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 these athletes at our local RBC Training Ground qualifiers across British Columbia, all of which were hosted by the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) as part of the national COPSIN network, under the leadership of CSI Pacific employee, Andrew Latham, COPSIN Regional Coordinator.

CSI Pacific supported the delivery of the RBC Training Ground program across BC, hosting and facilitating testing events that provided athletes with access to high-performance environments and objective performance assessments. These events played a key role in identifying athletes with the potential to transition into Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic sport system.

Athletes from CSI Pacific–hosted qualifiers who were named to the Top 35 include:

Victoria Qualifier

  • Gavin Johnston

  • Adam Scott

  • Grant Simpson

  • Tyce Chappel

  • Thomas Boruta

  • Liam Hallett

Vancouver Qualifier

  • Drue Nooyen

  • Brooklyn Roddham

In addition, we would like to recognize Kate Kulig (Kelowna, BC), who participated as a virtual athlete this year and earned a place in the Top 35.

RBC Training Ground continues to play a vital role in identifying and supporting the next generation of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. CSI Pacific is proud to support this national initiative by delivering high-quality testing opportunities across British Columbia and connecting emerging talent to the high-performance pathway.

Congratulations to all selected athletes — we can’t wait to see what’s next on your journey to the podium.

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About RBC Training Ground: 

RBC Training Ground is a national talent identification and athlete funding program dedicated to finding and supporting Canada’s future Olympians. Working in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and national sport organizations, RBC Training Ground provides young athletes with the chance to be discovered and to earn funding for their training as they work towards Olympic success. 

https://www.rbctrainingground.ca/ 

About CSI Pacific: Powering Performance. Inspiring Excellence. 

Offering world-class Olympic and Paralympic training environments in Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (www.csipacific.ca) is committed to Powering Performance. Inspiring Excellence.

Working with national sport organizations and fueled by our national and provincial partners such as Sport Canada, viaSport, Own the Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Coaches Association of Canada, we are driven by our mantra to Collaborate. Serve. Innovate. 

Our team of sport science, sport medicine, coaching & life services experts provide leading-edge programs and services to athletes and coaches to ensure they have every advantage to win medals for Canada. 

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For more information, please contact: 

Andrew Latham 

Manager, Performance Pathways 

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific 
alatham@csipacific.ca 

 

Noah Wheelock 
Senior Manager, Communications & Operations 
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific 
250.220.2534 
nwheelock@csipacific.ca