The CTFL X NB Trials 2026 Information
The CTFL X NB Trials will be returning to Ottawa on June 27-28th as a part of the CTFL Finals Weekend. From Olympians to the nations best high schooler's, this is an event you do not want to miss.
What is "The Trials"
The Trials is another creation from the minds that brought the Canadian Track and Field League aimed to propel the sport forward in Canada. Taking inspiration from New Balance Nationals in the United States, The Trials is designed to create a fun and competitive event while infusing some of the major elements of the CTFL.
The Trials Spectator Information
Day 1 of The Trials is combined with the CTFL Finals. All athletes will receive four tickets included to watch the CTFL Finals and Day 1 of The Trials. If necessary, additional tickets can be purchased once they become available. Admission to Day 2 of The Trials is free. Parking is limited, as such please plan a head. Alternative parking can be found at Brookfield High School, Canada Post and Hog's Back Ridge Park.
Spectators are encouraged to cheer on athletes and their teams but please remain respectful towards all parties.
Athlete Information
Designed for athletes between the grades of 9-12, athletes born during or after 2008 will be allowed to compete in the second edition of The Trials. The event will take place on June 27 & 28th at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa, Ontario where numerous of Canada's best athletes will compete over the course of the weekend. Athletes that achieve the standards, as shown below, will be able to register for The Trials from April 18th to June 21st. Early bird pricing is available for all those who register prior to June 7th. Registration can be completed via Trackie.ca as of April 18th. Additionally, this year The Trials will host a maximum of 600 athletes. Please ensure you register as early as possible.
Once an athlete is registered, the draft process commences whereby current Canadian Track and Field League athletes will draft The Trials athletes onto their teams. Athletes who are drafted will represent that team on the day of The Trials. In addition, athletes who win the oldest grade category at The Trials will have the opportunity to compete as a CTFL athlete for their drafted team the following season. That athlete will be able to stay in the CTFL after their rookie season if they finish above the bottom five positions in their respective event.
What Athletes Receive
The aim of The Trials is for younger athletes to receive an opportunity to compete at a high level against the best in the nation for a chance at improving their marks, to attain standards, meet notable senior athletes and for a chance to sit on the podium. Included in the athlete registration, athletes will receive the following:
- Registration for an event
- The Trials New Balance Backpack
- Their Team's CTFL Singlet
- 4 CTFL Finals Tickets on June 27th
- Access to discounted New Balance (Spikes, Shoes & Clothing) and CTFL Items
In addition, the event will have a team of videographers and photographers ready to capture all of the athletes throughout the meet. Athletes captured by the content team will be able to access their photos and videos from our team for free.
Standards
The following graphics represent The Trials standards for the 2026 season. If athletes have achieved the A Standard by the time registration closes on June 21st, they will have their spot automatically reserved at The CTFL X New Balance Trials.
If athletes have yet to hit the A Standard but have achieved the B Standard, they will be on standby as to whether or not there is enough space for them at The Trials. An email will be sent out for all athletes who achieved the B standard by June 22nd to confirm if an athlete will be in The Trials. These emails will be sent out on a rolling basis based on proximity to the A Standard and the date of registration. As such, we recommend athletes register early in order to get an earlier response.
Important: All athletes will have an opportunity to update their seed times/marks from June 22nd-23rd.
Non-Hurdle & Throws Event Standards
Hurdle & Throws Standards
Process to Declare and Register
Registration will open on April 18th through Trackie.ca. Early bird registration will close on June 7th and regular registration will close June 21st. In the case an athlete improves their mark following registration, they will have the opportunity to submit a form to replace their previous mark with their new season's best from June 22nd to 23rd. An email will be sent out on the morning of June 22nd to all registered athletes who have achieved a standard in order to have the ability to update their seed marks.
The Trials & CTFL Finals Weekend
Every trials athletes will be invited to all CTFL Finals Weekend activities including the CTFL Finals on Saturday June 27th. This will be an opportunity for the next generation of athletes to watch and interact with some of Canada's top athletes in addition to a few international athletes that will make the trip to Ottawa.
Trials Athletes will be able to collect their backpack, team singlet, bib and other items at the New Balance Trials Party on the Saturday, 27th of June. The event will enable athletes to meet team Canada and CTFL athletes, listen to athlete panels, try on spikes and much more. Finally on the 27th & 28th, athletes will compete at The CTFL X NB Trials with the meet aiming to be completed by 6:00pm on the final night, June 28th.
