I’m a week late in this post but better late than never.
After a couple of weeks of training informally with them I can finally say that I’m officially a member of Triathlon Canada’s new Regional Training Centre here in Vancouver. It is a big step in my development as a triathlete and one that I couldn’t be more excited about.
Being a part of the training centre means a lot of things that I’m sure I’ll get into in the next couple of months but for now I’ll quote the mission statement:
The primary objective of every Triathlon Canada RTC program is to provide a World Leading Daily Training Environment to Triathlon Canada’s National and Development Team athletes committed to the High Performance Program.
It is important to note that being an elite athlete is not an acquired designation obtained simply by holding an “elite license”. Being an elite athlete is a title earned through actions and performance.
The secondary objective of every Triathlon Canada RTC program is to provide a World Leading Daily Training Environment and associated Development Opportunities to non-National or Development Team members who meet the competitive standards described in the Triathlon Canada RTC Entry Criteria and who are committed to the High Performance Program of Triathlon Canada. At all times, individual athlete developmental and sport specific age is respected and considered along with minimum performance standards when determining final athlete eligibility.
Potential RTC candidates are expected to step up and demonstrate they deserve to be called elite athletes and earn the privilege of enhanced support and services from Triathlon Canada.
For more information the training centre check out the website and the latest newsletter.
