2013 News Archive
Handicapping Guidelines
By David Page 28 November 2013A set of handicapping guidelines have been developed to provide new and existing runners with some clarity around how handicaps are done and reviewed.
Read moreVale Ted Connell
By Brian Marantelli 19 November 2013The Victorian Cross Country League is saddened to hear of the recent death of valued life member and past committeeman Mr Edward (Ted) Joseph Connell.
Read moreHave Your Say At The AGM
By Marcus Boxall 16 October 2013The VCCL’s Annual General Meeting is this Sunday, 20 October from 10:30am at the McKinnon Hotel in McKinnon.
Read moreEarly Start For Presentation Night
By Marcus Boxall 28 September 2013This year the VCCL Presentation Night will kick off at 6pm, as we need to be out the door by midnight. It should again be a great night, with entertainment...
Read moreWayne Shows True Grit
By Brian Marantelli 18 September 2013The final event of the season, the President’s Sealed Handicap, was conducted at Westerfolds Park on Sunday. The winner was the ever consistent Wayne James...
Read morePicnic In The Parkes
By Brian Marantelli 10 September 2013Gary Parkes awoke from a winter slumber to spreadeagle the field in the season’s premier event, the Norm Charles Classic, at Lysterfield on Sunday.
Read moreMatt Takes Westgate Win For Granted
By Brian Marantelli 27 August 2013Matt “Tiger” Grant, won his first Victorian Cross Country League event when he strolled away with the Westgate 5km sealed handicap on Sunday.
Read moreCorina Has Taste Of Success At Winery
By Brian Marantelli 21 August 2013After 10 consecutive top ten placings Corina Kapusta broke through for a hard fought win at the Kyneton Estate ridge Winery in the 6.5km handicap.
Read moreJames Family “Hipped” Out Of Finish
By Brian Marantelli 13 August 2013The James family was deprived of a rare VCCL quinella when Mark Hipworth narrowly edged the husband and wife team back into minor placings...
Read moreSomme Cash for Haigh In 10 Mile Front
By Brian Marantelli 5 August 2013David Haigh, enjoying another consistent season of cross country competition, captured his first win for 2013 with a narrow win in the time honoured 10 mile...
Read moreFree Running Brooks Turns Tide
By Brian Marantelli 31 July 2013After twenty three top ten finishes, Leon Brooks finally open his VCCL winning account with a narrow victory in the Jayen Engineers 5km at Woodlands Park.
Read moreMs Robinson Wins A Close Affair
By Brian Marantelli 22 July 2013Keleigh Robinson continued with her career best form with a narrow but good win in the Eric Greaves Memorial 10km at Braeside Park.
Read moreGerry Blitzkrieg At Churchill Park
By Brian Marantelli 15 July 2013Gerry O’Donnell, enjoying his first season with the VCCL, captured his first win with a dogged run in the Churchill Park 6.5km handicap on Sunday.
Read moreBank’s Interest Rate Rises At Murchison
By Brian Marantelli 9 July 2013Richard Banks returned to the winners’ list on Sunday with a strong win at Murchison in the 10km road event.
Read moreMs Robinson Graduates At Lilydale
By Brian Marantelli 1 July 2013Keleigh Robinson scored her first Victorian Cross Country League win at Lillydale Lake on Sunday.
Read moreOh Danny Boy
By David Page 24 June 2013A very deserving Daniel Veith saluted the judges for his maiden victory in the 20th Independent Signs Handicap.
Read moreCraig Harries In Final Charge
By Greg Hilson 17 June 2013Melbourne athlete Craig Harris has triumphed in the final running of the Flack Advisory sponsored Eaglehawk to Bendigo classic.
Read moreC'mon Irene
By David Page 5 June 2013On a perfect morning around the picturesque Birdsland reserve, Irene James ran a perfect race cheered on by a good number of spectators and local wildlife...
Read moreDraft Relay Teams Announced
By Marcus Boxall 23 May 2013Mark O'Brien has posted draft teams for the relay on Sunday in the VCCL forum. A few more places are available if you haven't already entered.
Read moreSmith Loves It When A Plan Comes Together
By David Page 19 May 2013After a run of close finishes and many runs with the VCCL, Steve Smith (37:45) achieved his first win in the 24th Rendina Family Handicap.
Read moreTime To Enter The Relay Challenge
By Mark O’Brien 17 May 2013Next Sunday (26/5) is our annual VCCL 5x3km Relay at Nortons Park in Wantirna.
Read moreStart To Finish Win For Schultz
By David Page 6 May 2013Bendigo Stalwart Richard Schultz ran strongly and led the 18th Annual Caruana Handicap from start to finish to record a 16 second win over the 8km distance.
Read moreHome James
By David Page 28 April 2013In near perfect conditions, Wayne James ran a very strong and controlled race to shake his 5km specialist tag and record his first win over the 8km journey.
Read moreJanine Does It The Right Way!
By David Page 24 April 2013After taking a costly wrong turn at Strathmore, Janine McKerron found the right path to the finish and recorded a strong win in the Moran Stable Handicap.
Read moreVenue Change To Lysterfield Lake
By Marcus Boxall 22 April 2013Please note that race 3, the Helmut & Maija Prentler Sealed Handicap on Sunday, 28 April will now be held at Lysterfield Park.
Read moreIt’s Tony ‘Strath’ Moran
By David Page 15 April 2013A well supported opening race of the 2013 VCCL season saw club stalwart Tony Moran running a very strong race to pick up a 10 second win in the sealed event.
Read more2013 Booklet Out Now!
By Marcus Boxall 11 April 2013The season 2013 booklet is now available to download.
Read moreVCCL All A Twitter
By Marcus Boxall 23 March 2013Read moreWelcome To Season 2013
By Brian Marantelli 6 February 2013The Victorian Cross Country League would like to welcome you to our club for our 81st season.
Read moreHughes The Handicapper?
By Marcus Boxall 6 February 2013Read more