The morning track practice is cancelled due to the snow conditions. Several of our team members are coming from higher elevations and I want to take the necessary precautions.
Thank you.
Track and Field
Track and Field Records Board Updated
I know that the track and field season is still a few months away (early January) but I wanted to share that the records board has been updated to reflect the completion of the 2017 season. In total, 15 records were broken and 16 new records were set. It was a great season full of many accomplishments including the highest number of competitors that Highroad has sent to the Provincial Championship Meet (13). I look forward to the 2018 season with great anticipation to see what the team can do to top our best season to date. COMPETE!!!
It’s not the clearest picture but it will do. If you look to the bottom right, you will see the addition of the hammer throw events. A bit too small to see here, so you’ll just have to come in and see it for yourself.
Track and Field B.C. Championships
13 of our 22 athletes this season have made it to the B.C. Championships (Provincials) in Langley this weekend. Please pray for them as they compete against the best track and field athletes in B.C.
Grade 8
Elijah Grimard – long jump, 4×100, 4×400
Francky Priebe – 100m, 200m, 4×100, 4×400
Isaiah Presingular – 4×100
Ivan Vermeer – 4×400
Nathan Um – shot put, 4×100, 4×400
Alison van de Loosdrecht – 100m, 200m
Junior
Curtis Freeston – hammer throw
Samuel Gaertner – 1500m race walk, 300m hurdles
Daniel Rowley – hammer throw
Melissa Tibbets – 1500m steeplechase
Senior
Aaron Devalk – hammer throw
Nathaniel Gidon – hammer throw
Annabel Rowley – hammer throw
On to the Fraser Valley Championships
The team performed wonderfully at this past week’s qualifying meet. 16 of our 22 athletes qualified for the next meet in 29 events. Also, the team set 24 personal bests. The team is surpassing expectations and it is great to see them having fun and competing hard against much bigger schools. In just over a week, the team will travel to Coquitlam over three days to try and qualify for the Provincial Championships in Langley. The end of the season is creeping up but there is so much more to accomplish; the team is up for the challenge.
Melissa competing valiantly in the grueling 1500m steeplechase.
Francky just getting edged out for second place in the 100m with a number of the team watching on.
A “banner” day for Highroad Track and Field
Another great day for the Highroad track and field team on Friday as they competed in the Christian Schools Meet. The team won its first track and field banner in school history capturing the ‘A’ Senior Boys title. Aaron, Ben, (Sam G. and Josiah G. ran on the senior boys 4×100 relay team), Nathaniel, Phil, and Vincent earned the well-deserved banner.
Additionally, Highroad also placed first in the ‘A’ categories of grade 8 boys, overall grade 8 team, and entire team.
This was the team’s last meet before the qualifying meets begin during the first week of May. They are peaking at the right time and it will be exciting to watch them compete against some big schools in just over a week.
The senior boys (minus Ben) happy to display the team’s first track and field banner.
Annabel throwing the hammer (a new event for the team this year).
Francky distancing himself from the competition in the 200m.
Tristan beginning the first stage of his triple jump flight.
First Meet of the Season
The Lord was good to us and kept the rain away for our first meet of the season. There were many good results at the mini meet and the team was able to get an early gauge of where they are compared to the other local schools.
Elijah G. won the Grade 8 Boys 1500m with a strong kick in the last 200m of the race.
Myah E. firing out of the blocks.
Phil U. preparing to launch the discus.
Track practice cancelled – Feb. 6
Our Monday morning practice is cancelled due to the snow. Next Monday is Family Day, so again, no practice then. Our next practice, barring another snow storm, will be on Monday, February 20 at 7:15am in the gym.
Start time changed for T+F practices
Monday morning practices will now start at 7:15am, starting on February 6. Also, please note that there will not be practice on February 13, as it is Family Day.
Track and Field Practice Cancelled – January 9
Due to the snow, tomorrow’s morning practice will be cancelled. I don’t want anyone on the roads in the snow. Stay safe and we will try again for next Monday.
Winter track and field training is coming
Hello Highroad,
I just wanted to let you know that the track and field pre-season will begin on Monday, January 9. It will run from 7:00am-8:30am on all Monday mornings that school is in session until Spring Break. Additional practices before Spring Break may be added.
If you are currently playing basketball for Highroad, that is your first commitment. Basketball takes priority until your season is done. As a basketball player, if it does not conflict with basketball, home commitments, or school commitments, please feel free to join us.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mr. Barkman at tbarkman@highroadacademy.com.
COMPETE