ABOUT US

Mission

To develop, promote and ensure competent delivery of programs and competitions in athletics.

Vision

To be one of the top tier sports in Ontario in all aspects.

"Defining" Athletics Ontario

Athletics Ontario is the not-for-profit sport governing body for athletics (track and field, road running, cross country and race walking) for the province of Ontario. The association is athlete-centred, volunteer-based and club-and-community driven.

All inquiries about over-the-counter drugs or other substances should be referred to: Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport

AO Position Statement: Athletics Ontario is not in the business of approving or endorsing the use of dietary supplements.

Canadian Sport for Life "A Sport Parent's Guide"

The newly released Canadian Sport for Life "A Sport Parent's Guide" is now available for download. Canadian Sport for Life and LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development) focuses on the general framework of athlete development with special reference to growth, maturation and development, trainability and sport system alignment and integration. It incorporates information from a number of sources. The guide provides parents and coaches introductory information on the basics of training, LTAD stages, and how to support Canadian Sport for Life in sport, at home and in your community...not to mention a comprehensive appendix of resources.

This document may be helpful in introducing the concepts of CS4L with your organization, clubs, coaches, parents and partners in sport. To download the document and for more information, please visit www.ltad.ca

Athletics Ontario uses Bruce Travel as its travel agent for sport related activities. Contact them for information or for help in planning your next trip. 1440 Blue Mountain Road, Greenbank, Ontario, L0C 1B0, 1-800-668-1768