National Sport Organizations

National Sport Organizations (NSOs) - sometimes referred to as National Sport Federations (NSFs) - are the national governing bodies for given sport in Canada. These organizations serve many important functions, including:

  • governing all aspects of a sport within Canada;
  • managing their high performance programs;
  • selecting and managing their national teams;
  • implementing national initiatives to develop and promote their sport;
  • sanctioning national level competitions and tournaments;
  • providing professional development for coaches and officials in their sport; and,
  • proposing and supporting bids for international competitions in Canada.

Organizations Funded by Sport Canada

  • Alpine Skiing
    Website
    Alpine Skiing website
    Facebook
    Alpine Skiing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Alpine Skiing Instagram page
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    @Alpine_Canada
    Mandate
    Alpine Canada is the national governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada. With the support of valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, world championship and World Cup medalists to stimulate visibility, inspiration and growth in the ski community.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Archery
    Website
    Archery website
    Facebook
    Archery Facebook page
    Instagram
    Archery Instagram page
    X
    @ArcheryCanada
    Mandate
    Archery Canada is the National Sport Organization dedicated to the promotion and development of all types of archery for all Canadians. AC supports the achievement of high performance excellence in archery and the development of a national archery infrastructure to promote archery participation across Canada in cooperation with our Members, the Provincial/Territorial Archery Associations.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Athletics
    Website
    Athletics website
    Facebook
    Athletics Facebook page
    Instagram
    Athletics Instagram page
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    @AthleticsCanada
    Mandate
    Athletics Canada’s mission is to lead, develop and deliver a positive experience, for all Canadians, in the sport of athletics.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Badminton
    Website
    Badminton website
    Facebook
    Badminton Facebook page
    Instagram
    Badminton Instagram page
    X
    @canadabadminton
    Mandate
    Badminton Canada is the official governing organization for the sport of badminton in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Baseball
    Website
    Baseball website
    Facebook
    Baseball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Baseball Instagram page
    X
    @baseballcanada
    Mandate
    Federally incorporated in 1964 as the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball, Baseball Canada is the national governing body for baseball in Canada and is made up of 10 provincial associations representing players, coaches and umpires nationwide.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Basketball
    Website
    Basketball website page
    Facebook
    Basketball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Basketball Instagram page
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    @CanBball
    Mandate
    Canada Basketball’s mission is to aspire to excellence in leading the growth and development of the game at home, and in pursuing medal performances on the international stage.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Biathlon
    Website
    Biathlon website
    Facebook
    Biathlon Facebook page
    Instagram
    Biathlon Intagram page
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    @biathloncanada
    Mandate
    Biathlon Canada is a not-for-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members of the association. Biathlon Canada’s mission is to achieve consistent international podium performances by leading, promoting, developing and governing biathlon in Canada to the highest standard of excellence.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Bobsleigh
    Website
    Bobsleigh website
    Facebook
    Bobsleigh Facebook page
    Instagram
    Bobsleigh Instagram page
    X
    @BobCANSkel
    Mandate
    Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton is the governing body for all activities pertaining to the sports of Bobsleigh and Skeleton in the country. Canada began sending bobsleigh teams to compete at the world level in the late 1950’s. The modern era of Canadian participation in skeleton racing was initiated in 1986 with the opening of the Olympic track, constructed for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Boccia
    Website
    Boccia website
    Facebook
    Boccia Facebook page
    Instagram
    Boccia Instagram page
    X
    @Boccia_Canada
    Mandate
    Boccia Canada is the boccia delivery arm of the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association focused on providing athletes and individuals of all ages with the chance to play a unique Paralympic sport.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Boxing
    Website
    Boxing website
    Facebook
    Boxing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Boxing Instagram page
    X
    @boxing_canada
    Mandate
    Boxing Canada is the national governing body for the sport of boxing in Canada recognized by the Canadian Olympic Committee. The goal of Boxing Canada is to promote, organize and coordinate the sport of Boxing for the advancement of the sport and its members of all levels and ages.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Bowling – 5 and 10 Pin
    Website
    Bowling website
    Facebook
    Bowling Facebook page
    Instagram
    N/A
    X
    N/A
    Mandate
    Bowling Federation of Canada promotes and fosters the sport of bowling in Canada by encouraging and promoting, among the national recognized organizations in Canada, sportsmanship, good fellowship, and the continued interest in the future development of bowling throughout Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Broomball
    Website
    Broomball website
    Facebook
    Broomball Facebook page
    Instagram
    N/A
    X
    N/A
    Mandate
    Canadian Broomball Federation’s mission is to promote the development of athletes, coaches and officials while incorporating social, cultural, economic and community benefits through the sport of broomball in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Canoe and Kayak
    Website
    Canoe and Kayak website
    Facebook
    Canoe and Kayak Facebook page
    Instagram
    Canoe and Kayak Instagram page
    X
    @CanoeKayakCAN
    Mandate
    Canoe Kayak Canada is the national body for competitive paddling in Canada. We are a volunteer lead and staff driven organization made up of a community of paddling enthusiasts – athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and supporters – from coast to coast.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Climbing
    Website
    Climbing website
    Facebook
    Climbing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Climbing Instagram page
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    @ClimbingCanada
    Mandate
    The CEC has been federally incorporated as a National Sport Organization (NSO) with a mandate to regulate and promote the development of competition climbing in Canada. In addition, the CEC provides assistance to athletes, coaches, and event organizers at the national level.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Cricket
    Website
    Cricket website
    Facebook
    Cricket Facebook page
    Instagram
    Cricket Instagram page
    X
    @canadiancricket
    Mandate
    Cricket Canada is the official governing body for the sport of cricket in Canada. It is a not-for-profit organization recognized by the International Cricket Council, the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Cross Country Skiing
    Website
    Cross Country Skiing website
    Facebook
    Cross Country Skiing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Cross Country Skiing Instagram page
    X
    @NordidCanada
    Mandate
    Nordiq Canada is the governing body of cross-country and para-nordic skiing in Canada. The 60,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Curling
    Website
    Curling website
    Facebook
    Curling Facebook page
    Instagram
    Curling Instagram page
    X
    @CurlingCanada
    Mandate
    Curling Canada’s mission is to inspire and lead all Canadians, from playground to podium, to make curling a part of their lives in the way that they enjoy it most by fostering an environment and system that allows them to achieve their personal goals.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Cycling
    Website
    Cycling website
    Facebook
    Cycling Facebook page
    Instagram
    Cycling Instagram page
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    @CyclingCanada
    Mandate
    Cycling Canada is a National Sport Organization with one simple purpose: to inspire Canadians to cycle. No matter what gets you pedaling every day, we’re here to provide support and help you turn each ride into an inspiring moment. Whether you ride for pleasure, for sport, for transport or for health, cycling is a journey that unites us.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • DanceSport (Breaking)
    Website
    DanceSport website
    Facebook
    DanceSport Facebook website
    Instagram
    N/A
    X
    N/A
    Mandate
    Canada DanceSport (CDS) is a National Sport Federation (“NSF”) and represents “DanceSport” athletes and officials in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Diving
    Website
    Diving website
    Facebook
    Diving Facebook website
    Instagram
    Diving Instagram website
    X
    @DivingCanada
    Mandate
    Diving Plongeon Canada (DPC) was established in 1967 as a not-for-profit organization to promote the growth and awareness of the sport in this country. As a member of FINA, the world’s governing body of aquatic sports, DPC contributes to the development of globally accepted standards of excellence in diving and supports the rules and regulations of international competition.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Equestrian
    Website
    Equestrian website
    Facebook
    Equestrian Facebook page
    Instagram
    Equestrian Instagram page
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    @Equestrian_Can
    Mandate
    Equestrian Canada (EC) is the national governing body for equestrian sport and industry in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all equine and equestrian interests. With over 18,000 sport licence holders, 90,000 registered participants, 11 provincial/territorial sport organization partners and 10+ national equine affiliate organizations, EC is a significant contributor to the social, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing of the equestrian industry across Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Fencing
    Website
    Fencing website
    Facebook
    Fencing Facebook website
    Instagram
    N/A
    X
    @FencingCanada
    Mandate
    Canadian Fencing Federation is a non-profit, amateur sports association and is the national governing body of fencing. It includes ten provincial fencing associations, which in turn represent eighty local clubs from coast to coast. Its mandate is to establish, develop and support fencing in Canada and to represent Canada on the international scene.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Field Hockey
    Website
    Field Hockey website
    Facebook
    Field Hockey Facebook page
    Instagram
    Field Hockey Instagram page
    X
    @FieldHockeyCan
    Mandate
    Field Hockey Canada is working, from grass roots to high-performance, to develop and strengthen field hockey across the country and to position the national team for podium contention.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Figure Skating
    Website
    Figure Skating website
    Facebook
    Figure Skating Facebook page
    Instagram
    Figure Skating Instagram page
    X
    @SkateCanada
    Mandate
    A not-for-profit organization, Skate Canada is the oldest and largest figure skating organization in the world and is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the governing body for the sport of figure skating in Canada. As the largest learn-to-skate teaching organization in Canada, Skate Canada is dedicated to creating a nation of skaters both recreationally and competitively.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Football
    Website
    Football website
    Facebook
    Football Facebook page
    Instagram
    Football Instagram page
    X
    @FootballCanada
    Mandate
    Football Canada is the national governing body of Canadian amateur football, which represents tackle, touch, flag and 7s components, including players, coaches, officials and administrators.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Freestyle Skiing
    Website
    Freestyle Skiing website
    Facebook
    Freestyle Skiing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Freestyle Skiing Instagram page
    X
    @canfreestyleski @FreestyleCanSki
    Mandate
    Freestyle Canada's critical mission is to win medals at the Olympic Winter Games, World Championships, World Cups and X Games by providing Canadians with quality freestyle skiing programs and services that build people, train athletes and deliver champions.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Goalball
    Website
    Goalball website
    Facebook
    Goalball Facebook page
    Instagram
    N/A
    X
    @CDNBlindSports
    Mandate
    Canadian Blind Sport Association is the national sport governing body for Goalball in Canada and recognizing that most of its members (the provincial/territorial associations) are multi-sport organizations provides support for all Canadians who are blind/visually impaired to be involved in a range of sports.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Golf
    Website
    Golf website
    Facebook
    Golf Facebook page
    Instagram
    Golf Instagram page
    X
    @TheGolfCanada
    Mandate
    Golf Canada is the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 319,000 golfers at more than 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Gymnastics
    Website
    Gymnastics website
    Facebook
    Gymnastics Facebook page
    Instagram
    Gymnastics Instagram page
    X
    @gymcan1
    Mandate
    Gymnastics Canada’s mission is "Build the foundation. Create champions. Inspire the nation".
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Ice Hockey
    Website
    Ice Hockey website
    Facebook
    Ice Hockey Facebook page
    Instagram
    Ice Hockey Instagram page
    X
    @HockeyCanada
    Mandate
    Hockey Canada is the national governing body for grassroots hockey in the country. The organization works in conjunction with the 13 member branches, the Canadian Hockey League and U Sports in growing the game at all levels.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Judo
    Website
    Judo website
    Facebook
    Judo Facebook page
    Instagram
    Judo Instagram page
    X
    @JudoCanada
    Mandate
    Judo Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of judo in Canada. Judo Canada has overall authority to provide leadership in promotion and development as well as to govern all aspects of Judo in Canada and to select and prepare Canadian teams for international competition. Judo Canada is a not-for-profit registered canadian amateur athletic association operating under a board of directors elected by provincial and territorial members.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Karate
    Website
    Karate website
    Facebook
    Karate Facebook page
    Instagram
    Karate Instagram page
    X
    @KarateCanada
    Mandate
    Karate Canada is a not-for-profit corporation constituted under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act, with the objective of describing and incorporating all activities related to the promotion, organization, regulation and popularization of the sport of karate all over Canada, of protecting the physical and emotional health of athletes, and of promoting the interests of karate throughout Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Lacrosse
    Website
    Lacrosse website
    Facebook
    Lacrosse Facebook page
    Instagram
    Lacrosse Instagram page
    X
    @LacrosseCanada
    Mandate
    Lacrosse Canada’s mission is to promote, develop and preserve the sport of lacrosse and its heritage as Canada's national sport.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Lawn Bowls
    Website
    Lawn Bowls website
    Facebook
    Lawn Bowls Facebook page
    Instagram
    Lawn Bowls Instagram page
    X
    @BCBBowls
    Mandate
    Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is the governing body responsible for lawn bowls in Canada.The association represents and promotes all facets of bowls-outdoor, indoor, short mat-for men and women
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Luge
    Website
    Luge website
    Facebook
    Luge Facebook page
    Instagram
    Luge Instagram page
    X
    @LugeCanada
    Mandate
    Luge Canada is the governing body for luge racing in the country tasked with the responsibility of recruiting young sliders who enjoy the speeds of going downhill on snow and developing them into high-performance athletes with the ultimate goal of climbing to the international podium.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Pentathlon
    Website
    Pentathlon website
    Facebook
    Pentathlon Facebook page
    Instagram
    Pentathlon Instagram page
    X
    @PentathlonCAN
    Mandate
    Pentathlon Canada is the National Sport Organization that governs the sport of Modern Pentathlon in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Racquetball
    Website
    Racquetball website
    Facebook
    Racquetball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Racquetball Instagram page
    X
    @RBallCanada
    Mandate
    Racquetball Canada is the National Sport Organization for the sport of racquetball. As a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, our mission is to coordinate, govern and encourage the advancement of racquetball from the grassroots to the elite level across Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Ringette
    Website
    Ringette website
    Facebook
    Ringette Facebook page
    Instagram
    Ringette Instagram page
    X
    @ringettecanada
    Mandate
    Ringette Canada is the national sport organization that governs, promotes, and leads the development of ringette.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Rowing
    Website
    Rowing website
    Facebook
    Rowing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Rowing Instagram page
    X
    @rowingcanada
    Mandate
    Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is a non-profit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for rowing in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Rugby
    Website
    Rugby website
    Facebook
    Rugby Facebook page
    Instagram
    Rugby Instagram page
    X
    @RugbyCanada
    Mandate
    Rugby Canada is the national governing body of the sport of Rugby Union in Canada. Its mission is to deliver life-long, inclusive rugby experiences that cultivate participation and inspire excellence from community to club to country.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Sailing
    Website
    Sailing website
    Facebook
    Sailing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Sailing Instagram page
    X
    @SailCanada
    Mandate
    Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing. We are committed to excellence in performance, developing our leaders and training our sailors. The pursuit of Olympic success fuels our focus not only on our Team athletes but also on Canada’s next generation of performance sailors, and all the partners, clubs and coaches who support them.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Shooting
    Website
    Shooting website
    Facebook
    Shooting Facebook page
    Instagram
    Shooting Instagram page
    X
    N/A
    Mandate
    The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) is the national sport governing body responsible for the promotion, development, and governance of organized, recreational, and competitive target shooting in and for Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Skateboard
    Website
    Skateboard website
    Facebook
    Skateboard Facebook page
    Instagram
    Skateboard Instagram page
    X
    @CanSkateboard
    Mandate
    Formed in 2016, Canada Skateboard is recognized by the Canadian Olympic Committee, Sport Canada and World Skate as the official National Sport Federation (NSF) for skateboarding in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Skeleton
    Website
    Skeleton website
    Facebook
    Skeleton Facebook page
    Instagram
    Skeleton Instagram page
    X
    @BobCANSkel
    Mandate
    Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton is the governing body for all activities pertaining to the sports of Bobsleigh and Skeleton in the country. Canada began sending bobsleigh teams to compete at the world level in the late 1950’s. The modern era of Canadian participation in skeleton racing was initiated in 1986 with the opening of the Olympic track, constructed for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Ski Jumping
    Website
    Ski Jumping website
    Facebook
    Ski Jumping Facebook page
    Instagram
    Ski Jumping Instagram page
    X
    @SkiJumpCanada
    Mandate
    Ski Jumping Canada (SJC) is the national sport governing body for ski jumping in Canada. SJC works with the clubs and provincial sport organizations to promote the sport of ski jumping in Canada and ensure developmental programs are strong.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Snowboard
    Website
    Snowboard website
    Facebook
    Snowboard Facebook page
    Instagram
    Snowboard Instagram page
    X
    @CanadaSnowboard
    Mandate
    Mission: To develop and lead competitive snowboarding in Canada. Vision: To be the leading snowboard nation.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Soccer
    Website
    Soccer website
    Facebook
    Soccer Facebook page
    Instagram
    Soccer Instagram page
    X
    @CanadaSoccerEN
    Mandate
    Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in Canada, from grassroots to high performance, and on a national scale. Soccer is the largest participatory sport in Canada and is considered the fastest growing sport in the country. There are nearly 1,000,000 registered Canada Soccer active participants in Canada within 1,200 clubs that operate in 13 provincial/territorial member associations.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Softball
    Website
    Softball website
    Facebook
    Softball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Softball Instagram page
    X
    @SoftballCanada
    Mandate
    The Canadian Amateur Softball Association, commonly known as Softball Canada, is a not-for-profit National Sport Organization (NSO) based in Ottawa, Ontario founded in 1965. It is recognized and financially supported by the Government of Canada as the National Governing Body for the sport of softball. Softball Canada is administered by an eight-member Board of Directors elected by the country's 12 Provincial and Territorial Associations, and is supported by eight staff members working in the National Office.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Speed skating
    Website
    Speed Skating website
    Facebook
    Speed Skating Facebook page
    Instagram
    Speed Skating Instagram page
    X
    @SSC_PVC
    Mandate
    Speed Skating Canada (SSC) is the governing body for long track and short track speed skating in Canada. Founded in 1887, SSC is comprised of 13 provincial and territorial associations. Together, we aim to challenge and inspire Canada to thrive through the power of speed skating.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Squash
    Website
    Squash website
    Facebook
    Squash Facebook page
    Instagram
    Squash Instagram page
    X
    @squashcanada
    Mandate
    Squash Canada is a non-profit, national sport association responsible for the development of athletes, coaches and officials. Squash Canada sets the Canadian standards for squash and works with partners to promote the growth and development of the sport across the country.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Surfing
    Website
    Surfing website
    Facebook
    Surfing Facebook page
    Instagram
    Surfing Instagram page
    X
    @SurfCanada
    Mandate
    CSA Surf Canada (SURF CANADA) is the official recognized National Sport Federation for Surfing, Stand Up and Prone Paddleboard (SUP) in Canada, by the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). SURF CANADA is responsible for holding the Nationals Championships for Surf and SUP each year and for selecting the official Canadian Surf and SUP Team to compete internationally.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Swimming
    Website
    Swimming website
    Facebook
    Swimming Facebook page
    Instagram
    Swimming Instagram page
    X
    @SwimmingCanada
    Mandate
    Swimming Canada serves as the national governing body of competitive swimming. We inspire Canadians through world leading performances to embrace a lifestyle of swimming, sport, fitness and health. Canadians are global leaders in high performance swimming and development for both able-bodied swimmers and swimmers with a disability. Swimming is recognized as one of the most celebrated and successful Canadian summer Olympic and Paralympic sports..
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Swimming - Artistic
    Website
    Swimming artistic website
    Facebook
    Swimming artistic Facebook page
    Instagram
    Swimming artistic Instagram page
    X
    @CanadaArtSwim
    Mandate
    Canada Artistic Swimming, a volunteer-based organization with a professional staff based in Ottawa, is responsible for the development and operation of the sport through a wide variety of programs. These programs encompass research and development; marketing and communications; participation; athletes, officials’ and coaches’ development; and competitions. The association also coordinates the activities of the eleven provincial sections.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Table Tennis
    Website
    Table Tennis website
    Facebook
    Table Tennis Facebook page
    Instagram
    Table Tennis Instagram page
    X
    @TableTennisCan
    Mandate
    Table Tennis Canada (TTCAN) is the national governing body for the sport of Table Tennis in Canada. TTCAN is responsible for the development of athletes, coaches and officials. It promotes and develops the sport in cooperation with its member provincial/territorial associations. TTCAN is responsible for the national team program participating at the international level including World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Taekwondo
    Website
    Taekwondo website
    Facebook
    Taekwondo Facebook page
    Instagram
    Taekwondo Instagram page
    X
    @tkd_canada
    Mandate
    The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee recognize Taekwondo Canada as the National Sport Organization governing the sport of Taekwondo in Canada. As a National Sport Organization, Taekwondo Canada is responsible for organizing and conducting national and international events in the sport of Taekwondo.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Tennis
    Website
    Tennis website
    Facebook
    Tennis Facebook page
    Instagram
    Tennis Instagram page
    X
    @TennisCanada
    Mandate
    Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to become a world-leading tennis nation. We value teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation and excellence. Tennis Canada owns and operates the premier National Bank Open presented by Rogers WTA and ATP Tour events, five professional ATP and ITF sanctioned events and financially supports four other professional tournaments in Canada. Tennis Canada operates junior national training centres/programs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Tennis Canada is a proud member of the International Tennis Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and senior national teams. Tennis Canada invests its surplus into tennis development.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Triathlon
    Website
    Triathlon website
    Facebook
    Triathlon Facebook page
    Instagram
    Triathlon Instagram page
    X
    @TriathlonCanada
    Mandate
    Triathlon Canada is a national organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the sport. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to the same expectation we have of our athletes and coaches who represent us: being the best in the field, whether it’s on the race course, in the training environment or in the offices and boardroom.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Volleyball
    Website
    Volleyball website
    Facebook
    Volleyball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Volleyball Instagram page
    X
    @VBallCanada
    Mandate
    Volleyball Canada’s mission to provide leadership that enhances performance and participation in volleyball.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Water Polo
    Website
    Water Polo website
    Facebook
    Water Polo Facebook page
    Instagram
    Water Polo Instagram page
    X
    @waterpolocanada
    Mandate
    Water Polo Canada’s mission is to create and offer a sport system that allows our people to achieve their goals and dreams.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Water Ski and Wakeboard
    Website
    Water Ski and Wakeboard website
    Facebook
    Water Ski and Wakeboard Facebook page
    Instagram
    Water Ski and Wakeboard Instagram page
    X
    @WSWC_Canada
    Mandate
    Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is responsible for coordinating, growing and developing towed water sports from initiation to high performance. Responsible for the overall health of the sport in collaboration with our Provincial Sport Organizations, WSWC leads through proactive advocacy, strengthened partnerships, effective communications and coordinated leadership. Representing several interest groups in the sport, Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada has been in the business of serving the towed water sports community since 1949. A non-profit organization, Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is the sole national sport governing body and recognized water ski and wake sport authority in Canada, representing all competitive Canadian towed water sports including adaptive water ski and wakeboard, barefoot, marathon, show ski, wakeboard, wake park, wakesurf, wakeskate, and water ski. As the national association, WSWC is also responsible for high performance, national championships, and developing the national programming for grassroots development, coaching and long-term athlete development.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Weightlifting
    Website
    Weightlifting website
    Facebook
    Weightlifting Facebook page
    Instagram
    Weightlifting Instagram page
    X
    N/A
    Mandate
    The Canadian Weightlifting Federation is the governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting in Canada. Formed in 1960 and incorporated as a Not-for-Profit in 1974, the CWFHC has seen tremendous growth in the sport.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Wheelchair Basketball
    Website
    Wheelchair Basketball website
    Facebook
    Wheelchair Basketball Facebook page
    Instagram
    Wheelchair Basketball Instagram page
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    @WCBballCanada
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    Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the national sport governing body responsible for the organization of wheelchair basketball in Canada. A non-profit, charitable organization that is the Canadian member to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). Wheelchair Basketball Canada delivers programs and services that strengthen the sport from the grassroots level to high performance athletes competing in the Paralympic Games. Representatives from the provinces elect the Board of Directors which establishes policy and lends guidance to the development of wheelchair basketball in Canada.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Wheelchair Rugby
    Website
    Wheelchair Rugby website
    Facebook
    Wheelchair Rugby Facebook page
    Instagram
    Wheelchair Rugby Instagram page
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    @WCRugbyCanada
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    Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) is a national sport organization representing wheelchair athletes. It is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization recognized by Sport Canada. In addition to its role as a developer of elite athletes, WRC is a national and international voice for Canadian wheelchair athletes. WRC also provides a national link for the development of wheelchair athletes and sports at all levels and in all areas of the country.
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information
  • Wrestling
    Website
    Wrestling website
    Facebook
    Wrestling Facebook page
    Instagram
    Wrestling Instagram page
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    @WrestlingCanada
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    Wrestling Canada Lutte is the national sport governing body for Olympic style wrestling in Canada. Among its responsibilities, the association selects and prepares Canada’s teams that participate in international competitions including Continental Championships, World Championships and major multi-sport Games (ie. Olympic Games).
    Funding
    Sport Canada funding information

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