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Link to Forum (Perdita Felicien, Adam Kreek, Scott Sandison)

CANADIAN SPORT AWARDS

Link to Canadian Sport Awards

When I found out I was the recipient of the True Sport Award at the 41st Canadian Sport Awards, I was incredibly honoured.  Being at the end of my career, I have been more focused than ever on staying true to myself and this award is a reflection of that – I hope it inspires others to do the same.

Jillian Officer, Curling (2018 True Sport Award Recipient, 41st Canadian Sport Awards)

The 2018 Canadian Sport Awards will always hold a special place in my heart. It was so exciting to be able to play a small part in the revival of, what I feel to be, a necessary piece in the growth of sport culture in our country. The Canadian Sport Awards make us feel like what we are doing as athletes is seen, and that it matters. I am really looking forward to participating in this event for years to come!

Sarah Pavan, Beach Volleyball (2018 Summer Partners of the Year Award Recipient, 41st Canadian Sport Awards)

Being part of KidsCAN School Day is special in a lot of ways. The opportunity to get to interact with the kids is always meaningful. Whether it is seeing the smiles on their faces and the wheels turning in their heads when they're trying a new sport or the sparkle in their eyes as they listen to our stories. Time and time again this is one of the most fun days for me and a great active and interactive way for athletes to give back. 

Mercedes Nicoll, Snowboard (Halfpipe)

I think it’s wonderful that AthletesCAN and Dale Carnegie provide national team athletes with the opportunity to take this course. I found the practice of getting up in front of my classmates each week to speak was invaluable. It’s one thing to learn the concepts of effective speaking, but having the opportunity to put these lessons to the test each class was hugely beneficial.

Megan Nagy, Beach Volleyball

One of the most predominant conversations in amateur sport these days is the one around athlete career transition. As an athlete that had always had an interest in business, I often found it difficult to find opportunities that would help to build relevant skills for life after sport. I can say without a doubt that the Dale Carnegie Leadership course that I attended was the single most relevant opportunity to develop transferable skills.

Cody Sorensen, Olympian, Bobsleigh

The Dale Carnegie Course I was able to access through AthletesCAN was outstanding! Overall, it was a tremendous experience; I know I came out a better person. The skills and awareness I developed have already transferred to multiple aspects of my life. I am very grateful for the AthletesCAN and Dale Carnegie Scholarship partnership.

Erica Gavel, Rio 2016 Paralympian, Wheelchair Basketball

AthletesCAN’s scholarship for the Dale Carnegie Course was a big part in empowering me to be comfortable in front of a crowd. I discovered new tools to help me be a more effective public speaker, and I continue to use what I’ve learned in everyday life. I would recommend the course to any athlete who wants to step up their speaking game. Since finishing the course, I've been able to speak at over 25 events across the country.

Sam Effah, 2-time Canadian Champion, 2-time World Championship and Commonwealth Games finalist

I had an awesome forum experience! It was a fast paced weekend filled with great people, fun and learning. I felt engaged and empowered. I left forum with knowledge, fun stories, and close friendships. I couldn't stop raving about it when I got home. It was one of the best conferences I have ever attended.

 

Kyle Shewfelt, Artistic Gymnastics

The AthletesCAN Forum was an incredible experience.  I had the opportunity to learn about some very important issues pertinent to sport in Canada and had the opportunity to discuss our personal challenges to gather feedback from others in sport to reach more effective solutions.

Benoît Huot, mutli-Paralympic Champion, Swimming

My advice to all Canadian athlete reps is to plug-in to the AthletesCAN dialogue and be a part of the movement; you'll likely be surprised to find that you do matter when it comes to shaping Canadian sport policy and that your voice will be heard.

Ryan Blais, 8 World Cup podiums, Freestyle Skiing

The AthletesCAN Forum was truly multifaceted and the presence of the media throughout the course of the days was testament to the profile of this event. However it doesn't just educate and promote on the business of sport, from its inception the Forum has been a positive presence in every city that has been lucky enough to host it.

Perdita Felicien, Olympian, 2-time World Champion, Athletics

The Dale Carnegie Course was a great learning experience and I would like to thank Dale Carnegie and AthletesCAN for making this opportunity available to me. The lessons I learned will not only help me in my athletic career but also in my daily life. I encourage others (athletes and otherwise) to get involved in this program. The benefits will last a lifetime.

Brad Gushue – 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist, Curling

Throughout my life, public speaking has been something I have had to struggle through. I always felt uncomfortable and unsure of how people would react to my disability. On the other hand, I always knew that if I had the ability to confidently network with people around me I could bring awareness to my disability and the amazing opportunities that my sport of blind water-skiing has created in my life.

Ryan Riehl – Canadian Adapted Champion 2007-2013, Blind Water Skier

Diversity and Equity Advisory Committee: Call for Expression of Interest

AthletesCAN Pleased to Release the Future of Athlete Representation Position Paper

Athlete Groups and Anti-Doping-Leaders Join Forces to Call for further reforms of WADA

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