CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
Ontario U14, U16, U18
Track & Field and Combined Events Championships
Ontario's top young athletes will converge on St. Catharines this summer to compete for provincial championship titles over three thrilling days of competition.
Important Contacts
Meet Director: Sharon Stewart
Entry Questions: operations@athleticsontario.ca
Rules & Technical Questions: randolphfajardo@athleticsontario.ca
Important Links
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TENTATIVE Schedule - Last updated June 11
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Technical Package - Last updated
Recent Updates
June 11
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Event schedule revised.
June 10
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Registration now open: https://www.trackie.com/event/2026-ontario-u14-u16-u18-outdoor-track-and-field-championship/1037362/
March 13
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Tentative schedule posted.
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Technical package posted.
Support Athletes from the playground to the podium - Athletics Ontario 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser (Raffle opens July 3)
March 13
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Tentative schedule posted.
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Technical package posted.
September 22
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The Ontario Track & Field Championship is scheduled for July 10 - 12, 2026.
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New registration deadlines established.
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Early Bird Deadline: Four Thursdays before the start of the championship.
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Regular Deadline: Two Thursdays before the start of the championship.
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Late Registration Deadline: Wednesday prior to the championship.
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Refund policy updated.
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Refunds for entry scratches will be procced up until the Latre Registration deadline. Any scratches received after the late entry deadline is not eligible for refunds.
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Refunds for entry scratches can be completed by registrant until the end of the Regular Entry Deadline.
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Scratches done after the Regular Entry Deadline must be emailed to operations@athleticsontario.ca for processing.
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Early Bird Deadline
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$30/event plus HST
- Early Bird Deadline: February 26, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
- Trackie processing fees are included in registration fees.
- $2 AC Levy per athlete registration
Regular Deadline
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$35/event plus HST
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Regular Registration: March 12, 2026, @ 11:59 p.m. ET
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Trackie processing fees are included in registration fees.
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$2 AC Levy per athlete registration
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Late Deadline
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$60/event plus HST
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Late Registration: March 18, 2026 @ 10:00am ET
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Trackie processing fees are included in registration fees.
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$2 AC Levy per athlete registration
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Accomodations at the Athletics Ontario U14, U6, U18 Championships
July 24 – 26, St. Catharines, ON
Niagara College
Guestroom Rates are subject to applicable local taxes (13% HST – subject to change)
An additional $10 per person per night (plus taxes) will apply for third and/or fourth guests staying in the suite – I am pleased to WAIVE this fee for your group. Please be aware there is a maximum of four (4) guests per suite permitted.
Residence & Conference Centre - Welland | Click on this link to view the Virtual Tour of our suites at RCC-WELLAND
110 Niagara College Blvd. Welland, ON L3C 7L4
$155.95 per suite, per night based on Single/Double Occupancy
Residence & Conference Centre - Niagara-on-the-Lake | Click on this link to view the Virtual Tour of our suites at RCC-NOTL
137 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
$165.95 per suite, per night based on Single/Double Occupancy
St. Catharines Hotels
Rates are based on single/double occupancy, $15.00 each additional adult ($25.00 each additional adult at Staybridge). Rates are subject to 5% Facility Fee, 4% MAT, and 13% HST. Two-night minimum stay required. Reservations using the links need to be made by June 24, 2026
Best Western St Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre
2 North Service Road, St Catharines
$270.00 plus taxes and fees per night
Breakfast buffet included in room rate
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66105.html?groupId=5V1SX9A1
Holiday Inn & Suites St Catharines Conference Centre
327 Ontario Street, St Catharines
$285.00 plus taxes and fees per night
Athletics Ontario Championships - Holiday Inn St Catharines
Hampton Inn St Catharines Niagara
89 Meadowvale Drive, St Catharines
$285.00 plus taxes and fees per night
Breakfast buffet included in room rate
Staybridge Suites St Catharines Conference Centre
327 Ontario Street, St Catharines (same building as Holiday Inn)
$335.00 plus taxes and fees per night
Breakfast buffet included in room rate
Athletics Ontario Championships - Staybridge Suites St Catharines
CANADIAN Coaches
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Coaches registered with their Provincial branch of Athletics Canada in 2026 can register HERE for a 2026 AO Outdoor U14, U16 & U18 Championship Coaches pass
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE: You MUST register by 11:59 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026
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LATE FEE: Coaches who do NOT register by the deadline may be subject to a $25 Fee to receive a Coaches pass for this event.
USATF Coaches
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Must email OPERATIONS to request a Coaching Pass.
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NOTE: Only coaches who are registered with the USATF in 2026 and appear on the USATF Coach registry are eligible.
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Credit: Orin Roberts
Important Technical Rules
For the complete Atheltics Ontario Procedures and Technical Rules for Provincial Championships, please click here.
Rule 143 - Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs
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Athletes competing in any AO provincial championships may wear clothing from AO/AC member clubs in good standing. Athletes not representing an AO/AC club must wear plain tops or singlets. Company logos are permitted on these garments following WA regulations.
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At all AO Championships, athletes will receive a bib which shall be worn on the front in track events and on the front or back in field events.
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Hip numbers, if provided, must be worn as directed. Where a Photo Finish System is in operation, officials may ask athletes to wear hip number(s) on the side of their shorts or lower body, as well as on their left chest.
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Athletics Ontario Club administrators and members may also contact AthleticsReg for questions regarding your account, payments or requirements through the following ways:
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In your account HERE , at https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2026-membership, you can explore the online Knowledge Base to find comprehensive FAQ’s on using the system
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Email info@athleticsreg.ca
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Live online chat during the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.
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Phone 1-866-534-2453 (press 1, then 9) during the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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