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The Victorian Cross Country League
Since its inception in 1933, the Victorian Cross Country League has conducted cross country events throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area over distances of five kilometres to ten miles. The Victorian Cross Country League welcomes new members, with free first year registration and competitive racing. If you do not wish to register you are welcome to run on a casual basis as a 'fun runner'.
We race most Sunday mornings from May through to September, over a variety of surfaces and compete for trophies, sashes and prize money. We cater for all ages, and with a handicap system, all competitors have a winning chance. For more information or to join, contact us.
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Haighy for President
Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
After a long season and a few near misses David Haigh raced away with the Presidents Handicap at Westerfolds Park on Sunday. David stated his intentions from the start and throwing caution to the wind, raced hard with the leaders in the sealed handicap. At the three kilometer mark David was clearly the one to beat and eventually won by forty four seconds.Davids win came on the back of a third at the Police Paddocks and a second at Westgate. Although Haighs win was not unexpected the surprise of the day came from runner-up Joel Donnar who ran his best race of the season, his first with the club. Joel with plenty of improvement to come should develope into a quality backmarker in the years to come. In third place,six seconds away, was the ever consistent Lisa Roberts, who must surely be the most improved runner for the season. In fourth and fifth place were Olivia Findlay and Tony Parsons who also enjoyed a very busy and consistent season, competing in all races this season. Tony Parsons was also the winner of the Ted Paulin over 40's sash.The fastest time awards went to David Spence and Craig Harris,with Corina kapusta taking the ladies award. Colin Wight,another with a very good season behind him won the novice award.
The presentation night tickets are available from Lyn McKenzie and payment would appreciated as soon as possible.
The AGM is to be held at the Mckinnon Hotel on October 23rd,10am start.
Also event 14,the HHH 8k on August 14th,is to be run between the bridges opposite Olympic Park and not as advertised in the booklet.
Author: Brian Marantelli
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