BC Athletics has recognized 22 of Kajaks Track and Field Club’s Junior Development athletes for their performances at competitions in the spring and summer with JD Crests.
Designed to recognize participation and performance across a number of events, athletes who meet the JD Crest criteria received a souvenir crest.
The 2022 track and field season is the first year of normal competition season after COVID cancellations for the previous two years. For some athletes, it is their first time competing in meets.
The following Kajaks athletes received the JD Crest:
GOLD
Katherine Kennedy W 2009
Seylah Bains W 2013
Bradley Li M 2009
Kayden Thomson M 2013
Robin Xiao M 2009
Tyler Ly M 2010
Zachary Chan M 2013
SILVER
Chloe Chan W 2009
Sahara Vall W 2013
Aiden Yen M 2009
Armaan Varma-Vitug M 2012
Eric Medianu M 2010
Jaan Chahal M 2013
Michael Xiao M 2009
Oliver Ly M 2012
Preston Lau M 2010
BRONZE
Audrey Wenglowski W 2009
Luca Medianu M 2012
Maxwell Clark M 2011
Siddharth Kadatare M 2011
Tyler Liu M 2012
Wyatt Panerio M 2010
For ages nine to 13, Kajak’s Junior Development (JD) program’s annual membership starts in January.
For those not committing to an annual program, there is a seasonal winter intake that runs from January to March, with winter JD sessions being held indoors at General Currie Elementary gym, starting on Jan. 10.
For ages 14+, the club’s Athlete Development program offers more focused training for discipline-specific events that an athlete wants to specialize in.
Registration is now open for January 2023 intake for Junior Development and Athlete Development programs. For more information, visit www.kajaks.ca
