The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club (hereinafter the Club) recognizes its responsibility within the athletic community to support athletes at every level of competition and recreational endeavour.  Our primary commitment is to provide all club athletes with the opportunity to fully develop their potential. Through practice, training and competition, the Club strives to: 

  • instill in its members an appreciation for the benefits of hard work and motivation;
  • further develop physical literacy and athletic ability;
  • take pride in their journey to attaining personal goals; and
  • promote good sportsmanship and ethical sport.

In reflecting on where we are now as an organization and where we want to be in the foreseeable future,

Our VISION is to:

Be a leader in the community as well as in the realm of athletics; and be the most inclusive, comprehensive and successful Track & Field club in Canada.

To achieve this, our MISSION involves:

providing all members with a positive, inclusive Track & Field experience, free from harassment and discrimination, that nurtures and inspires athletic performance and excellence and raises the profile and prestige of the sport of Track & Field in the National Capital Region and beyond.

This is supported by our VALUES, which express the integrity that our organization believes in:

Inclusiveness means… Participating in sport regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, appearance, economic status, and ability, among other categories; and promoting a positive and welcoming environment free from any type of hate, prejudice, harassment, abuse or sexual misconduct.

Respect means… Demonstrating humility and sportsmanship towards other athletes, coaches and oneself on and off the track and field; and maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all.

Leadership means… Serving as positive role models and leaders in the athletics community in the National Capital Region and beyond; and demonstrating integrity and professionalism through clean sport and sportsmanship.

Excellence means… Providing athletes with access to high-quality coaches, officials, facilities, and competitions so that they are able to pursue personal growth and athletic achievement; and taking pride in and recognizing success, hard work, and improvement at all levels