WE WON 3 PREMIERSHIPS! Read on for a report from Janine who was a fantastic leader for the long day.  Great effort by all 8 teams from Essendon. Congratulations to competitors and organisers in all teams. Essendon winners –  girls under 18 and under 16, boys under 16. The Women’s U20 (runners-up) will win an AV flag too. So many people did so much. How about Tamara Mancuso and James Wrout answering phone calls to return to the track to fill relay spots, having competed earlier!

Janine’s comments:

Well done to all members on a great day at the finals.

Amazing results and congratulations to all athletes who competed in the finals AND throughout the season.

MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO WAITED LONG HOURS FOR THEIR EVENTS AND TO THOSE WHO RETURNED TO THE TRACK AFTER GOING HOME TO FILL IN FOR EVENTS.

EVERYONE’S EFFORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED .

ALSO….

THANKS TO THE PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH OFFICIATING.

The dedication and support by all athletes, parents and coaches is greatly appreciated.

To the team managers Karen Benca, Jenny Wood, Don McLaren and Stephen Murphy many thanks for all the hours of work that has gone into the Shield season.

To our other helpers on the day who stepped in to assist.

To Brad Carter for his amazing support and guidance with the relay teams each week at shield and today.

To our A.V. ( Ess) officials – thanks for your 12 hours or more again of work  to enable today’s  programme to run.

THANK YOU ALL and WELL DONE.