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25.01.2022 Don't forget to check your emails and if interested in the offer submit your request no later than 6.00pm tonight.

25.01.2022 More Fantastic results for our YCW walkers at State Championships - all with season bests, 4 PB's & 3 medals !! 3rd Alanna Peart Open Women 22:45 (27sec PB) 4th Jemma Peart Open Women 24:35 7th Fraser Saunder Open Men 22:50 (14sec PB)... 2nd Scott Peart U16 Men 15:15 (13sec PB) 2nd Charlotte MacDonell U14 Women 19:05 (1:05 PB) and a handy throw in the field events too. Keep up the great work walkers, coaches and support teams!!

24.01.2022 Who,When,Where Skipping forward a few years with this weeks photo..... Who can you pick? What was the race?... What year are we in? See more

22.01.2022 The BRAC canteen is having a sale of stock as it is unlikely that there will be any track competitions any time soon. They have the following stock available for purchase: Gatorade $2.50 each, expiry date Sept & Oct ... Orange, Berry, Grape, Watermelon, Blue Bolt No sugar coke $0.70c each Juices $0.60c each, expiry date range from Sept-Nov Apple, Apple Blackcurrant, Orange Iced Tea $2.00 each, expiry date Sept & Oct Peach, Raspberry, Lemon Chips $1.00 each S&V, Twisties Lolly Bags Half Price Bagged Clouds Red & Blue, Fantasy belts, Raspberry twists. Assorted chocolate bars Half Price Several ice cream varieties Half Price If any of our YCW community would like to purchase any stock, please send us a message and we will get delivery/pick up/payment details to you.

22.01.2022 Another busy weekend for many of our athletes at state championships in Melbourne and Ballarat. Good luck to everyone competing!!

22.01.2022 Hi all it was a hot and windy morning this morning for our Wal Brown events Simon Tournier (29.03) won the Wal Brown 8km from Pat O'Leary jnr (29.32) and Ash Rogers (29.53)... Rex Brennan (15.42) was the winner of the 4km handicap with Micah Hickingbotham (16.11)2nd and Jacob Cheeseman (14.44) 3rd. The 1500m handicap was won by Paige Tuddenham from Blake O'Brien (6.03) and Emily O'Brien (5.50) If you still have a virtual run to do please send your run through before Sunday night. Full Results posted Monday

21.01.2022 Hi all just a reminder that you need to book on-line to run our 6km and other events tomorrow in Lucas, near Sienna Primary School If you can't make do the run in your own time and email it through as per the original post... https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit There are 10 spots in group 4 Time Table 1.00pm 6km only Group 1 1.05pm U6 300m 1.15pm U8 600m 1.35pm 1500m only Group 2 2.10pm 6000m / 1500m Group 3 2.45pm 3000m / 1500m Group 4

20.01.2022 What a great response we had to our last Who,When,Where post. Here’s another oldie to take you into your weekend. Enjoy reminiscing over Cross Country seasons gone by and memories made!

20.01.2022 Hi all some great pictures for our Fathers day runs and 35 runners. Click here to see all the results http://ballaratycw.com.au/RESULTS.php

19.01.2022 Hi all With any luck we are not far away from being able to race again in some sort of way. In the meantime this week is a virtual lap of the lake run.... Run 5.96k, 2k, or 1k. Email time and distance to [email protected] Have a great weekend

17.01.2022 CHANGES TO LLANBERRIS RESTRICTIONS! Morning all, With the Victorian governments recent changes of restrictions BRAC moves to version 4 of the BRAC Return To Pla...y Policy. The following changes to Llanberris use will now be observed: - Groups of 50 are now allowed inside the venue with a maximum capacity of 500 people. Groups must continue to be separate and not mingle with each other. - Masks are no longer required for outdoor activities unless social distancing can't be guaranteed. Athletes must have access to mask at all times regardless. - BRAC has now moved to QR Code technology as the preferred mode of contract tracing for all individuals using the facility. Each person needs to scan the code and enter their personal details. The athlete attendance form can still be submitted if you don't have access to a smart phone. The QR code is below. This link will take you to the fully updated BRAC Return To Play Policy. Changes highlighted in yellow. https://drive.google.com//1XB0UQ0AROhwQ8ASWRNRqhPi3S/view Exciting times for training at Llanberris Reserve! BRAC Committee

17.01.2022 As part of the ‘Leaders in Clubs’ segment, Athletics Victoria caught up with Ballarat YCW Harriers President, Ash Rogers. Club President since 2016, Rogers is p...roud of the club culture, Our club prides itself on the family-friendly and inclusive nature, with a big focus on participation no matter your experience or capabilities. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2HmYiIs

17.01.2022 Hi all 47 runners ended up competing over the weekend Andrew Lang took out the Walsh Family 6km from Joshua Ballinger and Pat O'Leary (21.02) who was also fastest by 3 seconds from David Grigg (21.05)... Georgina Mees (22.53) won the junior 6km handicap and was fastest female with junior Gretta Ashley (24.43) next fastest female Catherine Ashman won the U10 and U12 1500m handicap from Xxavier Ballinger and Riley Shillito Huon Anderson won the U8 600m from Cooper Tuddenham Click here for results http://ballaratycw.com.au/RESULTS.php

16.01.2022 Hi all This week we have our 2nd Club run with the Walsh Family 6km and associated events Lucas near Sienna primary School Distances U14 to Open 6km, U10 & U12 1500m, ... Please pay attention to the starting times below The first group will be 6km runners only and we are going to try and run U6 and U8 events while this group is out on the course as start and finish lines are slightly separated Runners have 2 Options as listed below - Complete a Virtual Run - Run in 1 of our 4 groups of 10 at different times It is important to note, as per Step 3 Guidelines Spectators are not allowed, except where they are supervising children or supporting players with additional needs. (More details are provided in the email sent out) Juniors U10 and above and seniors who intend to run must pre-book using this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit Time Table 1.00pm 6km only Group 1 1.05pm U6 300m 1.15pm U8 600m 1.35pm 1500m only Group 2 2.10pm 6000m / 1500m Group 3 2.45pm 3000m / 1500m Group 4 Option 1 Virtual Run Can’t make the club run Run the course before 5pm Sunday and email a picture of your run to [email protected]. You must supply GPS evidence of your run from your watch or phone. Option 2 Club Run All runs will be sealed handicaps As per above no spectators are allowed except for the U6 and U8 run where children might need support All competitors must have cleared the competition area before the next group enter the competition area. U10 and U12 1500m only this week More details about the return to sport can be read here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-regional... https://sport.vic.gov.au/.../Victorias-roadmap-for-sport...

16.01.2022 Exciting news for our Friday night junior athletes with the easing of restrictions last weekend slightly altering the way we run our season. Emails have been sent out this evening with updated information. All athletes that have competed this season will now be added into age groups ahead of Friday and will no longer need to pre-register.... New families still welcome, however registration forms will need to be submitted by Thursday evening to allow time for processing. Looking forward to another fantastic week of athletics.

16.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the amazing YCW Dad's we know. Have a fantastic day!

15.01.2022 Hi all a smaller than usual crowd this week for our Virtual Lap of the Lake. Well done to Pat O'Leary jnr on his first sub 20 Lap of the Lake.... Click here to see all the runners http://ballaratycw.com.au/RESULTS.php At this stage not sure what is happening this week. Keep an eye out Thursday for what we will be doing, if we are allowed to do anything different.

13.01.2022 Hi all should be a good morning for a run tomorrow, although maybe a little windy At this stage we have 1 spot left in the 11am 8km group, 1 spot in Group 3 4km and 5 spots in Group 4.... We will add an extra group once all the other groups are full Click here to book your spot https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit Time Table 11.00am 8km only Group 1 11.10am Group 2 U10 & U12 1500m 11.25am U8 800m 11.35am U6 300m 11.50am Group 3 4km 12.20pm Group 4 8km / 4km 12.30pm Group 5 8km / 4km (only if needed)

13.01.2022 REGIONAL VICTORIA MOVING TO STEP 3 With the government’s announcement that regional Victoria will be moving to Step 3 of the Dan Andrews Road Map, the BRAC Retu...rn To Play Policy changes once again. The major change is training groups of 10 people are permitted with a venue maximum of 20 people. We are awaiting confirmation from Athletics Victoria if part time coaches are allowed to coach with groups again. BRAC will update everybody when we find out. All the other rules and procedures still apply for using the facility. Links to everything you’ll need to use Llanberris are below: Booking Link https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScxDE4wqA-I7BaBXs/viewform Check Bookings https://docs.google.com//1Sh-JfYG0n09g9JhXoHw55Ub1Bh/edit Attendance Register Document https://docs.google.com//1LEMZPmss4L0_Cb2Aq5XMY8b6Cl/edit BRAC Return To Play Document https://drive.google.com//14zSUObL4mlWWNrQ-OSHsn1nso/view BRAC Committee

12.01.2022 After what seems like an eternity since we had a "normal" competition, we are somewhat optimistic that 2021 will allow us to run our usual Cross Country Program. We thought to get you all in the swing of it again that we would encourage everyone to dust off the red & white and meet up at Vic Park on Saturday morning (27th Feb) for a jog around at Park Run. 8.00am start.... Please check your email for more information!

12.01.2022 Hi all we ended up with 52 runners over the weekend for our 3km handicap at Lake Esmond Sarah Brennan (16.44) won the senior 3km handicap from Ben Fahy and David Grigg (9.49) who ran the fastest time... Micah Hickingbotham (11.10) won the junior 3km handicap from Gretta Ashley (11.39) and Alicia Buckland (12.50). Georgina Mees (10.51) was fastest female. Lachlan Anderson won the U10 and U12 1500m from Emily O'Brien and Olivia Hickingbotham. Evie Merlo and Amelia Hickingbotham won the U8 and U6 handicap events respectively Click here for all results http://ballaratycw.com.au/RESULTS.php Given the weather forecast for next week there is a change to the proposed event with the run now being a 6km from the Lucas track near Sienna PS.

11.01.2022 Hi all 42 runners braved the windy and blustery conditions on the Lake tonight. Mark Dainton (24.48) took out the Ern Dowling trophy while Sam Pearse (21.54) won the Brian Howlett Junior Lap of the Lake.... Simon Tournier and Ash Rogers were equal fastest with 20.25 while Eliza Lepair (26.33) was fastest female Archie Grant was the winner of the junior 1500m handicap. Full results will be posted Sunday night. Remember if you couldn't run tonight you can still send through your run before Sunday night

09.01.2022 A busy day for YCW at various competitions today. Kicking off early this morning at park run it was great to see so many YCW members out for a jog around and PBs for Eliza Lepair (also first female), Dean Watts and Lachlan Anderson. At Lakside for weekend two of state championships Samuel Blood ran a new 800m PB. Fraser Stott ran a very strong 200m and looked very impressive. Alicia Buckland is through to the 800m final on Sunday, along with many other lining up for the 3000...m events. At the Little A's Regionals great runs from Aria, Amy, Lenni and Chloe to claim gold and Jud claiming bronze. Keep shining YCW athletes - all your training is paying off!

09.01.2022 Emails have been sent out to club members this evening about a great shoe offer the committee has been given. Members are encouraged to check their emails for information.

09.01.2022 Who,When,Where No sun in Ballarat today but there certainly was for this photo!

09.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, Good news is that we will be persevering tonight with Friday Night Juniors! The radar is looking promising with a slight shower at 6pm only. See you all soon!

09.01.2022 AVSL round one events 60m 600m Discus Long jump... Remember points count for 4 events There is also a later session that commences at 5.00pm that has Hammer Pole Vault 3000m Entries close tonight - don’t miss out!

09.01.2022 Hi all we are excited to announce that in line with the movement to Step 3 restrictions we are starting our weekly runs again from this Saturday the 19th of September. Runners have 2 Options as listed below... - Complete a Virtual Run - Run in 1 of our 4 groups of 10 at different times It is important to note, as per Step 3 Guidelines Spectators are not allowed, except where they are supervising children or supporting players with additional needs. (More details are provided in the email sent out) Juniors U10 and above and seniors who intend to run must pre-book using this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit Time Table 10.00am 3000m / 1500m Group 1 10.25am U6 300m 10.35am U8 750m 10.45am 3000m / 1500m Group 2 11.15am 3000m / 1500m Group 3 11.45am 3000m / 1500m Group 4 Option 1 Virtual Run Can’t make the club run Run the course before 5pm Sunday and email a picture of your run to [email protected]. You must supply GPS evidence of your run from your watch or phone. Option 2 Club Run All runs will be sealed handicaps As per above no spectators are allowed except for the U6 and U8 run where children might need support All competitors must have cleared the competition area before the next group enter the competition area. U10 and U12 1500m only this week More details about the return to sport can be read here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-regional-vic https://sport.vic.gov.au//Victorias-roadmap-for-sport-and-

07.01.2022 What a great morning today for a run. 48 runners participated across 6 group in our Lake Esmond events Sarah Brennan won the senior 3km handicap Micah Hickingbotham won the junior 3km handicap Lachlan Anderson won junior 1.5km... Fastest times so far David Grigg - 9.49 Georgina Mees - 10.51 (senior and junior girls) Jacob Cheeseman - 10.27 (junior boys) Full results will be posted once all the virtual runs have been sent through

06.01.2022 Don’t forget to jump onto the BRAC Facebook page and register if you’re planning on attending the second come and try day at Llanberris this coming Saturday. If you do intend to participate you will also need to provide someone (or be willing to do yourself) that is able to fulfil the many club helper volunteer roles that are needed for smooth running. Entries close 8.00pm tonight.

06.01.2022 Club Helpers needed! Are you competing at State Championships on Saturday? As a club we need to provide assistance at the long jump events across the day.... Many hands make light work and we would love to share the duties amongst all families that are heading down. We would hope that everyone could do just an hour or two so we can split the workload amongst all competing member families. If you are able to assist, please send us a message.

05.01.2022 Hi all Just a reminder that we have our last race of the cross country season on Thursday 12th November with the Ern Dowling and Brian Howlett Lap of the Lake Events start from 5.30pm at St Pat's Point.... Distances - U6 -300m, U8 - 800m, U10 and U12 - 1500m There are still spots at 6.30pm, 6.45pm and 7.00pm Click here to book https://docs.google.com//1Cif6ElgOdSxzNYRcfiI3oUcHjv/edit Time Table 5.30pm U6 300m 5.35pm U8 800m 5.45pm- Lake Group 1 5.45pm- 1500m Group 1 (slightly different start) 5.55pm- Lake Group 2 6.05pm- Lake Group 3 6.35pm- Lake Group 3 6.35pm- 1500m Group 2 (slightly different start)

04.01.2022 Hi all we had all 4 seasons yesterday with rain, wind and sun as we ran our Walsh Family handicap events at Lucas. Full results will be posted on Monday as if you couldn't run yesterday you still have time to complete a run over 6km or 1.5km and email it through... Andrew Lang won the open 6km handicap from Joshua Ballinger and Pat O'Leary Georgina Mees won the junior 6km Handicap Catherine Ashman won the 1.5km handicap

03.01.2022 Don’t forget to register before cut off and remember that all events score points for the club so if you’re there for one - may as well do another

02.01.2022 YCW had a fantastic year in the very first AVSL. Who thinks we have what it takes to make it to the play offs again this year?

02.01.2022 Today is #RUOKDay. It’s ok if you don’t know HOW to keep the conversation going. R U Ok have some fantastic resources on their website to help navigate this. Check in with at least one person today and ask R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

02.01.2022 Hi all This week we have our Wal Brown Handicap Events. With the hotter weather we are starting at 11am Given the longer nature of the runs this week we are going to try and turn some the events quicker... Distances Open, U20 and U18 8km, U16 and U14 4km, U12 and U10 1500m, U8 800m, U6 300m Please pay attention to the starting times below Runners have 2 Options as listed below - Complete a Virtual Run - Run in 1 of our 4 groups of 10 at different times It is important to note, as per Step 3 Guidelines Spectators are not allowed, except where they are supervising children or supporting players with additional needs. (More details are provided in the email sent out) Juniors U10 and above and seniors who intend to run must pre-book using this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit Time Table 11.00am 8km only Group 1 11.10am Group 2 U10 & U12 1500m 11.25am U8 800m 11.35am U6 300m 11.50am Group 3 4km 12.20pm Group 4 8km / 4km 12.30pm Group 5 8km / 4km (only if needed) If all the 1500m spots are full you book in group 4 Option 1 Virtual Run Can’t make the club run Run the course before 5pm Sunday and email a picture of your run to [email protected]. You must supply GPS evidence of your run from your watch or phone. Option 2 Club Run All runs will be sealed handicaps As per above no spectators are allowed except for the U6 and U8 run where children might need support All competitors must have cleared the competition area before the next group enter the competition area. U10 and U12 1500m only this week More details about the return to sport can be read here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-regional-vic

01.01.2022 Hi all Just a reminder if you are running tomorrow morning at Lake Esmond you need to pre-book if you are running the U10 and U12 1500m or the 3000m There are 2 spots left in group 4 at 11.45 and we have set up a 5th group at 12.15pm... https://docs.google.com//1XcO8d8UGIPOzv1RWwfZn68KvbZ/edit Remember - No spectators and runners should only be at the start / finish area 5 minutes before you run and should leave as soon as practicable after you have finished. Also please ensure all gear is left in your car where possible

01.01.2022 Last come and try day today with the season proper starting as of next week. If you intend to participate and haven’t already registered, jump on and do it today to ensure your points count for the club!