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The start of the season is coming up so quickly! Here are some updates.
Crystal Brook Classic is now open for nomination! Always a great day with excellent prizemoney and beautiful road trip. Be sure to lock this on ine.
We have some deadlines for race nominations coming up with Marion early bird listed below.
As mentioned last week, in a major improvement for national pro running, you will now see that once registered with us, you can now log on and nominate with the Victorian Athletic League too.
There are some great opportunities to race at VAL double headers on our weekends off this season and the first one at Coben and Mortlake (25-26 October) is now open.
Please make sure that you check your previous results and let us know if there are any issues asap.
REGISTRATIONS
If you haven’t registered yet you can do so here
NOMINATION DATES
Marion Gift Early bird closes tonight 30/09/2025
Late entries close 02/10/2025
Book a table at Club Marion for lunch or dinner after the racing. Phone: 08 8296 8444 www.clubmarion.org.au
Crystal Brook NOW OPEN!
Cobden Victorian Athletic League Meet 25/10/25 – NOW OPEN!
Mortlake Victorian Athletic League Meet 26/10/25 – NOW OPEN!
Mount Barker Opening soon
Flinders Opening soon
A reminder that if you miss the early bird nomination period, we will accept late entries for 2 days but you will be charged a late fee. All dates are listed on the event’s web page
Nominate for all events here
If you have any issues nominating give us a call on 0400 353 506 (business hours) or drop us a line at admin@saal.org.au
DISCRETIONARY LIFTS FOR PARTICIPATION
Marion Gift
Entries in the 120m Open Men’s and Women’s races will be eligible for .25m discretionary lift at the Bay Sheff.
Crystal Brook
Entries in the 400m Open Men’s and Women’s races will be eligible for 1m discretionary lift at Camden.
All the terms & conditions are page 13 of the handicapping guidelines.
SERIES POINTS
Those competing in our Under 18 and Over 35 series will be up for double points at Crystal Brook. Note that you receive points for competing, not just winning.
For both series athletes will accumulate points as follows in nominated races:
Points awarded are doubled for country meets – Crystal Brook, Mt Barker, and Loxton.
Supreme Quilts Over 35 Middle Distance Series: https://tinyurl.com/2239y5m6
MDRF Under 18 Series: https://tinyurl.com/2sm2r42r
HELP NEEDED – TRAILER TOWING
Are you able to help tow the equipment trailer to any meets? We would love some extra help and pay $50 per metro meet for assistance. Country meets more. If you can help for one or two meets please contact Jenny admin@saal.org.au or 0400 353 506
SASH DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP
If you are able to support us with a sash donation or race sponsorship, we still have some opportunities available and would love to hear from you.
Please contact Jenny admin@saal.org.au or 0400 353 506 for details.
