Handicappers Appointed, Early Bird Closes 31/08

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 31ST OF AUGUST

You only have until the 31st of August to take advantage of our early bird registration rates.

All full season registrations fees will increase by $25 next Monday.  

Register now at www.saal.org.au. Registration fees are as displayed and no discount code is required.

Please do not hesitate to call us on 0400 353 506 or email admin@saal.org.au if you have any questions.

Our calendar and draft race cards can be found here: https://saal.org.au/season-calendar/

HANDICAPPERS

Last week the Season 2025/26 handicappers were appointed. Thank you to our team for their ongoing services to the League.

CategoryDistancesHandicapper
Open Men (Sprint)70, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400Dr Damian Tohl
Open Women (Sprint)70, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400Jamie Sibbick
Para Athletes70, 100, 120, 300, 400Paul Young
Distance handicapping (all categories)1000m, 1600m, 3200mDamian Robinson
Middle distance (all categories)550m, 800mDamian Robinson
Over 3570, 100, 120, 200,Kevin McAnaney
Over 35300, 400Shane Grimwade
U18 Girls70, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400Shane Grimwade
U18 Boys70, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400Kevin McAnaney
U14 Boys and Girls70, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400Paul Young

Anyone else interested in handicapping is invited to contact us. We are seeking to expand the team and provide skill development for additional members to support the League’s long-term handicapping sustainability.  Applicants will be provided with a mentor and training.

Please email us at admin@saal.org.au to express your interest.

SEASON UPDATES

Under 14 and Under 18 Athletes

Your registration age will now be defined by your birthdate rather than your age on the 1st of October. This means that you will now leave under 14s when you turn 14 mid season and leave under 18s when you turn 18. This will change the races you can enter. A guide will be provided in Rules of Competition which is due to be released soon. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Colours

There are some minor changes to our racing colours to align with Victoria. Any that you do not currently own will be available to borrow from the colours tent.