2003 BC Athletics Awards 

Executive of the Year

VANCOUVER THUNDERBIRDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Bird
Graeme Fell
Bruce Miller
Ken Newbert
Sharlene Ridgeway

Hosted:
• The Fred Rowell Relays (an event of the Vancouver Olympic Club)
• Longest Day 10 km Road Race
• Pre-provincial High School Cross Country Champs meet – Saints vs Thunderbirds
• BC High School Cross Country Championships
• 1400 competitors participated in events hosted by the Vancouver Thunderbirds in 2003

Club Membership:
• Club membership has increased from 52 to 72 in one year

Club Development:
• The Board has built a club business model that is creating employment in Track & Field, currently employing 4 people on a part time basis

Athlete Development:
• The Board has contributed to athlete development through financial and equipment support services.
• 8 athletes on the 8 BC teams
• 2 on National Teams
• 2 Cdn Records – Dan Mezheritsky – Cdn Jnr Dec Record twice
• 1 World Best Performance for Double Decathlon – Reidar Zapf-Gilje

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