Suncor Energy’s Petro-Canada brand renews COC partnership to 2024

Suncor, through its Petro-Canada brand, today (August 20) announced continued support of Canadian athletes, coaches and their families for an additional eight years as a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). The announcement took place at Canada Olympic House in Rio de Janeiro.

The renewed sponsorship agreement extends Petro-Canada and the COC’s partnership to 2024, supporting the Canadian Olympic Movement past the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games to the 2024 Olympic Games.

Since 1988, Petro-Canada has supported more than 2,700 athletes on their way to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Every year, 52 promising athletes from across Canada are awarded a $10,000 Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE™) grant, shared with their coaches, to help them along their journey. To date $9.5 million in direct financial support has been provided to athlete and coach pairings through the FACE program.

This renewal will also introduce a new program for the families and friends of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes, the Petro-Points Family & Friends Program. With every eligible PetroPoints purchase made by registered families and friends of Canadian athletes, Petro-Canada will match the base point amount and direct the funds to either the COC, Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) or Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) to support our Canadian athletes and coaches. The program will be launched in collaboration with the CPC and CAC.

Over the years, Petro-Canada has extended support beyond athletes to include coaches and families, recognizing that their support is critical to an athlete’s success. Through the Petro-Canada Athlete Family Ticketing Program, families are offered an opportunity to see their loved ones compete at the Olympic Games.

“For more than 25 years we have been helping build Tomorrow’s Team Canada through the FACE program. It is a privilege to continue playing a part in the lives of Canadian athletes and coaches as they strive to reach the podium at the Olympic Games.”

Steve Williams, president and CEO, Suncor

“Suncor, through its Petro-Canada brand, has been a long-time supporter of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Team and has generously signed on to continue that support for eight more years. From their FACE Program to their new Petro-Points initiative, PetroCanada continues to fuel the careers of Canada’s athletes and coaches.”

Chris Overholt, CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee

“Petro-Canada continues to make a difference to the careers of Canada’s athletes and our country’s sport system. Their recognition and support of the athletes, coaches and their families is a holistic approach and one that significantly improves the journey for all involved in helping athletes realize their dreams.”

Mark Tewksbury, two-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medallist