Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Recommendations for Local Associations desired end state Ringette Saskatchewan’s Ultimate Goals – Vision (Why?) Retain athletes keeping children in the sport for life – Make ringette enjoyable for all no matter the skill To prepare for a competition restructure from Ringette Canada a new restructure that – hasn’t been released yet. Strategy (How?) Doing the right things at the right time based on LTAD four pillars technical, physical, psychological, and Life Skills of a child To have an athlete-centered approach- placing the needs of the athlete before the interest of anything else Increase meaningful competition (end to end) at all levels. Results (Measures) Increase skilled athletes- improving a skill enhances the ability to participate, and increased participation makes things fun Increase competitiveness in our excellence stream- if athletes are being taught the right skill at the right time, improvement should be seen at all levels. Better results at Westerns, and Nationals Ringette Saskatchewan Medium Term Goals- actions that need to take place Coaches and volunteers are knowledgeable about LTAD The right actions are taking place in regards to athletes Athlete-centered coaching- developing decision makers The right skill is being taught at the right time Improved skill U14 and below Always with an eye on (LTAD) “development-stage” appropriateness Focus beyond wins & losses/goals & assists ie. skills outcomes: both team and individual
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Recommendations for Local Associations Ringette Saskatchewan’s Ultimate Goals – desired end state Vision (Why?) Retain athletes – keeping children in the sport for life Make ringette enjoyable for all no matter the skill To prepare for a competition restructure from Ringette Canada – a new restructure that hasn’t been released yet. Strategy (How?) Doing the right things at the right time based on LTAD four pillars technical, physical, psychological, and Life Skills of a child To have an athlete-centered approach- placing the needs of the athlete before the interest of anything else Increase meaningful competition (end to end) at all levels. Results (Measures) Increase skilled athletes- improving a skill enhances the ability to participate, and increased participation makes things fun Increase competitiveness in our excellence stream- if athletes are being taught the right skill at the right time, improvement should be seen at all levels. Better results at Westerns, and Nationals Ringette Saskatchewan Medium Term Goals- actions that need to take place Coaches and volunteers are knowledgeable about LTAD The right actions are taking place in regards to athletes Athlete-centered coaching- developing decision makers The right skill is being taught at the right time Improved skill U14 and below Always with an eye on “development-stage” appropriateness (LTAD) Focus beyond wins & losses/goals & assists ie. skills outcomes: both team and individual