Targeted High Performance Athletes
Podium Pathway
Education and Training
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific hosts a calendar of education and training events and seminars for targeted athletes.
Engage Sport North a Pacific Sport Centre looks after all targeted athlete registrations for Northern BC. Once an athlete receives their nomination letter informing them that they are targeted and to contact their local Athlete Coach Services advisor to become registered, they can contact Engage Sport North and we will set up an appointment to explain the benefits and to register them.
Wondering if you are eligible to register with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific?
See the below four registration levels consistent with the athlete performance pathway in BC.
| CSI Pacific & PacificSport Cards | Athlete Level | Access | How Do I Know If I Qualify? |
|---|---|---|---|
| PODIUM | OTP Tier 1 | All Centres | Appear on the Own The Podium Tier 1 List |
| CANADIAN ELITE | Sport Canada (SR-1) Sport Canada (SR-2) Sport Canada (SR) Sport Canada (C-1) Sport Canada (D) | All Centres | Appear on the Sport Canada AAP Carding List. Contact your National Sport Organization (NSO) for criteria. |
| CANADIAN DEVELOPMENT | Identified national performance athletes not receiving Sport Canada AAP funding | Within Centre of registration | Nominated by Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) and received letter confirming eligibility. Contact your PSO for sport-specific criteria. |
| PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Identified provincial performance athletes | Within Centre of registration | Nominated by Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) and received letter confirming eligibility. Contact your PSO for sport-specific criteria. |
For more information and FAQs:
For more information about each specific BC Provincial Sport Organization’s eligibility requirements click and look for the specific sport:
Targeted Athlete Benefits
Bell Connect
The Bell Connect program offers a special rate plan to all of Canada’s senior national team athletes.
Benefits
In partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, targeted athletes in the North get accessto a range of discounts such as the GymWorks, FoodWorks, and Community Partner benefits.
Are you a Northern BC business that is interested in supporting BC Athletes by partnering with Engage Sport North to offer discounts for athletes at your business?
For more information please submit your information and we will be in contact with you.