High Performance Centre
MCA HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE PROGRAMS 2009/10 SEASON
This upcoming 2009/10 season will be the Manitoba Curling Association (MCA) High Performance Centres sixth season and will continue to focus on providing programs to teams and athletes that fit within the athlete and sport development Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTADM) train to win, train to compete and train to train.
ELITE HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM- Train to Win (Year-round, concentrated September to April)
This is a year-round, concentrated program between September and April, targeting teams and individuals who have competed at the provincial, national, international and/or the World Curling Tour competitions with aspirations of becoming World and/or Olympic Champions.It focuses on improving performance through the continuation of individually tailored programs in the area of fitness, psychology, nutrition and technical development
The Elite High Performance Program offers year-round training in the areas of sport psychology, nutrition, training and conditioning, team dynamics, strategy, tactical game plan and technical development.Members will have access to the specialists (sport science experts and national coaches) on a team-to-one or one-to-one basis monitored by the MCA High Performance Director.Members will have designated training ice starting late August. Membership will commence May 1st, 2009 and expire April 30th, 2010.
PROVINCIAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM- Train to Compete (Year-round training sessions)
This program consists of year-round training sessions designed to actively assist the development of the next group of top male and female curlers or teams in their efforts to become provincial, Canada Games and regional competition champions.It provides talented curlers with an opportunity to access sport science experts to improve their skills and strive for excellence.
The Provincial Excellence Program will offer sessions ranging from sport psychology and mental training, nutrition, strength and conditioning, to technical, position specific and tactical training throughout the year to male and female curlers or teams on a pay-per-session basis.
COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- Train to Train (September to April)
This is an in-season program offered between September and April and will serve as a method of talent identification of upcoming and potential provincial and national athletes.This particular program targets 12-17 year olds with a focus on constant learning and development of sport specific skills.Training segments in the areas of delivery and brushing technique, strategy and tactics will be offered throughout the curling season on a pay-per-session basis.
COACHING PROGRAMS
Coaches are also an integral part of the High Performance Centre Programs and the High Performance Centre will continue to provide the following coaching opportunities:
* Mentoring
* Coaching Workshops
* Training opportunities
MCA High Performance Centre Provincial Excellence Program Offers Fitness and Conditioning Sessions
As a competitive curler, the spring, summer and fall is the best opportune time to focus on the areas of fitness and conditioning. Being physically fit can increase your strength and stamina, as well as improve your mental skills such as confidence, self-esteem, and better enabling you to cope with stress. These benefits are important in the game of curling, especially during the high competitive times, such as bonspiels and championship round robin formats.
Effectus Athlete Development is offering ongoing Curling Fitness and Conditioning Sessions for Provincial Excellence curlers throughout the year starting in late May 2009. Each session consists of one-hour training slots once or twice/week for eight weeks. Training will begin with low intensity, core development, balance, proprioception, general strength, flexibility and aerobic training. Intensity and difficulty of the exercises will gradually increase throughout the sessions. The main focus will be on learning the proper exercise techniques, effective exercise selection and adapting to the added load in training.
There is a minimum of 4 registrants per session. Effectus Athlete Development is located at 5-25 Scurfield Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Session dates and times are as follows:
Spring Session
May 19th to June 11th, 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 weeks
Cost: $96/person
Summer Session 1
June 16th to July 9th 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 Weeks
Cost: $96/person
Summer Session 2
July 14th to August 6th, 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 Weeks
Cost: $96/person
Summer Session 3
August 11th to September 3rd, 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 weeks
Cost: $96/person
Fall Session 1
September 8th, to October 1st, 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 Weeks
Cost: $96/person
For more information, and/or please contact Connie Laliberte by telephone at 981-7217 or email at mca.hpdirector@curlmanitoba.org
