Used Shoe Drive at Western Int'l XC Meet

For the past couple years, the Marauder Squad has participated in a movement called Go Shoeless for Right to Play. Along with other teams at McMaster, we go barefoot to raise awareness and funds for children who do not have safe areas to play. This typically falls at the Western International Cross Country Meet, which is a staple in the autumn racing schedule. This year, we hope to take the initiative one step further, by facilitating a Used Shoe Drive!

We will be collecting used athletic/running shoes on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 throughout race day at the Western International Cross Country Meet at the Thames Valley Golf course. Please bring your used shoes to the Marauder Tent anytime on Saturday, which is typically located behind the start line. We hope to get all other teams, officials and spectators involved by inviting them to contribute as well!

Right to Play is an organization that works both locally and internationally, using sport and play as tools to enhance child development in areas of disadvantage. The shoes we collect will go to the Eva Rothwell Centre in downtown Hamilton, which services inner-city youth and children. Many of our team members have participated in programming at Eva Rothwell, and can personally attest to the great work they do!

To read more about Right to Play and their Sport for Development philosophy, check out their website:
http://www.righttoplay.ca/Learn/ourimpact/Pages/default.aspx

2016-2017 Marauder Rookies (Men)

After a fantastic weekend of racing we wanted to take the chance to give you some more information on the McMaster Men’s Cross-Country rookies for 2016. Many of these gentlemen opened up their McMaster varsity careers this past weekend in Buffalo showing great talent and potential. For a full write-up on the University of Buffalo Stampede by Fraser Caldwell click here.

Sergio Ráez Villanueva

Program:  Life Science

Year of Study:  1

High School:  John Cabot Catholic Secondary School

Track Club:  Mississauga Track Club

Hometown:  Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

23^rd at 2016 World Junior Track & Field Championships 10,000m

3^rd at 2016 Athletics Ontario Sr. 10,000m Championships

1^st at 2016 Athletics Ontario Jr. 10,000m Championships

15^th at 2015 Western International

7^th at 2015 McGill Open

2^nd at 2014 OFSAA Open 2000m Steeple Chase

22^nd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

44^th at 2013 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m              –          1:54.78           2015

1500m            –          3:55.29           2016

3000m            –          8:24.05           2016

5000m            –          14:35.20         2016

10,000m         –          30:00.01         2016

 

Josh McGillivary

Program:  Engineering

Year of Study:  1

High School:  Leaside High School

Track Club:  University of Toronto Track Club

Hometown:  Toronto, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

13^th at 2016 OFSAA Sr. Boys 3000m

22^nd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

24^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

11^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m              –          1:56.19           2016

1500m            –          3:57.72           2016

3000m            –          8:43.26           2016

 

Paul Robinson

Program:  Humanities

Year of Study:  1

High School:  Silverthorn High School

Track Club:  Etobicoke Track/Toronto West Club

Hometown:  Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

84^th at 2015 Athletics Canada Youth Nationals XC

85^th at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

86^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

34^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

800m              -           2:01.98           2016

1500m            -           4:11.60           2014

3000m            -           9:05.75           2016

5000m            -           16:20.25         2015

Dylan Alick

Program:  Bachelor of Technology

Year of Study:  1

High School:  Mississauga Secondary School

Track Club:  Mississauga Track Club

Hometown:  Mississauga, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

58^th at 2015 Youth National XC Championships

73^rd at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

90^th at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

48^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m                        -           4:18.19           2016

3000m                        -           8:56.50           2016
5000m                        -           15:53              2016

5000m (road)             -           16:46              2015

10,000m (road)          -           36:43              2014

Taylor Cornwall

Program:  Commerce

Year of Study:   1

High School:  St. Mary’s District Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Hometown:  St. Mary’s, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

49^th at 2013 OFSAA Jr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m            -           4:31.80           2016

3000m            -           9:49.10           2016

 

Ryan Tyrrell

Program:  Engineering

Year of Study:  1

High School:  Eastview High School

Track Club:  South Simcoe Dufferin

Hometown:  Barrie, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

99^th at 2015 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m                         -           4:19.20           2016

3000m                         -           9:29.29           2015

2000m Steeplechase    -           6:17.05           2016

 

Aaron De Jong

Program:  Integrated Science

Year of Study:  2

High School:  Hamilton District Christian High School

Track Club:  Fighting Koalas (Triathlon)

Hometown:  Waterdown, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

Member of Triathlon Ontario Junior Provincial Development Team

10^th place at National Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

6^th place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

3^rd place at Ontario Junior Triathlon Championships 2016

93^rd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

5000m (road)            -           16:19  2015

 

Justyn Tyrrell

Program:  Materials Engineering

Year of Study:  2

High School:  Eastview High School

Track Club:  South Simcoe Dufferin

Hometown:  Barrie, Ontario

Running Accomplishments:

72^nd at 2014 OFSAA Sr. Boys XC Championships

Personal Bests:

1500m            -           4:21.90           2015

3000m            -           9:25.15           2015

 

Matthew McArthur

Program:  Health Sciences

Year of Study:  3

High School:  Sacred Heart High School

Hometown:  Walkerton, Ontario

Personal Bests:

1500m            -           4:39.52           2013

3000m            -           10:09.60         2013