Starting today, the A.C. Junior National Championships are being held in Quebec. We want our athletes to know how much we support their efforts, and those of our Coaches who work tirelessly to get them qualified and ready to belong to Canada’s best. And to the athletes parents and guardians who quietly make sure thatContinue reading “Go NOC Athletes Go!”
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Mohammed Ahmed looks forward to the Commonwealth Games and a professional running career
Pictures and article courtesy Bernie Puchalski at the St. Catharines Standard: Making history wasn’t enough for Mohammed Ahmed. By winning a bronze medal in the 10,000-metre race and placing fifth in the 5,000 metres at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., the St. Catharines distance runner became only the second University ofContinue reading “Mohammed Ahmed looks forward to the Commonwealth Games and a professional running career”
A March Monday of Media Mayhem
Everyone talks about March Madness, and we had our own NOC micro-version , jumping through hoops on Monday, March 3rd. At Sharon’s urging we had set up a St. Catharines City Council presentation for that evening, and as a result of the pre-publication of the agenda, we were interviewed by the St. Catharines Standard atContinue reading “A March Monday of Media Mayhem”
NOC competed as a cohesive team in the Nationals
Excellent comments from Coach Bill MacDonald: As you can see by the posts, NOC had a phenomenal weekend in Vancouver, especially Heather, but what can’t be overlooked is the phenomenal performance by the NOC TEAM. Six athletes went to Vancouver, six athletes showed up on the line ready to race and six athletes made NOCContinue reading “NOC competed as a cohesive team in the Nationals”
Heather’s Interview by Athletics Illustrated Magazine after Winning the 2013 XC Nationals
From Coach Bill MacDonald: Here is Heather’s interview after winning the Junior Women’s Cross Country Nationals in Vancouver…
Bruchet, Wodak, Knight, Petrick, Finlayson, Zambrano take national titles at 2013 Canadian Cross Country Championships
From Athletics Canada: VANCOUVER – Six national champions were crowned today at the 2013 Canadian Cross Country Championships at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, B.C. Lucas Bruchet of Surrey, B.C., Natasha Wodak of Port Moody, B.C., Justyn Knight of Vaughn, Ont., Heather Petrick of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., James Finlayson of Victoria, B.C., and Maria Zambrano ofContinue reading “Bruchet, Wodak, Knight, Petrick, Finlayson, Zambrano take national titles at 2013 Canadian Cross Country Championships”
Heather Petrick wins the XC Nationals
Congratulations to Heather Petrick on winning the XC Nationals in Vancouver today by a serious margin! We are speechless, in awe, WOW! The ladies’ team was 7th overall, just a fabulous achievement all round. Congratulations to Sharon and all the coaches. Your dedication continues to give our athletes opportunities they only dreamed about!
NOC Front and Centre (literally)
Not sure if you spotted NOC’s Troy Smith in the banner photo (from last year’s race) of the AC website for this year’s Vancouver XC Championships tomorrow (Nov 30th). Go Team!
The Ones to Watch; Canadian Cross Country Championship Saturday in Vancouver
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – The 2013 Canadian Cross Country Championships, which serves as the selection trial for the 2014 NACAC Cross Country Championships, take place Saturday November 30 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, BC. Canadian titles are up for grabs in the junior, senior and masters categories. (More…)
November’s Lament turns to Smiles…
Sharon Shares: Niagara Olympic Club is proud to announce it will be hosting the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships for 2014. “Two summers springs and autumns sad Three winters cold and grey — And then it’s not so long to go That wild November day!” Recognition for recognizing how this should have read…
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