RBC Training Ground
The RBC Training Ground Manitoba regional qualifier was held in Winnipeg on January 21, 2023. Regional qualifiers continue to take place across Canada until the end of April.
Help discover Canada’s next generation of Olympic Athletes
RBC Training Ground is a day of physical challenges for athletes between the ages of 14 to 25 to showcase their podium potential. To see if they’ve got what it takes to be Canada’s next great Olympic athlete, athletes will compete in four exercises that include:
POWER: Vertical Jump – to assess the explosiveness of the lower body
SPEED: 20m Metre Sprint – to assess running velocity
STRENGTH: Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull – to assess general full-body muscular strength
ENDURANCE: 20 Metre Multi-Stage Shuttle Run – to assess general full-body endurance
2023 Schedule and Venue:
| Date | Venue | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 21 | Duckworth Centre – The University of Winnipeg | 400 Spence St. | 10:00am |
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A virtual qualifier will be available to athletes who cannot make it to the event in person. More details will be provided as they become available.
Athletes who meet or exceed performance benchmarks set by national sport officials will be invited to attend the RBC Training Ground Final, where they’ll compete for a chance to receive funding and support to fuel their passion and ambition towards Olympic glory.
*Coaches and talent identification representatives from the 9 participating national sport organizations (NSO) select the top 100 athletes based on their performance at the local qualifier events. They are looking for athletes who met or exceeded the predetermined benchmarks set by each of the sports. Manitoba’s regional finalists can expect to receive an invitation by email.
For more information, please contact:
Carolyn Bronsdon, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
carolyn@cscm.ca
204.797.4517
RBCTrainingGround.ca
