Volunteer Opportunity Approximately 150 volunteers needed for the event taking place at the York Lions Stadium at York University. Dates/Times for Volunteering: Friday June 23rd: Start time 5:30pm; Depart time 9:30pm; Saturday June 24th: Start time 8:30am; Depart time 7:30 pm* Sunday June 25th: Start time 8:00am; Depart time 6:00 pm* *Some events […]
ATHLETICS ONTARIO RELEASES NEW AND AMENDED POLICIES
May 23, 2017 The ON Sport Recognition Policy is an initiative of Game ON – The Ontario Government’s Sport Plan, which articulates the provincial government’s sport priorities, identifies the measures that will be taken to achieve them, and provides clarity about the roles and responsibilities between the provincial government and the sport sector. The sport […]
ATHLETICS ONTARIO APPOINTS HARASSMENT OFFICERS
May 23, 2017 The AO Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Doreen Thompson and Bruce Simpson as AO Harassment Officers. Doreen Thompson has a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (BSc), a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and a Doctorate in Education (ED.d), with a Major in Organizational Leadership and a […]
2017 North American Indigenous Games – Call for Volunteers
The Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (July 16 to 23, 2017) – Call for Volunteers! From July 16 – 23, 2017, the City of Toronto will be the proud Host City to the 2017 North American Indigenous Games – expected to be the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous people, welcoming more than […]
2017-2018 Quest for Gold Draft Criteria Release
The draft criteria for the 2017-2018 Quest for Gold (Ontario Athlete Assistance Program) has been posted to the Athletics Ontario website. For the criteria and other details, please visit the Quest for Gold page on the AO website. Members have until Friday May 26, 2017 to submit feedback regarding the draft criteria. Feedback can be […]
2017 Summer Run Jump Throw Wheel Athletics Camp
Live in the Toronto area? Whether you’re new to track & Field or looking to improve, this program combines technical development and FUNdamental techniques to maximize participation! The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques as well as sprints, hurdles, jumping and throwing are all covered in this unique program. […]
Staehli and Esselink take Ontario 10,000m championship titles
Julie-Anne Staehli (Physi-Kult Kings) took the Women’s 10,000m Provincial Championship title with a time of 34:12.17, while, in the Men’s race, Evan Esselink of Speed River TFC took the gold with a time of 29:49.14. The Championships were hosted at Western Stadium in London on Saturday May 13 by London Runner Distance Club. This was […]
The London 10,000m
London Runner Distance Club will be hosting The London 10,000m on Saturday May 13, 2017. Registration is now open. For all up to date information, including the technical package and tentative schedule, please visit the championship website by clicking the link below. http://athleticsontario.ca/events/ao-10k-track-running-championships/ For a preview of the race visit the link below: http://www.londondistanceseries.ca/news.php?id=19 IMPORTANT UPDATED: […]
Mohawk Sports Park Track Renewal
The Golden Horseshoe Track & Field Council is pleased to announce a recent collaborative partnership between the City of Hamilton and local track & field groups who support the upcoming infrastructure renewal of the current Mohawk Sports Park, outdoor track & field facility. Local groups including the Hamilton Olympic Club (celebrating 90 years); Hamilton Special […]
