Help build a better Canadian game
Dear football community,
During the calendar year of 2014, we will be undergoing an examination of the current competition structure of amateur football in Canada compared to the current Long-Term Athlete Development Model (view current model here). All areas of the current competition structure will be reviewed including but not limited to the competition calendar, rules, and development pathway. To continue to develop football in Canada it is important that as many people as possible provide feedback and that the feedback provided be constructive in nature.
How can you help?
During the 2014 football season, we will be asking for feedback in the form of surveys as well as emails. Feedback is essential from the football community at-large (athletes, coaches, officials, parents, administrators, trainers, etc) in an effort to grow and support this great game from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Surveys
Have your voice heard in the process by completing the survey below that matches the age group and gender of athletes that you are involved with. Additional information regarding each stage is available by clicking on the specific stage’s title within the age group column.
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Female / Féminin
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Age Group / Groupe d’âge
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6-8 / 6 à 8
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9-10 / 9 à 10
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11-14 / 11 à 14
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15-16 / 15 à 16
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17+ / 17 et plus
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18+ / 18 et plus
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21+ / 21 et plus
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General feedback / Commentaires généraux
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Male / Masculin
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Age Group / Groupe d’âge
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6-9 / 6 à 9
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10-11 / 10 à 11
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12-15 / 12 à 15
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16-18 / 16 à 18
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17+ / 17 et plus
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18+ / 18 et plus
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21+ / 21 et plus
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General feedback / Commentaires généraux
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Email us
The football community can also provide their feedback by emailing LTAD-DLTA@footballcanada.com. Below are some questions to help direct feedback – additional comments are welcomed.
- What is your view of the current competition structure?
- What is your view of the ideal competition structure given by the Long Term Athlete Development Model?
- What do you think are the differences between the current structure and the ideal structure?
- What changes, if any, do you believe need to be adopted to get closer to the LTAD model?
- How do you recommend implementing these changes?
Where can I find information?
All the information regarding opportunities for feedback as well as updates will be posted on Football Canada’s website at www.footballcanada.com. You can also follow Football Canada on Facebook (facebook.com/FootballCanada) or Twitter (@footballcanada) for updates throughout the process.
Background information
Below is some additional background information on how the competition review process will unfold.
Review Committee
To aid in the process a 10 member review committee is being struck to aid in the process consisting of:
- Provincial representation
- One per each province (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec)
- One representative from the Maritimes
- Representation from the CJFL and CIS
- Two female representatives
- Varying experiences and expertise
- Coach
- Experience with National Teams
- Experience with non-contact athletes
- Administrator
- Official
- Trainer / Medical Professional
Timelines
- 1.Research (currently underway)
- a. Data collection through surveys
- 2.Analysis (September 2014)
- a. Identify trends from step 1 (research)
- 3.Preparation (November 2014)
- a. Compilation of findings for competition review meeting
- 4.Committee meets in person (early December)
- a. Presentation of findings to committee
- b. Develop implementation strategy
- c. Prepare presentation for Board of Directors
- 5.Presentation of key findings and implementation plan (late January 2015)
- a. Implementation strategy presented to Football Canada Board of Directors
- i. Plan adapted based on recommendations
- a. Implementation strategy presented to Football Canada Board of Directors
- 6. Start LTAD implementation
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