Performance Services

Mental Health Athlete Support

Game Plan – Canada’s Total Athlete Wellness Program: Game Plan, Canada’s national athlete total wellness program, supports and empowers high-performance athletes to pursue excellence during and beyond their sporting careers. Taking a proactive approach to total athlete wellness, the program is designed to help athletes navigate change and focus on performing when it matters most.
LifeWorks: Official Mental Health Partner of the COC and CPC, Lifeworks offers free access to a 24/7 helpline, short-term counselling, self-directed mental health programs, group therapy, and several health maintenance tools.
- LifeWorks Care Access Centre: Professional EAP Counselling Services available 24 / 7 / 365 days a year: 1-844-240-2990
Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport: A collaborative sport-focused mental health care team. Access to care for athletes is subsidized by Game Plan (learning more about funding)
AbilitiCBT App: offered by LifeWorks, it is an online, therapist-assisted program accessible on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Canadian National Team Athlete Mental Health Resource Guide

Massage Therapy

Self Massage Videos | April 2020 |
(This video series is educational. It is your full responsibility to be cautious when attempting the techniques, stop if it becomes uncomfortable and to consult a professional prior to and/or if you are unsure of the techniques.)

Sport Medicine

Cycling Canada Head Injury/Concussion Protocol | May 2020 |

Performance Nutrition Education Modules

Nutrition Fundamentals

Body Image & Positive Communication

Fueling & Digestion

Energy Availabilit y

Hydration

Performance Nutrition Education Modules

Supplement Information & Resources

Cycling Canada Nutrition Team Contact Information

CSIP Supplement Policy

Third-party testing programs recommended when searching for safe supplementation practices and reducing risk

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) Supplement Information

AIS Supplement Framework & Evidence Map (while these resources were compiled by Australia, there has been international input and consensus on their development and many countries use these resources as a result)