The Victorian Country championships for 2024 are done and dusted. Thankfully the Ballarat weather was kind to the athletes, not too hot or cold!
The club was represented by a small team consisting of Zaria Dalton (U/16 Women), Jack Doderico (Open Men), Stuart Dalton (40+ Men) and Simon Van Baalen (Open and 50+ Men).
Zaria had 2 great runs in the 100m (4th) and 200m (5th). This is her first countries in U/16 age group, so 2025 is looking promising for her after another 12 months of racing experience and development.
Jack is getting back into racing and aiming to get back into peak form. He had good runs in the 400m and 800m and achieved the target times he set for himself.
Stuart had a solid weekend, with an excellent Bronze medal and comp pb in the 40+ discus. He followed this up with a 5th place in the 40+ hammer, just out of the placings.
Simon Van Baalen had a very successful championships. Winning 2 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals from his 8 events.
The highlights being the 2 golds in 50+ Hammer and Discus, with 2 comp pb's and breaking the 2 championship records.
The Victorian Country Championship is a great, fun event each year and the small team represented our club with pride.
Congratulations to all on what you've managed to achieve.
