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Board of Directors
The Calgary Spartans Track and Field Club is governed by a Board of Directors in accordance with its Constitution and Bylaws. All Board members are volunteers and are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting held in November of each year.
The 2025 – 2026 Board of Directors is as follows:
Marsha Miller - Board President
Marsha has been an active member of the Calgary Spartans for nine years, contributing her administrative expertise to support the club. She has served as both Registrar and Vice President and is eager to continue her involvement, believing the Spartans provide an environment that nurtures athletes of all abilities, both in sport and in their personal growth. While she prefers to stay off the track herself, Marsha is deeply passionate about the sport and values the positive, supportive atmosphere the Spartans promote. She looks forward to helping the club continue to grow.
Abigale Knapp-Govender – Vice President
Abigale has been an active Spartan community member for three years, leading the launch of the inaugural Spartan Bring the Spring 5K Fun Run, now an annual fundraiser. She currently consults on communications and marketing for fashion and design companies. Previously, Abigale held communications roles in the restaurant and B2B sectors and worked with public officials, including U.S. Senator John Kerry and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, focusing on fundraising. She also served on the Board of The Calgary French & International School, chairing the Advancement Committee to support the school’s growth.
Director & Athlete Coordinator - Rani Gill
Rani grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba with a passion for Track and Field which was sparked from being a middle distance athlete herself. This passion continued when she relocated to Calgary 20 years ago, starting a family and transitioning from athlete to number one parent enthusiast. Rani can often be heard cheering all athletes on from the side field. She feels blessed to be joining the Calgary Spartans organization, getting to know the athletes and their community.
Tare Bozimo – Registrar
Tare has lived in Calgary with his family for the past 10 years and is a long-time fan of track and field, competing in sprints, triple jump, and long jump in the past. His son has been part of the Calgary Spartans for the past two years and competes in Sprints. Tare enjoys hiking, biking, watching movies, and is an enthusiastic motorsport fan. He brings a strong background in Engineering, Project Management, and Consulting to the role and looks forward to contributing to the club’s success.
Jackie Heuver - Director & Volunteer Coordinator
Jackie lives in Okotoks, where she works as a teacher and volunteers with several local athletic groups, both at school and in the community. Her sons have been part of the Spartans distance group for the past two years. She values volunteerism and deeply appreciates those who give their time to support others and strengthen communities through shared effort and commitment.
Rob Skilnick - Treasurer
Rob was introduced to Calgary Spartans more than 5 years ago when his son Sam joined the Athlete Development program, now a member of the distance group. While Rob has been involved with various sports, he is new to the track world, so using his CPA to serve as the Club’s treasurer is a good way to help out. Rob has enjoyed seeing the coaches develop all the athletes and more generally the welcoming world of Athletics Alberta.
Ashley Sinke – Secretary
Ashley is the parent of two Spartans athletes. Her oldest daughter has moved on to University running while her younger daughter is a fierce competitor in the distance group. Ashley’s children have been in the Spartans for 5 years now and she has loved watching all the athletes grow and develop. Ashley is an avid runner and cyclist and enjoys being a Spartans board member.
Director & Parent Rep - Kelly Kingsmith
Kelly is a professional geologist and native Calgarian. He currently enjoys parenting his two teenaged sons with his wife Lana, also born and raised in Calgary. Over the last four years he has been witness to the Spartans distance group providing his sons with an amazing opportunity to develop as both athletes and young adults. Kelly is a recreational runner and sports photography enthusiast. If you haven’t already seen him out on the track running or taking photos, you soon will.
Director & Athlete Rep - Emiliano Velazquez
Emiliano has been competing in track and field since 2016, falling
in love with the sport ever since he started at the age of 13. He is a former civil engineering student from University of Alberta and a past member of the Golden Bears track team, choosing to return home to Calgary as he continues to discover his passion. He has been fond of giving back to the sport through previous coaching and volunteering. With his experience, Emiliano is very eager
in supporting his fellow athletes as they grow through their academic and
athletic careers.
Vacant Positions
There are no vacant positions on the board at this time. We always welcome volunteers and are always looking for new officials. If you’re interested, please contact president@calgaryspartans.com.