Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

45th annual Legion Nationals get underway!

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The Legion Nationals are Canada’s only track and field competition for the under-16 and under-18 categories.

Key Points: 
  • The Legion Nationals are Canada’s only track and field competition for the under-16 and under-18 categories.
  • “There is no limitation to what these athletes can do, as long as they dedicate themselves towards their own personal goals.”
    This is the 45th year for the event organized by the Legion.
  • All Legion Commands except Prince Edward Island are represented this year by over 300 competitors; and there are over 600 Open athletes.
  • Canadian cities host the Legion Nationals for two years, and the next city hosting the Games in 2024 and 2025 will be Calgary, Alberta.

44th Legion Nationals start off with a bang!

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Friday, August 5, 2022

This is the 44th year for the event organized by the Legion.

Key Points: 
  • This is the 44th year for the event organized by the Legion.
  • The Legion later developed local, provincial, and national youth athletic programs, which now culminate in the games.
  • This reality is an undercurrent of the Legion Nationals this year and a reminder of the great opportunities that the sacrifices at Dieppe brought us all.
  • All Legion Commands except Ontario and Newfoundland are represented this year by 253 competitors; and there are 393 Open athletes.