Little Aths – Championship Day

The Bacchus Marsh Little Athletic Centre celebrated the end of season on Saturday with their Championship Day.
The weather definitely put the athletes to the test as they tackled the strong, swirling winds along with freezing temperatures. The morning session was conducted without interruption, although the black clouds lingered above. The afternoon session got underway but wasn’t long before the clouds opened, and competition was delayed for a short period. The blue skies soon appeared enabling the remainder of the program to be finalised. Athletes managed to complete their 5 favourite events, and many were rewarded; with the first 3 placegetters in each event presented with a medal.
After completion of events all athletes and supporters joined together for the Centre presentations. 10-year Little Athletics Victoria service awards were presented to Hayley Spargo and Jesse Bullard. 7-year service awards were presented to Keira Bresnan, Tansy Seymour, Summer Brigham, Lachlan Goodman, Kira Watts, Ava Conroy, Tyrah Doyle, Darcy Drew, Murphy Harrington, Caitlin Mai, Eliza Schembri, Matilda Schembri, Kira Watts. Emma Smith, Jade Smith and Nate Sadhai are still waiting on certificates from LAVic.
Life Membership – Paul Miesen.
Paul has been on the BMLAC Committee for 10 years filling the following roles – Public Relations and Publicity, Registrar, Track & Field Coordinator and most recently Secretary. During this time Paul has also been a Centre Relay Coach, Cross Country Rabbit, coordinated training sessions, assisted with set up and officiated as Chief at Region Track & Field and Relay Championships.
Over the past 18 years Paul has supported his 5 children through Little Aths at Bacchus Marsh and proudly saw each of them Captain our Centre.
Distinguished Service Award – Mick Downes.
Mick has been actively involved at the Centre over the past 10 years. Mick was Liaison Officer on the Committee for 2 years. He has set up our weekly competition every week since 2010, as well as setting up the Cross-Country courses for the past 5 years. Mick has always officiated at Discus since his daughter Kayla commenced at BMLAC in 2009 and has acted as Discus Chief for the past 5 years.

2018/19 BMLAC SEASON AWARD WINNERS
BOYS GIRLS
UNDER 6 William Chamberlain Eve Griffith
Runner Up Beau Graham Heidi Szymanski

UNDER 7 Harrison Lovett Billie Del Mastro
Runner Up Lenny Closter Mackenzie Quick

UNDER 8 Tristan Attard Myah Estlick
Runner Up Elliot Banigo Lillian Roberts

UNDER 9 Deegan Doyle Charlie Del Mastro
Runner Up Nicholas Mai Tanae Grero

UNDER 10 Nicholas Ide Evie White
Runner Up Oliver Quick Ellie Conroy

UNDER 11 Alex Lloyd Evie Ducas
Runner Up Murphy Harrington Shameka Grero

UNDER 12 Mitchell Wells Emma Stewart
Runner Up Rohan Sayers Reegan Sabo

UNDER 13 Jonas Cukavac Danielle Ide
Runner Up Jez Baker-Radford Emma Smith

UNDER 14 Nate Sadhai Tamara Henry
Runner Up Hayden Lloyd Caitlin Mai

UNDER 15 Jesse Bullard Zoe Wells

UNDER 16 Solomon Miesen Kayla Downes
Runner Up Oliver Cukavac Zara Sadhai

Junior Champions William Chamberlain Billie Del Mastro
Intermediate Champions Nicholas Ide Emma Stewart
Senior Champions Jesse Bullard Tamara Henry

Encouragement Awards
JUNIOR Lachlan Blawuciak
INTERMEDIATE Jenay Altay
SENIOR Ruby Payne

The Jim Lilburne Award – Nelson Banigo
(Most outstanding 100m Runner)

The Wayne Arnold Award – Evie Ducas
(Most outstanding High Jumper)
The Egg Board Shield – Dolphins
Champion Club)
The Troy Lorensini Award – Lachlan Simons
The Trevor Lyne Award – Alex Lloyd
(Most outstanding Triple Jumper)
Most Improved Athlete – Beau Graham