2022 Virtual Awards Gala & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The countdown is on to our Virtual Awards Gala, taking place from 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, and Wednesday, December 7. We’re putting the final touches to come together to celebrate the year that was 2022! Our emcee for both nights is Segun Makinde. Born in Nigeria, […]
Canadian Cross Country Championships Recap
The 2022 Cross Country season concluded this past Saturday, November 26, at the Canadian Cross Country Championships in Mooney’s Bay, Ottawa, ON. The weekend capped a successful season for cross-country athletes in Ontario. Ontario athletes led the way at ACXC, winning individual gold medals in the following races: Open Women’s 10k (Julie-Anne Staehli), Open Men’s 10k (Connor Black), […]
Elaine Lake (1931 – 2022)
Athletics Ontario is deeply saddened to share the passing of AO Hall of Fame member Elaine Lake. Elaine was an active Official for Athletics Ontario for over 50 years. We would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to Elaine‘s family and friends. As an Official, Elaine was Internationally graded as a Track Referee, Umpire, Starter’s […]
Athletics Ontario Sunnybrook XC Meet 1 Preview
This upcoming weekend Athletics Ontario will be hosting the first Sunnybrook XC Meet of 2022, on Sunday, October 2nd. This event and future Sunnybrook XC Meets are inclusive and a good way to prepare and get a lead-up on the upcoming Provincial Championships in Kingston, Ontario on November 13, 2022. Athletics Ontario will also be […]
Volunteer Opportunity: Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee
Individuals with an interest in the history of the sport of Athletics, who are interested in joining the Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame Committee are encouraged to submit an application to HOF Chair, Ian Anderson at [email protected] The deadline to submit your application is October 16, 2022 For details on the AO HOF Committee Terms of Reference, […]
Roman Olszewski (1950 – 2022)
Athletics Ontario is deeply saddened to share the passing of AO Hall of Fame member Roman Olzsewski. Roman was the Technical Director for Athletics Ontario for approximately 40 years. We would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to Roman‘s family and friends. A Celebration of his life will be held at 1 Ripley Avenue, Toronto (Queensway & Kingsway) on Thursday, September […]
Toronto Track & Field Centre Operations update
Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC) is returning to pre-pandemic operations. The Centre would like to take the opportunity to remind users of general guidelines when using our facility. To read the announcement, please review the details below: TTFC – Communication – Reminders Sep 22 (002). In addition, over the next while, we will be […]
2022 NACAC Championships Recap
Team Canada traveled to the NACAC Track and Field Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahamas, for another impressive international showing in the tail end of the 2022 outdoor season. Throughout the weekend championship for North America, Central America and the Caribbean, Canada’s 40-athlete team secured 14 medals. Three medals of the team’s total came from Ontario […]
2022 Canada Summer Games Recap
Niagara Region hosted the long-awaited 2022 Canada Summer Games from August 6th – 21st. The Athletics competitions commenced on Tuesday August 16th and saw two sessions of impressive performances, ending Saturday August 20th. The Team Ontario athletics contingent of 64 athletes brought home 43 medals to contribute to Ontario’s winning total medal count of 198. […]
Athletics Ontario Welcomes Angela Whyte!
Athletics Ontario is proud to welcome Angela Whyte as Manager, High Performance. A three-time Olympian in the sport of Athletics, Angela Whyte brings solid coaching experience, sport psychology and an understanding of the personal and life challenges high-performance athletes navigate. Angela will be working alongside Brendan Cole, the current Manager, High Performance, who recently made […]
