Valley Royals Track & Field Club

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS HOMEPAGE FOR POSTS OF THE MOST RECENT VALLEY ROYALS INFORMATION. Below is a list of updates and an important letter from Head Coach Trevor Wight.

• The Club’s Annual General Meeting is proceeding as scheduled for 7-9 PM on Friday, April 3^rd  but, for public safety, will be convened as an Extraordinary General Meeting in an Electronic Format. Maximum participation in this EGM is essential for the club’s grant application for funding.  More updates about the EGM will be posted soon
• The Athletic Awards Banquet is postponed until further notice
• The Coach/Athlete/Parent Meeting and Shed Clean Up at Rotary is postponed until further notice
• Junior Development Group is postponed. Interested athletes may reserve a spot on the JD Waitlist by Registering Online and selecting the “$20-One Week Trial” option. Cost: $20 (which can be applied to a JD membership package if the season proceeds or be reimbursed if the JDs are unable to train this season)
• Track Rascals (Two days a week for 8 weeks in May & June) is still to be determined. To reserve a spot on the Track Rascals Waitlist email the club administrator, Christa, at [email protected]
• Athletes Age 14 and Up, that are currently registered and training with the Royals, will continue to train using electronic communication with their coach. Watch for an email from your coach to learn how your training will proceed. Athletes in this age group, who are not currently registered but are interested in training, may reserve a spot on the 14 & Up Waitlist by Registering Online and selecting the “$20-One Week Trial” option. Cost: $20 (which can be applied to a membership package if the season proceeds or be reimbursed if the the athlete is unable to train this season). Due to health concerns, high jump and pole vault are not currently available for training.

An important letter from Head Coach Trevor Wight:

Dear Royals Family,

In the wake of the evolving situation with the COVID-19 virus, the Valley Royals board of directors, with my input, has decided to suspend all formal practices for all ages and training groups until further notice.   It is our responsibility to put the health and safety of our athletes and their families ahead of all other considerations.   We are monitoring this situation closely.

In spite of this unfortunate situation, athletes in the power/speed, endurance and throws groups are encouraged to continue to train on their own.   To this end, coaches for these groups will be providing workouts and direction to their athletes through virtual means.   Athletes will be hearing from their specific coaches shortly with details on how this will work.  In certain cases, some equipment may be made available for athletes to sign out from the club.

These are difficult and uncertain times.  For now, we all need to do the best we can to make lemonade out of lemons.  I encourage everyone who is a part of the Royals family to keep fit and to keep this situation in perspective.   Anyone who’s been a track and field athlete for any length of time knows that from time to time, blips happen in one’s training, sometimes for reasons beyond our control.   This is only just another blip.  It will pass.  Until it does, do the best you can and stay safe.  

Yours in Sport,

Trevor Wight, Head Coach, Valley Royals Track and Field Club

Thank you for your patience and diligence in supporting the Club under these trying circumstances. With an abundance of caution, in line with National and Provincial Health directives regarding the Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus global pandemic, the Valley Royals Track and Field Club will do its utmost to protect the health and wellness of our community. In order to do our part, the club is cancelling the 2020 Jennifer Rogers Swan Memorial track and field meet scheduled to take place April 17th & 18th at the Jane and Gerry Swan Track, Rotary Stadium, Abbotsford BC.   

Please check this Homepage for more updates about other club activities and events in the coming days. 

Sincerely, Monica Carsience – Club President, on behalf of the Valley Royals Board of Directors and Head Coach Trevor Wight

Important Dates:  Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

Friday, April 3^rd –  AGM – The Annual General Meeting is proceeding as scheduled but, for public safety, will be convened as an Extraordinary General Meeting in an Electronic Format

POSTPONED: Athletic Awards Banquet

POSTPONED – Team Meeting / Track Shed Purge/Clean-up at the Club’s Shed, Rotary Stadium This meeting is for all coaches, athletes, parents, and board members. It’s important that we have everyone there. Head Coach, Trevor Wight, will be introducing everyone, explaining what we’re about as a club and what to expect in the spring /summer. Coach Trevor will keep the spoken part of the meeting to 20 minutes and then everyone will participate in the shed clean-up.

Hello Team,

 

Daylight is increasing, and it looks like some better weather is finally coming our way.   This and our shins are suffering from the hard indoor track.   So this coming week we’re going to head outside as much as we can.  

 

Monday:   Meet at the Yale /Fraser outdoor track (north-east corner nearest the dumpsters)

Wednesday:    Meet at the hill – south parking lot of McMillan Elementary

Thursday:    TO BE ANNOUNCED.   Looks at bit cooler that day.  We’ll see how the weather plays out and I will confirm via email / in person on Wednesday.    

 

Please dress warm and  in layers – no one should be in shorts, it may be sunny but it will still be cool.   

We’re going to play it by ear these next few weeks.  We want to be outside as much as we can but we may need to head back into to ARC should the weather turn ugly again.    PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY.    

 

thanks,

Trevor

Wondering what the 2020 Track & Field Training Schedule will look like? The Coaching Team have put together a tentative schedule for the Track & Field Season (which runs from the end of Spring Break until beginning of August. Within this time frame Track Rascals, for kids ages 6-8, is offered as a shorter 8-week program in May & June). Note: Saturday practices are not offered on days when the athletes are competing at a Track Meet. 

This schedule is a work-in-progress and may be subject to change. Updates will be posted on the Valley Royals Home Page and on the Practice Schedule Page. For detailed Practice Schedule information on all Royals training groups go to: https://valleyroyals.ca/practice-schedule/

For a printable PDF of the most up-to-date version of the Tentative Training Schedule click here: UPDATED 2020 SpringSummer Practice Schedule_Version 1

The Harry Jerome Indoor Track Meet is coming up on Saturday, February 1st. All entries are due to Christa at [email protected] by 10PM Thursday, January 23rd.

IMPORTANT: Due to the special indoor track surface at the Richmond Oval, Ceramic Spike Pins are required for this meet so be sure to let Christa know if you need a set of these when you send her your entries. At the time of registration, Christa can order you a set of either 5mm or 7mm ceramic spikes (just $7/set) which will be ready for you at the meet. Check with your coach if not sure which size of spike pin to order. Athletes also have the option to bring $7 cash to buy ceramic spike pins at the meet– being sold at racing bib pick-up area.

ALSO IMPORTANT: In order to compete, athletes must have a 2020 club membership. To Renew your membership go to: https://valleyroyals.ca/registration/

For meet info see: https://www.harryjerome.com