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Subject: Don’t Forget About The 2014 Legion Nationals Practice Today!
(Posted on Aug 14, 2014 at 04:18PM by Lee Byard ) Tags:
Tags: 2014 national youth track and field championships bcathletics canada track and field bctrack and field events bclangley 2014 nationals bclegion nationals bc practice

2014 youth track and field championships practiceThe 2014 Youth Track and Field Championships are almost here - and Yo.ca wants every athlete to be ready!

We recommend taking advantage of the official Legion Nationals' practice session, therefore. Come to McLeod Park at 1:00 p.m. to prepare for tomorrow’s games. Study the field. Memorize the track. Pace out every step along the long jump boxes and shot put stands.

Every Legion Nationals participant should use this time to master McLeod Park and ready themselves for the upcoming events. Spare a few hours today to reap endless benefits over the weekend.

To learn more about the official practice for the Youth Track and Field Championships contact Yo.ca.

To learn more about the games themselves use these hash-tags:  #YOtrack and #legiontrack.

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Subject: The 2014 Legion Nationals Unveil New Medals
(Posted on Aug 13, 2014 at 10:22PM by Lee Byard ) Tags:
Tags: 2014 national youth track and field championships bcathletics canada track and field bctrack and field events bcnew medals legion nationalslangley 2014 nationals bc

2014 legion nationals new medalsThe 2014 Legion Nationals will soon begin. To celebrate this the Sports Committee Chairman of The Royal Canadian Legion, André Paquette, has revealed plans for new gold, silver and bronze medals!

According to Paquette, the new design will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, drawing inspiration from “a classic photo of Canadian troops landing on Juno Beach.” All medials will be etched with this image to celebrate the importance of the 1944 operation.

Yo.ca was ecstatic to hear this news and hopes that all Legion National participants will feel the same.

To learn more about the new medals for the 2014 Youth Track and Field Championships click here.

To search for information about the event use these hash-tags: #YOtrack and #legiontrack.

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Subject: Where And When Can Legion National Athletes Practice?
(Posted on Aug 6, 2014 at 01:21PM by Lee Byard ) Tags:
Tags: 2014 national youth track and field championships bcathletics canada track and field bctrack and field events bctrack and field canadalangley 2014 nationals bc

mcleod park langley bcOn August 15 the Youth Track and Field Championships will begin, turning McLeod Park into the center of Olympic glory.

On August 14, however, an official practice session will turn it into a necessity.

Athletes - especially those who have never been to McLeod Park - are encouraged to take advantage of a scheduled practice session. From 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. the entire complex will be open, allowing boys and girls to examine the fields, tracks and sports boxes.

This is essential, helping all participants understand where they will compete and how their days will be scheduled. It will also promote more confidence during the games since McLeod Park will no longer be unfamiliar.

Use this time to learn the field and train for greatness!

During the next week Yo.ca will send out several reminders about the August 14 practice session. We want to keep all athletes informed and prepared.

Contact Yo.ca to learn more about this practice session or other Legion National issues.

Search for information online by using these helpful hash-tags: #YOtrack and #legiontrack.

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Subject: How Did The National Track And Field Championships Begin?
(Posted on Jul 27, 2014 at 01:14PM by Lee Byard ) Tags:
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legion nationals canada historyIn 1914 the world was reeling. War had come, starting with the echo of a bullet in Bosnia and spreading to the corners of Europe, Africa and North America. A global crises was occurring, and soldiers were called from every corner to rally against it. 

Canada was not exempt from this call, and families soon felt the burden of missing fathers and work-bound mothers. Relief was needed.

It came in the form of the Legion Nationals.

The Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships were intended - originally - as a distraction, offering boys and girls the chance to become exceptional. They celebrated athleticism and provided a happy contrast to the horrors of World War I. Every event proved vital in the development of an entire generation.

A century later the Legion Nationals still maintain a strong presence in Canada. They allow young athletes the chance to showcase their talents, continuing a tradition of strength, speed and determination.

What started as a wartime necessity has become a source of pride - and Yo.ca is grateful to be part of it.

To learn more about the Youth Track and Field Championships contact Yo.ca. Ask us also how to get involved with the upcoming 2014 games.

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