The 2010 PacifiCanada Track Festival

Gary Reed

The PacifiCanada Series set for early July in southwestern British Columbia, is proving to be a lightening rod for track and field talent from around the world. The entry list is already filling up as athletes from Asia, Australasia, Canada, Caribbean and the United States are requesting invitations to the 8th annual edition of this 4 meet series packed into 7 days.  This international track and field festival attracts the best talent of athletic ability in the mélange of events, which features running, hurdling, jumping and throwing.  This is a proving ground for athletes on their journey to Olympic Games and World Championships. This year’s focus is the Commonwealth Games set for Delhi, India in early October. The record list is filled with Olympians from Canada, Chad, China, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Samoa and the United States. The prize list for this edition of the PacifiCanada Series totals almost 72,000 dollars.

Check at http://www.pacificanada.ca/

or click hot links below for each meet

Lafarge Abbotsford International Track Classic
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Swan Track, Rotary Stadium, Abbotsford
Contact: Gerry Swan
Ph: 604-859-9801
Fax: 604-850-7880
Email: [email protected]

The Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic
Monday, July 5, 2010
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC
Contact: Marek Jedrzejek
Ph: 604-822-6259 Cell: 604-317-7030
Fax: 604-822-6011
Email: [email protected]

Victoria International Track Classic
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Centennial Stadium, University of Victoria
Contact Brent Fougner
Ph: 250-721-8408
Fax. 250-721-8956
Email: [email protected]

Kajaks International Track Classic
Friday, July 9, 2010
Clement Track, Minoru Park, Richmond
Contact: Richard Collier
Ph: 604-271-0851 Cell: 604-230-5375
Fax: 604-271-0851
Email: [email protected]