The High Performance Committee oversees Bowls Canada Boulingrin’s high performance program. The High Performance Committee’s aim is to give our athletes the tools necessary to excel at the sport, give them the opportunity to compete at the international level and help them become high performance athletes with the skills, knowledge and confidence to win medals internationally.
Selection Process
The High Performance Program consists of both a men’s and women’s National Senior Squad, National Para Squad and a Youth Squad. The National Senior Squad currently operates on a cycle that runs from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2026. The Youth Squad operates on a yearly cycle ( August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024), consisting of bowlers who placed in the top 2 for the Under 18 and Under 25 disciplines of the Canadian Youth Championships. While the National Para Squad cycle will run from August 15, 2023 to July 31, 2024. For more information, click here.
National Squad Training and Competition Commitment
The members of the National Squads are required to adhere to a minimum standard of training and competition. These athletes commit to a physiological training program designed to improve basic aerobic capacity, core strength and balance. Additionally, National Squad athletes are expected to practice their technical and tactical skills on a consistent basis through regular year-round training.
