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ISSUE #14-2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 737-3177 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
2007 BC Athlete Declaration
All BC athletes hoping to be considered for the BC Senior, BC Junior, Western Canada Games, BC Juvenile teams MUST fill out an athlete declaration before the dates below:
- BC Senior Team - June 20, 2007
- BC Junior Team - June 20, 2007
- Western Canada Games Team - July 1, 2007
- BC Juvenile Team (National Legion T&F Champs.) July 1, 2007
The athlete declaration form can be found at the BC Athletics website: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/teamdec07.pdf
2007 SPIN Summit – Powering Sport Performance with Science and Technology
September 24-26, 2007 www.spinsummit.com
The Best Western Richmond Hotel & Convention Centre
Richmond, British Columbia
Register on-line at www.spinsummit.com. For more information regarding conference logistics, contact the Conference Secretariat:
DeArmond Management Ltd.
Tel: (250) 472-7644
Fax: (250) 472-7664
Email: SPIN@DeArmondManagement.com
To submit an abstract or inquire about sponsor and exhibit opportunities, contact Roz Eckardt at reckardt@pacificsport.com.
Rising Stars in Athletics - This week's spotlight is on NAIA Silver Medalist Inaki Gomez
Inaki Gomez
Born: 1988
Hometown: Vancouver
Club: Racewalk West
Coach: Gerry Dragomir
Events: Race Walk, Cross Country
2006 Best to date:
10km RW – 43:46, Vancouver International Racewalk, 1st
5km RW – 22:16, NAIA Championships, 2nd
2005 Best Performance & Ranking:
10km RW – 48:18, USA vs Canada Jr. Dual, 3rd
5km RW – 22:46, Burnaby All-comers, 1st
Achievements:
2007 – NAIA Track and Field Championships, 2nd
2007 – Vancouver International Racewalk Champion
2006 – BC High School Track and Field Champion
2006 – Canada vs USA Junior Dual meet, 3rd
2005 – BC High School Track and Field Champion
Teams:
2007 – UBC Track and Field National Team
2006 – UBC Cross Country National Team
2006 – USA vs. Canada Junior Dual Team
School Attending:
University of British Columbia
Future Goals:
As an athlete my sights are set on the Olympic Games in London 2012. Ever since I became a competitive athlete, originally as a swimmer, I have dreamed of one day making an Olympic team. With my progression in the discipline of Racewalking, I feel that that dream has become more attainable.
BC Athletics Board of Directors Approves New Event Sanctioning Policy and Fee Structure
The details of the new policy and fee structure are now available for the membership and event organizers on the BC Athletics website. Please visit link below.
www.bcathletics.org/main/sanctionbenefits.htm
Athletics Canada
Results from around the Track (and Field)
May 28, 2007 - http://www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=11226
Please be advised that the following Registration Package is now available:
- Royal Canadian Legion Coaching Academy
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca or 613.260.5580 ext.3309
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Summer Games
Volunteer Positions
Paralympic Team Mission Staff
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) invites applications for volunteer positions with the Team Canada Mission Staff for the 2008 Paralympic Summer Games, September 6th-17th, 2008 in Beijing, China.
The Paralympic Games are the premiere event in the world for athletes with a physical disability. The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a not-for-profit, charitable, private corporation responsible for developing and promoting all aspects of the Paralympic Movement in Canada (www.paralympic.ca).
The Paralympic Team Mission Staff Positions are:
Operations Team
- Athlete Services Officer
- Team Services Officer
- Database Officer
Communication Team
- Press attaché
- Photographers
For the application form and detailed job descriptions, please download the documents from the main page on the CPC website at www.paralympic.ca (left column).
Please submit your complete application by no later than June 22nd, 2007.
Rob Needham
Senior Manager, High Performance
Canadian Paralympic Committee
3585 Graveley St, 7th Floor
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J5
Phone/Téléphone: 604-678-6241
Fax/Télécopieur: 604-678-2554
Email/courriel: rob@paralympic.ca
www.paralympic.ca
Selection Criteria for the Parapanamerican Games
The document has been posted on the web: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=9169.
The 2007-2008 Carding Criteria Document for Athletes with a Disability (AWAD)
The document has been posted on the web: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=140.
The National 2007/2008 Carding Criteria
The document for able-bodied athletes has been posted on the web: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=140
National Track & Field Championships
Please be advised that the following Event Technical packages have been recently updated:
- Canadian Track and Field Championships – Technical Package –
Windsor, ON
www.athletics.ca/cmslib/general/2007Windsor-TechnicalPackage-FINAL.pdf - Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships – Technical
Package – Abbotsford, BC
www.athletics.ca/cmslib/general/2007Juniors-TechnicalPackage-FINAL.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca or 613.260.5580 ext.3309
Road Running
SIRC May Newsletter features Marathons
Whether you are a veteran marathon runner or just getting started, preparing for a marathon is hard work. There are many things to consider before heading out for the big race.
A training program is one of the most important aspects of marathon preparation. But which training program is right for you? How often should you train? How can you improve your time? To help answer these questions numerous scientific studies have been conducted. The risk of injury is high for marathon runners; therefore it is important to be aware of the common running injuries and how to avoid them prior to beginning your training. Once race day arrives the planning continues, everything from what you eat for breakfast to what clothing you wear may have an affect on your results.
Featured Articles:
- Reviving the Cardiovascular Engine
- Scoop of Running Injuries
- Top three Marathon Workouts
- Research: Can you improve your running time?
To read the above articles and to view the whole May Newstletter, sign up to recieve your free copy at www.sirc.ca/register_email.cfm
Summer 2007 Road Running Performance "Interval Training" Clinic
The BC Athletics Summer 2007 Road Running Performance "Interval Training" Clinic started May 16th at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park.
The clinic, coached by past Vancouver Marathon winner, BC Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee and Certified Level 2 NCCP coach John Hill, is on 20 consecutive Wednesdays at 6PM until September 26th. The cost is $140 (plus BCA Athletics membership, minimum $10 per calendar year), or a drop-in of $15 (includes BCA day membership).
Registration form is available on the BC Athletics website to be printed off and mailed in to BC Athletics. For more information contact John Hill at 604 688-8648 or email johnhill@telus.net.
www.bcathletics.org/main/rrclinic.htm
TransCanada 10K Online Registration Now Available
OTTAWA - Athletics Canada is pleased to announce that online registration is now available for the 2007 TransCanada 10K Canadian Championship and for the TransCanada 10K Run with the Champions. The races take place jointly on October 13 2007 in Ottawa. In its second year, the event offers the unique opportunity for running enthusiasts, or people looking to stay fit and get exercise, to enter and run alongside - well most likely behind - Canada's top road runners.
For more information, please visit www.transcanada10km.ca or contact info@transcanada10km.ca.
Track & Field
Athlete declaration deadline for Pan Am Juniors and World Youth
The athlete declaration deadline for the Pam Am Junior Championships and the World Youth Championships is Friday, June 1st, 2007. Athletes can declare online or forms can be printed off and faxed to (613) 260-0341. A reminder that the qualifying period for these events is April 26, 2007 – June 17, 2007.
Pan Am Junior Championships: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=9059.
World Youth Championships: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=9060.
Starting this week, Athletics Canada will be posting weekly “Athlete Tracking” lists for both events.
Athletics Canada announces Harry Jerome International Track Classic team
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the team that will compete at the 24th Harry Jerome International Track Classic. The competition takes place in Burnaby, BC at Swangard Stadium on Friday June 8th.
The Harry Jerome has been sanctioned by the IAAF as a relay qualifying meet for the World Championships taking place later this summer in Osaka, Japan.
2007 Harry Jerome International Track Classic team
Name Event Hometown Coach Jamie Adjetey-Nelson Long Jump Windsor, ON Dennis Fairall Esther Akinsulie 4x400m Relay Ottawa, ON Hugh Conlin Brian Barnett 4x400m Relay Edmonton, AB Quin Sekulich Erica Broomfield 4x100m Relay Scarborough, ON Desai Williams Tyler Christopher 4x400m Relay Chilliwack, ON Kevin Tyler Whitney Evans High Jump Calgary, AB Les Gramantik Martine Cloutier-LeBlanc 4x400m Relay Montreal, QC Jérome Favérial David Gill 800m Mashteuiatsh, QC Fabien Basset Mike Harber Javelin Throw Windsor, ON Dennis Fairall Geoff Harris 800m Halifax, NS Dan Hennigar Kelsie Hendry Pole Vault Saskatoon, SK Rick & Susanne Petrucha Karl Jennings 110m Hurdles Brampton, ON Desai Williams Shannon King 4x100m Relay Brampton, ON Frank Bucca Adam Kunkel 4x400m Relay Paisley, ON Kevin Tyler Justin McLennan 4x100m Relay Mississauga, ON Desai Williams Jared McLeod 110m Hurdles Winnipeg, MB Cliff Rovelto Carline Muir 4x400m Relay Etobicoke, ON Kevin Tyler Keston Nelson 4x400m Relay Toronto, ON Derek Evely* Kyle Nielsen Javelin Throw New Westminster, BC Tom Nielsen Osi Nriagu Long Jump Windsor, ON Dennis Fairall Emmanual Parris 4x100m Relay Sherbrooke, QC Richard Crevier Teneshia Peart 4x100m Relay Calgary, AB John Cannon Adrienne Power 4x400m Relay Halifax, NS Peter Lord Lauren Seibel 4x400m Relay Kelowna, BC Richard Hillson Nathan Taylor 4x100m Relay Coquitlam, BC Derek Hansen Genevieve Thibault 4x100m Relay Val Belair, QC Fabrice Akué Nathan Vadeboncoeur 4x400m Relay Champaign, IL - USA Wayne Angel Neville Wright 4x100m Relay Edmonton, AB Quin Sekulich Neb Zachariah Triple Jump Guelph, ON Dave Scott-Thomas To be confirmed Women's 4x100m Relay
Team Coaches Derek Evely Edmonton, AB Glenroy Gilbert Nepean, ON
Team Manager Markus Bill Vancouver, BC
AC Representative Danny Daniels Sydney, BC
The meet is named in honour of the late Canadian sprinter Harry Jerome who won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympic Games. For more event information including schedule, tickets and complete start lists, please visit www.harryjerome.com.
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Athletics Canada launches “Team 2012 Athlete Identification Program”
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the launch of the Team 2012 Athlete Identification Program (Team 12) for the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London, England.
Team “12” features three levels of recognition in which athletes and their coaches are eligible to be identified based on their 2012 podium potential.
The program will progress as we get closer to the 2012 Games with the full list of athletes in the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels updated on a yearly basis. The objective being that the list will evolve as the Games approach, to eventually closely resemble the team which will be named to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games.
2007 "Team 12" – BC Residents
GOLD Name (YOB) Event Club Coach Category "A" Gary Reed (81) 800m Pacific Athletics Wynn Gmitroski Category "B" Jennifer Joyce (80) Hammer throw Kajaks T&F Club Chris Huffins Category "C" Dylan Armstrong (81) Shot put Kamloops T&F Club Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk
SILVER Category "A" 4x100m and 4x400m relay pool athletes identified through the Canadian Sports Review Panel Nathan Taylor (83) 4x100m Relay Metro Athletic Club Derek Hansen Michael Mason High jump Valley Royals T&F Club Laurier Primeau Julia Howard (83) 800m Valley Royals T&F Club Brit Townsend
BRONZE Corri-Ann Campbell Fell (88) 400m Hurdles Vancouver Thunderbirds Laurier Primeau Evan Dunfee (90) 5km Race walk Kajaks T&F Club Gerry Dragomir Elizabeth Gleadle (88) Javelin throw Vancouver Thunderbirds Laurier Primeau Bevin Kennelly (84) 3000m Steeplechase Prince George Track Club Wayne Phipps Curtis Moss (87) Javelin throw Unattached Tom Neilsen Novelle Murray (84) Discus throw Unattached Garret Collier Krista Woodward (84) Javelin throw Unattached Don Babbit
Athletics Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of track and field including cross-country running and road running. Its purpose is the pursuit of leadership, development and competition that ensures world-level performance in athletics.
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International Throws Conference 07 – “Legendary Training Systems”
When: Saturday September 29, 2007
Sunday September 30, 2007
Where: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA
What:
- Over 20 presentations available
- Practical and technical sessions
- Presenters include:
- Dr. Ekkart Arbeit
- Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk
- Kari Ihalainen
- Special appearance by Don Babbitt
For details regarding registration, presenter and presentation descriptions, see the brochure at: www.athleticscoaching.ca/?pid=2&nid=75
WESTERN CANADA GAMES
Every four years there is an opportunity for athletes aged 16 years to 21 years from around the province to become involved in a Multi-Sport Games. This year is the Western Canada Games which are being held in Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, Alberta from August 7-11.
The team is comprised of 66 athletes (58 able bodied, 5 wheel chair athletes and 3 Special Olympic athletes).
The trials for being selected to this team will occur on July 7 and 8 in Nanaimo. The selection standards and selection criteria are available on our website.
The team will participate in a dual meet on July 21 and 22 at the Games venue just outside of Edmonton which will provide our athletes an opportunity to become familiar with the venue, to work with the team staff and to grow as a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for BC Athletes to participate in a multi-sport Games environment. More information will be sent out over the next weeks about a development camp, a relay camp and how to register on-line for Team BC. For more information please contact Ron Bunting at ronbunting@bcathletics.org or 604-737-3176.
17th World Masters Track & Field Championships
Riccione, Italy – Sept 4 – 17, 2007
Notice to affiliates and athletes:
Deadline for entries:
Please note that the closing date for entries to the Local Organizing Committee in Riccione (ITA) World Masters Championship “Stadia” - is 31st May, and this means that entries must be with your affiliations (Canadian Masters Ass.) well before this date, check with your affiliation for the correct procedures for your entry.
We look forward to seeing many athletes in Riccione and wish them all success in their events.
Winston Thomas
WMA Secretary
ATTENTION MASTERS POLE VAULTERS!
The BC Masters Pole Vault Championships will be held in Victoria on Tuesday June 5th starting at 6:00 pm. For details, please e-mail Gerard Dumas at gddumas@shaw.ca.
China to compete in the 2007 PacifiCanada Track & Field Series
China will enter 23 athletes in the 4 International Meets of the PacifiCanada Series June 3 to 10. The Chinese Team is from the Provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang that have a combined population of over 80 million. Several of the athletes are members of China's national team, with these athletes showing particular strength in the technical events of long jump, triple jump, pole vault and javelin.
Canada's Relay Teams – Men's and Women's 4 x 100 and 1 x 400 will be competing and looking to meet the qualifying standards for World Championships and Olympic Games. Competition for Canada will be Team China with negotiations underway with the USA, Cuba and Jamaica.
Schools, Clubs and Provincial Relay Teams are encouraged to contact the Invitations Director for each of the meets about entering a relay team. The contacts are:
Kajaks International Track Classic – June 3/07, Richmond, BC
Richard Collier
Email: rcollier@lynx.bc.ca
Tel: 604-271-0851
Fax: 604-271-0851
Cell: 604-230-5375
Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic
Marek Jedrzejek
Cell – 604-317-7030
UBC Office: 604-822-6259
Fax – 604-833-6011
Email: marek_jedrzejek@hotmail.com
Email UBC: marekj@interchange.ubc.ca
Lafarge International Track Classic
Gerry Swan
Tel: 604-859-9801
Fax: 604-850-7880
Email: gswan@uniserve.com
Abbotsford International Track Classic Sunday, June 10, 2007 Abbotsford
Entries may be submitted directly to Entry Chairperson:
Shirley Young
604.594.7990
chedro@telus.net
http://international.valleyroyals.org/index.htm
Details for all the meets in the PacifiCanada Series can be found at: www.pacificanada.ca.
Events Schedule: For Full updated Events scedule, see the PacifiCanada Series website www.pacificanada.ca/the_events.htm
2007 BC Masters Track & Field Championships
June 15 - 17, 2007
Langley BC - hosted by the Langley Mustangs
Held in conjunction with the Pacific Invitational
Canadian 10,000m Championships - Abbotsford, BC
www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=10859
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca or 613.260.5580 ext.3309
Run Jump Throw!
Upcoming RunJumpThrow Events
For information on upcoming RunJumpThrow Events taking place across the province, please visit our RJT web page at www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm.
RunJumpThrow Instructor Workshops Available
Now Online:
- Descriptions of the types of Instructor Workshops that are available
- Fee Schedule for Workshops
- Registration forms for hosting a Workshop
Please visit www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm
TYPES OF PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
-
Athletics - Run Jump Throw
(Elementary Schools - any or all grades Monday to Friday) -
Teachers RunJumpThrow Instructor Workshop(s)
(Elementary teachers - School or District Pro D) -
Track and Field Athlete/Coach Development sessions
(High Schools- teachers and students grades 8-12) -
Coaching Certification Workshops
(Club and High School coaches, parent volunteer coaches, youth leaders)
For complete descriptions of these programs, the services they provide, and how to get involved, visit our website at http://www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm or contact our provincial coordinator, Thelma Wright.
Thelma Wright
Run Jump Throw Coordinator
Tel 604 737 3175
Fax 604 737 3171
runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org
officials
OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO OFFICIALS
There have been substantial updates to the officials web page, and all
officials are encouraged to check out the new features. The website now
has the upgrading information and forms, with an on-line request form for
people who want to upgrade in 2007.
www.bcathletics.org/main/officials.htm#upgrading
You can also download a new record card for the 2007 season. Printed cards will also be available from your Regional Coordinator (Carol Cull, Alice Kubek, Alwilda van Ryswyk). And as encouragement for keeping your record cards current, the awards nomination form and information on the incentive program is also available in the official's section of the BCA website.
We encourage all officials to register with BCA early in the season. You are not insured to be in the competition area unless you have a current membership.
Some important notes on registration this year.
- You can register in several categories, but if you are planning to volunteer as an official, you MUST check the "official " box on the back of the registration form. This will ensure that you are included in members lists that we receive from BC Athletics
- If you are a member of a club your registration must go through your club registrar. If you are an unattached official you can register directly though Sam at BCA, just send her your form and payment, either electronically or by mail. The fee is now $15.90
Event Check-in.
We are asking all event organizers to provide a signed area (table) for
officials check-in. When you arrive on the site, please sign in and let
the organizers know you are there. After you have done that, you can pick
up a copy of the officials event feedback form either at the check in
table or at the finish line. This form should be returned to the finish
line at the end of the day, and will help provide useful information for
all of us involved in trying to improve the world of athletics. The event
feedback form is also available in the new "Forms" section of
the officials web page
www.bcathletics.org/main/officials.htm#forms
Job / Volunteer opportunities / Scholarships & Grants
ProMOTION PlusGreater Victoria in partnership with KidSport Greater Victoria are delighted to announce two new awards available to young women residing in the Capital Regional District.
Find the application form at www.promotionplus.org/Content/Recognize/Other%20Awards.asp#OtherAwards
For job opportunities with specific BC Athletics member clubs, please see the BC Athletics home page under "What's Happening."
BC Team Staff Positions
Coaches wishing to apply for staff positions on BC Teams should complete the application below as soon as possible:
www.bcathletics.org/main/teamstaffapp.htm
Resources
New Sport Science articles are posted to the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre website every Wednesday. Access can be found at www.athleticscoaching.ca either through the "Sport Science Articles" link on the main page or through the sport science page. You can also access the articles listed above through the weekly "Top Stories" link.
REMINDERS and Quick Links
The Gold Standard - May 2007
The Gold Standard is Athletics Canada's Monthly Newsletter.
http://athletics.ca/cmslib/general/TheGoldStandard-May07200751153147.pdf
This month's edition features:
- 113th Penn Relays
- Pan Am Race Walk Cup Results
- News from the IAAF – Nutrition for Athletics
- New Championship Relay Events
- Bootlegger Generation B Scholarship for Life Contest
- Emilie’s Run
- and more
Click here to see the Gold Standard archives: www.athletics.ca/article.asp?id=7957
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Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association of BC Press Releases
To find ASRA News such as Press Releases, Employment Opportunities and Important Reminders, visit www.asra.ca
PODIUM - Canadian Olympic Committee's Newsletter Vol. 5, Issue 5 is now available.
www.olympic.ca/EN/newsletters/42e.shtml
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
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.