Here are the final results for the Para-Athletics Mixed Club Throw.

Competitors                    Team                    Results

1. Shawn MaKenzie        Para Athletes      11.91m

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Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Boys' U16 Javelin.

Competitors                    Team                    Results

1. Fletcher Smith            Ontario                 58.15m

2. Seever Rondquist      Campbell River    51.32m

3. Jacob Brinkhof           St. Albert               46.70m

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Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the results for the Men's U18 Pole Vault.

Competitors                              Team                       Results

1. Tristan Slater                        Project Athletics     4.55m

2. Fernando Martinez             Langley Mustangs    4.10m

3. Braden Derker                      British Columbia     4.10m

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Results courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Girls' U16 Shot Put

Competitors                    Team                        Results

1. Grace Tennant            Ontario                     12.18m

2. Gabrielle Rains           Alberta                     12.05m

3. Tasha Willing              Valley Royal             11.72m

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Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Boys U16 Pole Vault.

Competitors                              Team                  Result

1. Jason Clare                              BC/Yukon          3.50m

2. Thomas Dumbrille                Ontario              3.10m

-  James Kenny                           Manitoba            NH

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Results courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Womens' U18 Javelin.

Competitors                    Team                          Results

1. Brittni Wolczyk           British Columbia       48.71m

2. Bailey Dell                   Sarnia                           45.00m

3. Cathia-Marie Bujold   Quebec                       42.48m

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Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Canada’s Top Youth Athletes Are Coming to Langley!

With our Press Conference coming up at 1:30pm, and our athletes arriving any time now – we are very excited that the Langley Times wrote this great article about the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships.

They even interviewed our Event Coordinator Sharel Fraser!
 
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Candlelight Tribute Honoring Military Valour and Sacrifice

Date               Monday, August 12, 2013
Time               5:30 PM
Location        Trinity Western University
Setting           Banquet Area in front of Memorial
                         National War Memorial (replica)
Setting           Grass area outside Banquet area
 
Officials       Gordon Moore, Legion Dominion President
                        Ed Pigeau, Legion Dominion Sports Chair
                        Karen Crashley, BC/Yukon Legion President
                        Ladies’ Auxiliary                                              

Special Guests

To be determined – If George Derby Veterans are there they will participate

Sequence

Outside on the grass area the words “Thank You” and “Merci” will be laid out by tape and candles will form the words.
 
The candles will be lit in late afternoon ready for the arrival of Banquet guests.
 
Inside by the replica, the Top Male Athlete and the Top Female will participate with Gordon Moore and Karen Crashley in a symbolic passing of the Torch of Remembrance.
 
The speaking part will be done by the Master of Ceremonies explaining the symbolism. A script will be written.
 
Gordon Moore and Karen Crashley will pass a candle to the two Youth Athletes who will place the candles by the Memorial.
 
As this is happening, Ed Pigeau will cite the Act of Remembrance.

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BC/Yukon Ladies' Auxiliary Announces Voice of the 2013 Legion Championships

LANGLEY, BC July 31st, 2013
 
The Legion proudly announces, Olympic Medalist 3000m LA 84, Lynn Kanuka, as the Voice of the 2013 Hosting of the Legion National Track & Field Championships being held August 9, 10, 11 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley, BC.

Lynn is an Alumni of the Championships, having had her start with the Legion as a young, aspiring track star many years ago.  Her athletic and life accomplishments are impressive.
1984 Bronze Medal Olympian 3000 Los Angeles
1989 Bronze World Championships Norway
Commonwealth Gold Scotland '86
Canadian Record Holder 1500m
Former Canadian Record Holder 3000m, 5000m, 10K on the roads
Olympic, BC and Saskatchewan Halls of Fame
YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
Professional Career as a Coach and Motivational Leader
 
As an inspiration for the 2013 Legion Championships’ youth
athletes, Lynn has encouraging words. “The parallels between being
 successful in life and what it takes to be a high performance athlete, are huge. Commitment ~ preparation training ~ striving to be the best you can be ~ and above all else, believing in yourself.”  
 
Lynn also has high praise for The Royal Canadian Legion. “I am honoured to be part of the 2013 Legion Championships,” comment Lynn. “For me, it’s like giving back to the Legion for the opportunities they gave me, putting me on a path of personal growth, development and discovery.  The Legion believes in Canada’s youth, I am proof of that.”    
 
For further information:

Sharel Fraser 778.772.1585 or sharelfraser@shaw.ca

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BC/Yukon Ladies' Auxiliary Announces Torch Bearer for 2013 Legion Championships

LANGLEY, BC August 3, 2013 – Marie-Josée Le Jour is travelling from Ontario as one of the volunteer Coaches for the 2013 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships being held August 9, 10, 11 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley, BC.  Ms. Le Jour is also an Alumna of the Championships dating back to 1994 and will be one of this year’s Torch Bearers.

Ms. Le Jour credits the Legion Championships as being a “life turning point”. “Thanks to the Legion, I found a passion for track and field. Through this passion, I travelled the world, I met amazing people, and I had incredible experiences. I even earned an athletic scholarship in the NCAA, which allowed me to get a Bachelor’s degree and two Masters for free. Most importantly though, I learned the value of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and commitment.”

In 1993, a Quebec Coach sent Ms. Le Jour a pamphlet about the Legion Championships.  She decided to give it a try even though soccer, gymnastics, and badminton were her sports of choice.  In 1994, 1995, and 1996, she qualified for the Quebec Team and became a track and field rising star. “If it hadn’t been for the opportunities given to me by the Legion, I am convinced my life would have turned out very differently. Athletics has played a crucial role in all aspects of my life. I am very grateful to the Legion for giving me my first taste of national competition and for giving the same opportunities to some of the athletes I coach, almost 20 years later.” commented Ms. Le Jour.    

1. Legion National Champion in the discus in 1994 (U16) and 1996 (U18). Two-time NACAC medalist for Canada in the discus and shot put. Canadian Senior National Champion in the discus in 2002, 2005, 2006, and 2009 and 14-time national medalist in the discus and shot put from 2000 to 2013. NCAA All-American and Academic All-America First Team at the University of Arkansas.

2. Ms. Le Jour is still competing at the elite level and will be representing Canada at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Nice, France this upcoming September. She is also actively involved in coaching the throwing events for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and the University of Toronto Track Club. Two of her pupils (Cyerra Cassell and John Reston) will be competing in their first Legion Championships in Langley.  

 
 
 
For further information please contact Sharel Fraser at 604.899.1585 or Bruce Poulin at Dominion Command, The Royal Canadian Legion at (613) 591-3335 ext. 241 or by cell at (613) 292-8760 or bruce.poulin@legion.ca .

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