Hamilton Hammerheads

Registration and Information 2010-2011

Peter — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:17 +0000

The Hamilton Hammerheads will have their fall information and registration meeting on Wed. Sept. 8, 2010. Meeting location not confirmed.

Ontario Summer Games

Peter — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:22:07 +0000

The Hamilton Hammerheads had a fantastic showing at the Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury, including a gold medal individual performance by Rui Xu in the boy’s race and a bronze medal showing by Heather Summers in the girl’s race. Sean Mackinnon and Aleksa Despinic both placed fourth, while Kent Hambly was fifth. Trevor Clark (15) and Gallacher Patterson (21) also had great showings in the boy’s race.
Julia Stacey finished seventh in the girls race, while Paige Tate finished 13th, Nicole Sulewski was 21st and Maddie Ross managed to overcome an extra 3 km of biking to finish 25th.
In the relay event, the Festival region team, made up of Rui, Sean, Aleksa and Heather took the gold medal. The rest of the team were put on other teams and all had fantastic performances. Overall it was a fantastic day of racing and the Hammerheads, which had more athletes (11) than any other club in the province, did exceptionally well.

(also see page under “Events“)

Early August 2010 Results

Peter — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:24:36 +0000

The Ontario Association of Triathletes held their Inaugural Draft Legal Provincial Championship in Ottawa on July 31. Members of the Hamilton Hammerheads were well represented in the Junior Championship (16-19 year old) and 14-15 year old development categories.

In the Junior Men’s Championship, Taylor and Austin Forbes placed 8th and 9th, respectively; David Hopton 12th, and Derek Hambly finished 14th. In the Junior Women’s division, Chelsea Mackinnon capped her race with an impressive run to take third place and Julia Stacey came in 10th position.

In the newly established 14-15 year old draft legal development race, Sean Mackinnon secured second place with a very fast bike split while Kent Hambly’s outstanding run led to a third place finish for the men. On the women’s side, Heather Summers was first and Paige Tate took third with Natalie Stacey (5th) and Aleksa Despinic (9th) also placing well in a highly competitive field.

At the National Capital Triathlon held earlier the same day, Ian Mackinnon took third position in a field of 89 competitors while Ian Summers was second for his age group in the Sprint Event (9th of 252 overall).

In total, 11 Hamilton Hammerhead athletes in a 15-16 year old category have qualified to compete in the 2010 Ontario Summer Games to be held in Sudbury next week. Congratulations and good luck to Trevor Clark, Aleksa Despinic, Kent Hambly, Sean Mackinnon, Gallacher Patterson, Maddie Ross, Julia Stacey, Nicole Sulewski, Heather Summers, Paige Tate, and Rui Xu.

Sport Hamilton Volunteer Recognition

Peter — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:07:32 +0000

Kudoos to the City of Hamilton for hosting the 24th annual Sport Volunteer Appreciation Banquet where all those volunteers who make sports happen for the youth in the city are officially recognized. Many thought the event this year was the best yet and the key-note speech by multi-Olympic medalist Clara Hughes was exceptional. Olympians Becky Keller and Brad Martin also spoke to the attendees. http://www.sporthamilton.com/index.php

Ancaster High School Triathlon, May 28th

Peter — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:42:00 +0000

Ancaster High School Triathlon May 28th

The first triathlon of the season in the region is always the Ancaster High School Tri, this year on May 28th. Again this year many Hamilton Hammerheads will be participating in this fundraising event as members of their school teams. Many others have conflicts on this Friday but have elected to help coach the senior elementary school teams; teams made up of many first time triathlon competitiors who just what to check out the fun of completing their first triathlon. http://www.ancasternews.com/news/article/206497

http://ancasterhigh.hwdsb.on.ca/Athletics/Triathlon

2010 Cycle Drafting Clinic

Peter — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:52:03 +0000

May 2010

Members of the Hamilton Hammerheads completed the spring Cycle Drafting Clinic with all participants cycling to a fun-fillled passing experience. Thanks again to coach Sean and all the best to Sean from the Hammerheads as he takes on his new position in the wild west.

Pan-Am Games 2015

Peter — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:18:11 +0000

Pan-Am Games 2015 seem like a long way down the road but the planning that goes into first class facilities that will become a legacy for a life-time, have already started. Whether the pool, the velodrome or the track, everyone will benefit. Support the Pan-Am Games 2015. Support all our future athletes in Hamilton and all the Americas. http://www.toronto2015.org/

Ancaster Bike Wash April 18th

Peter — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:39:50 +0000

The bike wash fundraiser was Sunday April 18th at the AncasterArena. The team and turned out in record numbers and washed a record number of muddy bikes. Thanks team.

Ancaster Bike wash 2010

Hammerheads recognized by Sport Hamilton

Peter — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:53:18 +0000

This year 13 Hamilton Hammerheads were recognized at the Breakfast of Champions put on by Sport Hamilton at Carmen’s Banquet Center on December 2, 2009. All 13 were Provincial Champions during 2009.

Fin Adams was Provincial Gold Medalist for Tyke Girls Indoor Track 400m and 800m, in York on Mar. 1, 2009. Fin was also the Provincial Gold Medalist forTyke Girls Outdoor Track 800m, in Mississauga on July 19, 2009.

The Midget Girls Cross Country team of Phoebe Cseresnyes, Heather Summers, Karen Thompson, Aleksa Despinic, Jacklyn Lloyd, Kaitlyn Pansegrau, Paige Tate won the Athletics Ontario Gold Medal in King City on November 15th.

The Mite Boys Cross Country Team were Provincial Champions at the Minor Track Association Cross Country Championships in Burlington, on October 24, 2009. Team members were Owen Jones, Liam Boatsmith, Jesse Manzin, Sydney Flageole-Bray, Adam Shenker.

The Hamilton Spectator also featured two of the Mite Boys on the front page.

photos by Sport Hamilton

March Break 2010 in Florida ..can’t wait until next year

Peter — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:49:55 +0000

Hammerheads in Clermont 2010

March Break Training in Florida

For the second year in a row the Hamilton Hammerheads travelled to Clermont, Florida during March Break for a fun-filled training camp amongst the hills of central Florida and the NTC track and pool. If interested in joining the team in March 2011 for the training camp in Florida, contact us at hamiltonhammerheadsac.at.gmail.com.