Author Archives: Niagara Olympic Club

Foot Tools E-Bulletin – Robbie Burns Race Kit Pick-up & Sidewalk Sale

Sharon Shares: 30-50% OFF WINTER JACKETS, CLOTHING, PANTS & TIGHTSUP TO 70% OFF SELECT ITEMS 20% OFF CURRENT SHOE STOCK Visit http://www.foottools.ca and start shopping! Foot Tools2013 James StreetDowntown Burlington L7R 1H1 905.637.1888 Mon-Tues 10:30-6Wednesday 10:30-8Thurs-Fri 10:30-7 Saturday 10-5 Sunday CLOSED

Annual General Meeting January 26th 2013

The Niagara Olympic Track and Field Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 am in the Clubhouse. Each athlete should be represented by a parent or guardian who can vote on their behalf. The purpose of the AGM is to: Review the activities of 2012 Approve the budget forContinue reading “Annual General Meeting January 26th 2013”

Revised Indoor Training Schedule

Sharon Shares: I have attached a revised training schedule to accommodate the indoor training at McMaster University. This is the closest available indoor facility.  This is more convenient than travelling to York University.  I have sent an information sheet with the details, by email. Car pooling is recommended.  Athletes should let us know if they can drive othersContinue reading “Revised Indoor Training Schedule”

Short Hills park to close for two-weekend Aboriginal deer hunt

Please don’t even think about training in Short Hills during each of the next 2 weekends… From Dan Dakin, St. Catharines Standard Tuesday, January 1, 2013 9:49:11 EST AM: Short Hills Provincial Park will be closed for the next two weekends because of an Aboriginal-only deer hunt. In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the MinistryContinue reading “Short Hills park to close for two-weekend Aboriginal deer hunt”

74 Canadian records set in 2012 track and field season

From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – The 2012 Canadian athletics (track and field) season saw many highlights such as Derek Drouin’s bronze medal performance at the Olympic Games, Jessica Zelinka’s unforgettable season, young pole vaulter Shawnacy Barber’s breakout performance at the World Junior Championships and wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell’s world records in the 100-metres, 200-metres and 400-metres.Continue reading “74 Canadian records set in 2012 track and field season”

Athletics Canada names 2013 NACAC Cross Country team

From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the athletes that will travel to Mandeville, Jamaica for the 2013 North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country Championships to be held January 26th. Junior Men (6km)  Base  Coach Brandon Allen Amherstburg, ON Dave Scarrow Ben Flanagan Kitchener, ON Peter Grinbergs Christian Gravel Vancouver, BCContinue reading “Athletics Canada names 2013 NACAC Cross Country team”

Updates for Saturday, December 15th!

Santa Sharon Shares: Updates for Saturday, December 15th! Practice at 10:00 am at Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road parking lot.   Following training, we will car pool back to the Clubhouse for our goal setting session.  Remember to bring your hot chocolate mug! We will be finished by 12:30 for pick up.   Remember!!!  NOC membership formsContinue reading “Updates for Saturday, December 15th!”

Athletics Canada identifies 2012 annual awards finalists

From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada named today the finalists for its 2012 annual awards in each of its twelve awards categories. The winners will be unveiled next Wednesday December 19, and will be honoured during the 2013 Canadian Championships in Moncton, N.B. The finalists and winners are chosen by Athletics Canada’s Awards Committee fromContinue reading “Athletics Canada identifies 2012 annual awards finalists”