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Melville Roar Athletic Club

Locality: Booragoon

Address: Len Shearer Reserve 6154 Booragoon, WA, Australia

Website: http://melvilleroar.com

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25.01.2022 !!! Confirming - CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING this week plus extra session !!! Cross Country training will run on Wed 28/4 as normal however *** PARENTS Pls wear your masks at drop off & pick up & wait in your cars during the session as spectators are not permitted this week ***... Wed weekly training details: > Arrive at 4.20pm for a 4.30pm prompt start > At Piney Lakes Reserve (grass area adjacent to Murdoch Drive entry/carpark) Coach Jenna will run the U7s-U10s session Coach Ross will run the U11+ session New Mon Weekly Sessions (starting 3/5): > Arrive at 4.20pm for a 4.30pm prompt start > At Piney Lakes Reserve Coach Ross will run the session (U7+) NB This will be a shorter session as race distance time trials only Pls note all participants MUST be Melville athletes who have registered for the Winter Season

25.01.2022 Summer evnts training clinic in the July school holiday ...

24.01.2022 Your Centre needs your help now !!! In preparation for the new Summer Season there's lots of planning and organising going on behind the scenes & we'd like to continue improving what we can offer to our members. In order to achieve this we urgently need to fill the remaining Centre roles. The following positions are currently vacant:... - Canteen Manager This is an Exec Committee position and responsible for managing and running the canteen during our competition days - Seniors Manager This is an Exec Committee position and responsible for supporting our senior athletes who participate in the Go for 2 and 5 competitions - First Aid Officer Responsible for managing our first aid supplies and service during our competition days These roles are all crucial to the successful running of our Centre and support of our athletes so please dont delay or be shy in coming forward if you can assist and are interested in filling one of these roles. Full training & support will be available as individuals who have previously been in these roles are still active in our Centre. Should you have any questions or wish to express your interest please email [email protected] by Sun 30/8. Thanks in advance MAC Executive Committee

24.01.2022 Results for our Little Athletics competition on Sat 1/2 are now available via your familys Results HQ account. Any queries please contact [email protected]

24.01.2022 Just a reminder that this Saturday is the first Cross Country run for 2020! It will be held at Lake Gwelup Reserve with the first race commencing at 1pm. All athletes must wear their age badge, registration number and Coles badge. This season athletes of all ages will be permitted to wear their club singlet if they do not have a Melville singlet.... I look forward to seeing you at the event. Jodie McArthur Winter Officer

24.01.2022 We regret to advise, as a result of the update below, we will not be commencing any training for Cross Country until further notice.

23.01.2022 WINTER COMPETITION - Current draft Calendar of Events is available via: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/aw-events/winter/ Pls see previous communications for full details:... - Registrations for Winter Season are now open - Cross Country training commences tomorrow (Wed 21/4) NB: Athletes must be registered for the Winter Season to participate in Competitions &/or Training See more

22.01.2022 REGISTRATIONS for Little Athletics in our new Summer Season (2020-21) are OPEN. Please see attached for initial details and contact info ...

22.01.2022 We are happy to announce that cross country training will begin on Wednesday 8th July at Piney Lakes. Athletes will be required to be signed in prior to each session starting - please arrive at 4.15pm each week to facilitate this. Training will then run from 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Please bring a water bottle and a jumper. ... The winter season will commence on 4th July, with a road walking event and the first cross country event will be held on 25th July. You will have received an email from Athletics West with full details of how this modified season will run. We would encourage you to read it thoroughly as you will need to register in advance for EACH event should you wish to compete.

21.01.2022 Final call if you want a State Relays T ...

21.01.2022 REMINDER!!! **WA Little Athletics Combined Events Championships** SAT & SUN 21st & 22nd November 2020... NOMINATIONS CLOSE TONIGHT @11.59pm Entry is open to Little Athletics Members in the Under 11 - Under 17 age groups. Please note this is a combined events competition, meaning athletes need to compete in all events. Competition events will be held as prescribed by the Athletics West Little Athletics Program Rules of Competition. Please note this event will be utilising a Call Room for all athletes. Day 1: Under 11 - Under 13 Boys & Under 14 - Under 17 Girls and Boys Day 2: Under 11 - Under 13 Girls & Under 14 - Under 17 Girls and Boys This year the Under 15 and Under 16 Boys Little Athletics Heptathlon will feature the 200m instead of the 100m to provide a better transition opportunity to senior competition. Under 15 to Under 17 Women from both Little Athletics and the Senior competition will compete together but will have separate results as well as the Under 15 and Under 16 boys from both Little Athletics and Senior competition will compete together but have separate results. REGISTER HERE: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/79490/ Saturday Draft Timetable: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au//fil/somg2fgyrdob6skl.pdf Sunday Draft Timetable: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au//fil/r5zj8fmaiqkmuojt.pdf More Information: https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/79476/

21.01.2022 2020 WA STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2020 7.30AM - 1.30PM KINGS PARK, PERTH... We are excited to announce the 2020 WA State Cross Country Championships, traditionally held at Alderbury Reserve, are set for a change of venue for 2020. The Championships award the State cross country titles for open and age-group events for both able-bodied and para athletes, and act as the selection event for the WA State Team for the 2020 Australian Cross Country Championships. The course provides a new challenge to runners at any level, with the picturesque trails of Kings Park offering mixed surfaces in a hilly loop with an open, down-hill finish setting the scene for thrilling end to each event. The course is spectator-friendly, and finished in the family friendly May Drive Parklands, where our finishers will be recognised and medals awarded. Entries are now open, with age-group, open, para and new all-comers races offering races for participants of all ages and abilities. Visit the Athletics West Website for event Information & registration 25 July 2020 Upcoming: Cross Country Event 1 (Scratch start) Lake Gwelup Reserve / Hamersley LAC Races for both Little Athletics members, Open and Masters athletes. Athletics West WA Athletics Stadium Herb Elliot Drive, Mt. Claremont WA 6010 [email protected]

21.01.2022 Were keen to employ additional coaches to expand our summer events coaching offerings. Please share the details below with anyone who may be appropriate and interested ...

20.01.2022 2020 Winter season news.

20.01.2022 *** Little As - MELVILLE SINGLETS purchasing *** These will be available (see Brett) at our comp on Fri night 7/2 Cash only & $35 ea... - If youre competing at State Combined Event Champs (U11-17s) on Sat 8/2 &/ Sun 9/2 youll need a Melville Singlet - If youre competing at Zone Champs (U9-115s) on Sat 15/2 &/ Sun 16/2 youll need a Melville Singlet (U7s & 8s can compete at Zones in their Club singlet) Fri night will be the ONLY opportunity to purchase the singles prior to these two state events

19.01.2022 Senior competition this week is on Wednesday night. Entries close Monday 16th at 11.59pm.

18.01.2022 2020 Australian Track & Field Championships The Australian Track and Field Championships will take place at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre in Homebush, NSW, from 21 - 29 March, 2020. The Championships will see Under 15 through to Under 18 competition from 21 - 24 March, while the Under 14, Under 20, and Open age groups will compete from 26 - 29 March (with the exception of the Open 1500m which will begin preliminary rounds on 24 March). ... Athlete entries will close at 11.59pm, Sunday 1 March and nominations can be lodged via the Australian Championships tab (under Participate on our website) or via the direct link HERE. Please read the following selection criteria before lodging your nomination. All athletes who meet at least one of the following two criteria may submit a nomination for the Australian Track and Field Championships; 1. Achieved a place (first, second, or third) at the 2020 WA Coles State Track and Field Championships 2. Achieved the Athletics Australia Entry Standard for their nominated event(s) If you wish to submit additional entries after you have completed an initial entry and paid the WA State Team Levy, please contact Alex Dreyer on [email protected] for access to the Additional Entries portal. For further information, please visit our website. Please do not hesitate to contact the Athletics WA office should you have any queries. Athletics WA

18.01.2022 *** LITTLE ATHS - Centre Windup Reminder *** To celebrate another summer season please see attached flyer with further details for our Centre Windup (incls Awards & AGM)

18.01.2022 It is with regret that Athletics Australia have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Australian Track & Field Championships for Senior, Under 20 and Para athlet...es. Due to the threat of the coronavirus the Championships were originally postponed, but with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Paralympics and Under 20 World Championships being officially postponed and in efforts to try and flatten the curve of the pandemic the Australian Championships are now cancelled. https://www.athletics.com.au//2020-australian-track-field/ #thisisathletics

17.01.2022 Results for our Little Athletics competition on Sat 1/2 are now available via your family's Results HQ account. Any queries please contact [email protected]

17.01.2022 WINTER COMPETITION - MELVILLE ROAR SINGLETS Melville Roar Singlets will be available to purchase prior to Cross Country training this Wed as follows: - Wed 12 May from 4pm to 5pm... - Piney Lakes Reserve, Murdoch Drive carpark - Cost is $35 per singlet please bring correct cash only (no card payment) NB: This will be the only opportunity to purchase singlets prior to the Winter Season starting - ALL our Winter Athletes participating in Road Walking or Cross Country competitions are required to wear their Melville Roar singlet when competing

16.01.2022 Melville Athletics Seniors Committee. In preparation for the new season we are looking for people to get involved and help out on the Seniors Committee. Some of the key roles include secretary and registration officer. Both roles require very little effort but are essential for Communication with our senior members.... If you can spare some time, please come to our next Seniors Committee meeting on Monday 17th August at 7PM at the Dome, Deepwater Point (100 The Esplanade Mt Pleasant).

15.01.2022 Last Strive competition for the year, entries close tomorrow!

14.01.2022 !!! EXECUTIVE OFFICER role with Melville Athletics Centre !!! We’re now recruiting for our paid, part time Executive Officer role. This is a flexible, family friendly position which is integral in the efficient operation of our Centre. If you or someone you know is interested we look forward to receiving your application by 23/5/21.... Details: https://melvilleroar.com//u/2021/05/EO-Advert-May-2021.pdf

14.01.2022 Updated important information for State T&F Relays for this Saturday (AW have also emailed to members) Please watch & read the detail! Relays are a very busy comp & there are other events at the adjacent stadiums... - bringing your own shade is highly recommended - plan to arrive at least 1hr before your call room opening time - and enjoy! Good luck to all our athletes who are competing

14.01.2022 WA Coles State Track & Field Championships The 2020 WA Coles State Track & Field Championships will be contested on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2020. A reminder that registrations close Monday 17 February at midday. ... To compete at the 2020 Coles WA State Track & Field Championships, athletes must be a member of Athletics WA (independent or affiliated club member) or for interstate guests, a member of the respective state association. A Championship entry fee of $10 is applicable, plus $15 per event. The Draft Timetable, Rules and Regulations and Selection Policy for the 2020 Australian Athletics Championships can be found on the AWA Website. Please do not hesitate to contact the Athletics WA office by phone or email [email protected] should you have any queries. Athletics in WA

13.01.2022 Invite your friends along for some extra Athletics in the school hols ...

12.01.2022 REMINDER: Cross country training will begin tomorrow, Wed 8th July, at Piney Lakes. Athletes will be required to be signed in prior to each session starting - please arrive at 4.15pm each week to facilitate this. Training will then run from 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Please bring a water bottle and a jumper.

12.01.2022 * LAWA State Combined Event Championships * CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented athletes that competed at this event last weekend. Were proud to announce that Melville was the runner up Centre (placed behind Belmont & ahead of Kingsway).... Its a very challenging event being a Pentathlon for U11-13s & Heptathlon for U14-17s. Special mention to our athletes who achieved the following medals - U15B - Bronze - Jack - U14G - Silver - Taya - U13B - Silver - Angus - U13G - Gold - Kaelan - U11B - Gold - Daniel & Silver - James

12.01.2022 New Summer Season (20-21) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION INCENTIVE Register for Little Athletics with Melville Athletics Centre by Sun 27th Sept & go into the draw to win your rego fee !!! Ts & Cs... - Entries open 8.00 WST Sat 5 September 2020 & close 22.00 WST Sun 27 September 2020 NB Registrations will remain open after the competition has closed - The winning athlete will be chosen at random at 12.00 noon Mon 28 September 2020 (via random number generator) - There is one prize being the refund of fees paid for the winning athlete ($230 or $240) - Winner will be notified via email of parent primary contact - Prize must be claimed within 7 days or will be redrawn - The prize will be paid via bank transfer to the account advised by the parent/guardian of the winning athlete - Children/athletes of Committee Members (Executive Committee or Club Managers) are ineligible to win - Prize for Kidsport voucher holders will be limited to their out of pocket registration fee Dont wait any longer ... Get your registrations in now for a change to win!

12.01.2022 2020 WA Coles State Championships The 2020 WA Coles State Track & Field Championships will be contested on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2020. To compete at the 2020 Coles WA State Track & Field Championships, athletes must be a member of Athletics WA (independent or affiliated club member) or for interstate guests, a member of the respective state association. A Championship entry fee of $10 is applicable, plus $15 per event.... The Draft Timetable, Rules and Regulations and Selection Policy for the 2020 Australian Athletics Championships can be found on the Athletics WA website. Please do not hesitate to contact the Athletics WA office by phone or email [email protected] should you have any queries.

11.01.2022 Go for 2 & 5 Track and Field Season- Program D, Wednesday 26th February. Registration for event closes at Mon 24 Feb 2020 12:00PM.

11.01.2022 A great opportunity for those wanting to kick start their Summer Athletics Event training ...

11.01.2022 Check Athletics West website for details. Entries close 2nd December.

11.01.2022 Athletics West has released the 2020/21 Draft timetable for both Senior and Little Athletics. Go to the Athletics West website and view in calendar.

11.01.2022 Happy Easter! We hope you have a fantastic Easter from home with plenty of chocolate and fun with your family.

10.01.2022 Little Athletics WA Combined State Championships photos are now online! head to our website to browse or purchase :) http://www.aussiesinaction.com.au/albums/ EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL FRIDAY 21ST FEB!

10.01.2022 ### REMINDER ### Due to the WA Little Athletics Combined Events Championships running this weekend there is no Melville LAC Competition on Sat. Our next competition is on Sat 28/11... Good luck to all our athletes competing at the Combined Events Championships!

10.01.2022 *** TRAINING REMINDER *** - Tues Training at Len Shearer U12+ Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps & Throws Including fortnightly HJ for U11+ this week (4 Feb)

07.01.2022 Further info for Winter Season ...

07.01.2022 Happy New Year All! Hope you're ready & keen to get back to Athletics ... TRAINING STARTING * Tue Training for U11+ starts again tomorrow - Tues 12/1 5.00pm @ Len Shearer... * Middle Distance Training for U11+ starts again this week - Wed 13/1 4.30pm @ Len Shearer & from Mon 18/1 4.30pm @ Piney Lakes (no session 20/1) NEXT COMPETITION * Twilight on Wed 20/1 (Program 2)

06.01.2022 Winter Families ... Your Centre needs YOU !!! WINTER MANAGER Vacant Committee Position With Winter Season competitions commencing soon, in order to support our athletes, we’re keen to fill our vacant Winter Manager position ASAP.... This is an Executive Committee position that liaises with Athletics West (AW) to support our athletes competing in the Winter Season. As the position is currently vacant we have already advised AW that Melville will not be hosting any events this year so the role involves simply supporting our members (responding to general winter queries) & distributing information ie a very valuable yet simple role for anyone who has participated in the Winter Season. Handover will be provided by our outgoing Winter Manager & ongoing support from the Executive Committee. We would appreciate a parent/family stepping up to fill this position so that we can continue to support our Winter athletes. Please submit your nomination to [email protected] ASAP (& preferably no later than Sun 9/5). Thanks in advance!

05.01.2022 Update for Senior Athletes.

05.01.2022 We are pleased to share our new brand as Little Athletics WA and Athletics WA unify as Athletics West. Visit https://www.athleticswest.com.au//a-new-brand-for-athleti/ to read on.

04.01.2022 Your Centre needs your help now !!! In preparation for the new Summer Season theres lots of planning and organising going on behind the scenes & wed like to continue improving what we can offer to our members. In order to achieve this we urgently need to fill the remaining Centre roles. The following positions are currently vacant:... - Canteen Manager This is an Exec Committee position and responsible for managing and running the canteen during our competition days - Seniors Manager This is an Exec Committee position and responsible for supporting our senior athletes who participate in the Go for 2 and 5 competitions - First Aid Officer Responsible for managing our first aid supplies and service during our competition days These roles are all crucial to the successful running of our Centre and support of our athletes so please dont delay or be shy in coming forward if you can assist and are interested in filling one of these roles. Full training & support will be available as individuals who have previously been in these roles are still active in our Centre. Should you have any questions or wish to express your interest please email [email protected] by Sun 30/8. Thanks in advance MAC Executive Committee

04.01.2022 Little Aths ... Anyone leave / loose at cap at Zones last weekend???

04.01.2022 To our wonderful families and amazing athletes ... Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Stay safe and enjoy the festive season & holidays with your loved ones. See you all in 2021To our wonderful families and amazing athletes ... Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Stay safe and enjoy the festive season & holidays with your loved ones. See you all in 2021

03.01.2022 ### PARENT ROSTERS ### WA Little Athletics Combined Events Championships SAT & SUN 21st & 22nd November 2020... Parent rosters have been emailed to all nominated athletes (1 roster per athlete required) Pls pick your slot by 6pm Thurs 19/11 or slots will be allocated at random to you Thank you!

03.01.2022 Little Aths ... last call to reclaim your belongings from the overflowing lost property tub - all items will be disposed of after our Centre Champs

02.01.2022 Australian Junior Track & Field Championships cancelled and Australian Senior Championships postponed. Athletics Australia have taken the decision to cancel t...he 2020 Australian Junior (U14-U18) Track & Field Championships, which will not be re-scheduled and have postponed the 2020 Australian Senior (U20, Open and Para) Track & Field Championships to a date or dates to be determined. With the current threat of coronavirus impacting the health and welfare of Australians, Athletics Australia has today taken guidance from the Australian & State Governments (COAG) and other health authorities. This decision is in line with todays recommendation that non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people should not proceed. https://www.athletics.com.au//2020-australian-track-field/ #thisisathletics

02.01.2022 Reminder Entries close 11.59pm tonight for the last seniors competition for the year!

01.01.2022 We're keen to employ additional coaches to expand our summer events coaching offerings. Please share the details below with anyone who may be appropriate and interested ...

01.01.2022 Good luck to all our Melville Roar Athletes competing in the State Championships this weekend in both cross country and road walking!

01.01.2022 Good luck to all our athletes competing today! Thanks to our coaches & parents on roster