The Winsport Story

John Francis, Director Marketing, Communications & Sponsorships.  A well-rounded marketing and sales leader with progressive experience in hospitality, alcohol beverage and the financial services industry. Has in-depth knowledge in developing and executing strategic and tactical marketing initiatives at a national and regional level. Well known for building, developing and managing high performing teams.

*In support of our speaker and of this amazing Canadian establishment located right here in our great city, we encourage you to please wear either: something red & white, or something with a maple leaf, a Canadian flag pin or a sports jersey! Be creative & have fun with it.

A not-for-profit organization, WinSport owns and operates Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, the Bill Warren Training Centre at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore Alberta, and the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on Haig Glacier Alberta. WinSport also funds two-thirds of the operating budget for the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary. Money spent at WinSport facilities supports not only Canadian high-performance athletes, but introduces thousands of Calgarians to mountain-based sports each year.