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The
West Vancouver Track & Field Club (WVTFC) was formed in 1995. Since
its foundation, the W.V.T.F.C. has grown from a small "grass roots" club
to a mature organization comprised of athletes in every age group and in
every level of competition from beginner/novice to national.
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Objectives
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Club's objectives are: To encourage, support and develop the sport of track
and field from the local community level to the highest levels of international
competition, including road racing, marathon running and cross-country running.
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providing opportunities for both widespread community participation
and high levels of athletic proficiency;
(b) providing
facilities, equipment and quality coaching for members
(c) securing, productively using and safeguarding the financial,
physical, and human resources needed for club operation;
(d) building and maintaining good standing in the local community
as well as in the broader track and field community at the regional,
national and international levels.
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Emblem |
The Griffin is the West Vancouver Track & Field Club's recognized
emblem.
According to legend, the Griffin or "Lion Eagle" could not be matched
for its Courage, Strength and Vigilance. The Griffins lived in the mountains
between the land of the Hyperboreans and the land of the one-eyed Arimaspians. |
Part eagle, part lion, the Griffins guarded their native treasures - above
all the gold to be found in the mountains. The Arimaspians tried many times
to steal it, and because they always made their attacks on horseback, they
created a lasting hostility between horses and Griffins. Confrontation often
led to fierce battles, but the aggressor could never match the power of
the Griffin.
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