Liam Smedley (He/Him/Il) No pressure, but your future, your teammates future, your entire organization’s future is depending on you to win a medal, have fun at the Olympics/Paralympics! 🤦‍♀️

6/3 Just because everyone is enjoying this thread, I tweeted this to the minister. I will now be working to put together the evidence that a review has already taken place with no significant changes and that the funding system is the primary cause of poor Canadian sport culture.

We are so grateful for the support of wonderful coaches like ⁦Richard⁩! Please read his powerful letter on our Instagram. Good coaches make all the difference in the world! ✨ ⁦Global Athlete⁩ instagram.com/p/CcI64wJJd4m/…

And for those not on Instagram, please read Richard’s letter in full here:

7/3 Another appropriate share as we reconsider our funding model again now. @tomhallca I imagine you'll be unsurprised to see this resurface with the current state of sport. #TimeForChange thewalrus.ca/the-wrong-trac…

Long read on Canada's high-performance sport system: torontosun.com/sports/safe-sp…

“Sports has this exceptionalism complex where they can exist outside of the rules of social norms. In no other organization that has HR would any employee be allowed to do these things...and get away with it. And yet in sports it seems to be dismissed continually. (1/2)

"I think that’s a huge part, the accountability of letting sports organizations run themselves.” -AthletesCAN President Erin Willson Members: Stay informed with our Leadership Education resources to learn how your voice can create meaningful change: bit.ly/3roDc0q

Why is athlete representation essential? Liam Smedley (He/Him/Il) explains in our Athlete Representation Training eLearning Modules! ➡️bit.ly/3ylOpDg #AthleteVoice

AthletesCAN applauds Sport Canada for cancelling this survey due to its transphobic content. While we encourage gender equity and inclusion research, we oppose harmful/stereotypical language used towards any specific group or population segment. #AthleteVoice | #VoixDesAthlètes

We support our gymnastics members in their continuing battle for justice. It is their lived experiences that will form a critical pathway towards closure and leave an impact for future athletes. #AthleteVoice

Are you a national team athlete or a professional with a passion for amplifying the athlete voice in 🇨🇦 ? AthletesCAN is seeking new members to join its various committees! Apply by May 27➡️bit.ly/3PrnLyY #AthleteVoice | #VoixDesAthlètes

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Athlete Information Session on Independent safe sport mechanism launch to be held Thursday National Team athletes are encouraged to check their email or contact AthletesCAN, the SDRCC, the COC AC or CPC AC to register for the event ➡️bit.ly/3LMcrdL #AthleteVoice

Are you a current or retired 🇨🇦 national team athlete within the last eight years? We need your voice! AthletesCAN to conduct landscape equity, diversity and inclusion survey of members in partnership with U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed and EAlliance ➡️bit.ly/3lKwMp5 #AthleteVoice

Three-time Paralympian Camille Bérubé has been empowered throughout her time on our Board of Directors working with fellow national team athletes. Want to join her and the rest of our team? Apply by tomorrow! ➡️bit.ly/3gnl98b Register for AGM➡️bit.ly/3ShYIi8

Informed discussions on Trans & Non-Binary Inclusion is critical if we are to create a safe space for all national team athletes to reach their full potential on and off the field Join the Board (Deadline today!)➡️bit.ly/3gnl98b Register for AGM➡️bit.ly/3ShYIi8

🚨The 2022-23 Board of Directors election is now OPEN! Voting runs until Nov. 9. Members: check your email for further instructions on how to cast your ballot. Nominees➡️bit.ly/3gnl98b #AthleteVoice

Statement: 2030 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Bid Déclaration : Candidature aux Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d'hiver de 2030 EN: bit.ly/3U3Wrc0 / FR: bit.ly/3zIlyc5 #AthleteVoice | #VoixDesAthlètes