April 27, 2024

Winnipeg Optimist Athletics

As this year grows old, we look forward to pushing ourselves ever faster, ever further, and ever higher, indoor then out.

Entry Fees

Event Entry Fees

  • Local Competitions: WOA will cover 100% of all local meet entry fees (approximately $10-$15/event) for track and field and cross country events which are sanctioned/approved by WOA or recognized organizing societies. Does not include road races or out of town entry fees, other than National Championships (see below).
  • National Championships (i.e. Junior/Senior/Cross Country/Legions): entry fees are very high (approximately $50 – 60 per event), compared to regular competitions (ranging from $10 – $15 per event).
    • For full member athletes (October 2020 to September 2021), WOA will cover 50% of cost of entry fees for up to three individual events at national championships each fiscal year.
    • For summer member athletes (March 15 – September 2021), WOA will cover 50% of cost of entry fee for one individual event at national championships each fiscal year.
    • Summer member athletes (March 15 – September 2021) will not be eligible for performance awards or free membership based on placing at national championships. Larry Switzer – Wayne McMahon Scholarship (at University of Manitoba)