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Athletics club gets ready for summer



Yarra Ranges Athletics held the first of two ‘come and try’ days at a sunny Morrison Reserve on Saturday morning.

Enthusiastic athletes and parents made the most of the informal play on the athletics equipment.

A mix of returning athletes and many new to the club enjoyed the morning that was made even better by a free barbecue and $1 coffees.

The club will hold a second come and try day on the morning of Grand Final Day (28 September). Go to the website for more details or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

A save the date for 16 November, the Yarra Ranges Athletics 50th anniversary celebration cocktail evening at Eastern Golf Club.

Tickets are now available via the club website.

The next club event is the Athletics Victoria XCR Tan Relays on 21 September. Entry is open to any athletes, not just registered athletes.

To find out more about the relay event email av@yarrarangesathletics.org.au

The club wished Zoe Clarke the best of luck as she prepares to represent Victoria at the Australian Primary School Sport Track & Field Championships in Darwin this week.

The summer season is also fast approaching with opening rounds on 5 October.

Registration is open for both Little Athletics (lavic.com.au) and the senior team via Athletics Victoria (athsvic.org.au).

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check the club out on Facebook.

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