Team Canada OLY Awarded Internationally
Join us in congratulating outstanding #TeamCanada athletes who’ve been recognized internationally for their exceptional contributions and initiatives.
- Brenda Taylor – Rowing – Recipient of the IOC Olympic Solidarity award for “Decarbonizing Rowing: Electric Outboard.”
- Nickolos Farrell – Boxing – Honored by the World Olympian Association for “The Farrell Boxing Program`
- Jacqueline Simoneau – Artistic Swimming – Selected by the IOC Young Leaders program for inspiring change through art.
Two OLY are currently shortlisted for the IOC Climate Action Award
- Marion Thénault – Freestyle Skiing – Shortlisted for the Sustainable Travel Award
- Oliver Scholfield – Field Hockey – Shortlisted for the Athlete Advocacy Award
The recipients for the IOC Climate Action Award will be announced later this fall.
Let’s applaud these remarkable athletes as they make their mark on and off the field! #OLYLegacy2023
Game Plan Smith School of Business applications
Application Deadlines for Graduate Degree Programs at Smith School of Business is September 15th.
The fall intake for the following Graduate Degree Programs at Smith School of Business is quickly approaching:
- MBA (full-time)
- Accelerated MBA for Business Graduates
- Master of Financial Innovation & Technology
- Master of Management Analytics (Blended/Winter)
Visit mygameplan.ca for more details about registering or connect with your Game Plan advisor for support on your application.
We encourage you to submit your application earlier as applicants must have an admission decision prior to the application deadline to be considered for a Game Plan Award.
Summer of Pride Celebrations
Throughout the summer, the COC, alongside CPC and You Can Play, have marched in Pride Parades across the country to celebrate the LGBTQI2S+ communities, acknowledge their challenges and the progress that has been made. The COC strongly believes that creating safer and more inclusive environments helps ensure that all students, athletes, spectators, and coaches can be who they are and enjoy their love of sport.
Thank you to all the athletes who have joined us in marching in the Pride Parades, we were thrilled to have you with us!
Check out some of our favourite moments this summer. On behalf of You Can Play and the COC social impact team, thank you and we hope to see you next Pride Season!
5th Edition of the OLY Grant Application
In this edition of the program, we hope to support more projects financially and support all recipients to grow their impact on their community. Stay tuned for the link to register! To read about the program background and past recipients supported projects/programs, please visit our website.
OLY NOTES
Keep up with what’s happening in the OLY Canada community!
- OLY Canada Commission Election – If you always wanted to get involved in the Olympic movement in Canada, do not miss the occasion to submit your candidacy for the OLY Canada Commission Election this fall. Please reach out via oly@olympic.ca if you would like more information and how to apply.
- National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – Game Plan team is offering to cover the expense of the Indigenous Canada course certificate offered through the University of Alberta, for 10 Game Plan eligible athletes. This course can be completed for free as well, without the accreditation. Visit mygameplan.ca for more details.
- COC invites you to apply for the Emerging Leaders Development Program – This 8-month program will include a mixed cohort of sport administrators and national team athletes that have a shared goal of developing the leadership skills to support their impact on overall sport system excellence. For more details check out the application form here.
- Green Sport Day -October 6th – Join the Green Sports Day virtual summit to take part in a nation wide conversation about sustainable sport. OLY led initiative, this recognition day encourages everyone to participate in this important conversation to spark action through the power of sport! Register here www.greensportsverts.ca and follow @greensportsday.canada
- Smith Workshop Series- Negotiate with Confidence – Negotiation is a critical skill to succeed in life. Smith Business School invites athletes to take part in this workshop, delivered in partnership with Game Plan on September 19th – 7:30 PM to 8:30PM EDT – Register Here
- The INS program Jouez gagnant! – is looking for speakers. Do you want to inspire young people across Quebec with your athletic story?If so, contact Marina Lord at mlord@insquebec.org for more details on the program.
- The Petro-Canada FACE (Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence) program – has supported selected athletes and their coaches for over 35 years. The announcement of this year, 56 athlete-coach pairs awarded $10,000 each will take place on Sept 15th. See past recipients here.
- SDRCC Athlete Advisory – Check out the link for more information on this opportunity to help direct the future of the SDRCC and Abuse Free Sport.
- Acting Green Forum – Interested in the intersection of Sport & Sustainability? Be sure to to join the virtual Acting Green Forum on November 30th : https://actinggreenforum.com/
- Celebrating 25 years since the Nagano Olympic Games – This legacy program is an opportunity to thank Team Canada Olympians for their contribution to the Olympic Movement – both on and off the field of play. It is also a reminder that they are Olympian for life. Help us connect with all of the 1998 Team Canada cohort – email oly@olympic.ca for more info.
