In Canada, the IOC Athlete Career Programme is implemented by the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network and Sport Canada through its non-profit Game Plan program.
Game Plan is powered by Deloitte and is managed by a small team nationally and the program is implemented through each region by Game Plan Advisors at each of the 7-8 Regional Training Centers and Institutes. The content of the program, though similar to its US counterpart, is more focused on mental health and wellness. It offers a 24/7 help line for crisis situation.
Game Plan is powered by Deloitte and is managed by a small team nationally and the program is implemented through each region by Game Plan Advisors at each of the 7-8 Regional Training Centers and Institutes. The content of the program, though similar to its US counterpart, is more focused on mental health and wellness. It offers a 24/7 help line for crisis situation.
Game Plan, powered by Deloitte, is Canada’s total athlete wellness program that strives to support national team athletes to live better and more holistic lives.
Eligibility:
Timing: Active national team athletes or within 2 years of retirement for all programs. Some programs and offering are open to Canadian National Team Olympian and Paralympian Olympian.
Contents: Program covers Health related topics, Education, Career Development, Job offers, Networking, Financial Management, etc.
Contact: Email: info@mygameplan.ca
Website & Links:
Game Plan - Homepage and login page of the Game Plan program
Game Plan contacts - Link to contacts of the National and local Advisors
- Senior National Team level athletes (Olympic, Paralympic, PanAmerican and ParaPanAmerican athletes) who received funding from the government
- Senior National Team level athletes (Category 1 athlete) within two years of their retirement
- Senior National Team level athletes (Category 1 athlete) who have retired for more than two years have access to SOME services.
Timing: Active national team athletes or within 2 years of retirement for all programs. Some programs and offering are open to Canadian National Team Olympian and Paralympian Olympian.
Contents: Program covers Health related topics, Education, Career Development, Job offers, Networking, Financial Management, etc.
Contact: Email: info@mygameplan.ca
Website & Links:
Game Plan - Homepage and login page of the Game Plan program
Game Plan contacts - Link to contacts of the National and local Advisors