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THE FUTURE OLYMPIANS FUND Specialized coaching and proper training at early stages will help young, talented athletes develop an incredible foundation; physically,

1 THE FUTURE OLYMPIANS FUND Specialized coaching and proper training at early stages will help young, talented athletes develop an incredible foundation; physically, technically and mentally, so that they can compete at a world-class level for years to come. MARNIE MCBEAN, THREE-TIME OLYMPIC CHAMPION SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OLYMPIANS

Own the Podium s template is widely recognized for Canada s incredible success at the Games in Vancouver, London and Sochi, totaling 25 gold, 22 silver and 22 bronze medals.

2 02 WE NOW EXPECT OUR ATHLETES TO WIN With your support in the last ten years, Gold Medal Plates has raised 9.5 million dollars for Own the Podium a program which directs money to Canada s best athletes. And your support has made a difference! Own the Podium s template is widely recognized for Canada s incredible success at the Games in Vancouver, London and Sochi, totaling 25 gold, 22 silver and 22 bronze medals. Few sights inspire national pride and unite the country as powerfully as the Canadian flag flying above all others on the Olympic podium. Gold Medal Plates culinary events will continue to support Own the Podium. Gold Medal Plates has partnered with the Canadian Olympic Foundation in a new initative to raise $4 million over the next four years for our next generation of athletes. $4M GOAL REACHED $2.2M 1 0

03 DEVELOPING THE PATHWAY TO THE PODIUM Canada must also support athletes five to eight years from the podium to achieve results at the Tokyo 2020 Games and 2022 Games.

3 03 DEVELOPING THE PATHWAY TO THE PODIUM Canada must also support athletes five to eight years from the podium to achieve results at the Tokyo 2020 Games and 2022 Games. However, most Canadian families cannot afford to keep their kids in sport beyond early entry to competition because of higher training and equipment fees, higher-level coaching, and international travel expenses. That s why Gold Medal Plates has partnered with the Canadian Olympic Foundation to raise $4 million over the next four years for our emerging podium athletes. We invite you to be a part of the solution. Identifying and developing medal-winning athletes requires long-term vision and unwavering commitment. FUTURE OLYMPIANS FUND WILL INVEST $4M INTO THE PODIUM PIPELINE WITH YOUR SUPPORT, SUCCESS IN 2022 LOOKS LIKE: Canada will be recognized internationally as having a leading world-class high performance athlete development system, with the Ignite Athlete Development Program at the core of this system. 25% 25% 50% Canada will have the number and quality of world-class coaches required to support high performance development athletes, and specifically, that these coaches have been trained to understand the unique psycho and social needs of female athletes. Athletes will have confidence that they will be given the right support and be placed in the right environment at the right time to allow for their optimal development and performance progression. UNPRECEDENTED $4M IN FUNDING FOR FUTURE OLYMPIANS Ignite Program: $2M will focus on developing Canada s emerging athletes at the Canadian Sport Institutes Athlete Awards: $1M will support travel, equipment & competition costs Coaching Enhancement: $1M to attract, train and retain the best coaches for emerging athletes

04 INVESTING IN THE PODIUM PIPELINE Your donation will support three programs that the Canadian Olympic Foundation has identified as being central to creating a high performance development system

4 04 INVESTING IN THE PODIUM PIPELINE Your donation will support three programs that the Canadian Olympic Foundation has identified as being central to creating a high performance development system for our next generation of athletes. 1. IGNITE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTES Until recently, only athletes designated as 1 to 4 years away from competing at the Games had access to the specialized programs offered by the Olympic and Paralympic Canadian Sport Institute Network (BC, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal). With your support, the Canadian Sport Institute Ignite Development Programs will provide athletes 5 to 8 years out from the podium with the following resources: Preferential access to world-class daily training environments Multi-sport training sessions (sprint training, gymnastics, strength & conditioning) designed to enhance balance, strength, speed, agility skills and physical fitness Opportunity to work with Canada s best trainers and athletes from different sports Identification and development opportunities while ensuring physical competencies are developed in age and stage appropriate programs Access to sport scientists (i.e. nutritionists, psychologists), physiological testing to benchmark progress, and goal setting seminars Coaching professional development opportunities An environment that facilitates research and innovation Program synergies between national sport organizations and provincial sport organizations The Canadian Sport Institutes are central to accelerating development of our next generation athletes. These resources will collectively build both the physical capability and the mental strength required to compete at a world-class level. Your donation will: Will increase the number of next generation podium potential athletes offered these programs Employ more full-time quality coaches Improve provincial and national level system alignment for better athlete transition up the system

05 2. ATHLETE AWARDS The number one reason why young Canadian athletes stop competing in sport at the national level is due to financial barriers.

5 05 2. ATHLETE AWARDS The number one reason why young Canadian athletes stop competing in sport at the national level is due to financial barriers. Most Canadian families cannot afford to keep their kids in sport beyond early entry to competition because of higher training and equipment fees, higher level coaching, and international travel expenses. Athletes can pay $60,000 to $200,000 in out of pocket expenses each year they compete internationally. Help us stand behind our athletes and ensure that their pursuit of the Olympic dream does not come to an end due to a lack of money. Your donation to the Future Olympians Fund will go towards providing $1 million to help our athletes cover the costs of training, equipment and development. 3. COACHING ENHANCEMENT How can Canada have the best athletes on our Olympic Team? By having the best team behind each athlete! Coaches don t stand on the podium or receive a medal, but these selfless individuals remain as leaders, motivators, support systems, parental figures, friends and mentors. High Performance coaches of Olympic sports play a key role in influencing athletes with the goal of podium performances. The reality is that the best coaches and technicians in the world are sought after and will go to the country offering the best job opportunity and financial incentives. Canada needs to be able to compete for and retain the best. Your donation will help provide an unprecedented $1 million in funding to develop and reward successful coaches to keep them in Canada.

06 RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES & CORPORATE PODIUM PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM RIO 2016 SEVEN DAYS FOR TWO, $25,000/YR FOR FOUR YEARS WITH $20,000 TAX RECEIPT/YR CORPORATE PODIUM PARTNERSHIP $25,000/YR FOR FOUR

6 06 RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES & CORPORATE PODIUM PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM RIO 2016 SEVEN DAYS FOR TWO, $25,000/YR FOR FOUR YEARS WITH $20,000 TAX RECEIPT/YR CORPORATE PODIUM PARTNERSHIP $25,000/YR FOR FOUR YEARS WITH $20,000 TAX RECEIPT/YR CORPORATE/GROUP DONOR NAMED AWARDS Rio VIP Hospitality Program (deluxe accommodation, dining and parties, tickets to 2 Olympic events and more ) Four day-passes to Canada Olympic House with behind-the-scenes events and activities At-Games concierge service (tickets, transportation, flight changes, etc.) Ability to purchase event tickets in advance of Games (restrictions apply) First chance access to tickets while in Rio Signed Olympic Team memorabilia IN ADDITION: Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games experience One week for two couples near exquisite Tuscan Villa at Borgo San Felice in 2014 or 2015* Dinner for two at a Gold Medal Plates winning chef s restaurant in year of your choice Access for two to a Canadian-based World Cup behind the scenes experience Athlete appearance at family or youth event Corporate donors gain the exclusive opportunity to create a named scholarship/award that recognizes your generous gift to the COF Impact an athlete s or coach s career with direct to athlete funding through your corporation s named award Be a part of the awards process by sitting on the Future Olympians Fund Scholarship Selection Committee Named award will be presented annually at GMP regional event in the city of your choice and recognized in a formal press release OTHER BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: One VIP table at a GMP regional event in a city of your choice in the initial year of gift agreement Recognition as a Future Olympians Fund Corporate Podium Partner on COF and GMP websites, newsletters and at GMP events Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games experience Host your award winner! Receive a visit from your award-winning next generation athlete/coach and an Olympic veteran at your next corporate/group event Receive the Canadian Olympic Foundation s annual impact report to learn how your investment is directly making a difference for future Olympians Skype or telephone call with Olympic ambassadors or a Future Olympian recipient Receive the Canadian Olympic Foundation s annual impact report to learn how your investment is directly making a difference for the next generation of high-performance athletes Full COF and GMP recognition benefits (see page 7) *Diamond Package with enhanced benefits for VVIP is available. Please contact Karen Blair for more information.

7 07 BE PART OF THE SOLUTION The Future Olympians Fund was created to invest in athletes who are 5 to 8 years away from Olympic participation. This $4 million campaign will provide unprecedented support for our next generation of athletes, and will make a significant impact by addressing their financial barriers, by developing their coaches, and by providing facilities to train and access to the best medical and psychological support. These resources will collectively build both physical capability and the mental strength to compete at a world-class level. JOIN US Support the Future Olympians Fund. We need you to help us reach our goal and together, we will leave a legacy for Canadian sport. Thank you for your consideration. CONTACT INFORMATION Karen Blair Leanne Nicolle Future Olympians Fund Co-Chair Executive Director Tel (416) Canadian Olympic Foundation kblair@goldmedalplates.com Tel (416) Cell (647) lnicolle@olympic.ca

THE FUTURE OLYMPIANS FUND

THE FUTURE OLYMPIANS FUND Specialized coaching and proper training at early stages will help young, talented athletes develop an incredible foundation; physically, technically and mentally, so that they