ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE in
TRACK & FIELD and XC RUNNING

The York Region Runners Club (YRRC) is a developmental grass roots track and field club, with a focus on Elementary and High School students. Our goal is to help young athletes in York Region & Greater Toronto Area (GTA) develop their Track & Field and XC skills, while assisting those who aspire to a higher level acquire the techniques and best practices needed to excel in the sport.

 

 

CLUB NEWS & UPDATES:

2025 OUTDOOR SEASON:  Registration NOW CLOSED

Thank you to all the Parents & Guardians who took the time to registered Athletes for the upcoming 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season. Your interest and commitment to the club is very much appreciated. At this time our Coach-to-Athlete ratio has been filled, and we are unable to accept any new registrations. If you have any questions please address them to Fred Robbins, HEAD COACH & CLUB DIRECTOR at info@yrrc.ca. 

ATHLETICS ONTARIO (AO) ATHLETE REGISTRATION

In past, the York Region Runners Club has taken responsibility for annually registering all Athletes with either the Minor Track Association of Ontario (MTA) or Athletics Ontario (AO), depending on the athlete’s age. The cost of registration is included in the Athlete’s club membership fees.

However, AO now requires all Athletes 14 years of age and older to register themselves directly with AO. This is a relatively new AO requirement, but the club will reimburse athletes and their families for the cost of their AO registration. Please see the 2025 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON OVERVIEW for details regarding reimbursement when registering for the Outdoor Season. Athletes 14 years of age and older who chose not to register, will not be allowed to participate in any AO sanctioned meets during 2025.

This is an annual AO registration, and as such will not need to be renewed for the remainder of 2025, if an Athlete registers with AO and chooses to participate in AO events during the YRRC’s Outdoor Track & Field Season, which begins on Monday April 14, 2025.

Finally, there are no changes with regards to MTA registration for Athletes 13 years of age or under. The club will continue to look after registering these athletes and paying their registration fee.

 

 

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