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EastLink sponsors the Ringwood Gift 1600m Open 2023

March 17th, 2023

The Ringwood Gift athletics meeting will be held at Proclamation Park, Ringwood, on Saturday 25 March (11am-5pm), and EastLink is a sponsor.

This year will be the 43rd year of the Ringwood Gift athletics meeting, with a range of running events from 70m and 100m sprints up to 1600m.

The Ringwood Gift is operated by The Ringwood Professional Athletic Club (RPAC) as part of the Victorian Athletic League (VAL).

The VAL season consists of 18 events around the state, culminating with the famous Stawell Gift at Easter. The Ringwood Gift is the final event this year prior to the Stawell Gift.

Competing in VAL Gift races allows male and female athletes, of all ages and abilities, to compete in a fun and competitive environment. Each athlete is given a starting mark, or handicap, based on their ability and past results, giving them an equal opportunity to triumph in their chosen event.

Winners and finalists in each event receive cash prizes.

Come and see the Ringwood Gift

The Ringwood Gift will be open to the public ($5 entry fee per person).

Ringwood Gift timetable of events

Proclamation Park athletic track, Ringwood
Saturday 25 March (11am-5pm) 

  • 11:00 70m Open Heats

  • 11:381600m Restricted Final and Presentations - sponsored by EastLink

  • 11:48 70m Open Semi Finals

  • 12:00 800m Open Heats12:

  • 1670m Open Final and Presentations

  • 12:26 100m Under 14 Heats

  • 12:35 100m Under 18 Heats

  • 12:53 100m Masters Heats

  • 1:15 200m Men’s Heats

  • 1:40 200m Women’s Heats

  • 1:55 Official Opening

  • 2:15100m Under 14 Final

  • 2:20100m Under 18 Final

  • 2:25100m Masters Final and Presentations

  • 2:40 200m Men’s Semi Finals

  • 2:46 200m Women’s Semi Finals

  • 2:55 300m Masters Heats

  • 3:16 400m Restricted Heats

  • 3:28 400m Women’s Gift Heats

  • 3:36 400m Men’s Gift Heats

  • 4:00 800m Open Final and Presentations

  • 4:10 200m Men's Final

  • 4:15 200m Women’s Final and Presentations

  • 4:25 800m Masters 45+ Final and Presentation

  • 4:35 300m Masters Final and Presentations

  • 4:45 400m Restricted Final and Presentations

  • 4:55 400m Women’s Gift Final and Presentations

  • 5:05 400m Men’s Gift Final and Presentations

Covered stands and refreshments at Proclamation Park

Proclamation Park has covered stands overlooking the athletic track. There will also be a canteen for refreshments and barista coffee.

Videos from last year's event

Sponsors

In addition to EastLink, other sponsors include:

  • The Drain Man

  • Lonsdale Solutions

  • Zenith Lawyers & Consultants

  • Psycho Suzies Brewing

  • Dual Heating & Air Conditioning

  • MSC Signs

  • Intersport

  • MGA Counselling Services

  • Forest Therapy Victoria

  • Nature Play 4 Kids

  • Click On Rentals

  • Corrben Homes

  • Maroondah Printing

  • Speed Clinic - Shane McKenzie

Ringwood Professional Athletic Club

Ringwood Professional Athletic Club Inc. (RPAC) was established in 1978. Its main purpose is to provide services to its members and to promote professional running to prospective members. Its primary event is the staging of an athletic carnival each year under the auspices of the Victorian Athletic League (VAL). The Ringwood Professional Athletic Club aims to be a member of the Victorian Athletic League each year and has done so since it was established in 1978. The Ringwood Professional Athletic Club has conducted the Ringwood Gift carnival almost every year since 1978.