AVSL RD 3 2026 DVAC RESULTS

The Diamond Valley Athletic Club scored 43,401 Shield points in Round 3 of the 10 round season to place second on the Premier Division table for the day. The total of 69 DVAC athletes (34 Female & 35 Male) turned out for the round, with the largest number competing at Aberfeldie. For the track athletes, the competition was strong but the strong headwind down the home straight made for times that were often unflattering.

Going in to Round 4, Diamond Valley remains in a position to challenge for the 2026/2027 Premier Division flag despite sitting in third position on the table. At this stage Eaglehawk are on top with 35 points, Ballarat Harriers are second on 29 points and Diamond Valley are in third place on 28 points. Both Eaglehawk & Ballarat Harriers have employed their Powerplay (that doubles the points won for that Round) while DVAC will use the Powerplay in Round 4. To maximize the Powerplay it is important for the DVAC family gets behind the club next Saturday. That way we might turn 10 points into 20 points.

VALLEY AGE GROUPS IN ROUND 3:

Female teams:

Open Female: 2^nd (3708pts): 7 out of 16 athletes competed in Rd 3 producing the third highest score out of all the DVAC Age Group teams. Elyssia Kenshole led the MVA points tally with 813 gained through 3.80m Pole Vault & an 11.00m Triple Jump.

Female 20: 2^nd (2.214pts): If 2 athletes can finish in 2^nd place what could the DVAC total of 6 F20 athletes do? Phoebe Reed (1,192pts) and Vanessa Smith (917pts) are amazing athletes but they need a hand for our Powerplay. Every point counts.

Female 18: 1^st (4,811pts): 8 out of the 12 member DVAC team continue to work their magic. Massive score. Pb’s to Isabella Napoletano in the 200m (31.26); Zoey Ryan in the 800m (2:35.88); Liv Nicholls in the Hammer Throw (12.93m); & Arianna Krebs in the Hammer Throw (28.65m) and the Shot Put (9.84m).

Female 16: 16^th (2,448pts): 4 out of the 12 member team show their athletic talent in Rd 3. Jamie Ritchie won the top Heat of the 200m by 100^th second after a thrilling come from behind finish. Talise Botha posts 1,124 MVA points with her 14.02 100m; 15.83 90m Hurdles; 13.44m Javelin & 4.47m Long Jump. Isabella Evans posts a pb in the 200m (31.26) and rings the bell!

Female 14: 13^th (2,437pts): 6 out of the 14 member team. A fantastic team in the making and for the 6 young athletes to accumulate 2,437pts was just a sign of their talent. How Aria-Rose Cerqueira (27:03) and Chelsea King (29.50) pb’d the 200m into that headwind was amazing. Ruby Somers (2:48.27) ripped 12 seconds off her previous pb for the 800m. Georgia Walters lowered her time for the 2000m Walk to 10:05.0.

Female 40: 2^nd (2,049pts): With Kate Ryan restricted to Throws events due to injury, Victoria Lindores taking a week off, Waverley-Malvern seized the opportunity to inflict a rare defeat for this Valley winning machine. Still, there was only 62 points in it.

Female 50: 3^rd (2,476pts): 3 out of the 4 team members did an outstanding job in coming third on the day. Gaelyne Kenshole amassed 1,169 points to head the table for F55-59 across the state. Gaelyne set a new club record for the Shot Put (7.91m). Maryann Murray sent the Hammer out for 19.87m to pb.

Female 60: 10^th (1,015pts):

This one member team called Michelle King placed 10^th in the F60 age group. Michelle was in a mood to set new club records in the 200m (36.13); 800m (3:21.18) and the Hammer (18.83m). What a day! Ps: Come back, Jo Moxon!

Male Teams:

Open Male: 10^th (2,335pts): 4 athletes out of a possible 15. Many were involved in a great Valley winter season, but can we make a special plea for a return to action next Saturday for the Valley Powerplay! James Hurley, Jesse Littlehales, Caden Murray and Jordan Rudd did extremely well to drag the team to 10^th place for Round 3.

Male 20: 26^th (321pts): Rhodri Whelan was the sole athlete of the seven member team. Rhodri’s 9:46.14 for the 3000m was scored at 306 MVA points & that was the team score!

Male 18: 3^rd (6,238pts): The highest scoring DVAC team in Round 3 shows how competitive the M18 Age Group is when 6,238pts comes third! Ten members of the 18 strong team compete in Round 3. Zander Botha heads to DVAC MVA table for Round 3 with 1,196pts. Zander pb’d in the 100m (11.68), Long Jump (5.85m) and 400m (50.73). Lots of other pb’s with this team, including: James D’Antonio (23.67) and Charlie Cooper (23.81) in the 200m; Walter Somers (2:18.18) in the 800m; Wilson Riley (44.16m) with the Hammer & (10.92m) in the Shot Put; and Chehan Udugampala in the Hammer Throw (47.53m).

Male 16: 15^th (2,096pts): There were 6 athletes who scored points to place the team in 15^th place. Imagine if the other 9 athletes could compete! A super competitive age group! Pb’s to Oskar Jacobson in the 800m (2:18.91) and Gabriel Kozaris in the Hammer Throw (38.56m)

Male 14: 9^th(2,231pts): 4 of the 11 member team competing in Round 3: A healthy score for the day. Jett Hollingsworth posted new best times in both the 400m (66.35) and the 1500m (4:42.26). Sebastian Botha ran the 2000m Steeple for the first time (9:28.6) and pb’s with the Javelin (21.76m). Jacob Guyett and Tommi Rowe completed the team.

Male 40: 2^nd (2,231pts): This was a really good day at the office for the M40 team with a 2^nd place on the table. Still only 4 athletes from a team total of 11. Justin Botha posted new best results in the 400m (63.56) with the Javelin (28.52m). Arunan Arumainayagam had a pb with the Hammer Throw (22.89m). Cyrus Wong covered the 200m, 800m, 3000m & Triple Jump.

Male 50: 5^th (2,719pts): Matt Hall’s return was the best news for the M50 team. Darren Corden flew down the home straight to win his heat of the 200m. Adam Scott set a new pb with the Shot Put (6.86m). Lalith Udugampala has returned from the World Masters in fine form.

Male 60: 4^th (2,442pts): The battle of the giants, Jeff Young and Lyal Douglas, in the 200m was pure magic with Lyal prevailing in 32.78. Greg Luck looks better with each passing week. Bruce Wood is a class act in the Throws events. Three M60 athletes out this Round.

(Max Balchin)

DVAC TO USE THE POWERPLAY NEXT SATURDAY

After careful consideration and much discussion, DVAC has made the late decision to bring forward our AVSL Powerplay to Round 4, this Saturday 7 November 2026.

By activating our Powerplay, the club will earn double ladder points for the round, presenting a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our position on the ladder.

But to make the most of this opportunity, we need your support!

Every athlete, every event and every point counts. Whether you're a sprinter, distance runner, jumper or thrower, your contribution can make a real difference to the club's overall result.

The closing date for AVSL Rd 4 is by midday on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Get your entries in now!

Round 4 Venues & Events

Zone A – Meadowglen

Track: Sprint Hurdles, 100m, 400m, 1500m

Field: Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus, Javelin

Zone B – Frankston

Track: Long Hurdles, 1500m/3000m Racewalk, 5000m, 200m, 800m, 3000m, 5000m

Field: Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Hammer Throw

Throws Venue – Williamstown

Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Throw, Javelin

Let's Get Behind DVAC!

Meadowglen will be DVAC's home venue for Round 4, with the DVAC tent set up and proudly flying the green and gold throughout the day.

This is a great opportunity for us to come together as a club, support one another and secure some valuable ladder points.

So, if you're available this Saturday, pull on the Valley singlet, get down to a venue and help us make our Powerplay count!

Jarryd Cripps – DVAC PRESIDENT

DVAC CLUB HELPERS – AVSL ROUND 4

AV REGULATION: CLUB HELPER BONUS POINTS

Clubs that meet their Club Helper requirements, will be awarded 5% bonus points for their round score.

HELP SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES …

In Round4at the Meadowglen venue next Saturday, DVAC is required to provide Club Helpers at the Discus – the roles can include Spiking, Return, Tape, Recording:

DISCUS:(3 Helpers neededat the following times):

1:00pm- 2:00pm:JANE YOUNG, _________ , _________ (2 HELPERS NEEDED):

2:00pm – 3:00pm: KATHRYN WILLIAMS, _________ , _________ (2 HELPERS NEEDED):

3:00pm – 4:00pm: KATE RYAN, LUKE HAMILTON , _________ (1 HELPER NEEDED):

4:00pm – 5:00pm: ________ , _________ , _________ (3 HELPERS NEEDED):

5:00pm – 6:00pm: ________ , _________ , _________ (3 HELPERS NEEDED)

TRACK HURDLES:(1 at the following times to move the Hurdles from 400m to200m)

100pm – 200pm: _________ (1 HELPER NEEDED) (Not listed on SignUp Genius)

SIGN UP AS A CLUB HELPER BY …

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AVSL RD 3 2026_DVAC RESULTS

Saturday 31 October 2026

Aberfledie, Casey Cardinia, Hampton

Female OP
200m: Katie Oliver 24.97 (-4.6);
800m: Fieke Van Der Kamp 2:32.42; Sarah Papadopoulos 3:33.84;
1500m: Jesse Mayne 4:51.29;
3000m: Fieke Van Der Kamp 10:32.54; Tayla Borg 13:28.90;
2000m Walk: Sarah Papadopoulos 14:11.2h;
Hammer: Sarah Papadopoulos 12.94m; Shania Murray 12.67m;
Pole Vault: Elyssia Kenshole 3.80m;
Shot Put: Sarah Papadopoulos 5.56m; DNS; Shania Murray 5.23m;
Triple Jump: Elyssia Kenshole 11.06m;
Female 20
200m: Phoebe Reed 25.90 (-4.6);
800m: Phoebe Reed 2:27.90;
Hammer: Vanessa Smith 39.28m;
Shot Put: Vanessa Smith 8.17m; Phoebe Reed 9.17m;
Triple Jump: Vanessa Smith 8.51m; Phoebe Reed 10.83m;
Female 18
200m: Matilda Johnson 29.30 (-4.6); Liv Nicholls 30.60 (-4.8); Isabella Napoletano 31.26 (-2.8); Zoey Ryan 33.19 (-3.3);
800m: Isabella Napoletano 2:31.84; Zoey Ryan 2:35.88;
3000m: Madeleine Arvaji 10:56.97;
Discus: Arianna Krebs DNS;
Hammer: Zoey Ryan 33.27m; Liv Nicholls 12.93m; Hanna Rowe 45.94m; Arianna Krebs 28.65m;
Shot Put: Zoey Ryan 7.27m; Liv Nicholls 6.65m; Hanna Rowe 9.03m; Arianna Krebs 9.84m; Bethany Krebs 6.74m;
Triple Jump: Liv Nicholls 8.39m;
Female 16
100m: Talise Botha 14.02 (-0.3);
200m: Jamie Ritchie 24.37 (-4.6); Isabella Evans 27.57 (-4.6);
3000m: Sanna Kersten 12:31.61;
90m Hurdles: Talise Botha 15.83 (1.0);
Discus: Aylaa Arunan SCR;
Javelin: Aylaa Arunan SCR; Talise Botha 13.44m;
Long Jump: Aylaa Arunan DNS; Talise Botha 4.47m;
Shot Put: Aylaa Arunan SCR;
Triple Jump: Aylaa Arunan SCR;
Female 14
100m: Zoe Strangis 13.51 (-0.6);
200m: Aria-Rose Cerqueira 27.03 (-1.9); Chelsea King 29.50 (-4.8); Maddie Laws 29.55 (-4.8);
800m: Ruby Somers 2:48.27;
2000m Walk: Georgia Walters 10:05.0h;
Shot Put: Zoe Strangis DNS;
Female 40
200m: Meg Nicholls 35.34 (-3.8);
800m: Alison Knuckey 2:48.86;
3000m: Alison Knuckey 12:13.17;
Hammer: Kate Ryan 17.43m;
Shot Put: Kate Ryan 5.79m; Meg Nicholls 5.52m;
Triple Jump: Meg Nicholls 6.70m;
Female 50
200m: Sarah Gittins 44.87 (-3.0);
Hammer: Maryann Murray 19.87m; Gaelyne Kenshole 21.35m; Sarah Gittins 15.88m;
Pole Vault: Gaelyne Kenshole 2.60m;
Shot Put: Maryann Murray 6.07m; Gaelyne Kenshole 7.91m; Sarah Gittins 5.42m;
Triple Jump: Gaelyne Kenshole 8.68m;
Female 60
200m: Michelle King 36.13 (-3.0);
800m: Michelle King 3:21.18;
3000m: Michelle King 15:58.62;
Hammer: Michelle King 18.83m;
Shot Put: Jo Moxon SCR; Michelle King 6.74m;
Male OP
200m: James Hurley 24.56 (-1.9); Jordan Rudd 26.99 (-4.4);
800m: Jordan Rudd 2:18.03;
3000m: Jordan Rudd 10:41.07; Caden Murray 8:55.34;
Shot Put: Caden Murray 6.76m; Daniil Rauzin SCR;
Triple Jump: Jesse Littlehales 7.21m; James Hurley 11.81m;
Male 20
3000m: Rhodri Whelan 9:46.14;
Male 18
100m: Zander Botha 11.68 (2.4);
200m: James D'Antonio 23.67 (-1.6); Charlie Cooper 23.81 (-1.9); Harvey McGregor 23.94 (-1.6);
400m: Zander Botha 50.73;
800m: Brodie Batt 2:00.20; Walter Somers 2:18.18;
Hammer: Wilson Riley 44.16m; Chehan Udugampala 47.53m;
Long Jump: Zander Botha 5.85m;
Pole Vault: Toby Hamilton 4.25m;
Shot Put: Toby Hamilton 9.87m; Wilson Riley 10.92m; Chehan Udugampala 12.12m; Elliot Williams 8.78m;
Triple Jump: Wilson Riley 10.59m; Elliot Williams 12.05m;
Male 16
200m: Jakirat Singh Guru 25.22 (-3.1); Angus Nicholls 30.19 (-2.8);
800m: Oskar Jacobson 2:18.91;
Discus: Jerome Nu'U 42.97m; 39.98m;
Hammer: Gabriel Kozaris 38.56m;
Shot Put: Angus Nicholls 7.35m; Charlie Stow SCR; Jerome Nu'U 11.86m; FOUL;
Triple Jump: Angus Nicholls 7.74m; Jakirat Singh Guru 11.50m;
Male 14
200m: Jacob Guyett 24.26 (-1.9);
400m: Jett Hollingsworth 66.35;
1500m: Jett Hollingsworth 4:42.26;
2000m Steeple: Sebastian Botha 9:28.6h;
Hammer: Tommi Rowe 19.55m;
Javelin: Sebastian Botha 21.76m;
Long Jump: Sebastian Botha DNS;
Shot Put: Finlay Bowman SCR; Tommi Rowe 7.71m;
Male 40
100m: Justin Botha 13.37 (1.8);
200m: Cyrus Wong 34.03 (-2.8);
400m: Justin Botha 63.56;
800m: Cyrus Wong 3:02.83;
3000m: Cyrus Wong 13:21.97;
Discus: Arunan Arumainayagam 20.77m; Justin Botha SCR;
Hammer: Arunan Arumainayagam 22.89m; Ian Kozaris SCR;
Javelin: Arunan Arumainayagam 23.37m; Justin Botha 28.52m;
Long Jump: Justin Botha 4.39m;
Shot Put: Arunan Arumainayagam 7.37m;
Triple Jump: Cyrus Wong 7.23m;
Male 50
200m: Lalith Udugampala 27.16 (-1.3); Adam Scott 31.90 (-2.8); Darren Corden 34.48 (-1.7);
800m: Adam Scott 2:41.40;
Hammer: Darren Casey DNS; Matthew Hall 24.22m;
Javelin: Matthew Hall 21.54m;
Shot Put: Adam Scott 6.86m; Lalith Udugampala 9.39m; Matthew Hall 8.63m;
Triple Jump: Lalith Udugampala 9.10m;
Male 60
200m: Lyal Douglas 32.78 (-3.9); Jeff Young 33.08 (-3.9); Greg Luck 55.94;
800m: Lyal Douglas 3:09.78;
3000m: Lyal Douglas 14:44.85;
Discus: Bruce Wood 30.91m;
Hammer: Bruce Wood 32.78m;
Shot Put: Jeff Young 6.13m; Greg Luck 4.09m; Bruce Wood 10.33m;
Triple Jump: Greg Luck DNS;

Officials: David Armstrong; Jeff Hughes;