2013 LEGION CANADIAN YOUTH
TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
7 - 13 August 2013
McLeod Athletic Park
Langley, BC

The Royal Canadian Legion, in association with Athletics Canada, is proud to announce the 2013 Legion Canadian Youth Track & Field Championships.   This year’s event will be held at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley British Columbia between 7 - 13 August 2013.  Competition dates are set for 9 - 12 August 2013.

Mandate:

To plan, organize, administer and conduct annual National Track and Field Championships for the age group 12-17, within the guidelines laid down by Dominion Command. The aim of the Championships is to encourage participation, the development of leadership and the achievement of the best personal performance. The championships also encourage the fostering of friendships, awareness of The Royal Canadian Legion with the youth of Canada and the experiencing of different Canadian cultures.

Objective:

The program is designed to provide training and competition at the national level for young track and field athletes. It also provides an opportunity for young athletes to visit different parts of Canada, mix with athletes and coaches from across the country and to make them conscious that the Legion cares for them and their future.

Description:

The program is the responsibility of the Dominion Command Sports Committee. The committee determines the location of Dominion Championships and reports to the Dominion Executive Council for approval of policy.

The championships are an annual event and are staged at track and field complexes throughout the country, normally during the first or second week of August.

The national championships are divided into two sections--one consisting of a two-day track and field meet and the second of two days of training clinics for the athletes. The rest of the time is spent on presentations, tours and travel. The championships are attended by about 330 young athletes from across Canada, accompanied by approximately 35 chaperones and 25 coaches. The two-day meet is run by a group of 100 experienced volunteers. The clinics are conducted by professional clinicians for all athletic events.