Andre De Grasse (Speed Academy) from Markham, Ontario, was named 2016 Canadian Press male athlete of the year after being voted the winner of the Lionel Conacher Award. Among the 3 finalists include Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) and High Jumper, Derek Drouin (Sarnia Athletics) from Corunna, Ontario. Some of Andre’s accomplishments include his Olympic triple […]
Harry Stantsos Joins 2017 Canada Summer Games Team Staff
Harry Stantsos-St. Thomas Legion Track and Field Athletics Ontario is pleased to announce that Harry Stantsos has been selected for the 2017 Canada Summer Games team Staff. Harry is a certified NCCP level 3 Sprints and Hurdles coach. Harry brings a wealth of experience as former head coach of the 2013 Canada Summer Games as […]
Seneca Community Recreation Instructor Position
Instructor Position: Track and Field Reporting to the Seneca Community Recreation Coordinator, the instructor will be responsible for instructing and engaging children in a recreational sports setting. Compensation: $11.40 per hour – 2.5 hrs per week (January – April 2017) Please forward a cover letter and resume to: Seneca Community Recreation Kim Beno – Sports […]
Reminder: Quest for Gold Applications Deadline December 16 at 4pm
Reminder: Deadline to submit the application (including the checklist) is Friday, December 16, 2016 at 4:00pm EST Applications are to be submitted to: [email protected] Application forms, Checklist, Selection Criteria, and relevant information is available here.
Ontario Athletes for Canada Summer Games Warm Weather Training Camp announced
Athletics Ontario has selected the athletes for Canada Summer Games Warm Weather training Camp. The following athletes that have been selected are listed below: Dates: Dec 27, 2016 – Jan 5, 2017 WOMEN CLUB EVENT Hannah Frazer DURHAM DRAGONS ATHLETICS Steeplechase Holly Gibson THE DURHAM GAZELLES 800m Kansas Mackay DURHAM DRAGONS ATHLETICS 1500m Cameron Ormond […]
2017 Athletics Ontario Indoor Championship Events Announcement
Athletics Ontario has recently confirmed the dates and locations for 2017 Athletics Ontario Indoor Championship Events. There are several important changes and updates for 2017 AO Events, all of which will be held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre. Technical Packages and all vital information for each of the championships can be found on […]
2017 WADA Prohibited List
The IAAF would like to remind all athletes, and their support personnel, that the 2017 Prohibited List will come into effect on 1 January 2017. We strongly encourage you to be aware of the changes which have been made by WADA in advance of its introduction in the New Year. Specifically, we recommend to you […]
Athletics Ontario announces the passing of Cecil Smith
Cecil Smith (1936-2016) Cecil Smith, former Executive Director of the Ontario Track & Field Association (now known as Athletics Ontario) for a quarter century, passed away on Friday December 2, 2016. Cecil’s contributions to the sport of Athletics in Ontario were extensive. Cecil was inducted into the Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame in 2010. Cecil […]
2017 AO Membership Registration OPENS TODAY
Athletes, Coaches, Associates & Officials can now register with Athletics Ontario for the 2017 season by clicking on the button to the left to register on-line. Some restrictions apply. Please contact your club registrar if you require further assistance. For full details on Membership Information, including Categories, Fees and Process, please visit: http://athleticsontario.ca/registration/
Ontario Midget Team Athlete Selection Criteria are now available
The Ontario vs Quebec Midget dual meet will be held February 11th, 2017 at the Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC). The annual competition brings some of the top midget aged (2002-2003) athletes to compete for the title of best in Central Canada! Athletics Ontario (AO) is pleased to announce the following team staff members […]