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2013 Timex BC Road Running Series Update

 The Timex BC Road Running Series is BC’s premier road race series, featuring 15 of the most competitive events in BC. With 10 events complete, competition for places is intensifying. Participants must complete a minimum of 5 races to qualify for series prizing, as well as being a Junior, Senior, Masters or Road & Trail member of BC Athletics.

After 10 events, Geoff Martinson has a clear lead with 4,477 points. Second and third places are extremely close with David Jackson (4,395) just one point ahead of Jim Finlayson (4,394). Ryan Huff is fourth with 4,222 points.

On the women’s side Sabrina Wilkie leads with 4,371 points. Only 7 points cover second to fourth places, with Catrin Jones (4,304) edging Erin Burrett (4,301) and Catherine Watkins (4,297).

This year series prizes will be awarded to the top 10 qualifiers, with prize money of $1,000, $500, $300, $200 awarded to the top 4 men and women, and Timex merchandise awarded to places 5 through 10. In addition, the top 4 men and women will be invited to represent BC at the Timex Series National Finale and National 10K Championship in Toronto on September 21.

The remaining 5 races in the 2013 Timex BC Road Running Series are:

• Sunday, May 26 (8:30am) – Running Room Shaughnessy 8K, Vancouver
• Sunday, June 9 (9:00am) – Sandcastle City Classic 10K, White Rock
• Friday, June 14 (6:45pm) – North Shore Credit Union Longest Day 5K, UBC
• Sunday, July 7 (8:00am) – Midsummer 8K, Kelowna
• Saturday, July 20 (8:00am) – Summerfast 10K, Vancouver

The Running Room Shaughnessy 8K also serves as the 2013 BC 8K Championship, with additional Championship prize money available to BC Athletics members.

Complete Timex BC Road Running Series details, individual race details, and the latest rankings can be found on the series website at http://www.bcathletics.org/RRSeries/

2013 Timex BC Road Running Series Update

 The Timex BC Road Running Series is BC’s premier road race series, featuring 15 of the most competitive events in BC. With 10 events complete, competition for places is intensifying. Participants must complete a minimum of 5 races to qualify for series prizing, as well as being a Junior, Senior, Masters or Road & Trail member of BC Athletics.

After 10 events, Geoff Martinson has a clear lead with 4,477 points. Second and third places are extremely close with David Jackson (4,395) just one point ahead of Jim Finlayson (4,394). Ryan Huff is fourth with 4,222 points.

On the women’s side Sabrina Wilkie leads with 4,371 points. Only 7 points cover second to fourth places, with Catrin Jones (4,304) edging Erin Burrett (4,301) and Catherine Watkins (4,297).

This year series prizes will be awarded to the top 10 qualifiers, with prize money of $1,000, $500, $300, $200 awarded to the top 4 men and women, and Timex merchandise awarded to places 5 through 10. In addition, the top 4 men and women will be invited to represent BC at the Timex Series National Finale and National 10K Championship in Toronto on September 21.

The remaining 5 races in the 2013 Timex BC Road Running Series are:

• Sunday, May 26 (8:30am) – Running Room Shaughnessy 8K, Vancouver
• Sunday, June 9 (9:00am) – Sandcastle City Classic 10K, White Rock
• Friday, June 14 (6:45pm) – North Shore Credit Union Longest Day 5K, UBC
• Sunday, July 7 (8:00am) – Midsummer 8K, Kelowna
• Saturday, July 20 (8:00am) – Summerfast 10K, Vancouver

The Running Room Shaughnessy 8K also serves as the 2013 BC 8K Championship, with additional Championship prize money available to BC Athletics members.

Complete Timex BC Road Running Series details, individual race details, and the latest rankings can be found on the series website at http://www.bcathletics.org/RRSeries/

Invitation to apply to host 2014/15 BC Cross Country Championships

BC Athletics invites applications to host the provincial cross country championships in 2014 and 2015.

The championships must be held on the last Saturday of October. Championships are held for all age groups, from 9 year old boys and girls, through to Masters men and women.

Selection of teams to represent BC at the Canadian Cross Country Championships will be based upon results at the BC Cross Country Championships.

Pre-requisites to hosting a championship include that the event and/or host organization be in good standing with BC Athletics.

BC Athletics provides hosting grants and limited championship prize money, subject to budget and application deadlines.

The deadline for current applications is June 28, 2013. To apply to host the Cross Country Championships, complete this form: http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/xcchampsbid.pdf 

Six Simon Fraser University Clan Track & Field athletes named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team

New Orleans, LA – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has named All-Region honorees for the 2012-13 Division II outdoor track & field season and six Simon Fraser University track and field athletes have earned a spot.

The top five from each region in individual events and each member of a relay ranked in the region’s top three have earned the All-Region distinction for this season.

Helen Crofts (West Vancouver, BC) earned the recognition for top five finishes in four different events while Lindsey Butterworth (North Vancouver, BC) place in the top five in two as did Sarah Sawatzky (Chilliwack, BC).

Meanwhile Chantel Desch (Abbotsford, BC) earned a spot for as a member of the Clan’s 4×400-metre relay team as did Michaela Kane (Robert’s Creek, BC) while Jade Richardson (Nanaimo, BC) was named to the team after a GNAC Championship performance in the discus.

Full article: http://athletics.sfu.ca/news/2013/5/17/WTRACK_0517132010.aspx?path=general

Athletics Canada mourns the loss of Diana Stevens

It is with a heavy heart that Athletics Canada learned today of the passing of Diana Stevens, Athletics Manitoba Executive Director.

“This is a very sad day for me as a friend and colleague of Diana,” said Rob Guy, Athletics Canada Chief Executive Officer.  “I know how much of a void this is going to leave in her family as it was priority number one for her.  My deepest condolences to her husband Tim, her son Joel, and her daughters Michelle and Janelle.”

Diana was known for her enthusiasm, her passion and her love of life; her loss will leave a large hole in many people’s lives, notably in the athletics community.  Diana was a champion of the Hershey’s Track and Field Games program single-handedly growing participation year over year to participation levels unmatched across North America.

She was the engine behind next week’s Hershey’s Track and Field Games Day in Canada event in Carman, Manitoba.  Over 1,000 children are expected at this event thanks in large part to Diana’s perseverance in reaching out within her community to encourage kids to get up and active.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her friends and the greater Manitoban athletics community.

-AC-

http://athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=1482

Diana Stevens, Executive Director, Athletics Manitoba

From Athletics Manitoba

We are deeply sadden to report the sudden accidental death Wednesday of

Diana Stevens, Executive Director of Athletics Manitoba.

On behalf of the entire track and field community,

we offer condolences to her family at this time.

Rest in peace, Diana.

BC Athletics Junior Development (JD) Survey – Update

It has come to our attention that there was an error with the original survey around question #3.  We have corrected the problem.  Please note that those of you who have already completed the survey with the problem, will still have their answers on file, so there is no need to re-do the survey.  Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience

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Richmond

BC Athletics is looking for your feedback on the issue of the Junior Development Banquet and the Junior Development recognition program (Crests, Top 10 and Excellence Awards).  Please take some time, and fill out our survey so we can better serve our membership.

To access the survey, please click on this link >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013BCJDSurvey

PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JUNE 7th, 2013