Seymour’s run gun takes out top trainer gong at Victorian Athletic League awards night

The veteran trainer had a successful 2023-24 season, with two of his athletes recording impressive victories at Stawell under the “Kelfit” team name.

One of the runners under his tutelage was Liv Attard, who won the 1600m Open Frontmarkers Handicap, while Lubeck’s son Cooper claimed the 800m Men’s title in a proud moment for the Lubeck family.

Lubeck was honoured to receive the prestigious award, but the star trainer was even more excited about the continued growth of athletics in Seymour.

“It’s a great honour to receive this recognition and wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work put in by the Kelfit team who have burst onto the VAL scene,” Lubeck said.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to coach these athletes with many of them reaching new heights over the past year.

“Even more exciting than that is the VAL confirming the Seymour Gift will be added to the schedule this season, providing a home track for our team and a great event for the town.

“We’re all looking forward to seeing the dream of a Seymour Gift come to life.

“We hope it’s an event not to be missed for many years to come.”

The addition of the Seymour Gift to the Victorian Athletic League is great news for the town.

Seymour Running Club president Blair Collins said Lubeck was an important figure at the club.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have Kelvin heavily involved at the Seymour Running Club with his work pivotal in bringing back the Seymour Gift this year on December 14,” Collins said.

“To be named Trainer of the Year is testament to Kelvin’s dedication to his team and his vast knowledge gained over decades of training athletes.

“Through Kelfit, Kelvin has put athletics on the map across our community and he’s contributed so much to the local sporting landscape.

“We have no doubt the 2024-25 VAL season will be even bigger for the Kelfit crew and we congratulate Kelvin on being acknowledged as the top trainer in the state.”