Exceptional Year for Ultra Throw Youth Athletes

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Celebrating Ultra Throw’s Rising Stars: Impressive 2024 Results for Our Youth Athletes

What a year it has been for our young Ultra Throw athletes!

Our 12 dedicated youth members have achieved impressive results across national and regional stages in 2024. These young competitors have shown outstanding talent and commitment, securing top spots in Canada and beyond.

Here’s a look at the athletes who raised the bar in their respective events:

Top National Standings

  • Lexa Maver (2012) – Javelin (400g): #1 in Canada with a throw of 24.26m. Leading the pack, Lexa’s dedication and form set her apart as the top-ranked athlete in the country.

  • Vanessa Debanks (2010) – Discus (1.0kg): #2 in Canada, throwing 30.10m. Vanessa’s strength and precision landed her among the best in the nation.

  • Tatyanna Stevens (2009) – Discus (1.0kg): #3 in Canada with a 33.53m throw, plus #9 in Hammer (3kg) with a solid 41.31m throw, showcasing her versatility and strength.

  • Megan Teolis (2009) – Hammer (3kg): #3 in Canada with a powerful throw of 48.73m.

  • Jaanib Tatlay (2007) – Shot Put (5kg): #4 in Canada, launching the shot an impressive 16.14m.

  • Angelica Thiessen (2009) – Hammer (3kg): #5 in Canada with a throw of 44.44m, also ranked #10 in Javelin (500g) with 31.10m.

  • Dianna Debanks (2011) – Javelin (400g): #10 in Canada with a throw of 20.99m.

  • Waris Marwaha (2013) – Shot Put (2kg): #10 in Canada, achieving 8.40m.

In British Columbia, several of our athletes demonstrated their prowess:

  • Meagan McKay (2007) – Ranked #4 in BC in Javelin (600g) with a throw of 28.40m and #5 in Heptathlon with 3,566 points.

  • Kailey McKay (2007) – Ranked #5 in BC in Javelin (600g) at 28.01m and #7 in Heptathlon with 3,134 points.

Some of our Youth athletes stand with masters athletes at our Club Championships in 2024

And representing us on the international stage:

  • Mihaila McField (2013) – Competed at the 2024 US Pacific Northwest Regionals (Junior Olympics), bringing home a bronze medal in the 9-10-year-old girls' Shot Put (2.73kg) with an outstanding 8.15m throw. For context, this would have ranked her as the best in Canada with the 2.73kg shot!

Honourable Mentions and Regional Highlights

In British Columbia, several of our athletes demonstrated their prowess:

  • Meagan McKay (2007) – Ranked #4 in BC in Javelin (600g) with a throw of 28.40m and #5 in Heptathlon with 3,566 points.

  • Kailey McKay (2007) – Ranked #5 in BC in Javelin (600g) at 28.01m and #7 in Heptathlon with 3,134 points.

And representing us on the international stage:

  • Mihaila McField (2013) – Competed at the 2024 US Pacific Northwest Regionals (Junior Olympics), bringing home a bronze medal in the 9-10-year-old girls' Shot Put (2.73kg) with an outstanding 8.15m throw. For context, this would have ranked her as the best in Canada with the 2.73kg shot!

Congratulations to All

These results demonstrate the dedication, skill, and resilience of our youth athletes. They continue to make us proud, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll accomplish as we enter 2025. Congratulations to each and every one of you—you’ve shown the heart and strength that define Ultra Throw’s next generation!

An Epic Weekend at the Gold Medal Hammer Camp

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Photo opportunity! Megan wearing the olympic gold medals with our olympians: Camryn, Rowan and Ethan. (Ultra Throw)

This past September 19-20, Ultra Throw athletes had the privilege of attending the Gold Medal Hammer Camp, hosted by BC Throws Project and BC Athletics—a true highlight for anyone passionate about the sport. The weekend was packed with incredible insights, guidance, and hands-on training from some of Canada’s top throwers, making it an unforgettable experience for all.

In attendance from Ultra Throw was Robbin Whachell, Shawn Stevens, Megan Teolis and Angelica Thiessen.

Megan and Angelica speak to the olympians and request autographs (Photo: Ultra Throw)

Meet & Greet with Olympians: A Night to Remember
The weekend kicked off with a Meet & Greet and Q&A session at Trinity Western University in Langley. We had the incredible opportunity to hear from Olympians Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg, and Rowan Hamilton, who shared personal insights into their journeys and training philosophies. A standout moment was learning about Ethan Katzberg’s training regimen with his coach, Dylan Armstrong—highlighting the level of discipline, technique, and persistence required to reach the top.

Megan in the circle (Photo: BC Athletics)

Clinic Day at McLeod Athletic Park
The next day, we headed to McLeod Athletic Park for the hands-on clinic portion of the Gold Medal Hammer Camp. Although the weather was a bit wet, it didn’t dampen the spirits of UltraThrow athletes or the seasoned BC athletes who know how to power through! Dylan Armstrong, along with Camryn, Ethan, Rowan, and the dedicated crew from BC Athletics, led an impactful day of drills, throwing techniques, and individualized coaching, providing UltraThrow athletes, both young and experienced, with invaluable tips to refine their hammer throws.

angelica in the circle (Photo: BC Athletics)

A Huge Thanks to the Team
A heartfelt thank you to Dylan Armstrong, Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg, Rowan Hamilton, and the whole BC Athletics crew for organizing such a memorable camp. This weekend reinforced why we love the hammer throw—its challenges, rewards, and the incredible community that supports it.

We’re beyond grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best. Here’s to applying what we learned, training hard, and reaching new heights!

Coach Dylan Armstrong explains technique and Ethan Katzberg demonstrates in the circle. (Photo: Ultra Throw)

Megan and Angelica were two of our youth athletes in attendance. (Photo: Ultra Throw)

Results of Ultra Throw Club Championships 2024

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BC Athletics officials measuring the weight throw at mcLeod athletic park

This year’s meet was held on September 15 at the McLeod Athletic Park in Langley and was a composite of youth, senior and masters athletes from our Club.

Weather conditions were ideal. There were three events that were contested by most of the participants which included the Throws Pentathlon, Throws Triathlon, and Super Weight Throw.

Ultra throw athletes pose for a group photo after the Discus portion of the meet

Shawn stevens and the super weight

Congratulations to Shawn Stevens who broke a BC record in the super weight throw.

We are grateful to the B.C. Athletics officials.

The meet was followed by our annual general meeting.

With each passing year, our Club goes from strength to strength. We will chalk out our off-season practice to keep various competitions coming up during 2025 in view so that we take off from where we have left now.

Thank you to the BCA officials and volunteers who supported our event.





2024 AGM and Elections Held

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Left to right: Ken Townsend, Shawn Stevens, Robbin Whachell, Harnek toor, Tonja Teolis, David Ulis and Dave McDonald.

The Ultra Throw annual general meeting was held on September 15, 2024 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley after the Club Championships.

The meeting was held next to the shot put area.

Congrats to the new 2024/25 executive voted-in. They include the following:

  • President, Harnek Toor

  • Vice-President, David Ulis

  • Secretary/Communications, Robbin Whachell

  • Treasurer, Dave McDonald

  • Director of Athletic Development, Sean Stevens

  • Director, Ken Townsend

  • Director, Tonja Teolis

The Club looks forward to future growth in 2025. Registration for the new season is already underway.

Questions can be sent to ultrathrowclub@gmail.com.

AGM underway

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

During the meeting two youth scholarships were presented. Left to right: Angelica Thiessen, Coach Dave McDonald and Megan Teolis.

CLUB DONATIONS RECEIVED

Treasurer Dave McDonald receives a $500 donation presented by Harnek Toor on behalf of Gurinder Toor of Alpha House Mortgage Corp.

Paramjit Gill presented a $500 to our treasurer, Dave McDonald.

Thank you also to Jaswinder Pannu who presented a $250 sponsorship donation to Dave McDonald.


Ultra Throw Competes at Outdoor CMAs in Quebec

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Mohan Bains, Paramjit Gill and Harnek Toor from Ultra Throw

From August 2-4, 2024, Ultra Throw athletes joined Canada’s finest at the 49th Canadian Masters Athletics Outdoor Championship, held at the beautiful Claude-Ferragne Athletic Park in Laval, Quebec. With top competitors from across the country, this championship showcased exceptional athleticism, and our team members brought their best.

Representing Ultra Throw, Mohan Bains, Paramjit Gill, and Harnek Toor competed in their respective events, delivering powerful performances that highlighted their dedication and skill. Their throws exemplified the hard work they’ve put into the sport all season.

Our team achieved an impressive 6th place in the overall club standings with 108 points, ahead of some of the leading clubs.

Here’s a breakdown of each member’s outstanding achievements:

  1. Paramjit Gill (65-69 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Gold

    • Weight Throw: Gold

    • Shot Put: Gold

    • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

    • Discus Throw: Silver

  2. Mohan Bains (70-74 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Silver

    • Weight Throw: Silver

    • Discus Throw: Silver

    • Throws Pentathlon: Silver

    • Shot Put: Bronze

    • Javelin Throw: Bronze

  3. Harnek Toor (75-79 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Gold

    • Javelin Throw: Gold

    • Weight Throw: Gold

    • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

    • Shot Put: Silver

    • Discus Throw: Silver

Harnek Toor with other athletes competing at the CMA weight throw event. (Photo: CMA)

These exceptional performances reflect the high standards and dedication of UltraThrow athletes, reaffirming our club's strong reputation across Canada and beyond.

Congratulations to our athletes for their outstanding performances at one of the year’s premier Masters event, and a big thank you to Canadian Masters Athletics for hosting a well-run championship!