Fuel for Gold

Premium Athlete Nutrition Program

The Canadian Sport Centre Calgary, in cooperation with Chartwells and the U of C Dining Centre, is pleased to present the Fuel for Gold lunch program for CSCC- registered athletes. Designed to provide Canada's best athletes training in Calgary with the nutrition they need to be successful in their sport, the weekly menu has been created by the CSCC dietitians, strength trainers and Fuel for Gold Chef Aurelio Gualtieri.

The primary purpose of this program is to provide high performance athletes with convenient, affordable and nutritious lunch options. It is also an opportunity for athletes to bond with teammates and other Calgary-based thletes, coaches and support staff in a relaxed/informal setting.

Fuel for Gold offers nutritious meals for optimal exercise recovery at a time of day when athletes' bodies are most receptive to restoring energy and repairing muscle tissue after a hard morning of training.

"The CSCC has worked really hard to provide support in all areas of our training – the Fuel for Gold program is one more piece of the puzzle that will help us reach our ultimate goals." ~ Clara Hughes, Speed Skating Olympic Gold Medallist

Fuel for Gold on Breakfast Television

Sponsorship

The Fuel for Gold program would not have been able to come to fruition without the support of local companies like the Alberta Pork, Beef, Turkey and Egg Producers. Their commitment to supporting Canada's best athletes throughh premium nutrition will help the CSCC assist our elite athletes to reach the podium leading up to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games and beyond.

"I think it so great that local companies like the [Alberta Beef, Turkey, Pork and Egg] Producers have come together to support Canada's athletes through the Fuel for Gold program. It shows they really care and that they want to contribute to our success in the most realistic and practical way possible." ~ Hayley Wickenheiser, Hockey Olympic Gold Medallist