A Fit for the Pros
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) has become a training hub for professional athletes looking to make offseason gains. For athletes that are typically part of large teams, the CSI Calgary is unique in its ability to evaluate the athletes’ needs and create programs that are customized to meet individual goals. A group of […]
The Future of Triathlon: Emily Wagner
Emily Wagner did not always have her heart set on becoming a triathlete. The 18-year-old Calgarian grew up playing a wide range of community sports including ringette, soccer, and gymnastics. However, it was her prowess in competitive swimming and cross country running that prompted someone to suggest she test her abilities in a triathlon at […]
Lumsden Leaving Nothing to Chance
Two-time Olympic bobsledder Jesse Lumsden knows a thing or two about preparing for the future. The former CFL star already planned and made one transition from football to bobsled in time for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Now, the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) supported athlete is preparing for yet another career transition, from […]
Eyes on the Winter Youth Olympic Games
Canadians have an upcoming group of athletes to watch for in the near future: the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Team. The team is already en route to the Athletes’ Village in Lillehammer, Norway where they will compete from February 12-21. The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) will be well represented at the […]
Canadian Biathletes Have Home Field Advantage
Canadian Biathletes and fans are about to enjoy a long-awaited international competition. From February 1-7, the Canmore Nordic Centre will host the 2016 BMW Biathlon World Cup, the first in Canmore since 1994. Canada will be represented by a strong contingent. The female competitors will be Rosanna Crawford, Julia Ransom, Sarah Beaudry, Zina Kocher and […]
Coach Driven and Expert Led: Advanced Coaching Diploma
Behind every athletic performance is a dedicated, well-trained coach. A coach who has dedicated years of their life to discovering what makes their athletes tick while working to stay current in areas such as sport science, technique and nutrition, to name just a few. Recognizing that coaches have busy and demanding schedules, the Canadian Sport […]
Wrestlers Kick-Start Olympic Preparation
For many athletes, the start of 2016 brings the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games deeper into focus. This is the case for Canada’s top ranked women wrestlers: Jasmine Mian, Danielle Lappage, Erica Wiebe, Dorothy Yeats, Michelle Fazzari, Samantha Stewart, and Jillian Gallays. The athletes and their support team were at WinSport from January 4-8 for […]
More Than One Way to Support an Olympic Dream
Career Management, which is part of Game Plan, aims to help athletes explore and engage in different career paths. The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) takes it a step further by directly helping current and retired Olympic, Paralympic, and National Team athletes find work experiences that are flexible and purposeful. Cara Button, Director, Stakeholders […]
Year of Sport 2015
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, recaps a year filled with successes and lasting memories made possible by the work of countless individuals and dedicated volunteers.