In 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.

The 2014 Legion Nationals aren’t just for Canada’s best athletes. These games are instead for social-casters!

Join the Yo.ca social-casting team and help us promote the Youth Track and Field Championships.

As the events unfold Yo.ca will ask volunteers to conduct important interviews, live-stream videos and seek out the top stories! We want dedicated - and experienced - individuals to cover the Legion Nationals, working in tangent with Shaw TV, Joy TV and more!

The efforts of these volunteers will then be posted on the Yo.ca site, as well as hundreds of social media networks. This will saturate the Internet with Legion news and inspire the next generation of athletes.

To learn more about the Yo.ca social-casting team click here.

Sign up now and shape 2014 Legion Nationals!

Tucked in the Township of Langley is an unexpected sight - McLeod Park. This is a massive sports complex, with grandstands rising from lush greens and rubberized tracks making huge loops. Constructed just in 2005, it has already gained acclaim as the center of the BC Summer Games.

It’s also the new home of the Legion Nationals and every athlete is sure to benefit.

McLeod Park is a sprawling, multi-faceted locale. Within it participants of the 2014 Youth Track and Field Championships will find: four regulation softball diamonds, one baseball diamond, six natural turf fields, one artificial turf field, an eight-lane track, sports boxes (including ones for javelin, the high jump, the long jump, discus throwing, shot put and pole vaulting), four tennis courts and more. This provides exceptional gaming opportunities for all boys and girls.

The 2,200-seat stadium also proves essential, adapting to the heavy crowds that always arrive at the Legion Nationals. Families and friends can easily gather here.

McLeod Athletic Park is an ideal location for the 2014 BC Championships. It can effortlessly accommodate every athlete, and its many fields offer professional-quality designs and services. It will be the perfect setting for this year’s games.

To learn more about McLeod Athletic Park contact Yo.ca.

The path to the podium is a long one - and Yo.ca lets every athlete now share that path with the world. Create a championship profile!

The championship profile is an exclusive Yo.ca feature, allowing participants of the 2014 Legion Nationals to showcase their stories and their glories. Upload relevant information - such as event histories, notable wins, province representations, records and more - into a fully integrated account.

That account can then be filled with photos, videos and even social feeds! This creates an individualized - and unique - hub for all athletes, highlighting their particular talents and abilities.

And that proves essential for sponsors, who can access the information through search engines, media networks and other social touch-points. This allows them to find the boys and girls they wish to partner with, creating connections that will last a lifetime. The championship profile serves as an introduction to the online world - and that brings real-world results!

Click here to begin building a 2014 Legion Nationals profile. Be sure to take advantage of the many available tutorial options as well to learn how to fully optimize the information.

Contact Yo.ca with any questions or comments!

Athleticism runs deep within Canada’s history. The years have seen the rise of astounding men and women, all defined by fierce determination and fiercer pride. They have been competitors and champions, with their contributions noted on and off the podium.

And they share a common beginning: the Legion Nationals!

The Youth Track and Field Championships brings together the country’s finest athletes, allowing them to perform at the highest levels and achieve acclaim. The 2014 games will be no exception - and Yo.ca is proud to serve as their official website and social portal.

Yo.ca is the connection point between athletes and alumni. It utilizes a variety of tools - such as integrated media feeds, individualized profiles and private image galleries - to promote the games; and it showcases every youth, helping them earn the recognition they deserve from search engines and sponsors alike.

This isn’t just about highlighting the events. It’s about highlighting the players.

Visit Yo.ca as it provides extensive coverage of the 2014 Legion Nationals and its many participants!

Join our mailing list for daily updates or build a championship profile to reap the site’s full rewards!

Here are the final results for the Womens' U18 4x400m Open Club Relay.

Competitors                              Results

1. Ontario "B"                             3:51.64

2. Quebec "A"                              3:53.20

3. BC/Yukon "B"                         4:03.12

For more information about the athletes, the events, and the Championships, please visit yo.ca.

Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Womens' U18 4x400m Open Club Relay.

Competitors                                Results

1. Ottawa Lions "A"                    3:49.85

2. Laurel Creek "A"                      3:49.91

3. Universal Athletics "A"         3:58.20

For more information about the athletes, the events, and the Championships, please visit yo.ca.

Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Mens' U18 4x400m Open Club Relay.

Competitors                                Results

1. Etobicoke "A"                           3:20.42

2. Laurel Creek "B"                     3:23.10

3. Stride Ahead "B"                     3:23.84

For more information about the athletes, the events, and the Championships, please visit yo.ca.

Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Here are the final results for the Mens' U18 4x400m Legion Branch Relay.

Competitors                                 Results

1. Ontario "A"                               3:21.03

2. Alberta/NWT "A"                     3:22.90

3. Quebec "B"                               3:23.45

Tyrell Paul, Chris Miller, Logan Jones, Nicholas Palomino

For more information about the athletes, the events, and the Championships, please visit yo.ca.

Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada

Athletes in the Girls' U16 Pentathlon competed in 5 events:

1. 80m Hurdles

2. High Jump

3. Shot Put

4. Long Jump

5. 800m Run

Here are the final results of the Girls' U16 Pentathlon.

Competitors                    Team                            Results

1. Nina Schultz               BC/Yukon                      3332

2. Makayla Hoey            Oceanside                     3124

3. Kiera Greenaway      Capital City                   3024

4. Florence Roy               Quebec                          3008

5. Hannah Konrad          Valley Royal                 2899

6. Jaclyn Pauley               Langley Mustangs     2866

7. Chloe Hetherington   Langley Mustangs     2527

For more information about the athletes, the events, and the Championships, please visit yo.ca.

Results Courtesy of Athletics Canada