Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Used Shoe Drive at Western Int'l XC Meet

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

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

2016-2017 Marauder Rookies (Men)

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:
23rd at 2016 World Junior Track & Field Championships 10,000m
3rd at 2016 Athletics Ontario Sr. 10,000m Championships
1st at 2016 Athletics Ontario Jr. 10,000m Championships
15th at 2015 Western International
7th at 2015 McGill Open
2nd at 2014 OFSAA Open 2000m Steeple Chase

22nd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
44th 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:
13th at 2016 OFSAA Sr. Boys 3000m
22nd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
24th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
11th 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:
84th at 2015 Athletics Canada Youth Nationals XC
85th at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
86th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
34th 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:
58th at 2015 Youth National XC Championships
73rd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
90th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships
48th 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:
49th 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:
99th 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
10th place at National Junior Triathlon Championships 2016
6th place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016
3rd place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016
93rd 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:
72nd 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