FAQs:Athletics

Is the NSS for elite athletes only?

No. WinSport’s mission is to serve athletes in the full “discover, develop, and excel” continuum. The NSS serves athletes in the “Develop & Excel” range.

Can my student athlete stick with their current club or association?

Students from any team sport association can remain with their association of choice and can attend the National Sport School.

Have many students have gone on to National and Olympic Teams?

Yes, we have and have had many students reach the National and Olympic level. The past several Winter Olympics have had approx. 10% of NSS students on the Canadian Olympic Team.

What Sports that are Currently Represented at the National Sport School?

Alpine Skiing (12%)
Artistic Swimming (<1%)
Baseball (2%)
Basketball (1%)
Biathlon (<1%)
Cheer (<1%)
Climbing (<1%)
Cycling/Mountain Biking/BMX (<1%)
Diving (2%)
Equestrian (2%)
Fast Pitch (3%)
Figure Skating (3%)
Freestyle Skiing (5%)
Golf (1%)
Gymnastics (5%)
Male Hockey (22%)
Female Hockey (10%)
Irish Dance (<1%)

Lacrosse (8%)
Luge (<1%)
Nordic Skiing (1%)
Powerlifting (<1%)
Ringette (<1%)
Rugby (<1%)
Ski Jumping (<1%)
Speed Skating (<1%)
Snowboarding (3%)
Soccer (6%)
Swimming (2%)
Tennis (3%)
Trampoline (2%)
Track & Field (1%)
Volleyball (1%)
Water Polo (1%)
Whitewater Slalom/Water Ski (<1%)