Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club are thrilled to be hosting the NACAC Combined Events Championship May 14-15, 2022. The event will bring together some of the best athletes in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean to compete in the two day heptathlon and decathlon events at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.
The heptathlon and decathlon consist of seven and ten events respectively contested over two days. The women’s heptathlon begins with the 100 metre hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200 metres on day one and concludes with long jump, javelin, and 800 metres. The decathlon starts with the 100 metres, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400 metres and concludes with the 110 metre hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500 metres.
Supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, this year’s championship event is the latest in a long line of major combined events competitions to be held in Ottawa. Most recently, the Ottawa Lions played host to the Pan American Combined Events Cup in 2018.
“After cancellations the last two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re really excited to bring international track and field back to Ottawa,” said Ottawa Lions Executive Director and Head Coach Richard Johnston.
“An event like the NACAC Championships is a great opportunity for the athletes competing, but is also a strong motivator for our younger athletes who have the opportunity to see first hand the level of performance required at that next level of competition.”
This year’s NACAC event will serve as a valuable stepping stone for many athletes looking to qualify for future World Athletics Championships, including this year’s championship set for July in Eugene, OR.
As an area championship, the event carries the World Athletics GL ranking designation, which will provide athletes up to 110 placing points to help further their world ranking score and qualify for global championships.
The Championship kicks off Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 am with the women in the 100 metre hurdles. The men begin 30 minutes later with the 100 metres.
For more information, visit www.nacacottawa22.com