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VenuesWest have now confirmed that the stadium will be closed from 6th January to 5th February for re-surfacing. The stadium will also be closed for the Christmas period 24th December to 5th January.

As far as we are aware six MAWA members competed in this year’s events. Congratulations to Sandra Stockman, (3:10:48), and Bob Lane, (3:09:17), who won their age-group categories. Also to Hamish McLeod our webmaster, finishing his first ever marathon in 3:59:53. Wayne Taylor was our other marathoner, running 3:45:50. Ross Keane, Karen Peace and Gail…

Plans for the re-surfacing of the WAAS track are firming up, although they could still change. WAAS will be closed from early January through to around 7th February. Hence there will be no MAWA Tuesday meetings at WAAS during that period. Two Patron’s Trophy Tuesdays are affected, and members will need to do these events…

The Interim Club Tops are now on the website on the T & F Results page. As usual, there is insufficient data from the winter season to include walks, steeples, hurdles or field events, but these will be included in the final end-of-year data.

The Australian Masters Association AGM is held every September and discusses/agrees matters of interest to affiliated clubs. Val Millard attended this year’s meeting and her informal report is enclosed here for your interest. This report, along with other AGM reports, sits under the ‘About Us’ tab. Report on AMA AGM 2013

Way back in February, John Oldfield sat his Athletics Australia Level A  track exam. He has just had his result – and he has passed. John becomes only the second Level A qualified track official in Western Australia. John and Christine have been selected by WMA to officiate at the upcoming World Championships, so those travelling to…

After 10 years on the AMA Board, MAWA Life Member  Lynne Schickert  has decided not to re-nominate for a Board position for 2013-14.  From 2003 to 2009 Lynne was AMA  President and from 2009 to 2013 remained a Board member where her portfolios included Communications and Marketing, with an ongoing commitment compiling the AMA History. …

The Mattagarup Run on September 22 will be organised by Committee members Richard Blurton, Paul Hughes and Carol Bowman, in the absence of a race director.  All helpers who have nominated for this run should contact Richard or Paul before the run and they will appreciate help from any other members on the day.  The…