The CAC’s partnership with Petro-Canada spans more than 20 years and consists of steadfast, continuous leadership in recognizing the contribution of Canada’s coaches and athletes.

Making a positive impact on coach education in Canada

We are proud of our ongoing partnership and its positive impact on coach education in Canada, which supports coaches through the following programs:

Petro-Canada Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE™) Program

Since 1988, the Petro-Canada Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE) Program has supported more than 3,500 athletes and coaches in their quest to reach the Olympic or Paralympic Games. Each year, Petro-Canada selects 55 up-and-coming athletes and their coaches from across Canada to receive a FACE grant to help them along their journey.

For Petro-Canada, to Live By The Leaf means supporting the athletes and coaches who wear it.

Learn more about the FACE Program.

Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards

Since 1986, Petro-Canada has honoured more than 1,500 coaches with a Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award. Recipients of the Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards are coaches who have reached the podium at world championships, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, or Special Olympic Games. They are recognized annually at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala.

Meet the Award Recipients