WHO WE ARE
The Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club is a not-for-profit, community-based athletics organization and proud member of both Athletics Ontario and Athletics Canada.
We offer programs for competitive and recreational athletes in the full spectrum of Athletics — track & field, cross country, and road running.
Based in Canada’s capital, the Lions have been a pillar of the national athletics community for nearly 50 years.
VOLUNTEER COACHES
The success of all our programs is primarily due to our outstanding all-volunteer coaching staff, which is the largest of any coaching staff in Canada and which includes a greater proportion of female coaches than any other club. Our coaches bring a wealth of experience, from developing first-time athletes to preparing competitors for the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, and other major international events.
WHAT WE DO
PROGRAMS
We offer a wide range of programs for athletes of all ages and abilities, following the Athletics Canada Long-Term Athlete Development pathway.
Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where every member can reach their potential.
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MEET HOSTING
As the largest athletics event organizer in Eastern Ontario, we host a variety of competitions each year, including:
- Capital XC Challenge
- uOttawa WinterNational
- Ravens Last Chance
- High School Series
- Summer Twilight Series (running strong for over 30 years)
We have also proudly hosted numerous Ontario and Canadian Championships, NACAC Championships as well as the only World Athletics Combined Events Challenge competition in the Western Hemisphere.
Timing & Event Services
Our professional Timing Team delivers meet management and electronic timing for more than 30 competitions annually — from school meets to provincial and national championships.
CONTACT
For more information on programs and meet hosting, please feel free to contact us.