The National Cross Country Championship was held on Saturday at the Oakbank Racecourse, Adelaide.  While you might first think a cross country on a racecourse would be pretty easy but the word "brutal" used in the race articles by Athletics Australia tells another story.  Mud, sand and no relief was the common thread for the day.

Tom Linnet ran the U14 3km race and came in 17th of 88 starters and was the 5th Vic to finish which gained him a silver medal in the teams race.  Tom described it as the toughest race he had run in, and he was one of the earlier races.

Erin Marriner ran in the U15 4km event, in a combined race with the U16s.  Erin finished 22nd of 66 starters (U15s) and was the 4th Vic in her age group, taking a few scalps for her effort.  The girls also had to contend with being the last race of the day after nearly 1000 athletes had churned up the course.

Fantastic efforts by all and a long drive there and back for the families.

The Ringwood Athletic Club caters for male and female athletes of all standards, from Primary School (Year 6) beginners to elite senior athletes. If you are turning 12 this year then the Ringwood Athletic Club is the place for you.  We provide opportunities to participate at a variety of levels in both senior and under-age competition.

At Ringwood you can commence at the standard of your choice and step up to higher levels as you improve.

One of the features of the club has been its development of junior athletes. Many members who joined the Club have gone on to win Victorian, Australian, Commonwealth and Olympic Championships.