About

The Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships began after the First World War.  Thousands of children were left fatherless from the chaos.  The Legion took it upon itself to teach their young charges through developing competitive sports and leadership skills.  Many became Olympians and persons of note in business and industry.

Now over a century old, and a myriad of different names, one thing remains a constant: countless young people’s lives have been positively changed.  Many became Olympians and persons of note in business and industry.

The following maps out the beginnings of this noble event to what it has become today.
 
We invite you to read the rich information in this section and feel proud that many organizations are collaborating to make this event the largest event of its kind in Canada.