Minton, SK -
Jarrett and Dylan Hoffart of Minton have been travelling to Regina to train with Excel Athletika for track and field events. They have been involved in many track competitions since March.
On June 13th and 14th they attended a meet at the Canada Games Complex in Regina to try out for Team Sask. Jarrett placed first in high jump and second in long and triple jump. Dylan placed first in high jump, second in long jump, third in triple jump and hurdles.
Dylan travelled with Team Sask to Medicine Hat to compete on July 11th and 12th for the Western Canadian Midget Track and Field Competition. At this meet Dylan placed fourth in high jump, eighth in triple jump and the 4 x 100 relay as well as fifthteenth in long jump.
Jarrett went on to compete at the Western Canadian Youth Meet in Winnipeg on July 17th and 18th. Jarrett jumped a personal best to place first in high jump as well as placing fourth in triple jump, sixth in long jump and the 4 x 100 relay.
Both boys reported having a great time with perfect weather conditions. Jarrett Hoffart has also qualified to compete in high jump at the Canadian Legion Youth Track Meet in Sherbrooke, Quebec at the beginning of August.
