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Brad · 08-12-2008, 01:12 PM

I think the problem is that we are focusing on the 2010 games so funding goes there right now.

Also, the US does so well because they give out sports scholarships. If we did that in Canada it would turn the sports programs around a lot. I was a really good swimmer in HS and then in University I stopped because the competition was not as good and I knew I wouldn't make it to the Olympics. In the US these kids are encouraged to be in the pool morning and afternoon because they need to train hard to compete. In Canada that's not the case. Plus the schools here don't care that much about competing outside of football.

So my opinion is that yes we need to support the athletes, but that should start right out of High School which is where you are going to find the most of the talent. Universities here should be able to give out athletic scholarships that way the schools (which already have good facilities and government funding) can pay to train these people for most of the year.

Canada has such a good hockey program because we develop and challenge players from a young age. In amateur sport it is not the same. we are expected to do it for fun with no expectation that you will go anywhere with it.

08-12-2008, 01:12 PM
Brad Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,510	I think the problem is that we are focusing on the 2010 games so funding goes there right now. Also, the US does so well because they give out sports scholarships. If we did that in Canada it would turn the sports programs around a lot. I was a really good swimmer in HS and then in University I stopped because the competition was not as good and I knew I wouldn't make it to the Olympics. In the US these kids are encouraged to be in the pool morning and afternoon because they need to train hard to compete. In Canada that's not the case. Plus the schools here don't care that much about competing outside of football. So my opinion is that yes we need to support the athletes, but that should start right out of High School which is where you are going to find the most of the talent. Universities here should be able to give out athletic scholarships that way the schools (which already have good facilities and government funding) can pay to train these people for most of the year. Canada has such a good hockey program because we develop and challenge players from a young age. In amateur sport it is not the same. we are expected to do it for fun with no expectation that you will go anywhere with it. __________________ Affiliate Manager/Media Buyer ICQ 376 978 529 Skype: bradleyjwscott [email protected]