SUMMER COMPETITION REPORT

The 2025/2026 summer competition started on the 20th of September at Gipps Rd Sporting Complex, where

we endured the undulating hills of the final straight and divots from hammer throw. After the Christmas and

new year break, we returned to CV Kelly, where we were able to see out the rest of the season and appreciate

the improved drainage. A huge thanks to everyone that helped ensure that this was a fairly smooth season

despite the unique challenges. Thanks also to anyone that made their way down to the track over the season.

As usual, we appreciate the efforts of these athletes by awarding the top 3 point-scorers in each respective age

group, as shown below.

Age Categories

Under 20 (Male and Female)

Seniors (Male (20-39) and Female (20-34))

Masters (Male (40-49) and Female (35-49))

Masters Plus (50-59 Male and Female)

Golden Oldies (60-69 Male and Female)

Veterans (70-79 Male and Female)

Firstly, a brief explanation of the point score, as outlined in the handbook. Each week, points are awarded for

each competing athlete based on the following system: 1 point for competing, 1.5 points for equalling a

personal best and 2 points for achieving a personal best. The four best events each week are counted for each

competitor, for a maximum of 8 points each week. At the end of the season, the four lowest scoring weeks are

subtracted from the total. With a total of 18 competition weeks across 6 months (as well as 4 modified

programs), a maximum of 14 competition weeks could be counted towards the point score, resulting in a

maximum possible score of 112. This also meant that athletes that did not attend at least 5 events did not

accrue any points at the end of the season. Of a total of 42 athletes that competed in events, 19 met this

requirement and made their way onto the points tally.

Point Totals and Summer Club Champion

This year sees a change of hands and a new Summer Club Champion, Daniel Irving, with a total of 81 points.

Following closely behind were Rob Giesler and Chloe Farrugia, last year’s champion, with 72 and 67.5

points, respectively. There were also a number of other high point-scorers, who are shown in the table below.

For the males, Chris Flower and Roger Marr also performed consistently across the season, rounding out the

top four point-scorers. Particular mention must go to the Golden Oldies category, which saw tough

competition for the first 3 spots.

The female category saw Chloe and Ashleigh Farrugia taking 1st and 3rd, with 67.5 and 45 points respectively.

Jean Davis finished in second place, with a total of 58 largely helped by frequent improvements in her season

best throughout the season.

See below for the full table of place-getters in each age category. A big congratulations to all athletes that

competed throughout the season.

Thanks for another good season of competition and I look forward to seeing you over winter and in the 2026/2027 summer season.

All the best.

Daniel Irving

Summer Competition Manager