National Athlete search to air on CBC/Radio Canada
Athletics Canada has been selected as one of seven national sport organizations to take part in a national search for Canada’s next Olympians: RBC Training Ground. The program is a joint initiative between CBC/Radio-Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Olympic Foundation (COF).
RBC Training Ground is a series of combine events designed to uncover athletes with Olympic podium potential. Aspiring Olympians will execute a series of combine workouts measuring speed, power, strength and endurance in front of coaches and officials from national and provincial sport organizations.
Up to ten athletes at each of the four regional events will receive additional assistance such as funding, resources, coaching and / or mentorship to achieve their Olympic journey.
Dates / locations
February 20, Richmond Oval
February 27, INS, Montreal
March 5, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
March 12, Canada Games Centre, Halifax
Tests
Power: vertical jump, standing long jump, standing triple jump
Speed: 40m sprint, 6 second bike sprint
Strength: 1 upper body push up, 1 upper body pull, 1 leg press, medicine ball throw
Endurance: arm/leg bike
