Sports Programs
High performance
sport programs
Building the future of Canadian athletics. Enhancing performance, athlete by athlete, team by team.
Building the future of Canadian athletics. Enhancing performance, athlete by athlete, team by team.
Train on the ice where the Canadian Olympic Long Track Team won gold in 2010. For first-timers, skill-builders, and those dreaming of the international stage.
World class coaching in a world class facility. Development-focused.
Elevate your speed skating skills with a comprehensive program designed for aspiring high-performance athletes. Participants will develop advanced techniques, short track racing strategies, and overall physical conditioning through 12+ hours of weekly training, including:
Beyond physical training, athletes receive support in mental performance, nutrition, and equipment services—critical components for unlocking full potential.
Open to athletes aged 13–20, this program prepares skaters for youth, junior, and senior competitive levels.
An opportunity for Masters and Skate for Life skaters to train alongside other Masters athletes. This program focuses on enhancing technical skills, improving physical fitness, and developing racing strategies to skate with smoothness and power. Open to Masters athletes aged 18 and older.
Christopher Poljer-So has represented Team BC and the Richmond Olympic Oval at numerous national competitions, including the Canada Winter Games. He trained at both the Richmond Olympic Oval and the National Training Center in Calgary, bringing over a decade of national-level skating experience. Christopher also has five years of coaching experience with the Oval’s High Performance Speed Skating Performance Program.
Keven has coached speed skating in BC since 2008, working with clubs across the Lower Mainland. He’s led Team BC at national events including the 2023 Canada Winter Games, 2024 BC Winter Games, and 2025 Canadian Youth Long Track Championships.
Currently Head Coach of the Matsqui Blades and Sardis Fliers, Keven was honored with the 2024 SSBC Competitive Coach of the Year and Builder Award.