This past weekend the Bell National track & field trials took place in Langley, BC. This being a huge event in which a select few will be heading to the world championships in Eugene, Oregon. There were a number of outstanding performances and notable records which will be highlighted in this short recap article. Perhaps […]
Bell Canadian Track and Field Championships Preview
The Bell Canadian Track and Field Championships take place this week from June 22-26 in the Township of Langley, British Columbia. Canada’s best athletes will be striving for personal bests and national titles over the five-day championship. A big focus for a lot of these athletes is qualifying for the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, […]
U20, Open, and Para Championships Recap
This past weekend Athletics Ontario hosted the Ontario U20, Open, and Para championships at Toronto Track and Field Centre. Although the weather was on and off rain throughout the weekend, it did not stop athletes from competing with pure passion and spectators showing support for them. We had special guests make an appearance, such as […]
Remembering Sharon Clarke
Sharon Clarke (1963-2022) The Athletics Ontario Board of Directors, Staff and Officials Executive committee were deeply saddened upon learning of the sudden passing of Sharon Clarke on June 2, 2022. Sharon was an Athletics Ontario Official and a coach with the University of Toronto Track Club and Varsity team. Sharon’s Celebration of Life Service: Wednesday […]
Previewing the Ontario U20, Open, and Para Championships
This weekend Athletics Ontario will be hosting the Ontario U20, Open, & Para Athletics Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Centre. A lack of track & field action due to the pandemic has athletes, coaches, and parents eager for our first outdoor championship of the season. With much anticipation for this weekend’s event, this […]
Art Keay Memorial Racewalking Event – Recap
Friday June 3rd, 2022 | 5 minute read By Harrison Crooks This Past weekend the Art Keay memorial Racewalking event took place at Hanlan’s Point in Toronto, Ontario. This small but energetic event consisted of around 20 athletes including John Risch, one of America’s top racewalkers. You could tell that the participants were enthusiastic, […]
Remembering George Shepherd
George Shepherd (1938-2022) The Athletics Ontario Board of Directors, Staff and Officials Executive committee were deeply saddened upon learning of the sudden passing of George Shepherd on May 19, 2022. The 2015 Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame inductee passed away at the age of 84. As an athlete, George was a member of the Canadian team […]
