About

Vision

Ontarians acknowledge and support athletics as a sport important to individual and community health and fitness.

Purpose

The objectives of Athletics Ontario are to:

• Promote physical, emotional and mental well-being;
• Promote athletics;
• Support and assist athletes in their development;
• Develop courses of instruction for/certification of coaches and officials; and
• Promote and ensure competent delivery of athlete-centre recreational and competitive athletics programs in Ontario through member clubs and athletics communities.

Values

• Health and fitness through sports and throughout life;
• Commitment to excellence and the highest standards of performance by athletes at all age levels;
• Integrity, loyalty, fair play, sportsmanship, honesty, commitment, dedication, patience, mutual respect and cooperation;
• Inclusiveness, accessibility and affordability in participation;
• Individual development and measurable achievement encouraged by administrators, coaches, officials and staff committed to Athletics Ontario values;
• High ethical and moral standards and practices in athletics and the governance of athletics; and
• Prudent, transparent stewardship that demonstrates value for the investment of fiscal and human resources.

Mission Statement

Athletics Ontario’s organizational mission is to: develop, promote and ensure competent delivery of programs and competitions in athletics for the participant’s enjoyment of the sport produce highly competitive provincial, national and international athletes; and contribute to the health, fitness, social development and well-being of all participants.