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Athletics Canada Names 33 Ontario Athletes to NACAC Canadian Team

Athletics Canada Names 33 Ontario Athletes to NACAC Canadian Team

On July 10th, Athletics Canada announced the 58 Canadian athletes who have been selected to represent Canada at the 2018 NACAC Championships, that will take place August 10-12 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto. The Canadian team is comprised of 29 women, 15 of which are from Ontario, and 29 men, 18 of which are from Ontario. A special congratulations to Ontario coach, Glenroy Gilbert for being named at the head coach of the Canadian Team. The Canadian athletes will compete in a total of 39 events over the course of the 3-day competition.

Head Coach Glenroy Gilbert and select athletes shared statements about the amazing opportunity, and what it means to compete in front of a home crowd.

Gilbert stated “athletes and coaches alike know how special it is to compete at home. Being able to showcase your talent in front of a home crowd is an athlete’s dream.” He added that “we have selected a group that features a mix of veterans and newcomers to the national team program, which will provide our athletes an international platform to practice our ‘performance on demand’ approach.”

Aaron Brown, 2018 national Champion sprinter, from Phoenix Athletics shared, “I remember being at the Pan American Games, I saw a lot of familiar faces in the crowd, including people that I grew up with. It’s fun to be able to run in a world-class meet in front of family and friends. That’s what I’m looking forward to the most, but I also want to come out with a win”.

Brittany Crew, a now three-time national champion, of SISU Throws Club stated “I missed out on the 2015 Pan American Games. I sprained my ankle, so I didn’t hit the qualification mark before the deadline. I ended up going to FISU that year, which was a blessing in disguise, but I missed out on the opportunity to compete at home. I’m excited that the NACAC Championships are in Toronto this year. My mom can’t make it out to a lot of meets, especially international meets, because she can’t travel. She will be there in Toronto cheering me on; that’s going to be special for the two of us.”

Good luck to all Athletics Ontario members, as well as all of Team Canada, on your journey leading up to the NACAC Championships.

Come out and support your Ontario Athletes by purchasing your tickets here.

Ontario Athletes and Coaches are listed below:

WOMEN
NAME HOMETOWN CLUB PERSONAL COACH EVENT(S)
Alicia Brown Toronto, Ont. University of Toronto Track Club Bob Westman 4x400m
Leya Buchanan Mississauga, Ont. Speed Academy Tony Sharpe 100m, 4x100m
Brittany Crew Toronto, Ont. SISU Throws Club Richard Parkinson Shot put
Caroline Ehrhardt Espanola, Ont. London Western Vickie Croley Triple jump
Crystal Emmanuel Toronto, Ont. Flying Angels Charles Allen 100m, 200m, 4x100m
Phylicia George Markham, Ont. Flying Angels Stuart McMillan 4x100m
Shaina Harrison Maple, Ont. Flying Angels Charles Allen 4x100m
Noelle Montcalm * Windsor, Ont. University of Windsor Athletics Don Garrod 400mH
Alysha Newman London, Ont. Bolton Pole Vault Doug Wood Pole vault
Micha Powell * Toronto, Ont. Unattached Rosaline Edeh 4x400m
Madeline Price Toronto, Ont. Unattached Mark Mueller 4x400m
Gabriela Stafford Toronto, Ont. University of Toronto Track Club Terry Radchenko 1500m
Kate Van Buskirk Brampton, Ont. Unattached Dave Reid 5000m
Jillian Weir Kingston, Ont. Unattached Zeb Sion Hammer throw
Jellisa Westney * Cambridge, Ont. Supreme Athletics Desai Williams 4x100m
MEN
NAME HOMETOWN CLUB PERSONAL COACH EVENT(S)
Mobolade Ajomale Richmond Hill, Ont. Flying Angels Kevin LaSure 4x100m
Shawnacy Barber Toronto, Ont. Project Athletics Jeff Hartwig Pole vault
Bismark Boateng Toronto, Ont. Unattached Charles Allen 4x100m
Aaron Brown Toronto, Ont. Phoenix Athletics Dennis Mitchell 200m, 4x100m
Joshua Cunningham Markham, Ont. Speed Academy Tony Sharpe 400m, 4x400m
Andre Ford * Toronto, Ont. Strive Athletics Desai Williams 4x100m
Daniel Harper Brampton, Ont. Brampton Track Club Frank Bucca 4x400m
Tremaine Harris Markham, Ont. Unattached Desai Williams 4x400m
Matthew Hughes Oshawa, Ont. Newmarket Huskies Jerry Schumacher 3000m steeplechase
Evan Karakolis Scarborough, Ont. University of Toronto Track Club Brek Christensen Javelin throw
Jared Kerr Brampton, Ont. Unattached Jeff Huntoon Long jump
Justyn Knight Toronto, Ont. UTTC Chris Fox 5000m
Brandon McBride Windsor, Ont. Windsor Legion Kurt Downes 800m
Malik Metivier Toronto, Ont. Etobicoke Track Club Godfrey James 400mH
Tim Nedow Brockville, Ont. Ottawa Lions Richard Parkinson Shot put
Philip Osei * Toronto, Ont. Flying Angels Desai Williams 4x400m
Sergio Raez Villanueva Mississauga, Ont. Harbour Track Club Paula Schnurr 10000m
Gavin Smellie Brampton, Ont. Flying Angels Desai Williams 100m, 4x100m

*Competed in the 2015 NACAC Championships in San José, Costa Rica

STAFF
NAME HOMETOWN ROLE
Glenroy Gilbert Ottawa, Ont. Head coach
Simon Nathan Ottawa, Ont. Team leader
Corey Dempsey Niagara Falls, Ont. Team manager
Charles Allen Toronto, Ont. Team coach
Bob Westman Toronto, Ont. Team coach
Kurt Downes Windsor, Ont. Team coach
Richard Parkinson Stouffville, Ont. Team coach
Jeff Huntoon Toronto, Ont. Team coach
Brett Lumley Windsor, Ont. Team coach
Andrea Stephen Toronto, Ont. Physiotherapist
Dr. Duane Smith Ottawa, Ont. Chiropractor
Remo Bucci Toronto, Ont. Massage therapist
Danielle Chow-Leong Toronto, Ont. Massage therapist

 

To view the full press release, including the list of athletes and coaching staff, click here.

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