The Canada Games Technical Manual is intended to assist National Sport Organizations, Chefs de Mission and Host Societies in preparing for their participation in the Canada Games. It includes important information on Canada Games Council goals, technical packages, protests procedures and other items. It is intended that this information be shared with coaches and Provincial Sport Organizations.

Should anyone be unclear as to the intent or application of any item in this handbook, the Canada Games Council's Sport Committee shall be the only body to render an official interpretation or decision.

Provincial Sport Organizations or coaches should seek clarification from the Sport Committee through their NSO and Chef de Mission.

Feedback on the usefulness of this material is important and welcome. Should a reader identify information needs that are not addressed within the handbook, recommendations should be forwarded to the Director of Sport of the Canada Games Council. From time to time, individual sections of the handbook may be updated and it is recommended this website is viewed on a regular basis.

Table of Contents (PDF)
1	Introduction (PDF)
2	Strategic Framework (PDF)
3	2011 Principles that Govern Technical Packages (PDF)
4	2013 Canada Summer Games Team Size (PDF)
5	2011 Canada Winter Games Team Size (PDF)
6	Awards (PDF)
7	Sport Evaluation Criteria (PDF)
8	Dispute Resolution Policy (PDF)
9	Coaching Certification Exemption Process (PDF) (DOC)
10	Policy on Doping Penalties (PDF)
11	Provincial and Territorial Team Colours (PDF)
12	Commercialization and Sponsorship Policy (PDF)
13	Graphic Stanadards Manual (PDF)
14	Technical Representative - Job Description (PDF)
15	Sport Information Officer - Job Description (PDF)