Short Track Montreal Regional Training Centre Scope and

Short Track Montreal Regional Training Centre Scope and structure

Agenda • Regional Training Centre / LTAD • Alignment of the structure (SSC/FPVQ) • Establish • Vision, structure, services • Delivery Schedule • Funding / Partners

Regions 2011 - SSC • East NB, PEI, NFLD, NS, ON, QC, NU • West SK, MB, BC, AB, NWT, YK Revised: 2009 -11 -30

National/regional High quality training centre • East (100) • MTC • • 13 NT – 12 DT Mtl-Inter 4 CQE 4 - 6 Clubs ON, NB • West (31) • Olympic Oval • BC, MB, SK 2 NT – 3 DT Revised: 2010 -06 -08

National/regional High Quality Training Centre • East (100) • • • MTC Mtl-Inter 4 CQE 2 Clubs On, NB 13 NT – 12 DT 31 Elites (17 Jr) West (31) • Olympic Oval • BC, Mb, Sk, Al • RTC coach Revised: 2010 -06 -08 2 NT – 3 DT 15 Elites NDC (6 Jr)

National/regional High Quality Training Centre • East (100) • • • MTC Mtl-Inter 4 CQE (to be reconfigured) 2 Clubs On, NB West (31) • • Olympic Oval • BC, Mb, Sk, Al RTC coach • Regional Coach Mentor • 13 NT – 12 DT 31 Elites (17 Jr) Talent Evaluation Camp would stimulate the commitment toward the Elite pathway Revised: 2010 -06 -08 8 Elites (T 2 T) 3 Elites (T 2 T) 40 Elites (T 2 T- L 2 C) 10 Elites (T 2 T) 2 NT – 3 DT 15 Elites NDC (10 Jr) 6 Elites (T 2 T)

LTPAD SSC proposed structure Cheminement de l’athlète Mentorat / Club Centre Régional Centre DLTA de PVC annexe 2, page 48 National Tiré du

Short Track structure Women racing team MTC 6 NT skaters Sébastien Cros Derrick Campbell Women DT team 6 - 8 DT skaters CTC Men racing team Men DT team 6 - 8 DT skaters Frédéric Blackburn Jeffrey Scholten 6 - 8 NT - DT skaters Jon Cavar / Maggie Qi RTC Calgary and Montréal Alan Mc. Ilveen / Jonathan Guilmette LTAD / Coaching mentoring partnerships / Talent ID

Short Track National Training Centre Mission and LTAD Stages • Speed Skating Canada High Performance programs are designed to provide elite athletes the resources necessary to enable them to reach their full potential and achieve success for Canada on the international stage. • Stage 5. 1 – Learn to win - Age: Boys 21 -23 yrs +/- and girls 21 -23 yrs +/- (short track) - Age: Boys 21 -23 yrs +/- and girls 21 -25 yrs+/- (long track) • Stage 5. 2 – Train to win - Age: Boys 23 yrs + Girls 23 yrs+ (short track) - Age: Boys 25 yrs + Girls 25 yrs+ (long track) Tiré du DLTA de PVC page 35

Regional Centers LTAD Stages • • • Stage 4. 1 – Learn to compete Optimise fundamental physical qualities, fitness and speed skating ability. Age: Boys 16 -18 yrs & Girls 15 -17 yrs Stage 4. 2 - Train to compete Continue optimisation of fundamental physical qualities, fitness and speed skating ability. Age: Boys 18 -21 yrs +/- Girls 17 -21 yrs +/Tiré du DLTA de PVC page 27 et 33

Junior Development (4. 1 / 4. 2) • The path followed by a junior athlete is a determining element in learning to compete at a high level. • Historically, performance has been improved following participation at a world junior competition. • It is therefore important to look after junior athletes in this regard to help them reach this level of performance. • In order to do this, we must optimize stages 3 through 4. 2 of the LTAD

Vision, Structure and Services

Thoughts on the operational side • A high performance sport centre must be managed by individuals with relevant experience and expertise. • Developping athletes must be closely supervised, have access to adapted services and benefit from the appropriate coach-athlete ratio. • The FPVQ and other provincial federations in the East must identify talent early in order to ensure proper technical development.

Thoughts on Standards and expectations for RTC 1. International Standards / Benchmark 2. Criteria (time, technical / tactical skills, commitment / Work ethic) 3. Ensure the renewal of talent pool 4. Transitioning at the right time 5. Offer a solution to provincial/national competitive athletes

Thoughts on services • Offer specialized resources (IST) • In same philosophy as the National Training Center • Prepare the integration/transition of young athletes into the regional centre. • Provide logistical support for competitions / Camps • Plan for adequate supervision (boarding options, host families, school…)

Regional Centre Mission 2012 -2013 • The mission of the centre is to provide support and supervision to athletes in the junior and neo-senior categories in the East of Canada in order to help them attain performance standards sufficient to enter the NATIONAL SHORT TRACK TRAINING CENTRE.

Entry Requirements and Standards The eligibility of athletes will be determined in consideration of a combination of objective and subjective factors, including: • • National and international ranking results. Evaluation of athletic ability Ability to adapt Commitment to a high performance training program.

Training Groups and Structures • 2 groups of 14 skaters RTC (28) • 4 coaches • 6 on ice training sessions per week. • 2 to 4 off-ice training sessions per week. Weights, specific reinforcement • • • Immitations, plyometrics Tests etc

Selection criteria 1. ISU Juniors The 8 best men and 8 best women in the East of Canada in the National Junior ranking of the 20112012 excluding: • • Athletes invited to train at the short track national training centre. Athletes in their last year of junior eligibility

Selection Criteria 2. Néo-Seniors B (age in the 2012 -2013 season) Athletes from the East of Canada ranked within the top 20 of the senior national ranking for 2011 -2012, but excluding those invited to CNCP. 3. Talent Squad Athletes in the East of Canada who have been identified as Talent Squad by Speed Skating Canada and have participated at a World Junior Championship.

Invitation / Evaluation The technical committee will invite athletes for summer training for evaluation purposes and for possible selection to complete the training group based on their future potential. The available places will be filled according to the following criteria:

Invitation / Evaluation 1. Performance throughout the 2011 -2012 season (25%) 2. Results from the summer evaluation (physical testing) (15%) 3. Command of the technical elements of short track speed skating (20%) 4. Ability to handle the training load at a training centre (15%) 5. Commitment to and discipline at training and in the sport (15%) 6. Respect for others and for the program (10%)

Breakdown of athletes

Regional Centre Structure Leadership from SSC/FPVQ (Board) • Technical Committee • • Define sport specific policy / structure Manage athlete selection, establish sport needs Ensure alignment and integration with a stable high quality training environment and the LTAD • Support Committee (Volunteers) • • Support team logistics, administration, communication Ensure proper transition of new athletes joining the RTC Integrated with the existing ST National Training Centre

Technical committee Composition • • Head Coach (Jonathan Guilmette) SSC Representative (Yves Hamelin) FPVQ Representative (Frédéric Tremblay) External representative acting as a sport advisor appointed by SSC / FPVQ (Michel Larouche – Head Coach Diving Plongeon Canada) Please note: Specialised personnel may be invited as required (ex: national sport institute, etc)

Technical Committee Roles • Evaluation and decisions related to the needs of the sport. • Alignment of national and international selection criteria • Optimisation of the high performance training environment. • Coach / athlete ratio similar to NT Centers • Evaluation of the sport specific needs • Coach education (integrated from SSC-ACE Program) • Evaluation of financial needs

Volunteer Committee Roles • Assist the team of coaches at the regional training centre to meet their objectives by assisting with: • • Logistics Communications Finances Organizational arrangements not within the purview of the technical committee.

Support Committee Composition • Coordinator (To be named by the FPVQ and SSC) – Frédéric Tremblay • Volunteers will be needed in the following areas: • • • Treasury and finance Competitions and Camps (organisation, registration, reservations, etc) Memoranda of understanding and internal regulations Internal and external communications Housing and sport études (optional) Liaison with senior training group

Structure and services

Costs and services Registration fees 1. $1800 2. $500 for those invited for the summer season (deductible from $1800 if selected) 3. Approximately $150 for an off-site training camp in 2012. 4. Fee X 2 for international athletes

Costs and services • • • Affiliation/federation: Club membership Racing clothing: Club membership Boarding: not included Competition registration costs: included Annual Municipal fees: included

Support Services Primary Services 1. Strength and Conditioning • Actiforme / Olympic stadium 2. Physiotherapy • CNMM / Clinic 3. Medical (CNMM) 4. Mental preparation (CNMM) 5. Nutrition (CNMM) In same philosophy as the National Training Center

Costs and Services Camps and testing 1. Evaluation camp (Physical testing in May and July) 2. Training camp for 2012 -13 team (August)

Timelines Registration/ Invitation / Affiliation

Timelines • • • Invitations : March 19 2012 Athlete responses: April 1 Training start date: May 1 Evaluation period: May 1 – July 31 Group nominations: August 1 Team building camp: August

Timelines • Creation of the support committee: December 2011 • Posting of coaching positions: January 2012 • Memoranda of understanding/services: February 2012 • Memoranda of understanding/ice: February 2012 • Nomination of coaches: February 2012