Track & Field season is upon us! Fraser Academy will be participating in the Lower Mainland Independent Secondary School Athletic Association league.

april 8 update

The Senior (Grade 10-12) and Juvenile (Grade 8-9) boys who competed at the Gran Forza this past Saturday. The Province and Telus host this indoor track & field event at the Richmond Olympic Oval every year, with over $10,000 in prizes. The Fraser Academy teams finished the day with some good results.

For the seniors, Sahawna B. was in a three-way tie for seventh place in the 50m dash with a time of 6.49. Sebastian H. tied for third in the standing long jump with a jump of 2.89 m. Sean O. put the shot for the Hornets while Ben M. competed in 800m. Jack O. joined the team for an exciting 4 x 200m relay that saw the Hornets battle to a second place finish.

The juvenile boys also ran an exciting 4 x 200m relay in a time of 2:00. Matt v.E. anchored and also competed in standing long jump for the Hornets. Alex P. started the relay and ran a good 50m dash (7.10). Logan J. ran the difficult second leg in the relay and had a tough heat in the 800m race that saw the fastest first lap of the day, 30 seconds. Fraser's thrower, Dawson O., put the 4 kg shot 8 m and stepped out of his comfort zone to run in the relay.

The Hornet track team competes Wednesday in the first of four LMISSAA league (Lower Mainland Independent Secondary School Athletic Association) meets at Swangard and then hosts the GVISAA (Greater Vancouver Independent School Athletic Association) meet this Friday at Minoru Park in Richmond. 

Team members are expected to keep up their studies in order to participate. Students will also be expected to abide by all school rules while participating, including arriving on time and with appropriate gear for all practices and meets.

practice schedule:

All practices take place during Flex Block on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

 sr track and field meets:

practices: Monday/Wednesday AM 

coaches: Ty Crews and Bill Balfe

league website: http://www.eteamz.com/sisaa1/

schedule:

• Tuesday, December 4, 3:30 PM v  St. John’s International at Kitsilano Community Centre
• Monday, December 10, 5:30 PM at  Stratford Hall
• Wednesday, January 16, 4:00 PM at  Regent Christian
• Monday, January 21, 5:30 PM at Carver Christian
• Thursday, January 31, 5:45 PM at  Deer Lake School
• Tuesday, February 5, 2 PM v  Pacific Torah Institute at Jewish Community Centre
• Friday, February 8, 1:30 PM v  King David High School at Jewish Community Centre

practices: Tuesday PM/Thursday AM

coaches: Lindsay Marshall and Paul Felton 

league website: http://www.eteamz.com/sisaa1/

schedule:

• Wednesday, January 23, 5:15 PM at Southpointe Academy
• Tuesday, January 29, 4 PM v  Traditional Learning Academy at Kitsilano Community Centre
• Thursday, January 31, 4 PM at  Deer Lake School
• Friday, February 1, 1:30 PM at  King David High School
• Tuesday, February 12, 7 PM at  Meadowridge (Exhibition)

practices: Tuesday AM

coaches: Damien Waugh and Gordon Park (until Winter Break)

league website: http://www.eteamz.com/sisaa1/

schedule:

• Thursday, November 29, 3 PM at  St. John’s School
• Monday, December 10, 5 PM at  BC Christian Academy
• Monday, December 17, 3 PM at  Khalsa (Newton)
• Wednesday, December 19, 1:30 PM vs  King David High School at Jewish Community Centre
• Monday, January 14, 4:45 PM at  Vancouver Christian School
• Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 PM at  Meadowridge
• Monday, February 18, 5:30 PM at  West Point Grey Academy

practices: Friday AM

coaches: Katie Macdougall and Paul Felton

league website: http://www.eteamz.com/sisaa1/

schedule:

• Monday, December 17, 4:30 PM at  Khalsa Newton A
• Monday, January 21, 3:30 PM at  Vancouver Christian School
• Wednesday, February 6, 3 PM at  Khalsa Newton B
• Monday, February 18, 4PM at  West Point Grey Academy

update february 3

The Sr Ski and Snowboard Race League has been up to Whistler for five races so far. The students participate in morning lessons from qualified ski and snowboard racing instructors and compete in two timed races against other Vancouver schools. The students will be competing in two more races on Friday, February 8 and 15. Highlights for the participants will be watching professional ski and snowboard racers demonstrate techniques and offering tips on the race course.

Members of the team: Justin B, Cyrus H, Devin H, Ben M, Justin M, Madison M, Mitchelle P, Christina S, Kalen T and Liam W. The team demonstrates excellent sportmanship. On Sunday, January 27, Justin B finished in 5th place for male snowboarders and Christinia S finished in 4th place for female skiers. Well done! 

- submitted by Mrs. Penner

About Sr Ski & Snowboard Race League

Students head up to Blackcomb seven times over the season. They are involved in GS racing in the morning and receive lessons in the afternoon from a certified ski/snowboard instructor. Students must be at an intermediate level in skiing or snowboarding to join this club. Students must own their own equipment and wear a helmet.

If you would like more information, please email Leanne Penner.

update february 3

The Ski and Snowboard Club enjoyed four days up at Whistler this school year. The students explored the mountain and learned skiing and boarding techniques from qualified instructors. The club consisted of three returning members: Samuel A, Danielle L and Alex P. New members included: Michael B, Sachi M, Julia S and Natasha S. It was a pleasure getting to know all of these students better!

- submitted by Mrs. Penner

About the Ski and Snowboard Club

Students head up to Whistler for three sessions and receive lessons from a certified ski/snowboard instructor. Students are put in all-day lessons according to their abilities. Students must own their own equipment and wear a helmet.

If you would like more information, please email Leanne Penner.

contact: mr. paul felton 778 836 4813

sr track and field meets:

Over the next four Wednesdays the Hornets will compete in the LMISSAA league, which culminates at the Zone Championships on October 24 with a trip to the BC High School Provincial Championship on the line. 

final update

The team competed in (and hosted) the GVISAA Championships on Wednesday, October 17, at Jericho Beach Park on the National Cross Country Championship course (6K for Sr Boys, 4K for Jr Boys and Jr Girls). Twelve schools competed and the Hornets did very well. In Jr Girls, Jen Miles finished 4th (19:25) and Christina Shearer 6th (20:07). In Jr Boys, Logan Jones took 3rd place (18:05). The successful day was capped off with the Sr Boys race that saw Ben Morley-Senkler 3rd (25:32), Leith Robertson 5th (25:50), Jeremy Chandradas 6th (26:19), Ilyas Samad 7th (26:46), and Mitchell Pokrandt 8th (27:17). Gianfranco Di Salvo took a fall off the start line and had to drop out of the race. Congratulations to the team

The Zone Championships were on Wednesday, October 24. The day brought cold, windy and rainy conditions, but the Hornets were up to the challenge. In Jr Girls, Jen Miles lost her shoe on the first lap. She completed the 4K course with one shoe in outstanding fashion, posting a season best time of 19:25 (including the time to stop to pick up her shoe). Christina Shearer dropped her personal best to 20:02. Logan Jones was the lone Jr Boy in a competitive race, and posted a time of 18:44. The Sr Boys finished with 189 team points, not good enough for the Provincial Qualifying but a good team score nonetheless. Ben Morley-Senkler lowered his season best to 24:24, Jeremy Chandradas improved enormously with a time of 25:30, Ilyas Samad ran through a stomach cramp to finish in a time of 26:09 (another personal best) and Mitchell Pokrandt took a minute off his time with a 26:20. Gianfranco Di Salvo redeemed last week’s DNF, battling through ankle and stomach pain to finish in a time of 28:11. The Hornets had a great season and all their coaches are thanked for the time and efforts with the team. Enjoy the break and see y’all next season!

update #2:

The team continues to improve in their results! Ben M-S moved up to 24th place, and the rest of the team was within two minutes of him. The Sr team is chasing a strong Vancouver College team for a spot at the Provincial Championships in Prince George this November. Logan J joined the Jr team for his first race and set a high standard for himself to beat in the coming two races. The team looks forward to their next two big races: the GVISAA Championships and the Zone Championships.

update #1:

The Fraser Academy Hornets Cross Country season officially began on September 26 at Jericho Beach. West Point Grey Wolves hosted the first Lower Mainland Independent Secondary Schools Athletic Association's league meet, which includes St. George's, Vancouver College, York House, Crofton House and other independent schools. The first meet saw Leith R. leading the way for the Hornets with the rest of his teammates finishing within 2 minutes of each other. In the girls race, Jenn M. and Christina S. had strong races and are looking forward to upcoming races. Saturday, September 29 saw the team travel to Crescent Park in White Rock for Ocean Athletics "Festival of Cross Country." Again, the boys team finished close together while Jenn M. was the solo female runner as Christina S. is nursing an injury.

contacts: ms. cindy dang and mr. ty crews

sr girls volleyball schedule: