Greetings from those who make the Legion Nationals possible
Message from the Dominion President
Welcome to vibrant Calgary for the 47th annual Legion Nationals! This energetic city is the perfect location for these elite games for youth – for a second year.
Our 2025 Remembrance theme is the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. In the spirit of these games, it is important to take time to remember all those who served during that mission, and to thank those who continue to help maintain our freedoms at home and abroad.
These games are also a chance to learn about leadership and teamwork. With competitors from across our great country, you will also have a chance to learn more about the diverse regions of Canada.
Thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors, and to the full organizing team including our fantastic hosts in Calgary.
On behalf of everyone at the Legion’s Dominion Command, best wishes at the competition.
Have fun! Berkley Lawrence, Dominion PresidentThe Royal Canadian Legion
Message from the Sports Committee Chair
You’ve made it to the Legion Nationals - Congratulations!
I know that your family, your coaches, and communities have helped support you in so many ways so that you could be here. Now it’s your time to shine.
These are the only championships of their kind in Canada. The Legion is so proud to offer these games which allow hundreds of our country’s greatest under sixteen and under eighteen youth athletes to compete and grow.
Whatever your goals: a personal best, a medal, gaining experience for future national or international competitions – these games are an invaluable first step. They are also where you will have the chance to meet some great new friends.
On behalf of our 270,000 Legion members across Canada, good luck to each one of you.
Go for it! Trevor Jenvenne, Dominion Command Sports Committee ChairThe Royal Canadian Legion
A message from Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary
On behalf of Calgary City Council, I would like to wish everyone at the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championship a heartfelt welcome!
Calgary is a young, diverse, and dynamic city, you will find there is so much to see and do! While athletes and families will no doubt be focused on your competition, downtime can be spent easily exploring our city by vehicle, or by bike, scooter, or foot on our over 1,000 kilometers of trails.
Prince’s Island Park, Fish Creek Provincial Park (near Seven Chiefs Sportsplex) and Nose Hill Park are just a few of the many natural and developed park areas to enjoy, no matter the season. Or you can experience the Calgary Zoo, open year-round and situated right on the Bow River, WinSport where at this time of year you can experience the summer bobsleigh, monster zipline and downhill karting, or the turn-of-the-century adventure at Heritage Park Historical Village, including an impressive vintage auto collection.
My Council colleagues and I wish you a successful event and an unforgettable stay here in Calgary. Our sincere thanks to you for visiting Calgary and we invite you to come back again when you can stay longer!
Sincerely,
Jyoti Gondek Mayor of Calgary
A message from Alisha Reynolds, CEO, Tourism Calgary
Welcome to Calgary!
On behalf of all Calgarians, we welcome you to the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championship.
It is our privilege to work with Athletics Canada and to be your host city. Events like this help to drive Alberta’s visitor economy, and during your visit, we look forward to sharing all our city has to offer to make this an incredible experience for you.
Calgary is made up of energetic and diverse communities where unexpected possibilities exist around every corner. We hope you find time to experience some of Calgary’s must-visit attractions, celebrated cuisine, noteworthy neighbourhoods, iconic landmarks, and immersive cultural scene. If you are looking to stay active, Calgary has a multitude of outdoor opportunities to keep you busy, including the largest urban pathway system in North America and more than 8,000 hectares of parkland and natural areas.
For more information about things to see and do in the city, head to visitcalgary.com. We also encourage you to share your experiences, with us and with others, by tagging @TourismCalgary and #CaptureCalgary on your social posts.
To everyone involved in your event, we wish you success, friendship, and a memorable stay in Calgary.
Sincerely,
Alisha Reynolds
CEO
Tourism Calgary