2023 AGM and Elections Held

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The new board, Left to right: Dave McDonald, Harnek Toor, Ken Townsend, Robbin Whachell and David Ulis.

The Ultra Throw annual general meeting was held on September 24, 2023 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley after the Club Championships.

The meeting was held next to the shot put area. The club thanked Betsy Rollins who served as our registrar in years past. The following is an excerpt from the President’s Report:

"Betsy Rollins has been an honoured member of Ultra Throw Club since its inception and proved to be a beacon of guidance to those who needed it. She aided in the growth of the club and enhanced our Club name. Not only an athlete but an excellent official who helped us at many meets. We all are grateful for her contributions.”

The Club looks forward to new youth members coming on board. Ultra Throw had excellent performances this year by its members, in particular at the Canadian Masters Athletics Championships and the 55+ BC Games.”

Congrats to the new 2023/24 executive voted-in. They include the following:

  • President, Harnek Toor

  • Vice-President and Communications Director,
    Robbin Whachell

  • Treasurer, Dave McDonald

  • Registrar, Vacant

  • Director, Ken Townsend

  • Director, David Ulis

The Club looks forward to future growth and two open meets in 2024. Registration for the new season is already underway. Questions can be sent to ultrathrowclub@gmail.com.

Club President Harnek Toor reading his annual report.


First Ultra Throw Festival of 2023 Held

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Head official David short of bc athletics holds the red flag as other officials and Ultra Volunteers assist in measuring.

The weather forecast called for 100% chance of rain, but that did not stop the dedicated athletes, officials and organizers of the first Ultra Throw Festival for 2023 held on April 16 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley.

Set up was early, and after an initial shower, the weather cleared for the hammer throw to get underway. It was only a few hours that the deluge began (along with wind), and it continued until the last implement was thrown in the afternoon.

Twenty-three competitors had registered, of which eleven were from the Ultra Throw Club. Twelve had come forward from other clubs with a few being unattached as well. It was commendable on the part of one seasoned athlete who came all the way from Quesnel to participate in the first meet of the season. James Dyer put in a thrilling performance under trying conditions.

With there being no let-up in the weather, five of the participants decided to avoid venturing into the rings. As such, there were only eighteen active participants who tried their prowess to challenge the chilly windy, and rainy conditions with circles full of water.

the throwing circle was full of water, but on they threw! seen here is James Dyer (80-84) from Quesnel.

Paige Wiancko competed for the first time as a member of Ultra Throw, as did Michael Lindsey.

Though the weather hampered most of the performances, the men did quite well in the shot put. Shawn Stevens (50-54) had a throw of 10.36 M, Rafal Czekajlo (55-59) with a throw of 11.33M, Michael Lindsey (60-64) with a throw of 10.80 M, and James Dyer (80-84) with a throw of 8.61 M tried to beat the weather conditions. In addition, James Dyer did quite well in Hammer Throw (32.89 M), Weight Throw (12.74 M) and the Super Weight Throw (8.41 M). Mathe Sturrock (Open) did very well in the Hammer Throw with a performance of 40.67 M and in Weight Throw with a heave of 11.47 M. Deven Marrero(17-18 yrs) was the cynosure of attraction with a throw of 59.07 M in Hammer Throw.

By and large, the lady participants outshone their male counterparts with Caroline (50-54) leading the charge with sterling performances in Hammer Throw (37.69 M), Shot Put (9.12 M), Discus Throw (23.39 M), Weight Throw (9.09 M) and the Throws Pentathlon with a score of 2445 points. Celina Wong (60-64) did quite well in Hammer Throw (31.43 M), Weight Throw (10.59 M) and the Super Weight Throw (7.54 M). Paige (35-39) did quite well in Hammer Throw(26.83 M) and the Super Weight Throw (3.28 M). Keratin Dhillon(17-18 yrs)braving the slippery conditions did quite well in the Discus Throw(34.28 M).

Ultra Throw would like to thank the officials of BC Athletics for their perseverance through difficult conditions. Dave Short and his team conducted the meet with clockwork precision.

Competitors of the Shot put throw. Left to right: Caroline, Manjit, Saroop, Mohan, Harnek and Ken.

Near the end of the day, Betsy Rollins presented David Short with a BC Athletics 15-year pin, and Dave McDonald with a 5-year pin.

With a busy throwing season upon us, Ultra Throw’s next event will take place in late summer, hopefully under idyllic weather conditions.

Early morning start at Mcleod Athletic Park

Flight 2 Hammer Throwers: Shawn, Paige, Devon, Celina and matthew.

Betsy Rollins presents David Short with a BC Athletics 15-year pin, and Dave McDonald with a 5-year pin.

2021 UMAC Certificates Presented to Club Athletes

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Frances Steinfeld receives her UMAC certificate.

In 2022, Ultra Throw launched UMAC (Ultra Masters All Canadian) Throws Standards. These certificates are awarded to athletes across Canada.

During our recent AGM and Club Championships at McLeod Athletic Park on Sept. 25, our club members that met or beat the standards in 2021 received the inaugural certificates. They were presented by our new president, Harnek Toor.

Unable to make the presentations were Betsy Rollins and Dan Parsons.

To see if you have qualified, go to ultrathrow.com/umac

About UMAC: Each year on February 1st, our club will search the previous year’s results of all Canadian throwers from age 30 and up and then post the list of those throwers that meet these standards on our website (ultrathrow.com). We have already compiled the list of 2021 Canadian throwers who have achieved these high standards of excellence.

Mohan Bains receives his UMAC certificate

Saroop Tatla receives his UMAC certificate.

Harnek Toor holds his own UMAC certificate for achievements in 2021.

Ultra Throw Holds 2022 AGM and Elections

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Left to right: Mohan Bains, Ken Townsend, Robbin Whachell, Harnek Toor, and Owen Wong. [Missing: Dave McDonald and Betsy Rollins]

The Ultra Throw annual general meeting was held on September 25 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley after the Club Championships.

The meeting was held next to the throws cage. The club would like to thank Jody Cranston who was president for the past season. His message presented for the AGM reads as follows,

"What a great year it was for Ultra Throw! Many scintillating performances by the members at various meets led by Hardeep and Mohan at the world championships. Our membership base is up by 25%. This should lead to the number of members multiplying in the next few years. 'The more people who join, the more people will want to join.' Coach Dave and Robbin worked tirelessly to launch the Canadian Standards. This will be a welcomed addition to all Canadian throwers and have a uniting effect on Canadian throwing clubs. Club Ultra Throw goes into the next season with tremendous momentum: new throwers anxious to start, returning champions ready to defend and coaches willing to lead. Throw upwards and throw far …”

Congrats to the new 2022/23 executive voted-in. They include the following:

  • President, Harnek Toor

  • Vice-President and Communications Director, Robbin Whachell

  • Treasurer and Past President, Dave McDonald

  • Registrar, Betsy Rollins

  • Director, Ken Townsend

  • Director, Owen Wong

  • Director, Mohan Bains

The Club looks forward to future growth and the return of two open meets in 2023. Registration for the new season is already underway. Questions can be sent to ultrathrowclub@gmail.com.