PacificSport Columbia Basin and The Sport Lab Nelson are excited to offer the IGNITE Athlete Development Program in Nelson BC to athletes 13-17 yrs in 2024/2025. Registration for the winter IGNITE Athlete Development Program Level 1 & 2 in Nelson, February 4 – May 15, 2024, opens November 15th 2024. Details below.
The IGNITE program follows a curriculum designed by the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific to prepare athletes for high performance sport, that over 150 Canadian National Team athletes have completed in cities across the province.
The IGNITE program is designed to provide future national team and Olympic or Paralympic athletes with fundamental athletic skills in three thematic areas of delivery; gymnastics (movement literacy), speed (Sprint) and Strength (techniques), to supplement existing sport specific training. Further, athlete education is also integrated to assist athletes in their holistic development and preparation toward higher levels of competition.
Level 1 of the IGNITE Program, Nelson is the perfect entry point for those new to IGNITE, focuses on building foundational athletic skills, strength, and conditioning, setting the stage for peak performance.
Level 2 is designed for graduates of Level 1 takes your training up to the next level with more advanced techniques and challenges to elevate your performance. (must have completed Level 1 to apply for Level 2)
LV Rogers students who participate in the IGNITE Athlete Development Program in Nelson are eligible for “Independent Study Credits” with additional project work.
Review the IGNITE Program Curriculum
The IGNITE Nelson Winter Program Level 1 – (new to IGNITE Program) details:
- Dates:
- Start Date: February 4, 2025
- End Date: May 15, 2025:
- (30 sessions)
- Level 1 x 2 training sessions per week:
- Tuesday – 3.30pm
- Thursday – 7am
- Location: The Sport Lab Nelson (details will be provided)
- Cost: $600
- Bursaries are available for qualified applicants with financial hardship
- Level 1 REGISTER HERE (February 4 – May 15, 2025)
The IGNITE Nelson Winter Program Level 2 – takes the training up a notch (must have completed IGNITE Level 1) details:
- Dates:
- Start Date: February 4, 2025
- End Date: May 15, 2025:
- (30 sessions)
- Level 2 x 2 training sessions per week:
- Tuesday – 7am
- Thursday – 3.30pm
- Location: The Sport Lab Nelson (details will be provided)
- Cost: $600
- Bursaries are available for qualified applicants with financial hardship
- Level 2 REGISTER HERE (February 4 – May 15, 2025)
- Must have completed IGNITE Nelson Level 1 to apply for IGNITE Nelson Level 2
IGNITE Athletes in Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic
- Erin Attwell ~ Class of 2017 ~ Cycling Canada
- Charity Williams ~ Class of 2014 ~ Rugby Canada
- Sarah Van Dam ~ Class of 2018 ~ Cycling Canada
- Caroline Crossley ~ Class of 2016 ~ Rugby Canada
- Jerome Blake – Athletics – 4 x 100m Relay
- Joel Ewart – Wheelchair Rugby