November 18th Cheetah Banquet Details: RSVP by Thursday, November 9th if You Are Attending

This year's Cheetah Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at the Dogwood Pavilion (Mike Butler Room), 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. Doors will open at 6:30pm with dinner and awards at 7:00pm.

All athletes (registered in 2023 before September 1st) and coaches are free of charge. The cost for parents, friends, and family is $35 per person as well as for those athletes who registered on/after September 1st 2023.(pay by cash or cheque at the door on November 18)

 If you would like to attend, please email Paul Self with the following information:

• Number of athletes/coaches attending (no charge) 
• Number of parents/guardians/additional family members/friends attending - $35 per person(pay by cash or cheque at the door on November 18) 

Due to limited space, priority will be given to athletes, coaches and parents. Additional guests will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis depending on space after accommodating athletes, coaches, and parents.

Cross Country Practices Begin on September 9, 2023

Cross Country practices and base training begin on Saturday, September 9th for all athletes interested in running cross country and for Tara's sprint group. This includes athletes beginning grade 8 (year of birth 2010) who will be moving into the older training groups.

All practices will be in Mundy Park and we will meet in front of the baseball diamond near the lacrosse box. Practices will last one hour. Athletes in grade 8 and up will need a watch with a stopwatch. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30pm and Saturday at 10:00am.

Any questions? Please call Paul at 604 464 0753.

3rd Annual Beach Blanket Bingo - Saturday August 26th, 2023

Hey Everyone,

We're excited to invite you to the third annual Beach Blanket Bingo! It's time to come together and have a blast by the sea. Please join us on Saturday, August 26th, from 12:00 PM to approximately 6:00 PM at Barnet Marine Park. We'll be congregating at the swimming area to the left of the dock.

This event is open to all Cheetah athletes and their families. It's the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon together, celebrating the culmination of a fantastic season. Don't forget to bring your own food, as well as toys, games, and sports equipment. Let's make the most of our time at the beach!

World Champion 4x100m Relay Members in Coquitlam

World Champions and Olympic silver medalists Aaron Brown and Jerome Blake were at Centennial track in Coquitlam yesterday preparing for the Canadian Championships this weekend in Langley with the Coquitlam Cheetahs team. Thirteen Cheetah athletes will be competing at the Canadian Championships this weekend.

Cheetah practices for BC Relay Champs August 5th

The Cheetah track and field season is now finished with the exception of those who will be competing at the BC Relay Championships on August 5th in Delta. Those wishing to compete at the Relay Championships will have practices from 6:15-7:00pm on:

Upcoming Relay Practice Dates

• Tuesday July 18th
• Thursday July 20th
• Tuesday July 25th
• NO PRACTICE THURSDAY JULY 27TH DUE TO CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
• Tuesday August 1st
• Thursday August 3rd

Cheetah coaches will be organizing teams once we are clear as to how many Cheetah athletes will be competing.

Cheetahs Win 15 Medals at BC Provincial Championships

The Cheetahs ran, jumped and threw their way to 15 medals at the BC Track and Field Championships in Nanaimo this past weekend. The Cheetahs were led by Robin Rohu who won three medals with personal best performances in all of her events. She began her weekend with a bronze medal in the U20 100m hurdles and followed that up with a silver medal in the 400m hurdles and a victory in the long jump. Making her performances even more impressive is the fact she was not ranked in the top three of any of these events entering the weekend.

Also, winning multiple medals at the championships were Payton Young, Ella Madsen, Makenna Self and Delaney Self. Payton Young was second in the U18 discus with a best ever throw and also won the bronze medal in the shot put. Ella Madsen ran to victory in the U20 2000m steeplechase and was second in the 1500m. Ella will be heading to McMaster University this Fall on athletic scholarship.

Sisters Makenna and Delaney Self combined for four medals. Makenna won the U18 100m and was second in the 200m. Makenna will be representing Team Canada for the first time when she competes in Costa Rica at the U18 NACAC Championships July 22-24. Delaney won both the U18 100m hurdles and the high jump.

The remainder of the Cheetah medals were all won in the 400m. National team member Nathan George once again won the open provincial title and teammate Faizal Oladuntoye won the U20 event. Michela Beuthin earned her first provincial medal with a third place in the U18 category and Kalima Ngobi also earned a bronze medal in the U20 event. The Cheetahs next event will be the Canadian Championships which are taking place in Langley at the end of July.

No JD practice today and tomorrow

There is no JD practice today and tomorrow due to the holiday today and the Ocean Athletics meet tomorrow. Regular practice will resume on Wednesday July 5th.

2023 BC Athletics Junior Development Track and Field Championships Sign Up Posted, Deadline July 6th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Universal Athletics Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Saturday, July 15th & Sunday July 16th , 2023 
• Location of meet: North Delta Track and Field Facility, 11447 82 Avenue, Delta 
• Web link to meet information: BCJD Championships Meet Info

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday July 6th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: sheets posted in equipment storage container at Centennial Track

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Ocean Athletics "Bring the Heat!" Track and Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline June 29th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Ocean Athletics Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Tuesday July 4th , 2023 
• Location of meet: South Surrey Athletic Park Track and Field Facility 
• Web link to meet information: Bring The Heat! Schedule

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday June 29th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: sheets posted in equipment storage container at Centennial Track

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Pre-Ordered Cheetah Gear Available for Pick-Up

If you ordered Cheetah Gear from the Kukri Cheetah Store this past May, it has arrived!!

It will be available for pick-up at practice this week. Find Tara at the track and she will be able to get your order.

If you are unable to make these days, please contact Tara - tself@hotmail.ca.

Jack Brow Memorial Track and Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline June 22nd

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Okanagan Athletics Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Friday June 30th, Saturday, July 1st & Sunday July 2nd , 2023 
• Location of meet: Apple Bowl Stadium, 1555 Burtch Rd, Kelowna 
• Web link to meet information: Jack Brow Memorial Track and Field Meet Information

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday June 22nd , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: sheets posted in equipment storage container at Centennial Track

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Welcome

Welcome to the Coquitlam Cheetah's website. This website will provide you with information about our club, our activities and events.

Please see the links under Website Contents (left-hand side of page, below the cheetah) for a list of the key pages and information. 

Please check this website regularly for any bulletins during the season. Older bulletins can be found in the Bulletin Archive (lower left).

To receive club bulletins by email, register your email address in the Follow by Email section on the left side of this page.

44th Annual Pacific Invitational Track and Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline June 15th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Friday June 23rd & Saturday, June 24th, 2023 
• Location of meet: McLeod Athletic Park, Langley 
• Web link to meet information: 44th Annual Pacific Invitational Track and Field Meet

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday June 15th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: sheets posted in equipment storage container at Centennial Track

Please note: Athletes sign "yes" next to their printed name. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

2023 BC Athletics Junior Development Pentathlon Championships Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline June 9th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: NorWesters Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 
• Location of meet: Burnaby Central Secondary School, 6011 Deer Lake Pkwy, Burnaby 
• Web link to meet information: BCJD Pentathlon Championships Meet Information

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday June 9th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: sheets posted in equipment storage container at Centennial Track

Please note: Athletes sign "yes" next to their printed name. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

A Record Number of Cheetahs Headed to BC High School Track and Field Championships

Congratulations to the 29 Cheetah athletes who have qualified for the BC High School Track and Field Championships in Langley(June 8-10)! Cheetah athletes competed for their respective high schools at the Fraser North Championships on May 23 and 24. These athletes will be competing in 56 events in total.

JD practice cancelled Monday May 22nd

No JD practice on Monday, May 22nd (Victoria Day). Regular practice will return on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:15pm.

Practice Relocated to Centennial High School Track starting Monday, May 15th, 2023

Attention all athletes, parents and coaches! We would like to inform you of a temporary change in practice location starting Monday, May 15th, 2023. Due to the upcoming track resurfacing at Percy Perry Stadium, we will be moving our regular practice to the Centennial High School Track for the rest of the season.

We understand that this change may impact travel arrangements for some of our athletes. We encourage you to plan accordingly and allow for any additional travel time that may be required to reach the Centennial High School Track.

Thank you all for your flexibility and cooperation during this temporary relocation.

BC Elementary Track and Field Championships Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline May 19th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Kajaks Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Friday May 26th , Saturday, May 27th , Sunday May 28th , 2023 
• Location of meet: Clement Track and Collier Throws Centre @ Minoru Park, Richmond 
• Web link to meet information: BC Elementary Track and Field Championships

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday May 18th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: Sheets posted in equipment shed at Percy Perry Stadium

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If there is not enough room for all your events, please sign your name with the additional events on the blank sign up sheet at the back. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Coquitlam Cheetahs' Brendan Wong runs to 6th place at the BMO Vancouver Marathon in his marathon debut!

Congratulations to Brendan Wong who was the first BC finisher and 6th overall at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday, May 7. Brendan has been a Cheetah since his high school days at Charles Best Secondary and he is an SFU graduate. His finish time was 2:25.41.

Ocean Athletics Just This Once!! Track & Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline May 16th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Ocean Athletics Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Saturday, May 20th , 2023 
• Location of meet: South Surrey Athletic Park 
• Web link to meet information: Just This Once!! Meet Information

• Sign up deadline date: Tuesday May 16th , 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: Sheets posted in equipment shed at Percy Perry Stadium

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If there is not enough room for all your events, please sign your name with the additional events on the blank sign up sheet at the back. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Final Date for Uniform Sign Out and Exchange

The final uniform sign-out and exchange for New and Returning Athletes this season is:

Thursday, May 4 from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm (please note the ending time change).

Fittings and sign-outs will be available at the shed near the high jump / javelin area. New JD Athletes please bring your $100 deposit (cheque or cash) with you. Returning JD athletes who need to exchange current uniform items, please have with you the pieces you wish to exchange. Athletes should be present for the sign-out in order to be properly fitted.

Uniform questions can be directed towards: coquitlamcheetahsuniforms@gmail.com

Eagle Classic 2023 Track & Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline May 4th

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Golden Ears Athletic Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 
• Location of meet: Maple Ridge Secondary School, Maple Ridge 
• Web link to meet information: Eagle Classic Meet Package

• Sign up deadline date: Thursday May 4th, 2023 
• Sign up deadline time: 7:30pm 
• Sign up location: Sheets posted in equipment shed at Percy Perry Stadium

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If there is not enough room for all your events, please sign your name with the additional events on the blank sign up sheet at the back. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Jennifer Rogers Swan Memorial Track & Field Meet Sign Up Posted, Deadline May 2nd

Sign up sheets have been posted:

• Name of club holding meet: Valley Royals Track and Field Club 
• Date(s) of meet: Friday and Saturday, May 5th-6th, 2023 
• Location of meet: Gerry and Jane Swan Track at Rotary Stadium, Abbotsford 
• Web link to meet information: Jennifer Rogers Swan Memorial Track and Field Meet

• Sign up deadline date: Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 
• Sign up deadline time:7:30pm 
• Sign up location: Sheets posted in equipment shed at Percy Perry Stadium

Please note: Athletes sign up next to their printed name. If there is not enough room for all your events, please sign your name with the additional events on the blank sign up sheet at the back. If your name is not on the printed list, please sign up on the blank sheet at the back if you are a registered member of the club.

Uniform Sign Out and Exchange for New and Returning Athletes

Uniform Fitting and Sign-out for New and Returning Athletes:

JD Athletes are invited to be fitted for a uniform on Tuesday, April 25 or Thursday, May 4 from 5:45pm to 7:45pm. Fittings and sign-outs will be available at the shed near the high jump / javelin area. New JD Athletes please bring your $100 deposit (cheque or cash) with you. Returning JD athletes who need to exchange current uniform items, please have with you the pieces you wish to exchange. Athletes should be present for the sign-out in order to be properly fitted.

NOTE:

· A uniform consists of 3 pieces: competition singlet, jacket, and pants.

· Uniforms are not purchased, but are provided by the club for use while representing the Cheetahs.

· A $100 deposit is required to sign out a uniform, which will be retained for as many seasons as the athlete continues to register with the Cheetahs. There are no fees to exchange uniforms seasonally (or at any time) when they are out-grown or when transitioning from the Junior Development program.

· The deposit will be refunded at the end of the athlete’s tenure with the Cheetahs, when the last signed-out uniform pieces are surrendered.

Uniform Returns:

Non-returning athletes can return their uniform pieces for a deposit refund on Wednesday, April 26th from 5:30pm to 6:15pm at the shed near the high jump / javelin area.

Uniform questions can be directed to: coquitlamcheetahsUniforms@gmail.com

Cheetah T-Shirts, Hoodies and Hats For Sale – Deadline May 14th 11:59pm

The Coquitlam Cheetahs are offering t-shirts, hoodies and hats for sale through the Cheetahs online store. The shop will close May 14th at 11:59pm.

Please note that these items are not part of the Cheetah Uniform but are being offered as additional Cheetah wear if you wish to purchase. The club is not making any money from these sales to keep costs as low as possible for club members. Should you have any questions or issues, please deal directly with Kukri.

Online purchases must be completed by Sunday May 14th at 11:59pm. There are no provisions to re-open the store after the deadline. Expected delivery of purchased items is the week of June 11th. All purchases wil be brought to the track and handed out at practice once they have arrived.

Practice cancelled Thursday April 20th

There will be no practice on Thursday April 20th because of the Coquitlam Classic High School Track Meet. Regular practice will resume on Monday April 24th.

No JD Practice Monday

No JD practice on Monday, April 10 (Easter Monday). Regular practice will return on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:15pm.

Cheetah athletes started outdoor season on March 25 at the UBC Open

Results of the meet can be found at here.

Coquitlam Cheetahs Junior Development Track and Field Season begins Monday, April 3, 2023 for athletes born in the years 2010-2014

Parent Meeting and Registration 6:15pm Monday, April 3, 2023 in the covered stands at Percy Perry Stadium.

Practices run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:15-8pm at Percy Perry Stadium. Athletes are welcome any or all of the days offered. Running practice is from 6:15-7pm and field event practice is from 7-8pm. Registration fees are $350.

Most questions about our track and field program are answered in our Parent Manual which can be accessed here.

For more information contact coquitlamcheetahs@gmail.com

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for the Coquitlam Cheetahs Track and Field Club will be held on Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00pm at the Pinetree Community Centre Room.