| MISSION STATEMENT The Ontario Racewalkers and West Toronto Track & Field Clubs are a group of dedicated and committed Track & Field and Racewalking coaches and administrative specialists working as a team to create a total environment conducive to the development of dedicated and committed athletes of all ages and abilities. We exist to contribute to athletes' personal growth and to assist them in attaining their potential with ultimate performance up to and including medals at premier international events, which will, in turn assist Athletics Canada, Athletics Ontario and the Ontario Masters Association to enhance their profile and the profile of our sport. |
| The "HOME" page gives you a short history of the Ontario Racewalkers. Here, I would like to explain a little about the organization that the Ontario Racewalkers belong to. The Ontario Racewalkers are registered as a Not for Profit Corporation. Our executive team consists of Stafford Whalen - President; Anne De Thy - Vice President; John Kittredge - Treasurer; Sarah Raetsen - Secretary/Web Master and Lily Whalen - Administrator. We have a Sister Club called the West Toronto Track & Field Club. Stafford is the President of both clubs. There are many efficiencies and cost savings with both clubs working together. We are two separate organizations but by joining forces we were able to get the contract with the Canadian Running Series to manage their five Road Race Finish lines, which brings in thousands of dollars to both clubs. We have social events together but both clubs have their own coaches, athletes and executive with the exception of Stafford who is President of both clubs. |
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| PAST SUCCESSES Our greatest success is the ability to assist every one of our athletes in achieving their personal goals, be it to lose weight, get fit, and improve performances, all the way up to making Olympic teams. Our most famous athlete, Arturo Huerta, is a two time Olympian and holder of many records including the Canadian 20km Racewalk - 1:21:03. We are the strongest Masters Racewalking club in Canada with many masters athletes winning National and International medals - Arturo Huerta, Kitty Cashman, John Kittredge, Lily Whalen, Stuart Summerhayes, Jaan Roos, Ann Marie Rosenitsch, Joan Christensen, Sarah Raetsen and Anne De Thy to name a few. |
