2010
The goal for OTP was to prepare Canada to become the top winter sporting nation in the world by 2010 — when Canada would host the Winter Olympics. This achievement would be measured by whether Canada becomes the top medal-winning nation at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, and places in the top three at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. To achieve the goals of 2010, the focus of the program was to provide additional resources and high performance programming to Canadian athletes, coaches and support personnel.
The first three years of the program focused on the development of sport organizations; coaches and leaders; and programs for the athletes.
The remaining two seasons will focus on training at the 2010 venues and competing in international events. This will familiarize athletes and coaches with the sporting venues and prepare them for top level competition conditions.
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