2026 Winter Mini Meets
Important Contacts
Meet Director: Doug Smith doug@ontariomasters.ca
Entries: AO Operations operations@athleticsontario.ca
Recent Updates
November 24
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Tentative schdules for all 3 winter meets now avilable below.
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Registration for all Winter Mini Meets now open. Links for each can be found below.
Support Athletes from the playground to the podium - Athletics Ontario 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
November 24
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Tentative schdules for all 3 winter meets now avilable below.
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Registration for all Winter Mini Meets now open. Links for each can be found below.
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The technical package will have all relevant technical information. To view it, click here.
Most common technical rules to keep in mind at this championship.
Individual Scores
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Top 8 athletes in each division (U8 – Senior) and gender will score points for their club. For the Masters division, top 8 overall age graded for each gender will score points for their club.
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In the Masters division, athletes will have their performances age graded. Points will be allocated to the top 8 age graded Masters atheltes for their respective clubs.
Club Team Scoring
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For U8 through to the Senior division, teams do not need to be declared. The first 4 athletes for each club to cross the finish line in each race will accumulate a score for their club. Only clubs with a minimum of 4 finishers will be ranked. Teams will be ranked from lowest to highest scores and the top 8 teams will be allocated points for club banner standings.
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For the Masters division, teams must declare their teams no later than the Friday prior to the championship date by 12:00pm EST. Team declaration can be found on the following page: https://forms.gle/j7m32bvcD2CiEPdm6.
Starting Line
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Club positions on the starting line will be drawn by lot for each race and posted on Monday prior to the championship by 4:00pm EST.
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Athletes will not be allowed to leave their belongings at the finish line. Clubs are asked to collect their athlete's belongings in bins and remove them from the start area.
Warmups
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Athletes are allowed to warmup around the golf course during the championship. When there is an active race, athletes will be asked to stay clear of the race course by course marshals.
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The instructions below will only be relevant for Winter Mini Meet #3.
Clubs that complete event registrations for their athletes can now use "Rosters" and "Bulk Registrations" on the club admin dashboard. Follow the steps below to complete your athlete's registrations for the AOXC Championship. Questions/issues can be sent to operations@athleticsontario.ca.
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Create a “Roster.” This is an option on the left-hand side when you are on the dashboard.
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Create a new roster.
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Create a name
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Roster type will be “Event Roster”
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Multiple rosters can be created. This is recommended if registering more than 25 athletes at a time.
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Select the newly created roster.
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“Add Participants”
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A listing of all athletes that are registered with the club should appear. You can simply select all or just select the athletes that are part of your XC roster.
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Save it then head to “Bulk Registrations”
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“Create a Bulk Registration”
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Select your created "Roster"
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Search for the event. In this case it is the "Ontario Cross Country Championship."
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Add the billing contact, in this case yourself.
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Select the bulk registration that you just created.
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Select “Add Registration” under the Registrations section
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You can now select all the athletes to register for the competition.
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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, 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 on-line chat during the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm EST Monday to Friday.
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Phone 1-866-534-2453 (press 1, then 9) during the 11-7 business hours Mon-Fri
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January 11, 2025
Events Offered
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50m, 150m, 300m, 600m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, 50m Hurdles, 1500m Race Walk
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High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw
Registration Information
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Regular Deadline: Monday, January 5 @ 11:59pm EST
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$25 for the first entry and $15 for evey additional entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Late Deadline: Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:00am EST
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$30 per entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Post entries:
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Post entries, with valid reasons, will be accepted at the descretion of Athletics Ontairo and only if it does not disrupt the delivery of the competition. For post entry, please contact AO Operations at operations@athleticsontario.ca.
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February 1, 2025
Events Offered
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60m, 200m, 400m, 1000m, 3000m, 5000m, 60m Hurdles, Mile Steeple, 1500m Race Walk
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High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw
Age Groups
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Masters (30+), Senior (20+), U20, U18
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Younger atheltes may move up onto older divisions. Athletes must be at least 14 years of age as of the competition year to register for this competition.
Registration Information
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Regular Deadline: Monday, January 26 @ 11:59pm EST
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$25 for the first entry and $15 for evey additional entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Late Deadline: Wednesday, January 27 @ 10:00am EST
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$30 per entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Post entries:
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Post entries, with valid reasons, will be accepted at the descretion of Athletics Ontairo and only if it does not disrupt the delivery of the competition. For post entry, please contact AO Operations at operations@athleticsontario.ca.
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February 22, 2025
Events Offered
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60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Mile, 60m Hurdles, 3000m Race Walk
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High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw
Age Groups
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This event is only open to Masters (30+ as of the day of the competition).
Registration Information
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Regular Deadline: Monday, February 16 @ 11:59pm EST
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$25 for the first entry and $10 for evey additional entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Late Deadline: Wednesday, February 18 @ 10:00am EST
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$30 per entry.
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Non-members will be charged an additional $5.
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All fees are subject to HST.
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Post entries:
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Post entries, with valid reasons, will be accepted at the descretion of Athletics Ontairo and only if it does not disrupt the delivery of the competition. For post entry, please contact AO Operations at operations@athleticsontario.ca.
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