World first to take place in Canada; National Track League to share race bib with athletes
Jan 24th
Nick Symmonds
A game changing world first in the sport of athletics (track and field) was announced today by the National Track League (NTL). For the first time in the history of the sport, a competition, in this case a complete series, will share race bib inventory with the participating athletes. This summer the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is celebrating its 100th anniversary, it is only natural that Canada, as one of the founding members, now helps the sport step into the 21st Century.
In his latest blog entry, Nick Symmonds, American 800-metre superstar talked about this innovative initiative, “Our neighbors to the north, who have brought us such world changing exports as Justin Bieber and poutine (I’m not ashamed to admit that I very much enjoy both), are about to do it again. The NTL is partnering with Flotrack to deliver a series of media-covered events in which a predetermined portion of the bib will be available for athletes to recognize sponsors, support charities, raise money, or promote their websites.”
Freshman Francois Fantastic : Vikes rookie sets two PBs in 300m, 600m
Jan 24th
Rachel Francois
Rookie Rachel Francois won the women’s 600-metre race, besting the automatic CIS championship standard, to lead the University of Victoria Vikes track team at the Golden Bear Open in Edmonton, Jan. 20-22.
Run, Jump, Throw – Speed/Agility Sessions 2012
Jan 6th
Register now for the 2012 sessions of the National Athletics Center Run, Jump, Throw and Speed and Agility programs.
Clifford Childs: Interview
Jan 3rd
Cliff Childs at the 2012 National cross country championships
Vikes team captain Cliff Childs’ interview with Flotrack’s Chris Kelsall.
Highly touted Brendon Restall commits to Vikes
Dec 6th
VICTORIA – Local track star Brendon Restall has committed to the University of Victoria Vikes beginning in the 2012-13 academic year.
Brendon Restall
The Victoria native and current Grade 12 Oak Bay High School student is a 200, 400 and 800 metre track specialist. The former Canadian midget national champion in the 400-metre race (2009) is coached byDacre Bowen representing the Pacific Athletics club, and he trains with the Victoria Running Academy.
