2010 SENIOR WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
*UPDATED March, 2010
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of the Senior Women’s National Team Program is to identify, select and train a group of athletes who have potential, and demonstrated international skill and experience to represent Canada at the elite level. The goals for the 2010 Senior Women's Team is a top 4 finish at the Pan American Cup, a berth into the 2011 Grand Prix and a top 16 finish at the FIVB World Championships in November, 2010.
The intention is to select up to 16 athletes to train in the Team Canada Women's Volleyball Centre over the summer and into the fall preceding the FIVB World Championships in November. These athletes will be comprised of a combination of young veterans and new athletes possessing potential to lead Canada to achieve their goals listed above and to earn a berth into the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, as well as longer term success for 2013-2016 quadrennial.
Following the completion of the 2010 FIVB World Championships, the goal is to operate a full-time training centre for the winter of 2011. The goal would be for a minimum of 8-10 identified athletes in place for this extended training period. In 2011, the full-time training centre would again focus on graduated CIS/CCAA athletes to prepare them for international level of training and eventually competition.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the 2010 Senior National Team Program all athletes must be Canadian citizens as validated by a Canadian passport.
COACHING STAFF:
Head Coach Arnd (Lupo) Ludwig
Assistant Coach TBC
ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION
1. Identification:
Athletes will initially be identified for the Senior Women's A & B National Teams 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. If the National Team Staff is interested in an athlete at this camp, the athlete will be asked to stay for the Selection Camp from May 5-8, also in Winnipeg. This camp will be a combination of volleyball drills and games, as well as classroom sessions.
Registration Fee for this final 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 had 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:
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 team is a top 4 finish at the 2010 Pan American Cup, a berth into the 2011 Grand Prix and a top 16 finish at the FIVB World Championship.
3. Operation of a full-time training program in the winter of 2011 to enhance the long-term objective of identifying, selecting and developing a group of athletes with ability or potential for qualifying for the 2012 Olympics as well as performing in the 2013-2016 quadrennial.
PROGRAM PLAN:
Upon selection, all athletes will be required to train with the Senior National Team until the FIVB World Championship that begins in late October, unless offered and committed to the full-time training program. Athletes will be supported financially through a Sport Canada card, the amount of which will depend on the time commitment given to the program. Student athletes attending a Canadian academic institution will also receive a Tuition Voucher for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The following plans and timelines are tentatively in place for this program:
April 2 Deadline for 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 Sent 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)
Jun 16-27 Pan Am Cup (Baja California, Mexico)
Oct 29-Nov 14 World Championships (Japan)
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:
Arnd (Lupo) Ludwig
Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach
Tel: (204) 474-7336
E-Mail: aludwig@volleyball.ca
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
Tel: (204) 474-7331
Fax: (204) 474-7672
E-Mail: nmailey@volleyball.ca
