Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For the second consecutive year, almost 1,000 of Canada’s most promising young track and field athletes are preparing to jump, throw, and sprint their way to the finish line at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Park from Aug. 8 to 10. This event will bring together top talent from across the country and showcase Alberta as a top destination for major sports events.
Alberta’s government invested $30,000 in funding through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the national competition. This grant program provides financial assistance to support organizations in planning and hosting national and international competitions in Alberta. The championships are expected to boost Calgary’s economy by $2.8 million as friends, family, and fans shop, dine, and stay in Calgary.
“It’s my pleasure to welcome Canada’s top young track and field athletes to Calgary. This is a unique opportunity for our athletes to show their talents and compete against the best in the country. Alberta’s reputation for hosting sporting events grows stronger with each event hosted,” said Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of Tourism and Sport.
The Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships is organized by the Royal Canadian Legion and sanctioned by Athletics Canada. The competition will feature 300 athletes from Alberta and attract more than 2,000 visitors. As the only national track and field championship in Canada for U16 and U18 athletes, this event offers the opportunity for youth athletes to showcase their skills, break personal records, and compete against their peers on the national stage.
“We’re thrilled to welcome athletes, coaches, and families from across the country to Calgary. This championship is about more than medals – it’s about building confidence, community, and a future generation of leaders through sport,” said Kim Cousins, meet director, Calgary Track Council.
Among the standout athletes representing Alberta on the track are Jack Rajakaruna from St. Albert, who holds the top national ranking in hammer throw; Calgary’s Adam Nyarko, who recently set a new national record as part of the U18 relay team; and Imogen Stevenson, who is ranked third in Canada in the U16 200-metre hurdles.
