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Regina Hosts Canada's Only U16/U18 Track Championship
Over 800 athletes compete at the 48th Legion National Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan, from August 6-9, with the lieutenant governor opening the event.
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OTTAWA – The 48th annual Legion National Championships got underway Friday in Regina, with Saskatchewan's lieutenant governor firing the pistol to open the meet. Over 800 athletes from across Canada have gathered at the Canada Games Complex for four days of track and field events ending August 9.
Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre welcomed the competitors in a statement. “What an exciting opportunity for you to meet other young competitors from across Canada,” she said. “You will find that you have much in common, including the love of your sport, drive to do your best, and pride in representing your province.”
The championship is Canada's only track and field competition for athletes under 16 and under 18. This year's theme marks the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion. Dominion Vice President and Sports Committee Chair Trevor Jenvenne said the organization enters its next century with more than 300,000 members. “They believe in what we do,” he said. “We believe in what we do. And you – our youth – are the next generation who will carry parts of our mission, like Remembrance, forward.”