Moncton 2010

The city of Moncton was awarded the IAAF World Junior Championships in March 2006. Since then, Moncton 2010 has been working hard toward creating the best Junior Championships ever. By the time the Championships arrive in July, 2500 volunteers will be involved, including 500 members of the Local Organizing Committee responsible for planning.

This will be the biggest sporting event ever in Atlantic Canada and one of the biggest international gatherings the region has ever seen. Athletes, coaches and officials representing 170 IAAF member federations will visit Moncton for the event. Moncton 2010 looks forward to showcasing the region’s unique cultural character and ability to host world-class events.

Hosting the IAAF World Junior Championships will truly be a community effort. Moncton 2010 aims to create a legacy of citizen participation. The Championships provide a fantastic opportunity for the community to further develop their skills in hosting major events. In planning and carrying out the event, Moncton 2010 will involve both major linguistic communities, various businesses, sporting, cultural and ethno-cultural organizations, as well as other surrounding communities including Dieppe, Riverview, Shediac and Sackville.