Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

Little Aths returned to its regular Saturday morning competition after the Region Relays last week. Athletes were greeted with a tail wind and took advantage, recording some quick times.

Five new Centre records were set during the morning’s competition. In the Under 17s, Sam White broke three records; the 800 metres, 110m hurdles and the 100 metres, while teammate Emma Stewart claimed the Under 17 800 metres record. Anni Clarke has been rewarded for her training efforts, increasing her own Under 11 Discus record, with a new distance and big PB of 24.21 metres.

Athletes are continuing to improve at a vast rate, with a whopping 485 PBs recorded for the meet. Darley Bakehouse PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Isabella Tiricola, Anni Clarke, Liam Way and Eni Olaitan after recording PBs in all their events. Bacchus Marsh Domino’s Pizza awards were presented to Rachael Baker and Evie Taylor.

During the week Little Athletics Victoria released progressions for the State Relay Championships to be held at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday 16 December.

BMLAC will be represented by the following 13 teams – Mixed 4x100m Under 09, Girls 4x100m Under 10, Girls 4x200m Under 10, Girls Medley Under 10, Girls 4x100m Under 11, Girls 4x200m Under 11, Girls Medley Under 11, Mixed 4x100m Under 11, Mixed 4x100m Under 14, Mixed 4x200m Under 14, Boys 4x100m Under 15, Boys 4x200m Under 15, Boys Medley Under 17.

This Saturday’s BMLAC meet will be program 3 and Eagles Club are on set-up duty at 7.30am at Masons Lane.