The 2026 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships will take place in Regina, Saskatchewan, from Wednesday, August 5 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Competition - Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9). The NL Legion Team will be selected at the Legion Provincial Championships on July 10 - July 12, 2026, at Pearlgate Track and Field Complex, Mount Pearl.
The Legion Youth Track & Field Championships offers competition in the U16 (age 15 and under) & U18 (age 16 - 17) categories. The Provincial Legion Command will send a combined team of up to 17 athletes to compete in the U16 and U18 categories.
To be considered for team selection, All Athletes MUST meet the following eligibility criteria:
Agree to pay a $75 TEAM FEE upon selection to the team.
Participate in the Legion Championships.
Attend the Provincial Meet Opening Ceremony.
Attend Provincial Meet Medal Presentations.
Team Application: Submit the Team Application Form (available soon). Apply before the end of the day on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
A photocopy of documents showing proof of age is required to be considered for selection. If team members cannot provide proof of age, alternates will be selected to travel to the National Meet!
General Points
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS - The Legion Provincial Team will depart from St. John’s International Airport on August 5. The team will return to St. John’s on the evening of August 11.
Selected team members are responsible for arranging and for the cost of transportation to and from the St. John’s airport, including meals and accommodations. Athletes are to arrive at the airport at the designated time set by the Legion Command.
The Legion Command will provide supervision for the duration of the trip.
For Legion Team selection, all athletes must meet the "Terms of Reference - Selection Criteria of Athletes" outlined by the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Track and Field Committee.