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The club relies entirely on member volunteers to carry out the tasks required to smoothly run our programme of events. By this means we are able to keep subscription fees very low. We need a member to volunteer to take on the role of Medals and Trophies. It involves keeping track of our trophies, getting…

There has been some confusion over the start time because the WAMC website programme has quoted 7:30 rather that 7am. This is to confirm that a 7am start is correct. WAMC members are being advised that their website time is incorrect

Right from the Start, by Christine Oldfield, tells the story of 40 years of veteran and masters athletics in WA. During her absence from Perth, Carolyn and Bob Fawcett have very kindly agreed to look after sales. They will have copies available (cost $15) during the State Championships and after that you can contact them…

WHAT a busy December and January it has been with the Patron’s trophy rounds before the Christmas break and the two January rounds to decide the winners. The battle went down to the final round on January 23 at Ern Clark Athletic Centre (Coker Park) with Cathy McCloskey and David Carr taking victory. Turn to…

Val Millard our club secretary has resigned. Val has been a past president of our club, is a life member and has worked tirelessly for our club for many years. Her drive and ability will be missed by the committee and the club. On behalf of the committee and the members I thank her for…

After a very protracted period, Byrony Glass’s 18.02m Weight Throw from last February has been ratified as a World Record. Thanks are due to MAWA and AMA Statisticians for persevering with this claim through the WMA Records Committee. Well done Byrony.

If members attending this event have an old club uniform, could they wear it please. Be interesting to see how the uniform has changed over the years. Long term members might also like to wear the old name badges that used to be issued

Could any members doing this run please wear their club uniform

MAWA will have a table at the 8th February Claisebrook parkrun to promote the club. The run starts at Claisebrook Cove at 8am. This initiative is being led by Carol Bowman. Please come along and help Carol talk to parkrun competitors about what membership of MAWA can offer them.

MAWA has a great range of trophies that are hard fought for each year. The trophy register has been updated to include the 2013 winners. Take a look and see who has their hands on our silverware. Congratulations to all the winners. The trophy register can be seen at trophy register.