Team Canada will not send athletes to Games in summer 2020 due to COVID-19 risks
TORONTO (March 22, 2020) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), backed by their Athletes’ Commissions, National Sports Organizations and the Government of Canada, have made the difficult decision to not send Canadian teams to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020. The COC and CPC urgently call…
Statement from Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi
Statement from Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi in response to recent letters from Canadian Olympic Committee, USA Swimming re: postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games We are very much aligned with many of the points USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey has raised. Telling athletes to prepare for an Olympic Games during a global pandemic raises…
CANCELLED: Ethical Sport Symposium
(Ottawa, Ontario – March 20, 2020) – Based on the advice of public health agencies, and the recent decision by the Government of Ontario to prohibit all organized public events of more than 50 people to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and AthletesCAN have cancelled the Ethical…
BC Rugby Club Finals Event Cancelled following COVID-19 Postponement of HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens
Season not cancelled at this stage, options being explored by Competitions Committee Vancouver, BC – March 20, 2020: The BC Rugby Board has voted unanimously to cancel the event hosting of the 2020 BC Rugby Club Finals due to the COVID-19 emergency. These were planned to take place on May 2 at Westshore RFC, with logistical…
Updated CCES Statement Regarding COVID-19
(Ottawa, Ontario – March 19, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) recognizes the impact that COVID-19 is having on athletes, sport organizations and all Canadians. In light of the latest national and regional government directives and measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the CCES will significantly reduce testing operations to…
Squash Canada E-News – March 2020
NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE Under the advice of Ottawa Public Health, Squash Canada has decided to close its office, with staff continuing to work remotely from home. While the doors may be closed, Squash Canada remains open for business. Whether or not squash facilities remain open to the public may be dependent upon provincial…
Recipients Announced for the 2019 Dressage Awards Program
Ottawa, ON, March 19, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Dressage Awards for 2019. The Dressage Awards Program recognizes the accomplishments of eligible Canadian riders, horses, breeders and individuals nationwide. Click on the below award titles to view the 2019 recipients: Rider Achievement Awards The “Eight” Award Horse…
Response Plan: COVID-19
March 18, 2020 – (Ottawa, ON) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 health pandemic and wishes to provide the Canadian paddling community with an update regarding its response plan. The health and safety of all our community members remains of the utmost importance. Please note that this update is being…
Tennis Canada Cancels all Tournaments Scheduled up Until June 8
Montreal, March 18, 2020— Tennis Canada continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and remains in daily contact with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the various tennis organizations. Following the announcements made by the ATP, WTA and ITF and in accordance with the recommendations of Canadian government officials, Tennis Canada announced on…
Call for Nominations – 2020 Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards
March 18, 2020, Ottawa – Time to nominate someone for the 2020 Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards in the Sport Development Excellence Category – SportWORKS (formerly IDS (International Development through Sport)). If you know of an individual who should be recognized for their exceptional contributions during their international or domestic placement with Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC), now is the time to nominate them! …