Dear members, As of Tuesday, November 24, 2020 the City of Ottawa has decided to close the Terry Fox Athletic Facility due to the recent swing in weather conditions affecting facility safety. Despite our best efforts to keep the venue accessi ...
Lions looking for new Directors and Committee Members
Are you passionate track and field? Maybe you get excited by good governance. If you have a desire to give back to the community, the Ottawa Lions has some opportunities for you. The Board of Directors is currently accepting applications to join their lea ...
Notice to members
Dear Members, The Ottawa Lions Board of Directors acknowledges the recent statement by the Edmonton Police Service (included below) regarding the arrest of and charges against Ken Porter. Our Club and Board are committed to encouraging a supportive spor ...
Lest we forget
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served ...
November 10th Update from Executive Director
Hello Lions, Here is another update regarding the status of our current programing and training options. Outdoor extension & COVDI-19 Safety Measures As mentioned in the October 26th notice the City of Ottawa has agreed to keep their doors open for ...
Lions Top OFSAA XC Performers: #1 Murray Link (1991-1995)
If you have been around the Club long enough, you already know who holds the number one spot. Heck, you have likely known since we started writing this list. Murray Link of North Dundas District High School is widely considered to be the GOAT (the greates ...
Lions mourn the passing of Windsor coach Dennis Fairall
Our sport has lost a giant, and we have lost a friend. The Ottawa Lions are extremely saddened by the passing of famed University of Windsor coach Dennis Fairall. The Lancer legend had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy for years. He was 67 y ...
Lions Top 10 OFSAA XC Performers: #2 Yves Sikubwabo (2010-2011)
The penultimate athlete on our countdown may not have had a long high school running career in Ottawa, but he certainly made the strongest of impressions in his short time. Glebe Collegiate’s Yves Sikubwabo was a dominating runner during his two-year high ...
Lions Top 10 OFSAA XC Performers: #3 Mary Jane Richards (1990-1995)
Coming in at number three on our list of the top OFSAA XC performers in Club history is Bell High School’s Mary Jane Richards. The Bruin runner was a dominant force on the high school running scene in the early 90’s, highlighted by three consecutive OFSAA ...
Lions Top OFSAA XC Performers: #4 Allan Brett (2002-2005)
Number four on our list of the top OFSAA XC performers in Club history is an athlete, who by his own admission was not a runner when his high school career starter, but he certainly graduated as one – Allan Brett. The Hillcrest High School graduate may h ...