NEWS
Warm-Up Gear is Back!
ATHLETICS ESSENDON branded warm-up gear is back by popular demand! It looks like we are a step closer to competition- and what better way to …
2020/2021 Season Membership Fee Update
During the week, Athletics Victoria announced changes to their membership costs as a result of the proposed condensed 2020/21 season caused by the covid pandemic. …
The President’s Run-Through- September 2020
Introducing our new club President- Andy Boudrie. I thought it would be a good idea to start a regular communication from the president on behalf …
Track Closure from Aug 2
This is important information for our Club as an incumbent member of MVAC, regarding closure of sport, recreation and community facilities across Moonee Valley in …
AGM
The club held its AGM on July 20 via zoom. This was the first time the club has held its main meeting using technology, which …
CoVid 19 News
We now have our Exclusive Times back for training. This has happened because we have agreed with Moonee Valley Council to follow certain rules for …
HOT OFF THE PRESSES
The 2020 OXYGN8 Target Talent Program squad has been published on the AV website. There are quite a number of Aths Essendon youngsters who are …
Presentation Night – Senior Athlete of the Year
The nominees for Senior Athlete of the Year are: Maria Strong – World Para Champs Dubai 2019 5th place F33 seated shot put. Oceania record. …
Presentation Night – Junior Athlete of the Year
The nominees for Junior Athlete of the Year were: Montana Djatschenko – Under 20 club long jump record holder, under 20 long jump State champion, …
Presentation Month – Arthur Whitchell Award
Congratulation to Danny Hawksworth for receiving this award. Besides competing in both cross country and track seasons, Danny has organised numerous club events, such as the …
Presentation Night – John Higham Award
This was the inaugural presentation of the award in memory of our past President John Higham. John was an incredible athlete, being selected for the …
Presentation Month – Club Records
CLUB RECORDS Thanks to Ian Williams for these bios: Liam Adams has represented Australia on eight occasions since 2007 in the World Cross Country championships. …
PRESENTATION MONTH
The season came to an abrupt end- but it was still full of comps and noteworthy performances. This year- in lieu of presentation night, we’re …
Vale Elaine McLeod
It was with much sadness that we learned over the weekend of the passing of one of our club’s finest, Elaine McLeod. She died after …
COVID-19: #isolESSion
We live in a rapidly changing world. ‘Stage One’ shutdown in Victoria was implemented at midday Monday March 23rd. Give this included the closure of …
COVID-19: Flatten the Curve
Last week feels like it was months ago. In the past week, most of us have experienced an abrupt end to our track & field …