During the recent Athletics Victoria Annual General Meeting, club stalwart Steve 'Griffo' Griffiths was awarded an AV Merit Award for his contribution to the sport of athletics in Victoria.

Announcing the award, Athletics Victoria President Rob Wendel said, 

“Among the many hats Steve wears, he is a highly regarded middle-distance coach who has mentored national-level athletes, supporting the development of many talented junior athletes in middle-distance events throughout his 60+ years with the Collingwood Harriers.

Joining the club in 1963, a year later, Steve was proud to be part of the Club’s first junior premiership when the Under 17s won the Olympic Park group title before defeating Sandringham and Coburg in the Association final. The team repeated its achievement the following year, again winning the Gordon Thompson Trophy for the sub-junior title.

Steve has consistently competed through summer and winter since joining the sport. He has filled a number of roles within his club, including president, secretary, social secretary, club magazine editor, VAAA Delegate, and now registrar and club historian.

Steve was awarded club life membership in 1984 and was honoured with the Norm Francisco Medal in 2013.”

Congratulations, Griffo, on behalf of the committee, life members, members present, past and future, we thank you for everything you do to make the club an enjoyable and inclusive place for all in athletics.

An award thoroughly deserved.

As 2026 approaches, planning is underway to make our centenary year truly memorable. We’ll soon announce details of events and dates, but in the meantime, we’d like your input for two key ideas: 

A centenary celebration and awards night to be held in early autumn 2026, and centenary edition competition tops. As such, we’ve put together a snap survey to understand how many members are keen on these ideas. Thanks to those members who have already completed the survey, which was sent out with the most recent winter season bulletin. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to complete the survey via the following link:

Please CLICK HERE for survey

If you’ve any questions or comments, please reach out to Lucy Salt (our centenary coordinator): lucyjsalt@gmail.com

Follow the link below to Sub4 Apparel's special CHAC shop.

www.sub4.com.au/category/collingwood

In collaboration with Sub4 Apparel, Collingwood Harriers has designed a range of training/warm-up tops and apparel to keep you going through the coming summer season.

The long sleeve, short sleeve and singlet are made from Sub4's premium, comfortable, and lightweight DRYLYTE fabric.

The hoodie is made from a thick charcoal grey fleece, has black and white prints front and back.

Top it off with a Collingwood Harriers running cap.

NOTE: The shop link is open until September 20, when it will close for Sub4 to fulfil orders.

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