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February 3 - Track and Field Athletes ready to battle it out this weekend in Windsor
The 2012 Ontario Indoor Relay Championships are set to take place this Sunday February 5th in Windsor, Ontario at the St. Denis Centre on the University of Windsor Campus. Over 400 athletes are expected to compete for provincial medals as well as Provincial Indoor Records. This championship event will be Co-Hosted by Athletics Ontario and the University of Windsor Alumni Track and Field Club. READ MORE
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February 3 - Intro to Para-Athletics Sessions at Variety Village
Please find the attached flyer for two great upcoming into to Para-Athletics Sessions at Variety Village. Sessions run February 18 & March 17 and are open to all persons interested in learning more about the sport and giving it a try. READ MORE
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February 2 - Toronto International Track & Field Games (TITFG) has new Facebook page
 Please be sure to join our **NEW**Facebook page for the National Track League’s (NTL) Toronto meet, the Toronto International Track & Field Games (TITFG). (If you are already a friend of ours, please note that there is a “new page” which has the same handle - without the date.)
Look for and "LIKE" "Toronto International Track & Field Games" on Facebook. READ MORE

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January 30 - What a great start to our indoor championship season
More than 400 competitors displayed their potential at the Combined Events and Prep 1 meet. READ MORE
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January 27 - Ontario Indoor Combined Events & Midget & Youth 1500m Walk Championships & Preparation Meet #1 to take place on Sunday
The 2012 Ontario Indoor Combined Events & Midget & Youth 1500m Walk Championships as well as Preparation Meet #1 will be taking place on Sunday January 29 at the Toronto Track and Field Centre on the York University Campus in Toronto. Over 450 athletes are expected to compete. This championship event is hosted by Project Athletics Track and Field Club. READ MORE
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January 26 - Reminder - Entry/Registration deadline for AO Indoor Relay Championships - Monday January 30 by 3pm
A reminder to all athletes, coaches and club administrators that the AO registration and meet entry deadline for the 2012 Ontario Indoor Relay Championships and Prep Meet #2 is 3:00 pm on Monday January 30. READ MORE
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January 24 - Midget-Youth Dual Meet Team Updates
Midget-Youth Dual Meet Team Updates
The Youth Team going to Montreal on February 3-4 to take on the Quebec provincial team is seeking a male 1500m runner and a male high jumper to complete the roster. Midget Team Nominations for the match in Toronto on February 18 are due Monday, February 6. READ MORE
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January 23 - World first to take place in Canada; National Track League to share race bib with athletes
A game changing world first in the sport of athletics (track and field) was announced today by the National Track League (NTL). For the first time in the history of the sport, a competition, in this case a complete series, will share race bib inventory with the participating athletes. READ MORE
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January 17 - Twelve 2012 National Track League series events confirmed
The National Track League (NTL) announced today that 12 events will score across the series in this summer's edition of the international track and field grand prix series taking place in six Canadian cities. Last season ten events were recognized series wide with NTL champions crowned in each. READ MORE
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January 17 - Warm Weather Camp Recap
39 Ontario athletes, including 3 Special Olympic athletes, recently participated in a Warm Weather Training Camp hosted by Athletics Ontario. This week long camp was held at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida and the weather did not disappoint. READ MORE
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January 16 - Team Ontario for Youth Dual Meet vs. Quebec Announced
The names of the team members who will be representing, pending appeals, our province at the Ontario vs. Quebec Youth Dual Meet in Montreal on February 3-4, are listed below. The team is still looking for a female weight thrower (20lb.) and possibly a male high jumper. Anyone interested should contact Roman Olszewski roman.otfa@cogeco.ca as soon as possible. READ MORE
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January 12 - Youth Dual Meet Staff Announced
Athletics Ontario is pleased to announce the composition of the team staff for Ontario for the Youth Dual meet versus Quebec in Montreal on February 4. READ MORE
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January 10 - Reminder: Join or Renew your AO Membership for 2012
This is a friendly reminder to clubs, athletes, coaches, associates and officials to renew your Athletics Ontario membership for the 2012 season. READ MORE
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January 6 - Ontario Coaches Conference - Leave No Stone Unturned
What could be more exciting than spending the weekend with over 500 coaches as you explore new coaching techniques, discover how technology can bring your coaching to new heights, connect with some of the best industry experts and rediscover your passion for coaching? February 24-26 in Markham. READ MORE
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December 16 - 2011-2012 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Draft List of Ontario Card Nominations Announced!
Athletics Ontario is pleased to announce a draft list of athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2011-2012 Quest for Gold - Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). To find out more, click on the link below:
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Effective January 1, 2012, in non-combined event competitions staged for Bantams only, one false start will be allowed per race without disqualification of an athlete. READ MORE
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Ontario's best Midgets will once again face off against a team from Quebec in a dual meet that will be incorporated in the day 1 schedule of the Ontario Youth-Senior Championships. READ MORE
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Athletics Ontario will be adopting the new IAAF specifications for Youth Girls throwing events effective January 1, 2012. Also, some changes for Midget Girls. READ MORE
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Any inquiries about over-the-counter drugs or other substances should be referred to: Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport.
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AO Position Statement: Athletics Ontario is not in the business of approving or endorsing the use of dietary supplements.
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