2010 Indoor Men's National FISU/'B' Team
* Updated March 22nd 2010
Click here for the list of the invited athletes to the Men's National Senior A/B selection camp.
If you wish to attend this camp, you can fill out and send the application camp form before March 26th.
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of the National B/FISU 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 goal of the B/FISU Team is a top 10 finish at the 2011 World Universiade (FISU) Games.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the 2010 B/FISU National Team all athletes must be Canadian citizens as validated by a Canadian passport. The Universiade Games are open to competitors between the ages of 17 and 28 in the year of the games, who are full-time post secondary students (University, college, CEGEP) or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the previous year of the event.
COACHING STAFF:
Head Coach: Larry Mckay
Assistant Coaches: Steve Leknois and Marc Lussier
ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION:
1. Identification
Athletes will initially be identified for the Men's National Team through observation by National Team Staff and High Performance Committee members throughout the club, college, university and professional seasons.
2. Selection Camp
Volleyball Canada will publish a list of invited athletes by March 22. Anyone not on the list of invited athletes may attend the camp by filling out and returning the application form. Please click below to access the camp application form or contact Émilie Archambault, Men's National Team Coordinator, via the contact information below.
The camp is OPEN to anyone, however Volleyball Canada cannot accommodate more than 60 athletes and reserves the right to decline an application if the number of registered athletes is greater than 60.
Please click here to access the camp registration form.
Following this camp, successful athletes will be asked to join the A or the B team. Successful athletes will be nominated for Sport Canada carding and will also receive tuition support (when applicable). Level and amount of carding will be based on program (A or B) and length of commitment.
Registration fee for this camp is $400. Lodging, a meal plan and internal transportation will be provided to each athlete. Travel to the training site (Gatineau) is at the expense of the athlete.
PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
1. To identify, select and train athletes who possess the ability or potential necessary to support Canada’s performance at the international level.
2. The performance objective for the B/FISU Team is for a top 10 finish at the 2011 Universiade (FISU) Games
PROGRAM PLAN:
Important timelines:
March 26 - Deadline for Selection Camp Applications
March 29 - Acceptance of participation; Athletes Announced
April 9 - Information Letter & Athlete Information Questionnaire Mailed Out
April 16 - Deadline for Flight / Arrival Information, Information Questionnaire & Medical Documents
May 9 Arrival to Camp
May 9-14 Selection Camp (Gatineau)
May 14 Departure for unsuccessful athletes
May-June Training Period
Please note that there is currently NO COMPETITION planned for the B team in 2010
All required forms and documents should be forwarded to Émilie Archambault, Men's National Team Coordinator, via fax (613) 748-5727, e-mail earchambault@volleyball.ca, or mail to the address below.
For additional information please contact:
Émilie Archambault
Men's National Team Coordinator
Volleyball Canada
5510 Canotek road, suite 202
Ottawa, ON
K1J 9J5
Ph: (613) 748-5727
Fax: (613) 748-5727
E-Mail: earchambault@volleyball.ca
Skype: em_arch
Glenn Hoag
Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach
E-Mail: ghoag@volleyball.ca
