2010 Senior B National Team
*Updated April, 2010
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of the National B Team is to identify, select and train a group of athletes who have potential or demonstrated international skill and experience to represent Canada at the elite level. The World Universiade (FISU) Games is a multi-sport competition involving athletes attending university around the world. They are held every two years, with the next games being in Shenzhen, China in 2011.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the 2010 B National Team all athletes must be Canadian citizens as validated by a Canadian passport.
COACHING STAFF:
Head Coach: Ken Bentley (University of Manitoba)
Assistant Coaches: Lee Carter (Brandon University)
Interim Head Coach: Alain Pelletier (University of Montreal)
ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION:
1. Identification:
Athletes will initially be identified for the Women's National Team through observation by National Team Staff and High Performance Committee members throughout the club, college, university and professional seasons.
2. Open High Performance Camp
Another tool for identification for the Women's National A & B Teams, will be a High Performance Open Camp for any athlete who wishes to have a chance to be invited to the official Selection Camp. This will be an open camp which will be held in Winnipeg from May 1-5th, 2010. The open camp will be a combination of volleyball drills and games, as well as classroom sessions. If the National Team Staff is interested in an athlete at this camp, the athlete will be asked to stay for the official Selection Camp from May 5-9, also in Winnipeg.
Registration Fee for this open camp is anticipated to be $300. Lodging, a meal plan and internal transportation will be provided to each athlete. Travel to and from the training site (Winnipeg) is at the expense of the athlete.
If you are wanting to participate in this camp, please fill out the registration form and email it to Nichole Mailey.
3. Selection Camp:
The 2010 Senior Women's Selection Camp will be held from May 5-9 at the Team Canada Women's Training Centre in Winnipeg. This year, there will be no application process to attend the Selection Camp. Athletes will be identified by attending the Open High Performance Camp (details above), as well as by observation by National Team Staff and High Performance Committee members throughout the club, college, university and professional seasons. Approximately 16 athletes will be selected to the 2010 Senior Women's National Team.
Registration Fee for this final camp is anticipated to be $250-$300 (unless the athlete has already attended the Open High Performance Camp). Lodging, a meal plan and internal transportation will be provided to each athlete. Travel to the training site (Winnipeg) is at the expense of the athlete.
4. Pre-Camp:
Athletes are expected to come to camp physically prepared for both testing and on-court training. Any athlete who wishes to arrive into Winnipeg early to train may do so at their own expense, as gym time will be made available. Those who require assistance with acquiring accommodations should contact Nichole Mailey.
PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
To identify, select and train athletes who possess the ability or potential necessary to support Canada’s performance at the international level.
PROGRAM PLAN:
Upon selection, all athletes will be required to train with the B/FISU National Team until June/July, 2010.
Athletes will be nominated for Sport Canada carding for a minimum of 4 months at $900 / month, as well as tuition support. Athletes selected to the team may also be responsible for a fundraising obligation. This may be raised through the Volleyball Canada ‘Adopt a Program’ fundraising program. All money that is generated from this fundraising will be used to offset travel, training and competition costs for the program. Further information on this program will be provided at a later date. Lodging and a meal plan will be provided to each athlete during the training period.
All athletes will also be required to have a valid Canadian passport.
The following plans and timelines are in place for this program:
April 2 Deadline for the Open High Performance Camp registration form
April 2 Invitations to Selection Camp Sent Out; Athletes Announced
April 9 Deadline to Accept Invitation to Selection Camp
April 16 Information Letter & Athlete Information Questionnaire Mailed Out
April 23 Deadline for Flight / Arrival Information, Information Questionnaire & Medical Documents
May 1-5 Open High Performance Camp (University of Manitoba IGAC)
May 5-9 Selection Camp (University of Manitoba IGAC)
May-July Training - (University of Manitoba IGAC)
All required forms and documents should be forwarded to Nichole Mailey, Women's National Team Coordinator, via fax (204) 474-7672, e-mail nmailey@volleyball.ca, or mail to the address below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For additional information please contact:
Nichole Mailey
Women's National Team Coordinator
Team Canada Women's Volleyball Centre
c/o University of Manitoba
158 Frank Kennedy Centre
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2N2
Ph: (204) 474-7331
Fax: (204) 474-7672
E-Mail: nmailey@volleyball.ca
