About the club

Old Carey is a cross country club catering for all male and female athletes. Established in 1963 as a summer track club, the cross country club began in the 1960’s. Initially catering for past Carey Grammar students, it has since become an inclusive club welcoming athletes from all schools and clubs.

Old Carey competes in the Associated Public Schools Old Collegians Association. This 13 event, 10 club competition is held between April and September each year. Between 100 - 200 athletes compete for team points and individual trophies for men and women, both fastest times and handicaps. Distances range from 5km - 16km including three relays.

Events cater for all ages and standards. Athletes can compete both in the Athletics Victoria (AV) cross country season as well as the APSOC season, as the two associations run events on alternate Saturdays. The APSOC competition is renowned for its informality, friendliness and big afternoon teas held at the conclusion of each race.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Brighton-by-the-Sea 9k Handicap

Solid efforts from OC athletes at this race, with Chris Papadakis (6th), Dave Rayner (7th) and Andrew Beath (11th). Mark De Luca from O/St Kev set the fastest time in 31.00 and Anna Kasapis in 33.56 in the womens race. Erin Carter continues to impress with her 4th fastest in the women’s event.
Papa and Erin lead our Club Athlete of the Year Awards with only two more races to complete.
OC was unable to repeat its 2008 teams win and placed 5th overall. O/Xavs took out the teams race.