Harry Jerome Track Classic
The Harry Jerome International Track Classic is Canada’s longest-running track and field event. In its 36-year history, world and Olympic champions, world record holders, Canadian stars and young hopefuls have thrilled spectators, achieved personal bests and, thanks to the vision and dedication of the Achilles International Track and Field Society, continued in their quest to become Faster, Higher and Stronger.
The Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic is hosted by the Achilles International Track & Field Society, a non-profit society registered in British Columbia. Net proceeds from this event support track and field competition in BC.
MEET INFORMATION
HARRY JEROME TRACK CLASSIC EVENTSon June 20, 2019
Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:00 PM
Location: Swangard Stadium (map)Burnaby BC
Gates Open: 5:00pm events start 6:00
If you wish to nominate an athlete for consideration to obtain a starting position, on June 20th, please apply to Marek Jedrzejek marekwjedrzejek@gmail.com with seasonal and personal best performance information Review of results below will provide an indication of typical level of accepted athletes.
MEET RECORDS AND RESULTS FROM PAST YEARS
2018 Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic Results
Preliminary List (subject to change) June 20th
MEN’S EVENTS
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 110m hurdles, high jump, long jump, javelin,
Junior Development 4x100m (Division 2-2008 or younger/grade 5 or lower, Division 4-2006 or younger/grade 7 or lower),
Special Olympics 100m, Para Athletics events 100m + 1500m wheelchair
WOMEN’S EVENTS
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, 3000m steeplechase, high jump, long jump, javelin, Junior development 4x100m (Division 1-2008 or younger/grade 5 or lower, Division 3-2006 or younger/grade 7 or lower), Special Olympics 100m, Para Athletics events 100m + 1500m wheelchair.
Important Note: (Organizers reserve the right to modify the event list.)
SPECIAL THROW COMPETITION
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (Tentative Schedule) at Collier Throws Center, Minoru Park, Richmond. BC
2:00 PM Mixed Discus M & W (6-8 competitors)
3:00 PM Men’s Shot Put (6-8 competitors)
4:00 PM Women’s Hammer (6-8 competitors)
5:00 PM Men’s Hammer (6-8 competitors)
If you wish to nominate an athlete for consideration to obtain a starting position, on June 19th, please apply to Garrett Collier gecoll.er@gmail.com
TICKET INFORMATION Here
ACCOMODATION
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Phone +1 604-273-7878
Reservation here
THE HOTEL OFFERS shuttle service from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Airport shuttle service, scheduled, complimentary 24 Hours, 7 days a week Shuttle Phone: +1 604 2737878
