The standout performance of the Vic Champs is Alex Carew's PB of 21.94 in the men's open 200m. This performance matched Alex's 21.94 in a recent interclub meet in Canberra. Alex has qualified for the final. We wish him the best.

Stephen Cain once again showed his class finishing second in the Men's Pole Vault with a clearance of 4.80m. Steve also finished 4th in the Men's Shot Put (13.18m).

Other performances so far are as follows:

Regan Logan - Women's Open 800m - 2:22.11
Chris Wilkinson - Men's Open 200m - 52.46 (season best)
Chris Bridge - Men's 1500m - 4:02.22 (season best)
Justin Rinaldi - Men's 1500m - 4:12.37
Andrew Thomas - Men's 1500m - 4:29.61
Xavier Champan - Men's 5000m - 15:32.99 (PB)
Dino Imbriano - Men's 5000m - 17:26.03 (PB)
Jason Kozica - Men's 5000m - 18:55.57
Lincoln Mah - Men's 5000m - 19:22.33 (PB)

SKAAC had a number of athletes competing at Olympic Park on Thursday 12th February. The majority managed season best results. The results were as follows:

800m Results

Regan Logan - 2:17.69 (6th in the womens A race)
Justin Rinaldo - 1:53.69 (1st in the mens C race)
Eamon Lynch - 2:03.69
Nick O'Holloran - 2:12.22 (season best)

3000m Results

Chris Bridge - 8:47.0
Xavier Chapman - 8:49.4 (season best)
Dino Imbraino - 9:53.2 (season best)
Lincoln Mah - 11:12.8 (PB)

A fantastic night was enjoyed by all who attended the annual SKAAC trivia night. The raffle winners were as follows:

Lincoln Mah - Collingwood Jumper signed by Paul Medhurst
Eamon Lynch - 10 Visit Fitness Pass
Peter McGarry - Food Hamper

The night helped raise just under $1,500 which will help support athletes and help the club to provide better coaching over the next 12 months.

The 2009 winter season fixture has now been released. As is always the tradition, the season kicks off with the Jamieson 5k at Scotch College. This is the first of the championship races so a big turnout is essential.

As per the last three years, SKAAC will compete as part as APS united for Athletics Victoria championship races.

The fixture can be found here.

SKAAC had a great turnout in the in the final round of interclub. Great conditions enabled a number of season best performances. Well done to all who contributed throughout the season, particularly the parents and volunteers who assisted with officialing.

Round 12 results can be found here.