Month: November 2023

Congratulations to all who raced the Canadian Cross Country Championships!  It was a difficult race but our crew rose to the occasion.  There were many highlights including Morgan and Kieva’s 5^th and 16^th placing to lead the U18G to a 9^th place in team scoring.  The U18B lead this year by Kyrie, finished 20^th in team scoring.  And not to be forgotten, Sho’s 36^th place finish in a gruelling U20M race, running his best race of the year.  Great job everyone!  As always, I am extremely proud of our athletes and their efforts throughout the cross-country season!  We’ve had an outstanding season and your performances at Nationals reflected that success!

Special thanks to all the parents who made the trek to Ottawa.  Your cheering, support and assistance is always appreciated!!

Now onto the indoor season where we have some exciting racing prospects!  

So close!  That summed up our day as a club at the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships.  See if you notice a pattern.  But first, congrats to MorganB., in our Intro Group, for her 3^rd place finish in the U10G race and to the U10B team who brought home the Team Bronze!  Additionally, shout outs are in order for the following who all finished 4^th in their race; Sho (U20M), MorganY. (U18G), Kieva (U16G) and Niamh (U14G).  And lets not forget the U16G finished 4^th in the team standings.  So close in so many races.  The reality is Ontario club championships are extremely difficult.  There is no other province with the depth of quality across all ages.  Our crew should be proud of their performances yesterday; I know the coaches are!!  It was a remarkable job by everyone!  Congratulations! 

Congratulations to our crew who raced OFSAA XC yesterday! It was a beautiful day, and it couldn’t have started better. Seven CTAC athletes finished in the Top 50.  No small feat at OFSAA XC.  Rebecca led the way, winning the NG event!  Congratulations Champ!!  Kieva followed up with a Bronze in the JG event with a sprint in the final stretch for the ages!!  Way to go ladies!!  Rounding out our three Top 10 finishes, Morgan finished 8^th in the SG race, improving her time on this course by over a minute.  We also had several Top 50 finishes including William 25^th NB, Chloe 36^th NG and Nathan 50^th SB.  Also, members of our group contributed significantly in the team results.  Addison and Olivia were the 2^nd and 3rd scorers on the Northern NB Bronze Medal Team, MaddyZ. was the 5^th scorer on the Malvern SG Silver Medal Team.  The Northern SG Bronze Medal Team featured Mia and Andy as their 2^nd and 4^th scorers respectively.  Championship races like OFSAA are very demanding and no matter where you may have finished, you’ve had the opportunity to learn!!  Awesome job everyone!!