Over the past few weeks, the Ontario track and field community has experienced some of the greatest highs, and some very deep lows. Athletics Ontario and the Athletics Ontario Official Executive Committee are deeply saddened to share the loss of two great members of the Ontario officials community, Mervin Witter and Jaan Olav Roos. Mervin […]
Talent Takes Centre Stage at 2021 U18 Provincial Championships
The 2021 Outdoor Championship continued this past weekend with the completion of the U18 Provincial championships. The two-day event ran from August 7th to August 8th at the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University. The weekend highlighted a plethora of young talent showcasing impressive runs, jumps and throws. The Women’s 100m and 200m […]
Employment Opportunities with Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club
The Ottawa Lions are currently seeking to fill two positions – (1) Executive Assistant & Registrar and (2) Manager (Youth Programs), with an application closing date of August 13, 2021. Manager (Youth Programs) The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club is seeking applications for a full-time Manager (Youth Programs) to begin Monday, August 30, 2021. […]
Record Olympics On and Off the Track for Canadian Athletes
It was an Olympics to remember at Tokyo 2020 as Team Canada captured an impressive 24 medals. It’s the most medals Canadians have won in a non-boycotted Games and the seven gold medals tied the amount earned by the nation at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Of the 24 medals, six were achieved in the sport […]
Everything you need to know for the U18 Championship
Athletics Ontario will host its third Championship of the Outdoor season this upcoming weekend. U18 Athletes from across the Province will compete August 7 – 8 at the Toronto Track and Field Centre on York University’s campus. Athletes will compete for provincial titles in the following championship events: Track: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, […]
Strong Performances Take Centre Stage at Open and Para Championships
This past weekend saw the conclusion of the Open and Para Championships, the U18 Combined Events Championships and the Mixed Race Walk Championships. At the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York, over the span of three days, nearly 500 athletes from across the province competed for Provincial titles in their respective events. The meet […]
Remembering Angela Bailey
The Athletics Ontario Board of Directors and Staff were deeply saddened upon learning of the sudden passing of Angela Bailey on July 31, 2021. The 2014 Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame inductee passed away at the age of 59 after battling cancer under complicated conditions. “I was saddened to hear of Angela’s passing and fondly remember her […]
