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
Mental Health & Mental Performance Education
Mindset Monday – Mental Performance Workshops | January 2023 |
Grief Counselling Resource | May 2020 |
Grief Counselling Resource | March 2020 |
How to Access Mental Health Resources | March 2020 |
Performing Under Pressure | March 2020 |
Mental Illness Detection and Response (PowerPoint Presentation) | Nov 2019 |
Mental Illness Detection and Response | Nov 2019 |
Sport Psychology
Performing Under Pressure | March 2020 |
Physical Therapy
Saddle Health Survey Results | December 2021 |
Daily Mobility Check In | April 2020 |
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
Body Image & Positive Communication
Performance Nutrition Education Modules






Supplement Information & Resources
Cycling Canada Nutrition Team Contact Information
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)
Athlete Agreement
2023 Cycling Canada Athlete Agreement | January 2023 |
Entente de l’athlète de Cyclisme Canada 2023 | Janvier 2023 |
Cycling Canada Policies & Guidelines
Anti-doping Rule Violation Policy
Appeals Policy |Updated April 2021|
Cycling Canada Code of Conduct |Updated December 2022|
Cycling Canada Sponsorship Guidelines
Discrimination & Harassment Policy
Equity & Access Policy – pending review
National Team Uniform and Equipment Guidelines – under development
Safe Sport Policy|Updated February 2021|
Insurance
Canadian Athlete Insurance Program (CAIP) | May 2020 |