For more information, requirements, forms and appendices, visit the Athletics Canada website HERE.
Important Dates (Olympic Athletes)
- January 1 - May 29, 2016: QUALIFYING PERIOD - Marathon and 50km Race Walk
- January 1 - July 10, 2016: QUALIFYING PERIOD - 10,000m, 20km Race Walk and Combined Events
- May 1 - July 10, 2016: QUALIFYING PERIOD for all other Events
- March 1, 2016: Competitive Readiness Plans due for athletes attaining Qualifying Standard
- May 29, 2016: Athlete Declaration Deadline for Marathon & 50 km RW (Online Form)
- July 7 - 10, 2016: Selection Trials (Canadian Championships) - Edmonton, AB
- July 10, 2016: Athlete Declaration Deadline (Exception Marathon and 50km RW) (Online Form)
- July 11, 2016: Final Nomination
- July 17, 2016: Training and Competition Plan DUE
- July 29 - Aug 9, 2016: Final Preparation Camp (Brazil)
- Aug 12 - Aug 21, 2016: Athletics Competition (Brazil)
Important Dates (Paralympic Athletes)
- January 1 - July 24, 2016: QUALIFYING PERIOD
- January 1 - July 1, 2016: QUALIFYING PERIOD - Marathon
- July 24, 2016: Final Declaration Deadline
- TBD: IPC Quota Allocation
- July 25, 2016: Team Nomination Date
- TBD: Final Preparation Camp (Brazil)
- Sept 8 - Sept 18, 2016: Athletics Competition (Brazil)