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
http://www.alpinecanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlpineCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/alpinecanada/
Twitter
@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
https://archerycanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ArcheryCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/archery_canada/
Twitter
@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
http://athletics.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AthleticsCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/athleticscanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.badminton.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BadmintonCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/badmintoncanada/
Twitter
@canadabadminton
Mandate
Badminton Canada is the official governing organization for the sport of badminton in Canada.
Funding
Sport Canada Funding Information
Baseball
Website
https://www.baseball.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/baseballcanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/baseballcanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.basketball.ca/en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CanadaBasketball
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/canadabasketball/
Twitter
@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
http://biathloncanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BiathlonCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/biathloncanadaofficial/
Twitter
@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
http://www.bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BobsleighCanadaSkeleton/?fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bobsleighcanskeleton/
Twitter
@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
http://bocciacanada.ca/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BocciaCanada/?fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bocciacan/
Twitter
@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
http://boxingcanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BoxingCAN/?fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/boxingcanada/
Twitter
@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 & 10 Pin
Website
https://www.canadabowls.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/bowlingfederationofcanada
Instagram
N/A
Twitter
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
http://www.broomball.ca/wp/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/broomballcanada
Instagram
N/A
Twitter
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
http://canoekayak.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CanoeKayakCAN
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/canoekayakcan/
Twitter
@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
https://www.climbingcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ClimbingCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/climbcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://cricketcanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GoCricketGoCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cricket_canada/
Twitter
@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
https://nordiqcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NordiqCanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/nordiqcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://www.curling.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/curlingcanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/curlingcanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.cyclingcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CyclingCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cyclingcanadaofficial/
Twitter
@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
https://www.dancesport.ca/
Facebook
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=262039667324976
Instagram
N/A
Twitter
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
https://diving.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DivingCanada/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/divingcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://www.equestrian.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/equestriancan/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_can/
Twitter
@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
http://fencing.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Canadian-Fencing-Federation-F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration-canadienne-descrime-168914029806258/
Instagram
N/A
Twitter
@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
http://www.fieldhockey.ca/en/home
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FHCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/fieldhockeycan/
Twitter
@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
https://skatecanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkateCanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/skate_canada/
Twitter
@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
http://footballcanada.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FootballCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/footballcanada_official/
Twitter
@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
http://www.freestylecanada.ski/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/freestylecanada/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/freestylecanadaski/?hl=en
Twitter
@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
https://canadianblindsports.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/canadianblindsports
Instagram
N/A
Twitter
@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
http://www.golfcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GolfCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thegolfcanada/?hl=en
Twitter
@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
http://www.gymcan.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gymcan1
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gymcan1/
Twitter
@gymcan1
Mandate
Gymnastics Canada’s mission is "Build the foundation. Create champions. Inspire the nation".
Funding
Sport Canada Funding Information
Ice Hockey
Website
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/home
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/HockeyCanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.judocanada.org/?lang=en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/judocanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/judo_canada/
Twitter
@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
https://karatecanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/karatecanadaofficial/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/karatecanada/
Twitter
@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
https://www.lacrosse.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/LacrosseCanadaCrosseCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lacrossecanada/
Twitter
@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
https://bowlscanada.com/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BCBOfficial
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/BCBBowls/
Twitter
@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
http://www.luge.ca/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/LugeCanada/?fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lugecanada/
Twitter
@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
https://www.pentathloncanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PentathlonCanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/pentathloncan/?igshid=1nr91ke2hu3mv
Twitter
@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
https://racquetballcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RacquetballCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/racquetballcanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.ringette.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RingetteCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ringettecanada1963/
Twitter
@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
http://rowingcanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/rowingcanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rowingcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://rugby.ca/en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RugbyCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rugbycanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.sailing.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SailCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sailcanada/
Twitter
@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
http://sfc-ftc.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ShootingFederationdeTirCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/shooting_federationdetircanada/
Twitter
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
https://www.canadaskateboard.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CanadaSkateboard/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/canadaskateboard/
Twitter
@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
http://www.bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BobsleighCanadaSkeleton/?fref=ts
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bobsleighcanskeleton/
Twitter
@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
https://skijumpingcanada.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkiJumpingCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/skijumping_canada/
Twitter
@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
https://www.canadasnowboard.ca/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/canadasnowboard
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/canadasnowboardteam/
Twitter
@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
http://canadasoccer.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/canadasoccer
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/canadasoccer/
Twitter
@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
http://www.softball.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SoftballCanadaNSO
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/softball.canada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.speedskating.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SSC.PVC
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ssc_pvc/
Twitter
@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
http://www.squash.ca/en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/squashcanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/squashcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://csasurfcanada.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSurfingAssociation/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/csasurfcanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.swimming.ca/en/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SwimmingCanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/swimmingcanada/
Twitter
@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
https://artisticswimming.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CanadaArtisticSwimming/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/CanadaArtisticSwimming/
Twitter
@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
https://ttcanada.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/tabletenniscanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/TableTennisCan/
Twitter
@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
http://taekwondo-canada.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Taekwondo.Canada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/taekwondocanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.tenniscanada.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TennisCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/TennisCanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.triathloncanada.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Triathlon-Canada-148631098541373/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/triathloncanada/
Twitter
@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
http://www.volleyball.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/VolleyballCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/volleyballcanada/?hl=en
Twitter
@VBallCanada
Mandate
Volleyball Canada’s mission to provide leadership that enhances performance and participation in volleyball.
Funding
Sport Canada Funding Information
Water Polo
Website
http://www.waterpolo.ca/Default.aspx
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/waterpolocanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/waterpolocanada/?hl=en
Twitter
@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
http://wswc.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/wswcanada?ref=hl
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wswcanada/
Twitter
@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 & Wakeboard Canada has been in the business of serving the towed water sports community since 1949. A non-profit organization, Water Ski & 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 & 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
http://www.halterophiliecanada.ca/?lang=en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CWFHC/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cwfhc/
Twitter
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
http://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/wheelchairbasketballcanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wheelchairbasketballcanada/
Twitter
@WCBballCanada
Mandate
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
https://wheelchairrugby.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/WCRugbyCanada/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wcrugbycanada/
Twitter
@WCRugbyCanada
Mandate
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
https://wrestling.ca/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingCanada
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingcanada/
Twitter
@WrestlingCanada
Mandate
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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