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No more invitation entries!

No more invitation entries!

At its meeting on Monday 2 May 2016, the Executive of APSOCAAA Inc. unanimously determined that from 3 May 2016, the Association would not extend invitations to runners to compete in…

Dodgshun down but not out

Dodgshun down but not out

One of APSOC’s most dedicated runners, Peter Dodgshun (OS), sent a scare through his friends by collapsing and requiring medical attention after the warm and windy Orchard 10k. Fortunately there…

Medals galore at Jells Park

Medals galore at Jells Park

APS United’s new look premier division team won silver in round 1 of XCR ’16, going down by just 11 seconds to Box Hill. The M40 team went one better, dominating its grade…

Calendar date changes

Calendar date changes

Due to two late changes to Athletics Victoria’s XCR dates (the Road 10k and Ekiden Relay), the Williamson has been switched to Saturday 23 July and the date of Brighton-by-the-Sea…

2016 registrations now open

2016 registrations now open

Registrations for the upcoming 2016 winter season are now open. Please follow the instructions behind the “Register” tab. It is most important, if you have used the online registration system…

Mathews blitzes Tan

Mathews blitzes Tan

Luke Mathews showed that his running talent extends well beyond 800m on the track by running a lightning fast time of 10:55 at the AV Tan Relay. Luke led the…

Old Xavs too strong

Old Xavs too strong

Old Xaverians have dominated this year’s Cooke-McClelland 8k, winning the division 1 race and thereby securing the teams premiership for 2015. Their women also won and Aidan Woodhouse took the…

OW best at benign Brighton

OW best at benign Brighton

Unusually calm conditions greeted runners at Brighton this year. Sam Doble (SK) won his first handicap, while Adam Pyke (OW) and Karen Thorp (SK) continued their domination of the fastest…

Xavier on fire

Xavier on fire

No, it’s alright, no call to the fire brigade is required. It’s Xavier Chapman, who has run a superb race for APS United in the AV 16k Cross Country Championships…

Abbie’s farmyard frolic

Abbie’s farmyard frolic

Tough weather conditions and an even tougher course greeted the runners at the Berwick Hare & Hounds. This didn’t faze Abbie MacFarlane (OGC), however, who scored a clear cut handicap…

Bung foot hurts team

Bung foot hurts team

At the Sandown Road Relay, APS United’s division 1 team was well in the race after fast legs by Guiney, De Luca, Schwerkolt and Holden. Unfortunately Simon Hurt’s foot injury…

OW wins Dyson thriller

OW wins Dyson thriller

It was titanic battle between Old Wesley, Old Xaverians and Haileybury in this year’s Dyson Relay. After three legs, just 13 seconds separated the three teams. OX led at the last…

Season best performance by APSU

Season best performance by APSU

Bundoora Park was the scene of an outstanding team performance by APS United’s men’s division 1 team in the Victorian 12k Cross Country Championships. APSU finished second behind the strong…

Wonderful weather for Wise wanderers

Wonderful weather for Wise wanderers

Sublime running conditions greeted runners for this year’s Graham Wise Mini Marathons, pushing the total number of entrants in the three races close to 100. Interestingly, the half marathon was more popular…

Old Xavs even the score

Old Xavs even the score

The Old Xaverians had a very good day at the Williamson, winning almost everything – all three team divisions, plus the sealed handicap prize (Matthew Clarke). Only Kevin Craigie (OW) and…