Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics bags 17 medals at regional relay

MEMBERS of Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre have participated in the region relay carnival at Newport Park Athletics Track.

The young athletes took home seven gold, four silver and six bronze medals.

The winning teams have automatically progressed to the state relay championships, which will be held at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December in conjunction with Athletics Victoria.

More teams are expected to progress following the finalisation of results.

“Our senior kids competed really well,” committee member Linda Thompson said.

“I’ve been advised by their coach that there’s a possibility that he could have over 15 teams go through to state going by what other regions have run.

“I think our senior athletes will be well represented at the state championships.”

The competition occurred on Saturday 22 November and the centre sent 56 teams comprised of 71 athletes.

“That was a great contingent of athletes participating in the relays this year,” Ms Thompson said.

“Their sportsmanship on the day was a credit to them and there was a really good team spirit for Bacchus Marsh.”