CANORA, SASK.- These little athletes worked so hard this season!
Students in Grade 3 and up are invited to participate in division competition, and for some Canora Junior Elementary School, the Deer Park Meet in Yorkton was their first experience at a cross-country tournament.
Conditions were beautiful at Deer Park on Sept. 21 as 24 CJES runners competed in the 2km race.
The fast course gave runners an excellent opportunity to challenge themselves, with some fantastic times recorded.
It was a great day to enjoy the outdoors, cheer on teammates, and represent CJES. Congratulations to all our runners on their efforts!
Times were only available for top 15 finishers.
U9 Boys – 80 Runners
Wyatt Owchar, fifth in 8:19 – Personal Best Time
Jay Menton, sixth in 8:21 – Personal Best Time
Loyer Herriges, 26th
Lochlan Rice, 28th
Roco Sliva, 30th
Axel Nordin, 36th
Sully Stuart, 43rd
U9 Girls – 72 Runners
Paige Drobot, third in 8:29 – Personal Best Time
Emma Ostafie, 14th in 9:35 – Personal Best Time
Evvie Tomcala, 15th in 9:39 – Personal Best Time
Carlee Abbott, 19th
Emily Kondratoff, 27th
Hazel Sciliberto, 36th
U10 Boys
Owen Kozmanuik, 12th in 8:22 – Personal Best Time
Gunnar Dutchak, 31st
Lachlan Baillie, 32nd
Sawyer Dutchak, 36th
Jax McLeod, 54th
U10 Girls
Hailee Nehaj, 14th in 9:39 – Personal Best Time
Telienka De Necker, 15th in 9:40 – Personal Best Time
Carmen Mydonick, 16th in 9:41 – Personal Best Time
Ava Stuart, 22nd
Saltcoats
Another beautiful fall day provided the perfect setting for the Saltcoats Autumn Summit on Sept. 25. Approximately 800 runners from Grades 3 through 12 gathered to compete on a challenging, true cross-country course that put their endurance, strength, and determination to the test.
The course offered plenty of challenges, but none more demanding than the final stretch, where runners faced an incredibly steep uphill climb to the finish line. With tired legs and the finish line in sight, athletes had to dig deep and find that extra burst of energy to finish their 2km race strong.
CJE runners once again rose to the occasion, showing tremendous grit, perseverance, and determination as they tackled the demanding course. Their efforts were a true reflection of their hard work and dedication, making it another memorable day of cross-country running.
U9 Boys – 102 Runners
Wyatt Owchar, fifth in 9:20
Jay Menton, 15th in 9:51
Lochlan Rice, 35th in 10:57
Roco Sliva, 36th in 10:57
Sully Stuart, 57th in 12:03
Loyer Herriges, 67th in 12:37
Liam Cockerill, 69th in 12:39
Axel Nordin, 71st in 12:47
U9 Girls – 89 runners
Paige Drobot, second in 9:44
Carlee Abbott, 21st in 12:01
Octavia Vance, 27th in 12:37
Evvie Tomcala, 32nd in 12:50
Emma Ostafie, 34th in 12:59
Emily Kondratoff, 37th in 13:10
Hazel Sciliberto, 60th in 15:37
U10 Boys – 91 Runners
Owen Kozmanuik, 14th in 9:31
Sawyer Dutchak, 24th in 10:07
Gunnar Dutchak, 39th in 10:10
Lachlan Baillie, 56th in 11:47
U10 Girls – 77 runners
Carmen Mydonick, 16th in 11:13
Telienka De Necker, 27th in 11:55
Hailee Nehaj, 28th in 11:58
Ava Stuart, 39th in 12:58
Jaycee Beach
On Oct. 7, CJES students headed to Jaycee Beach in Yorkton to compete in the District Cross-Country Tournament. It was an exciting day filled with determination, teamwork, and school spirit.
Our runners competed against students from other schools, putting their endurance and running skills to the test. Throughout the 2km races, our athletes pushed themselves to do their best and represented CJE with pride.
The event was a great opportunity for our runners to show off their hard work and dedication with many runners achieving a personal best time.
We are proud of all our runners for their effort and determination at districts and throughout the race season.
U9 Boys – 45 runners
Wyatt Owchar, second in 8:34
Jay Menton, sixth in 8:57
Roco Sliva, 23rd in 9:55 – Personal Best Time
Lochlan Rice, 25th in 10:00 – Personal Best Time
Liam Cockerill, 33rd in 10:47 – Personal Best Time
Sully Stuart, 34th in 10:50 – Personal Best Time
Axel Nordin, 39th in 11:31 – Personal Best Time
U9 Girls – 45 Runners
Paige Drobot, fourth in 9:23
Evvie Tomcala, 13th in 10:33
Carlee Abbott, 20th in 11:08 – Personal Best Time
Emma Ostafie, 21st in 11:08
Octavia Vance, 28th in 11:47 – Personal Best Time
Hazel Sciliberto, 42nd in 14:03 – Personal Best Time
U10 Boys – 54 Runners
Owen Kozmeniuk, 12th in 8:57
Sawyer Dutchak, 21st in 9:34 – Personal Best Time
Lachlan Baillie, 25th in 9:52 – Personal Best Time
Jax McLeod, 36th in 10:38 – Personal Best Time
U10 Girls – 43 Runners
Telienka De Necker, 9th in 9:56
Hailee Nehaj, 14th in 10:19
Carmen Mydonick, 18th in 10:54
Ava Stuart, 23rd in 11:22 – Personal Best Time
CJES Cross-Country Run
There was plenty of cheering at Canora Junior Elementary School on Oct. 21, as students took part in the school’s sixth annual Cross-Country Run. The course wound around the playground, with runners completing nine laps for a total of 2.25 kilometres.
To earn an invitation to the race, students had to attend practices and complete nine laps consistently throughout the season. Since runners younger than Grade 3 aren’t able to take part in divisional tournaments, coaches Mrs. Prychak, Mrs. Clemmenson, Mrs. Steciuk and Miss Kada once again hosted a local race to celebrate their hard work and commitment.
The team started the season with around 30 runners. Some joined to get active and improve their fitness, while others had their sights set on competing in tournaments. Whatever their goal, it was great to see their commitment throughout the season.
The race began at 1 p.m., with classes taking turns coming out to cheer on their classmates. A big thank-you to all the families who joined us to support their runners, too!
Most runners finished with new personal best times, and Chance Unick’s course record of 9:49, set last year, just barely held on!
We’re already looking forward to next season. To our Grade 4 runners moving on to compete with Canora Composite School next year, we wish you all the best. We’ll be cheering you on!
U6 Boys
Shiandro Danyluk, first in 11:11
U7 Boys
Wyatt Owchar, first in 9:55
Weston Malanowich, second in 11:21
Lochlan Rice, third in 11:38
Lakken Baillie, fourth in 11:52
Riley Bobyk, fifth in 14:52
Liam Cockerill, sixth
U7 Girls
Evvie Tomcala, first in 11:52
Rayna Surgenor, third in 14:44
Rose Lavrysen, fourth
U8 Boys
Jay Menton, first in 10:05
Roco Sliva, third in 11:37
Emmett Toffan, fourth in 11:41
Axel Nordin, fifth in 12:26
Sully Stuart, sixth in 12:37
U8 Girls
Paige Drobot, first in 10:00
Octavia Vance, second in 11:47
Emma Ostafie, third in 12:01
Carlee Abbott, fourth in 12:14
Emily Kondratoff, fifth in 12:26
Lily Travalia, sixth in 13:43
Charlotte Brock, seventh
Hazel Sciliberto, eighth
U10 Boys
Owen Kozmanuik, first in 10:11
Sawyer Dutchak, second in 10:35
Lachlan Baillie, third in 11:04
Jax McLeod, fourth
U10 Girls
Telienka De Necker, first in 10:36
Carmen Mydonick, second in 11:54
Ava Stuart, third in 12:23
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