The Hamilton Olympic Club (established 1926) is the oldest track & field organization in Canada and is based at the newly renovated Ray Lewis Track & Field Centre (Mohawk Sports Park) Hamilton. Our Club has recently completed over $1 million dollars in facility improvements, equipment acquisitions and new programming opportunities, which have resulted in the need for […]
Athletics Ontario Statement Regarding the Globe and Mail Article Concerning Dave Scott-Thomas
On behalf of Athletics Ontario, I want to recognize the strength and courage shown by Megan Brown in sharing her story. We applaud her bravery and understand that it could not have been easy for her to share such an experience. We thank her for helping us to work toward putting an end to abuse […]
Wrapping Up the U18 and Open Provincial Championships
It was another hot weekend inside the Toronto Track and Field Centre. With over 1,000 event entries, we had a fantastic turn out and another great meet. Two new records were set this weekend. The first was a new national record, set by Brittany Crew in the women’s shot put. Her first throw of 18.36m […]
AO Indoor Championship Series Meet #3 (U18 + Open)
This weekend, Athletics Ontario will host its third Indoor Championship Series Meet, the U18 and Open Provincial Championships. We have more than 1,000 event entries, and some incredible talent lined up to compete. Taking place at the Toronto Track and Field Centre, athletes in the U18 and Open age categories will compete for indoor provincial titles […]
Team Ontario to Represent at 2020 ON vs. QC Dual Meet
The 2020 ON vs. QC U16 Dual Meet will be taking place on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Quebec. We are so excited to be sending yet another strong team out to the track and field to compete in this annual event. This year’s Coaching Staff will be as follows: Head Coach – Scott Skimming, […]
U8/10/12 Try It Day 2 Coming Up Next
On Sunday, February 2nd Athletics Ontario will host our second and final U8, U10, U12 Try It Day! This meet is designed for youth expressing interest in track and field to have the chance to gain experience, knowledge and skilled about the sport of track & field while competing in a comfortable, safe environment. As […]
New Provincial Records Set at Indoor Combined Events Championships
The second Indoor Championship meet took place this weekend, at the Toronto Track and Field Centre. It was our Combined Events Championship, and included some prep events as well. We had four new provincial records set at the meet. The first was in our Combined Events Championship. In the Men’s U18 Pentathlon, your gold medalist […]
Passing of Bernard (Bernie) Eckler
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of long time Athletics Ontario (AO) employee, Bernard (Bernie) Eckler. He passed on Sunday, January 19, at Toronto General Hospital. Bernie worked very closely with John Craig in his time with AO and he will be deeply missed. He worked on many special […]
Up Next – AO Indoor Combined Events Championship
This year’s Athletics Ontario Indoor Championship Series Meet #2 will include the combined events provincial championships for all divisions. Select events will be included in the prep portion of the meet. Championship Events: Tetrathlon – U14 Girls & Boys, U16 Girls & Boys Pentathlon – U18 Girls, U20 Women, Open Women, U18 Boys Heptathlon – […]
3rd Annual Race Director’s Summit
Athletics Ontario’s 3rd Annual Race Director Summit took place this past Saturday, January 18th, at the Delta Toronto East. Our huge snowstorm did not stop the majority of this profound, and knowledgeable group from attending the yearly gathering. Topics covered at the summit included safety, emergency preparedness, course management logistics, race management, marketing, branding, sponsorship, volunteer […]
