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!

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.


Supporter of the Year: Alpha Mortgage House Corporation

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Presenting the award to Gurinder Toor (left) of Alfa Housing Mortgage is Ultra throw President, Harnek Toor.

We are thrilled to announce that Alpha Mortgage House Corporation, has been named our 2023 Ultra Throw Supporter of the Year.

Their generous donations have made a significant impact which help in the growth and development of our club but also inspires others to get involved and support local sports.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alpha Mortgage House Corporation for their unwavering support which helps us to keep pushing the boundaries and achieve greater heights in the field of athletics throwing.

Thank you for being true champions for our Club and for helping us to achieve our goals. Your support is greatly appreciated by everyone at Ultra Throw.

Club Results: BC Masters Indoor Championship

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A photo from the event featuring three of our members who competed in Shot put (far left: Jaswinder, Harnek and Mohan)

The 2024 BC Masters Indoor Championship were held at the Kamloops Indoor Stadium on August 8 and 9.

A total number of 60 masters athletes took part with 36 males and 24 female athletes.

There were only two throwing events scheduled being an indoor meet. These were Shot Put and Weight throw.

Four Ultra Throw Club members participated. Their performances were praiseworthy, results of which were as follows:

  • Dave McDonald (70–74)
               - Weight Throw         - Gold Medal
    (He broke the existing BC Masters indoor Weight Throw record of 15.81 M with a throw of 16.19 M)

  • Jaswinder PANNU (65–69)
                 - Shot Put                - Gold Medal
                 - Weight Throw      - Gold Medal

  • Mohan Bains (70–74)
                 - Shot Put               - Gold Medal
                 - Weight Throw      - Silver Medal.

  • Harnek Toor (75–79)
                 - Shot Put                 - Gold Medal
                 - Weight Throw        - Gold Medal

Performances of our members dominated the field in both the throws and they have done our Club proud. Our heartiest congratulations to each one of them and wish them good hunting in the outdoor competitions at the BC, Canadian and the World Masters level ahead during the year.