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Kingston, ON (July 22, 2021) – High performance sailing in Canada will reach new heights with the development of National Sailing Training Centers, which include sites in the Atlantic, Central and Pacific regions from the country.
Through the programs and services offered at the National Sailing Training Center of the Atlantic, Central and Pacific, Sail Canada will be able to identify talent early and offer training and development programs. more systematic training to help athletes progress on the gold medal path to international success.
With the support of the Canadian Institutes of Sport and in collaboration with the provincial sailing associations and major competitive sailing clubs, the National Sailing Training Centers will enable Sail Canada to improve its high performance delivery system and to put in place a nationally reproducible system for athlete identification and development, which will ultimately produce consistent results on the international podium.
“With these National Sailing Training Centers, young Canadian sailors will have access to a world-class training environment as well as world-class training and performance science, giving athletes a greater chance. to compete with the best in the world; and to proudly represent Canada on the international stage. arena, â€said Don Adams, CEO of Sail Canada.
“This new initiative will provide athletes with the necessary environment to step onto the podium at the Olympic Games in 2024 and beyond. Canada has a rich sailing history and was once considered one of the best sailing countries in the world. However, the world has caught up and our goal is to bring Canada back to consistent international podiums, â€he added, referring to the nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals that Canada won at these two events. major.
The National Sailing Training Centers will be directed and managed by Sail Canada High Performance Director Mike Milner in conjunction with applicable Provincial Sailing Associations and High Performance Clubs. This model is also comparable to the major sailing nations in the world and based on what has worked for other sports in Canada, including the recent successes of Canadian athletes in swimming and track and field at the world and Olympic levels.
To be part of the national sailing training centers, athletes will first be invited to regional talent identification camps, where they will be evaluated. Following these camps, Sail Canada’s High Performance Director, in consultation with national and provincial coaches, will select talented athletes and invite them to participate in national sailing training centers. National Training Centers will offer daily training sessions, regional training camps, and support for performance science and sports medicine programs. Dedicated and specialized solo and doubles coaches will work with these selected athletes. The coaches themselves will have opportunities for continuing professional development to ensure they have the latest coaching skills, technical knowledge and experience.
These integrated and consolidated services will enable young Canadian sailors to better realize their Olympic dream in a world-class training development and support environment, without being constrained by financial challenges.
Support the National Sailing Training Centers
The establishment of the National Sailing Training Centers involves a significant investment from Sail Canada and the National Sport Organization will invite its proud members to get involved in this important project for the future of Canadian sailing.
All donations will support the various components of the program, including regional and national training camps, coaches, equipment, national and international competitions, athlete scholarships, etc.
Donors can choose to align their donation with a particular national training center or area of ​​interest including, but not limited to, training, equipment purchase, training camps , competitions or athlete scholarships. Income tax receipts will be provided for all donations over $ 20.
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.voile.ca.
About Sail Canada
Founded in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world-class athletes, long-time participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to achieving excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the invaluable support of our partners, provincial sailing associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms.
By setting standards and delivering programs from National Pond to Podium for Canadians of all ages and skill levels, from dinghies to keelboats, from cruising to boating, from windsurfing to power boating and sailing accessible, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport on the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success at these Games is what fuels Sail Canada’s attention as Canadian athletes have so far won nine Olympic medals and five medals. Paralympics.
Source: Sail Canada
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