As a member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, we are defined here in British Columbia by our commitment to Powering Performance and Inspiring Excellence. As part of that, we certainly put the good health and safety of Canada’s athletes, coaches, sport scientists, employees, sport partners, community supporters, and everyone in the…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) As of March 21 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 285,000 globally, with approximately 91,000 recovered and over 11,800 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe (with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit) and Iran. The USA has also reported…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) As of March 19 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 220,000 globally, with approximately 85,000 recovered and over 9,000 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit. There are 171 countries reporting cases. Of…
After thorough discussion with our senior leadership team and following the recommendations of the government and in consultation with our Chief Medical Officer, we have decided to completely shut all our campuses (Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler) effective 5pm this afternoon, March 17. This is a change from Monday’s update in which some operations would continue at…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) As of March 17 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 183,000 globally, with approximately 80,000 recovered and over 7,100 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit. There are 161 countries reporting cases. The…
Due to COVID-19, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific has chosen to reduce operations across all three campuses (Victoria, Vancouver & Whistler) effective immediately. This decision was not taken lightly has come after discussion and consultation with CSI Pacific’s leadership team and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paddy McCluskey. CSI Pacific is working with government guidelines to increase…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) There are over 162,410 cases worldwide, 5,985 deaths and over 75,000 recovered. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit. There are 141 countries reporting cases. The WHO has declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. In Canada the numbers…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: At this point there are over 134,824 cases worldwide, 4,284 deaths and over 70,000 recovered. There are 123 countries reporting cases. The WHO has declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. In Canada the numbers remain small at 157 cases and one death and now 9 recovered. The risk level remains low…
After monitoring the risks associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus), RBC Training Ground has decided to suspend the six remaining 2020 RBC Training Ground qualifying events taking place in Winnipeg, Montreal, Edmonton, Fredericton, Saskatoon and Vancouver. While this was an incredibly difficult decision to make, the health and wellness of everyone involved in RBC Training Ground remains…
version français ci-dessous UPDATE #2 | 11 March 2020 Advisory on COVID-19 SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: At this point there are over 121,000 cases worldwide, 4,373 deaths and over 65,000 recovered. Some European countries and the US have had increased new cases in the last week. The US presently does not…