Future Elites – April 10, 2026

Guest Speaker: Mark Arendz

“How do you move a mountain? One stone at a time.”
Four-time Paralympian (soon to be Five)

With 12 Paralympic Winter Games medals, Mark Arendz is one of Canada’s most successful Para athletes of all time. Mark lost his left arm above the elbow in a farming accident at age seven. After his accident, he worked for the War Amps organization as a junior counsellor. He used his experiences to teach others about farm safety. In four Games, from 2010 to 2022, Arendz collected two gold, four silver and six bronze. That includes a Canadian record six-medal intake at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. As he heads into Milano Cortina he is still the man to beat.

Purpose

The Future Elites event brings together athletes from across Prince Edward Island, representing a variety of sports, to learn, connect, and be tested in a high-performance environment. This experience is designed for athletes striving to take the next step in their athletic journey—whether that means competing at the college, university, or national team level. In today’s world, athletes face countless distractions. Sport PEI aims to support and inspire young athletes who are committed to becoming the best they can be in their sport by connecting them with like-minded peers and high-performance resources.

Participants

• Maximum of 30 athletes
• Ages 13–18
• Athletes from all sports are welcome to apply

Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

https://forms.gle/6y8P7Gfnz5w8vWMf6

• Selections Completed: April 2, 2026
  • Applicants will be notified within 24 hours
• Confirmation Deadline: April 3, 2026

Cost

• $35 per athlete

Location

Sport PEI
40 Enman Crescent
Using the 2023 Canada Games Performance Hub and meeting rooms within the facility

Agenda – Friday, April 10, 2026

8:30 am – Check-in (Sport PEI Lobby)
8:50 am – Welcome from Canada Games Legacy & Sport PEI
9:00 am – Guest Speaker: Mark Arendz
9:45 am – Quick Break
9:50 am – Mental Performance Survey & Discussion with Meagan
10:20 am – Performance Testing (HUB)
12:10 pm – Lunch (2L & staff space)
12:50 pm – Guest Speaker – TBD
1:30 pm – Change
1:50 pm – Workout (Karate Space)
3:00 pm – Nutrition Session
3:30 pm – Wrap-Up

More Information / Applications

For more information or to apply:
 lboudreau@sportpei.pe.ca
 (902) 368-6253