Two of the athletes named to the luge team for PyeongChang are closely tied to CSI Pacific. Reid Watts started with the CSI Pacific NextGen Institute program for Luge in 2011/12, our first season of talent develeopment programming. Under the close supervision of coach Matt McMurray (a CSI Pacific employee at the time), Reid started…
Parrot nabs top spot in Dew Tour’s Men’s Slopestyle for the first time of his career We are extremely proud to work closely with these athletes and Canada Snowboard in a variety of sport science disciplines. We are looking forward to seeing them take on the world in PyeongChang in February! Post courtesy Canada Snowboard…
post courtesy Canadian Olympic Committee TORONTO (December 5, 2017) – Below are the COC’s statements regarding the IOC decision on Russia’s participation at PyeongChang 2018: “We are encouraged and hopeful that the sanctions announced today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will bring forward positive change for clean and ethical sport. The COC has an…
Read the following, incredible story about Canadian Snowboarder Mark McMorris. Our Performance Services staff work closely with Canada Snowboard and with Mark on Strength & Conditioning, Physiology, Mental Performance & Nutrition, and are very proud to have played a small part in this amazing comeback. In particular, one of our Directors, Performance Solutions, Dr. Jeremy…
Victoria, BC – For more than a decade, Olympic rower Lindsay Jennerich benefited from the backing of local organizations partnered with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific to assist her needs as a high performance athlete. Devoted to the requirements to be one of the top competitors in her sport, Jennerich trained six days a week for…
Content courtesy of the Canadian Olympic Committee TORONTO (November 16, 2017) — The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) supports the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) decision to keep its head office in Montreal through 2031. In a meeting in Seoul in the Republic of Korea, WADA’s Foundation Board accepted the joint proposal from the Government of Quebec…
Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award Winners (L to R): CSI Pacific grad student Sam Blades (2nd), Tara Whitten (3rd), Jon Kolb (presenter; Director, Sport Science, Medicine & Innovation, Own the Podium), Cameron Gee (repeat 1st place finish), Anne Merklinger (presenter; CEO, Own The Podium) The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is extremely pleased to announce that…
This post courtesy of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Canadian Sport Institute Pacific staff collaborated with the CPC to help run this event on October 22, 2017. Click to find out more about our related Powering Podiums workshop regarding Parasport Synergies — VANCOUVER – The Richmond Oval hosted the first PARALYMPIAN SEARCH in B.C. on Sunday…
CALGARY – The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, announced today increased funding to the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP). The investment will increase annual funding by an additional $5 million for a total of $33 million, which represents an 18 percent increase. The cost associated with preparing and competing in international…
Victoria, BC – As part of the Coaches Week celebration across Canada, the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific has handed out a pair of grants recognizing the contributions of Advanced Coaching Diploma graduates who have worked with Team BC at the Canada Games. The Advanced Coaching Diploma / Team BC Canada Games Bursary recognizes the commitment…