BC Athletics

BC Athletics - Zones 1, 2 Report

ZONE 1:

the Trail Track Club is an athletic association dedicated to developing athletes to their full potential.
the club provides an excellent place for athletes to train, especially through the winter months.
sprinting and endurance running help to maintain conditioning and build speed, while the throwing and jumping events test and develop flexibility and strength.
the club offers training in sprints, distance running, hurdles, long and triple jump, shot put, discus, javelin and hammer.
the Trail club moved indoors to the Willi Krause Fieldhouse at the end of October.
training sessions are run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 pm.
Trail will be hosting their 14th indoor meet on February 19, 2005, sponsored by the local branch Royal Canadian Legion.
the meet runs from 10 am to 2 pm , the events being Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump, 50m and 800m.
points will be awarded for participation and results. Ribbons as well as an aggregate trophy to be presented to the club or school with the most points for the day.
Trail will host the 4th Annual Royal Canadian Legion Outdoor Meet on May 14, 2005 at Haley Park.
This meet is open to athletes born in 1996 or earlier. The seven events are 60m Hurdles,100, 400 and 800m, High Jump, Long Jump and Shot Put.

the club hosted 9 all-comers meets this season. Will continue with the same format in upcoming year.
club will continue to host BC Interior Championships
club focus will be on JD development, differing from original emphasis on 15 + years.
7 coaches will be working approximately 50 club members, 35 of whom are JD's
organizational matters are getting special attention as the club develops.
the club goal is to establish a working liason with school, city and community
track and field in schools is dying out so club involvement is becoming more important.
Penticton Pounders Running Club also involved with track club, and more members participating in All-Comers Meets.

a special AGM was held in the fall of 2004 in an attempt to resolve internal coaching issues.
a new executive was elected in the hope of putting aside past differences and forging a new agenda.
winter training has been somewhat curtailed while awaiting the opening of the indoor track facilities at The Capital News Centre.
the indoor training facilities are now complete and the executive is in the process of finalizing access for their winter training groups.
The success of the measures adopted will be determined when the coaches interact with the athletes in the new season.
Kelowna has purchased new pole vault mats and hopes to begin building a formal pole vaulting program this year.
The club currently has 144 athletes, an increase of 12 over 2003, with 74 renewals.

one of the most exciting developments for the club has been the breaking ground for new athletic facilities.
by May of 2005 the first phase of the development should be completed ( outdoor facility), and work should be well underway for the second phase ( indoor facility)
for more information go to www.kamloopstrack.ca and follow the link
2004 saw the largest growth in club coaching. 4 coaches earned their level 1 or 2 NCCP certification.
internationally recognized Ukrainian coach Anatoly Bondarchuk will be joining the coaching staff this season.
Kamloops hosted numerous competitions, including four high school competitions, numerous elementary meets, The Kamloops Centennial Championships and the BC JD Championships. These competitions served over 3,000 athletes.
currently 57 registered officials in the club