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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT - July 16, 2014
It is hard to believe but our 2014 Outdoor Season is coming to a close. The JD's have their Championship Event next weekend in Surrey, 7 Athletes and 1 coach are heading to the Summer Games in Nanaimo, 8 or more athletes heading to Legion Nationals in August and our 4 International Childrens Games athletes are still working hard on raising funds to go to Australia in the fall.
The 2014 season has seen athletes attend the National Indoor Meet in Quebec, the BC JD Pentathlon Championships, the Jr Nationals in Quebec, BC Championships in Kamloops as well as the Jr and Sr Combined Events Nationals in Ottawa.
We have had our head coach named as Team BC Coach for 3 different Canadian Championship events and one athlete named to the Canadian Panamerican Combined Events Team.
This year's Jack Brow was the largest in our OAC history, which we could not have done without all our parent volunteers, coaches, athletes and officials.
We would also like to announce that our Middle Distance Coaches, Niki and Nate are the proud parents of a new "little sprinter" named Natalia, which if the weather is nice, we are hoping will make another appearance at the BBQ.
We are very proud of the accomplishments of all our athletes and coaches and hope that you will all come and join us for our ...
Salad, drinks and freezies will also be provided. This BBQ is for all Athletes, Coaches and Parent Volunteers and there is no charge.
Year End Wrap up BBQ.
It will be Wednesday July 23. Practice will end early (around 7pm) and we will have the "Boyd Car B Q", and will be cooking burgers.Salad, drinks and freezies will also be provided. This BBQ is for all Athletes, Coaches and Parent Volunteers and there is no charge.
Please RSVP at the track just so we have a rough idea of numbers.
We hope to see you there.
Thank you on behalf of the OAC Executive,
Barbara Smith-Murray
OAC President
JACK BROW MEMORIAL & 2014 BC MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
A huge Thank You to all the teams, athletes, coaches and parents who attended the meet
Visit this link to the Okanagan Sports Page for some great photos and articles from the weekend!
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Please visit Upcoming Meets under the Events/Calendar tab above for Registration information on the BC JD Championships!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DANE MARTIN FOR HIS JD13 PENTATHLON WIN LAST WEEKEND IN MAPLE RIDGE. HIS COMBINED TOTAL POINTS WERE 3439!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SUMMER GAMES ATHLETES - Click Here for Details
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Photo courtesy of Lorne White, Okanagan Sports Page
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Okanagan Sports Page Article on Making Tracks at the Jesse Bent
If you are interested in joining OAC and would like more information, please contact Karen the Kelowna Track Manager
Photos courtesy of Lorne White, Okanagan Sports Page
International Children's Games Fundraisers
Four OAC athletes (Taryn O’Neill, Rylee Paulson, Hunter Blucke and Dane Martin) and coach Erin Kokayko will be attending the International Children’s Games in Lake Macquarie, Australia in December 2014. The travel costs for these games are approximately $2,400 per athlete.
Pro Oil Change have very kindly offered to help us fundraise for our athletes and coach who are representing Kelowna and OAC at the ICG in Australia at the end of this year.
For $20 you can purchase an oil change coupon - Value $50 - redeemable at Pro Oil change on Commerce Ave., just off Hwy 97. The full $20 goes to the Athletes and Coach's fund.
The coupons can be purchased from me at the track Mondays and Wednesdays during practice.
Thank You for supporting our athletes and coaches!
MEMBER ONLY SECTION ON BC ATHLETICS WEBSITE
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A new feature provides members with exclusive access to discounts on goods and services, and other information.
Discounts are currently available from Biosteel, Timex, Athletics Canada, BC Running Stores, Avis, Holiday Inn, and Charter Bus Lines. In addition, competitive members receive reduced entry fees to sanctioned events.
Log in to the Member Only area at the top right of the website, and watch for further offers.
2014 TRAINING INFORMATION
Track rascals (6-8yrs): Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Season runs April 7th to July 21st.
Junior Development (9-12yrs): Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Season runs March 31st to July 23rd.
All other athletes age 13+: Mondays and Wednesdays (5:30) 6:00 - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Season runs March 31st to July 23rd.
Supplemental Training: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Apple Bowl) and Sundays 9:00 - 10:30 am (TBA). Season runs April 10th to July 23rd.
All training takes place at the Kelowna Apple Bowl unless informed otherwise.
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