Athletes, coaches, families, supporters and sponsors gathered on November 7 to celebrate a year of achievements, personal bests and milestones. Even a power outage couldn't stop this celebration!
The Ultra Throw Titans came together on November 7, at Andreas Restaurant in Langley for the 2026 Ultra Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing the hard work, commitment and achievements of athletes across the club's Junior Development, Youth, Adult and Masters programs.
With 75 people in attendance, the evening brought together athletes, parents, coaches, partners, sponsors and supporters to reflect on another successful season and recognize the many accomplishments made throughout the year.
The evening was hosted by Ultra Throw Vice-president, Coach Shawn Stevens, who served as Master of Ceremonies, with welcome and special presentations made by Founder and Head Coach, Dave McDonald.
The lights went out, but the awards kept coming!
The evening took an unexpected turn when a wind storm caused a power outage approximately halfway through the awards presentations. But the show must go on! With the lights out, the Ultra community rallied together, and the presentations continued by cell phone lights. It was an unexpected reminder that the strength of this club comes from its people, their enthusiasm and their commitment to celebrating one another.
Celebrating Ultra's beginnings and leadership
Founder Dave McDonald welcomed guests and reflected on the beginnings of Ultra Throw, its accomplishments and the growth of the club over the years.
The evening also included introductions of the 2026/27 Ultra Directors and the 2027 coaching team.
A special moment was reserved to recognize Dave himself. He was honoured with the Founder Award, acknowledging his vision, dedication and foresight in establishing Ultra Throw and building the club into what it is today – BC’s only dedicated throwing club.
Supporting the special presentation to Dave were two founding members, Davis Ulis and Gabriella Moro, along with honorary member Ken Townsend and Ultra Throw President, Harnek Toor.
Harnek Toor (left) awarded Ultra Masters Athlete of the Year Presented by Shawn Stevens.
Recognizing achievement across all age groups
A special presentation was made to Harnek Toor, naming him the 2026 Ultra Masters Athlete of the Year in recognition of his outstanding achievements. In 2026 taking multiple medals at the World Masters Championships in South Korea.
Achievement certificates were presented across the club's three main athlete divisions, recognizing performances, progress and commitment throughout the season.
Junior Development (JD) Achievement Certificates
Congratulations to the following athletes:
Roy Abhi
Caitlyn Newnham
Verity Hiebert
Mila Abhi
Brielle Tessier
James Wevers
Jonah Hiebert
Mihaila McField
Youth Achievement Certificates
Congratulations to:
Makena Kuzyk
Layomi Fagbamiya
Bella Zanotto
Charlotte Sears
Marcellus McField
Damilola Fagbamiya
Angelica Thiessen
Megan Teolis
Sebastian Body
Founder Award presented to David McDonald (second left) in recognition of all that he’s done for Ultra Throw.
Adult & Masters Achievement Certificates
Congratulations to:
Meagan McKay
Shawn Stevens
Robbin Whachell
Doug Woodrow
Marcel Kosierb
Paramjit Gill
Saroop Tatla
Mohan Bains
Gabriella Moro
David Ulis
Jim Dyer
Ken Townsend
Harnek Toor
Youth Top Performance Award: presented to Sebastian Body by Megan Teolis.
Ultra High Performance Clubs
The Ultra High Performance Clubs recognize athletes who achieve specific performance distances in their throwing events. These milestones reflect the dedication, technical development and consistent training required to reach new levels.
This year's recipients included:
Hammer Throw
Mihaila McField – 40m Club
Damilola Fagbamiya – 40m Club
Marcellus McField – 40m Club
Angelica Thiessen – 40m Club
Megan Teolis – 40m and 50m Clubs
Sebastian Body – 40m and 50m Clubs
Javelin
Liam Fox – 40m Club
Shot Put
Ethan Lau – 12m Club
Super Weight
Shawn Stevens – 8m Club
Congratulations to all our athletes on reaching these impressive performance milestones!
Coach Shawn Stevens presents the JD Top Performance Award to Mihaila McField
Individual JD & Youth Awards
Special recognition was given to athletes who demonstrated outstanding qualities, progress and performances throughout the season.
The individual award recipients were:
JD Spirit Award: Brielle Tessier
Youth Spirit Award: Makena Kuzyk
JD Promise Award: Mila Abhi
Youth Promise Award: Angelica Thiessen
Ultra Excellence Award: James Wevers
Youth Rising Star Award: Layomi Fagbamiya
Coaches Choice Award: Ethan Lau
Ultra Achievement Award: Charlotte Sears
JD Top Performance Award: Mihaila McField
Youth Top Performance Award: Sebastian Body
Each award recognizes something different, from sportsmanship and dedication to potential, personal growth and exceptional performance. Congratulations to all the recipients!
Shawn Stevens presents Supporter of the Year award to Golden Ears Fire Ltd.
Perpetual Trophies and Special Recognition
The club's perpetual trophies recognize outstanding competitive performances and contributions to Ultra Throw.
This year's recipients included:
Throws Pentathlon Challenge Trophy
Winner: Robbin Whachell
Second Place: David Ulis
Ultra Cup
Winner: Robbin Whachell
Second Place: David Ulis
Throws Triathlon – S. Baghel Singh Toor Memorial Trophy
Winner: David Ulis
Second Place: Robbin Whachell
Ultra Supporter of the Year
Golden Ears Fire Ltd.
Ultra Ambassador of the Year
Harnek Toor
Two additional top athlete awards recognized the outstanding performances of our younger athletes:
Ultra Top JD Athlete: Jonah Hiebert
Ultra Top Youth Athlete: Sebastian Body
Congratulations to all our trophy and special award recipients!
Left to right: Ultra Throw Vice President, Harnek Toor; Dave McDonald, Founder; David Ulis, Director and Founding Member; Gabriella Moro, Founding Member; and Ken Townsend, Director and Honorary Member
Thank You to Our Ultra Community
An evening like this is made possible by the collective efforts of so many people.
To our founder, Dave McDonald, our directors, coaches and volunteers, thank you for your continued leadership and dedication. To our parents, families and partners, thank you for supporting our athletes every step of the way.
And to our sponsors, thank you for investing in our club and helping us provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to learn, develop and achieve their goals.
Golden Ears Fire Ltd - $1500 - thanks to Derek McKinley
Waste Connections of Canada INC - $500 - thanks to Chris Baker
Days Inn, Surrey, BC - $250 - thanks to Mohan Bains
Most importantly, congratulations to every athlete. Whether you achieved a personal best, reached a new performance milestone, earned an award or simply continued to show up and put in the work, you are an important part of what makes Ultra Throw special.
Looking Ahead to 2027
It's been a fantastic year for Ultra Throw, and we're already looking ahead to 2027!
Our athletes and coaches are gearing up for another season of training, development and competition. Registration details for the upcoming season will be announced very soon.
Thank you to everyone who made 2026 such a memorable year. We'll see you at the field!
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