For the 11th year running, Western University will host Indigenous youth from across Southwestern Ontario for the annual Track and Field Day on Wednesday, February 17 at the Thompson Recreation Centre.

Nearly 200 Indigenous youth ages 12-14 are expected to attend the event facilitated by Western’s Indigenous Services, in partnership with Sports and Recreation Services, both part of the Student Experience portfolio.

Track and Field Day gives students the opportunity to experience Western’s campus, tour the athletic facilities, meet current Indigenous students, and take part in track and field activities facilitated by Western Mustang varsity athletes.

This year’s activities will include shot put, high jump, relay racing, triple jump, long jump, and more, and seeks to foster healthy living for local Indigenous youth. The event is a small piece of the Youth Outreach Program which includes Mini-University in July and Indigenous Awareness Week, March 7-13, 2016.

To learn more about Western’s Track and Field Day, please visit indigenous.uwo.ca or contact Youth Outreach Coordinator Amanda Myers at 519 661-2111 ext. 86423.

For more information, please contact:

Jeff Renaud
Senior Media Relations Officer
519-661-2111 ext. 85165
jrenaud9@uwo.ca
@jeffrenaud99