“There are Times and there are Candidates for those Times. I believe that not only do we need to
reassure Canadians that we regard certain conduct as unacceptable, but we also need to reassure
the international sport community that our governance values are firm and unwavering. Tricia is
uniquely placed to deal with our current challenges, both at home and abroad.”
Richard Pound
C.C., O.C., O.Q. Q.C., Ad.E., FCA
International Olympic Committee Member
Former President World Anti-Doping Agency
Member of I.C.A.S
“Tricia Smith is the true no risk candidate. She knows the Olympic world and she is well respected in it. Her care for the athletes is well documented. She is well able to convey the needs of the
athletes to potential sponsors. Her service shows a consistency of excellence. An Olympic level
performer for the most important Canadian role in the Olympic movement.”
“She is a quiet but fierce competitor in sport and when it comes to fighting for what she believes in. Her approach is always about integrity. That is why we have been friends since the days we
were competitors.”
Anita Defrantz
President LA84 Foundation
IOC Member
Olympic Medalist
Former IOC Vice President
IOC Executive Board Member
“Tricia Smith is perhaps the best example I know of someone who mirrors the indestructible values of sport in her everyday life. To me a glowing example of the power that sport has to
inspire vision, leadership and character while promoting uncompromising loyalty and teamwork in those around her. Such traits are rarely embodied so completely in one person. But this is the
Tricia I have known most of my life. Hers is the kind of leadership so urgently needed for the times
and challenges we now face.”
“Tricia is tough, passionate, focused, experienced and connected and she has a plan that will. unite different views and voices so we can succeed.”
John Furlong
CEO VANOC
“An Olympic athlete herself Tricia will take the same dedication shown by her on the field of play to move the COC forward notwithstanding the challenges it currently faces and by virtue of her leadership skills we will proudly enter a new and more positive chapter in the history of the COC.”
William Warren
COC President 1994 to 2001
Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of OCO88 and Legal Counsel (Calgary Olympic
Games)
Chairman of CODA 1986 to 1988 during the period of the Olympic Games
Chancellor of the University of Calgary from 2002 to 2006
Member COC Olympic Hall of Fame
“Tricia’s passion for sport and it’s continued betterment spans a lifetime. Her knowledge of the Canadian sports system combined with her extensive experience working on the international
sports scene gives her a perspective that is rare and valuable. Most of all, Tricia represents the
best qualities of leadership; integrity, resolve, fairness and vision.”
Silken Laumann
Four-time Olympian
Inspirational Speaker, Writer and Child Advocate
“Aux Jeux panaméricains de Rio 2007, j’ai vu en action une Tricia Smith extrêmement efficace, juste et inspirante! Notre intérêt à l’avoir comme présidente ne fait pour moi aucun doute.”
Yann Bernard
Ombudsman de l’Equipe du Canada
2007 Rio
2010 Vancouver
2012 London
2014 Sochi
2015 Toronto
“I have known Tricia as a colleague in FISA for the past eight years. Her contributions for sports organizations can be measured in the areas of athlete development, women’s issues and leadership abilities. In my time as a sports leader Tricia has been a role model, an advisor and
great friend. Tricia is well known in Latin America; she will be a great ambassador for Canada. I look forward to working with Tricia in PASO in order to bring Canada and Latin America closer.”
Eduardo Palomo
President
El Salvador Olympic Committee
“Soyez Olympiens; exigez l’olympisme dans son sens le plus pur. Avec Tricia, vous adoptez l’essence même du mouvement olympique canadien et international. Vous supportez la destinée du COC avec une passionnée inconditionnelle du sport et de ses valeurs. Depuis plus de 35 ans,
Tricia est reconnue et respectée pour son travail discret et efficace. Sa persévérance vers
l’atteinte des objectifs d’excellence, dans le respect de ses coéquipiers et de son équipe, est une
de ses grandes qualités. Pour moi, Tricia est une vraie visionnaire au sein de la famille olympique.”
Jacques Cardyn
Assistant Chef de Mission Jeux panaméricans Rio 2007
Chef de Mission Jeux panaméricans Guadalajara 2011
“Dotée d’une longue et riche expérience du monde sportif et Olympique, d’athlète de haut
niveau à dirigeante, Tricia Smith est une vraie passionnée au service du Sport et des athlètes, avec
pour seule ambition le respect des valeurs de l’Olympisme. Toujours à l’écoute, sa contribution
active comme Vice-Présidente de la FISA et au sein du Comité Exécutif, se veut très constructive
et positive. Posée, calme et déterminée, Tricia sait partager ses convictions, tout en respectant
fortement le travail d’équipe. Certainement discrète de par son caractère, Tricia Smith est fort
respectée et reconnue pour son dévouement et son intégrité.”
“Tricia Smith has a vast wealth of experience in the world of Sport, from successful Olympian
athlete to respected leader at FISA World Rowing Federation. Passionate and devoted, she
dedicates her time to serving Rowing, its athletes, and Sport in general, all the while demonstrating unfaltering respect for the values of Olympism. Vice-President of FISA and member of the Executive Committee, Tricia is held in high esteem by the FISA family. Her contribution is invaluable, always positive and always for the advancement of our organisation. Poised and determined, she knows how to share her convictions while strongly respecting the team environment.”
Jean Christophe Rolland
Président de la Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron
Médaillé d’or olympique
President International Rowing Federation, FISA
Olympic Gold Medalist
“I have known Tricia Smith as a friend and champion rower since 1978 when the Canadian team trained and raced from my rowing club in Sydney en route to the World Rowing Championships in New Zealand. As sports administrators we served together on the International Rowing Federation (FISA) Council for some 10 years and on which Tricia has risen to be Vice President. And as lawyers we have served together on the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) for 13 years and of which she is Deputy President of the CAS Ordinary Division. I know her very well.
Tricia is a highly qualified and experienced sports administrator. She is well known and highly
regarded in the international sports movement where she represents Canada most effectively and with great dignity.
Tricia's humility belies her strength of character and purpose. Importantly in these times, she understands and practices best practice corporate governance.
I know Tricia as a person of the very highest integrity and character in her private and public life. I have absolutely no hesitation in commending her for election as President of the Canadian Olympic Committee.”
John Coates
International Olympic Committee Vice President
ICAS and CAS President
President Australian Olympic Committee |
