Athlete Development
OHPSI Team
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The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) created the OHPSI program to provide leadership, coaching support, training and competition expenses, sport science services, equipment and technology and facility access to targeted athletes.
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OAAP Team
The Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP) is funded by the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, and operates through the Sport, Recreation and Community Programs Branch. The overarching goal of the OAAP is directly related to the Enhanced Excellence goals of the Canadian Sport Policy to increase the number of high-performance Ontario athletes selected to national teams and contributing to podium achievements of Canada at international competitions.
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Development Team
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The Ontario Development Team Program goal is to support the development needs of younger athletes who have demonstrated the potential to achieve international performances in the future, as well as athletes who were nominated to the OHPSI program and/or the OAAP in the previous year. Nomination to the Ontario Development Team has no financial contribution associated with the program, rather, athletes will receive support to participate in sport-specific testing, training and monitoring.
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For additional Ontario Team information visit our ONTARIO TEAM page.
Special Olympics
In partnership with Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) and Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), CKO Sprint is recognized as a 'Partners in Play' sport by SOO. The partnership will assist member clubs in their programming by increasing the opportunities for paddlers with intellectual disabilities. Events include Ontario Summer Games and Ontario Championships.
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Paralympics
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CKO Sprint has developed a Paracanoe Talent Identification & Talent Transfer program. The program provides support to talented Para athletes within our sport and recruits elite Para athletes from other Para sports. The goal of the program is to identify, recruit and train talented athletes and coaches to reach international podium performances within three (3) to four (4) years.
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Ontario Mentoring Program
Coming soon!
NxStage Program
CKO Sprint Athletes Transitioning to the Next Stage
Athletes are focused on achieving their best performance and working towards a goal of winning. However, having conversations and doing research about your future after sport is important. Athletes can leverage their network and resources to prepare for their next career after sports.
STAGE 1
After identifying as an athlete for so long, it is understandably difficult to discover your new self after sports. Stage 1 serves to provide resources on transitioning from sport, shifting identities, tools for coping, adjusting your nutrition, and helping athletes leverage their sport experience to be successful and make a healthy transition.
Stage 1 of NxStage is here to provide resources to understand:
Stage 1 of NxStage is here to provide resources to understand:
- What transitioning is
- How to plan for a successful transition
- How to combat mental health obstacles
- How to adjust your nutrition and physical activity
Stage 2
The second stage in an athlete's transition is planning for what comes next. Planning is the first step in an athlete's successful transition to full time school or work.
Stage 2 of NxStage provides athletes with resources to:
Stage 2 of NxStage provides athletes with resources to:
- Continuing education
- Game Plan career counselling
- Resume building
- Interview skills
- CKO Sprint Internship opportunities, and
- CKO Sprint Alumni Network.
- NxStage Mentor Program