A far better set of conditions for the SKAAC finals contenders at Nunawading during Round 11. With strong wins for the Under 14 and Under 15 Mens teams, second placing for the Under 14 Women’s team and third placings for Mens Open and 40+.
A big welcome to Kim Whelan having his debut run for the club with an excellent 800m (2:39.15) & 3000m (13:05.17) being the difference in the Mens 40+ team.
Women’s Under 14
Congratulations to Alessia Acquaro for her High Jump Club Record of 1.17m and strong 200m in 31.73s. Alessia has had a super strong first season and is eligible for Under 14 again next season!!
Mens Under 14
With a Shield Final spot already sewn up, the boys were out to stake their claims for spots in the team with Luca DiConza (800m 2:16.77s, 3000m (10:40.22), Triple Jump (8.65m), Shot Put (5.66m), High Jump) having a super big day. Also impressive was Samuel Scroggie in the 200m Hurdles (40.12s), 200m (31.79s) 800m (2:49.08), Triple (8.21m) & High Jump (1.27m).
Matt Dinan, suffering with severs was a terrific runner for the team in the 200m clocking 30.24s
Angus Down completed a 200m & 800m showcasing his versatility and talent with 31.29s & 2:36.45
Adam McGarry had a day out. A 12cm PB in the High Jump with 1.32m and another PB in the Hammer with 20.54m along with a Shot Put (6.58m), Triple Jump (8.53m), 200m & leg of the Under 16 4x400m Relay plus a 3000m (14:15.70) to ensure top point for the team was a great display.
Round 12 is crucial with Shield Finals spots up for grabs and the chance to finish the White region on top of the ladder.
Mens Under 16
What a super talented group this age is for SKAAC. Headline acts everywhere. Where do I start? Massimo Acquaro, Marcus Osman, Thomas Scroggie & Tristan Day were a 4 man team and took out a great win. Massimo scopping 412 point for his 23.57s. Marcus Osman having his first season with the club has been a wonderful addition and can’t he get through some work? 200m (25.49s), Triple, High (1.47m) , Relay all in days work for this young man. Thomas Scroggie, so talented that no event is beyond him…200m Hurdles (31.16s), 200m (26.08s) , 800m (2:08.72), Triple Jump (11.20m), High Jump (1.57m), and 4×400 Relay. Tristan Day again is crafting a super season, after winning the Club’s most improved trophy in 2015/2016 contributing over 800 points for his 800m 2:08.37 & 3000m 9:24.11.
Mens Under 18
Phil Borg with a 23.10 200m & 1.57m High Jump and Callum Day 2:07.10 800m were the only performances for this team that has been hit with athletes still being on holidays.
Mens 40+
This grade is nearly the most competitive age group in the whole of Victoria with 2nd spot in the Shield Final up for grabs next week in Round 12. The SKAAC team, whilst undermanned with injuries (when are we ever going to be not hit by injuries, I hear you say) was fantastic to hold on to 4th spot and keep our finals chances alive. VMA won the round, with Box Hill second, leaving a tantalising last round showdown in a virtual “Region Final”. Those that can remember back that far will recall the great memories of the region final, where SKAAC somehow seemed to always bring our best to the table. Whilst officialdom has relegated this great day to the scrapheap (hopefully only temporarily) the 40+ Men get to turn back that virtual clock in Round 12 as we try to cling onto second spot.
Mens Open
Jonathan Taylor 200m 23.74s and Jason Kozica 3000m Walk (13:03.62) an effort that was worth over 500 points were the standouts with support from Nigel Self 200m (24.02s) and Chris Milne running a PB in the 3000m (10:51.34).
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