2024 Recap & Updates

Wow! 2024 was a spectacular year for the Pounders club. So many good memories and outstanding performances passed through our little club.  We are very excited for 2025 and looking forward to new members and memorable experiences.

Below are some worthy 2024 highlights and updates as we move into the new year.

Year End Social Party
Our year end party/potluck was a big success with over 23 attendees. During the celebration, we gave out the following awards:

• Male Athletes of the Year: Ben Thistlewood
• Female Athlete of the Year: Emma Carter
• Club Member of the Year: Catherine Lywak

2024 Year End Party at the Skaha Shores Lounge

Male Athlete of the Year: Ben

Female Athlete of the Year: Emma

AGM Updates
There were a few minor changes to the Club Executive team for 2025.

• Emma Carter and Hillary Ward will remain as President and Vice President for 2025.
  
• Catherine Lywak has volunteered as Club Secretary.
  
• Richard Millard has volunteered as Director.
  
• Jordan McIver was nominated as Social Committee Chair.
  

2025 Races

• Dates have been set for the Blossom 8 Miler Race (May 11, 2025), Summerland Sweets Trail Race (Sep 21, 2025), and the Penticton 8.2km Trail Race (Oct 5, 2025).
• Catherine Lywak has volunteered to be the director for the Blossom 8 Miler Race, thank you!
  

Social Events

• A survey has been sent out to our members to help plan out social events for 2025. Stay tuned for monthly events!
  

Volunteers

• A special thank you to all the volunteers this year. That includes everyone who helped organize races and their time devoted to the club. We truly appreciate your time and dedication!
  

Interval Group Workouts

• Interval workouts will resume in the 2nd week of January, stay tuned for updates on social media and newsletter.

BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL IN 2025!