Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre

19/06/2026

BMLAC congratulates BMLAC Dolphins member, Myah Estlick on her selection into the Athletics Victoria Futures Academy Program.
This development program identifies and supports Victoria’s promising young athletes aged 15–19 who have demonstrated national level potential. The program focuses on developing high-performance sport literacy, building strong performance habits and behaviours and educating athletes on long term athletic development. Participants also benefit from face-to-face activations, event-specific skill development with Victorian event mentors and athlete education sessions.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to former BMLAC captain, Mackenzie Estlick on her selection into the Australian Athletics Pathway Transition Program for Relays.
This national program supports athletes who have demonstrated the potential to achieve Athletics Australia’s high-performance goals. Athletes receive access to performance support services, sports science and medicine, wellbeing programs, national camps, planning assistance and a range of development opportunities. The program aims to bridge the gap between successful junior performances and future senior international success, with a focus on Under 20 athletes.

These selections are a wonderful recognition of the hard work, dedication and commitment both athletes have shown throughout their athletics journeys.

Congratulations Myah and Mackenzie. We wish you both every success as you continue to develop and pursue your athletic goals.

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18/06/2026

This Saturday's Cross Country meet will be held at Bostock Reservoir, Ballan.
🕥 First race: 10:30am
🕙 Please arrive by: 10:15am to allow time to walk the course

With cooler conditions expected, athletes may wear a plain long-sleeve or short-sleeve top underneath their Centre uniform top.
Undergarments must:
✔ Be plain with no patterns or logos
✔ Be black, white or the same colour as the Centre top.

📍 Directions to Bostock Reservoir
• Take the Ballan/Daylesford exit off the Western Freeway.
• Turn left and head south towards Ballan.
• Cross over the railway line and turn right into Shaws Road (approximately 4km from the freeway exit).
• Follow Shaws Road (mostly gravel) for approximately 2km to the end.

18/06/2026

Our athletes were back putting in the work tonight at Masons Lane Reserve, getting some valuable Cross Country training done.
Great effort from everyone as we continue building fitness, strength and endurance for the season ahead.

18/06/2026

Good luck to Thomas Ibrahim and Joshua Askew as they represent their schools at the Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships at Bundoora Park this Saturday.
This will be a special occasion for both boys as they make their debut at one of Victoria’s premier school cross country events. The Victorian All Schools Championships brings together the best runners from public and private schools across the state and serves as the selection event for the Australian Championships.

17/06/2026

Have you entered yet?
The 2026 Region Cross Country Carnival is open to all Under 9–17 athletes and serves as the qualifying event for the 2026 State Cross-Country Championships, which will be held at our home venue, Lake Dewar.
A Teams Competition will be conducted alongside the Individual event, with team placings determined by the first three athletes from each Centre to cross the finish line.
To be eligible to compete at the State Championships, athletes must have competed in and completed the 2026 Region Cross-Country Carnival.

🚨 Only 2 weeks left to enter the 2026 Region Cross-Country Carnivals! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️🏃

The Region Cross-Country Carnivals are individual cross-country events and also serve as qualifying events for the 2026 State Cross-Country Championships at Lake Dewar on Saturday 15th August.

📅 Entries close: 11:00am, Wednesday 1st July 2026. No late entries will be accepted.

More information and registration 👉 https://lavic.com.au/event/2026-region-cross-country-carnivals/

15/06/2026

Cross Country training is held every Thursday from 4:30pm at Masons Lane Reserve.
Training is available to registered BMLAC athletes and athletes officially registered for a trial session.
Please note that a parent or guardian must remain at the venue for the duration of the training session.

15/06/2026

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
Congratulations to all BMLAC athletes who recently represented their schools at Region Cross Country Championships.
We are incredibly proud of your results as you competed against some of the strongest runners from across the Regions. Representing your school at this level is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work you put into your training and competition throughout the season.
Results here:
Western Metro Region - https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=30078
Greater Western Region - https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=30055

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14/06/2026

𝐁𝐌𝐋𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩
On Saturday, Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre proudly hosted our annual Cross Country Open Day at St. Anne's Winery - Myrniong.
Despite the tough conditions, with strong winds sweeping across the course throughout the morning, athletes embraced the challenge with determination and enthusiasm. Thankfully, the rain stayed away, allowing everyone to enjoy a fantastic morning of competition.
The scenic, hilly course provided a true test of endurance for our young athletes. Featuring a mix of challenging climbs, open stretches and fast descents, the course pushed competitors to dig deep and give their best. Many athletes welcomed the challenge, particularly enjoying the downhill sections that offered an opportunity to recover before racing hard towards the finish line.
We were pleased to welcome athletes, with visiting Centres including Ballarat, Buninyong, Camberwell Malvern, Corio, Gisborne, Horsham, Maryborough, Melton City, Werribee and of course our local Bacchus Marsh athletes. Thank you to all the families who travelled to join us. The atmosphere throughout the morning was outstanding, with parents, coaches, officials and spectators providing constant encouragement and support that helped athletes push through the challenging conditions and finish strongly.
Events such as this are only possible thanks to an incredible team of volunteers. A special thank you goes to our amazing Cross Country Coordinators, Dan and Dale, who spent countless hours planning, preparing and delivering a fantastic event. Their dedication behind the scenes ensured the day ran smoothly from start to finish.
We would also like to thank our parking attendants, announcers, starters, finish line officials, call room assistants and recording crews for their efforts.
A huge thank you to the many parents who volunteered as course marshals, as well as our dedicated rabbits and turtles, who guided athletes around the course and provided encouragement along the way. Thank you also to our wonderful BBQ team who kept everyone well-fed, Cruisin' Coffee Co for providing much-appreciated hot drinks, and our first aid officers who were on hand to support athletes and families whenever needed.
Congratulations to every athlete who took part. A special congratulations to our medal winners and we were delighted to present every participant with a certificate in recognition of their participation.
Thank you once again to every athlete, family member, volunteer, official, sponsor and supporter who contributed to our Cross Country Open Day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Bacchus Marsh again in the future.

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14/06/2026

14/06/2026