Where We Train
- Terry Fox Athletic Facility — mid-Apr to Oct (flexible hours)
- DOME @ Louis-Riel — Nov to Apr (designated hours)
Facility fees included
Outdoor & indoor equipment
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Carleton University Ravens — Track & Field / Cross Country
Operated in partnership with the Ottawa Lions. The Ravens compete in the RSEQ conference with pathways to the USPORTS Championships.
Included With Membership
- Qualified coaching & technical leadership
- Facility access during designated training hours
- One-time Carleton competitive kit (singlet & shorts)
- Travel subsidized for designated team meets
- Admin & entries; free entry to local home competitions
- Annual members also receive AC registration, Lions kit, AO support for outdoor
Reduce Your Fees
Work home meets (Capital XC Challenge, Raven Relays, uOttawa HS Invite, National Capital Classic, Canadian Championships) and earn $50 credit per meet toward a future season or the club’s outdoor season.
Membership & Fees (2025–26)
| Varsity Fall (Sep 6–Nov 30, 2025) | $445.50 |
|---|---|
| Varsity Full Academic (Sep 6, 2025–Mar 28, 2026) | $750.00 |
| Varsity Annual (Sep 6, 2025–Aug 12, 2026) | $1,400.00 |
Payment, Refunds & Admin
- Complete online registration + Carleton admin forms (shared by Head Coach).
- Installments may be arranged (credit card or post-dated cheques).
- Academic-year memberships must be fully paid by Jan 1, 2026.
- Refunds within 14 days of registration; $50 administration fee applies.
Uniforms (Competitive Kit & Team Package)
- Returning comp kit (singlet & shorts): $100.
- Speed suit (optional): Women $105, Men $120.
- New athletes: one-time team package — backpack, T-shirts, warm-up jacket & pants: $250.
- Replacement costs: Singlet $65, Shorts $45, Jacket $100, Pants $65, Backpack $65, T-shirt $20.
Conditions of Registration
- Must be a paid member in good standing; follow team & club policies.
- Home competitions are mandatory (compete or volunteer) unless pre-approved by the Head Coach.
- Meet travel fees (ground) are paid before departure via Trackie travel pages.
- Compete in team uniform; “no-show/scratch” entry fees must be reimbursed unless medically/academically justified.
- Travel cancellations after confirmation: athlete responsible for full/partial costs.
- Meet entry and travel deadlines must be met.
Cross Country — Fall Process & Selection
Declare by Sep 11 with the Head Coach and complete all eligibility steps.
Kickoff Week (Times/rooms TBA if noted)
- Thu Sep 4: Distance/Mid-D Team Run — Lansdowne Park (5:00pm, east entry of Aberdeen Pavilion)
- Fri Sep 5: Team Meeting on campus (2:00pm)
- Sat Sep 6: Practice — Terry Fox (9:00am)
- Sun Sep 7: Team Meeting on campus (11:00am)
- Mon Sep 8: Practice — Terry Fox (4:30pm)
RSEQ & USPORTS Selection
- RSEQ eligibility: compete in at least two RSEQ meets; for team eligibility at RSEQ, a team of 5 must finish at least one RSEQ meet.
- RSEQ selection factors: consistency, progression, health, race results/training.
- USPORTS eligibility: must compete at RSEQ Championships; up to 7 per gender selected.
- USPORTS team qualification: finish ≥3rd at RSEQ Championships; individuals considered around top-20 among USPORTS-eligible athletes.
Indoor Track & Field — Process & Selection
Kickoff Week
- Fri Sep 5: Team Meeting on campus (2:00pm)
- Sat Sep 6: Practice — Terry Fox (10:30am)
- Sun Sep 7: Team Meeting (1:30pm) — for those who missed Fri
- Mon Sep 8: Practice — Terry Fox (5:30pm)
RSEQ Team Selection
- Compete in at least two RSEQ meets.
- No roster cap; Head Coach consults with personal coaches where results aren’t decisive.
- Considerations: results, progress, head-to-head, rankings, contribution to relays, impact on school records/all-time lists.
- Field/straightaway events weighed equally across venues (no conversions).
- Injured athletes are not named; final RSEQ team set Sun, Feb 16.
USPORTS Selection & Credits
- Must qualify per USPORTS rules; possible pre-Nationals relay test the Saturday prior.
- Injured athletes or those not on the conference team are ineligible.
- Credits applied to future team programs/camps: $200 for qualifiers; $500 for individual medal; $100 for relay medal.
Relays — Selection Notes
On 200m tracks, baton skills and repeatable relay splits matter most.
- Aggressiveness & consistency in relay splits on flat 200m tracks are prioritized over other tracks.
- Flat-200m results in 200/400/800 considered; conversion factors applied vs. oversized/banked tracks.
2025–26 Tentative Schedule
Cross Country
| Meet | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Invitational | Sat, Sep 20, 2025 | Canton, NY |
| Capital XC Challenge | Sat, Sep 27, 2025 | Ottawa, ON |
| Laval Rouge et Or Invite | Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | Québec City, QC |
| RSEQ Championships | Sat, Oct 25, 2025 | Rawdon, QC |
| USPORTS Championships | Sat, Nov 8, 2025 | Sherbrooke, QC |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Relays | Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | Canton, NY |
| Vert et Or Invite | Sat, Dec 13, 2025 | Sherbrooke, QC |
| Ottawa Winter Invite | Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | Ottawa, ON |
| McGill Team Challenge | Fri–Sat, Jan 16–17, 2026 | Montréal, QC |
| SLU Invite | Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | Canton, NY |
| Boston Terrier Classic & Harvard Invitational | Fri–Sat, Jan 30–31, 2026 | Boston, MA |
| TBD | Fri–Sat, Feb 6–7, 2026 | TBD |
| Ravens Last Chance | Fri–Sat, Feb 13–14, 2026 | Ottawa, ON |
| RSEQ Championships | Fri–Sat, Feb 20–21, 2026 | Montréal, QC |
| USPORTS Championships | Thu–Sat, Mar 5–7, 2026 | Winnipeg, MB |
Note: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Questions?
For program or eligibility questions at Carleton University, please contact Head Coach Richard Johnston. For club policies and general info, visit the Ottawa Lions website.