Cruisers Classic

The Cruisers Classic is a Para Athletics meet (track & field) held twice a year - the first weekend in May and in early Fall. The meets are focused on providing the opportunity for para athletes from across the province to compete in an AO sanctioned competition that ensures the facility and officials are equiped to support all para athletics disciplines. While focused on supporting para athletes, able-bodied competitors are welcome to compete as well.



2025 Cruisers Classic & Para Athletics Clinic:

May 3rd - Clinic

May 4th - Competition

Regular registration deadline: Tuesday, April 29th @ 11:59pm


JUMP TO: Try It || Schedule || Tech Package || Location || Results


2025 Cruisers Classic & Para Athletics Clinic - May 3rd and 4th, 2025
**RAIN OR SHINE**

Our meet will be held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre, located at York University (see below for map)

May 3rd - Clinic

The Para Athletics Clinic will be held on May 3rd from 9:00am – 4:00pm. The session (included with the meet registration for para athletes) will include a morning and afternoon training session for athletes, as well as a Try It event for brand new participants from 11:30am – 1:30pm.
All participants of the para athletics clinic will be provided with lunch.
For more information on the clinic, please contact Lisa Myers at paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com.

May 4th - Competition

See Technical information & registration below.

HOW TO ENTER / REGISTER:

All athletes must register through Trackie by Tuesday, April 29th @ 11:59pm. Late registration deadline is Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59pm – no additional entries will be accepted after this deadline. No cash payment accepted. There are no entry standards for this event. Any registration inquiries after the deadline should be directed to Lisa Myers at paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com. Registration/entry forms must be completed ONLINE for each participant at: www.trackie.com/event/2025-CruisersClassic16488.

**Able-bodied runners are asked to register in the “Open” category.
**Able-bodied throwers are asked to register in the age category aligned with the implement weight they are throwing.


Try It

Our annual Para Athletics Try It event on the first weekend in May is back! This year's session will be held on May 3rd from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Toronto Track & Field Centre. This event is free, no experience is necessary, all ages are welcome, and all equipment will be provided. While we will prioritize individuals with a disability in trying the events first, friends and family members are more than welcome to join and try as well! The Try It sessions will be facilitated by knowledgeable event coaches and Cruisers athletes, including Paralympians!

TRY-IT REGISTRATION


Information on the Try It, including the registration link, is below. If interested in attending, please register by April 30th. If you have any questions regarding the event or Cruisers Sports in general, please contact our Director of Para Athletics Lisa Myers at paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com.


Cruisers Sports Para Athletics Try It Session

Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Toronto Track & Field Centre (231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York ON, M7A 2C5) See map below
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/uLUKFxyTPryyF3EWA
Registration Deadline: April 30th
Questions? Contact Lisa Myers at paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com 


Entry Fees


Cruisers Sports Athletes:
Meet entry fees are included as part of club membership. Please select "cheque" or “on-site” option to complete meet registration if you are a Cruisers Sports member.


All other athletes:
Cost is $25.00 flat fee per athlete (late entry is $50.00 flat fee). This fee includes access to the training sessions for para athletes as part of the Para Athletics Clinic on Saturday, May 3rd.



Event Inquiries


Local Organizing Committee: Cruisers Sports
Contact Name: Lisa Myers
Email: paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com
Cell: 604-619-7766



On-site Medical Support

First Aid Attendant will be available on-site for minor injuries. The closest hospital is Humber River Hospital (1235 Wilson Avenue).



Approved By

World Para Athletics (WPA) / Athletics Ontario (AO) / Athletics Canada (AC)

CLASSIFICATION

A National Classification opportunity will be available for athletes with physical impairments that are vying for selection at the upcoming 2025 Canada Summer Games. Athletes looking to be classified must meet the Athletics Canada National Classification Guidelines.

Classification Registration: Early bird registration is open until April 11th.
Late registration: (between April 11th & April 18th) will be subject to a $50 registration fee.

Final paperwork, as requested by AC’s Lead of Classification, will be required by April 18th. Athletes must register for the Cruisers Classic competition on Sunday, May 4th in an event corresponding to their classification. Athletes must be present and available at the Toronto Track and Field Centre all day on both Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th, 2025. A limited number of spots will be available, and priority will be given to athletes looking to be selected for Canada Summer Games.
Classification Registration form: https://athletics.ca/machform/view.php?id=243828.
Please direct any classification questions to classification@athletics.ca.


SPORTS CLASSES / EVENTS AVAILABLE

  • Para Events: T/F11-13, T/F 20, T32-38 and F31-38, F40-41, T/F42-46, T51-54 and F51-57, T/F61-64
    100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Club Throw, Long Jump, 100m & 200m Mixed Frame Running Race
  • Able-Bodied Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Long Jump

ON SITE REGISTRATION

Athletes who attend the para athletics clinic on Saturday, May 3rd will be able to pick up their registration package during that session. Day of registration package pick up starts on site at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 4th.


STADIUM WARM-UP / PRACTICE SESSIONS

Sunday, May 4th at 8:30 am onwards


OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SPECIFICATION

  • 8-lane, 400m Olympic regulation track (synthetic rubberized material surface) with two 125m sprint and hurdle runways
  • Full complement of facilities for pole vault, high jump, triple and long jump, javelin, shot put, discus, hammer throw, weight throw, hurdles and steeple chase

TIMING/MEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

LYNX Pad


EQUIPMENT

  • Starting Blocks will be provided.
  • Throwing implements will be provided for para events only – all able-bodied athletes must bring their personal implements for this event. Personal implements must be weighed prior to competition. Weigh-in will be conducted at the event site at the check in desk. Please allow extra time for weigh-in prior to your event start time.

RULES

IAAF and World Para Athletics (WPA)


Schedule

Below is the schedule for May 4th, 2025 -- Cruisers Classic Meet.

START LISTS: Heats (only) will be seeded by time regardless of category (ie. Disability class or open)
MARSHALLING
Track: Athletes are to report to the start line.
Field: Athletes are to report to event site 30 minutes prior to start of event.


This schedule is FINAL as of May 1st, 2025



Tech Package

Technical Information Package

Please click on the PDF for our Technical Information Package



Locations

TRACK LOCATION

Toronto Track and Field Centre

231 Ian MacDonald Blvd
North York, ON
M7A 2C5

Located at next to Pioneer Village subway/TTC station.
ONLY PAID PARKING See page 3 in Tech Package).



2025 Supports


Results

Outcomes - National Classification (May 03-04)

Please click on the PDF for the results

2025 Cruisers Classic #1 (May 4)

Please click on the PDF for the results



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