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Used Shoe Drive at Western Int'l XC Meet

2016-09-21T15:44:00.001-04:00

For the past couple years, the Marauder Squad has participated in a movement called Go Shoeless for Right to Play. Along with other teams at McMaster, we go barefoot to raise awareness and funds for children who do not have safe areas to play. This typically falls at the Western International Cross Country Meet, which is a staple in the autumn racing schedule. This year, we hope to take the initiative one step further, by facilitating a Used Shoe Drive!

We will be collecting used athletic/running shoes on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 throughout race day at the Western International Cross Country Meet at the Thames Valley Golf course. Please bring your used shoes to the Marauder Tent anytime on Saturday, which is typically located behind the start line. We hope to get all other teams, officials and spectators involved by inviting them to contribute as well!

Right to Play is an organization that works both locally and internationally, using sport and play as tools to enhance child development in areas of disadvantage. The shoes we collect will go to the Eva Rothwell Centre in downtown Hamilton, which services inner-city youth and children. Many of our team members have participated in programming at Eva Rothwell, and can personally attest to the great work they do!

To read more about Right to Play and their Sport for Development philosophy, check out their website:
http://www.righttoplay.ca/Learn/ourimpact/Pages/default.aspx

2016-2017 Marauder Rookies (Men)

2016-09-20T23:22:00.002-04:00

After a fantastic weekend of racing we wanted to take the chance to give you some more information on the McMaster Men’s Cross-Country rookies for 2016. Many of these gentlemen opened up their McMaster varsity careers this past weekend in Buffalo showing great talent and potential. For a full write-up on the University of Buffalo Stampede by Fraser Caldwell click here.

Sergio Ráez Villanueva

Program: Life Science

Year of Study: 1

High School: John Cabot Catholic Secondary School

Track Club: Mississauga Track Club

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

23^rd at 2016 World Junior Track & Field Championships 10,000m

3^rd at 2016 Athletics Ontario Sr. 10,000m Championships

1^st at 2016 Athletics Ontario Jr. 10,000m Championships

15^th at 2015 Western International

7^th at 2015 McGill Open

2^nd at 2014 OFSAA Open 2000m Steeple Chase

22^nd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

44^th at 2013 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m – 1:54.78 2015

1500m – 3:55.29 2016

3000m – 8:24.05 2016

5000m – 14:35.20 2016

10,000m – 30:00.01 2016

Josh McGillivary

Program: Engineering

Year of Study: 1

High School: Leaside High School

Track Club: University of Toronto Track Club

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

13^th at 2016 OFSAA Sr. Boys 3000m

22^nd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

24^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

11^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m – 1:56.19 2016

1500m – 3:57.72 2016

3000m – 8:43.26 2016

Paul Robinson

Program: Humanities

Year of Study: 1

High School: Silverthorn High School

Track Club: Etobicoke Track/Toronto West Club

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

84^th at 2015 Athletics Canada Youth Nationals XC

85^th at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

86^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

34^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m - 2:01.98 2016

1500m - 4:11.60 2014

3000m - 9:05.75 2016

5000m - 16:20.25 2015

Dylan Alick

Program: Bachelor of Technology

Year of Study: 1

High School: Mississauga Secondary School

Track Club: Mississauga Track Club

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

58^th at 2015 Youth National XC Championships

73^rd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

90^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

48^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m - 4:18.19 2016

3000m - 8:56.50 2016
5000m - 15:53 2016

5000m (road) - 16:46 2015

10,000m (road) - 36:43 2014

Taylor Cornwall

Program: Commerce

Year of Study: 1

High School: St. Mary’s District Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Hometown: St. Mary’s, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

49^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m - 4:31.80 2016

3000m - 9:49.10 2016

Ryan Tyrrell

Program: Engineering

Year of Study: 1

High School: Eastview High School

Track Club: South Simcoe Dufferin

Hometown: Barrie, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

99^th at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m - 4:19.20 2016

3000m - 9:29.29 2015

2000m Steeplechase - 6:17.05 2016

Aaron De Jong

Program: Integrated Science

Year of Study: 2

High School: Hamilton District Christian High School

Track Club: Fighting Koalas (Triathlon)

Hometown: Waterdown, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

Member of Triathlon Ontario Junior Provincial Development Team

10^th place at National Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

6^th place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

3^rd place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

93^rd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

5000m (road) - 16:19 2015

Justyn Tyrrell

Program: Materials Engineering

Year of Study: 2

High School: Eastview High School

Track Club: South Simcoe Dufferin

Hometown: Barrie, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

72^nd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m - 4:21.90 2015

3000m - 9:25.15 2015

Matthew McArthur

Program: Health Sciences

Year of Study: 3

High School: Sacred Heart High School

Hometown: Walkerton, Ontario

Personal Bests:

1500m - 4:39.52 2013

3000m - 10:09.60 2013

2016-2017 Marauder Recruits (Ladies)

2016-08-25T10:03:00.001-04:00

Rachel Faulds

High School: Trenton High School
Previous School: West Virginia University

Running Accomplishments:
2013 OFSAA Sr. Girls 3000 Silver
2012 OFSAA Sr. Girls Cross Country Bronze
2012 Youth National 3000 Silver
2012 Jr. National 3000 Bronze
2012 OFSAA Sr. Girls 3000 Silver
2011 OFSAA Sr. Girls Cross Country Silver

2011 OFSAA Jr. Girls 3000 Bronze

Personal Bests:

800 - 2:21

1500 - 4:38 3000 - 9:46

Program: Life Science

Fun Fact: Before becoming a runner Rachel was a competitive swimmer who competed in distance freestyle events.

Emma Waddington

High School: Westdale Secondary School

Sports Accomplishments:
2016, 2015, 2014 Canadian Orienteering Elite Sprint Champion
2014 North American Orienteering Sprint Champion
2014 OFSAA Sr. Girls Cross Country Team Silver
2013 OFSAA Jr. Girls Cross Country Team Champions

PC: Maxine Gravina

Personal Bests: 
1500 Steeplechase - 5:23 
3000 - 10:38

Program: Kinesiology 

Fun Fact: Emma competed at both the Jr World and World Championships for Orienteering when she was 17 continues to race for Team Canada!

Last week she was racing for Team Canada at the World Championships for Orienteering in Sweden! Emma anchored the Canadian Sprint Relay Team to 19th place.

https://eventor.orienteering.org/Events/ResultList?eventId=5357&groupBy=EventClass

Sarah Haliburton

Previous School: McMaster University (Graduated from Nursing in 2012)
Previous Employment: Registered Nurse at SickKids Hospital

Running Accomplishments:

Member of McMaster CIS Cross Country and Track Teams 2008-2012
2009 CIS Cross Country Team Bronze
2010 CIS Cross Country Team Silver
2010 CIS 4x800m Relay Team Bronze
2011 CIS Cross Country Team Bronze

Personal Bests:

1500 - 4:34
3000 - 9:48

Program: Nurse Practitioner Graduate Program

Fun Fact: Sarah volunteered for CBC at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for three weeks. She loves to travel!

Summer Recap

2016-08-22T15:53:00.002-04:00

Over the summer, we had many Harbour Athletes racing all over the province, the country and a few even around the world! Here are a few of the many highlights:

Hamilton Twilight Series

We hosted four Hamilton Twilight Track Meets in our Summer Series this year. Thanks to all the racers, coaches, officials and volunteers for making each one a huge success! Hamilton is a great place to run fast, as we saw tons of PBs, a few new records and even a two American Paralympic records. If you didn't get a chance to win a swanky button, they will be back next year!

Hamilton Twilight Meet #1, May 29, 2016

http://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/Results/2016-hamilton-twilight-meet-1/5440/?keywords=hamilton

Hamilton Twilight Meet #2, June 21, 2016

Kaitlyn Pansegrau and Emily Nowak running
800m PBs at Hamilton Twilight Meet #2
PC: Richard Zazulak

http://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/results_docs/hamilton-twilight-meet-22016-07-17-05-03-36.pdf

At this meet, American Paralympic Medallist Patrick Blake Leeper set two new American Paralympic Records in the 200m and 400m races. Read about his inspirational journey here http://www.marauders.ca/news/
2016/6/15/track-paralympian-to-start-comeback-at-mcmaster.aspx

Hamilton Canada Day Twilight, July 1, 2016

http://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/results_docs/hamilton-canada-day-twilight2016-07-17-05-02-25.pdf

Hamilton PB Twilight, August 1, 2016

http://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/results_docs/hamilton-pb-twilight2016-08-02-05-04-17.pdf

Other Exceptional Summer Races

Ontario 10,000m Track Championships, London, May 14, 2016

Blair Morgan and Sergio Raez Villanueva
in the 10,000m Champs
PC: Maxine Gravina

PBs for Paul Rochus and Blair Morgan as well as PB and Junior World Track qualifying time for Sergio Raez Villanueva

http://www.windsortiming.com/Live

Results/2016/LondonDistanceSeriesTwo/

Marauders.ca Article

http://www.marauders.ca/news/2016/5/18/track-marauders-compete-at-ontario-10-000m-championships.aspx

Canadian Half-Marathon Championships, Calgary, May 29 2016

Mac Alum and Harbour Athlete Steph Macneill ran a great race to finish as the 4th Female in a time of 1:22:21.

https://www.startlinetiming.com/en/races/
2016/calgarymarathon/event/Half

Emma Waddington at the Jr World
Orienteering Champs
PC: Mike Waddington via Twitter

World Junior Orienteering Championships, Engadin, Switzerland, July 10, 2016

Incoming recruit Emma Waddington finished 30th in the Sprint event at the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Switzerland, as well as racing for the Canadian team in the Relay event.

http://www.jwoc2016.ch/?tab=Sunday

IAAF World U20 Track & Field Championships, Bydgoszcz, Poland, July 19-25, 2016

Incoming recruit Sergio Raez Villanueva finished 23rd in the 10,000m at the World U20 Champs

https://www.iaaf.org/results/iaaf-world-junior-championships/2016/iaaf-world-u20-championships-bydgoszcz-2016-5680/men/10000-metres/final/result#resultheader

3 New Joggling World Records for Gabrielle Foran

Joggler Gabrielle Foran achieved 3 New World Records in the Women's 3-ball 400m, 1 Mile and 10km joggling events. She was also undefeated at the International Juggler's Association Championships in El Paso, Texas on July 30, 2016.

To see all her current Joggling WRs, go to http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/joggling.html

Other meets that Harbour Athletes competed in include the RCLDS Twilight Meets, Speed River New Balance Twilight Meets, University of Toronto Twilight Meets, and Athletics Ontario Championships among others. All results can be found at Trackie.ca

European Racing Tour for Tweedle, Morgan, Darlington and Schnurr

Morgan, Tweedle, Falk and Darlington
Photo from Instagram

Jeff Tweedle, Blair Morgan, Connor Darlington and Coach Paula Schnurr teamed up with Nick Falk, Paul Janikowski and Coach Gary Malloy to get some international racing experience in Europe. They started their travels at the Canadian National Track & Field Championships in Edmonton then brought them to Belgium and England.

Highlights include a 10s PB for Morgan in the 5000m of 14.10.76 in Belgium, and an 800m PB for Darlington of 1.49.06 in Oxford.

Canadian Track & Field Championships, Edmonton, July 7- July 10, 2016
http://results.deltatiming.com/edmonton/2016-ac-trials

Nacht Van Der Atletiek, Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, July 16, 2016
http://www.timetronics.be/results/nacht2016/schedule.html

Eltham British Miler's Club Regional Race, Eltham, England, July 20, 2016
http://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=165326

Oxford British Miler's Club Grand Prix, Oxford, England, July 23, 2016
http://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=167823

Updates from Triathlon

Alum Andrew Yorke represented Canada and McMaster at the 2016 Rio Olympics! Unfortunately he suffered a crash on the bike but bravely persevered to finish the race in 42nd place. Read more here http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/rio-2016/the-sport-is-cruel-man-no-quit-in-canadian-triathlete-yorke-who-finished-42nd-in-olympic-event

Alum Taylor Forbes won Bronze at the Canadian Elite National Championships, taking silver in the U23 Category. Read the Marauders.ca article http://www.marauders.ca/news/2016/7/25/mens-cross-country-running-forbes-wins-bronze-at-canadian-national-triathlon-championships.aspx

Marauder Andrew Beardsall won the IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka Triathlon, a huge race for him! http://www.ironman.com/de-ch/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70-3/muskoka/results.aspx#axzz4I5fBYhPd

Alum Lionel Sanders has won more 70.3 races than we can count this season, follow his burgeoning career on his blog https://lsanderstri.com

Alum Taylor Reid has also been racing well in the 70.3 triathlon races, check out his results here http://www.taylor-reid.com/#intro

March & April Recap

2016-05-04T17:13:00.000-04:00

McMaster Athletic Awards 2016

April 5th marked the 92nd Annual McMaster Athletic Awards to celebrate the achievements of all McMaster Varsity Athletes. The Cross Country and Track Teams were among the most successful teams in terms of number of nominees and award recipients.

Captains Blair Morgan and Maddy McDonald were the Male and Female Cross Country MVPs.
Jeff Tweede and Chelsea Mackinnon were the Male and Female Track MVPs.

Our great Student Trainers were officially recognized for their hours of hard work; Trevor Rice, Leya Chung, Pat Nguyen, Sam Mahoney and Amanda Hroncok.

Plaque Awards honoured athletes who had contributed to a Varsity McMaster Team for four year. Cross Country & Track Plaque recipients include: Maddie Benjamin, Luke Charbonneau, Kaitlyn Pansegrau, Connor Darlington, Derek Van Shepen, Jeff Tweedle, Maddy McDonald and Gabe Ghiglione.

Some of the Major Award Winners
PC: Marauders.ca

Gabe Ghiglione was awarded the Les Prince Award for his leadership and outstanding community service. He was the student-athlete with the highest number of weekly visits through McMaster Athletes Care, as well as the president of the McMaster's ALS Society just to name a few of his many outreach efforts.

Maddy McDonald was awarded the Dr. Edna Guest Award for graduating athletes who demonstrate leadership on their team and within the community, noteworthy athletic ability and reflect the "Spirit of McMaster." Maddy led the Women's team to an OUA Bronze and was awarded the CIS Community Service Award for the 2015 Cross Country season.

Blair Morgan was a nominee for Ivor Wynne Male Athlete of the Year Award for his impressive year representing McMaster on the trails and track, as well as representing Canada at the FISU Cross Country Championships. He lead the Men's team to an OUA Bronze Medal and was named as a 2nd Team All-Canadian for his 8th place finish at the CIS Championships in Cross Country.

Read the beautiful Awards Program complete with articles photos HERE

Marauders.ca Article HERE

CIS vs NCAA: The Decision, a Thesis by Maxine Gravina

Maxine Gravina, multimedia student put together a documentary for her final thesis project.

PC: Maxine Gravina and Trackie.ca

"Making a postsecondary decision can be tough, but adding in what varsity team one will compete for can make that decision harder. Some young Canadians need to determine whether the NCAA or the CIS is the right choice for their post secondary education and varsity career."

To be clear, Maxine's opinion piece was meant to cover the position of a few athletes and coaches and spark conversation. It was not meant as a comprehensive analysis, and was limited by some restraints. We encourage respectful discussion and hope you can appreciate the art and effort of this video regardless of your opinion.

Watch the video HERE

FISU Cross Country Championships 2016

Canadian Men's FISU Cross Country Team
PC: Paula Schnurr

While the rest of the team was headed to CIS Track, Blair Morgan and Coach Paula Schnurr were across the world in Cassino, Italy at the FISU World University Cross Country Championships. This was Blair's second time in the red and white singlet, having raced at the the same competition in 2014. While Coach Schnurr competed for Canada many times throughout her racing career, this was the first time as the Assistant Coach to a national team.

The course proved challenging with wind, mud and rolling hills. Blair and the Canadian men battled to 8th-place among the teams.

Read Articles and Results on Trackie.ca HERE

CIS Track Championships 2016

We had 5 Marauders compete at the CIS Track Championships at York University in March.
Jeff Tweedle ran courageously leading the Men's 1000m race, unfortunately was clipped from behind but battled his way to 7th. Connor Darlington was 8th in the Men's 3000m. The Men's 4x800m finished 11th.

Full Results HERE

Mactrack

Used Shoe Drive at Western Int'l XC Meet

2016-2017 Marauder Rookies (Men)

Sergio Ráez Villanueva

Josh McGillivary

Paul Robinson

Dylan Alick

Taylor Cornwall

Ryan Tyrrell

Aaron De Jong

Justyn Tyrrell

Matthew McArthur

2016-2017 Marauder Recruits (Ladies)

Rachel Faulds

Emma Waddington

Sarah Haliburton

Summer Recap

Hamilton Twilight Series

Hamilton Twilight Meet #1, May 29, 2016

Hamilton Twilight Meet #2, June 21, 2016 Kaitlyn Pansegrau and Emily Nowak running 800m PBs at Hamilton Twilight Meet #2 PC: Richard Zazulak

Hamilton Canada Day Twilight, July 1, 2016

Hamilton PB Twilight, August 1, 2016

Other Exceptional Summer Races

Ontario 10,000m Track Championships, London, May 14, 2016

Canadian Half-Marathon Championships, Calgary, May 29 2016

World Junior Orienteering Championships, Engadin, Switzerland, July 10, 2016

Incoming recruit Emma Waddington finished 30th in the Sprint event at the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Switzerland, as well as racing for the Canadian team in the Relay event. http://www.jwoc2016.ch/?tab=Sunday

IAAF World U20 Track & Field Championships, Bydgoszcz, Poland, July 19-25, 2016

3 New Joggling World Records for Gabrielle Foran

European Racing Tour for Tweedle, Morgan, Darlington and Schnurr

Updates from Triathlon

March & April Recap

McMaster Athletic Awards 2016

CIS vs NCAA: The Decision, a Thesis by Maxine Gravina

FISU Cross Country Championships 2016

CIS Track Championships 2016

Hamilton Twilight Meet #2, June 21, 2016

Kaitlyn Pansegrau and Emily Nowak running
800m PBs at Hamilton Twilight Meet #2
PC: Richard Zazulak

Incoming recruit Emma Waddington finished 30th in the Sprint event at the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Switzerland, as well as racing for the Canadian team in the Relay event.

http://www.jwoc2016.ch/?tab=Sunday