Burlington Track and Field Club

2011Jan22, 23 

The senior group had a very successful weekend at the International Youth Meet of Champions in Toronto. The youth aged girls 4x200m relay (Mary Ollier, Ashley Taylor, Taysia Radoslav and Tori-Lee Brent) lead the way winning gold with a fast 1:46.83s. Individually, Ashley Taylor picked up bronze over the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.32s and 4th in the 200m (26.67s). Mary Ollier finished 4th in 60m sprint running a personal best time of 8.06s. Taysia Radoslav placed 8th in the 200m at 27.75s on a black and blue sprained ankle from long jump. Caitlin McClurkin took bronze in long jump at 5.08m. On the men's side Wes Miller finished 5th in the 200m in a time of 24.26s and 12th in the 60m (7.52s). Below are all the results of the senior members:
 
60m                                                                 200m                                      
Mary Ollier 8.06s (4th) *pb                            Ashley Taylor 26.67s (4^th)
Wes Miller 7.52s (12th)                                  Wes Miller 24.26s (5th)
Caitlin McClurkin 8.42s (14th) *pb                  Taysia Radoslav 27.75s (8th)
Kim Brix 9.08s (15th)                                      Ken Slessor 25.34s (15th)
 
400m                                                               60m hurdles
Ken Slessor 59.19s (19th)                               Ashley Taylor 9.32s (3rd)

 Long Jump
Caitlin McClurkin 5.08m (3rd)
 
4x200m relay
1:46.83s (1st) Mary Ollier, Ashley Taylor, Taysia Radoslav, Tori-Lee Brent
 
1600m medley relay
4:35.60s (4th) Oceana Charron, Caitlin McClurkin, Kim Brix, Tori-Lee Brent
 

AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16TH STARTING AT 7:00PM -

Guest Speaker:  KRISTA DUCHENE

Top Distance Female and Male: Cross country specific

Top Sprint Female and Male: Indoor and outdoor season

Gord Rusby Award: Gord Rusby was the Burlington Liason Rep and past president; Presented to the individual who best performs at our club meet. This athlete will have his/her name engraved on the Club Trophy (which they can keep for a year and must be returned after their reign) as well they will be given a trophy to keep. (Same format for the Hugh Higgins and Rhoda Swick)

Hugh Higgins Award (Female Sportsmanship): Hugh Higgins was a long time coach of the Club.  First coach to have an award named after him. Presented to the junior female athlete who is supportive of team mates and shows enthusiasm and participates regularly.

Rhoda Swick Award: Rhoda Swick is the wife of Bud Swick (one of the original founders of the club). Rhoda was a dedicated partner who helped things run smoothly. When Rhoda passed away this tropy was named in her honour. Presented to the junior athlete who has shown the most improvement over the year.

Bob Stephens Award (Male sportsmanship): Initially coaching and later serving on the Board of Directors, Bob and his wife Sandy, managed our primary fundraising Bingo for 25 years. Presented to the junior male athlete who is supportive of team mates and shows enthusiasm and participates regularly.

Ken Lake Award: Ken Lake was a senior coach and Club builder for many years. Ken and wife Elaine were officials with Athletics Ontario in numerous capacities and Ken, as an internationally recognized starter.  Presented to the senior female athlete for sportsmanship.

Jim Warford Award: Jim Warford was one of the founding members of the club. He held many different positions with the Club including head coach and athletic director.  Presented to the senior male athlete for sportsmanship.

Pat Warford Award:  Patricia Warford was an active participant,secretary,president and wife of Jim Warford. This trophy was named to honour her dedication to the Club. Presented to the senior athlete who has shown the most improvement over the year. 

Coaches Awards: These awards are from the coaches, given to athletes who fit no specific catagory but who are recognised for their spirit and endeavour and persuit  of the challanges of sport.