Athlete FAQ
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How do I know if I am eligible to be a registered Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan athlete?
Athletes that compete in Olympic and Paralympic sports, or sports that meet Sport Canada AAP eligibility criteria, are eligible to receive services from the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan provided they are AAP carded and/or they are identified by the Provincial Sport Organization as part of a service agreement.
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How do I register to be a Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan athlete?
Athletes are invited to register after formal National Team, carding and/or results announcements are made by an National Sport Organization, Sport Canada and/or Provincial Sport Organization.
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Do I only have to register one time?
Each year an athlete must complete an intake (or retake) interview and provide up to date information for the database. Intake interviews can be arranged by the coach for a group session or delivered as a one-on-one session for identified athletes.
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Is the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan only for athletes born in Saskatchewan?
The CSCS is not only for athletes that are born in Saskatchewan. Athletes who are training and/or competing, in eligible sports, in the province, at the level required to be eligible for services, are able to become registered athletes.
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I am an athlete from Saskatchewan but training elsewhere. How do I access services?
If you are a CSCS registered athlete and you leave the province to train elsewhere, CSCS staff can help introduce you to the staff at the Institute or Centre where you are going to train. They will be able to explain the level of services and access you have within their program.
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What sport medicine services does the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan provide?
In partnership with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan, registered athletes receive access to fully-certified sport science and medicine services including:
- Physiotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Athletic Therapy
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What sport science services does the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan provide?
In partnership with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan, registered athletes receive access to fully-certified sport science and medicine services including:
- Strength and Conditioning
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition
- Mental Training (Sport Psychology)
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Who do I contact for sport medicine and science services?
Prior accessing or booking services, contact:
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Do I have to pay for sport medicine and science services?
To access the Sport Medicine and Science Council Saskatchewan medical reimbursement program you must first exhaust all personal insurance allocations and submit receipts with our medical reimbursement form to Travis Laycok.
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Who do I contact about additional athlete services?
For information about accessing additional athlete services, contact
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What are GymFit Partners and how do I access them?
GymFit is a network of fitness facilities, health clubs and community centres facilities that offer complimentary access to registered Canadian Sport Centre Sasktchewan athletes. To gain access to any of the facilities, you need to show your Athlete ID card when you enter. Full list of GymFit Partners can be found here.
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What is Game Plan and how do I access the program?
Game Plan, powered by Deloitte, is Canada’s total athlete wellness program, striving to support national team athletes to live better and more holistic lives. More information about athlete eligibility requirements and services available through Game Plan, contact:
Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan Game Plan
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I would like to report a problem within my sport. Who do I contact?
In Saskatchewan, contact the Respect Resource Line at 1-888-329-4009 or visit http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/RiS/resourceLine.html. Within Canada, contact the Canadian Sport HelpLine at 1-888-837-7678 or visit abuse-free-sport.ca
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I am in need of financial assistance. Is there anything the Canadian Sport Centre can help me with?
Sask Sport and the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan have worked together to provide financial assistance to athletes who have been AAP carded and those who are working hard to make their sport specific National Team Funding Applications.