Luge | Skeleton | Bobsleigh | Ski Jumping | Nordic Combined
Curious? Competitive? Adrenaline-driven? Ever wondered “Could I do this?”
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT
Testing Combine — Spring, 2026 | Ages 12+
Some sports just demand a different kind of athlete – or curate them.
These niche winter sports expose athletes to:
- High gravitational forces
- High rates of speed and the unique physical and sensory demands of flight
- Rapid decision-making under pressure
The robustness required to successfully participate prepares an athlete for success in ANY physical endeavor.
WHAT IS A TESTING COMBINE?
It is a battery of fitness tests conducted in a singular session to:
- Test your overall physical capacity and performance repeatability under fatigue/resiliency and grit
- See how your fitness compares to that of successful sliders and jumpers
- Identify strengths and areas for development as an athlete
- Explore whether one of these Winter Olympic sports could be a fit for you
No experience in these sports is required.
This combine is about gauging your curiosity, capacity to perform on demand, and potential to excel in these uniquely demanding sports.
WHAT ARE WE TESTING?
Foundational athletic qualities that support long-term development and sustainable performance — in these sports, and in any sport.
- Strength, speed, and power
- Balance, coordination, and overall body awareness
- Movement quality and control under load
WHAT COMES NEXT?
The combine comes first.
Participation in the combine does not require a commitment to a specific sport. Based on general interest and results, it may lead to:
- Opportunities to train like a slider or jumper in established training programs
- Cross-training experiences across all sport disciplines
- An invitation to broader athlete development initiatives
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER IT?
- Developing athletes (12+)
- Adult/late-entry athletes
- Multi-sport athletes exploring talent transfer opportunities
- Anyone curious about Canada’s Winter Olympic sports
WHY TRY IT?
Even if you never compete in these sports:
- You’ll better understand your athletic capacity
- You’ll gain insight into high-performance training demands
- You’ll leave with an understanding of how to be a more robust, resilient, and adaptable athlete
THE INVITATION
Test yourself.
Explore what’s possible.
Discover where your athleticism could take you.
NICHE WINTER SPORT COLLECTIVE
Creating pathways into Canada’s Winter Olympic Sports | Testing Combine — Spring | Ages 12+ | More to come.