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The '''Canadian Olympic Committee''' ('''COC'''; {{lang-fr|Comité olympique canadien}}) is a [[Private sector|private]], [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]] that represents Canada at the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC). It is also a member of the [[Pan American Sports Organization]] (PASO). |
The '''Canadian Olympic Committee''' ('''COC'''; {{lang-fr|Comité olympique canadien}}) is a [[Private sector|private]], [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]] that represents Canada at the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC). It is also a member of the [[Pan American Sports Organization]] (PASO). |
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Canadian athletes first competed at the Olympic Games at [[1900 Summer Olympics|Paris 1900]] followed by [[1904 Summer Olympics|St. Louis 1904]], it was not until 1907 that the IOC officially recognized a [[National Olympic Committee]] (NOC) for Canada. The next year, Colonel [[John Hanbury-Williams]] was recognized as the chairman of the Canadian Olympic Committee for the [[1908 Summer Olympics|London 1908 Olympic Games]]. Hanbury-Williams became Canada's first IOC member in 1911.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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After another Canadian Olympic Committee was created with the purpose of organizing a team for the [[1912 Summer Olympics|1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm]], it was reported that the IOC wanted permanent NOCs. In 1913, the [[Amateur Athletic Union of Canada|Amateur Athletic Union of Canada (AAUC)]] created the Canadian Olympic Association with James Merrick as chairman, a position he held until 1921 when he succeeded Hanbury-Williams as IOC member. |
After another Canadian Olympic Committee was created with the purpose of organizing a team for the [[1912 Summer Olympics|1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm]], it was reported that the IOC wanted permanent NOCs. In 1913, the [[Amateur Athletic Union of Canada|Amateur Athletic Union of Canada (AAUC)]] created the Canadian Olympic Association with James Merrick as chairman, a position he held until 1921 when he succeeded Hanbury-Williams as IOC member.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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In 1921, the renamed Canadian Olympic Committee became a standing committee of the AAUC and a year later Patrick J. Mulqueen was elected chairman, a position he held until 1946. In 1937, the organization was renamed the Canadian Olympic Association (COA), but remained within the AAUC. It wasn't until the AAUC annual meeting in November 1949 that the foundation was laid for an independent COA, which came to fruition in January 1952. |
In 1921, the renamed Canadian Olympic Committee became a standing committee of the AAUC and a year later Patrick J. Mulqueen was elected chairman, a position he held until 1946. In 1937, the organization was renamed the Canadian Olympic Association (COA), but remained within the AAUC. It wasn't until the AAUC annual meeting in November 1949 that the foundation was laid for an independent COA, which came to fruition in January 1952.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Games of the Olympiad since then, with the exception of [[1980 Summer Olympics|Moscow 1980]]. Team Canada has competed at every edition of the [[Winter Olympic Games|Olympic Winter Games]], beginning with the first at [[1924 Winter Olympics|Chamonix 1924]]. Team Canada has participated at every edition of the [[Youth Olympic Games]], beginning with the first at [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics|Singapore 2010]]. Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Pan American Games, with the exception of the first at Buenos Aires 1951 because, at the time, countries of the Commonwealth did not participate in the Pan American Sports Congress.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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In April 2002, the organization was once again renamed the Canadian Olympic Committee, bringing it in line with most other NOCs and making the acronym the same in English and French. |
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On May 29, 2009, the COC and [[Barbados Olympic Association]] (BOA) signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation between both bodies. Under the deal, the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee remarked that "Signing this Memorandum of Understanding helps us work even more closely with our colleagues in Barbados to improve sport development for both [[List of Eastern Caribbean people#Athletes 3|Barbadian]] and [[List of Canadian sports personalities|Canadian athletes]] and coaches |
In April 2002, the organization was once again renamed the Canadian Olympic Committee, bringing it in line with most other NOCs and making the acronym the same in English and French.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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On May 29, 2009, the COC and [[Barbados Olympic Association]] (BOA) signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation between both bodies. Under the deal, the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee remarked that "Signing this Memorandum of Understanding helps us work even more closely with our colleagues in Barbados to improve sport development for both [[List of Eastern Caribbean people#Athletes 3|Barbadian]] and [[List of Canadian sports personalities|Canadian athletes]] and coaches".{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} |
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The deal covers a pledge of both national Olympic committees to develop stronger partnerships between sport federations of Canada and Barbados with athlete development an area of focus. This includes the free exchange of coaches, officials, trainers, judges, experts and scientists for participation in seminars, courses and counselling.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/04/c3313.html |title=COC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Barbados Olympic Association |access-date=2009-06-11 |date=2009-06-04 |work=CNW Group Ltd. }}</ref> |
The deal covers a pledge of both national Olympic committees to develop stronger partnerships between sport federations of Canada and Barbados with athlete development an area of focus. This includes the free exchange of coaches, officials, trainers, judges, experts and scientists for participation in seminars, courses and counselling.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/04/c3313.html |title=COC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Barbados Olympic Association |access-date=2009-06-11 |date=2009-06-04 |work=CNW Group Ltd. }}</ref> |
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In December 2014, the COC partnered with [[Egale Canada]] and the international [[You Can Play]] foundation, announcing a program to combat [[homophobia]] in sport by addressing [[LGBT]] issues as part of its mandate.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/canadian-olympic-committee-partners-with-leading-lgbtq-organizations-to-promote-equality-in-sport/article21883678/ "Canadian Olympic Committee partners with leading LGBTQ organizations to promote equality in sport"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', December 2, 2014.</ref> |
In December 2014, the COC partnered with [[Egale Canada]] and the international [[You Can Play]] foundation, announcing a program to combat [[homophobia]] in sport by addressing [[LGBT]] issues as part of its mandate.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/canadian-olympic-committee-partners-with-leading-lgbtq-organizations-to-promote-equality-in-sport/article21883678/ "Canadian Olympic Committee partners with leading LGBTQ organizations to promote equality in sport"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', December 2, 2014.</ref> |
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== Team Canada == |
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The first official Team Canada competed at the 1908 Olympic Games in London. Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Games of the Olympiad since then, with the exception of [[1980 Summer Olympics|Moscow 1980]]. |
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Team Canada has competed at every edition of the [[Winter Olympic Games|Olympic Winter Games]], beginning with the first at [[1924 Winter Olympics|Chamonix 1924]]. |
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Team Canada has participated at every edition of the [[Youth Olympic Games]], beginning with the first at [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics|Singapore 2010]]. |
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Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Pan American Games, with the exception of the first at Buenos Aires 1951 because, at the time, countries of the Commonwealth did not participate in the Pan American Sports Congress. |
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==List of presidents== |
==List of presidents== |
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| Country/Region |  Canada |
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| Code | CAN |
| Created | 1904 |
| Recognized | 1907 |
| Continental Association | PASO |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| President | Tricia Smith |
| Secretary General | David Shoemaker |
| Website | www.olympic.ca |
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The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC; French: Comité olympique canadien) is a private, non-profit organization that represents Canada at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It is also a member of the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO).
History
Canadian athletes first competed at the Olympic Games at Paris 1900 followed by St. Louis 1904, it was not until 1907 that the IOC officially recognized a National Olympic Committee (NOC) for Canada. The next year, Colonel John Hanbury-Williams was recognized as the chairman of the Canadian Olympic Committee for the London 1908 Olympic Games. Hanbury-Williams became Canada's first IOC member in 1911.[citation needed]
After another Canadian Olympic Committee was created with the purpose of organizing a team for the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, it was reported that the IOC wanted permanent NOCs. In 1913, the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada (AAUC) created the Canadian Olympic Association with James Merrick as chairman, a position he held until 1921 when he succeeded Hanbury-Williams as IOC member.[citation needed]
In 1921, the renamed Canadian Olympic Committee became a standing committee of the AAUC and a year later Patrick J. Mulqueen was elected chairman, a position he held until 1946. In 1937, the organization was renamed the Canadian Olympic Association (COA), but remained within the AAUC. It wasn't until the AAUC annual meeting in November 1949 that the foundation was laid for an independent COA, which came to fruition in January 1952.[citation needed]
Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Games of the Olympiad since then, with the exception of Moscow 1980. Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Olympic Winter Games, beginning with the first at Chamonix 1924. Team Canada has participated at every edition of the Youth Olympic Games, beginning with the first at Singapore 2010. Team Canada has competed at every edition of the Pan American Games, with the exception of the first at Buenos Aires 1951 because, at the time, countries of the Commonwealth did not participate in the Pan American Sports Congress.[citation needed]
In April 2002, the organization was once again renamed the Canadian Olympic Committee, bringing it in line with most other NOCs and making the acronym the same in English and French.[citation needed]
On May 29, 2009, the COC and Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation between both bodies. Under the deal, the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee remarked that "Signing this Memorandum of Understanding helps us work even more closely with our colleagues in Barbados to improve sport development for both Barbadian and Canadian athletes and coaches".[citation needed]
The deal covers a pledge of both national Olympic committees to develop stronger partnerships between sport federations of Canada and Barbados with athlete development an area of focus. This includes the free exchange of coaches, officials, trainers, judges, experts and scientists for participation in seminars, courses and counselling.[1]
In December 2014, the COC partnered with Egale Canada and the international You Can Play foundation, announcing a program to combat homophobia in sport by addressing LGBT issues as part of its mandate.[2]
List of presidents
- John Hanbury-Williams, 1907–1911
- James Merrick, 1911–1921
- Patrick J. Mulqueen, 1922–1946
- Andrew Sidney Dawes, 1946–1953
- Kenneth Farmer, 1953–1961
- James Worrall, 1961–1968
- Howard Radford, 1968–1969
- Harold Wright, 1969–1977
- Dick Pound, 1977–1982
- Roger Jackson, 1982–1990
- Wayne Hellquist, 1994
- William J. Warren, 1994–2001
- Michael A. Chambers, 2001–2010
- Marcel Aubut, 2010–2015
- Tricia Smith, 2015–present
See also
References
- ^ "COC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Barbados Olympic Association". CNW Group Ltd. 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "Canadian Olympic Committee partners with leading LGBTQ organizations to promote equality in sport". The Globe and Mail, December 2, 2014.
Further reading
- Pound, Richard W. (2004). Inside the Olympics : a behind-the-scenes look at the politics, the scandals, and the glory of the games. Etobicoke, Ont.: J. Wiley & Sons Canada. ISBN 978-0-470-83454-1.
External links
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