Live Long...THROW FAR! Vernon Athletics

9th Annual Cory Holly Classic Throws Competition

Saturday September 20th 2025 Vernon BC

Open Throws Competition for Athletes 12+ years and up in Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Weight Throw and Throws Pentathlon

REGISTRATION

[**Trackie Online Registration Available 2025]

PAST CHC MEET SUMMARIES

1st Annual Cory Holly Classic 2017
2nd Annual Cory Holly Classic 2018
3rd Annual Cory Holly Classic 2019
4th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2020
5th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2021
6th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2022
7th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2023
8th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2024

"Thank you so much for hosting the meet. As always it was incredibly enjoyable. Can't wait to see everyone next year."
Isaiah Collins
London Ont. Senior

"Thanks guys for the opportunity to throw at a beautiful venue in such a well run meet with an enjoy yourself atmosphere."
Bruce Foster
Alberta 75+

Meet Our Throws Competition Event Management Team

Meet Director

Cory Holly is the Founder of the Cory Holly Institute and the Cory Holly Classic. Cory is a Grandmaster natural bodybuilding champion and competitive Masters hammer thrower. He has played multiple sports his entire life and is dedicated to the promotion of optimum functional health and wellness as a Naturopath and health care advisor. He is a father to three and a grandfather to eight.


Assistant Meet Director


Tracy Holly is the Managing Director of the Cory Holly Institute. She is a whole food cook and the author of The Athlete's Cookbook and Sports Nutrition for Kids. Tracy teaches Latin, Ballroom and Bollywood dancing and manages TKH Dance Club in Vernon. She loves her grandchildren and encourages all kids to be active and fit.

Meet Officer

Attila Torok is a born and raised Hungarian hammer thrower who was privileged to train and compete with some of the best throwers in the world for 10 years. Master coach Pál Németh helped Attila achieve several national champion titles at an early age. Attila's hammer training ended at age 18 due to mandatory military service, but his passion for the hammer was fused into his heart forever. Today Attila throws for fun, but he plans to get back to competition and help others improve their technique/distance.

Event Assistant


Mitchell Harris moved to Vernon in 2010 from Burnaby. He has a Masters degree in Mathematics and works as a scientific technical advisor in statistics and calculations. Mitchell loves hiking, working out at the gym and gaming with friends. He and Cory routinely play chi-ball and chi-pong.

Event Assistant



Michael Harrington moved to Vernon in 2010 from Burnaby. He works at Tolko Industries in Armstrong and is married to Ruby Holly, daughter of Cory and Tracy Holly. Mike enjoys hunting, pumping iron and video gaming. He is a father to three wonderful children.

Event Assistant




Clayton...

Event Assistant

Kyla Langotsky moved to Vernon in 2023 and quickly became a close member of TEAM Cory Holly Classic. Kyla is a long-time martial arts student and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt. Kyla is a climate Data Scientist who loves spending time in Nature.

Event Host and Executive Producer