Towards Canada Games 2010
Towards Canada Games 2011 - Synchro Sask Coach and Athlete Development Strategy
Year One – Develop a Pool of Potential Coaches/Athletes (2007/2008)
The High Performance Program has three main objectives in Year One of the Quad:
#1: Talent Identification (Development). The High Performance program will scout for and target age eligible athletes for 2011 Canada Games. Targeted athletes will be invited to enrol in the High Performance Talent ID Program
#2: Excellence. The High Performance program will target and support Elite Level Athletes in an attempt to qualify athletes for National Team Program
#3: Coach Identification. The High Performance program will target and support eligible coaches for 2011 Canada Games and coaches of athletes participating in Talent ID and Excellence HP Programs
#4: Improve Standings at Divisionals/National Championships
Development HP Program
Talent ID Athlete (Development Athlete):
- Must be age eligible for the 2011 Canada Winter Games
- Must be recommended to HP Talent ID Program by Talent Scouts – High Performance Director and National Level Judge. Talent scouts will visit each club in the fall to test/evaluate age eligible athletes
Program will consist of two scheduled training camps for Talent ID Athletes: December 2007 and Post January of 2008. Camps will have numerous guest clinicians (Synchro and Sports Science). All camp content will reflect Synchro Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model
Note: There will possibly be two streams of athlete in this program based upon age.
Excellence HP Program
Elite Level Athletes:
- All member of HP Excellence Program must meet a minimum training hours expectation
- HP Director and National Level Judge will visit each club in the fall. Athletes interested in being selected to Excellence Program must achieve a set standard in Athlete Assistance Technical Skills Testing. There will be figure, routine, fitness, and flexibility components to this testing
- Must be recommended to HP Elite program by Talent Scouts – High Performance Director and National Level Judge based upon above testing results
Program will consist of three scheduled training camps for Elite Level Athletes: November 2007, December 2007 and Post January of 2008. Two of these camps will have a guest clinician coach.
National Team Potential Athletes will receive additional training year round supported by the HP Program.
HP Coach Development Program
In the first year of the quad the HP Committees goal is to develop a pool of potential coaches that would be eligible to coach Canada Winter Games Team. Coach eligibility for 2011 Winter Games is Full Certification under the National Coaching Certification Program to at least a level 3 Synchro. These coaches must be certified not later then 90 days before the opening of the Games.
All targeted Games Coaches and coaches of athletes participating in HP Programs are invited to attend three HP Camps to meet and work with our consultant clinicians.
Travel, accommodation/living expenses may be partially or fully covered by HP Program.
Year Two – Solidify Core Group of Potential Canada Games Athletes (2008/2009)
The High Performance Program has five main objectives in Year Two of the Quad:
#1: Talent Identification (Development). The High Performance program will continue to develop and support targeted age eligible athletes for 2011 Canada Games. Targeted athletes will be invited to enrol in the High Performance Talent ID Program
#2: Excellence. The High Performance program will target and support Elite Level Athletes in an attempt to qualify athletes for National Team Program
#3: Coach Identification. The High Performance program will continue to develop and support targeted eligible coaches for 2011 Canada Games and coaches of athletes participating in Talent ID and Excellence HP Program
#4: Improve Standings at Divisionals/National Championships
#5: Select the Consultant that will work with Games Athletes/Coaches on Games Routine Choreography and Program Development
#6: Select a pool of Games Age Eligible Athletes for summer training to complete choreography of Games Routines.
Development HP Program
Targeted Talent ID Athletes from Year One of HP Program again will be invited to enrol in Developmental HP Program. HP Director/National Level Judge will recommend athletes with potential to attempt to achieve “Elite Level” Status to participate in Athlete Assistance Technical Skills Testing
Program will consist of three scheduled camps for Development Level Athletes: October 2008, December 2008, and summer 2009. Camps will have numerous guest clinicians (Synchro and Sports Science). All camp content will reflect Synchro Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model
Note: There will possibly be two streams of athlete in this program based upon age.
Summer 2009 Training Camp
All age eligible recommended athletes from Development High Performance Program will be invited to attend Summer 2009 Training Camp. Excellence HP Athletes that will be vying for a spot on Games Team are expected to attend Summer 2009 Training Camp.
Training Camp will focus on choreography of Canada Games Team Routine and Figure Development. Outside consultant will be hired to consult with Games Staff on routine development, coach mentoring and design of training programs. Length of camp to be determined in Sept 2008.
*Development Level Athletes must be recommended by High Performance Director and Level Four Judge. Recommendations will be based upon observations of athletes at HP Camps throughout the season and select skill testing.
Excellence HP Program
Targeted Elite Level Athletes from Year One will be invited to attend Athlete Assistance Technical Skills Testing. To qualify for Elite Level Program the athlete must achieve a set standard in Athlete Assistance Skill Testing. There will be figure, routine, fitness and flexibility components to this testing
- All member of HP Excellence Program must meet a minimum training hours expectation
Program will consist of four scheduled camps for Elite Level Athletes: October 2008, December 2008 and Post January of 2009, Summer 2009. Three of these camps will have a guest clinician coach.
Current National Team Members and Potential National Team Athletes will receive additional training year round supported by the HP Program
HP Coach Development Program
In year two of the quad the HP Committees goal is to continue to develop a pool of potential coaches that would be eligible to coach Canada Winter Games Team. Coach eligibility for 2011 Winter Games is Full Certification under the National Coaching Certification Program to at least a level 3 Synchro.
All targeted Games Coaches and coaches of athletes participating in HP Programs are invited to attend three HP Camps and Summer Training Camp to meet and work with our consultant clinicians. Travel, accommodation/living expenses may be partially or fully covered by HP Program.
Coaches that will be applying for the Games Staff Positions will be financially supported to attend the Summer Training Camp. Their skills will be evaluated by consultant clinician and High Performance Director. Results from these evaluations will be used in future hiring process.
Year Three: Canada Games Team Selection (2009/2010)
The High Performance Program has four main objectives in Year Three of the Quad:
#1: Games Team Identification. Games Team Selection Process will be implemented. Ten Athletes will be selected to the Games Team
#2: Excellence. The High Performance Program will train and support Current National Team Members and Potential National Team Athletes in an attempt to qualify athletes for National Team Program
#3: Improve Standings at Divisionals/National Championships
#4: Coach Selection. The High Performance Committee will select and support Games Team Staff
#5: Coach Development. The High Performance program will continue to develop and support all coaches of athletes participating in HP Programs.
HP Canada Games Canada Games Trials Process
All age eligible athletes will take part in Canada Games Trials Process.
Program will consist of three scheduled camps for athletes involved in Canada Games Trials Process. Hired Consultant from summer 2009 will continue to consult with Games Staff on routine development, coach mentoring and design of training programs
Summer Training 2010
Team Sask will have a three to four week training camp culminating in travel to an International Competition or Camp
HP Coach Development Program
In year three of the quad the HP Committees goal is to hire the coaching staff for the Canada Winter Games Team. Coach eligibility for 2011 Winter Games is Full Certification under the National Coaching Certification Program to at least a level 3 Synchro. Results from “Evaluations” that were completed at summer 2009 Training Camp will be considered in hiring process
All coaches of athletes participating in HP Programs and coaches who have participated in the program thus far are invited to attend three HP Camps
Travel, accommodation/living expenses may be partially or fully covered by HP Program.
Year Four: Canada Games Team Trains to Achieve Top 4 Placing Winter Games (2010/2011)
The High Performance Program has four main objectives in Year Four of the Quad:
#1: Games Team Training. HP Program will train and support Canada Winter Games Team
#2: Excellence. The High Performance Program will train and support Current National Team Members and Potential National Team Athletes in an attempt to qualify athletes for National Team Program
#3: Improve Standings at Divisionals/National Championships
#4: Coach Selection. The High Performance Committee will continue to train and support Games Team Staff
#5: Coach Development. The High Performance program will continue to develop and support coaches of athletes participating in HP Programs.
Canada Games HP Program
Canada Winter Games Team will participate in a minimum of eight training camps prior to departure for the Games. Five of these will be two-day weekend training camps. Two camps will be three days in length and one camp will be five days in length over the Christmas break (with consultant clinician)
Development HP Program
All Tier 6 and Tier 7 National Stream Athletes who did not qualify for Games Team are invited to enrol in HP Development Program
All Athletes recommended to HP Talent ID Program by Talent Scouts – High Performance Director and National Level Judge are invited to enrol in HP Development Program
Program consists of two training camps. Camps will have numerous guest clinicians (Synchro and Sports Science). All camp content will reflect Synchro Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model
Note: There will possibly be two streams of athlete in this program based upon age.
HP Coach Development Program
In year four of the quad the HP Committees goal is to support the hired coaching staff for the Canada Winter Games Team. Consultant clinician will work closely with Games Staff on program development and personal professional development
All coaches of athletes participating in Development HP Program and coaches who have participated in the program thus far are invited to attend two HP Camps
Travel, accommodation/living expenses may be partially or fully covered by HP Program.
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