OHPSI Overview

The Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI) is a program run through the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) to develop and enhance a world-class high performance athlete and coach development system in Ontario.  Through this initiative, the Ontario Cycling Association is able to obtain resources, including access to sport science expertise, financial support, facilities, and equipment, to enhance our high performance system.  This system is created in alignment and partnership with Cycling Canada using the same sport science practitioners and creating joint initiatives to help facilitate athlete progression towards national team programs.

The overarching goal of OHPSI is to:

“To support Ontario athletes who are deemed capable of achieving future international success on senior national teams in targeted summer and winter Olympic/Paralympic Games and Pan/Parapan American Games sports.”

OCA-OHPSI Program

Given the geographic size and capacity challenges, Ontario recognizes that there are different athlete development pathways leading to Team Canada representation.  As a result, Ontario’s plan supports both centralized, OCA-led programming, and de-centralized club/personal coach training environments.  It must be recognized that there is a finite amount of resources available and to maximize the return on investment, the OCA will be responsible for identifying athletes demonstrating the highest potential for international success.

Athlete Selection Process

OHPSI Targeted Athlete List [may not reflect most updated list, updates ongoing]

Team Ontario Athlete Photos