Welcome to the National Team

 Congratulations — you’re officially part of Team Canada!

Getting Started

As a new National Team member, there are a few important steps you need to complete. Please review the information below and complete all actions applicable to you.

All National Team members are expected to review each section of this site carefully. Here, you’ll find important team information, policies, protocols, resources, and updates to support you throughout your National Team experience.

This site is your primary source for the most current National Team information, so we encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

Integrity in High Performance Sport

Representing Canada comes with shared responsibilities to uphold safe, fair, and ethical sport. This section brings together the key requirements, programs, and resources that support integrity in high performance sport and help protect athletes and the broader sport community.

Review each area to understand your responsibilities as a National Team member and where to find additional information or support.

Athlete Support Services

Being a National Team athlete involves more than training and competition. A range of services and programs are available to support your mental and physical health, performance, education, career development, financial needs, and overall wellbeing.

Some services are available to all National Team athletes, while others depend on factors such as carding status, National Team level, location, or program eligibility. Where eligibility requirements apply, they are noted below.

If you are unsure what support is available to you or how to access a service, contact your Program Director or High Performance Coordinator.

National Team Guides

National Team athletes are expected to understand the policies, procedures, and expectations that apply when representing GymCan and Canada.

These guides provide practical information to help you navigate your National Team experience, from training and competition to travel, communication, and other responsibilities associated with representing Canada.

Please review the guides applicable to you and your discipline.

Beyond Competition

Your involvement in gymnastics can continue long after your time as a National Team athlete.

Whether you are considering retirement from competition, interested in becoming a coach or judge, or simply beginning to think about what comes next, these resources can help you explore your options and navigate your next steps.

Research Participation Opportunities

Research plays an important role in advancing our understanding of athlete health, wellbeing, performance, and the high performance sport environment.

From time to time, National Team athletes may be invited to participate in research opportunities relevant to their experiences in sport. Approved opportunities will be shared here, including information about the study, eligibility, participation requirements, and how to get involved.

Participation in research is always voluntary.

Research participation opportunities will be posted here as they become available.

Questions

For any questions not addressed in the National Team Handbook, please contact your Program Director.