Where will Ringettes LTAD model come from?
Ringette Canada will be embarking upon the LTAD process in the summer of 2006 and will be following closely the work of such groups as Volleyball Canada, Athletics Canada, Canada Basketball and Soccer Canada to create the best opportunities for all children. This process will be in consultation with a wide range of coaches, sports scientists and experienced volunteers from across Canada to represent the views of the whole Ringette community. The LTAD will be split into stages in which an athlete will move from simple to more complex skills and from general to sport specific skills. At each stage the athlete will be trained in the optimal systems and programs to maximize their potential as an athlete and as a long-term participant in sport. The LTAD will set out recommended skills development and training sequences for the participant from the Learn to Play Stage through to the Train to Win Stage. It will address the physical, mental, emotional and technical needs of the athlete as they
