Taste Buds Workshops Bring Variety to Athletes’ Lives
If there is one thing that world-class athletes from sports such as bobsleigh, wrestling, hockey, and athletics all have in common it is their love of eating! Fortunately, athletes at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary are becoming more versed in healthy habits and menus through the Taste Buds workshop series, one of the many Life […]
Legacy Gala Brings ‘80s Back to Life with Resounding Success
Living up to its hype, the Legacy Gala was a fantastic time for all attendees. Raising $130,000 towards funding and grants in support of developing local athletes, the Gala included a star-studded line up of chefs, ’80s bands, and Olympic athletes. As a follow up to the 2013 Super Hero themed event, the Legacy Gala […]
Calgary Flames Testing at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
The Calgary Flames are well prepared for their upcoming season, thanks in part to their work with members of the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary. The Flames began their 2014 training camp at the WinSport Performance Training Centre at Canada Olympic Park on September 11, 2014. Assessments commenced with annual medicals and fitness testing using the […]
National Launch of Game Plan Program Aims to Enhance Athletes’ Success
On September 15, 2014, the Canadian Sport Institute Network launched the Game Plan™ program to kick off the next phase of elite athlete development and success in Canada. Initiated in collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Sport Canada, the life services initiative aims to enhance performance while simultaneously preparing athletes […]
Secure Energy Services’ Generosity Enhances Programs
This Stampede season was not only used to celebrate cowboys. This year, Alberta-based company Secure Energy Services hosted the “Secure Stomp.” The event was an annual fundraiser in support of local charities combined with a celebration of the company’s success. This summer, the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary had the privilege of being one of two […]
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary Awes Alberta’s Future Stars
“Motivating,” “Amazing,” and “Why I want to stay in sports,” were among the positive reactions from the Alberta Sport Development Centre’s athletes after touring the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary on August 27. During the second annual tour, the young athletes were educated on the programs and facilities put into place by the Canadian Sport Institute […]
Esau, Gallinger, and the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary Elevate Parasport Programs
Shane Esau and Tessa Gallinger did not set out to become the country’s leading parasport exercise physiologist and strength and power para-specialist. They each had set out on traditional sport career paths at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary and fell into the relatively unchartered world of parasport science. Now, Esau and Gallinger are running programs […]