Ultra Throw Lifetime Membership Awarded to Club Inspiration
/Dave McDonald (right) presents the "Ultra Supporter of the Year" award to Ken Townsend in memory of his wife Gladys.
We’re pleased to announce that Ken Townsend has become an honourary lifetime member of Club Ultra Throw.
Founder of Ultra Throw, Dave McDonald, provides the backstory:
"For those of you who do not know Ken, he is the reason that I started throwing at the age of 55. After coming to grips with never being able to run or play any type of court sports due to having the tibial osteotomy, I saw him throwing discus one day when I was walking the track at Maple Ridge Park. I talked to Ken and took a few throws and smiled saying, 'I could do this.' We became training partners for over 4 years. Long story short, if it wasn't for Ken, I would never have tried throwing and Ultra would not be in existence. “
”I may be the 'founder' but Ken is the 'godfather' of our Ultra Throw Club."
During the Club Championships on Sept. 25 at McLeod Athletic Field in Langley, Ken was also presented with the "Ultra Supporter of the Year" in memory of his wife Gladys.
“For those of you who knew Ken and Gladys, you know that Gladys was there to watch and record almost every throw that he took,” said Dave McDonald. “Bundled up in the rain at times, she took care to keep Ken's stats. I cannot think of anyone who has ever had such a strong supporter. She was amazing.” With this being said, I propose that we put up a perpetual trophy in her honor as "Ultra Supporter of the Year."
