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Canadian bobsled, skeleton and luge look to unite under one national sport federation
The first merger of Canadian national sport organizations aims to combine resources and strengthen support for athletes, coaches and clubs.
- On Thursday, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Luge Canada signed an agreement to merge into a single national sport organization, uniting bobsled, luge, and skeleton under one NSO.
- The initiative marks the first merger of Canadian national sport organizations in response to the federal government's "Playground to Podium" vision, combining leadership and resources to strengthen the foundation for athletes and coaches.
- "Canada's sport system is changing, and we would rather lead that change," Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton CEO Kien Tran said. Luge Canada executive director Tim Farstad emphasized preserving each sport's unique culture while bringing strengths together.
- Subject to board and membership approvals, the combined organization plans to begin operations next spring; no official name has been set, though "Canada's Sliding Sports" appeared in contact information.
- Canada did not win an Olympic medal in sliding sports at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, but skeleton racer Hallie Clarke said the merger marks "the beginning of a bright future" for the sport.
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Canadian sliding sports to unite under one umbrella
Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada and Luge Canada will come together as one organization, uniting three sliding sports under one umbrella, the organizations announced on Thursday. It comes as national sport organizations are encouraged to consider amalgamation and sharing services to create more sustainable organizations.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Canadian bobsled, skeleton and luge look to unite under one national sport federation
CALGARY - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Luge Canada have signed an agreement to bring the two federations together as one national sport organization.
·Toronto, Canada
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Only one federation will include bobsleigh, skeleton and sledge in Canada, following the announced merger of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Luge Canada.
·Montreal, Canada
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