Boiling Point Track Classic
Saturday, July 6th, 2013
Terry Fox Athletic Complex
Ottawa ON

Heats (1pm - 5pm)
Finals (6:30pm - 9:30pm)

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I would like to welcome you to the online home of the Boiling Point Track Classic! This site is an easy and  resourceful tool for athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, sponsors, media outlets and fans alike. I'm confident you will find this site informative and easy to use.

Boiling Point 2013, the premier athletics competition in Canada for athletes with a physical disability, will be contested on the evening of Saturday, July 6th, 2013. In our first six years athletes and coaches from 15 different nations have given their praise for our organization and hospitality. Combined with the 7 World Records that have been broken during competition here since 2007, it’s easy to understand how Boiling Point has cemented itself as a Global leader within the international calendar of Para-athletics competitions. 

We here at Boiling Point continue to strive to host the ultimate showcase of our great sport. The fact that over 60 Paralympic medals have been won by athletes that have previously competed at Boiling Point alone is outstanding. The addition of our focus on coaching education and having the coaches of 10 World Record holders that have either attended or presented at the Boiling Point Coaches Symposium clearly demonstrates we are meeting our objective!

It brings me great pleasure to know that athletes from all classifications feel welcome and have competed at Boiling Point over the years. This is NOT simply a competition for wheelchair athletes alone. I also take great pride in the fact that in 2012 we were again able to have both the Men's & Women's shot put events contested for prize money!

I couldn't be happier with my Organizing Committee and their tireless efforts to bring this event to life. On behalf of that committee I would like to thank our partners, sponsors and volunteers who have believed in our vision and made the Boiling Point Track Classic a reality.

See you in July!

Jeff May
President & CEO

14 Time World Record Holder Holmes to test Boiling Point
Thursday, June 13 2013

April Holmes (pictured center) leads the way in the 100m at the 2012 Boiling Point Track Classic Three time Paralympic Medalist, two time World Champion and 14 time World Record Holder, American April Holmes has confirmed to compete at the 2013 Boiling Point Track Classic. Always a fan favorite, 2013 will mark Holmes fifth time competing at Boiling Point and she has won the 100m prize money event in all four of her previous attempts. Ho...

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Mental Toughness Survey
Wednesday, June 12 2013

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS OF ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY? Not much... That's why we are asking you to complete the SHORT online questionnaire on mental toughness. All it takes is 10- 15 minutes and you are advancing research in Para sport. Please follow the link below to participate in this study- it only takes a few minutes and your time is greatly appreciated http://uwindsor.fluidsurveys.com/s/mtimagery/ *Must be 1...

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Accommodation Information
Thursday, June 6 2013

The meet hotel for the 2013 Boiling Point Track Classic will be Prescott House at Carleton University, 1233 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON, K1S 5B6. Once on campus Prescott House is on Campus Ave and Library Road. This suite style residence is very similar to the rooms you have become accustomed to at Alumni Hall in Windsor. To view a campus map of the Carleton University click here. To see the floor plan and some in suite pictures click here....

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Classification Information
Thursday, May 30 2013

Athletes are required to pre-register for classification and arrive ready for classification on July 5. A classification schedule will be communicated following the June 28 entry deadline.   Athletics Canada Membership: All athletes must be a member of your provincial Athletics Branch in order to be eligible for National classification. This membership will give you an Athletics Canada membership number.  If you do not have a current...

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April Holmes (USA) Event: T44, 100m 200m 14 Time World Record Holder 3 Time Paralympic Medalist 2 Time World Champion

Virginia McLachlan (CAN) Event: T35 100m 200m Currently ranked #2 in the World (100m & 200m) America's Region & Canadian Record holder (100m & 200m) 2012 Paralympic Games Double Bronze Medalist (100m & 200m)

Shirley Reilly (USA) Event: T53, 400m, 800m, 1500, 5000m 2012 Paralympic Gold, Silver & Bronze medalist 3 Time Paralympian 2012 Boston Marathon Champion

Kyle Pettey (CAN) Event: F34 Shot Put Currently ranked #5 in the World 3 time Paralympic medalist Former World Record holder