PISE offers Community Programming which pairs our world class facilities with expertise of our partners from Canadian Sport Centre Pacific and LifeMark Sport Medicine. Our staff and instructors are well trained and passionate about what they do. We look forward to taking your training to the next level.

*Early Reg. (Early Registration) Fee is for those who register prior to 1 week before course start. Courses will not be pro–rated for late registrations. Program registration is non–refundable. All Program and Testing Rates + GST

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Foundation Programs

Personal Conditioning
What is your fitness goal? Your Personal Conditioning Coach will work with you to meet
those goals, with innovative, interesting and cutting edge training programs. We will
work to match you with a trainer who is suited to your background and goals. Our team
will make your workouts interesting, challenging, and fun! Sessions booked to suit your schedule.

Individual Training

Program Design

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Partner Training (2 people)

Group Training (3–5 people)

Nutrition Consultation
When you’re on the go all the time, a well balanced nutrition régime can fall by the wayside. We are here to help. Our team of experts will teach you how to eat well, while you’re on the go, so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle without even thinking about it! Sessions booked to suit your schedule.

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Additional Services

Testing & Assessment

Our Testing & Assessment options can assist you in setting your goals and tracking your results. Our Exercise Physiology team can answer questions, assess your needs, set testing schedules, and suggest the best testing protocols for you. The PISE team will use your results to create a program design to ensure a safe and success training experience.

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Sport Specific

Volleyball Train & Play (grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12)

The train and play program is designed to improve the basic skills of athletes eager to play volleyball. Athletes will be taught at age appropriate levels the fundamental skills and individual/team defense and offense. This program is uniquely designed to encourage players to play the fast paced game of volleyball in a supportive fun and challenging environment. This is an excellent opportunity for any athlete who is playing or wants to play for their School Volleyball team and beyond.
Instructor: Andrew Schopp, owner of South Island Volleyball Association; Level 2 NCCP Certified

High Performance Volleyball (grades 10-12)

The High Performance session is geared to high school athletes looking for an opportunity to take themselves to the next level on their school, club, or elite team. Athletes can look forward to advance skill acquisition, position specific training, individual and team defense/offense, and volleyball specific physical training. Each of the 10 sessions may include skills, drills, game play, mental/physical training. This course will have low athlete to coach ratio and is recommended for athletes looking for an elite experience.
Instructor: Andrew Schopp, owner of South Island Volleyball Association; Level 2 NCCP Certified

Camosun Chargers Basketball Fundamentals Academy

The Chargers Basketball Fundamentals Academy will give young male and female athletes the opportunity to develop their basketball skills so they become better players with their school and Night League teams. This advanced program will build confidence, increase physical abilities and emphasize the improvement of your basketball skills. Correct skill development and sound game knowledge in a positive environment will provide young athletes with a strong foundation to build their basketball skills and to fulfill their dreams of becoming successful players.

All participants receive: 15 hours instruction, academy reversible jersey and shorts, drill manual, Camosun Chargers season pass and Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Receipt (if the child’s age qualifies).

Champions Academy Basketball Team

by Eli Pasquale (Two time Olympian and Five time National Champion)

Teams will be registered and play in the Victoria District Basketball League (a.k.a Night League). Eli Pasquale (Director/Head Coach), will set and establish the practices for these teams. The team program is focused on developing the skills, physical performance levels, nutritional management and overall athletic lifestyle of each participant. We will incorporate all the basketball skills with strength and conditioning and much more.

Register as an individual. Limited to ten players per team.

The Season operates from October 13 to March 5:One game per week. Approximately 20 games played. Teams will practice on Sundays at PISE for 1½ hours.

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Racquet Sports Strength and Conditioning

Push yourself up to the next level in your sport with this training. This 8 week program will help improve your game, whether it is tennis, badminton, squash, or racquetball. Protocols will focus on strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder girdle to not only improve racquet velocity, but help minimize the risk of injury. Speed, agility, and quickness drills will ensure you have the foot speed needed to track down any shot sent your way.

Hockey In-Season Strength and Conditioning

Enhance your on–ice performance with off–ice strength and conditioning! This program is designed to help keep your body strong, functional, and injury free throughout the grueling season. Protocols are designed to work with your on–ice training to maximize athletic potential, without the worries of overtraining. Our Certified Strength Coaches will teach you the proper technique to enhance power, speed, agility, and strength to ensure that you have every tool available to help you in your pursuit of excellence.

Field Sports Conditioning

With the highly competitive nature of sports such as soccer, rugby, football and field hockey, it is imperative to put yourself ahead of your competition. This program is designed to improve the key attributes needed for field sports such as speed, agility, and quickness as well as improve mobility, strength, stability and flexibility to ensure sports related injuries remain at a minimum.

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Court Sports Conditioning

Studies show that sports specific training for basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton can be improved by incorporating strength and conditioning protocols into your workout. This course will focus on correct technique for vertical jumps, linear and horizontal agility, speed and quickness. This will enhance your sport specific skill set as well as lower your susceptibility to sports related injuries.

Endurance Sports Conditioning

Is your long distance training getting you no where? Get back on track with our trainers and push yourself to new levels. This multi–faceted program provides athletes with a progressive resistance training program designed to help improve the general strength and mobility for cyclists, triathletes and runners. Based on the latest scientific research and coaching practices this program will help develop a solid foundation of fitness for your upcoming season.

Judo

Judo is a Japanese Grappling Martial Art as well as an Olympic sport. Known for its spectacular throwing techniques, Judo also includes a complete ground grappling system that utilizes specialized submission techniques and hold downs. In this program you will learn effective grappling techniques that will prepare you for self–defence or any athletic endeavour.The emphasis of this program will be on creating a safe, fun and friendly environment where the focus is on building self–confidence, discipline and fitness.

Instructor: Wayne Unger
4th degree black belt & former National Team member

Pise Team Night

Train like an Olympian! Experience the cutting edge of sport performance with a Team Night at PISE. Athletes, coaches and parents through interactive experiences, will be introduced to the principles of eating well for both training and competitions by a registered sport dietician. You will explore with a sport psychology coach the mental skills to succeed in sport and life, and work with a sport physiologist and Certified Strength Coach on evaluating and developing physical fitness and movement skills for success in sport. The team night will include performance testing in Canadian Sport Centre Pacific’s Sport Performance Laboratory and dryland training in their high performance strength and conditioning facility. A nutritious snack will be provided for all athletes.

Register your team: minimum 4 teams to run a session. Open to all sports.

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University/College Recruitment Packages

This 4, 6, or 8 month package is designed to prepare you for moving on to the next level in your athletic career. Our Certified Strength Coaches will design a program specifically for your sport, complete with protocols designed to maximize your scores on the tests that CIS or NCAA schools look for (i.e. 40 yard dash, countermovement vertical jump, beep test etc.). Included are your test scores certified by Canadian Sports Centre Pacific and a letter explaining the training you have been undertaking to send to potential University/College institutions.

Each package includes: sport specific testing protocols with printout from CSC Pacific, Biomechanical Assessment, weekly sessions with a Certified Strength Coach, program design and gym access for the duration of the package and a letter of referral describing the training protocols.

Endurance Performance Package

Are you looking for the science to back up your work out program? The Endurance Performance package is designed to give athletes physiological data as they work towards optimum performance. The package includes a V02 max or Lactate Step test to determine heart rate and pace specific training zones; Body Composition analysis to determine if weight gain or loss over time is fat or lean body mass; and a Fluid Balance Analysis to calculate your sweat rate and sweat content in your training environment and gives an understanding of how much fluid and electrolytes you need to consume; and a strength & conditioning program written by our experts, and utilizing the data from testing protocols. This package can be booked on an ongoing basis and will offer you an edge on your competition this season! Booked at your convenience.

Sport Performance Membership

PISE is the centre for High Performance training on Vancouver Island. We want to make you the best athlete you can be! If you are an athlete of any age or ability, dedicated and committed to achieving your personal best, or a coach that wants to provide your team with a distinct competitive advantage, then the Sport Performance Membership is perfect for you. This membership can be purchased individually or for a small group. Team packages are also available.

The Sport Performance Membership includes: sport specific testing protocols; Biomechanical Assessment; body composition testing; 12 week strength & conditioning program design based on test results; once a week sessions with your Certified Strength Coach (12 sessions); and a 3 Month Membership.

Booked to fit your training schedule.

Team Performance Package

If you want your team to be the best, you have to train with the best. No matter your playing surface, dryland strength and conditioning is a proven way to improve your field/ice/court performance while minimizing the potential for sports related injuries. Our Certified Strength Coaches will design a program specifically for your sport, utilizing the latest scientifically based protocols to improve intra–muscular coordination, mobility, stability, strength & power, flexibility, speed and agility. The team will be instructed through a training program which progresses through their season, and is developed in cooperation with their practice and game cycle, ensuring continued improvement and adaptation is occurring in each athlete.

Lacrosse Shooting Skills (AGES 6-9, 10-14, 14+)

You shoot, you score! Join PISE and R42 Lacrosse to receive exclusive coaching and instruction from Lewis Ratcliff. Learning proper shooting technique, philosophy and many of the tips that help him be successful!! These skills sessions are based on the demand to improve this area of your game.

Lacrosse Christmas Camp (AGES 6-9, 10-14, 14+)

An early Christmas gift to yourself! Spend the beginning of the Christmas break working on your skills as a lacrosse player. This three day program will consist of the following: Day 1 - passing and catching fundamentals, shooting technique and strategy, loose balls, individual skills. Day 2 - review fundamentals, add more in depth look at shooting, 2 on 1’s & 3 on 2’s, 1 on 1 offence and defence, pick and rolls, 2 man game. Day 3 - full floor drills, review 2 man game and pick and rolls, break outs, in game positioning, scrimmage. Camps will be sponsored by Reebok and will have daily prizes and camper of the day prize giveaways!!

Lower Island Soccer Association Strength and Conditioning Tune Up

This 6 week program is designed to improve on the areas of weakness as identified by the testing protocols for each LISA athlete. This one hour per week program will supplement the on field training each LISA athlete is receiving, in order to minimize injury potential and maximize performance improvements for those athletes identified as being at a greater risk for injury. The focus will be on improving movement control and lower limb stability to help increase balance, coordination and efficiency of movement. For female athletes, in addition to the above protocols, this program will have a greater emphasis on improving movement patterns and correcting instabilities related to knee injuries as females tend to be at a much higher risk for ACL/MCL/PCL tears.

For more information please visit the Fitness Centre Front Desk located on the First Floor or www.piseworld.com or contact us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 250-220-2510

Rugby Sport Specific Christmas Camp (Ages 15+)

Train at the home of the National Rugby team! Skill development will be worked on through a series of drills implemented by Rugby Canada National Team Coaches, John Tait and Morgan Williams. Strength training protocols developed in conjunction with the Rugby Canada Strength and Conditioning team will focus on proper running mechanics for on field agility and speed improvements and strategies for sport specific weight training.

*Sign up no later than December 14 to take advantage of the Early Registration Fee. Use the Promo Code during the payment process. PROMO CODE: RUGBYXMAS09 (please copy this code in order to obtain the Early Registration at CHECK OUT)

*Early Reg. (Early Registration) Fee is for those who register prior to 1 week before course start. Courses will not be pro–rated for late registrations. Program registration is non–refundable. All Program and Testing Rates + GST

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Special Events

1ST Anniversary Open House

The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence opened on September 2, 2008. We are proud to share our first year of success and stories with you. Please join us to celebrate our 1st Year Anniversary. We will have class demonstrations, program information, facility tours, prizes, patio barbecue and an opportunity to meet our partners and team.

Event Schedule

Tour de Bootcamp

Join Hudson Mack, his personal trainer, and other excellent trainers and coaches for this unique Tour de Rock fundraiser! Five hours at 5 different locations. Workouts will be well–balanced to include: cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility, agility, coordination, core conditioning, and teamwork. If it sounds like a lot, it’s nothing compared to what the riders will experience in their 1000km journey of Vancouver Island. Help raise money for a great cause and get a great workout – not bad for a day’s work! Pre–register at PISE with a minimum $100 donation. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges to maximize monies raised. Pledge forms will be emailed to participants after registration. (Check in at PISE: 8–8:25am)

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Island Fitness Conference

PISE is proud to partner with the Island Fitness Association to host the 20th Annual Island Fitness Conference. Featuring presentations around nutrition, yoga, biomechanics, plyometrics, and many more great sessions.

For more information please visit; www.islandfitnessassociation.com

Sport Performance Speaker Series

Hitting the gym is not the only important piece of sport training, learning from other athletes and coach’s experiences will help athletes build their mental strength as well. The Sport Performance Speaker Series has been developed to support an open exchange of information and build upon our current knowledge of the sport industry. These events are free to attend and geared toward general public, students, athletes and professionals currently involved in the sport industry. Each session begins with a brief, sport–related presentation, followed by a roundtable discussion. Presentations will focus on: training and coaching philosophies, key concepts for world class preparation and personal learning in pursuit of sports excellence.

Past presenters include:

• Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Simon Whitfield and his coach
• Victoria Academy of Swimming, Head Coach, Randy Bennett and Olympic Bronze Medalist Ryan Cochrane
• Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Vice President of Sport Performance, Gord Sleivert
• Camosun Centre for Sport and Exercise Education, Chair of Sport Education, Andy Van Neutegem
• Canadian Show Jumping Team, Athlete & Coach, Jill Henselwood
• Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Sport Psychology Consultant, Bruce Pinel – National Women’s U–17 Soccer Team, Head Coach, Ian Bridge
• Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Physiologist, James Brotherhood – National Coaching Institute, Director, David Hill

Presenters and dates to be announced: please view our website for upcoming Speaker Series Events and changes to times or days.

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Sport Education

LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION

The National Coaching Institute is pleased to partner with the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence to offer two educational sessions by world renowned long–term athlete development consultant Istvan Bayli. These sessions will provide coaches, parents and community leaders with the tools to maximize childrens’ sport experiences. The two unique lectures will include; Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L): What is Canadian Sport for Life and Long–Term Athlete Development? CS4L Physical Literacy: Developing physical literacy (FUNdamental movement and sports skill) in our children.

The National Coaching Institute

The National Coaching Institute offers a diploma in advanced coaching which is aligned to the National Coaching Certification Program level 4 program. This program is for coaches seeking to advance their coaching skills and gain extensive world leading expertise to further a career in coaching. In Victoria, the re–location of the NCI–BC into the new Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence will enable direct access to world leading practitioners and facilities within a high performance sport environment. The Victoria based program additionally offers a unique full–time program from September 2009 to April 2010. For more information on NCI Diploma program please go to www.cscpacific.ca and follow the links to the National Coaching Institute.

Training - Active for Life

Life Makeover Package

Are you tired of being fatigued? If you’re not sure what kinds of changes you need to make to revitalize yourself try the Life Makeover. This individualized personal conditioning and nutrition package will give you the education, support, training, and nutritional knowledge to reach your personal goals for health and wellness. Your personal conditioning coach and nutrition consultants will work collaboratively to design a program that will lead you to success. Our specialists are committed to help you change your life!

Services include: baseline measurements and health screening; personal conditioning sessions 3 x week for 3 months; Biomechanical Assessment; nutritional services includes: One initial consultation (45–60 minutes); five follow–up nutrition consultations; one computerized nutrition analysis; weekly nutrition tracking; PISE Nutrition booklet; and a 2 week meal plan (our nutrition expert will liaise with other members of Makeover team). This program includes a 3 Month Membership.

PISE Bootcamp

Take your training up a notch! This power packed program will give you a new fitness regime, challenge your nutrition, and push you to make some great changes! One initial nutrition consultation (45–60 minutes); two follow–up nutrition consultation (30 minutes); one computerized nutrition analysis; PISE Nutrition booklet; a 1 week meal plan; and email support every two weeks. Typical length of program is 2 months (consultation interval 3 weeks).

Services include: baseline measurements and health Functional Movement Screening ; group training sessions 3 x per week for 3 months; nutritional services including two group presentations (45–60 minutes); weekly nutrition tracking & advice; PISE Nutrition booklet; and ongoing nutritional follow up. This program includes a 3 Month Membership.

PISE Spin Class

This energetic class will rev you up for the week. Join our enthusiastic instructor for a class that is sure to have you ramping up your RPMs.

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PISE Yoga
Instructor: Elizabeth Peckham

This one hour and fifteen minute class will refresh your soul and revitalize your body. Elizabeth has been teaching for 15 years and her style incorporates dynamic movement with alignment. Prior Yoga experience is not required. Instruction will include basic standing poses, hip/leg stretches, shoulder girdle/arm stretches, simple backbends and some inversions. Enjoy a class that balances your energy and invigorates the body, mind and spirit.

SuperFit – Metabolic Boost Training

This program is designed specifically to help boost your metabolism. Through a combination of strength training and aerobic conditioning protocols, you will have your engine revving higher than ever before. By increasing your metabolism, your body will be forced to burn more calories 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, while at the same time improving your strength, aerobic conditioning and body composition. Get ready to sweat because this program is not for the faint of heart!

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Women on Weights – Beginner

We want to empower women to become athletes at any stage of their life. This women–only fitness class is targeted to all fitness levels, and will lead women through a progressive cardio and weight routine. If you are looking for a way to blast yourself into shape – this is your vehicle!

This program includes: pre and post girth measurements, brief functional movement and muscular endurance assessments and an cardiovascular fitness test.

Sign up NOW for all 24 sessions and receive 10% off the combined program price.

Women on Weights – Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisite: WOW – Beginner or a strong experience level in a weight room

Now that you’ve seen what your body is capable of, it’s time to push yourself to the next level! The protocols introduced in this program will build upon the skills you learned during the beginner program, while forcing your body to get stronger and leaner in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

This program includes: pre and post girth measurements, brief functional movement and muscular endurance assessments and a cardiovascular fitness test.

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Sign up NOW for all 24 sessions and receive 10% off the combined program price.

Sporty Dad Strength and Conditioning

Get fit while you wait for your kids! This 2 day per week program is designed for men who are new to strength training or who have not been in the gym in a few years. Research shows that the best way to build lean muscle, burn fat and boost testosterone levels is through strength training, therefore this program will ensure you have the knowledge and proper lifting techniques to make the most of your time in the gym.

Sign up NOW for all 24 sessions and receive 10% off the combined program price.

Sporty Parents Program

Get fit while you wait for your kids! This Sunday morning program is designed for parents who want to get a short, intense burst of interval training in and feel great. Enjoy a great workout which will build lean muscle, burn fat and boost your metabolism. This class will be a great introduction to the facilities at PISE, and will instruct proper technique for strength training and use of equipment.

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PISE Workshops

Cardio Kickstart

This one hour workshop will provide you with new ways of spicing up your aerobic routine. Variations on interval training, long slow distance runs, tempo training as well as fat burning cardio will be introduced to ensure your body and mind do not get bored with the same, old routine.

Build a Bigger Back

Tired of doing repeated Lat Pulldowns and Seated Rows without seeing or feeling any results? This workshop will teach you the tricks to proper posterior chain activation to ensure your back gets bigger and stronger than ever before, while ensuring your shoulders do not suffer from poor movement patterns.

Intramural/League Sports

Indoor Volleyball (Individual)

Register yourself to play Tuesday nights in a drop in league. Open Gym for 90 minutes.

Recreational, Co-Ed Volleyball.

Indoor Soccer (Individual)

Register yourself to play Wednesday nights in a drop in league. Open Gym for 90 minutes

Recreational, Co-Ed Soccer. This is strictly a non-contact sport

Indoor Basketball (Individual)

Register yourself to play Monday nights in a drop in league. Open Gym for 90 minutes.

Recreational, Co-Ed Basketball.