Saturday September 27 featured a sunny and warm late afternoon, outside, as well as inside, as more than 250 people showed up to celebrate a tremendous year for Ontario athletes, and to honour several individuals for their contributions to our sport at this year’s “Celebrating Excellence in Athletics” Awards Banquet & Hall of Fame Induction […]
2015 Championship Dates Set, Bid Kits Available
The 2015 AO Championship dates have been established and are available by clicking [Championship Dates for 2015]. For clubs wishing to host any of AO’s championships in 2015 please click the following to gain access to the bid kit: [2015 AO Bid application] [Appendix for Track & Field Events] [Appendix for Off-Track Events]. Dates for […]
Eric Gillis and Rachel Hannah win Canadian 10k Championships; BC and Ontario win Timex Series
Toronto – Eric Gillis of Guelph, Ont., and Rachel Hannah of Toronto, Ont., won national titles today at the Canadian 10k Championships held as part of the Canada Running Series Oasis Zoo Run. In the men’s race Eric Gillis won the national title in a time of 29:52.6, Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge, Alta., won silver […]
Olympic Stream Carding Applications: Due September 30th
This is a reminder that Olympic Stream Carding Applications are due September 30th 2014. Please click here for the carding criteria submit applications before the deadline to [email protected] or mail it to: Corey Dempsey 2445 St. Laurent Blvd Suite B1-110 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C3 Please let me know if you have any questions Thanks in […]
Canadian 10k Championships and Timex Series Finale Saturday at Oasis Zoo Run
The 2014 Canadian 10k Championships and Timex National Road Race Series Finale take place Saturday in Toronto, Ont., as part of the Canada Running Series Oasis Zoo Run. Elite field The women’s field is particularly stacked, starting with Canadian marathon record holder, and defending champion in the 10k championship, Lanni Marchant of London, Ont. Joining […]
Athletics Canada is seeking applications for the position of Coordinator, Events and Marketing
Athletics Ontario announces finalists for Annual Awards Gala
Athletics Ontario is pleased to announce the finalists (please see list below) for the annual athlete of the year awards. The awards will be presented to the male and female winners in each of the following categories: Sprints/Hurdles, Distances, Jumps, Throws, Combined Events. Additionally, there will be the following Para Awards: Outstanding Track Performance and […]
Competitions Committee
The Competitions Committee exists to assist the Board in fulfilling its obligations related to promoting athletics and providing Ontario athletes with well managed and consistent competitions. The Committee is a standing committee of the Board and has the authority to advise the board. As such, the Committee is responsible for enhancing the delivery of and […]
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is authorized to examine and report on all matters of a financial nature related to AO’s activities and affairs. In addition, the Board may refer to the Finance Committee any matter and/or question relating to the financial position and affairs of AO and its members as the Board may from time to […]
Hannah, Jibril, Nixon, O’Connell headline field at first-ever Canadian 5k Championships
Toronto, Ont. – The inaugural Canadian 5k Championships hosted by the Bang & Olufsen Yorkville Run takes place Sunday September 7 in Toronto’s Yorkville district. The elite field will see over 30 athletes battle it out for the first-ever Athletics Canada Canadian Championship titles in the 5km road race distance. The event also serves as […]