By Luke | Published:
June 13, 2011
The City of Calgary’s Report to Calgarians about the 2011 Canadian Track and Field Championships.
By Luke | Published:
May 19, 2011
So, next month’s national track and field championships represent the next big step toward Effah’s ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
“It’s huge,” said Effah. “To have nationals here, it’s big. It just goes to show everything we have here in Calgary.
“People from high schools, elementary and junior highs and even just the [...]
By Luke | Published:
May 10, 2011
Calgary will host the Canadian Track & Field Championships in 2011 and 2012, an exciting opportunity for Calgarians to come together to showcase their city.
Tickets are now on sale on the meet website.
The organizing committee is also accepting donations. A donation of $100 will see your name engraved on a commemorative plaque to be permanently [...]
Posted in General News | Also tagged nationals |
By Luke | Published:
March 16, 2011
For the latest about volunteering, sponsorship and other news about the National Championships to take place this year in Calgary, read the latest newsletter from Christine Laverty.
Posted in General News | Also tagged nationals |
By Luke | Published:
August 2, 2010
Caltaf athletes had a great meet at the 2010 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Toronto:
Holly had a season PB, Nyial, Gareth and Abdel all PB and Gareth set a new Alberta provincial record!
Holly Ratzlaff, 10th in the 800 Meter Run Prelims 2:08.20
Tara Dressler, 6th in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase 11:00.64
Gareth Hadfield, 7th in the 3000 Meter [...]
By Luke | Published:
July 27, 2010
Good luck to the Caltaf athletes competing in Toronto this week at the 2010 Canadian Track & Field Championships.
From the meet site:
The Qualifier portion of the meet is scheduled for July 28-29; this portion will see competition from eligible athletes who haven’t met the automatic qualifying standards.
Modeled after the IAAF Diamond League competitions, the Championships section [...]
By Luke | Published:
May 6, 2010
Congradulations to Christine and the nomination team for their hard work at bringing these championships (and a brand new track) to Calgary!
Listen to Christine on CHQR Sports Talk at 8:30 pm tonight to discuss the National Championships being awarded to Calgary in 2011 and 2012.
Winning the bid for the Canadian Track & Field Championships is [...]
By Luke | Published:
December 4, 2009
Congradulations to the Caltaf athletes who ran at 2009 Canadian National Cross Country Championships this last weekend: Ellen, Gloria, Gareth, Heather, Tara, and Abdel.
Gloria and Ellen had great learning experiences. Gareth was with the leaders through 3 Km and although had a tough last 3Km finished to place 18th. Heather and Tara had their best [...]
By Luke | Published:
July 10, 2009
Picture of the 3k steeple medalists at Nationals.
1st Macgregor, Meredit BC Athletics 10:28.12
2nd Buchanan, Dana Ottawa Lions 10:42.63
3rd Dressler, Tara Caltaf 10:49.72
Posted in General News | Also tagged nationals, photos |
By Luke | Published:
June 29, 2009
Full results from Sr. Nationals available here. Besides Trent’s first place finish Tara Dressler also medaled with a third place finish in the 3000m steeplechase.
Christine reports:
This is Trent’s first Senior National title. He has always loved the 400m Hurdles but due to a nagging hip flexor problem, Trent steered away from this event over the [...]