ATHLETE
RESOURCES
resources to build holistic athletes
In partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario (CSIO) and Registered Dietitian, Sydney Lougheed, 5 sport nutrition modules have been created to help athletes advance their knowledge on nutrition and performance fuelling.
CSIO Nutrition Resources
In partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario (CSIO) and Performance Coach, Kiri Langford, we have created a series of videos with specific instructions on S&C exercises to ensure safe and effective training in the gym.
Mindset and mental health are essential components of holistic and effective training. Coach Cheyanne Farquharson from Rideau Canoe Club has developed a yoga video series and we have provided third-party resources to assist with mental health and sport psychology. For more specific information regarding mental health, please visit our EDI Mental Health page.
Yoga - Coach Cheyanne
CKO Sprint Webinars for Mental Performance
CSIO Mindset Resources
Follow along our balance drill series on Youtube for a variety of drills and tips to help improve balance and technique on the water! In addition, we have curated youtube playlists for each discipline that include race footage and technical videos. Video review of yourself as well as the world's best are very valuable sources of learning. CKO Sprint Webinar Series also features some of Canada's best athletes sharing their insights and experiences.
CKO Sprint Balance Drill Series
Check out our youtube channel to find our Balance Drill Series playlist! Follow along with the 9 different videos consisting of different kayak/canoe drills to help improve balance and technique in your boat!
Technical Playlists
CKO Sprint Webinars for Athletes
Game Plan is Canada's total wellness program that strives to support national team athletes to live better and more holistic lives. Game Plan focuses on 6 pillars: mental health, skill development, education, community, career, and transition resources.
AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is the only fully independent and most inclusive athlete organization in the country and the first organization of its kind in the world.
CAN Fund is a not-for-profit organization created to fill a funding gap and give our Canadian athletes the financial support they need to train and compete for Canada.
Key Organizations
The Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is designed to prevent, deter and detect doping and serves to protect the integrity of sport and the rights of clean athletes.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport serves to elevate the conscience of sport in Canada. They work for, and on behalf of athletes, players, coaches, parents, officials and administrators.
The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is dedicated to advancing Canada’s sport and physical activity sector through knowledge and engagement.
The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) is Canada’s premier source for tools and information to help prevent and resolve disputes at the highest levels of the Canadian sport system.
