SHORT TRACK TEAMS
Winners of 37 Olympic and over 200 World Championship medals, Canadians have long been a dominant force in short track speed skating. Headquartered at the historic Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, the National High Performance Program continues to develop some of the top skaters and relay teams in the world.
RACING POOL
The following short track skaters have been selected to represent Canada on the international stage this season. The nominations to the racing pools for the World Cups, Four Continents Championships and World Championships are made in accordance with relevant High Performance Bulletins.
NATIONAL TEAM
The Canadian short track National Team is comprised of the top ranked skaters in the country, based on the previous year’s results. These skaters are the cream of the crop and consistently compete – and win medals – at the highest international levels. You’ll see them representing their country on the World Cup circuit, as well as at the World Championships and Olympic Games.
NextGen Team
The Canadian short track NextGen Team is made up of the skaters with future podium potential, who have earned their spot based on the previous year’s results and rankings. These up-and-coming skaters can be selected to compete at various events on the international stage, from NextGen competitions to World Cups and World Championships.
NATIONAL TEAM COACHES
Working out of the Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, our National High Performance Program coaching staff help athletes reach their full potential through training, preparation, analysis, and evaluation. These world-renown coaches contribute a great deal towards the development and success of our Canadian athletes, from the national level to the Olympic stage.
NATIONAL TEAM STAFF
An Integrated Support Team (IST) from INS Quebec works alongside the short track High Performance Program to ensure athletes receive world-class care and support for their training, competition, and recovery programs. These experts in sport science, exercise and medicine coordinate their expertise to ensure that athletes are healthy, fit and psychologically ready for optimal performance.
Marc Schryburt
Director, High Performance (Short Track) and Sport Pathway
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MONTREAL, QC
Shana Jean
COORDINATOR, HIGH PERFORMANCE – SHORT TRACK
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MONTREAL, QC
Laurent Daignault
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Alix Renaud-Roy
IST Lead
Simon Deguire
Sport Physiologist
Émilie Turner
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Antoine Léger
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Marie-Pier Salvas
Physiotherapist
Dr. Gabrielle Ostiguy
Team Doctor
Dr. Luc De Garie
Team Doctor
Kévin Roux
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Sandra Gonzalez
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Alexis Gagnon-Dolbec
Psychologist
Julien Clément
PERFORMANCE ANALYST, BIOMECHANICS
Martin Fréchette
NUTRITIONIST
Chantale Lussier
Mental Performance Consultant
Jonathan Lasnier
Mental Performance Consultant