AthletesCAN asking for transparent action plan from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

CALGARY — AthletesCAN is asking Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to outline a clear election process after the national federation abruptly adjourned a heated annual general meeting last month.

"After attending the BCS AGM as an independent observer, AthletesCAN calls for the immediate release of a transparent action plan by BCS, outlining a clear election process, including set dates and deadlines for the next vote, and steps to be taken for compliant member validation," their statement said.

AthletesCAN is the association of Canada's national team athletes.

Bobsled and skeleton athletes have been actively trying to unseat Sarah Storey, the president of the board and acting CEO of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. Storey abruptly adjourned and walked out of the federation's AGM in Calgary on Sept. 29.

"The events at this year's AGM marked another example where Canada's bobsleigh and skeleton national team athletes felt unheard and unsupported by their own National Sport Organization," AthletesCAN said. "We reiterate the vital importance of proper governance and a prioritization of a safe environment for our members and all national team athletes moving forward.

"AthletesCAN will continue to advocate for fair processes that include and empower the athlete voice."

According to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, the AGM must continue by Nov. 7. BCS's bylaws state members must receive notice of the rescheduled AGM within within 21 to 35 days.

BCS didn't respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.

Storey and high performance director Chris Le Bihan have been the target of criticism for months from athletes who've decried what they call a toxic environment of maltreatment within the organization.

Tara McNeil, a 53-year-old