AthletesCAN is proud to announce the 2025 AthletesCAN Forum and the 48th Canadian Sport Awards will be held in Calgary, October 3–5, 2025, at WinSport, one of Canada’s premier sport facilities.
A key legacy venue from the 1988 Winter Olympics, WinSport continues to play a vital role in Canadian sport as a hub for international events and athlete development. The venue will also allow athlete representatives at the Forum to maintain their training throughout the conference.
The AthletesCAN Forum is the largest and most inclusive gathering of Canada’s national team athlete leaders outside of competition. This year’s theme will be “Elevating Athlete-Centered Sport. Unify, Accelerate & Apply.” The Forum will feature interactive workshops, seminars, and presentations designed to empower athlete leaders, enhance understanding of the Canadian sport system, and foster collaboration across sport disciplines.
Forum attendance is targeted at Athlete Representatives from each of the 68 sports eligible for AthletesCAN membership. Additional details, including the program schedule and registration information, will be announced in the coming weeks. Nominations for the 48th Canadian Sport Awards are now open.
About AthletesCAN
AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is the only fully independent and most inclusive athlete organization in the country and the first organization of its kind in the world. As the voice of over 6,000 current and recently retired Canadian national team athletes, AthletesCAN membership spans 68 sports across the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan/Parapan American, and Commonwealth Games, and those currently funded by Sport Canada competing at Senior World Championships. AthletesCAN ensures an athlete-centered sport system by developing athlete leaders who influence sport policy and, as role models, inspire a strong sport culture, through educational resources, support, training and professional development.
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