Passing the Torch to the Next Generation

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Enjoy this hub of resources to get your students in the spirit while the Champion Mindset takes on the greatest stage in the world.

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Brooklyn McDougall shares her Olympic news with her classroom in our exclusive Teacher Community!

Colonel Walker School sends a congrats to their Athlete Mentor, Jane Channell! "We couldn’t be any prouder of you and will be cheering loud and proud when you participate in the Winter Olympics. You showed lots of determination and perseverance to make the team."

Third, fourth and fifth grade classes at Pouce Coupe made posters to cheer on their Athlete Mentor, Devin Wardrope.

Ms. Dingman’s Grade 3 Class wishes their Athlete Mentor Hallie Clarke good luck... "We cannot wait to watch you compete at the Olympics. We are super proud of you and happy for you."

Athlete Mentor Jane Channell shares exciting news with her mentees... "WE DID IT!! We qualified for a 3rd Olympics!! WE are going to the Olympics!! I hope you’re all ready to cheer extra loud for me!!"

Ms. Connon's class wishes their Athlete Mentor Devin Wardrope the best of luck... "We support you and are excited to watch you in the Olympics! We are impressed by your perseverance with your recent injury and are so excited for you and Cole to get to go to Italy!"

Competing Worldwide. Capturing Headlines.

Rising to the Moment and the Media Spotlight. Our Athlete Mentors in the News.

NBC Olympics: Sean Hollander and Kelly Curtis are sliding into the Olympic spotlight and giving back along the way
“I saw the work that she did with them,” Hollander said. “It seemed very fulfilling knowing that you have all of these supporters and that you can always keep them updated. It’s the most fulfilling volunteer work that I’ve done.”
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Energetic City: Elementary pupils cheer on Olympic athlete mentor as part of Classroom Champions program
Students held a cheer party for luge athlete Devin Wardrope on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pouce Coupe Elementary. He has been mentoring them through the Classroom Champions program.
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CBC: Winter Olympics athlete teaching northeast B.C. elementary students life lessons through mentorship program
Devin Wardrope has been meeting with the students virtually, creating videos from the Olympic village in Italy.
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Scholastic Kid Press: Winter Olympian Sean Hollander Talks Luge, Mental Toughness, and Hard Work
Just a few days after competing in the Olympic Winter Games, American luge athlete Sean Hollander joined Scholastic Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey to talk about his experience and his advice for younger athletes.
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KidNuz: What disability? Meet the 2026 Paralympian who says his Challenge is his Blessing!
Just before the Paralympic Games got underway, Classroom Champions Athlete Mentor Zach Miller joined KidNuz Convos for a fantastic conversation about what it's like to compete at the games, how much training is required, and his favorite post-workout snack.
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NBC Olympics: How three Paralympians are passing on lessons from sports and life to the next generation
As the Paralympic Winter Games commence in Italy, three Team USA athletes – Dan Cnossen, Jack Wallace and Zach Miller – are carrying more than competitive spirit into the Games.
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Paralympic Pro: Zach Miller competes in Para snowboarding.
Meet Para snowboarder Zach Miller, an athlete who turned his passion for the slopes into a powerful journey of perseverance and purpose. Get a glimpse into what it takes to train and compete as a Paralympian and how adaptive sports can open doors to confidence, community, and belonging.
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