2015 Alberta Age Class Cross Country Provinicials

2015 Alberta Age Class Cross Country Provincials

Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin

Saturday, November 7, 2015

31 Cheetahs made the trip to Wetaskiwin and were able to experience the beautiful early November conditions (14C).

The Cheetahs had their best ever finishes across the board and we are so proud of everyone!

Ivy M got the ball rolling for the team. She ran a strong and aggressive race from the start and was rewarded with a (7:01.34) 3^rd place finish in the Tyke Girls 1200m. Hayley K followed closely for 4^th and Armany K in 17th.

Tyke Girls Start Photo Credit S. Read — Tyke Girls at the Start of the 1200m Photo Credit S.Read

Ivy M 3rd Place Photo Credit M. Marion — Ivy M 3rd place (7:01.34) Photo Credit M. Marion

Hayley K 4th place finish - LOVE the smile Photo Credit A. Said — Hayley K 4th (7:18.54) LOVE the smile at the finish Photo Credit A. Said

The CALTAF Tyke Boys are the 2015 Provincial Team Champions!!

Tyke Boys - Photo Credit A. Said — Tyke Boys at the Start of the 1200m Sebastian A, Matthew F, Lachlan S, William K, Logan C and Ali S Photo Credit A. Said

Tyke Boys Provincial Champions Photo Credit L. Coursol — 2015 Provincial Champions William K, Lachlan S, Sebasian A. Missing: Matthew F, Logan C and Ali S Photo Credit L. Coursol

Sebastian A led the team off with an excellent 7:01.16 for 1^st, Matthew F 2^nd (7:33.38), Lachlan S 4^th (7:42.26) and William K (8:13.10) 7^th. Logan C 15^th and Ali S 21st rounded out our team. Well done boys!!

Sebastian A enroute to his 1st place finish in the Team Competition Photo Credit A. Said — Sebastian A enroute to his 1st place finish (7:01.16) in the Team Championship race Photo Credit A. Said

This year we were fortunate to field two Pee Wee Girls teams. The girls ran a terrific race and placed 4^th and 6th.

Pee Wee Girls Start Photo Credit S. Read — The Sea of Red – The start of the Pee Wee Girls 2 km race Photo Credit S. Read

Sarah F led off the girls with her 9:22.69 for 2^nd place followed by Claire M 14^th, Danica I 15^th and Jenna W 19^th, Talia R 20^th, Alexi W 22^nd, Manpreet A 24^th, Ava B 25^th, Miya C 26^th, Kayla W 29^th and Madison C 30^th.

Claire M and Danica I Photo Credit A. Said — Claire M 14th and Danica I 15th at the finish Photo Credit A. Said

Jenna W Photo Credit A. Said — Jenna W 19th place Photo Credit A. Said

Talia R at the finish Photo Credit A. Said — Talia R 20th place Photo Credit A. Said

Alexi W finishing strong Photo Credit A. Said — Alexi W 22nd place Photo Credit A. Said

Sarah F Podium Photo Credit R. Feschuk — Sarah F 2nd place 9:22.69 Photo Credit R. Feschuk

We also fielded two Pee Wee Boys teams. The team of Jackson H, Jake H, Nolan C, Cameron M, Tyler S and Josh R ran a perfect race… 1^st, 2^nd, 3rd and 4^th place, they are the 2015 Provincial Champions. CALTAF also has the 2015 Runner Up Team – 5^th, 7^th, 8^th and 9^th place! Fantastic work boys!

Sean and the Pee Wee Boys Photo Credit A. Said

Pee Wee Boys Photo Credit S. Read — The Pee Wee Boys are off! Photo Credit S. Read

Jackson Hill ran a fast gutsy race and finished 1^st overall in 9:09.97. Jake H 2^nd, Nolan C 3^rd, Cameron M 4^th, Tyler S 5^th, Joshua R 7^th, Owen D 8^th, Ziad S 9^th and Tyler K 17^th