Summer of 2000
In the summer of 2000, our coach and race director, Jaan Roos and one of our OTFA judges, Mickey
Kalm moved to Minden, Ontario. Our very experienced Assistant Coach, Joan Sutherland, has
continued to teach racewalking in Toronto.
In the summer of 2000, our coach and race director, Jaan Roos and one of our OTFA judges, Mickey
Kalm moved to Minden, Ontario. Our very experienced Assistant Coach, Joan Sutherland, has
continued to teach racewalking in Toronto.
2005 Club Expansion
Jaan Roos and Mickey Kalm retired from the club in December 2004. They remain active as judges for
many of Ontario's walking races. In 2005, Ontario Racewalkers became a sister club with the
Gladstone Athletic Club and the Etobicoke Huskies/Striders. Stafford Whalen is now the President and
head coach. Joan Sutherland continues to handle coaching duties in downtown Toronto.
A new web site was created for the Ontario Racewalkers in 2006. Our site allows all members and
friends to learn all about us and keep everyone informed about what is happening in the racewalking
scene. When she's not walking, Sarah Raetsen will be updating the site. Hopefully there will be an
update every week!
Jaan Roos and Mickey Kalm retired from the club in December 2004. They remain active as judges for
many of Ontario's walking races. In 2005, Ontario Racewalkers became a sister club with the
Gladstone Athletic Club and the Etobicoke Huskies/Striders. Stafford Whalen is now the President and
head coach. Joan Sutherland continues to handle coaching duties in downtown Toronto.
A new web site was created for the Ontario Racewalkers in 2006. Our site allows all members and
friends to learn all about us and keep everyone informed about what is happening in the racewalking
scene. When she's not walking, Sarah Raetsen will be updating the site. Hopefully there will be an
update every week!
The Ontario Racewalkers Club
How The Ontario Racewalkers Club Began
In 1984, Jaan Roos started to teach racewalking one night a week at the Central YMCA in
downtown Toronto in Ontario, Canada. As interest increased, Jaan also began to lead a group
of regulars, including Josh Fedder, Len Weinstein, Merike Kalm and Joan Sutherland, on a
10K walk through a nearby neighbourhood. This training continued through all seasons and,
by 1990, the members of the group were improving their racewalking techniques by meeting at
a school track and getting together on an informal basis to complete 10K walks on the
weekends.
How The Ontario Racewalkers Club Began
In 1984, Jaan Roos started to teach racewalking one night a week at the Central YMCA in
downtown Toronto in Ontario, Canada. As interest increased, Jaan also began to lead a group
of regulars, including Josh Fedder, Len Weinstein, Merike Kalm and Joan Sutherland, on a
10K walk through a nearby neighbourhood. This training continued through all seasons and,
by 1990, the members of the group were improving their racewalking techniques by meeting at
a school track and getting together on an informal basis to complete 10K walks on the
weekends.
This Was The Beginning Of Our Club
 | Ontario Racewalkers was incorporated in 1992 | |
| We still walk year round | |
| Newcomers are always welcome! | |
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| Site last updated on: May 4, 2008 (News & Views) |
