OTTAWA – This coming Saturday, May 14th, four Canadian communities will host HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games Day in Canada events. Hershey’s Track & Field Games Day in Canada selected events are targeted at youth aged participants and younger, typically hosted as part of a school or club event. Hershey’s Track & Field Games is the largest youth activity program of its kind in North America and provides an entry point to sport and recreation through running, jumping and throwing.
| National Events | ||
| Jumpstart Academy Play Day | May 14 | Surrey, BC |
| Peace Country Classic / Grande Prairie Hershey Meet | May 14 | Grande Prairie, AB |
| Compétition Hershey’s | May 14 | Ste-Foy, QC |
| In Our City Hershey Qualifier | May 14 | Toronto, ON |
Each selected national event has been provided with a Promotional & Event Kit, they will also enter a draw with a chance at winning a $1,000 grant towards the support of grassroots athletics in their community.
The national athletics celebration was created as a way to raise awareness and participation in both the HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games program and grassroots athletics.
