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We have been advised that Ruth Frith died recently in Queensland. Many of you will remember Ruth from competing as a W100 in throws events at the Perth Nationals in 2010. She was much hounded by the media but remained composed and always insisted on wheeling her own trolley with her implements. Her positive attitude…

MAWA booked Champion Lakes last May and received confirmation of the booking from VenuesWest in December. VenuesWest have just informed us that in fact they have double-booked Champion Lakes that day, and they have decided to give the priority to the cycling time trial event on the Events Path. As there is no sensible alternative…

Great run by Scott Tamblin last night in the Herb Elliott Mile, clocking 4:11.92 which is a new Australian M30 record.

The following has been received from Phyliss’s sister: This is to let you know that Phyllis has gone into Residential Care, 248 Lyons Rd, Aubin Grove 6164. Phyllis has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She likes the place but misses being able to walk. I was wondering if any one who knew Phyllis lived anywhere near…

The committee has co-opted Carmel Meyer to act as Club Secretary until the AGM in August. We are delighted that Carmel has accepted this position and are sure that you will give her your full support.

These are the nominees for AMA Awards to be made during the AMA Championships in Hobart AMA award nominees. You will see that WA has really strong candidates and we are sure they will do well.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES CLOSE ON 25th FEBRUARY There will be no late entries accepted so if you intend posting a form please put it in the post within the next couple of days. However, please use online entry if at all possible. You will then have instant confirmation of payment and of events entered. A…

Now ratified is an Australian W35 60m record of 7.88 for Wendy Seegers. This is an electronic timed record and does not better the hand timed Australian record of 7.4 held by ex WA Veteran Kath Holland. An unusual case of a performance being an Australian but not a MAWA record. Also congratulations to Chris…

First edition of the new-look, bi-monthly Vetrun is on-line now and available for download in high and low resolution versions. Head over to the Vetrun page.

As part of the Athletics WA Winter Walks Program this year, the WA Walkers Club has scheduled the MAWA State Championship 10km road walk to be included in their program of events on Sunday 6 July at Wilson (near Kent Street Weir) commencing at 9.00am.  Entries can be done on-line through the AWA website or…