the race. Confirmation and information will be ed to the teacher contact after entries close. Race kits (including team sheets, race bibs & tags) will be distributed at the event. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 30 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

33 ALL SCHOOLS: CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS COURSE MAP *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: JELLS PARK BOYS GIRLS CO-EDUCATIONAL U20 Haileybury College Ruyton Girl s School U18 Carey Baptist Grammar School Wesley College U16 Trinity Grammar Ruyton Girl s School U14 St Kevins Ruyton Girl s School Overall Marcellin College Ruyton Girl s School Haileybury College XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

34 ALL SCHOOLS: ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 20 MAY 2017 ALBERT PARK Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. Melway Ref 57 K7 TIME AGE GROUP EVENT 10:00am Boys U14 4 x 2km Road Relay Girls U14 Boys U16 Girls U16 4 x 2km Road Relay 4 x 2km Road Relay 4 x 2km Road Relay 10:45am Boys U18 4 x 3km Road Relay Girls U18 Boys U20 Girls U20 4 x 3km Road Relay 4 x 3km Road Relay 4 x 3km Road Relay ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 15 MAY 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, age classifications, how to enter information and other general race information please refer to page 37. COMPETITION RULES: Teams shall consist of four athletes. More than one team may be entered in the same event, but the school must ensure that the last runner has the correct identifying number (supplied by Athletics Victoria) attached to his/her singlet. School sports uniform must be worn. The last runner in each team will be required to carry a tag (supplied by Athletics Victoria) and this tag will be collected at the finish of the race. Confirmation and information will be ed to the teacher contact after entries close. Race kits (including team sheets, race bibs & tags) will be distributed at the event. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) RACE SUPPORTER: PARKS VICTORIA PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 32 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

35 ALL SCHOOLS: ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS COURSE MAP 2km loop 3km course Course Marshal Points Tunnel Finish Start Lakeside Drive Albert Park Lake Queens Road Aughtie Drive Ross Gregory Drive 2k/3k gate 3km course extension Port Phillip Bay Canterbury Road *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: ALBERT PARK BOYS GIRLS CO-EDUCATIONAL U20 Wesley College Caulfield Grammar School U18 Marcellin College Wesley College U16 The Peninsula School Wesley College U14 Brighton Grammar Wesley College Overall Marcellin College Ruyton Girl s School Wesley College XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

36 ALL SCHOOLS: CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2017 BUNDOORA PARK North off Plenty Rd, turn right after entering. Melway Ref 19 F4 THE EVENT The 2017 Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships is the selection trial to represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships, this year to be combined with the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships. To be considered for selection into these teams, athletes must compete in the selection trial and will be required to complete an Availability Form on the day. Selection details and further information will be available at Bundoora Park on competition day and will also be provided in the school confirmation packs. TIME AGE GROUP EVENT LAPS 10:00am Girls U14 3km Cross Country 1 x 3km 10:20am Boys U14 3km Cross Country 1 x 3km 10:40am Girls U15 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km Girls U16 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km 11:00am Boys U15 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km Boys U16 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km 11:20am Girls U17 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km Girls U18 4km Cross Country 2 x 2km 11:45pm Boys U17 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km Boys U18 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km 12:20pm Girls U20 6km Cross Country 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km 12:55pm Boys U20 8km Cross Country 2 x 4km ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 5 JUNE 2017, 12PM MIDDAY For entry fees, age classifications, how to enter information and other general race information please refer to page 37. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or COMPETITION RULES: Athletes are only eligible to compete in one age group. This includes both individual and team competition. The first four athletes to finish from the same school count for team awards. School sports uniform must be worn. Confirmation and information will be sent to the teacher contact after entries close. PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED 34 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

37 ALL SCHOOLS: CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS COURSE MAP 2km lap 3km extention 4km extention Girls & Boys U14 = 1 x 3km lap Girls U15 & U16 = 2 x 2km laps Boys U15 & U16 = 2 x 2km laps Girls U17 & U18 = 2 x 2km laps Boys U17 & U18 = 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km laps Women U20 = 1 x 2km, 1 x 4km laps Men U20 = 2 x 4km laps 4km extension Mount Cooper Scenic Drive 3km course turn point 3km course 2km turn point Finish Start Plenty Road *Please Note that the course maps you see featured in the handbook are confirmed at the start of the season. Athletics Victoria reserve the right to amend, alter or adjust courses if required RESULTS: BUNDOORA PARK Geoff Walker Trophy Male School Cross Country Champions Marcellin College Joan Beretta Shield Female School Cross Country Champions Ruyton Girls School Robbie Morgan-Morris Shield Coed School Cross Country Champion Wesley College La Trobe University Trophy U18 Boys Team Marcellin College La Trobe University Trophy U18 Girls Team Ruyton Girls School 2016 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS MEN WOMEN U20 Liam Cashin U20 Charlotte Bassett U18 Ryhan Thomas U18 Jesse Mayne U17 James Lightfoot U17 Emma Files U16 Nicholas Fidler U16 Sophie O'Sullivan U15 Harry Sharp U15 Molly McCarthy U14 Samuel Norton U14 Mia White XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

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39 ENTRY INFORMATION XCR 17 SERIES HOW TO ENTER Access the Athletics Victoria website ( and complete the online entry form by close of entry date. XCR Package purchasers will be automatically entered into each individual event of the XCR 17 season. INVITATION ENTRIES NON MEMBERS Access the Athletics Victoria website ( and complete the online entry form by the close of entry date. ENTRY FEES XCR PACKAGE PRICES: Age group Open JUNIOR* DUAL Price $125 $100 $55 EVENTS INCLUDED: Wandin Park Cruden Farm Bundoora ** Albert Park Lake Wendouree Half Marathon * Junior includes U20, U18,U16 and U14 ** Junior Athletes (except U20 will be required to complete in their school sport uniform). INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Wandin Park Cross Country, Albert Park Road Race, Lake Wendouree Road Race, Cruden Farm, Bundoora Park Cross Country and Burnley Half Marathon. AV MEMBERS NON MEMBERS Open $30 $40 Junior $25 $30 Dual $20 RELAY EVENTS Jells Park Cross Country Relay, Sandown Road Relay, Ekiden Relay and Tan Relays Open 6 member team $90 Open 5 member team $75 Open 4 member team $60 Open/Masters 3 member team $45 Under 20/Under 18 3 member team $45 Under 16/Under 14 3 member team $35 PLEASE NOTE For relay events, clubs must fill teams in graded order. To be eligible for the Championship members must have entered by the closing date. ENQUIRIES All enquiries should be directed to (03) or xcr@athsvic.org.au. XCR SCHOOLS ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PLEASE NOTE These events are for secondary and primary students only. HOW TO ENTER Access the Athletics Victoria website ( and complete the online entry form by close of entry date. ENTRY FEES ALL SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS FEE CLOSING DATE Entry $40 per team Monday 24 April 2017 ALL SCHOOLS ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS FEE CLOSING DATE Entry $40 per team Monday 15 May 2017 INDIVIDUAL EVENT ALL SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FEE CLOSING DATE Entry $20 per athlete Monday 5 June 2017 AGE CLASSIFICATIONS Age is taken as at 31 December ATHLETES BORN ATHLETES BORN Open 1997 or earlier Under and 2003 Under and 1999 Under and 2005 Under and 2001 ENQUIRIES All enquiries should be directed to xcr@athsvic.org.au or (03) XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

40 COMPETITION RULES In all cross country and road events conducted under the rules of Athletics Victoria, in which members of more than two affiliated clubs are eligible to compete, the following conditions shall be observed: 1. GOVERNING RULES XCR competitions for both male and female athletes in cross country, road running and relays shall be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rules, with the addition of the following rules and qualifications. Athletics Victoria shall resolve any dispute over the interpretation of these rules. Women are eligible to compete in a male team however a minimum of two male athletes must be entered and compete in order to be eligible for points scoring and must do for the entire season. Any breach of these rules may result in a yellow or red card. A yellow card will be issued for a first offense, a second offense will result in a red card and an automatic ban for one event. The Chief Referee and Competitions Director will have the final say on the issuing of cards on the day of competition. 2. CLUB UNIFORM Athletes MUST wear Athletics Victoria approved club uniform with current registration numbers firmly attached to the front and back of the singlet. The full registration number must be displayed, including the sponsor s name. Athletes who do not have registration bibs must report to the admin area to get a replacement. Failure to display BOTH bibs may result in disqualification. Consult the event manager before the event if you are unable to conform to the rules. The only exception to this rule will be for the Victorian Marathon Championships (at which athletes may wear suitable attire of their choice). Athletes are permitted to wear historical uniforms at the Cruden Farm heritage round. Race bib numbers must still be worn front and back. 3. AGES Open Competitors Junior Competitors (Under 14, 16, 18 & 20) Masters Competitors (40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+) 4. ENTRIES INDIVIDUAL EVENTS All ages as at 31 December 2017 All ages as at 31 December 2017 All ages as at 1 April 2017 Membership registrations must be submitted and approved by midday on the Wednesday prior to the event to be eligible to score points. Athletes must submit their individual entry through their online portal before the published closing date in order to compete RELAYS Clubs shall enter relay teams by the midday Monday prior to the event. On the appropriate online form clubs shall indicate the number of teams to compete in the relays in each age group. To register two teams, enter in the number 2 and so on. Athletes may compete only once on the day. SCHOOL EVENTS The School Coordinator is to enter relay teams before the close of entries through the School Portal. Students will be required to enter themselves into the individual Cross Country event at Bundoora Park before the published closing time and date INVITATION ENTRIES (NON-CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES) Athletes who are not registered with a club or who have not entered individually or as part of a team will compete by invitation. Invitation entrants will receive single tag bibs that indicate their invitation status. Athletes competing by invitation will not be eligible to win or a medal or prizemoney at championships. 38 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

41 COMPETITION RULES PLEASE NOTE: Athletes that purchase an XCR Package in the relevant age group will not be permitted to swap age groups during the season. If athletes wish to change age group for particular events then this will require purchasing an individual race ticket to be eligible to compete. 5. TEAMS SUBSTITUTES Substitutions are not permitted. 6. ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION Athletes MUST wear Athletics Victoria approved club uniform with current registration numbers firmly attached to the front and back of the singlet. Athletes who fail to bring their numbers must report to the Administration desk to attain a replacement. Additionally, it is the responsibility of competitors and clubs to ensure each athlete wears their unique bib number with timing tag attached. Athletes who forget their bib number with timing tag attached will have to purchase a temporary bib from AV Administration at a cost of $15. Athletes who lose their bib numbers can purchase a brand new one at a cost of $ STATUS Any athlete, who in the course of competition, represents himself/herself as another athlete, will be disqualified and lose all points scored. In addition, in the case of repeat offenders the athletes represented club may lose all premiership points subject to investigation by Athletics Victoria. 8. OFFICIALS Officials will be appointed by Athletics Victoria from Victorian Officials for each event during the XCR 17 series. Each Club will be required to provide club helpers to assist in accordance with the Club Duty Roster listed for each event (see page 48). Where a Victorian Official is a member of a Club, their appointment at that event will not be counted as a club helper. At each XCR 17 event Club Helpers will be required to sign in and report to the Controller of Officials and will be allocated a duty for that event. Club helpers must remain at their allocated duties throughout the length of the program or be relieved by another official from their club or school, who must also sign in and report to the Controller of Officials. Any club or school who fails to supply Club Helpers may face disqualification for an XCR 17 event and/or lose team points for a particular competition. Special conditions apply to relay competition (refer to Rule 9) TEAM SIZE: A TEAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OPEN MEN OPEN WOMEN Distance Division Distance Division Premier/2 3/4 5/6/7 Premier 2/3 4/5 Cross Country Races 8km, 10km, 16km km, 8km, 10km Road Races 10km, 15km km, 15km Road, Cross Country & Tan Relay Half Marathon Ekiden Relay Junior Masters School Competition 3 members for all events including relays 3 members for all events including relays 4 members for all events including relays XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

42 COMPETITION RULES 9. RELAY RULES Separate assembly points will be designated for start and finish of each division. Special letters/ numbers will be issued on the day to indicate the grading of runners. These letters/numbers will be worn on the front and back of the athletes uniform in such a way as to be clearly visible to all officials. RELAYS Each takeover shall be by touch and standing start, within the designated takeover zone. In instances where under the rules of the event, the incoming runner is on the opposite side of the road to the outgoing runner, the outgoing runner shall commence running when indicated by the takeover marshal. Each team must provide one helper, who shall record (on the form provided) the names and running order of athletes comprising the team and the individual lap times of each competitor, and shall submit the completed form at the finish of the race to the AV tent / administration. Each club listed for duty at relays must provide officials to assist with the efficient conduct of the event. Each division will require: One Timekeeper to read lap times in a loud voice One Recorder to mark lap times on the sheets provided One Spotter to assist with identification of team members at each lap or change over At the commencement of the race, only the runners competing in the first section will be permitted on the running circuit. As soon as these runners have been dispatched, the next runners will report to the change over point. At no time will there be more than two from any one team on the course at the same time, (i.e. only the relay competitor and the person waiting for the hand touch). 10. OPEN DIVISION TEAM SELECTION Where a club has multiple teams in Open Men or Open Women competition, the teams must be filled in descending order starting with the fastest available athletes. Deliberate reshuffling to reinforce a lower division team at the expense of higher division teams is not permitted and disqualification to these teams may occur. 11. COURSES Competitors in cross country events must run between fluoro orange markers (on left) and fluoro blue markers (on right). All hurdles and other obstacles on the course shall be properly negotiated by jumping, vaulting or climbing, and shall not be avoided. All competitors must report to the Competition Director at the finish line at the conclusion of the event, should they not complete the entire course. 12. UNAUTHORISED RUNNING ON THE COURSE No member of any affiliated club shall run on the course being conducted by the Athletics Victoria except as a properly entered competitor in that event. The Chief Referee and Competitions Director have the right to remove the athlete from the course. 13. ROAD RACING For safety, all road racing shall be on one side of the road, as directed by the Police, an official of the organising committee or a member of the AV XCR Committee. In all races no vehicles other than official cars, clearly marked for the purpose of the event, shall accompany a runner. Unofficial accompaniment will result in the disqualification of the accompanied runner. 14. PACING Pacing is strictly prohibited, including cyclists, and any infringement will incur the disqualification of the runner being paced. 15. TIME LIMITS In any road race where a time limit is applied, the manager of the event may amend that time limit having regard to weather conditions and the nature of the course. All runners must obey directions given to them by members of the police. 40 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

43 COMPETITION RULES 16. PROTESTS Any protest shall in the first instance be made orally to the referee by the athlete or by someone acting on behalf of the athlete. To arrive at a fair decision, the referee should consider any available evidence that the referee thinks is necessary. The referee may decide on the protest or may refer the matter to the jury. If the referee makes a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the jury. A protest must be in writing, signed by a responsible official on behalf of the athlete, and must be accompanied by a deposit of fifty dollars ($50) that will be forfeited if the protest is not upheld (IAAF Handbook Rule 147.3/5). 17. SCORING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACE TEAM EVENTS The first team of a club in any race other than a relay, shall comprise the scheduled number (i.e. 6, 5, 4 or 3) of members of that club who finish nearest to first place, (and who have entered by the correct procedure (see Rule 4). The next team shall comprise the next scheduled number of members to finish nearest to first place, and so on. The sum of the finish place positions gives the points score. Only correctly entered club athletes will be scored, provided they are wearing their electronic timing chip on their shoe. The team with the lowest points score is considered the winner of the team s race. If two or more competitors tie for any place, the points for the places concerned will be aggregated and divided equally amongst the competitors so tying. For any particular event, where there is a tie on points, the team whose last scoring member finished nearest the first place shall be the winning team. In order for an athlete to be eligible to compete for points in XCR 17, membership must be submitted and approved by the chosen club no later than midday on the Wednesday prior to the event. A team must complete the course to earn points. There is no requirement for a team to finish in more than one event to be eligible to win the Premiership. In the event of a tie on premiership points, for the purpose of promotion and relegation, teams shall be separated on the following basis: Open and Masters teams will be separated by calculating the best team score derived from eight of the ten premiership events. In the event of teams still not being separated, the best team score derived from six of the ten premiership events shall be used. Under 20 teams will be separated by calculating the best team score derived from six of the nine premiership events. In the event of teams still not being separated, the best team score derived from five of the nine premiership events shall be used. All other Junior teams will be separated by calculating the best team score derived from six of the nine premiership events. In the event of teams still not being separated, the best team score derived from five of the nine premiership events shall be used. Country teams will be separated by calculating the best team score derived from three of the four premiership events. In the event of teams still not being separated, the best team score derived from two of the four premiership events shall be used. In the event of teams still not being separated on the basis of the rules above, the team with the lowest aggregate time over the four relay events will finish ahead. XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

44 COMPETITION RULES XCR TEAMS PREMIERSHIP EVENTS The XCR Team Premiership in each division will be decided on the following events: CROSS COUNTRY ROAD RACES PRINCES PARK EKIDEN RELAY Men 8km 10km 16km Relay 10km 15km 21km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women 6km 8km 10km Relay 10km 15km 21km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men 40+ 8km 10km 16km Relay 10km 15km 21km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men 50+ 8km 10km 16km Relay 10km 15km 21km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women 40+ 6km 8km 10km Relay 10km 15km 21km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men U20 4km 6km 8km Relay 10km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women U20 4km 6km 8km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men U18 4km 8km Relay 5km 10km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women U18 3km 6km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men U16 3km 4km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women U16 3km 6km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Men U14 2km 3km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Women U14 2km 3km Relay 3km 5km 6km Relay Princes Park Ekiden Relay Country Men 10km 8km 15km 10km Country Women 10km 6km 15km 10km XCR TEAM PREMIERSHIP POINTS The Team Premiership will be decided by the aggregate of points awarded for team position in each race in the division or age group: MEN WOMEN PLACE PREMIER DIV 2 DIV 3 DIV 4 DIV 5 DIV 6 DIV 7 PREMIER DIV 2 DIV 3 DIV 4 DIV 5 1st nd rd th th th th th th th th th th th th th th 1 42 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

45 COMPETITION RULES 18. AWARDS ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for awards, competing athletes must represent their first claim affiliate club in all events. CHAMPIONSHIPS For all championship events, medallions will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in the following events (for events listed in bold, the first three country competitors in each event will also be awarded medallions): CROSS COUNTRY MEN ROAD RACES CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN ROAD RACES Open 8km 10km 6km 10km 10km 15km 8km 15km 16km Half Marathon 10km Half Marathon Marathon Marathon Under 20 4km 5km 4km 3km 6km 10km 6km 5km 8km 6km 8km 6km Under 18 4km 5km 3km 3.1km 8km 6km 6km 5km 10km 6km Under 16 3km 3.1km 3km 3.1km 4km 5km 6km 5km 6km 6km Under 14 2km 3.1km 2km 3.1km 4km 5km 3km 5km 6km 6km yrs 8km 10km 6km 10km 10km 10km yrs 8km 10km 6km 10km 10km 10km yrs 8km 10km 6km 10km 12km 10km yrs 8km 10km 6km 10km 10km 10km 60+ yrs 8km 10km 10km Individual awards in each championship will be made on the day of the race, where possible. If not presented on the day of the race, the awards will be presented at the next event. TEAMS RACES Members of winning teams (Premier, Junior & Masters) in championships will be awarded medallions. XCR TEAM PREMIERSHIPS Premiership pennants will be awarded to winning teams in each division of competition based on their team s performance in the championships as specified in Rule 17. COUNTRY XCR TEAM PREMIERSHIP The Country XCR Team Premiership will be decided on the following events: MEN (4 PER TEAM) Bundoora 10km Albert Park 10km Ballarat 15km Cruden Farm 16km WOMEN (4 PER TEAM) Bundoora 10km Ballarat 15km Albert Park 10km Cruden Farm 8km CHAMPION XCR ATHLETE AWARDS An Athlete of the Year award will be calculated in the following age classes: Men: Open, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, U20, U18, U16, U14, Open Country Women: Open, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, U20, U18, U16, U14, Open Country In each case points will be awarded to the top 10 AV registered placegetters as follows: Individual Place getter Points awarded For Open and Masters competition, the best score will be the total score achieved from five out of six events (excluding relays). XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

46 COMPETITION RULES For Under 20 competition the best score will be the total score achieved from five out of six events (excluding relays). For all remaining junior divisions the best score will be the total achieved at all four of the five scoring events. For Country athletes the best score will be the total score achieved from Country athlete s results in the following events: MEN Cruden Farm 16km Albert Park 10km WOMEN Cruden Farm 8km Albert Park 10km Ballarat 15km Wandin Park 8km Ballarat 15km Wandin Park 6km Country medals will be presented at Wandin Park (XC) and Ballarat 15km (RR). These will be the only country medals presented during the XCR 17 season. 19. SCHOOLS COMPETITION School teams consist of four members in Victorian School Cross Country Championships. A team must complete the course to earn points. The sum of the finish place positions gives the points score for each age group. The team with the lowest points score is considered the winner of the teams race in each age group. 20. REMOVAL OF DISTRESSED ATHLETES FROM EVENTS Under IAAF Rules, the Competitions Director, in consultation with the Event Manager, has the power to remove a distressed athlete from Cross Country races. 21. EARLY STARTERS Subject to distance, events may have an early start time for athletes who cannot finish the course within a set period. Athletes who cannot complete the course within the set time frames listed on the event page will not be permitted to compete. These times are listed on the appropriate event page. These times are set to assist individuals but also conform to AV health and safety regulations. The Competitions Director has the discretion to warn or remove an athlete who is seen walking the course for any reason other than injury. Where the Competitions Director determines that an athlete does not actively run the course. The Competitions Director may warn the athlete and if appropriate disqualify the athlete for walking the running course. Please note that the early start time is for those athletes who cannot complete the course within the set time limits. Athletes who compete in the early start group and finish before the main pack will be disqualified. Champion Male, Female and Co-educational schools will be decided by the aggregate of points awarded for team positions on the day: Team finish place Points awarded This also applies to School Cross Country Relays and School Road Relays. 44 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

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49 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Victoria has a strong tradition of representative racing at Australian Championsip level. In 2017 representative teams will be selected for: Australian Cross Country Championship Australian Half Marathon Championship Australian Marathon Championship The selection criteria for the Cross Country Championship is outlined below, whilst expressions of interest for the Marathon and Half Marathon teams should be sent to teams@athsvic.org.au, detailing recent results over the marathon and/or half marathon distance. AUSTRALIAN ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP Event: Adelaide City to Bay Date: Sunday 17th September 2017 Venue: Adelaide, SA Distance: 12km Age Groups: Open AUSTRALIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP Event: Australian Marathon Festival Date: Sunday 17th September 2017 Venue: Sydney, NSW AUSTRALIAN HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP Event: Sunshine Coast Airport Marathon Festival Date: Sunday 20 August, 2017 Venue: Sunshine Coast, QLD Athletics Australia can also confirm the dates and locations of the Australian 50km Road Championship and the Australian 100km Road Championships, as well as the Australian Mountain Running Championships. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR VICTORIAN CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS The trial events for selection of Victorian teams in 2017 (Cross Country Championships) are listed above. The first Victorians to finish in each trial event (three for six person teams and two for five person teams) will be automatically selected in the Victorian team. In deciding the other members of the team the XCR Selectors will also take into account performances by athletes who wish to be considered but did not, for reasons acceptable to the Selectors, contest the main trial event. Enquiries to: The XCR Selectors Ian Sloane (Chair), Lavinia Petrie, Stuart Macaulay Athletics Victoria Level 1, 31 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

50 DUTY ROSTER XCR ROUND 1 22 APRIL JELLS PARK ALL SCH CC 29 APRIL JELLS PARK XCR ROUND 2 13 MAY WANDIN PARK ALL SCH ROAD RACE 20 MAY ALBERT PARK XCR ROUND 3 27 MAY CRUDEN PK ALL SCH CC 17 JUNE BUNDOORA APS United 3 3 Athletics Essendon Athletics Nunawading Athletics Waverley 3 3 Ballarat Region Box Hill Casey Cardinia 3 3 Coburg Harriers Collingwood Harriers Diamond Valley Doncaster 3 3 Frankston Geelong Region Glenhuntly Ivanhoe 3 Keilor St Bernards 4 2 Knox Athletics Maccabi Malvern Harriers 3 3 Melbourne University Mentone Mornington Peninsula 3 Old Xaverians Richmond Harriers 3 2 Ringwood 3 3 Sandringham 3 2 South Melbourne 3 3 St Stephens Harriers 3 3 Traralgon Harriers 3 3 Victorian Masters 3 Wellington 3 Western Athletics 3 Williamstown 1 3 Yarra Ranges 4 2 TOTALS In regards to Club helpers for any Athletics Victoria events any Registered Victorian Official that has been appointed accordingly is not therefore classed as a Club Helper. 48 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

51 DUTY ROSTER XCR ROUND 4 17 JUNE BUNDOORA XCR ROUND 5 8 JULY SANDOWN XCR ROUND 6 16 JULY ALBERT PARK XCR ROUND 7 29 JULY BALLARAT XCR ROUND 8 12 AUG ANGLESEA XCR ROUND 9 10 SEPT BURNLEY XCR ROUND SEPT PRINCESS PK TOTAL Club duties are always above the number of Officials required i.e. they are additional extra not instead of. XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

52 XCR 16 PREMIERSHIP RESULTS MEN DIVISION 1 PTS DIVISION 2 PTS DIVISION 3 PTS DIVISION 4 PTS 1 Box Hill 95 Athletics Essendon 144 Mentone 129 Williamstown Melbourne University 91 Western Athletics 114 Malvern Harriers 123 Athletics Essendon St Stephens Harriers 78 Box Hill 109 Athletics Nunawading 117 Box Hill Geelong Region 58 Richmond Harriers 103 Victorian Masters 101 Traralgon Harriers 85 5 APS United 54 Ballarat Region 98 Yarra Ranges 92 Malvern Harriers 85 6 Collingwood Harriers 40 Melbourne University 79 Athletics Waverley 89 APS United 85 7 Glenhuntly 39 South Melbourne 71 Coburg Harriers 69 Collingwood Harriers 82 8 Knox Athletics 37 Old Xaverians 71 Melbourne University 66 South Melbourne 72 9 Doncaster 36 Collingwood Harriers 52 Collingwood Harriers 56 Glenhuntly Frankston 28 Diamond Valley 52 South Melbourne 54 Mornington Peninsula 47 DIVISION 5 PTS DIVISION 6 PTS DIVISION 7 PTS 40 + PTS 1 Maccabi 128 Williamstown 145 Victorian Masters 99 APS United Athletics Waverley 105 St Stephens Harriers 119 Mentone 1 92 Glenhuntly Collingwood Harriers 105 Richmond Harriers 113 Malvern Harriers 68 Collingwood Harriers Coburg Harriers 90 Collingwood Harriers 103 Williamstown 64 Mornington Pen Yarra Ranges 88 Western Athletics 101 Western Athletics 1 46 Malvern Harriers Glenhuntly 86 Athletics Essendon 93 Collingwood Harriers 1 40 Box Hill 45 7 Diamond Valley 79 Box Hill 92 Frankston 35 Athletics Waverley 44 8 Bendigo Region 72 Glenhuntly 41 Melbourne University 1 34 Keilor St Bernards 38 9 South Melbourne 67 South Melbourne 39 Richmond Harriers 1 30 Doncaster Melbourne University 53 Mornington Peninsula 21 Coburg Harriers 1 20 Williamstown PTS UNDER 20 PTS UNDER 18 PTS UNDER 16 PTS 1 Box Hill Western Athletics 1 98 Glenhuntly Ballarat Region Athletics Waverley 1 93 Box Hill 79 Ballarat Region 1 84 Diamond Valley Ballarat Region 77 Keilor St Bernards 1 71 Western Athletics 1 76 Western Athletics Victorian Masters 1 62 Glenhuntly 1 66 Mornington Peninsula 1 58 Diamond Valley Glenhuntly 1 52 Knox Athletics 57 Diamond Valley 29 Yarra Ranges 30 6 Williamstown 1 48 Western Athletics 2 23 Box Hill 26 Knox Athletics Collingwood Harriers 1 46 St Stephens Harriers 19 APS United 22 Ballarat Region APS United 1 43 Wellington 17 Yarra Ranges 21 Glenhuntly 18 9 Knox Athletics 37 Frankston 13 Western Athletics 2 16 South Melbourne South Melbourne 1 36 Glenhuntly 2 12 St Stephens Harriers 11 Diamond Valley 3 16 UNDER 14 PTS 1 Yarra Ranges Ballarat Region 58 3 Keilor St Bernards Box Hill 26 5 Doncaster 23 6 Coburg Harriers 16 7 Williamstown 13 8 Diamond Valley 9 9 Western Athletics 8 10 Keilor St Bernards XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

53 XCR 16 PREMIERSHIP RESULTS WOMEN DIVISION 1 PTS DIVISION 2 PTS DIVISION 3 PTS DIVISION 4 PTS 1 South Melbourne 102 Frankston 108 Yarra Ranges 132 Ringwood Glenhuntly 96 Old Xaverians 102 Traralgon Harriers 117 Western Athletics Knox Athletics 59 South Melbourne 86 Athletics Nunawading 116 Collingwood Harriers Geelong Region 58 Mornington Peninsula 81 Western Athletics 104 Mentone 92 5 Melbourne University 52 Malvern Harriers 79 Richmond Harriers 100 Geelong Region 91 6 Western Athletics 51 Glenhuntly 70 St Stephens Harriers 94 Melbourne University 87 7 Collingwood Harriers 42 Athletics Essendon 63 South Melbourne 82 Old Xaverians 87 8 Box Hill 38 Doncaster Athletics 59 Williamstown 78 Knox Athletics 82 9 Ballarat Region 36 Mentone 56 Coburg Harriers 77 Glenhuntly Diamond Valley 17 Keilor St Bernards 50 Collingwood Harriers 63 South Melbourne 69 DIVISION 5 PTS 40+ PTS UNDER 20 PTS UNDER 18 PTS 1 Yarra Ranges 1 99 Western Athletics Knox Athletics Diamond Valley Traralgon Harriers 1 93 Mentone 106 Glenhuntly 1 88 Athletics Essendon Western Athletics 35 Glenhuntly 1 83 Athletics Essendon 39 Geelong Region 37 4 Doncaster 1 35 Box Hill 1 82 Yarra Ranges 36 Ballarat Region 35 5 Glenhuntly 1 27 Athletics Waverley 70 Doncaster 13 Wellington 20 6 Geelong Region 24 Keilor St Bernards 58 Glenhuntly 2 13 Sandringham Malvern Harriers 1 23 Diamond Valley 43 Geelong Region 11 Athletics Essendon Yarra Ranges 2 21 Yarra Ranges 1 43 Old Xaverians 9 Collingwood Harriers 11 9 Coburg Harriers 18 Ballarat Region 36 South Melbourne 8 Mentone Doncaster 2 16 Collingwood Harriers 23 St Stephens Harriers 7 Sandringham 2 9 UNDER 16 PTS UNDER 14 PTS 1 Western Athletics 1 94 Western Athletics Yarra Ranges 1 86 Casey Cardinia 82 3 Collingwood Harriers 1 71 Collingwood Harriers 46 4 Glenhuntly 37 Keilor St Bernards 43 5 Diamond Valley 22 Williamstown 36 6 Knox Athletics 17 Diamond Valley Western Athletics 2 15 Geelong Region 23 8 Wellington 15 Ballarat Region 19 9 Keilor St Bernards 13 Wellington Box Hill 11 Sandringham 11 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

54 XCR 16 TROPHIES TROPHY EVENT HOLDER CLUB AV Trophy Champion Male Winter Winner Nicholas Wightman GER George Saunders Trophy Champion Female Winter Athlete Virginia Moloney COL Lola Downes Trophy Outstanding Female XCR Athlete Lisa Weightman MUU Neil Ryan Award - AV Bronze Medal Men 40+ Champion Chris Bradford BOH Lavinia Petrie Award - AV Bronze Medal Women 40+ Champion Angela Williams BAR Chris Wardlaw Award - AV Bronze Medal Men 45+ Champion Richard Does MPA Margaret Dunbar Award - AV Bronze Medal Women 45+ Champion Suanne Wilson KNA Trevor Vincent Award - AV Bronze Medal Men 50+ Champion John Meagher BOH Colleen Stephens Award - AV Bronze Medal Women 50+ Champion June Petrie BOH Peter Battrick Award - AV Bronze Medal Men 55+ Champion Steven Quirk VMA Anne Lord Award - AV Bronze Medal Women 55+ Champion Lavinia Petrie RWD Ian Upton Award - AV Bronze Medal Men 60+ Champion Terry Pearce WTN Bendigo Building Society Trophy Men U14 Champion Mason Whittingham WTN Frank Chapman Trophy Women U14 Champion Mia White WES Joe Carmody Men U16 Champion Nicholas Fidler BAR Joyce Davis Trophy Women U16 Champion Georgia Laven YRA George Thomas Trophy Men U18 Champion William Ockenden GHY Joan Beretta Trophy Women U18 Champion Jesse Mayne DIV Stewart Fraser Trophy Women U20 Champion Bree Warren KNA Athletics Victoria Trophy Men U20 Champion Liam Cashin WES SC Reeve Perpetual Trophy Male 8km Cross Country Champion Mitchel Brown ESS Mark Shilston Trophy Male 10km Cross Country Champion Andrew Buchanan MUU Eddie Moore Trophy Male 16km Cross Country Champion Jack Rayner WES JC Draper Memorial Trophy Male 10km Road Champion Liam Adams ESS Jack Biggins Trophy Male 15km Road Champion Toby Rayner GHY Athletics Victoria Trophy Female 15km Road Champion Virginia Moloney COL Marion Patterson Trophy Female Marathon Champion Virginia Moloney COL Lillian Neville Trophy Women Open Team Champions South Melbourne Les Perry Perpetual Trophy Women Road Relay Champions South Melbourne Les Perry Perpetual Trophy Mens Road Relay Champions Box Hill Phyllis Andersson Trophy Women U16 Road Relay Team Glenhuntly Robbie Morgan-Morris Shield Coed School - Cross Country Haileybury College Joan Beretta Shield Female School - Cross Country Ruyton Girls School Geoff Walker Trophy Male School - Cross Country Marcellin College LaTrobe University Trophy Under 18 Boys Team - Road Relays Marcellin College LaTrobe University Trophy Under 18 Girls Team - Road Relays Wesley College 52 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

55 RECENT HISTORY OF XCR EVENTS MALE CHAMPION ATHLETE MEN OPEN CLUB MEN UNDER 20 CLUB MEN UNDER 18 CLUB MEN UNDER 16 CLUB 2012 Sam Crowther KNA Callum Drake WES Callum Drake WES Ryan Patterson KNA 2013 Stephen Kelly BOH Jack Davies BAR Jack Davies BAR Ben White COL 2014 Nicholas Wightman DKN Jack Raynor WES Troy McGill MPA Rhyan Thomas WTN 2015 Nicholas Wightman DKN Ben Kelly GHY Luke Burns FRK James Laven YRA 2016 Nicholas Wightman GER Liam Cashin WES William Ockenden GHY Nicholas Fidler BAR MEN UNDER 14 CLUB MEN COUNTRY CLUB MEN 40+ CLUB MEN 45+ CLUB 2012 Sam Williams BAR Magnus Michelsson COL John Meagher BHA 2013 Sam Williams BAR Nicholas Wightman DKN Campbell Maffett COL Robert Schwerkolt Jamie Maher 2014 Mathew Hussey WES Nicholas Wightman DKN Craig Semple GHY Luke Goodman APU 2015 Brandon Muscat WES Julian Spence CHI Brett Coleman CHI Craig Semple ESS 2016 Mason Whittingham WTN Nicholas Wightman GER Chris Bradford BOH Richard Does MPA APU BAR MEN 50+ CLUB MEN 55+ CLUB MEN 60+ CLUB 2012 Michael Bialczak COL Bert Pilgrim BOH Ernie Stewart OAK 2013 Steven Quirk VMA Mark Purvis APU Gregory Moore KSB 2014 Steven Quirk VMA Phillip Bowes SME Chris Wardlaw GHY 2015 John Meagher BOH Mark Purvis APS John Williams MAL 2016 John Meagher BOH Steven Quirk VMA Terry Pearce WTN FEMALE CHAMPION ATHLETE WOMEN OPEN CLUB WOMEN UNDER 20 CLUB WOMEN UNDER 18 CLUB WOMEN UNDER 16 CLUB 2012 Sophie Barker MUU Amy Cashin WES Samantha Prime CCA Bree Warren KNA 2013 Melissa Duncan KNA Samantha Prime CCA Olivia Gallagher ESS Amelia Mazza-Downie COB Tarli Bird GHY 2014 Sinead Diver SME Molly Tillbrock BOH Charlotte Bassett Corrin Demeo DAC CHI Heidi Demeo Amelia Mazza-Downie 2015 Gemma Maini FRA Georgia Griffith MUU Amelia Mazza-Downie COB Heidi Demeo CHI 2016 Virginia Moloney COL Bree Warren KNA Jesse Mayne DIV Georgia Laven VRA CHI COB WOMEN COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN 45+ CLUB WOMEN 50+ CLUB WOMEN 55+ CLUB 2012 Angela Williams BAR Suzanne Geard ESS Sue Clark MPA Annette Pelgrim KNA 2013 Angela Williams BAR Susanne Wilson ESS Margaret Fitzgerald APU Lavinia Petrie RWD 2014 Angela Williams BAR Julie Norney BOH Margaret Fitzgerald APU Lavinia Petrie RWD 2015 Angela Williams BAR Susanne Wilson KNX June Petrie BOH Stacey Van Dueren COB 2016 Ellie O Kane GER Suanne Wilson KNA June Petrie BOH Lavinia Petrie RWD XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

56 THE VICTORIAN RACING WALKING CLUB 2017 WINTER SEASON FIXTURE APRIL Sunday 9 April Castlemaine Castlemaine NAB 500 walk meet Saturday 22 April Middle Park VRWC Events Saturday 29 April Middle Park VRWC Events MAY Saturday 6 May Middle Park VRWC Events & Coaching Session Sunday 14 May Middle Park AV & VRWC Championship & Events Saturday 20 May Middle Park VRWC Events Saturday 27 May Middle Park AV & VRWC Championship & Events JUNE Saturday 3 June Middle Park VRWC Events & Coaching Session Sunday 11 June Canberra Racewalking Australia Championships Saturday 17 June Middle Park VRWC Events Sunday 25 June Middle Park AV, AV Schools, VMA & VRWC Championships JULY Saturday 1 July Middle Park VRWC Events & Coaching Session Saturday 8 July Middle Park VRWC Events Saturday 15 July Middle Park Special VRWC Intervals Event Saturday 22 July Middle Park Racewalking Australia Postal Challenge event Saturday 29 July Middle Park VRWC Events & Coaching Session AUGUST Sunday 6 August ACT AUS Racewalking Championships Sunday 6 August Middle Park AV & VRWC Championship & Events Saturday 12 August Middle Park VRWC Events Saturday 19 August Middle Park VRWC Events Saturday 19 August SA AMA Championships Saturday 26 August Middle Park VRWC Events SEPTEMBER Saturday 2 September Middle Park VRWC Events & VRWC Winter Season Presentations Sunday 10 September Middle Park AV, RWA & VRWC Championship & Events 54 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

57 THE VICTORIAN RACING WALKING CLUB The Victorian Race Walking Club is a specialist race walking club which has been affiliated with Athletics Victoria since The VRWC is also affiliated with Racewalking Australia. Races are conducted regularly on weekends in a traffic free environment on pathways in the Albert Park Reserve, Middle Park. CONTACTS President: Stuart Cooper president@vrwc.org.au Secretary: Terry Swan Secretary@vrwc.org.au Clubrooms/Race Headquarters: Middle Park Bowling Club Complex Canterbury Rd, Middle Park (Melway Ref. 2K F10) Postal Address: G.P.O. Box 5192, Melbourne, 3001 Website EVENTS The VRWC conducts a full range of race walk events and holds regular VRWC Club Championships in the following categories: Under 9, Under 12, Under 15, Open Age, and Masters (Women 40+, Men 40+). The VRWC invites any persons new to the sport of racewalking to participate in our club events as an unjudged competitor. The club assists Athletics Victoria to conduct the Victorian Road Walking Championships. The club also assists Athletics Victoria to conduct the Athletics Australia Road Walking Championships when they are allocated to Melbourne. COACHING Specialized coaching in race walking technique can be arranged for all levels from beginner to advanced. Qualified coaches conduct seminars. Contact: Mark Donohoo, VRWC Club Coach mdonahoo@optusnet.com.au JUDGING AT VRWC EVENTS All VRWC championship races are conducted in accordance with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Rules 230 and 240. Walkers competing in club non-championship races may choose to be judged in one of two ways under full IAAF rules or under Club Rules. Club rules judge walkers on the very simple concept that the walker is walking to be best of his/her ability in a manner that does not give him/her an unfair advantage over other walkers. IAAF RULE 230 Race Walking Definition of Race Walking: 1. Race Walking is a progression of steps so taken that the walker makes contact with the ground, so that no visible (to the human eye) loss of contact occurs. The advancing leg shall be straightened (i.e. not bent at the knee) from the moment of first contact with the ground until the vertical upright position. The definition is to be read in conjunction with sections 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 of Rule 230, printed in the current IAAF Handbook. Sections of IAAF Rule 240 Road Events are also applicable to Race Walking events. VRWC RULES VRWC numbers are issued to all VRWC financial members and are to be worn in all VRWC races, along with the correct VRWC club uniform. Competitors must wear racing numbers on the front and back of their uniform top. If required, temporary club numbers are available from the Race Secretary. VRWC members must wear their first claim AV Club Uniform and their current AV registration number in all Athletics Victoria championships. VRWC members compete in Racewalking Australia events as part of the Racewalking Victoria team and must compete in the appropriate Racewalking Victoria uniform. Check in for all races is in the VRWC Clubrooms, Middle Park Bowling Club Complex. Age groups for all VRWC races will be taken from the start of the club financial year, namely 1st October. All walkers must generally register 30 minutes before the start time of their event. For Saturday afternoon events, a 2PM race registration cutoff is enforced. XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

58 ATHLETICS VICTORIA AFFILIATES CANTEEN The canteen is available at the conclusion of all races. Hot and cold food and drinks are available. Money from the canteen helps support the club. VRWC: CLUB FEES ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (due 1st October) Senior: $35.00 Under 20: $25.00 Under 16: $15.00 Associate/Officials: $35.00 Family membership (2 adults and any number of children): $85.00 Family membership (1 adult and any number of children): $70.00 Family membership (Any number of children): $40.00 RACE FEES VRWC Club Races Financial members: $ 5.00 Non financial: $ 8.00 Families: $12.00 VRWC Championships Financial members: $ 7.00 Non financial: $10.00 Families: $15.00 POINTS COMPETITIONS (2017 WINTER SEASON) Some races during the winter season are called Point Races. Point races include Handicap points and Actual Time points. Each athlete who is financial and has previously walked the distance or a comparable distance in the last 12 months will be given a handicap time. Points are then awarded. Non-members or unfinancial members will be permitted to start in these races, but will not receive points. Walkers competing under Club Rules are not eligible to earn Handicap or Actual Time points. ATHLETICS VICTORIA & ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA EVENTS While Athletics Victoria and Athletics Australia championships and trials may be held at Albert Park, VRWC do not handle entry forms for these events. Athletics Victoria is the normal point of contact for all such events. In each case, there should be a specific entry form available and entries will close up to 9 days before the event. Competitors must contact the Athletics Victoria Office, obtain and fill in the requisite entry form and return it with due payment before the closing date. As in all such cases, the details on the entry form may differ from the above guidelines and the onus is on the individual competitor to ensure that all is in place by the due date. VRWC normally try to have copies of such entry forms at the club as an aid to members. A family race entry rate is available to any family of 3 or more financial members. Non-members may pay the reduced financial member rate for the first race they attend but are required to pay the higher non financial rate for subsequent races. 56 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

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60 CLUB CONTACTS NAME CODE WEBSITE REGION Albury Athletics ALB Country Orange Athletics Chilwell CHI Country Green Athletics Essendon ESS Metro Yellow Athletics Nunawading ANW googlegroups.com anw.nlac.asn.au Metro White Athletics Waverley AWA Metro White Ballarat Harriers Athletic Club BHA Country Black Ballarat YCW Harriers Athletic Club BYC Country Black Bellarine Athletics T & F Club BEL ebauer@ncable.net.au Country Green Bendigo Harriers Athletic Club BGO ejb1962@hotmail.com Country Purple Bendigo University Athletic Club BEU buacunipride@gmail.com Country Purple Box Hill Athletic Club BOH info@boxhillathleticclub.org Metro White Brunswick Athletic Club BWK ronda342@vegas.com.au Metro Yellow Casey Cardinia Athletics CCA secretary@caseycardiniaaths.org.au Metro Blue Coburg Harriers Athletic Club COB sec@coburgharriers.org.au Metro Yellow Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club COL griffiths.stephen.r@edumail.vic.gov.au Metro Red Corio Athletic Club COR lou1960@optusnet.com.au Country Green Dandenong Springvale Athletics DSA david@linensnthings.com.au Metro Blue Deakin Athletic Club DKN ian.blanchonette@csiro.au sites.google.com/site/deakin athletics/home Country Green Diamond Valley Athletic Club DIV secretary@valleyaths.org Metro Red Doncaster Athletic Club DAC doncaster.athletics@gmail.com Metro Red Eaglehawk Athletic Club EAG terryhicks18@yahoo.com.au Country Purple Eureka Athletic Club EKA rodgriffin1953@gmail.com Country Black Frankston Athletic Club FKN frankstonathletics@hotmail.com Metro Blue Geelong Guild Athletic Club GLG registrarggac@yahoo.com.au Country Green Gippsland Athletic Club GPA secretary@gippslandathletics.com.au Country Grey Glenhuntly Athletic Club GHY hunteraths@gmail.com Metro Blue Ivanhoe Harriers Athletic Club IVA info@ivanhoeharriers.org.au Metro Red 58 XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK 2017

61 CLUB CONTACTS NAME CODE WEBSITE REGION Keilor St Bernards Athletic Club KSB Metro Yellow Knox Athletic Club KNA Metro Blue Maccabi Athletic Club MAC Metro Blue Malvern Harriers Athletic Club MAL Metro White Melbourne University Athletic Club MUU Metro Yellow Mentone Athletic Club MEN Metro Blue Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club MPA Metro Blue Old Melburnians Athletic Club OLM Metro White Old Scotch Collegians Athletic Club OSC Metro White Old Xaverians Athletic Club OLX Metro White Preston Athletic Club PTN Metro Red Richmond Harriers Athletic Club RIC Metro Red Ringwood Athletic Club RWD Metro White Sandringham Athletic Club SAN Metro Blue South Bendigo Athletic Club SBE Country Purple South Coast Athletics SCA Country Grey South Melbourne Athletic Club SME southmelbourneathleticclub.org.au Metro Yellow St Kevin's Amateur Athletic Club STK Metro White St Stephens Harriers Athletic Club SSH ststephensharriers.com Metro White Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club TRH Country Grey Victorian Masters Athletic Club VMA Metro White Wellington Athletic Club WEL Country Grey Wendouree Athletic Club WEN Country Black Western Athletics WES Metro Yellow Whittlesea City Athletic Club WCA Metro Red Williamstown Athletic Club WTN Metro Yellow Wodonga Athletic Club WOD Country Orange Wyndham Track and Field Club WYN Metro Yellow Yarra Ranges Athletics YRA Metro White XCR 17 SERIES HANDBOOK

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63 ATHLETICS VICTORIA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OVER THE XCR 17 SEASON