On Sunday February 18th, several wrestlers from various clubs converged on the RBC Camp des Recrues held at UQAM University in Montreal. Established in 2016, the RBC Camp des Recrues is held across Canada and used to identify potential athletes for identification and recruitment to various other Olympic Sports should they wish to either change sports in an effort to realize their Olympic Dream. Concordia, Loyola High School and Vanier College all had athletes at the event.
Ethan Rooney of Loyola tests his strength on the Power-lifting apparatus
Cruz Lewis of Vanier shows his power in the Vertical Jump Test
Several sporting federations from around Canada were there in order to scout and see potential athletes for their sports. Federations that were represented included both winter and summer sports such as Flag Football, Volleyball, Speed Skating and Rowing.
Cameron Dallman (Vanier College) on the bottom of picture gets set to begin his endurance test
And they’re off!
Athletes were separated in different waves and participated in a series of controlled tests which measured strength, speed and endurance. Each result was catalogued and will be compared with other athletes from the province. Cameron Dallman of Vanier College impressed as he finished amongst three other athletes in the field with the highest number in the Endurance Test.
Cameron is the last person standing in this wave!
Cameron Dallman being interviewed by CTV News
In the end, our athletes had a good time and distinguished themselves well amongst the other athletes in the field.
For the CTV news report on the event, click here
The Rooneys (Loyola and Vanier)
Alessandro Giordano and Tristan Sears of Vanier
Ryder Church and Charles Da Vita (Concordia and Vanier)
Cameron Dallman and Cruz Lewis of Vanier College
Wrestlers represent!