High Performance Program

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

2012-13 SEASON

Eligible Teams

CurlManitoba will take a maximum of 12 teams into the High Performance Program. Teams will be eligible to make application to the High Performance Program, providing the follow criteria are met:


Tier 1

  • Ø Qualified for the Canadian Curling Association’s Olympic Trials or Pre-Trials.

Tier 2

Teams that have achieved the following:

  • Current Provincial Men’s Champions and Finalists
  • Current Provincial Women’s Champions and Finalists
  • Current Provincial Junior Women’s Champions and Finalists
  • Current Provincial Junior Men’s Champions and Finalists

Teams must retain 3 of 4 original members to make an application and will be entering CurlManitoba’s play downs in the 2012-2013 season.


Tier 3

Teams that meet the following requirements may apply to be part of CurlManitoba’s High Performance Program:

  • Teams that have a ranking on the Canadian Curling Association’s Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS).  The CTRS system has been used by the CCA to identify teams to the Canadian Curling Trials.
  • Teams that have a ranking on the Manitoba Curling Tour (MCT) and/or points on the Manitoba Junior Curling Tour (MJCT).
  • Teams that have athletes with past Provincial and/or National experience (Men, Women, and Juniors)

** Newly formed teams can apply to become part of CurlManitoba’s High Performance Program if individuals have points from the CTRS and/or Manitoba Junior Curling Tour and/or ranking on the Manitoba Curling Tour or have past provincial/national experience. Teams will be selected based on their skill, knowledge, experience, past achievements and potential.

Tier 3 teams must apply by May 15th, 2012 to be part of the High Performance Program. 

CurlManitoba’s High Performance Director will review applications and the selected teams will be based on their application and rankings in the above. 
The number of teams taken from Tier 3 will be determined once the numbers of Tier 1 and 2 teams have been confirmed.  Membership will start May 15th, 2012 and expire April 15th, 2013. 

The High Performance Program membership fee is $1,050/team (including GST).


High Performance Program Obligations

Tier 1 teams will be required to meet with CurlManitoba’s High Performance Director and provide a brief outline of their yearly training program. The High Performance Director will consult with the Tier 1 teams to determine how the high performance program can support their existing plans through the CCA services/funding provided to the teams.

The confirmed Tier 2 & 3 teams will be expected to meet with CurlManitoba’s High Performance Director to complete and submit a detailed yearly plan/program leading up to the team’s involvement in future Provincial, National, International or Olympic Qualifying events. The submitted plan should cover specific areas of:

  • § Athletic Skill Development
  • § Strategy/Tactical Development
  • § Physical Training
  • § Mental Training
  • § Nutritional Training
  • § Team Development/Seasonal Planning/Practice
  • § Coach Development

The team will also be asked to sign an athlete agreement that outlines their responsibilities in the program.

Once teams are accepted into the program, distribution of services will be determined according to their Tier and the comprehensiveness of the team’s submitted plan/program. The High Performance Director will ultimately determine services provided.


Team Sport Science Services

Each team will receive a maximum of two 1-hour sessions toward sport science consultation. Sport Science services include consultations in Physical Training, Nutritional Training, Mental Training, Season Planning, and Skill Analysis for Training. Additional hours will be at the discretion of the High Performance Director and dependant on:  the team’s Tier, their submitted plan and their continuing use of Sport Science Service.


*Consultant Services & Equipment

Each team will be eligible to receive a maximum of 5 training sessions and/or competitive game consulting session with the High Performance Director or approved coaches or consultants.A Training Session is approximately one-hour in length and includes consultations in Technical Training & Analysis, Strategy, Tactical, Team Dynamics, and Season Planning. A Competitive Game Consulting Session is a one game observation and post-game debrief on game strategy & tactics, communication, individual/team performance and technical analysis. Additional Consultant hours will be pay-per-service as per the High Performance Training Program guidelines.

Tier 1 teams may receive additional hours at the discretion of the High Performance Director in preparation for the Canadian Curling Trials and/or Olympics. Teams will have access to “State of the Art” technical equipment such as a video analysis system, wireless speed traps, a wireless microphone talkback system and heart rate monitors.

*Consultant travel costs may be at the expense of the team.


Training Ice & Rocks

Teams will have access to designated training ice throughout the season monitored by the High Performance Director.  The training ice will be prepared and monitored regularly by a CurlManitoba Certified Ice Technician. Teams will have access to CurlManitoba’s world-famous rocks throughout the season. Once teams are accepted in the program, the services will be provided from acceptance date to April 15th of the next year.

Teams participating in the High Performance Program will be expected to:

  • Ø Implement and put action plans in place to ensure their program/plan submitted is successful.
    • Ø Participate in competitions that are qualifiers for the CCA Olympic Qualification, Tour Bonspiels, and CurlManitoba’s play downs.
  • Ø Attend High Performance Camps/Training Days when available.
    • Ø Provide feedback/monitoring of their program throughout duration in the program. Teams may be asked to submit progress reports and/or attend an interview relating to their progress in the program.

 High Performance Program Membership Value (excluding GST)

Team Membership Fee

2 Sport Science Sessions @$100/session

5 Consultant Sessions @$100/session

Training Ice @$50/sht for 30 draws

TOTAL VALUE

$1,000

$200

$500

$1,500

$2,200

 


CurlManitoba’s High Performance Director’s Role

The High Performance Director will oversee the High Performance Program throughout the year. Teams will contact the High Performance Director directly to plan their team’s individualized program.

Connie Laliberte a Level 4 Coach is CurlManitoba’s High Performance Director. The High Performance Director will work directly with the team and/or team coach to assist them in achieving the goals set out in the team’s submitted plan. The High Performance Director will appoint additional coaches and consultants to assist with providing services to the teams in the High Performance Program. The coaches and consultants are required to liaise directly with the High Performance Director in all areas of training team development and services provided.

Teams who are interested in applying for CurlManitoba’s High Performance Program, please complete the attached application along with a credit card number (Visa/MasterCard) or cheque made payable to:

 

CurlManitoba
Attention: Connie Laliberte
145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 2Z6

NOTE:  The deadline for membership is Friday, May 4th.  If you have any questions, please call Connie at 981-7217 or email at mca.hpdirector@curlmanitoba.org

Click Here for Application Form