Club Featured on CBC News
Ultra Throw made national headlines on CBC News, celebrating a podium sweep at the 55+ B.C. Games and showcasing the strength of our throwing family.
Dave Ulis and Shawn stevens from Ultra Throw, with Amy Bell of CBC news
Ultra Throw made national headlines this month! 🎉 Our club was featured on CBC News, highlighting our podium sweep at the 55+ B.C. Games in Nanaimo and the unique culture that makes Ultra Throw so special.
CBC’s Amy Bell spoke with two of our leaders:
David Ulis, Ultra Throw Vice-President and Masters athlete, who brought home two gold medals, and Shawn Stevens, coach and Athlete Development Director, who shared how our club is building a strong community of throwers across all ages.
🎙️ From the Interview
“It’s really rewarding to see the training pay off — but what makes it special is doing it alongside friends and teammates who are all pushing themselves too.” — David Ulis
“Our younger throwers inspire the Masters, and our experienced athletes share wisdom and mentorship. That’s what makes Ultra Throw unique.” — Shawn Stevens
🌟 Why It Matters
Being featured on CBC News is more than recognition of competition success — it’s a testament to the growth of our club and the passion of our athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
🎧 Watch & Listen
Watch the full feature with Amy Bell on CBC here: Ultra Throw on CBC News, OR listen to the audio clip here.
We’re incredibly proud to see Ultra Throw spotlighted on the national stage — proof that the throwing community in B.C. is strong, vibrant, and growing. 💪
New Board Elected for 2026
The Ultra Throw annual general meeting was held on September 21, 2024 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley after the Club Championships.
The ultra Throw new board! (Missing: Ken Townsend)
The Ultra Throw annual general meeting was held on September 21, 2024 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley after the Club Championships.
Congrats to the new 2025/26 executive voted-in. They include the following:
President, Dave McDonald
Vice-President, David Ulis
Secretary/Communications, Robbin Whachell
Treasurer, Dave McDonald
Athletic Development Director, Shawn Stevens
Youth Director, Megan Teolis
Director, Ken Townsend
Director, Kailey McKay
Director, Meagan McKay
The Club looks forward to future growth in 2026. Registration for 2026 is coming soon!
Questions can be sent to ultrathrowclub@gmail.com.
Ultra Throw Results | 2025 55+ BC Games
Ultra Throw athletes swept the podium and showcased their throwing dominance at the 2025 55+ BC Games in Nanaimo.
Four of the 10 athletes from the 70–75 age group were from Ultra Throw! (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
Harnek Toor received a bronze in the javelin throw. (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
The 2025 55+ BC Games were held in Nanaimo from September 10–13, with track and field competitions taking place at the Elwood Wylie Memorial Stadium. Ultra Throw was proudly represented by four members who joined the Zone 3 Track & Field Team (Fraser Valley) — and they made their mark by dominating the throwing events.
Between them, Ken Townsend, David Ulis, Mohan Bains, and Harnek Toor collected an impressive haul of medals and top placements. In fact, Ultra Throw athletes swept the top three spots in the Throws Pentathlon (75–79 age group) and secured multiple podium finishes across shot put, javelin, and weight throw. Jaswinder Pannu had excellent results in the 60–64 age group.
Ultra athlete results highlighted the team’s overall supremacy in throwing events at this year’s Games.
Ken Townsend in the discus. (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
Here’s a closer look at their individual performances:
The competition was run smoothly by dedicated organizers and officials, whose efforts ensured a fair and enjoyable experience for athletes and spectators alike. The eco-friendly stadium, home to rabbits that casually mingled with the crowd, provided a unique and relaxed setting for competition. Combined with excellent weather conditions, it was the perfect environment for top-notch performances.
Mohan Bains and the shot put. He took a silver medal. (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
For Ultra Throw, the outing was more than just medal-winning — it was a celebration of skill, camaraderie, and the joy of competing at a high level. The experience is sure to be remembered fondly and stored on the “memory chip” of every athlete involved.
Congratulations to Ken, David, Jaswinder, Mohan, and Harnek for representing both Zone 3 and Ultra Throw with such distinction at the 55+ BC Games!
David Ulis and the weight throw. (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
Jaswinder Pannu wearing 3 of his 4 medals during the awards ceremony. (Photo: 55+ BC Games)
Results of BC Masters Championship 2025
Ultra Throw Club delivered standout performances at the BC Masters Throws Pentathlon, overcoming tough weather to finish well ahead of the competition.
Ken Townsend (Photo credit: Sam Walker)
The 2025 BC Athletics Masters Outdoor Championship was held at the Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam from 15-17 August 15–17 under the aegis of the Greyhounds Track and Field Club.
The weather gods didn’t show any mercy on the first day when all athletes had to endure record rainfall with a chilly wind consequently affecting their performance in all the throwing events. However, the next two days were comparatively better resulting in some record performances.
Attended by some 200 Masters athletes converging from all parts of BC, the majority were from the Fraser Valley and seven from the Ultra Throw Club. Most of our members took part in the throwing events, however, two members namely David Ulis and Avtar Chhina had also tried their prowess in other field and track events as well. Their performance speaks volumes about their dominance in almost all the throwing events in their respective age groups.
David Ulis (Photo by Sam Walker)
Ultra Throw athlete performances went as follows:
Shawn Stevens (M52)
Silver in Hammer, Shot Put, Discus, and Weight
Gold in Throws Pentathlon
Silver in Super WeightAndrew Arthur (M63)
Bronze in Shot Put
Silver in Discus, and Weight
Silver in Throws PentathlonAvtar Chhina (M66)
Silver in Shot Put, and Javelin
Silver in Weight Throw
Silver in Long Jump, High Jump, 200m, and 400mParamjit Gill (M66)
Gold in Shot Put, and Weight
Bronze in Discus
Gold in Throws PentathlonSaroop Tatla (M75)
Silver in Hammer, and Discus
Silver in Weight
Silver in Throws Pentathlon
Gold in Super WeightDavid Ulis (M77)
Bronze in Hammer
Gold in Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin
Bronze in Weight
Gold in Throws PentathlonKen Townsend (M80)
Gold in Hammer, Discus, and Weight
Bronze in Shot Put, and Javelin
Silver in Throws Pentathlon
Left to right: Paramjit Gill, Andrew Arthur, and Avtar Chhina at the Percy Perry Stadium. (PHoto: Ultra Throw)
After relocating back from Calgary, Andrew Arthur’s performance was commendable in his age group. Saroop Tatla has shown great promise in this big meet. Avtar Chhina has proved to be an all rounder who is quite suited to Track Pentathlon than the Throws Pentathlon. Our ‘old war horses‘ Ken Townsend and David Ulis are still doing wonders; and Shawn Stevens and Paramjit Gill are keeping up with them.
All of our Masters athletes have done Ultra Throw Club proud by their sterling performances. Surely they all will produce yet better results in the ensuing 55+ BC Games track and tield meet next month in Nanaimo.
Super weight throw competitors (Shawn Stevens back row 3rd and Saroop Tatla back row 6th)
Overall results of the Ultra Throw Club are far better in the Throws Pentathlon than any other Club earning 54 Points and way ahead from all others. This indeed is a commendable performance by all the participating pentathletes.
The Meet was well conducted by the Greyhounds as well as the BC Athletics officials despite the adverse weather conditions. The officials manning the Records Table deserve special commendation for tabulating and circulating the results of the Championship with utmost speed and accuracy. We are looking forward to reassemble for such a Meet next year.
Megan Teolis Hits PB at Legion Nationals
Ultra Throw’s Megan Teolis nails a 50.29m PB in the U18 Hammer at Legion Nationals, earning 5th place in Canada.
Ultra Throw’s youth member Megan Teolis proved that hard work and determination pay off, delivering a stellar performance at the Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships in Calgary this past weekend.
Competing in the U18 Hammer Throw, Megan launched the hammer to an impressive 50.29m, setting a new personal best and earning 5th place nationally! At just 16 years old, she’s making her mark among Canada’s top young throwers.
Going into the competition, Megan set two clear goals: to hit a new PB and to place in the top 8. She smashed both — and left the field with a huge smile to match her big throw.
Megan stands center with some of the 14 U18 athletes competing in Hammer Throw
This result is not just a reflection of her talent, but also her dedication to training, refining technique, and performing under pressure. We couldn’t be prouder to see Megan achieving her goals on the national stage.
Way to go, Megan — keep throwing far!
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