OX dominates Hooley Relay
The Hooley Relay returned to its traditional starting time of 2.30pm on a Saturday and saw OX comfortably win both the open and women’s team events. Old Carey demonstrated its…
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Fast 5k at Albert Park
Round 4 was the 5k Road Championships at Albert Park. Team success for APS teams was somewhat elusive, but an individual highlight was the individual gold medal to debutant John…
Bowers running hot for APSU
Round 3 of the Athletics Victoria XCR series was the Cross Country Relay Championships at Jells Park. APS United had an outstanding day, winning two divisions (men’s div 2 and…
Milestones galore at Brighton
APSOC results have kept count of athletes’ runs since 2013. Four stalwarts reached milestones at the Brighton-by-the-Sea event – Zeb Phoenix (OW), Peter Pang (OC) 100 runs each, and Gary…
Winery wandering
APS United, St Kevin’s and Old Xaverians members again competed with distinction in round 2 of XCR, the 12k Cross Country Championships at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong. Stars of…
Anna simply the best
She has been a star for decades and Anna Kasapis (OW) continues to shine, this time recording the highest ever recorded age grading for the Wise-Findlay Mini Marathons – 87.52%…
XCR season underway
The Athletics Victoria XCR series commenced with the 8k Cross Country Championships at Hanging Rock. APS United won an extraordinary four divisions: men’s open division 2, M60+, W40+ and W50+….
OX and OW win Dyson thrillers
The Old Xaverians and Old Scotch open teams were neck and neck for most of this year’s Dyson Relay. OX ultimately prevailed by a mere 22 seconds (or 0.005% in…
Thin on the ground at McPhail
For the first time in living memory, the McPhail 8k was not held on the long June weekend. Despite good weather, numbers were well down on previous years. Aidan Jackson…
Churchill turns up the heat
Times were generally slow this year at Churchill Park, as runners gave thanks that there was plenty of shade from the hot sun out on the course. But none gave…
Whelan the wrecker
This was the name of the firm that used to knock down buildings in Melbourne, but at the Jamieson, it was James Whelan (OX) who destroyed the existing course records…
APSOC registrations opening 8 March
With just over five weeks to the first event of the 2025 season, the Jamieson 5k on Saturday 5 April, the APSOC website will open for registrations from Friday 8…
Medals galore at the Tan
APS United finished the season in a blaze of glory as the W40 and W50 teams sealed premierships and the M60 team came runners-up by a measly 2 points. A…
Old legs conquer Burnley Half
Most of APSU’s younger runners gave the AV Half Marathon a miss, but there were still some solid runs and another team win for the M60 squad. Best performances were…
APSOC season over too soon
A beautiful day at Westerfolds Park brought the APSOC 2024 season to an end. A new start and finish line adjacent to the picnic shelter was a success, although the…
Triple gold for APSU
In one of the most successful days in the club’s 28 year history, three of APSU’s four teams won gold medals in the Ekiden Relay at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong….
Old Xavs seal flag double
Comprehensive victories by Old Xaverians at this year’s Cooke-McClelland 8k secured the club the open division 1 and women’s divisional premierships for 2024. Other winners on the day were fastest…
Benign Ballarat brings improvement
APSU’s open men’s team finally hit its straps in the 15k Road Championships. Conditions were as good as you could get around Lake Wendouree. Ben Beischer took full advantage, finishing…
Sand no handicap for OX
Old Xaverians had a clear win in the Brighton-by-the-Sea Handicap teams race for 2024, although Beatrice Hendy (OB) saluted for outright line honours for the second time this season. APSOC…
Get your dinner tickets now
Athletes and friends are encouraged to book their seats as soon as possible for this year’s Presentation Dinner on Saturday 31 August through TryBooking here. Early bookings are needed so…
Battling the elements
A freezing wind and scudding showers greeted runners for round 6 of the XCR competition at Bundoora Park. Ben Beischer and Anna Kasapis distinguished themselves with top 20 finishes in…