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We say a sad farewell to long time member Peter Kennedy who passed away on 28 August at 97 years. Peter was still competing up until 2016 when illness prevented him from participating in the Perth World Championships and he holds State Records in the M90 and M95 age groups. Peter was a great gentleman…

On 27 August at the 2017 Australian Road Walks Championships in Wollongong Andrew Duncan came first in the Masters Men 20k Walk in 1:42.09 beating his own state record for M50 (pending) Congratulations to Duncan

Vale June Strachan For those of you who were members in the 1980’s you would remember past member June Strachan and husband Duncan (deceased) who was also once Secretary.  For a trip down memory lane look in the Vetrun archive May 1988 edition page 11 which shows their River Run report and picture. June’s funeral…

With great conditions at Ern Clark Athletics Centre on Thursday night David Carr set a pending new world record for the M85 mile with the fantastic time of 7:16.7 (previous record 7:22.28) Congratulations to David! (his 4th new world title pending ratification) A special thank you to all those who came on the night expressly to…

At the 2017 Australian Cross Country Championships in Wollongong NSW on Saturday 26 August there will be a invitational Masters 6km Cross Country race for men and women. Entries cost $30 and close 21 August – please go to the following link to register: https://xcmasters.eventdesq.com

The World Masters Rankings Website is asking for help to keep it operating.  This site is supported by World Masters Athletics and Australian Masters Athletics with championship performances being regularly uploaded into the data base. However the website is operated by John Seto voluntarily and costs considerable time and money to run. How individuals can…

Congratulations to the following MAWA Members who had outstanding results in 20k Road Walking Competitions on Sunday:   Athletics WA State Road Walking Championships – 6/8/2017, Shelley WA Winner:  Open Women 20km:  Karyn Tolardo  2:11.33   Australian Masters Athletics 20km Road Walking Championships – 6/8/2017, Adelaide SA Winner:  M50-54:  Andrew Duncan WA   1:45:44*State Record  

The 2017 AMA Winter Throws Championships will be held in Wollongong NSW from: 30 September to 2 October If interested please go to the following link for more information – online registration is now open (closing 19 September): AMA Winter Throws NSW  

MAWA and the WA Throwers Club will be holding a Throws Pentathlon weekend on 16/17 September at ECAC as Follows: 10am Saturday 16 September – Throws Pentathlon 8am Sunday 17 September – Heavy Weight Pentathlon Trophies and medals will be awarded – all members welcome to come along and compete Entry fee: $20 for each…

Officials are needed for School Athletics Carnivals on 31st August and 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th September 2017 If you are interested you can apply online at: http://www.accsport.asn.au/carnivals/athletics/officials-application-form For more information please see attached flyer: Officials Flyer