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Post by ronb on Nov 7, 2009 22:00:40 GMT -5
Going back to at least the 70s, the region encompassing Brantford, Hamilton/Burlington/TO's western edge, and K-W has been the "Rift Valley" not only of Ontario, but of all of Canada. Not that I can explain it, but it's beyond dispute. For instance, if your mile and 5k p.b.s were 14:00 and 4:00, you'd barely crack the all-time top 15 for this little region. And, of course, most of these people were at least decent high schoolers. It's similar, although not quite as crazy, on the women's side. Hey Steve, "The Rift Valley of all of Canada"  Is this based on High School results, Junior results, All-time Canadian top 10-20 senior lists ? Who are the sub 14 and/or sub 4 minute milers from this little region? What would the population base be, of the area you describe? Is it really a tiny little region, population wise? You have really piqued my curiousity meter....which is actually pretty easy to do, when distance running is involved...  |
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Post by coachfaulds on Nov 7, 2009 22:58:50 GMT -5
When I looked at the OFSAA program yesterday I was surprised to see one COSSA medal "stolen" by CWOSSA ...... my win in 1981 when I was running for CSS in Belleville is listed as being CWOSSA for the association As I stated earlier though .... there have not been very many COSSA golds in any division over the years. |
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Post by xc4ever on Nov 8, 2009 21:22:58 GMT -5
The Centennial Boys were upset about that as well but were pleased to see the 1990 championship had not been taken away still the only cossa team to win senior boys
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Post by wrestlerun on Nov 9, 2009 13:56:11 GMT -5
Is there a rating system for areas? What would the system look like?
For example, let's use top 12 teams and top 12 runners and where they were from. Give 12 points to top team, down to 1 point for 12th place team.....ditto for individual runners.
Would that be fair? Would it give a realistic portrayal of strenght of association?
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Post by SI on Nov 9, 2009 16:51:01 GMT -5
Going back to at least the 70s, the region encompassing Brantford, Hamilton/Burlington/TO's western edge, and K-W has been the "Rift Valley" not only of Ontario, but of all of Canada. Not that I can explain it, but it's beyond dispute. For instance, if your mile and 5k p.b.s were 14:00 and 4:00, you'd barely crack the all-time top 15 for this little region. And, of course, most of these people were at least decent high schoolers. It's similar, although not quite as crazy, on the women's side. Hey Steve, "The Rift Valley of all of Canada" Is this based on High School results, Junior results, All-time Canadian top 10-20 senior lists ? Who are the sub 14 and/or sub 4 minute milers from this little region? What would the population base be, of the area you describe? Is it really a tiny little region, population wise? You have really piqued my curiousity meter....which is actually pretty easy to do, when distance running is involved... How about Consiglio, Brannen and Sully for the mile-practically neighbours. Extend things out a bit and you can add Graham Hood to that list. |
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Post by ronb on Nov 9, 2009 17:44:52 GMT -5
I know...there are lots of others too - let's talk about it...
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Post by SI on Nov 11, 2009 20:13:32 GMT -5
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Post by bekelesprinttstar on Nov 12, 2009 12:23:43 GMT -5
Is there a rating system for areas? What would the system look like? For example, let's use top 12 teams and top 12 runners and where they were from. Give 12 points to top team, down to 1 point for 12th place team.....ditto for individual runners. Would that be fair? Would it give a realistic portrayal of strenght of association? | You couldnt do that based on ofsaa because only top 2 get to go to the show,you would have to base it off of qualifers |
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Post by bekelesprinttstar on Nov 12, 2009 12:24:00 GMT -5
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