Canadian Sport Institute Calgary Announces New Community Partnership with Outdoor Gear Canada

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February 23rd, 2023

CALGARY – The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) is proud to announce its new community partnership with Outdoor Gear Canada. Headquartered in Montreal, Outdoor Gear Canada is an exclusive distributor of premium cycling products and brands, including Polar Electro products.

CSI Calgary registered athletes, coaches, and staff will receive 20% off their first purchase of Polar Electro products. To inquire about Outdoor Gear Canada, and for more information on how to take advantage of this community partnership and Polar Electro products, please contact Manager, Athlete Services & Digital Media, Annie Goncin, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

“We are thrilled to bring on Outdoor Gear Canada as our new community partner,” said Gary Davies, President/CEO of CSI Calgary. “Outdoor Gear Canada and the products offered by Polar Electro are great for our athletes to monitor their activity and understand their data as it relates to performance. This wearable technology comes at an affordable cost to athletes and staff, and we’re looking forward to working with Outdoor Gear Canada over the next year.”

Beginning in 1977, Polar was created with the idea of measuring heart beats on a wearable device on a cross-country ski track in Northern Finland. Polar had the foresight to see the incredible potential in wearable devices and has led the charge ever since.

Its leadership in personal guidance for fitness, sport and health has resulted in the world’s best measurement technology and data-driven insights – for anyone who wants to understand their body better, improve their happiness, and live a healthier life.

ABOUT POLAR

For more information about Polar Electro and its products please visit: www.polar.com

About the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary

The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary provides world-class training environments in Alberta. With the support of our partners, we deliver leading sport science and medicine, coach education and life services to help Canada's high-performance athletes achieve Olympic and Paralympic podium performances. For more information, please visit www.csialberta.ca

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Media Contact:

Annie Gagnon, Director, Marketing & Communications

Canadian Sport Institute Calgary

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Annie Goncin, Manager, Athlete Services & Digital Media

Canadian Sport Institute Calgary

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Brian Quessy, Polar Business Manager

Outdoor Gear Canada

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