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ISSUE #29-2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 737-3177 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Junior Development Awards Nomination Form now available
The 2006 BC Junior Development Awards Nomination form in now available on the BCA website, and through the link below. There are two options available for submission: you may print out the PDF version of the form and fax or send it in to BC Athletics (address above) or you may fill out the online nomination form that will be submitted electronically. Both are available through the link below. Please read the selection criteria carefully.
www.bcathletics.org/main/awardsnom/jdawardscrit.htm
Website On-Line Registration Form Problems
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The various online registration and payment forms (with the exception of the Individual Membership form which is working properly) on the BC Athletics website have been temporarily suspended. They will be activated shortly once new programming requirements are dealt with.
We have experienced problems from May 16th. Some registrations did get through but most didn't. If you are unsure please contact Sam Collier at sam.collier@bcathletics.org with details on your submission(s) and she can verify for you. You can also print out the form and re-submit it to the BC Athletics office by fax at (604) 737-3171. We will make sure you are not charged twice.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and look forward to getting things back to normal as quickly as possible.
Re-Subscribe to Receive the BC Athletics Bulletin by Email
Unfortunately, when the BC Athletics Office changed computer systems at the end of May the BC Athletics Bulletin Subscriber list did not transfer to the new system. To receive the Bulletin by email, please re-subscribe by entering your name and email at www.bcathletics.org/main/bcabulletin.htm. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Rising Stars in Athletics - This week's spotlight is on Canadian Junior 1500m Champion Daniel Mallie
Daniel Mallie
Born: 1987
Hometown: Delta, BC
Club: Pacific Athletics
Coach: Rob Connors
Events: 800m and 1500m
2006 Best to date:
800m - 1:52.19 Victoria High Performance Invite June 17
1500m - 3:52.20 BC Junior Championships July 8
2005 Best Performance & Ranking:
800m - BC 2nd - Canada 3rd - 1:51.84 BC High School Championships
Achievements:
2006 - Canadian Junior Champion 1500m
2006 - BC Junior Champion 1500m
2006 - CIS Indoor Track and Field Champion 4x800m relay
2005 - CIS Cross Country Rookie of the Year
2005 - Canadian Junior Finalist 800m
Teams:
2006 BC Team - Junior Track and Field Nationals
2005 BC Team - Junior Cross Country Nationals
2005 BC Team - Junior Track and Field Nationals
2004 BC Team - Junior Cross Country Nationals
Future Plans:
This fall Daniel will start his second year at the University of Victoria where he is studying mechanical engineering. Daniel is looking forward to a strong cross country season with his main goal being competing at the senior level nationally in the 800m and 1500m.
Athletics Canada July Newsletter
The July 2006 edition of the Gold Standard, Athletics Canada's official newsletter is now available at www.athletics.ca/cmslib/general/The Gold Standard - July 2006.pdf.
Update on the AC Direct Membership Database
All of the 2006 BC Athletics Individual memberships have now been
entered on the new, national on-line database system - AC Direct. We are
still in the process of tweaking the new system in preparation to hand
over membership management to the club registrars. The Membership card
production is the last function to be finalized and this is why we have
been slow getting them out. I am hoping to get everything up to date
within the next two weeks. In the meantime if you need your BC Athletics
number or are not sure you've actually applied for your 2006 membership
please use the Membership Number Check system now available through our
website. It can be found at:
https://www.acdirect.ca/regsearch/get_registration_id.asp?
unit=ATHBC&language=EN&season=2006
In order to set up AC Direct access for club Registrars we will need verification of who is your official club Registrar for 2006. Club Registrars must ensure that their 2006 BC Athletics memberships are in place prior to being able to use the system. Club Registrars should contact Sam Collier at sam.collier@bcathletics.org and verify the following information:
- Registrar Name
- Club Affiliation
- 2006 BCA #
- Email address
- Full mailing address
- Phone contact
Once this information is received we can start setting up access to the system and get all the details out to each club Registrar.
Thanks
Sam Collier
Manager - Registration & Membership Services
Reminder to Meet Directors
This is a reminder to all meet directors to please submit your results as soon as you can following your event so that we can get them onto our website. Be sure to include the official event name, location (city), and date in the body of your message in order for the results to be posted correctly.
In addition, results must include implement weights, hurdle heights, and wind readings (where available) in order to be included in the BC Track and Field Rankings. If no wind index is available for the necessary events (100m, 200m, 100mH, 110mH, long jump, triple jump), the results will be placed under the illegal performance ranking. Year of birth of the athletes is also appreciated for the rankings.
If you have athletes that are part of the paralympic program competing in your meet you need to send an additional copy of the results to Jean Laroche at jlaroche@athletics.ca.
Track & Field
First Ever Thunderbirds Beach Pole Vault Challenge!
On Wednesday August 16th the Thunderbirds Beach Pole Vault Challenge, the first of its kind ever in Canada, will take place at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. The women's warm-up will begin at 2pm, with the Open Women's competition to begin at 3pm, followed by the Men's warm-up at 4:30pm, and the Open Men's competition beginning at 5:30pm. Spectators are welcome - this will be a fun event for the whole family.
The entry deadline is August 9th, 6pm. All entries are welcome.
Please contact Meet Director Mike Clapson at mikeclapson@gmail.com for registration or further information.
Canadian World Junior Team Announced
Congratulations to the following BC Athletes that will compete in the World Junior Championships in Beijing, China August 15th-20th.
Name Hometown Event Campbell-Fell, Corri-Ann Vancouver, BC 400m hurdles Gleadle, Elizabeth Vancouver, BC Javelin Gustavson, Reid Vancouver, BC Decathlon Marpole-Bird, Justin Vancouver, BC 1500m Moss, Curtis Burnaby, BC Javelin Wellington, Whitney Surrey, BC 100m Team Staff Laurier Primeau Jumps / Combined Events Coach
BC Senior Team announced
Congratulations to the following athletes who will compete for BC in the Canadian Track and Field Championships August 4-6 In Ottawa, ON.
LAST NAME FIRST NAME EVENT Abdulai Ruky LJ, 200m, HJ Cummins Diane 800m Engelmann Andrea HT Evans Tiffany 1500m Kennelly Bevin 3000ms/c MacGregor Meredith 3000ms/c McCann Stephanie PV Murray Novelle DT Payne Gabrielle HJ Rutley Erica PV Seibel Lauren 400m, 200m Teteris Aimee 800m Welch Lauren 400mH Whitehead Liza 100m Armstrong Dylan SP Halcro Joel 400m Hurtubise Neal 400m Johnson Chris 800m Laforest Sean HT Martinson Geoff 800m Mason Mike HJ Miller Andy PV Morfitt Graham JT Negrin Rob HT Reed Gary 800m Taylor Nathan 100m, 200m Thomson Ira 200m, 400m Ziak Jerry 5000m Green Brandon 800m
STAFF
Larry Blaschuk, lblaschuk@telus.net
- Jumps
Ron Parker ronparker66@shaw.ca -
Sprints/Hurdles
Richard Collier, rcollier@lynx.bc.ca
- Throws
Allen Johnson, allen_955@yahoo.ca
- Middle Distance
Thelma Wright, wrighton@shaw.ca -
Manager
BC Legion Team (15, 16, 17 year-olds) announced
The following athletes will take part in a week-long National camp and competition hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion. The camp will take place at SFU from August 10th - 17th, with the competition taking place August 12th, 13th.
15 year-olds
NAME HOMETOWN EVENT Christabel Nettey Surrey LJ/100 m Quinn Erickson Comox Shot Put/Discus James Lee Vancouver Discus Katelyn Green Comox Javelin Emma Kimoto Richmond High Jump Imrosebir Baga Surrey Shot Put Kaitlin Nelson Victoria 400 m Justine Johnson Victoria 800 m Ian Miller Abbotsford High Jump Timothy Smith Vancouver 400m Jocelyn Webster Coquitlam 80m H Matthew Daly-Grafstein Vancouver 100mH Rowan Forseth Coombs 800 m Christine Law Courtenay 300 mh Katherine Digby Vancouver 3000 m
Juveniles (16, 17 yrs)
NAME HOMETOWN EVENT Dunfee, Evan Richmond RW Irvine, Stacey Smithers PV Henderson, Trey Richmond HT MacCorquodale, Emma Nanaimo HT Pattison, Alana Langley CE Nielsen, Kyle Coquitlam JT Payne, Gabrielle Richmond HJ Macauley, Laura Port Alberni SP Fraser, Nicolle Port Coquitlam JT Law, Geoffrey Vancouver PV Lowe, Christine Coquitlam 400mH Kuma-Mintah, Kofi Surrey LJ Lotnick, Samantha Langley 1500SC Smith, Jessica North Vancouver 800m Chester, Ryan Courtenay 400mH Clark, James Maple Ridge 3000m Swartz, Shawn Port Coquitlam HJ Culley, Mitchell Coquitlam 1500 Warwick, Heather Richmond RW Sprenkels, Tiffany Squamish TJ Parker, Keynan New Westminster 100m Wakefield, Brett Maple Ridge 1500SC Mara, Jordan Surrey 800m Riekki, Thomas Victoria 110H Tarzwell, Lyle Salmon Arm 400M
B.C. Summer Games Team Announced!
Congratulations to all the athletes who will compete for their Zone in the BC Summer Games beginning on Thursday July 27th. Please visit the July 21st Issue (#28) of our BCA Bulletin for the full list of athletes by zone.
2006 NACAC Combined Events and Canadian Half Marathon
The following items have been posted on the web:
- 2006 Canadian Half Marathon Championships - Technical Package (www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=8415)
- 2006 NACAC Combined Events Championships - Selection Criteria & Declaration Form (www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=9525)
Kajaks Fun Relay Meet - August 2, 2006
The Kajaks Fun Relay Meet will be August 2, 2006 at Minoru Park will start at 6pm. All clubs are welcome and can enter as many relay teams in as many events as you would like. A price will be charged based on the number of competitors registered to cover the cost of the food. This will be a fun meet for the whole family; we want to build on the team approach to track. This meet will be more like a windup with a BBQ for all the competitors. Their burger and drink is included in their entry fee. There will also be burgers for purchase for all non competitors. This meet will also give your relay teams a chance to practice before the National Meet Aug 10-17. Please see the Kajaks website for more details. www.kajaks.org
Come join us for an evening of fun!
Online Registration Open for National Senior Championships
Online registration for the 2006 Canadian Senior Track and Field Championships is now available. It can be found at:
- Canadian Senior Track and Field Championships, August 4-6, Ottawa, Ontario: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=7353
2006 All Comer Track and Field Meets and High Performance Events, Burnaby Central Secondary School Track
The Hershey Harriers A.C. All Comer Track & Field meets at Burnaby Central Secondary School track are taking place on 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings since June 20th. The meets are open to anyone wishing to participate with a cost of $8 for BC Athletics members or the equivalent from another athletics/track & field association and $10 for nonmembers.
Electronic timing will be used. For the sprints please bring your own starting blocks, throwing implements will be weighed and certified. It is important to note that mixed performances are not eligible for Records, International Standards or National/Provincial Team Selection. Mixed performances in Provincial/National Rankings will be noted as occurring in mixed events.
For more information go to www.hersheyharriers.com or contact Jerry Tighe at 604-731-9475, jtighe@lynx.net.
TUESDAY (remaining): August 1.
START: 7:00 PM. (3k Walks 6:45 PM) Field Events 6:30 PM
Aug 1 1500 Walk, 100, 400, 800, 1500, 200, 10,000, Discus, Javelin
Hosted By: Hershey Harriers A.C. Sanctioned By: British Columbia Athletics
Entries: 6:00 P.M. Participants should register at least 1/2 hour prior to their event.
Road Running
Road Race Management - Race Directors Meeting & Trade Show
October 12 - 14, 2006, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
For more information, please visit www.rrm.com/meeting/meeting.html
Courses and Clinics
Sport Technology & Sport Performance Conference
The SPIN Summit, a conference on sport technology and sport performance will be taking place in Victoria, October 2-4, 2006. Registration is online at www.spinsummit.com.
The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon 2006 World Congress
Science and Medicine of the Marathon
Presented by American Road Race Medical Society (ARRMS) and the
American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Oct 18-21, 2006
Conference Topics
Demographics of Modern Marathon Running
Physiology
Energy Metabolism
Muscle Damage
Doping Issues
Psychology
Immunology and Hematolgy
Race Day Medical Care
Cardiovascular Medical Issues
Hyponatremia
Registration at: www.SMMConference.com.
Level 1 Coaching Clinic Host needed:
Anyone interested in hosting a Level 1 Coaching Certification Clinic should contact Ron Bunting at ronbunting@bcathletics.org.
The BC Athletics Summer 2006 Road Running Performance "Interval Training" Clinic from May 10 at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park
The clinic, coached by past Vancouver Marathon winner and Certified Level 2 Coach John Hill, is on 20 consecutive Wednesdays at 6PM until September 20.
The registration fee is $148.40 (with 6% GST) and includes a BC Athletics Training Membership. Please refer to the on-line registration form for deductions given to those who already hold a 2006 BC Athletics annual membership.
There is also a drop-in fee of $10.60 available.
You can print a registration form at www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/rrclinic.pdf. For more information call John Hill at 604-688-8648 or email johnhill@telus.net.
Run Jump Throw!
FREE RunJumpThrow Demo for Children aged 6-11
On Wednesday August 16, from 2:00-4:30pm, there will be a free
RunJumpThrow demonstration taking place at the Vancouver Thunderbirds
Beach Vault Competition at Jericho beach.
www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/beachvault.pdf
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For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Thelma Wright at runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org.
RunJumpThrow June Newsletter Online
The June edition of the RunJumpThrow Newsletter is now online. You can find it at www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm#news.
RunJumpThrow Instructor Workshops Available
Now Online:
- Descriptions of the types of Instructor Workshops that are available
- Fee Schedule for Workshops (new as of June 2006)
- Registration forms for hosting a Workshop
Please visit www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm
Job / Volunteer opportunities
For job opportunities with specific BC Athletics member clubs, please see the BC Athletics home page under "What's Happening."
REMINDERS and Quick Links
Canadian Paralympic Committee July Newsletter
The July edition of the Canadian Paralympic Committee Newsletter is now
available. In it is the new Lexicon of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
Please visit the link below to find out more:
www.paralympic.ca/english/products/insider/pdf/PI_July_2006_EN.pdf
Kamloops 2006 BC Summer Games Newsletter
The second edition of the 2006 BC Summer Games Newsletter is out. It can be found at: www.kamloops2006.ca/pdf/BC%20Games%20Newsletter%202.pdf.
Run Jump Throw Learning Outcomes for Instructors and Requirements for Certification
See the following link for an outline of the Learning Outcomes and Requirements for RJT Instructor Certification: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/rjtoutcomes.pdf
Now you can order your own RunJumpThrow Equipment Bag!
Order form is available on the RJT page of the BC Athletics website:
www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm
Managing Risk - Keeping our Sport Safe
In the continuing effort to provide information and tools to assist member clubs in managing risk and providing a safe environment for children, youth and adults to train, participate and compete in Athletics (Road Running, Track & Field, Race Walking, Cross Country Running, Marathons, Ultras, Trail and Mtn Running), please find below the link to the Sport BC website and information on:
- Harassment and Abuse in Sport
- Safety in Sport
- Screening Staff and Volunteers
www.sport.bc.ca/Content/Risk Management/ Risk Management Main.asp
BCA # Checker
Forgot your BCA membership number? Aren't sure if you've signed up for
2006 or not?
Find out by using the BCA # Checker:
https://www.acdirect.ca/regsearch/get_registration_id.asp?
unit=ATHBC&language=EN&season=2006
2006 BC Athletics Sanctioned Events Applications
All Events are requested to get their BC Athletics Sanction Forms in to
the BC Athletics office as early as possible. The BC Athletics office
should receive them no later than 3 months prior to the event taking
place. If you have questions or need information please contact as
follows:
Track & Field events: Ron Bunting - ronbunting@bcathletics.org
Road Running & Cross Country Events: Jerry Tighe - jerrytighe@bcathletics.org
New Online Drug Database Helps Canadian Athletes Compete Doping-Free
www.cces.ca/pdfs/CCES-MR-DIDGlobal-E.pdf
Back issues of the BCAB are available at www.bcathletics.org/main/bcabulletin.htm.