Month: June 2018
Harry Jerome International Track Classic Results
Congratulations to all of the Valley Royals athletes who were invited to compete at the Harry Jerome International Track Classic on June 26th & 27th.
Results available here: http://www.athleticscanada.tv/gprofile.php?do=view_event&event_id=959&mgroup_id=47401&year=2018&year=2018
Photo of Coach Ziggy with athletes Eric Chatten, Liam Espedido and Django Lovett at the Harry Jerome Track Classic (Photo Credit: Ferdinand Espedido)
Register for Universal Athletics Meet
- EVENT ENTRIES DUE BEFORE MIDNIGHT THIS SUNDAY JUNE 24th FOR THE UNIVERSAL ATHLETICS TRACK & FIELD MEET happening next Saturday & Sunday (June 30 & July 1) at Bear Creek Park, Surrey. Email entries to [email protected]
- Meet package available as PDF here: 2018_universal_t_f_meet_package
- Check the Universal Athletics Website for other info and details at http://www.universalathletics.ca/
Rowan Hamilton Wins Harry Jerome Scholarship
The Valley Royals Track & Field Club is extremely proud of thrower Rowan Hamilton, one of four recipients of the 2018 Harry Jerome Scholarship. Rowan excels in the throwing events, gives back to the track and field community through volunteer work, and he is an Honours student at Sardis Secondary School. We wish Rowan the best of luck as he attends UBC in the fall.
To read the full BC Athletics article about all four of the Harry Jerome Scholarship recipients click: http://www.bcathletics.org/TrackAndField/News/2018-harry-jerome-scholarship-award-winners-announced/2785/
Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser
Join in the fun together, get rid of stuff, and help the club! Saturday June 23rd 1:00-3:00 PM (Set Up starts at 11:30AM)
Let Taryn Price know your family will be participating by emailing her at [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFO: INFO for June 23rd Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser
Printable Poster: Poster for June 23rd Multi Family Garage Sale
Neufeld Farms Fundraiser
The Neufeld Farms Fundraiser a big success! Many thanks to everyone who participated. A special “Thank You” goes to Anna Maria Molina for coordinating this fundraiser which raised hundreds of dollars for the Club!
Royals Athletes Shine at BC High School Track & Field Championships
Congratulations to all of the Valley Royals athletes who represented their schools at the 2018 BC High School Track & Field Championships in Langley this past weekend May 30th to June 2nd. (Do you have a photo of yourself competing at or receiving an award at this meet? Send to [email protected] to be added to this post)
Meet Results available here: http://www.bctfa.ca/results.html#currentresults
The Abbotsford News has published a report about local athletes who placed in the top 5 in the province (includes a slide show of local athletes competing at this meet): https://www.abbynews.com/sports/abbotsford-athletes-score-medals-at-provincials/
For another Abbotsford News slideshow of athletes competing at the BC High School Track & Field Championships click: https://www.abbynews.com/sports/slideshow-high-school-track-and-field-highlights/
June Practice Schedules & Meets
See https://valleyroyals.ca/practice-schedule/ for the most up-to-date practice schedule information or follow us on Instagram 
For Upcoming Meets see new webpage: https://valleyroyals.ca/upcoming-meets/
Power & Speed Practice Schedule for June:
- Monday, June 4th 4pm
- Wednesday, June 6th 4pm
- ALL PRACTICE GROUPS: Saturday, Sunday, June 9th/10th, Jesse Bent Memorial Meet, Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam.–email entries to [email protected]by June 5th 6pm Meet Package available at http://www.coquitlamcheetahs.org/p/annual-jesse-bent-memorial-cheetah-meet.html
- Monday, June 11th 4pm
- Wednesday, June 13th 4pm
- ALL PRACTICE GROUPS: Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 15,16,17 Langley Pacific Invitational, McLeod Athletic Park, Langley. —email entries to [email protected] by June 9th midnight Meet package available at http://www.langleymustangs.com/
- Monday ( June 18 ) – Rotary at 4:00 pm
- Wednesday ( June 20 ) – Rotary at 4:00 pm
- Friday ( June 22 ) – Rotary at 10:00 am (not 4:00 pm as originally posted. Changed due to Soccer Tournament)
- Monday ( June 24 ) – Rotary at 4:00 pm
- ALL ATHLETES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS SPECTATORS: Tuesday & Wednesday (June 26 & 27) – Harry Jerome Invitational, Swangard Stadium, Burnaby. NOTE: Spectator Admission Tickets Need to be Purchased in Advance via https://www.harryjerome.com/ Come cheer on the Royals JD Exhibition Athletes and the Royals Elite Athletes who will be competing
- Thursday ( June 28 ) – Rotary at 4:00 pm
- ALL PRACTICE GROUPS: Saturday & Sunday (June 30 & July 1) – Universal Track & Field Meet, Bear Creek Park, Surrey. Email entries to [email protected] Meet package available at http://www.universalathletics.ca/
Endurance Running Practice Schedule
Endurance Training is offered 3 days per week (Until July 26th, Resuming on TBA date for the Cross Country Season):
- Mondays 5:15 pm
- Wednesdays 5:45 pm
- Thursdays 5:15 pm
(See Power & Speed Schedule above for meet info)
Pole Vault Practice:
Schedule emailed out each week by Coach Graham
(See Power & Speed Schedule above for meet info)
Throws Practice Schedule:
TRAINING SESSIONS WILL RUN 2 -3 HOURS
Practices will consist of conditioning & technical work
- Tuesday 4:30 PM @ Clearbrook Park Throws Cage & 6:00 PM @ Valley Royals Shed
- Thursday 4:30 PM @ Clearbrook Park Throws Cage & 6:00 PM @ Valley Royals Shed
- Sunday 11 AM @ Clearbrook Park Throws Cage & 1:00 PM @ Valley Royals Shed
The Clearbrook Park Throws Cage is just north of the baseball diamonds in the main field. The Valley Royals Shed is located at the south end of track at Rotary Stadium.
(See Power & Speed Schedule above for meet info)
Due to insurance rules, all athletes must have a paid Club Membership to join a Valley Royals Practice Group. Go to https://valleyroyals.ca/membership/ to select a membership package and register online at https://valleyroyalstrackandfield.com/registration