Olympic sport talent combine adds Indigenous piece
Recruitment of Indigenous athletes with Olympic dreams has been added to a Canadian talent identification program for 2023.
Additional custom testing for Indigenous athletes will be introduced this year ahead of July’s North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia. “I think creating more inclusive camps and combines is an incredible way to get more Indigenous athletes in the door“But, honestly, when you don’t see any representation of yourself anywhere, it’s really hard to get yourself to those kind of events where, honestly, you’re not going to feel as welcomed or maybe there’s not quite the sense of belonging that there would be when these more niche combines are set up for Indigenous athletes.
The 30-year-old from Mallard, Man., recalled how self-conscious and uncomfortable she felt as a shy teenager undergoing fitness testing for a provincial hockey team.“Even growing up playing hockey, there were kids that were a lot better than me and a lot more skilled than some guys that ended up going and playing in the NHL, but they just didn’t want to leave their comfort zone or the reserve … and try new things.
Alberta’s Indigenous talent combine is scheduled for March 11 in Edmonton and Saskatchewan’s is May 20 in Saskatoon with other dates and locations still to be announced. “This will literally be an opportunity for all of these Indigenous athletes from across the country to be exposed to the Training Ground equipment, the set-up, the same sport officials, and the same testing events that happen across the country,” said RBC vice-president of brand marketing Shannon Cole.
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