Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc.

News - 1968/1969

Waverley Gazette Newspaper - Wednesday 19th February 1969 - Page 27

The number of Little Athletics competitors at Central Reserve went up to 850 on Saturday. 

Events were graded into standards as well as age groups, and times and performances improved noticeably. Both individual and team scores were higher. 

BOYS

S. Young, Essex Heights, under 8, 70m sprint, 11.4s; C. Couper, Glen Waverley, U 10 60m hurdles, 10.2; G. Sutherland, Essex Heights, U 8 100m 16.1; A. Ferguson, Glen Heights, and D. Birrell, Syndal South, U 9 High Jump, 3' 8".

C. Hodgson, Essex Heights, put up the best performance of the day by winning the U 11 Triple Jump with 9.40m., gaining 1,005 points. He was closely followed by M. Couper (G.W.), U 12, with 10m in the same event scoring 995 points.

A. Ferguson U9 and S. Vickery U 10, both of Glen Heights, did 6.55 and 7.60 in the shot putt respectively.

GIRLS

A. Smith, Syndal U 10, 60m hurdles 10.8 s; Triple Jump 7.40m.; C. Williams, Mt. Wav. U 9 Triple Jump 6.70m., and in the Long Jump winning highest girls' points of the day with 3.35m. gaining 883 pts.; P. Hayes, St. Leonard's U11 High Jump, 4'.

TOP POINTS

Highest contributions of points to teams were: 

BOYS: A. Ferguson (G.H) U 9 60m. hurdles, shot putt, high jump, 2688; M. Couper (G.W) U 12 Long Jump, triple jump, 1878.

GIRLS: R. Callander (SS) U 12 60m. hurdles, high jump, shot putt, discuss, 2541; C. Williams (Mt. W) U 9 Long Jump, Triple Jump, 1758; A. Smith (S) U 10 60m. hurdles, triple jump, 1723. 

BOYS: Glen Heights U 9 Shot putt, 2578; St. Christopher U 9 High Jump, 2562; Holy Family U 10 Shot putt, 2572; Panther U 12 Triple jump, 2542; Glen Waverley U 10 Hurdles, 2528; St. Leonard's U 9 Shot putt, 2510.

GIRLS: These were all in the Long Jump, as follows: Glen Heights 2456, St. Leonard's 2435, Syndal South 2424 and Glen Waverley 2404.

MORE ADULTS

Besides the increasing numbers of competitors, there is an increasing number of adult officials. It takes at least 100 adults to run a meeting of 500 to 1000 competitors. There are numerous jobs that have to be done, both in the clubs and in the Centre. 

Though many of the centre's needs have already been supplied by Thorold Merritt, who has advanced credit besides donating a trophy, and the Egg Board, the national sponsors, who, with the ANZ Bank also donate a trophy, the clubs need equipment which can not be afforded. 

Much equipment already has been purchased, and other equipment must be purchased immediately, such as extra high jump sets etc. 

The Waverley centre executive who run the meetings urgently need four walkie-talkies or transceivers and two loud hailers. 

Donations of these items would be greatly appreciated, and acknowledged. Long-term loans would be appreciated as an alternative, until the items can be purchased. Fold chairs are also required. Anyone desiring to donate or lend any of these items may contact the Waverley Little Athletics public relations officer, Don Whitelock, 15 Ivanhoe St., Glen Waverley, 232 8517. 

Meetings are held at 9-12 Saturday mornings. Age groups are under 8 to under 12. The clubs are Essex Heights, Glen Heights, Glen Waverley, Holy Family, Mt. Waverley, Panther, St. Christopher, St. Leonard's, Syndal, Syndal North, Syndal South and Waverley North. 

Events at present being conducted are 70 and 100 metre sprints, 60 and 70 metre hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot putt and discus. 

As the centre develops, more events will be added - 200, 400, 800, 1500m runs and 800 and 1500m walks.

Progressive total points are: Essex Heights 115,882 (boys 75,533, girls 40,349); Glen Heights 96,723 (48,855, 47,868); Glen Waverley 134,234 (84,800, 49,434); Holy Family 129,143 (80,060, 49,083); Mount Waverley 157,380 (89,273, 68,107); Panther 106,873 (82,803, 24,070); St. Christopher's 134,481 (82,939, 51,542); Saint Leonard's 141,030 (74,551, 66,499); Syndal 117,923 (66,395, 51,528); Syndal North 104,637 (70,170, 34,467); Syndal South 153,671 (83,534, 70,137); Waverley North 103,117 (69,084, 34,033)

Added: 19/02/1969 00:00:00
Last Updated: 03/04/2015 21:53:35