TEAM CANADA 2014 :

Sports on the Program:

Aquatics (Swimming, Diving), Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling (Road, Mountain, Track), Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic), Field Hockey, Judo, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby 7's, Shooting, Squash, Table tennis, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Chef de Mission - Chantal Petitclerc:

 

One of Canada’s most decorated athletes of all time, has been appointed Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.  She is the only Canadian athlete to win gold medals at Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games and holds world records in three different wheelchair racing events.

 

“I have such a strong attachment to the Commonwealth Games, dating all the way back to 1990 when I was a silver medalist in Auckland, New Zealand—the first time that events for elite athletes with a disability were included on the sport programme. “In 2006, I was honoured to serve as Team Canada’s flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. It was truly one of the highlights of my career.” says Chantal

Chantal has also two 800-metre gold medals from the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England (2002) and Melbourne (2006).Her trophy case includes a staggering 21 Paralympic medals (including 14 gold) and the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canadian athlete of the year.

As head of the Canadian delegation, her main responsibility is to lead the Canadian Team to Glasgow, overseeing all planning and serving as the Team’s official spokesperson.

Leadership Team

Scott Stevenson is CGC’s Director of Sport.  Scott leads the overall Mission Team and as such will be responsible for the Team Headquarters in Glasgow during the Games.  Prior to the Games, the Director of Sport develops team policies, strategies and tactics.

Kelly Laframboise is CGC's Mission Team Leader, Operations whose main responsibility is to coordinate and manage the administrative, logistical and social operations of the Canadian Team, supporting each sport and the other Mission Staff Departments.

Jon Kolb is CGC’s Mission Team Leader, Coaching and Applied Sport Science. Jon will provide leadership, guidance and support to the sports as they prepare for best ever performances at the Commonwealth Games.

Dr. Navin Prasad is the Mission Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing (CMO). Navin’s main focus will be to support team members’ health and wellbeing with an emphasis on preventative strategies in a confidential and positive environment.

@ the Games in Glasgow

• 200 Athletes  -  55 Coaches  -  25 Mission Staff
• A world class competition
• A key marker of athlete development
• A stepping stone towards Olympic and World Championships

........ but it's different

Provides A Performance Environment that:

• Enables athletes to excel
• Minimizes distraction
• Inspires
• Supports performance excellence for every team member
• Recognizes personal achievements
• Takes pride in Team Canada and the Maple Leaf and its meaning

........ and is the experience of a lifetime!