RBC Training Ground is committed to giving athletes all across Canada the opportunity to participate, knowing there may be undiscovered and talented athletes around the country. In 2022, qualifying event cities were chosen to give in-person testing opportunities to as many Canadian athletes as possible. However, we recognize there are still a number of factors that may limit an athlete’s ability to attend one of the events, which is why we’re proud to be offering a virtual testing option as a safe, accessible, equally-as-credible alternative option once again.

Coaches and talent identification representatives from the participating NSOs will select athletes based on a combination of athlete performances – qualifying event or virtual testing results – sport history, and second-phase testing sessions. NSOs are looking for athletes who met or exceeded the predetermined benchmarks set by each of the sports.

Based on the results of the 2022 RBC Training Ground qualifying (and virtual) testing, and the subsequent sport-specific testing, 100 of the top athletes as nominated by our NSO partners will be invited to the National Final. This all-expense paid trip will represent the final stage of testing prior to selection of RBC ‘Future Olympians’ – the top 30 athletes who are chosen for continued support through the program.

This event will take place in Ottawa in October 2022. More information will be provided to those selected.

The RBC Training Ground team will reach out to all athletes who attend the National Final with more information after the event. 30 athletes from across the country will be selected as RBC ‘Future Olympians’. The athlete’s NSO will receive funding assistance that will be used towards each RBC Future Olympian’s travel, competition, training camp expenses, coaching, nutrition, and other sport-related costs, at the sole discretion of the NSO. These funds will be administered by the Canadian Olympic Foundation to the applicable NSO directly.

At this time, we are focused on finding the next generation of athletes with Olympic potential. Para sport has different requirements for their athletes based on the different classifications and ability categories within each discipline.

The Olympic Games represent excellence, teamwork, diversity and commitment —the same values that hold true for RBC, its employees, clients and communities. That connection is a major reason why RBC has been Team Canada’s longest-standing corporate partner since 1947. This commitment to the Olympic movement is demonstrated through the RBC Olympians program, as well as through RBC’s support for the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.

After registering for RBC Training Ground, athletes can select “Virtual Testing” from the drop-down list of RBC Training Ground events. Upon completion of their Athlete Bio, they will receive detailed instructions for how to complete our athletic tests remotely using minimal equipment. Exercises include a Shuttle Run, Sprint Test and Vertical Jump. Test scores will be submitted to the athlete’s profile along with a video recording as proof of completion. For more information, please contact RBC Training Ground.

After your event, your results will be evaluated by our participating NSOs and you may be invited to complete second-phase testing with one, or more, of the sports. This phase of testing will look different depending on which sports are interested in your abilities, and may require you to travel to a location outside of your city of residence or where you competed in the qualifying phase.