Athletics Ontario
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Athletics Ontario Appoints Brendan Cole as new Manager of High Performance. https://athleticsontario.ca/athletics-ontario-appoints-bre/

Happy New Year!

Information in the following news release outlines some of the specific regulations applicable to Athletics Ontario members. We recommend all members read the entire release from AO and from the Province of Ontario (link included in article) to ensure you understand and abide by the new regulations. https://athleticsontario.ca/ontario-lockdown/

What a great article on a great coach! https://chronicle.durhamcollege.ca//sharpe-helps-score-sc/

Continuing our focus on highlighting some of the exceptional coaches we have here in Ontario, our next Coaches Spotlight will feature Olympian and Head Coach and Founder of Quest Sports Track & Field Club, Donna Clarke. Donna is currently a Level 3 NCCP Certified Coach in Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Sprints, Throws, Multi Events. She is currently waiting to do her presentation for her Advanced Coaching Diploma. I was very fortunate to compete in the Heptathlon where I cov...ered 7 events. My favourite events to coach are Sprints, Hurdles and Long Jump says Clarke. We had the opportunity to connect with Donna and dive deeper into her background in coaching, how she views her role in our sport, her experience through the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn more about what motivates her coaching path. Check out the link below to read the full coaches spotlight on Donna Clarke! https://athleticsontario.ca/coaches-spotlight-donna-clarke/

It’s been a hard year full of new challenges, unique experiences, and a lot of social distancing. We think it’s important to look back on all of the notable moments and accomplishments that have helped to make our AO community even STRONGER! Here’s to all of the challenges we have overcome, resilience that has been shown, and new beginnings we will face! We are in this together! #AO2020 - what will you remember? ... *We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this video. https://youtu.be/BysSpeaWOWI

Our next coaches spotlight highlights coach Tabia Charles-Collins. Tabia is the new head coach and owner of The Gazelles Track and Field Club! We had the opportunity to sit down with Tabia and discuss some of her accomplishments, some challenges she’s faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her experience as a female person of colour, holding an authority figure in the sport of athletics. The following article includes an extensive Q&A that gives insight into some of the am...azing things Tabia has done and continues to do in our sport. Read more below https://athleticsontario.ca/coaches-spotlight-tabia-charle/

Toronto & Peel Regions Move into Lockdown. Details below on how this will impact the AO community in these regions https://athleticsontario.ca/toronto-peel-regions-move-into/

Photos from the central region cross country championship at Milne Dam Conservation Park in Markham. More photos available at https://www.shaggysphotos.com//Ontar/Ontario-Championships

Athletics Ontario NOT Impacted by Additional Public Health Measures in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region. https://athleticsontario.ca/athletics-ontario-not-impacted/

Photos from the Western Ontario Regional Championship! The western location was held in London at the Fanshawe Park Golf Course, where participants lucked out with some sunny and mild weather on Saturday! Thanks to @londonwesterntf for all of the hard work in making this event so successful! ... : George Aitkin's photos

Thank you Trinity Design Photography for the great photos, once again!

The new AO Safe Sport Policy Manual is Here! During the last two years, the AO Board of Directors and staff have been focused on strengthening the safe sport environment for Athletics in Ontario. The new Safe Sport Policy Manual gathers together nine policies that form an important part of the initiatives we have been taking to foster and maintain a safe sport environment. ... Read all about the new Safe Sport Policy Manual below! https://athleticsontario.ca/the-new-safe-sport-policy-manu/

Streamline Athletes was keen to dive into the Ontario senior provincial track and field records to find out which ones are - objectively - the best. They pulled up the OFSAA record book and referenced World Athletics scoring to determine which performances are most likely to stand the test of time. Click the link below to read about the 10 best Ontario high school track and field records ever! : https://athleticsontario.ca/the-10-best-ontario-high-schoo/

SESSION THREE IS HERE! AO After School Athletics is back for more great classes, on even more days! Check out all of the new class options using the link below... https://athleticsontario.ca/session-three-of-ao-after-scho/

Today we take time to remember and give thanks to all of the brave men & women who fought for our freedom. Lest we forget.

During National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with free or discounted NCCP education. Day 4 includes: Lunch & Learn (Q&A):... Parasport Coaching with two Para Sport Ambassadors Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EST PD Webinar: Managing Self - Mixed Ability Sport and engaging your athlete with the Abilities Centre Time: 7 PM - 8 PM EST Participants receive 1 NCCP PD Point per session! Will you be participating? View the full list of this week’s opportunities: https://athleticsontario.ca/celebrating-national-coaches-w/ Join us in saying #ThanksCoach by leaving a comment below or tagging us in your posts using the same hashtag! Thank you to photographer Glen Grant for these great shots!

This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach Join us in saying #ThanksCoach by leaving a comment below or tagging us in your posts using the same hashtag! This week offers many educational and professional development opportunities for coaches to take part in!... Day 3 includes: Lunch & Learn (Q&A): Talking Sport & Inclusion with Hijabi Ballers Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EST PD Webinar: Managing Self - Empowering Girls through Positive Coaching with Jane King Time: 7 PM - 8 PM EST Participants receive 1 NCCP PD Point per session! Will you be participating today? Check out the full list of this week’s opportunities by visiting https://www.coachesontario.ca/events/coachesweek/

National coaches week is a time to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have in athletes and their communities across Canada. Join us in saying #ThanksCoach by leaving a comment below or tagging us in your posts using the same hashtag! This week offers many educational and professional development opportunities for coaches to take part in!... Day 2 includes: Lunch & Learn (Q&A): Physical Activity in the Year of COVID-19 with ParticipACTION Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EST PD Webinar: Managing Self - The application of mindfulness in the context of sport with Jeff Overholt Time: 7 PM - 8 PM EST Participants receive 1 NCCP PD Point per session! Will you be participating? View the full list of this week’s opportunities: https://athleticsontario.ca/celebrating-national-coaches-w/ : Dan’s Track & Field Autographs

For #NationalCoachesWeek say #ThanksCoach #MerciCoach From Sept 20-27, tag us on IG and Twitter telling us why you're saying #ThanksCoach Be creative, use ph...otos/videos, messages, & we’ll share our favs! We'll award the best male & female coach with a full AC outfit

National coaches week is here! We are saying #ThanksCoach to all of you who devote countless hours of your time to bettering your athletes and enriching our sport as a whole! Join us in saying #ThanksCoach by leaving a comment below or tagging us in your posts using the same hashtag! This week offers many opportunities for coaches to take part in educational and professional development. ... Day 1 includes: Lunch & Learn (Q&A) - On Coaching with NBA Coach Roy Rana Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Join Roy for a conversation about his journey from coaching high school to the NBA, what he’s learned from his 25 years of experience, and why coaching matters from a coach who knows. Participants receive 1 NCCP PD Point! The Coaches Association of Canada is also offering a number of FREE NCCP eLearning modules from September 19th-27th. To view all of the opportunities for the week, please visit: https://athleticsontario.ca/celebrating-national-coaches-w/

There are more than 1,500 universities and colleges with track and field and/or cross-country programs in North America. From U SPORTS to the CCAA, NAIA and the NCAA's three divisions, there are so many options to consider when looking into your postsecondary options. Streamline Athletes now has 1710 schools with athletics programs on their platform and they are more than happy to help you find your right school for academics and university track and field/cross country. These schools are waiting to be explored at StreamlineAthletes.com and to read more about the collegiate track and field landscape and what each association has to offer, check out the link below!

Correction Regarding Reduced Limits for Practice and Gatherings. https://athleticsontario.ca/correction-regarding-reduced-l/

Practice and Gathering Limits Lowered for Toronto, Peel Region & Ottawa. All members in these three regions MUST abide to the new social gathering limits during any practice or training session. Read more below... https://athleticsontario.ca/practice-and-gathering-limits-/ See more

Next week, September 19-27 is recognized as National Coaches Week, and coaches have the opportunity to earn a total of 8 PD points! We encourage all AO coaches to take advantage of all of the opportunities this week has to offer! Find out all of the available opportunities and how you can take part by reading the article below https://athleticsontario.ca/celebrating-national-coaches-w/

Oh dear, back to school is here! Now that you have gotten settled into your academic classes, it’s time to think about your after school activities! We recognize school looks a little different this year for all of our young athletes. AO After School Athletics offers a variety of SAFE, online after school classes for kids ages 6-12 to get active while learning the fundamental movements of track & field! ... Registration is FREE for AO members! Not a member? Become one today for just $5! Take a look at the weekly schedule below and choose from one of our three exciting classes. ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! CLASSES START NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st! Spots are limited! Register today or find out more by visiting: https://athleticsontario.ca/announcing-ao-after-school-ath/