This past weekend was truly action-packed and full of excitement—it flew by so quickly, it almost feels like a dream! As I take a moment to reflect on the championship weekend, I can’t help but feel incredibly proud and inspired by our group of talented throwers. Their hard work and dedication were on full display.
Throughout the meet, we celebrated several personal bests and notable successes. At the same time, there were a few disappointments along the way. I want to acknowledge this reality, as not every result was what we had hoped for or expected. But what stood out even more was how our athletes responded—with maturity, resilience, and a willingness to learn from the experience.
Another highlight of the weekend was seeing four of our athletes step up to volunteer at the meet. A huge thank you to Pavi, Gurman, Karanvir, and Sophie for giving back and helping make the event a success. Your leadership and spirit of service did not go unnoticed! All of this demonstrates that our Valley Royals athletes are not only developing as competitors, but also growing as individuals—showing grace, sportsmanship, and values that truly reflect the heart of our club culture.
Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue training over the next month, as we prepare for the Legion Nationals (U16/U18), where several of our throwers will represent our team on the national stage!
Special shout out to our Multi event athletes that had some great results in their respective throws!
- Decathlon – Derek, Jesse
- Heptathlon – Gurpartap
- Pentathlon – Jaimee
Now, on to the results!
- Lillian Mandigo Hammer no mark – keep an eye out for her at the Legion Nationals next month!
- Hannah Booth U16 Hammer 5th 22.09 PB
- Gavinjot Jhaj U16 Hammer 2nd 40.11
- U16 Discus 8th 29.92
- Nathan Wilson U16 Hammer 3rd 34.03
- U16 Discus 9th 25.61
- U16 Shot Put 3rd 10.94 PB
- Kamryn Blatz U18 Hammer 5th 42.16 PB
- U18 Discus 3rd 29.64 PB
- U18 Shot Put 5th 11.01 PB
- Karanvir Deol U20 Discus 7th 23.16
- U20 Shot Put 5th 10.01 PB
- Sophie Hatfield U18 Javelin 4th 16.16
- Karman Bains U18 Discus 5th 28.46
- U18 Shot Put 3rd 10.87
- Cassius Armitstead U18 Shot Put 5th 7.64
- U18 Javelin 7th 28.46 PB
- Coach Gord De Steur Sen. Discus 1st 34.20 PB
- Coach Theo Manuel Sen. Javelin 1st 65.70 (UBC athlete and coached by UBC Coach Laurier Primeau)
