(Victoria, BC – Feb 26, 2026) With the completion of 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the best athletes in world in their respective sports showcased their incredible talents on the world stage. For athletes to get to the levels needed to compete at the Olympic Games, countless hours of training and preparation is required. While specialization may…
(Victoria, BC – Feb 4, 2026) A key partner of Team Canada 2026, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) plays an essential role in supporting Canadian athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026. Through its network of five institutes and two centres covering every region of the country, COPSIN provides invaluable sport science,…
Congratulations to RBC Training Ground Future Olympians Victoria, B.C. (December 10, 2025) We are thrilled to congratulate the athletes named to the Top 35 RBC Training Ground Future Olympians, announced today by RBC Training Ground. This group represents an exceptional level of talent, dedication, and potential, and we are proud to have welcomed many of…
With 25 athletes – nearly double its population share – British Columbia cements its place as a powerhouse for Canada’s next generation of Olympians. Victoria, B.C. (October 21, 2025) — The stage is set for the 2025 RBC Training Ground National Final, taking place November 1 at the at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) grounds…
BC Public Service Employees (and Non-employees!), Donate Now to Support Canada’s Olympians & Paralympians! The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) is the Team Behind the Team for Canada’s elite athletes training here in B.C. https://youtu.be/A_rsmNFzq38 Canadian Olympic Medallist Marielle Thompson and Paralympic Medallist Mollie Jepsen, as well as CSI Pacific Chief Performance Officer, Trent…
TORONTO (September 2nd, 2025) – The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) applauds the Future of Sport in Canada Commission for their preliminary report and recommendations. The report focuses on building a robust sport system that is safe, inclusive, and athlete-centred, a system which COPSIN fully supports. As the trusted team behind Canada’s…
(Victoria, BC – May 14, 2025) The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COSPIN) warmly welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden as Secretary of State (Sport). These appointments come at a strategic…
(Victoria, BC – May 6, 2025) We’re excited to kick off the 2025 Canada Games Prep Series, presented by CSI Pacific and Team BC, with the first session held on May 1st, 2025. The panel, moderated by Canadian Olympian and CSI Pacific Communications Coordinator Celina Toth, brought together an incredible group of athletes to share…
CALGARY — The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) have received a major $860,000 grant to support a groundbreaking national project aimed at improving access to safe, high-quality, and better-fitting sport equipment for Para athletes across Canada. The project, titled Increasing accessibility to…
…home of the 1925 Stanley Cup-winning Victoria Cougars, the XV Commonwealth Games in 1994, UVic dynasties, lacrosse Shamrocks, and hundreds of Olympians recognized for its contributions to BC sport history, heritage and culture. VICTORIA, B.C. (Thursday, March 20th, 2025) – In a special announcement and celebratory reception at the Delta Hotels Marriott Ocean Pointe…