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Vancouver, BC – BC Rugby is delighted to announce the return of the BC Bears Senior Men’s XVs Program, with the team set to compete at the 2023 Coast-to-Coast Cup Competition in Halifax this June.

The Province of British Columbia has a rich rugby history and has been represented by Provincial Teams, now known as the BC Bears, for well over a century. Through the years, BC Rugby Senior Provincial Teams have toured, hosted, and played some of the world biggest and best Rugby teams including Australia, New Zealand, England, and the British & Irish Lions.

Now overseen by BC Rugby Technical Director John Tait, the BC Bears Senior Men’s XVs Program is embarking on a new era under the leadership of Head Coach Curry Hitchborn (UBC Thunderbirds) and Assistant Coaches Phil Mack (Pacific Pride), Jake Ilnicki (Williams Lake Rustlers) and Christian Esterhuizen (Meraloma RFC), with the aim of revitalizing and improving the pathway between Provincial Representative Rugby and the Canadian National Team, and enhancing the experience for all BC athletes. Coaches will work closely with the BC Bears U19 Men’s Program and U19 Head Coach Graham Turner to identify and develop future talent for Senior programs, while focusing on identifying talent from all areas of the province to strengthen the relationship between regions.The journey begins with preparation for the 2023 Coast-to-Coast Cup Competition in Halifax, taking place on June 17-20.BC Bears Coaches will continue to scout Senior Club and Regional Competitions throughout the province, and keep a close eye across all leagues in the Lower Mainland, Island and Interior regions. Engaging with Club Programs throughout BC remains both a vital and valuable step in the identification process.Athletes can also attend one of several planned Talent Identification and Development Sessions hosted across the province throughout April and May. Athletes are only required to attend one session, and all athletes must pre-register for the session they wish to attend.More information on BC Bears Selection Policies can be found here.

“The BC Bears Senior Men’s Program is about giving BC’s ambitious young Rugby players a platform to perform, and to showcase the quality of our athletes and the Rugby that is played here in this province. The aim of the program is to build the BC Bears Senior Men’s team into attractive opposition for not only Canada’s own National Programs, but also for other nations and professional teams looking for a quality challenge. The Coast-to-Coast Cup is a starting point of bigger tours and games to come; we want BC Rugby to be seen as an attractive touring destination for professional teams, as well as touring with the Bears to top Rugby destinations and showing what BC players are capable of.” BC Rugby Technical Director John Tait

“The province-wide work gone into developing Programs where players can be identified has not gone unnoticed. We are not restricting identification to specific areas but rather casting a wide net that will capture what this province has produced across all leagues. We are not building a team for one quick tour: there is a plan in place to attract, develop and maintain identified players for a more fulsome program that will enable higher level games not just here in Canada but also abroad.” BC Bears Senior Men’s Head Coach Curry Hitchborn

Identification Sessions will take place on the following dates/locations:MAINLANDApril 16 – Capilano Rugby Club – 12:00pm-2:00pmApril 23 – Capilano Rugby Club – 3:30pm-5:30pmMay 7 – Capilano Rugby Club – 12:00pm-2:00pmISLANDApril 16 – Westshore RFC – 12:00pm-2:00pmApril 23 – Westshore RFC – 12:00pm-2:00pmMay 7 – Westshore RFC – 12:00pm-2:00pmCOMBINED SESSIONSMay 14 – Capilano RFC – 1:00pm-4:00pm (TBC)May 21 – Capilano RFC – 1:00pm-4:00pm (TBC – by invite only)INTERIORMay 27 – Williams Lake Rugby Club – 4:00pm-6:00pmMay 14 and May 21 training sessions will combine Island and Mainland athletes, with the May 21 session being invite only. A Blue vs. Gold match will then take place on June 2 (location TBD) with the final BC Bears Senior Men’s team selection announcement set for June 4.The team will travel to Halifax on June 14, arriving on June 15, ahead of the 2023 Coast-to-Coast Cup Competition on June 17-20.The BC Bears Senior Men’s XVs team will wear playing kit manufactured and supplied by X-Treme Sports Gear, the official kit supplier to BC Rugby, for the 2023 season. The kit features the logo of primary program sponsor ONNI on the right chest.  

About BC Rugby  The British Columbia Rugby Union, commonly known as BC Rugby, is the governing body for Rugby in British Columbia and is a Provincial Union of Rugby Canada, the national governing body. Representing over 6,000 individuals registered through around 60 Member Clubs and Associations across the Province, BC Rugby leads and manages the sport with the aim to grow participation and develop excellence in all games of Rugby and in all facets of the sport. Web: www.bcrugby.comSocial: @bcrugbyunionAbout X-Treme Sports GearX-treme Sports Gear is a Canadian-owned company that has been serving the sporting community for 15 years with its custom designed gear for both on and off the field. It is an industry leader in technical development and innovative design and specialises in designing and manufacturing apparel for most major sports.About OnniFor over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Onni has constructed over 15,000 new homes, owns and manages more than 11,200 rental apartments, built more than 18.4 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and has an additional 28 million square feet of space in different phases of development. Employing thousands of people across North America, Onni is one of the continent’s largest and most established developers of real estate and is the primary sponsor to the BC Rugby Men’s Premier League and BC Bears Senior Men’s XVs Provincial Representative Team.–30– For more information, please contact: BC RugbyRob Bartlett, Director of Marketing and PartnershipsTel: 604-737-3065 ext. 1003rbartlett@bcrugby.com

May 5, 2020 – The Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG) is committed to sharing relevant knowledge to sport leaders using a variety of mediums including newsletters, webinars, workshops, keynotes, educational sessions and blogs. In her most recent blog, Dina Bell-Laroche shares a different way for sport leaders to consider ‘carrying grief and loss stories’. This blog outlines some of the myths surrounding grief and loss and some recommended healthy and healing practices to normalize what we might be experiencing, given today’s uncertain environment.

The Sport Law & Strategy Group has been providing strategic insight to the Canadian sport community since 1992. We are accessible, affordable, and highly skilled, bringing unparallel experience and common sense to every project.

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For more information please contact Dina Bell-Laroche at 613.591.1246 or DBL@sportlaw.ca

Coaching modules are now available at a discount
 
The VC Coaching Centre is the gateway to coaching development resources including NCCP course registration, evaluation tools, and e-learning modules. The VCCC also links directly to the Coaching Association of Canada Locker (The Locker) to track coach education and progress. Get started now with discounted courses or continue your professional development journey!
 
Volleyball Canada is offering Foundations of Volleyball and Elementary Volleyball for 50% off the regular price from May 1 to June 30, 2020.
 
Foundations of Volleyball is a great addition to all volleyball coaches’ knowledge bank. While the module is a pre-requisite for the National Coaching Certification Program Workshops (Development and Advanced Development) and the current Coach Certification policy, it is an excellent resource for providing a safe, quality environment for all athletes. The program can be completed in four to six hours.
 
Register: https://coach.volleyball.ca/
Fee: $44.50
 
The Elementary Volleyball Leader course is designed for elementary school teachers delivering physical education curriculum for grades one to six. The course is also beneficial for community centres and clubs looking for a program that develops physical literacy through volleyball. The module includes two to four hours of interactive exercises, video demonstrations, unit plans, a teacher guide with sample lesson plans and assessments, and five professional development (PD) points for NCCP certified coaches. Coaches who complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) pathway will achieve the status of “Trained” Elementary Volleyball Leader. This module can be completed in 60 to 90 minutes
 
Register: https://coach.volleyball.ca/
Fee: $29.50
 

Safe Sport reminder: The safe sport module is a free, 90-minute eLearning module that gives all participants the tools to recognize, address, and prevent maltreatment in sport. The module aligns with the principles of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport and meets Sport Canada requirements for Safe Sport education. Volleyball Canada is requiring that all individuals involved with the sport across the country take the new safe sport training module.
 
Visit the CAC safe sport training site for more info: https://safesport.coach.ca/
 
Additional resources (fees may apply).   

https://sportforlife-sportpourlavie.ca/catalog.php 
https://www.respectgroupinc.com/keeping-girls-in-sport/ 
https://coach.ca/nccp-multi-sport-training-modules

·        For more info on coaching resources, contact:
coaching@volleyball.ca

Ottawa, May 1, 2020 – Canada Artistic Swimming is proud to announce that Saskatoon has been selected as the host city for its 2021 National Qualifier.

The event will be held at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on March 22-28, 2021. Hosted in partnership with Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming and the Saskatoon Aqualenes, the event is scheduled to welcome over 450 athletes from across Canada.

Canada Artistic Swimming’s National Qualifier is the largest competition on the national calendar, welcoming athletes in the 13-15, junior and senior age groups looking to qualify for the year-end National Championships. In addition, the competition serves as part of the national high performance talent identification process, with top athletes being evaluated by experts throughout the week.

This will mark the first time in seven years that Canada Artistic Swimming stages an event in Saskatchewan, after it welcomed its Open Championships (the Canadian Championships for the junior and senior age groups) at Saskatoon’s Shaw Centre in 2014. Opened in 2009, the internationally-recognized venue features a 10-lane 50m pool that is at least 3m deep over its entire length, making it particularly well-suited for artistic swimming. Ideally located close to the airport and multiple accommodation options, the venue boasts an experienced hosting staff.

Kathleen Reynolds, Executive Director at Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming (SAS), is very proud that Saskatchewan was chosen to host the 2021 National Qualifier Event in Saskatoon. 

“We’d like to congratulate the Saskatoon Aqualenes for their successful bid – we’re proud to have such dedicated volunteers in Saskatoon and throughout all our clubs in Saskatchewan. Together, we look forward to making this a memorable event for all!”

“It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Saskatoon Aqualenes, in partnership with Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming, will host next year’s National  Qualifier,” stated Jennifer Friedt, President of the Saskatoon Aqualenes Artistic Swimming Club. “We’re thrilled to host athletes, coaches and officials from across the country and come together to celebrate this amazing sport. Saskatoon is one of Saskatchewan’s most beautiful cities and our Prairie Hospitality is second to none! See you all in March 2021!”

The City of Saskatoon, through its Sports Tourism bureau, has also committed to support the event. “Saskatoon Sports Tourism is happy to work with the Canada Artistic Swimming to host the National Artistic Swimming Qualifier in March 2021 in Saskatoon,” said Brad Peters, Managing Director of Saskatoon Sports Tourism. “Our mandate is to work with sport organizations of all kinds to bring events like this to our community, and we are confident that this event will appeal to a wide variety of visitors and residents alike.”

The competition will also be the first national event held in 2 years, as the 2020 competitions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re very enthusiastic about going back to Saskatoon who has hosted great events for CAS previously.” said Canada Artistic Swimming president Judi Enns Bradette. “And we’re especially happy today to announce a return to national competition for our community. We can’t wait to see the talented artistic swimmers from our clubs back in action again!”

More information about the event can be found at artisticswimming.ca/qualifier2021

About Canada Artistic Swimming

Canada Artistic Swimming is an organization that fosters the pursuit of excellence while developing athletes, citizens, and ambassadors of the sport of artistic swimming at all levels. From its 1924 beginnings in Montréal, artistic swimming has been actively pursued by more than 70 countries worldwide. Canada proudly ranks among the best of these nations.

For further information, visit Canada Artistic Swimming’s Website at www.artisticswimming.ca or follow Canada Artistic Swimming on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

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For information:Stéphane Côté
Events & Communications Director
Canada Artistic Swimming
stephane@artisticswimming.ca
418.420.2125

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) and the Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) are seeking nominations for individuals to fill a vacant position on the RCA Board of Directors – Provincial Director.

The Provincial Director is the Chair of PAC, reports on PAC activities to the RCA Board, attends meetings in person and via conference call, and is expected to fulfill all the fiduciary and governance responsibilities of a full member of the RCA Board.

PROVINCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meetings:
PAC members attend regular conference calls (approximately eight per year) and also meet in person, including at the RCA National Conference in January.

Mandate:
The PAC is a committee of RCA, duly constituted under its by-laws, responsible for maintaining effective communication between and among Provincial Rowing Associations (PRAs) and RCA, for the sharing of issues, and for acting as a sound board for committees and the Board of RCA on matters of importance to the development of the sport of rowing at the local and provincial levels.

Key Duties:
The PAC will perform the following key duties:

Click here to download a copy of the PAC’s Terms of Reference.

RCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RCA Board Members meet in person approximately three times per year on weekends (typically spring, fall, and during the RCA National Conference in January) and at other times via conference call throughout the year. Board Members can also serve as liaisons to RCA Committees and Working Groups and as such, provide leadership and guidance to these committees on an ongoing basis.

Directors and Officers must fulfill all requirements of the Canada Corporations Act (or its successor legislation, the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act) and the Canada Revenue Agency’s requirements for Board Members of Registered Charities.

If you meet these requirements, offer some of the key competencies as our liaison to the RCA Board, and you are interested in contributing your expertise to our progressive and innovative organization, please send a resume and statement of interest by May 20, 2020:

Provincial Advisory Council
Email: rca@rowingcanada.org

RCA Board of Directors

Ottawa, ON, May 1, 2020 – The suspension of Equestrian Canada (EC) sanctioned competition has been extended to June 30, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Please note: From May 1-June 30, 2020, EC competitions may be sanctioned on a case-by-case basis upon request by a Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) due to varying timelines across provinces regarding reopening. Mandates from provincial and federal government bodies and public health authorities will be the final factor for sanctioning until further notice.

Return to activity (i.e. reopening of riding schools, lesson barns, coaching businesses and training facilities) will be determined by reopening plans from the appropriate provincial government bodies. A document supporting the return to business operations will be shared by EC on May 4, 2020.

With many provinces set to implement a phased-in reopening, this suspension extension is intended to provide adequate time between the return to activity and the return to competition. A working group of EC staff and veterinarians has been developing a graduated framework that will protect the health and welfare of horses upon competition reinstatement; this framework will be published in the coming weeks. The recommendations of this working group are part of joint initiatives with the PTSOs, select competition organizers and coaches/technical advisors.

No competitions will be sanctioned by either EC or PTSOs for the period of suspension, except those approved on the case-by-case basis outlined above. All matters pertaining to the accumulation of points, scores, qualification or rankings towards any EC awards program or team selection will be addressed once a return to competition framework has been published. Competition hosts will be able to receive a full refund of their sanctioning fees or have the funds held as a credit for future competitions.

All in-person meetings, clinics, events, Rookie Rider and Learn to Ride/Drive activities will continue to be suspended until further notice. Virtual participation in these programs and events is encouraged where available; options are being explored for programs that do not have virtual options at this time.

EC will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic and asses the need for further extensions to the suspension timeline.

EC is making every effort to ensure continuous, thorough and up-to-date communication concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. EC’s complete statement on COVID-19, including regular updates, can be found on our website here. For the running list of cancelled/postponed clinics and events, click here.

Thank you for your cooperation and engagement as we work diligently to keep our community safe and informed. We are counting on each and every member of the Canadian equestrian community to make responsible decisions based on the information available, the conditions in your geographic area and directives from your local government and public health authorities.

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Sail Canada is proud to announce the members of the 2020-2021 Canadian Sailing Team and Canadian Sailing Development Squad.

Based on the current Sail Canada High-Performance Plan and the Podium Pathway, what has been previously known as the National Sailing Team or the Canadian Sailing Team, is now divided into two divisions; The Canadian Sailing Team (“CST”) and The Canadian Sailing Development Squad (“CSDS”). Sail Canada believes it is important to make a shift from the notion that receiving Sport Canada AAP funding (“carded”) automatically translate to Canadian Sailing Team or National Team status.

Through this shift, Sail Canada hopes to better support athletes on both the CST and CSDS at their respective stages as they move through the Podium Pathway.

Congratulations to the following members of the 2020-21 Canadian Sailing Team and Canadian Sailing Development Squad :

The Canadian Sailing Team (National Team) Finn Tom Ramshaw – Toronto, ON – SLYC/ RCYC
Laser Radial Sarah Douglas – Toronto, ON – ABYC
49erFX Ali ten Hove – Kingston, ON – KYC Mariah Millen – Toronto, ON – RCYC
RS Venture Connect John McRoberts – Victoria, BC – RVicYC Scott Lutes – Montreal, QC – PCYC
2.4mR Bruce Millar – Victoria, BC – RvicYC Jackie Gay – Victoria, BC – RVicYC   The Canadian Sailing Development Squad
Finn Kyle Martin – Vancouver, BC – RVYC
Laser Fillah Karim – Vancouver, BC – RVYC Liam Bruce – Oakville – PCYC Luke Ruitenberg – St. Margaret’s Bay, NS – RNSYS Matti Muru – Toronto, ON – PCYC
Laser Radial  Clara Gravely – Toronto, ON – ABYC Coralie Vittecoq – Montreal, QC – HYC Maura Dewey – Victoria, BC – RVicYC
RS:X W Nikola Girke – Vancouver, BC – RVYC Olivia Mew – Toronto, ON – Toronto Windsurfing Club/ RCYC
470M Luke Ramsay – Vancouver, BC – RVYC Hunter Lowden– Vancouver, BC – RVYC Oliver Bone – Montreal, QC – RNSYS Jacob Saunders – Chester, NS – RNSYS/CYC
49erFX Georgia Lewin – Lafrance – Chester, NS – RNSYS Antonia Lewin – Lafrance – Chester, NS – RNSYS
49er Andrew Wood – Vancouver, BC – RVYC Ryan Wood – Vancouver, BC – RVYC Evan DePaul – Hamilton, ON – RHYC William Jones – Hamilton, ON – RHYC Sam Bonin – Toronto, ON – RCYC Will Bonin – Toronto, ON – RCYC Alexander Heinzemann – Vancouver, BC – RVYC
2.4mR Delani Hulme – Lawrence – Victoria, BC, RVicYC Peter Eager – Toronto, ON, NYC   Proud supporters of the 2020-21 Canadian Sailing Team & Development Squad ·   Helly Hansen·   Government of Canada  Photo: Sailing Energy

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As the curling world copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, messages of hope and resilience are being sent by young athletes around the world.

And that will be one of the central themes of Curling Canada’s 2020 For the Love of Curling scholarship program, which will begin taking applications today.

The program will award 10 $2,500 scholarships to male and female curlers in Canada who best demonstrate athletic and academic prowess as well as community leadership.

As part of the application, the young athletes are asked to write a two-page essay, and this year’s theme will focus on the COVID-19 outbreak. The essay should reflect “on how you, your teammates and your curling community were impacted by the 2020 Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. During these challenging times of social and physical distancing, event cancellations and the curling season suspending early, where are you finding inspiration, strength and positivity, and how are you role-modelling these same attributes for those around you?”

Emphasis will be placed on athletes who have competed at the provincial/territorial level or higher, who have maintained a good level of academic standing, while showing a strong commitment to their community through involvement in coaching, instructing and volunteer activities. Athletes must be under the age of 24 as of Dec. 31, 2020, and not have received the For the Love of CurlingScholarship previously.

“Young athletes can provide such inspiration and hope, and we’re extremely proud that our scholarship program plays a valuable role in helping these athletes,” said John Shea, Chair of the Curling Canada Board of Governors. “We know curling will return, we know fans and athletes alike will embrace that return, and we also know this year’s scholarship recipients will be future leaders in our communities who will inspire others to be better.”

At the 2020 New Holland Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Langley, B.C., there were 10 former recipients of the For The Love of Curling Scholarship, including all four members of the 2020 Canadian and world junior women’s championship team: Mackenzie Zacharias, Emily Zacharias, Karlee Burgess and Lauren Lenentine.

The application process runs from May 1 to June 30, 2020. Scholarships will be awarded in August.

For more information or to apply, visit online at www.curling.ca/scholarship2020.

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Brodie Bazinet
Foundation Manager, Curling Canada
Tel: 613-834-2076 ext. 127
brodie.bazinet@curling.ca

Al Cameron
Director, Communication & Media Relations
Curling Canada
Tel: 403-463-5500
acameron@curling.ca

Paralympic and Olympic veterans lead Nordic Canucks on world stage

CANMORE, Alta.—A new generation of Nordic Canucks will take another stride forward on the trail towards Beijing 2022 as Nordiq Canada announced the 2020-21 National Ski Team on Friday.

Determined to climb up the results page at all levels of the sport internationally, the relentless group of young cross-country ski stars who span the country will be focused on continuing their development.

A crop of Paralympic medallists and one Olympian headline the National Ski Team at the mid-way point of the current quadrennial. The Para-Nordic World Cup Ski Team, which will composed of nine athletes including two guides,  will be counted on to lead the medal-winning charge for Canada internationally over the next season.

Canada’s flag bearers at the 2018 Paralympic Games, Brian McKeever (Canmore, Alta.) and Mark Arendz (Hartsville, P.E.I.) continue to lead a talented mix of veteran experience with youthful energy and drive in Canada’s Para-Nordic squad. They will be joined by a foursome of Paralympic, World Championship and World Cup medallists that includes: Collin Cameron (Sudbury, Ont.); Natalie Wilkie (Salmon Arm, B.C.); Emily Young (Vancouver); and Brittany Hudak (Prince Albert, Sask.).  Derek Zaplotinsky (Smoky Lake, Alta.) will look to breakthrough onto the IPC World Cup podium for the first time this year. The 2018 Paralympian has been closing in on the podium over the last two seasons that has included two, fifth-place finishes along with a fourth-place result at the 2019 World Championships. 

Graham Nishikawa (Whitehorse) and Russell Kennedy (Canmore, Alta.) will both continue to share guiding duties for Brian McKeever. Kennedy, who competed at the 2018 Olympics before also helping to guide Brian McKeever at the Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, will also include World Cup races on his schedule while training and competing with the para squad.

“This is an high-powered group of Para-nordic skiers who are focused on winning medals and  inspiring and developing the next generation of athletes,” said Shane Pearsall, chief executive officer, Nordiq Canada. “Depth is critical to mounting a podium attack at any level. Nearly every athlete on this team has stood on the Paralympic podium. With this experienced group steering the ship, the future is promising on the road to 2022.”

Nordiq Canada also announced six Para-Nordic athletes to its Prospect Team including: Jesse Bachinsky (Kenora, Ont.); Kyle Barber (Lively, Ont.); Lyne Marie Bilodeau (Magog, Que.); Jesse Ehman (Saskatoon); Christina Picton (Fonthill, Ont.); and guide, Levi Nadlersmith (Boissevain, Man.).

Fifteen athletes, including a number of new faces, will don the maple leaf for the National Ski Team which will be composed of seven senior development athletes and eight junior development skiers. The creation of one National Ski Team one year ago helps direct more resources and learning opportunities towards the junior level athletes.

Dahria Beatty is the lone Olympian who will be counted on to guide the young squad in the final two years towards the 2022 Games. They 26-year-old Beatty represented Canada at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang.

Six other athletes on the Senior Development Team include: Philippe Boucher (Levis, Que.); Remi Drolet (Rossland, B.C.); Antoine Cyr (Gatineau, Que.); Graham Ritchie (Parry Sound, Ont.); Laura Leclair (Chelsea, Que.); and Pierre-Grall Johnson (Ottawa).

Tom Stephen (Calgary), Olivier Léveillé (Sherbrooke, Que.), Joe Davies (Pemberton, B.C.), Jasmine Drolet (Rossland, B.C.), Liliane Gagnon (Quebec City), Anna Pryce (Calgary), Molly Miller (Kimberly, B.C.), and Anne-Marie Petitclerc (Mont Saint-Anne, Que.) were selected to represent Canada’s Junior Development Team.

“This is a young group of athletes who we are focused on developing through to the 2026 Olympics,” added Pearsall, who added teenagers Remi Drolet, Olivier Léveillé, Tom Stephen and Xavier McKeever made history this past season as the first Canadians ever to ski onto the relay podium at the Junior World Championships where they celebrated the silver medal.

“The majority of this group have represented Canada at the Under-23 and Junior World Championships, and represent the future of our sport. They are equally determined to continue the trail to the international podium, but it is our goal to work with our sport and funding partners to ensure this group of athletes, loaded with potential, have the tools they require to succeed.”

While not officially part of the National Ski Team, Nordiq Canada has created a Prospects squad composed of four athletes including: Xavier McKeever (Canmore, Alta.); Alexandra Luxmoore (Revelstoke, B.C.); Anna Stewart (Neebin, Ont.); and Luke Allan (Ottawa).

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of para-nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 60,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners – Haywood Securities Inc., AltaGas, Swix and Lanctôt Sports– along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Own the Podium and B2Ten, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, please visit us at https://nordiqcanada.ca.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Chris Dornan                                                       

Media and Public Relations

Nordiq Canada

T: 403-620-8731

2020 Cascadia RCA Masters Championships Cancelled.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, RCA and the Cascadia Regatta Association have jointly decided to cancel the 2020 Cascadia RCA Masters Championships, which was scheduled to take place July 17 to 19, 2020 in Burnaby, BC.

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Workout of the Week

Every Monday at 10:00am PDT, a new Workout of the Week video is posted to RCA’s Instagram TV channel (@rowingcanada). Challenge yourself and join rowers across the country in completing these workouts each week!

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Upcoming webinars

RCA is producing a series of webinars for our membership, coaches and athletes on a variety of topics, such as nutrition, mental health, training at home, coaching remotely, and Masters rowing. Webinars are recorded and available for later viewing.
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RCA statement on the passing of Ed Winchester

RCA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of RCA alumnus and rowing reporter Edward (Ed) Vincent Winchester. 

Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Lamont. Ed is in the bottom row, second from the left.

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2020 Canadian National Jury selections

RCA would like to congratulate and recognize each of the individuals selected by RCA to the juries for the 2020 National Regattas. Due to COVID-19, these appointments may change if the regattas are cancelled or postponed.

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Cancellation of 2020 NextGen events

This past month, FISA announced their decision to cancel the remaining 2020 World Rowing events. Based on this decision, RCA is cancelling all 2020 NextGen selection events. Additionally, the 2020 CanAmMex event has been postponed to 2021.

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COVID-19 Resources

Coming soon: Return to Play planning and assessment tool! Please visit our website for all updates and resources