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Petitclerc for UK Athletics

November 28, 2011 By

Chantal Petitclerc for UK Athletics

Chantal Petitclerc for UK Athletics

OTTAWA – Athletics Canada congratulates today Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal, Que., who has accepted a coaching position with UK Athletics for the upcoming 2012 Paralympic Games in London.  “Athletics Canada wishes Chantal all the best in her role as coach and mentor with Great Britain’s Paralympics team.  I have no doubt that Chantal’s tremendous career will lead to a bright coaching future,” states Rob Guy, Chief Executive Officer of Athletics Canada.  Guy adds, “We look forward to crossing paths again.” [Read more…]

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Canada captures 6 more medals

November 18, 2011 By

Canada captures 6 more medals at the Parapan American Games

ParpanAmerican Games Mexico

ParpanAmerican Games Mexico

GUADALAJARA – Day 4 of the Parapan American Games saw Canada come away with six more medals in athletics (track and field), bringing the total to 13 (7 silver and 6 bronze). [Read more…]

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4 medals and 2 Canadian records

November 15, 2011 By
Isaiah Christophe

Isaiah Christophe

GUADALAJARA – The Canadian athletics (track and field) team opened competition today at the Parapan American Games with four medals and two new Canadian records in Guadalajara, Mexico. Isaiah Christophe of Brampton, Ont., Jackie Marciano of Halifax, N.S., Kevin Strybosch of London, Ont., and Kyle Whitehouse of Ste-Catherines, Ont., all won medals while Braedon Dolfo of Langley, B.C., and Alister McQueen of Calgary, Alta., raced to new Canadian records. [Read more…]

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Ball ready for Para PanAM

November 6, 2011 By

Ball ready for Para PanAm 2011

Ball ready for Para PanAm 2011

(Orillia, ON) – Amputee runner Rick Ball is ready to take on the best athletes in the western hemisphere as he leaves for the 2011 Para Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 2011 Ontario Parasport Male Athlete of the Year has been working hard to prepare to represent Canada in the 400-metre and 200-metre running events. [Read more…]

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Ball named for Parapan AM Games

September 4, 2011 By

Rick Ball for Parapan AM Games

Rick Ball for Parapan AM Games

(Orillia, ON) – Rick Ball can now set his competitive sights on Mexico this fall following a big announcement by Athletics Canada.

The would-be London 2012 Paralympian was one of 26 athletes honoured to represent Canada on the international stage at the 2011 Parapanamerican Games in Guadalajara, Mexico this November. [Read more…]

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Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

August 22, 2011 By

 

Rick Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

Rick Ball ParaSport Ontario Male Athlete of the Year

(Orillia, ON) – A surprise honour was awaiting amputee runner Rick Ball as he ran the final leg of the torch relay to open the 2011 ParaSport Ontario Summer Games last Friday in Sarnia. [Read more…]

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