News and Updates - 2010
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Make sure to check our News and Updates section often.
BC Honours Langley Track Trio
Mustang athletes Braedon Dolfo, Jake Houlton and Georgia Ellenwood will be awarded for their exceptional accomplishments during the 2010 year in track and field. BC Athletics will honour the top track and field athletes at a banquet held January 29th at the Hilton in Richmond.
Jacob Houlton and Georgia Ellenwood will receive the Midget Award for 15 year olds. Both athletes excelled at the 2010 Summer Games and the Canadian Championships as members of the BC Team. They were multiple medal winners at every meet they attended in 2010.
Braedon Dolfo, 17 years old, takes the 2010 male Track and Field athlete with a disability title and is also a finalist for Sport BC's Disabled athlete of the year. Braedon, who is visually impaired, has gained both national and international experience competing for the Canadian National Team.
Jacob Houlton and Georgia Ellenwood will receive the Midget Award for 15 year olds. Both athletes excelled at the 2010 Summer Games and the Canadian Championships as members of the BC Team. They were multiple medal winners at every meet they attended in 2010.
Braedon Dolfo, 17 years old, takes the 2010 male Track and Field athlete with a disability title and is also a finalist for Sport BC's Disabled athlete of the year. Braedon, who is visually impaired, has gained both national and international experience competing for the Canadian National Team.
Dolfo Nominated for National Award
Langley Senior Secondary student, Braedon Dolfo, has been nominated for " Outstanding Para-Athlete of the Year" by Athletics Canada. Dolfo is a member of the Langley Mustangs track and field club and will be competing for Canada at the Paralympic World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand on January 21-30th. Braedon, who is legally blind, will compete in highjump and will run anchor on Canada's 4x100 relay team. Currently ranked #2 in the world, Braedon holds the Canadian record in highjump. The winners of the Athlete of the Year will be revealed Thursday, December 9th and will be honored at a banquet in Alberta following the Canadian Championships. The three other nominees in this category are all from Ontario. At just 17 years old, the future is bright for this local athlete
Langley Mustangs Awards Banquet
The entire Mustangs club held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, November 6th 2010. The hall was packed with athletes, coaches, and parents. The night featured a huge pot luck dinner, slide show, and recognition of outstanding performances for the 2010 year. Many mustangs left with certificates, plaques, and trophies for their accomplishments in Mustang top ten, J.D. awards, club records and top performances. Here are some of the highlights:
Top cross country athletes:
Elementary female - Mariana Martinez
Elementary male - Joel Harrison
High school female - Georgia Ellenwood
High school male - Braeden Donnelly
Rookie of the year - Meghan Daniell
Top track and field athletes:
Elementary female - Robyn Buckingham, Megan Champoux
Elementary male - Joel Harrison
Midget female - Georgia Ellenwood
Midget male - Jacob Houlton
Juvenile female - Carolyn Sutherland
Youth male - Braedon Dolfo
Junior male - Chris Sutherland
Rookie of the year - Carolyn Gillespie, Brooke Hoolsema
The following special awards were also recognized:
Mustangs Spirit Award - Jaclyn Pauley
Leah Pells Most Improved - Adam Osborne
Kempf Cup - Tom Antle
Mustangs Service Award - Brent Dolfo
It has been another successful year for the Mustangs club and the group is now gearing up for the new season. Practices are well underway for a strong gold group and will begin in spring for the junior development group. Thank you to all the parent volunteers led by Cindy Klassen for another night to remember
Top cross country athletes:
Elementary female - Mariana Martinez
Elementary male - Joel Harrison
High school female - Georgia Ellenwood
High school male - Braeden Donnelly
Rookie of the year - Meghan Daniell
Top track and field athletes:
Elementary female - Robyn Buckingham, Megan Champoux
Elementary male - Joel Harrison
Midget female - Georgia Ellenwood
Midget male - Jacob Houlton
Juvenile female - Carolyn Sutherland
Youth male - Braedon Dolfo
Junior male - Chris Sutherland
Rookie of the year - Carolyn Gillespie, Brooke Hoolsema
The following special awards were also recognized:
Mustangs Spirit Award - Jaclyn Pauley
Leah Pells Most Improved - Adam Osborne
Kempf Cup - Tom Antle
Mustangs Service Award - Brent Dolfo
It has been another successful year for the Mustangs club and the group is now gearing up for the new season. Practices are well underway for a strong gold group and will begin in spring for the junior development group. Thank you to all the parent volunteers led by Cindy Klassen for another night to remember
Mustangs Announce Launch of Para-Athletics Program
In partnership with BC Blind Sports, BC Athletics, Sportability (Cerebral Palsy), BC Wheelchair Sports, and Athletics Canada, the Langley Mustangs are, for the first time, pioneering a para-athletics program within the fabric of its able-bodied club. All athletes with a physical disability are welcome to participate.
Philosophically, the Langley Mustangs Para-Athletics program, will integrate athletes with a disability with able-bodied athletes allowing them chance to train and compete together. Adaptations will be made based upon the athletes needs so para-athletes have the opportunity to both enjoy their track and field experience and excel to the best of their abilities.
Mustang coaches, for the past 6 years, have had experience in coaching and making adaptations for current Canadian National Para-team member Braedon Dolfo, who is visually impaired. He competes for the club in the sprints, jumps and throws.
At the elementary age level, the Mustangs will provide technical coaching and overall conditioning rotating athletes through the major track and field disciplines over the 2 regular training days: jumps, middle distance, throws, and sprints. Adaptations will be made based upon the athletes needs. Training sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the track at MacLeod Athletic Park. Practice begins in Tuesday, March 15th and continues through our meet June17-19th. Coaching from both junior and senior coaches, will focus on skill development. Specialization will occur with the older athletes.
At the elementary level, for Para-athletes wishing to compete, they will be encouraged to choose, where appropriate, a run, jump and throw event at the able-bodied meets they attend. All club sanctioned meets are in the Lower Mainland and hosted by various clubs.
For those athletes who will compete in the BC Junior Development Championships, there will be additional practices through to mid-July.
For High School aged para-athletes, training begins in either September or January, depending on the training group. The season runs through the BC Club Championships in mid-July. Typically, the training sessions will be 4 times per week varying from work on the track to conditioning and core strength development. It is expected that para-athletes, at this level will be competing at meets around the Lower Mainland. Opportunities exist, for those who qualify, to be selected to attend Athletics Canada training camps and championship meets.
For National or International Level para-athletes, training is year round.
Philosophically, the Langley Mustangs Para-Athletics program, will integrate athletes with a disability with able-bodied athletes allowing them chance to train and compete together. Adaptations will be made based upon the athletes needs so para-athletes have the opportunity to both enjoy their track and field experience and excel to the best of their abilities.
Mustang coaches, for the past 6 years, have had experience in coaching and making adaptations for current Canadian National Para-team member Braedon Dolfo, who is visually impaired. He competes for the club in the sprints, jumps and throws.
At the elementary age level, the Mustangs will provide technical coaching and overall conditioning rotating athletes through the major track and field disciplines over the 2 regular training days: jumps, middle distance, throws, and sprints. Adaptations will be made based upon the athletes needs. Training sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the track at MacLeod Athletic Park. Practice begins in Tuesday, March 15th and continues through our meet June17-19th. Coaching from both junior and senior coaches, will focus on skill development. Specialization will occur with the older athletes.
At the elementary level, for Para-athletes wishing to compete, they will be encouraged to choose, where appropriate, a run, jump and throw event at the able-bodied meets they attend. All club sanctioned meets are in the Lower Mainland and hosted by various clubs.
For those athletes who will compete in the BC Junior Development Championships, there will be additional practices through to mid-July.
For High School aged para-athletes, training begins in either September or January, depending on the training group. The season runs through the BC Club Championships in mid-July. Typically, the training sessions will be 4 times per week varying from work on the track to conditioning and core strength development. It is expected that para-athletes, at this level will be competing at meets around the Lower Mainland. Opportunities exist, for those who qualify, to be selected to attend Athletics Canada training camps and championship meets.
For National or International Level para-athletes, training is year round.