Athletics East Track and Field Club

06/09/2026

Our team of amazing coaches at Athletics East continues to grow. Meet one of our newest additions, throws coach Fergus Porter.

We recently asked Fergus a few questions so our community could get to know him better. Read on for his answers.

And welcome to the coaching crew, Fergus. Thanks for your commitment to our athletes!
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Years coaching: 1

Favourite thing about your sport: The feeling you get when throwing stuff, especially when it goes far.

Why you coach: I coach because It’s a way for me to give back to the sport which has given me so much. Through coaching, I am able to provide athletes with the opportunity to try throwing and the guidance to help them really get a feel for it.

Clubs or teams you competed with yourself: Saint Mary’s University Track & Field

Biggest accomplishment in your sport: Being able to turn a passion for throwing into an opportunity to pursue a university education.

Biggest challenge you faced in your sport: Figuring out how best to balance work and school with sport each semester.

Other sports you play or have played: 4-H Tug-of-war

Day job: Student Bar Manager at the Gorsebrook Lounge, Door Attendant/Server assistant/Server at the Lower Deck

Hobbies outside of sport: Grilling on the BBQ

Favourite movie or show: Roadhouse (1989)

If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be: Steak

06/09/2026

Some great pics by Images by Paul Morris from last weekend’s Grit Open! Much thanks for hosting a wonderful meet, Grit Athletics Dartmouth!

06/04/2026

The National Track & Field Tour is a premier domestic high-performance competition circuit hosted by Athletics Canada. It provides top-tier competitive environments where athletes can earn World Athletics Ranking points, secure international championship standards, and deliver big performances in front of Canadian fans.

We’re super proud that there are several Athletics East athletes competing in National Track & Field Tour events this year, including:
- Maggie Smith
- Zoe Fullarton
- Cara MacDonald
- Cat Kennedy
- Tobi Oshikoya
- Zachary James
- Dan Lord
- Timothy Brennan
- Lukas Rudaitis
- Alex Rogers

They took to the track and field at the Bob Vigars Classic in London, ON on May 31 and at the Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival in Guelph, ON on June 3, and have had some impressive results to date!

06/02/2026

It might have been a little chilly and a little windy, but that didn’t stop Athletics East athletes from absolutely crushing it at SSNS provincials last weekend!

So many podium placements and PBs to celebrate - a huge congratulations to all! And a big thanks to the supporters (coaches, parents and friends) who make moments like these possible (plus spent hours shivering on the sidelines this year, still with smiles on their faces).

Check out the full school provincials results on the SSNS website:
https://sites.google.com/gnspes.ca/nssaf/sports/track-field

To our graduating senior athletes: we couldn’t be more proud of all you’ve accomplished. Thanks for the impact you had on our club. We’ll be watching as you take those next steps in your athletic journey.

And there’s plenty more competition to come this season for all. No doubt even more PBs will be achieved in the sunshine.☀️

05/27/2026

The is fantastic news! Congratulations on a wonderful new initiative and partnership Athletics Nova Scotia and Stewart McKelvey!

Athletics Nova Scotia Partners with Stewart McKelvey to Remove Barriers for Youth Athletes Across the Province! Read the full press release here: https://athleticsnovascotia.ca/news/athletics-nova-scotia-partners-stewart-mckelvey-remove-barriers-youth-athletes-across-province

Stewart McKelvey Law Firm

05/26/2026

From new meet records (!!!) and breakthrough PBs to podium sweeps, Athletics East athletes showed up BIG at recent SSNS meets.

Our athletes claimed 78 qualifying placements at regional meets, including:
- 25 1st place finishes
- 18 2nd place finishes
- 18 3rd place finishes
- 17 4th place finishes
With 36 more AE athletes finishing in the top 5 to 10. And a pile of relay wins too.

Among these winners were TWO meet record breakers (Western Region):
- Alayah Budgell in the intermediate girls 200m
- Serena Sonnichsen in the senior girls 100m hurdles

We’re super proud of every performance!

And now it’s time for the final stage.

Best of luck to every Athletics East athlete competing at provincials in Halifax on May 29 and 30.

05/23/2026

It’s a big weekend for track and field in Nova Scotia!
- Regional SSNS meets continue. Good luck, all.
- Athletics NS is hosting a track and field “try it” event at the CGC - come see us.
- The Cabot Trail Relay is back with many Athletics East alum set to run today and tomorrow.
- Some of the region’s fastest collegiate 800m runners will showcase that speed on the track in Windsor.
Come check it all out and cheer on our amazing NS athletes!

05/20/2026

This awesome track and field try-it opportunity is coming up this Saturday!
Hope to see you there!

Join Athletics Nova Scotia, Grit Athletics, Pace Athletics and Athletics East for a Try It Track and Field event on May 23 at Canada Games Centre in Halifax. This is a free event for ages 8-14 plus their families. Designed to promote inclusivity and community engagement, these events target underrepresented populations, particularly newcomers to Canada and athletes with disabilities, while welcoming participation from all walks of life.

Funded by Athletics Canada and the Government of Canada. Pre-register here: https://www.trackie.com/.../athletics-ns.../1036924/

05/11/2026

The SSNS track season officially begins with district meets this week. Wishing our athletes lots of PBs and proud moments!

05/07/2026

A great opportunity to try track and field!

Join Athletics Nova Scotia, Grit Athletics, Pace Athletics and Athletics East for a Try It Track and Field event on May 23 at Canada Games Centre in Halifax. This is a free event for ages 8-14 plus their families. Designed to promote inclusivity and community engagement, these events target underrepresented populations, particularly newcomers to Canada and athletes with disabilities, while welcoming participation from all walks of life.

Funded by Athletics Canada and the Government of Canada. Pre-register here: https://www.trackie.com/event/athletics-ns-athletics-for-all-try-it-event/1036924/