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YOUTH/MIDGET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Nine UAC age 15-17 athletes competed at the Youth/Midget National Championships August 10-12 in Brandon Manitoba. The weather was very hot, but our athletes competed well, with many Personal Bests achieved. They were excellent representatives of our organization.
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Top 8 results were achieved by:
Midgets: Charanjit Nijjar Shot Put bronze Discus 5th Taylor Sillars Triple Jump 5th Praise Aniamaka Triple Jump gold 4X400 gold 200MH 4th Kennedy Primrose Triple Jump bronze Mitchell Gibbs Long Jump 8th Karman Kang 200MH 7th Youth: Manreet Sangha 100MH 5th Exceptional recognition to Praise Amiamaka for a gold medal performance in the Midget Triple Jump, setting a new national meet record! Praise also "ran up" an age group and was part of the gold 4x400 Youth relay team. Great thanks to Coach Iuliana and Team Manager Julie for supporting the group, and to all the parents making the journey to Brandon. |
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BC Junior Development Championship
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Four UAC athletes ventured to Kelowna for the JD Championships this past weekend. The temperatures were very hot, but our athletes competed well, and were great representatives of our club.
Top Eight results were: Keerat Dhillon Gold (Discus) Gurleen Mander Gold (Discus, Shot Put) Jasleen Nagra Silver (100m), Bronze (200m), 7th (200mH) Mangot Nagra 8th (60mH) Well done UAC, and thanks to Coach Sabrina for supporting our athletes. Special appreciation to our parents who helped at the meet. |
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BC SUMMER GAMES RECAP
The Games were in Duncan on Vancouver Island, July 19-22.
Great congratulations to Praise Aniamaka who broke a 25 year old BC Summer Games Triple Jump record with a 13.30 metre jump!!
Universal members participated in the BC Summer Games in many different ways.
Thanks to UAC coaches Iuliana, Sabrina, Jasmine and Komi for giving of their time to support the zone teams at the Games.
Special thanks to Zone 3 coordinator Julie Sillars.
Kevin and Sue were working at the Games with the BCA Officials.
A good time was had by all!
Great congratulations to Praise Aniamaka who broke a 25 year old BC Summer Games Triple Jump record with a 13.30 metre jump!!
Universal members participated in the BC Summer Games in many different ways.
Thanks to UAC coaches Iuliana, Sabrina, Jasmine and Komi for giving of their time to support the zone teams at the Games.
Special thanks to Zone 3 coordinator Julie Sillars.
Kevin and Sue were working at the Games with the BCA Officials.
A good time was had by all!
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Top 8 finishers were:
Zone 3 Mitchell Gibbs 100m, 3rd 200m, 2nd LH, 2nd 4x100, 1st Taylor Sillars 300MH, 4th TJ, 2nd 4x400, 4th Zone 4 Estella Mainella 100m, 3rd 200m, 3rd 4x100, 1st Charity Obazughanmwen 200m, 4th 4x100, 1st Nathan Chan 300m, 6th 4x400, 1stt Praise Aniamaka 100mh, 2nd 300mh, 1st TJ, 1st 4x400, 1st Charanjit Nijjar SP, 2nd DT, 2nd Krysthina Vlahovic 300mh, 2nd 80mh, 7th Kyu Yoon4x400 1st Zone 5 Robin Gill 300m, 7th |
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5th Annual UAC Track & Field Meet
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What a weekend! Under mostly dry skies, UAC hosted our own meet with outstanding success. With over 500 athletes, this was our biggest event ever, and there were many great performances. Our athletes were shining, with a tremendous number of Personal Best performances. Congratulations to all, and special notice to our Master Discus throwers, Gurpreet and Ranjit!! Full results can be viewed by downloading the PDF to the right.
The UAC Board wants to thank all the members who came out and volunteered their time to make this meet an excellent opportunity for athletics. Special thanks to individuals who historically support our club, even though they no longer have active athletes directly participating in the sport. You are golden, and so appreciated. Special honour and respect to the esteemed BCA Officials who guide us and ensure fair and safe competition for all. You are priceless. We were fortunate to have Coaches Luca, Iuliana, Jessie, Sabrina, Dave, Mandeep and Komi supporting our athletes, and officials Kevin, Emily, Natasha, and Sue working at the meet. ANY PHOTOS TO SHARE FROM OUR MEET? PLEASE SEND THEM TO SUE; suekydd50@gmail.com Photo's from the 5th Annual Meet |
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BC HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT
The 2018 BC High School Championship is history, and UAC has had our best results ever. We are SO proud of all our competitors.
Special recognition to coaches Jessie, Iuliana, and Luca for preparing our athletes, Kevin, Emily, Natasha, Sabrina and Sue for working as officials at the meet, and Julie for her management skills.
Be sure to read these articles and pictures by Howard Tsumura on the "Varsity Letters" blog about two of our athletes. Please Click Here for one, Click Here for the other.
Here are the Top 8 finishes from our wonderful athletes!
Special recognition to coaches Jessie, Iuliana, and Luca for preparing our athletes, Kevin, Emily, Natasha, Sabrina and Sue for working as officials at the meet, and Julie for her management skills.
Be sure to read these articles and pictures by Howard Tsumura on the "Varsity Letters" blog about two of our athletes. Please Click Here for one, Click Here for the other.
Here are the Top 8 finishes from our wonderful athletes!
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Grade 8 Girls:
Angelica Billows 4x100 8th Jasman Bhullar 200MH 8th Krysthina Vlahovic 80MH 1st 200MH 1st Imani Washington 100m 3rd Junior Girls: Karman Kang 80MH 5th Estelle Mainella 100m 2nd 200m 5th |
Junior Boys:
Praise Aniamaka 100MH 3rd 300MH 1st Triple Jump 1st 4X400 2nd Nathan Chan 4X400 2nd Mitchell Gibbs Long Jump 2nd 4X400 2nd Charn Nijjar Discus 2nd Shot Put 2nd Taylor Sillars 4x400 2nd Senior Boys: Kenny Blackman 100m 1st 200m 2nd |
Senior Girls:
Simran Bangar Discus 8th Aaryanna Kurucz 400m 2nd 400MH 1st 4x100 1st 4x400 1st Jasneet Nijjar 100m 1st 200m 1st 400m 1st Amanda Moore 400m 4th Katarina Vlahovic 100MH 1st 200m 2nd |
BC HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS THURSDAY
History Making!
Let's celebrate the largest number of Universal Athletes qualifying for the provincial championships in our club history.
Come out and cheer out our athletes as they compete for their schools.
Coach Iuliana and Coach Jessie will be supporting our athletes at the meet. Kevin and Emily will be part of the finish line team, and Natasha, Sabrina and Sue will be doing the stadium announcing.
Universal Volunteers!
Click Here for the schedule, results etc.
Click Here for the "Live" webcast link.
Come out and cheer out our athletes as they compete for their schools.
Coach Iuliana and Coach Jessie will be supporting our athletes at the meet. Kevin and Emily will be part of the finish line team, and Natasha, Sabrina and Sue will be doing the stadium announcing.
Universal Volunteers!
Click Here for the schedule, results etc.
Click Here for the "Live" webcast link.
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Grade 8
Anureet Aukluh Jasman Bhullar Krysthina Vlahovic Imani Washington |
Juniors
Praise Aniamaka Angelica Billows Nathan Chan Mitchell Gibbs Jasleen Grewal Karman Kang Estella Mainella Eli Mansell Charn Nijjar Charity Obazughanmwen Taylor Sillars |
Seniors
Simran Bangher Kenny Blackman Cedric Iymuva Aaryanna Krucz Colton Ludwar Amanda Moore Jasneet Nijjar Manreet Sangha Katarina Vlahovic |
SURREY SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORD BREAKERS
16 records were broken at the Surrey Championships. The following Universal athletes set 10 of these records earlier this month.
Congratulations to all on outstanding performances.
Congratulations to all on outstanding performances.
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Senior Women
Katarina Vlahovic 100MH Grade 8 Women Krysthina Vlahovic 80MH 200MH |
Senior Men
Kenny Blackman 100m Junior Men Praise Aniamaka 100MH Triple Jump Mitchell Gibb Long Jump Charn Nijjar Shot Put Discus Grade 9 mens relay The Pacific Academy Mens 4X400 team broke the record with UAC athletes Taylor Sillars, Praise Aniamaka, Nathan Chan, and Kyu Hyun Yoon |
Top 8 Results from the Junior Olympics, May 19-20
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13 year old women:
Mehak Brar 200MH 5th 33.92 100m 8th 14.34 Keerat Dhillon Shot Put 3rd 7.33 Discus 1st 26.30 12 year old women: Roop Dhillon Shot Put 3rd 5.99 Discus 2nd 16.80 11 year old women: Mbunya Tateh 60 MH 2nd 10.69 100m 4th 14.71 200m 2nd 29.94 10 year old women: Shehneet Sangha Long Jump 6th 2.77 Ekta Kooner Long Jump 7th 2.60 |
13 year old men:
Divine Aniamaka 200MH 3rd 31.69 Triple Jump 3rd 10.36 Sukhmand Dhaliwal 800m 5th 3.06.45 Jovan Dhillon Shot Put 4th 9.15 Discus 2nd 24.42 12 year old men: Iyimi Fagbamiye 200MH 1st 30.87 80 MH 1st 13.25 100m 1st 13.36 200m 1st 27.84 Sahib Gill 200m 5th 31.59 9 year old men: Preetish Dhaliwal 60m 7th 11.39 Ache Tateh 60MH 1st 12.03 60m 1st 9.82 100m 1st 15.96 Dilraj Virk 60m 6th 11.03 100m 4th 17.81 |
CONGRATULATIONS to our Universal Athletes for their results at the Fraser Valley Championships
- Krysthina Vlahovic, (Grade 8) and Jasneet Nijjar (Senior) were awarded the aggregate awards for their age divisions.
- Katarina Vlahovic, achieved Junior International standard in the 100MH
- Praise Aniamaka, broke two Fraser Valley records, Triple Jump and 300MH
- Krysthina Vlahovic, broke three FV meet records: the 80MH, 200MH, and triple jump
Advancing to the 2018 BC High School Championships, May 31-June 2, in Langley:
Grade 8 Girls: Jasman Bhullar, Krysthina Vlahovic, Imani Washington
Junior Girls: Angelica Billows, Jasleen Grewal, Karman Kang, Estella Mainella
Junior Boys: Praise Aniamaka, Nathan Chan, Mitchell Gibbs, Charanjit Nijjar, Taylor Sillars, Kyu Hyun Yoon
Senior Girls Simran Bangher, Aaryanna Kurucz, Amanda Moore, Jasneet Nijjar, Manreet Sangha, Katarina Vlahovic
Senior Boys: Kenny Blackman, Cedric Iyumva, Colton Ludwar
Universal encourages our other athletes to come out and watch some of the BC High School Championship. It is held at McLeod Stadium in Langley, and there is no admission charge. Click Here to go to the BCHSC web site to see schedule, start lists etc. Come and cheer for our athletes and see some outstanding competition in all events.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT
Universal Athletic Shop is here!
Check out the Universal Gear available for sale on our website. You will find clothing for everyone, many sizes, styles, and prices. There are also accessories: backpacks, drawstring bags, toques, water bottles...
You can order and pay on our website, and then the items will be brought to the track mid-May and distributed by Julie and Sue.
Deadline is soon, so do not miss out, as there will not be another order available until the fall. Click Here to order.
You can order and pay on our website, and then the items will be brought to the track mid-May and distributed by Julie and Sue.
Deadline is soon, so do not miss out, as there will not be another order available until the fall. Click Here to order.
Oregon Relays, 2018
UAC Travels to Hayward Field
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Six Universal Athletics Athletes were selected for invitation to compete at the prestigious Oregon relays event in Eugene Oregon, April 14 and 15.
Amanda Moore, Kenny Blackman, Aaryanna Kurucz, Manreet Sangha, Jasneet Nijjar and Katarina Vlahovic traveled to "Track City" with their familes, and had a valuable developmental experience at this large meet with a high level of competition. Coach Jessie accompanied the UAC group. Top 8 finishes from UAC were: Katarina Vlahovic 1st 100m 12.19 1st 100MH 14.19 Jasneet Nijjar 2nd 100m 12.22 1st 200m 25.14 Aaryanna Kurucz 4th 400m 58.35 8th 4x400 1.47.61 Kenny Blackman 6th 100m 11.05 6th 200m 22.89 |
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Universal Sends Two Athletes South
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Universal Athletics is pleased to announce the signing of two of our Grade 12 athletes to schools in the United States.
Aaryanna Kurucz has signed with the University Of Idaho, in Moscow. With an academic scholarship, she will be working on a double major in criminology and psychology, besides training in sprints, 400 metre hurdles, and relay training. Katarina Vlahovic was selected by Iowa State University, located in Ames, "the nation's most student-centered public research university". A BCHS record breaker, Kat will take kinesiology courses, while training and competing in the 100 metre hurdles. These two hard working, dedicated, exemplary young women commence their southern education and training in September 2018. Congratulations to them and their families. |
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Christabel Nettey GOLD at Commonwealth Games
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Universal is delighted to congratulate Christbel Nettey for her gold medal performance in the Commonwealth Games, held in Australia. The Gold Coast was indeed GOLD for this long jumper, with a performance of 6.84.
A former resident of Surrey, Chrisatbel (along with her family) has a lengthy history with Universal, and has been closely connected through training programs over the years. She has always been a very good friend to our club, visiting practice sessions and speaking at our function. Again, UAC gives a big shout out to Christbel!! |
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UBC Open Track and Field Meet
Friday March 30, 2018
A group of UAC senior athletes participated in the UBC Open on Saturday March 30, 2018. This was a great season opener for all of our athletes. Top 8 results are as follows:
UAC Women’s results:
Katarina Vlahovic 100mh 1st 14.50
Manreet Sangha 100mh 3rd 16.65
Jasmine Gill 400m 8th 59.95
Aaryanna Kurucz 200m 6th 26.69
Jasneet Nijjar 200m 1st 24.97
UAC Men's Results:
Amar Sandhu 100m 2nd 10.81
200m 1st 22.03
Kenny Blackman 100m 3rd 10.97
Rocky Singh 200 m 7th 23.27
UAC Women’s results:
Katarina Vlahovic 100mh 1st 14.50
Manreet Sangha 100mh 3rd 16.65
Jasmine Gill 400m 8th 59.95
Aaryanna Kurucz 200m 6th 26.69
Jasneet Nijjar 200m 1st 24.97
UAC Men's Results:
Amar Sandhu 100m 2nd 10.81
200m 1st 22.03
Kenny Blackman 100m 3rd 10.97
Rocky Singh 200 m 7th 23.27
JD New Practice Times/Location
JD practices are moving outside starting March 5th
- New Schedule: Monday & Wednesday = Track Rascals & JD's ; Thursdays = 11+
- New location: Bear Creek Park
- New time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
NEW CLUB REGISTRATION PROCESS IS READY
The UAC Board has voted to begin a new way to registering for 2018 club membership, using TrackieReg. You can now register by going to the "Register" page. Click Here
Registrations need to be completed before you start practices, otherwise you will not have insurance through BC Athletics.
UAC also sends out news through our newsletter. This reminds athletes and parents of important dates and events. Please go to the "Member Info" page to sign up for the news you'll need as a member of Universal Athletics Club. Don't worry, it's only produced a couple times a month during the season.
Registrations need to be completed before you start practices, otherwise you will not have insurance through BC Athletics.
UAC also sends out news through our newsletter. This reminds athletes and parents of important dates and events. Please go to the "Member Info" page to sign up for the news you'll need as a member of Universal Athletics Club. Don't worry, it's only produced a couple times a month during the season.
Universal Results from Husky Indoor Open
University of Washington
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Sunday, February 11, 2018
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Along with Coach Jessie, a group of UAC athletes traveled to Seattle to compete at the Husky Indoor Open. Many Indoor PB's were achieved during this very high level competition.
Top Ten Results include: Open Men Amar Sandhu 60m 7th, 200m 4th Open Women Katerina Vlahovic 60 metre hurdles 3rd, 60 metres 9th Jasneet Nijjar 60 metres 7th, 200 metres 2nd 4X400 relay 5th (Jasmine Gill, Natasha Friedmann, Jasneet Nijjar, Aaryanna . Kurucz) |
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BC Athletics Awards
BC Athletics Awards Banquet was held in Richmond Feb. 3rd. Universal Athletics had three members receive awards and one recognized for being on a Canadian Team.
Jessie Dosanjh, UAC's head coach received the award for Midget/Youth Coach of the Year for BC.
Praise Aniamaka was a Midget 14 year Award Winner
Jasneet Nijjar was a finalist for the Youth Female Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
Katarina Vlahovic was recognized for being on the Commonwealth Youth Games Canadian team where she brought home the Bronze medal in the 100M Hurdles.
Jessie Dosanjh, UAC's head coach received the award for Midget/Youth Coach of the Year for BC.
Praise Aniamaka was a Midget 14 year Award Winner
Jasneet Nijjar was a finalist for the Youth Female Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
Katarina Vlahovic was recognized for being on the Commonwealth Youth Games Canadian team where she brought home the Bronze medal in the 100M Hurdles.
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Harry Jerome Indoor Games
The Harry Jerome Indoor Games, February 3, 2018, was a tremendous success for Universal Athletics. All of our athletes competed well, and most achieved Personal Bests at this very early season event.
Highlights:
Midget Boys 4X200 relay team (Sillars, Aniamaka, Chan, Gibbs) set a meet record with their gold level performance.
Jasneet Nijjar achieved a meet record in the 60 metres for youth women, and
Iyimi Fagbamiye set the 12 year old boys 60 metre record, both winning gold medals.
Outstanding Youth Womens athlete of the meet: Jasneet Nijjar
Outstanding Open Womens athlete of the meet: Katarina Vlahovic
Special recognition to Universal Official Emily Kydd for her operation of the new entry and results technology for the meet.
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, officials, and families
Full results are on the Harry Jerome website, Click Here. Club results below.
Check out this article from the Jerome site, including some UAC photos. Click Here.
Highlights:
Midget Boys 4X200 relay team (Sillars, Aniamaka, Chan, Gibbs) set a meet record with their gold level performance.
Jasneet Nijjar achieved a meet record in the 60 metres for youth women, and
Iyimi Fagbamiye set the 12 year old boys 60 metre record, both winning gold medals.
Outstanding Youth Womens athlete of the meet: Jasneet Nijjar
Outstanding Open Womens athlete of the meet: Katarina Vlahovic
Special recognition to Universal Official Emily Kydd for her operation of the new entry and results technology for the meet.
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, officials, and families
Full results are on the Harry Jerome website, Click Here. Club results below.
Check out this article from the Jerome site, including some UAC photos. Click Here.
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UAC results: Women
Women's Midget 14-15, 60 metre hurdles 1st VLAHOVIC, Krysthina 9.51 2nd KANG, Karman 9.74 3rd MAINELLA, Estella 9.88 Women's Open, 60 metre hurdles 1st VLAHOVIC, Katarina 8.89 Womens's Youth 16-17, 60m hurdles 1 NIJJAR, Jasneet 8.97 10 2 SANGHA, Manreet 9.71 8 Women's Open, 60 metres 1st VLAHOVIC, Katarina 7.75 5th FRIEDMANN, Natasha 8.23 8th MOORE, Amanda 8.28 Women's Youth, 16-17 60 metres 1st NIJJAR, Jasneet 7.84 Women's Midget 14-15, 60 metres 1st MAINELLA, Estella 8.08 4th VLAHOVIC, Krysthina 8.46 Women's 12 Year Old, 60 metres 2nd NAGRA, Jasleen 8.91 Women's Midget 14-15, 300 metres 8th BHULLAR, Jasman 48.48 |
UAC results: Men
Men's Midget 14-15, 60m Hurdles 3rd ANIAMAKA, Praise 9.08 5th SILLARS, Taylor 9.81 Men's Open, 60 metres 2nd SANDHU, Amarveer 6.96 3rd BLACKMAN, Kenny 7.04 Men's Youth 16-17, 60 metres 2nd IYUMVA, Cedric 7.30 Men's Midget 14-15, 60 metres 1st GIBBS, Mitchell 7.49 Men's 12 Year Old, 60 metres 1st FAGBAMIYE, Iyimi 8.40 Men's Midget 14-15, 300 metres 2nd ANIAMAKA, Praise 39.84 Men's Open 600, metres 4th DAVIS, Shemar 1:32.09 Men's Midget 14-15, 600 metres 3rd. GILL, Robin 1:37.05 Men's Midget 14-15, 4 x 200m Relay 1st UNIVERSAL ATHLETICS CLUB 1:44.46 Men's Midget 14-15, High Jump 1st SILLARS, Taylor 1.55m |
Jessie's Dream
See this article from the Harry Jerome website, featuring Jessie and Universal..
Click here to go to article.
Amar is mentioned and pictured in this Harry Jerome article on Stephen Abosi. Great photo, click here and scroll to the bottom!
Click here to go to article.
Amar is mentioned and pictured in this Harry Jerome article on Stephen Abosi. Great photo, click here and scroll to the bottom!
Upcoming Outdoor Practices
Universal is on the move!
The City Of Surrey has granted UAC the use of Bear Creek Park, so most outdoor practices will be held there this year. The track at NSSS is suffering from age, and is becoming less satisfactory for use. There are no city plans in the future to resurface the track.
**Good News**
BCA Provincial Awards
BC Athletics will be holding the provincial annual awards evening on February 3, in Richmond.
UAC members to be Provisionally honoured:
100mH, 300mH, High Jump, Triple Jump, and Pentathlon.
Congratulations to all!
UAC members to be Provisionally honoured:
- Praise Anamaka, 14 year old Midget Boys division
100mH, 300mH, High Jump, Triple Jump, and Pentathlon.
- Jasneet Nijjar, Youth Girls (ages 16-17) division
- Katarina Vlahovic, Youth Girls-Team Canada
- Jessie Dosanjh, Midget/Youth Coach of the Year
Congratulations to all!
Archived articles and results are on the "Media"and "Results" pages
About UsThe Universal Athletics Club was established in 2000 to provide athletes training services in the sport of Athletics (Track and Field). The club is based out of North Surrey Secondary School (Track Facility), and the Universal Fitness Centre (8585 132 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 7N8).
The Universal Athletics Club is registered under the BC Societies Act and BC Athletics. The club is a community oriented, voluntary, professionally coached, non-profit, competitive Athletics club for all. Guiding Principles
Questions about the sport of Athletics?
The sport of Athletics is confusing to many new members. UAC has put together a document to help explain how the sport works and what you can do to get the most out of your membership. The PDF below will answer many of your questions.
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