Dear members.
Almost a year ago to the day we were first able to stretch our legs and start re-opening programs at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. I am overjoyed to announce that with Ontario’s re-opening Roadmap kicking in yesterday we will be opening registration pages for all summer programs at noon today! Program spaces will be limited and those who had registered for the “paused” spring programs have be notified first and given the option to save their spot for summer programs or request a refund that will open spaces for new members. Please see program notes below for further details.
Summer programs will officially kick off on Monday, June 14th following the safety measures implemented between the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club, City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health. Our updated safety protocol has been updated on our club website here.
All athletes, coaches and staff should be familiar with the safety protocols and time lines set in place. Everyone will continue to complete the mandatory daily health questionnaire before their practice. Respecting the municipal and facility safety measures such as physical distancing (3m), wearing masks when and where they are required, cleaning equipment and respecting the comfort of your fellow Ottawa Lions. Please notify club management if there are any concerns regarding the health or well being of yourself or your child.
Admittedly, the spring months have stretched our patience and I respect that many may still be hesitant to rejoin our club programs in full until vaccination numbers improve and case numbers are down. We are not in the clear and that we must continue to navigate the challenges COVID-19 present during the re-opening and vaccination phase of this global pandemic. We are incredibly proud of what was accomplished, but we must not drop our guard.
Thank you to everyone for your support over the past few months. While Step 1 of the Provincial Roadmap keeps things pretty limited, we can all look forward to possibly extending time slots, combining training groups and the return of our Summer Twilight Series at Step 2!
Youth Evening Programs
Monday: 4:30-5:30pm, 5:45pm-6:45pm
Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm (XC/Endurance)
Wednesday: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday: 5:00-6:00pm (XC/Endurance)
Saturday: 8:00-9:00am, 9:15-10:15am
Foundation
Our spring Foundation registration was at capacity and may remain full even after this announcement.
Monday: 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00-6:00pm (North Field)
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00-6:00pm (XC/Endurance)
Wednesday: 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday: 5:00-6:00pm (North Field/Park)
Saturday: 8:00-9:00am (XC/Endurance), 9:00-10:00am
Aspire
Our spring Aspire registration was at capacity and may remain full even after this announcement.
Monday: 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00-6:00pm (North Field), 5:00-6:30pm (XC/Endurance)
Wednesday: 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday: 5:00-6:30pm (XC/Endurance), 6:00-7:30pm (North Field/Park)
Saturday: 8:00-9:00am (XC/Endurance), 10:00-11:00am
Competitive/Masters
During Step 1 – 1hr time slots (contact rjohnston@ottawalions.com for scheduling)
Monday 5:00-9:00pm
Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm (North Field)
Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm
Thursday 4:00-6:00pm (North Field)
Saturday 9am-12:00pm
All competitive members will be able to book time on their own (outside our exclusive hours) through the City of Ottawa booking link that will be activated on Saturday here under “schedules”.
Booking time outside our hours is included in your Lions membership.
Summer Camps
Our summer camps are still going full steam ahead. With nearly 400 campers already registered there are a couple morning sessions that are completely sold out. Morning session throughout August are also filling up quickly but we have plenty of space in our afternoon camps.
Summer camp details can be found here.
Members who registered for Spring & Summer together can contact info@ottawalions.com for partial refund.
Please note that NO registration will be completed via phone this weekend! All registration is to be completed online via Trackie.
Sincerely,
Richard Johnston