It’s time to Register for the Valley Royals 2019 Season. If you have Fundraising Credits remaining from this year you can apply them to next year’s Membership if purchased Online before the credits expire at Midnight on December 31st, 2018.
Month: December 2018
Coach Ziggy Retires from the Valley Royals
The Valley Royals wish to thank Coach Ziggy, Zbigniew Szegalowicz, for providing decades of excellent coaching to Valley Royals athletes as well as high-level athletes from all over the Lower Mainland.
Well-loved by all who have trained with him, Coach Ziggy is known for his fun-yet-challenging exercises which he incorporates into his training programs.
There is no question that Coach Ziggy will be missed by the Valley Royals after such a long and stellar history with this club. Ziggy has coached a remarkable number of athletes to excellence in all of the Power & Speed and Jump events but he is best known for his athletes with national and international achievements in High Jump.
Some of the outstanding high jumpers that Ziggy has coached in recent years include: Mike Mason, Django Lovett, Joel Della Siega, Alexa Porpaczy and Eric Chatten.
Coach Ziggy has won many honours and awards over the years and this year he has been named 2018 High Performance Coach of the Year by BC Athletics. The award will be presented to Ziggy at the BC Athletics Banquet on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019. The Valley Royals are very proud of Coach Ziggy and his many accomplishments. Congratulations Ziggy!
In his resignation letter to the Board of Directors this past week Ziggy said, “For me it was a long journey and privilege to be coaching in one of the best clubs in Canada. But time is flying, I will be not returning as a resident to Abbotsford, and traveling for and back to Vancouver is very difficult. Thank you for the opportunity to be Valley Royals Power-Speed coach for many years! Warmest Regards, Coach Ziggy”.
Ziggy’s retirement from the Royals will be effective on January 1st, 2019 and his last day coaching for the club will be this Friday, December 21st.
Although Coach Ziggy leaves some big shoes to fill, and indeed it may take more than one coach to do the work that Ziggy has provided to this club, the Royals are now actively seeking coaches to continue the Power/Speed and Jumps programs that Ziggy has so expertly built over the years.
Applicants may submit their resume to the Valley Royals Club Administrator, Christa McAuley at [email protected]
Alex Seimens Returns for 2019 JD Program
The Valley Royals is pleased to announce that former JD Cross Country Coach-Alex Seimens-has accepted a position as an assistant coach for the upcoming JD Track & Field season. We are thrilled to have Alex back with the Royals.
Scott Svelander to Succeed Trevor Wight as JD Track & Field Coordinator
The Valley Royals Board of Directors is pleased to announce that in 2019 Coach Scott Svelander will become the new Track & Field Coordinator for the Junior Development Program which was built by Coach Trevor Wight over the past four years. Coach Scott will continue coaching the Endurance Running Group next year too. Scheduling information will be published in the new year.
Many thanks to Coach Trevor for all of his excellent work in training and developing young athletes and well as providing mentoring to the JD Assistant Coaches. Coach Trevor has written an open letter to the club:
Dear Royals Family,
This coming season, I am taking a step back from my role as coordinator of the JD program. I am doing this so that I can spend more time supporting my own children (there’s four of them) with their various activities. My older two boys who’ve been a part of the JD program for the past couple of seasons are also taking a break this year to pursue other sports and interests.
I would like to extend a hearty congratulations Mr. Scott Svelander for stepping up to take over my former role. Scott has a wealth of experience in track and field. I have no doubt that our JD program will see continued success under his leadership.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the members of the club – board members, parents, assistant coaches and athletes for your support in growing the JD program over the past four years. It’s been challenging, rewarding and above all, a lot of fun. I wish all members of the club nothing but the best moving forward. I hope to work with all of you again at some point in near the future.
Warmest regards,
Coach Trevor
SweetLegs Online Leggings Sale to Benefit the Valley Royals
Online FUNDRAISER in time for Christmas and shopping! Sweet legs is hosting a 2 week online sale SALE. 10% of every pretax sale will
Go towards the club. See the event to participate! Thank you
https://www.facebook.com/events/591922154570169/?ti=icl
Sizes available for children and ladies including petite and plus sizes
Many thanks to Debbie Foote for coordinating this online event to benefit the Valley Royals!