Who We Are

Mission

To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances in international competition through a holistic process.

Environment of Excellence

The objective of the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary is to surround the athletes with an atmosphere of excellence, providing them with the leadership and support tools they need to reach the international podium in their sport.

To ensure optimal athlete development and progress, each training group within the CSCC has a specialized Performance Enhancement Team consisting of experts in five main pillars of support:

· Physiology
· Sport Medicine
· Sport Psychology
· Biomechanics
· Nutrition

In Calgary we are fortunate to be surrounded by great facilities that are also committed to supporting athletic excellence, and through these facilities, our performance and support services are delivered directly to the athletes, in their optimal training environments. These facilities include:

Canada Olympic Park
o Luge and Bobsleigh Tracks
o Ice House
o Gymnastics Centre
o Ski Jumps
o Bob Niven Training Centre

University of Calgary
o Olympic Oval
o High Performance Weight Room
o Human Performance Laboratory
o Sport Medicine
o Kinesiology Complex

Talisman Centre for Sport and Wellness
Mount Royal College Recreation
Bill Warren Training Centre at Canmore Nordic Centre
Cardel Place for Community, Sports and Recreation

The CSCC has committed to a strategic plan that is an investment in a deliberate and scientific approach to individualized performance. Our implementation of this framework and its core strategies will continue to build and strengthen the environment of excellence in which Canada’s best athletes live and train.

During the 2005-2006 season, the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary provided support to the following training groups.

Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross Country Skiing
Luge
Hockey (Women)
Long Track Speed Skating
Skeleton
Ski Jumping
Nordic Combined
Athletics
Cycling (BMX)
Gymnastics (Men)
Swimming
Wrestling (Women)
Water Polo
Cycling – Paralympic
Sledge Hockey – Paralympic

Services to carded athletes and high performance coaches who are not part of a training group were also provided.

The 2006 Torino Games marks a year of unprecedented success for our Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams. With 24 medals won at the Olympic Games – 17 of those from athletes who live and train in Calgary and the surrounding region – we have reason to celebrate, and applaud all those involved in helping Canadians realize their dreams.

Twelve years ago, the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary (CSCC) set out to create an environment of excellence, allowing Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, and national team athletes to achieve podium success on the international stage. Four years ago we made a strategic decision to “sharpen our focus” and provide improved services to enhance the performance of CSCC-supported athletes. This year in Torino, we had the privilege of watching those efforts come to fruition.

Success at the elite international level, as demonstrated by repeated performance results, lies in a disciplined approach to how we invest in, and support Canadian athletes and their coaches. The results of the past year, and our strategic plan for the future, offer much optimism for achieving top nation status at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games. The success realized in 2005-2006 could not have happened without dedicated and talented athletes, or the hard work and commitment demonstrated by the exceptionally skilled Performance, Life and Business Service staff. With that said, we would like to personally thank everyone associated with the CSCC for their efforts to make this year such a triumph.

Also, we express our sincere appreciation to the CSCC Board for their guidance and continued support. As we move forward, their counsel is another valued asset that will enable the CSCC to continually deliver solid performance results.

Sincerely,

Dale Henwood
President,
Canadian Sport Centre Calgary