Competitive Program Documents

Competitive Program Complementary Information

• Age category classification 2011

Coaching Philosophy and Information

• LTAD program : This Long Term Athlete Development document was developed by Canoe-Kayak Canada to structure the development of the young athlete in our sport. A very interesting document to read if you want to understand our coaching philosophy, because the North Bay Canoe Club integrates the LTAD program in every aspect of its competitive program.
• National Coach Certification Program : Information about the required certification of our coaches.

Sport Psychology :

• Dr. Barbi Law Presentation : Following the Sport Psychology Evening we had Tuesday July 13th 2010, Dr. Barbi Law send us her presentation. It is a very good document to familiarize yourself with this field and to start training your mind.

Nutrition :

• Coach canada parents nutrition information: To help you out with nutritional issue of your athlete.
• Fueling the young athlete :  Basic nutrition information and some nutrition menu examples.
• Sport nutrition for parents :  Some tips to help parents better feed their young athlete.
• Exercising in the heat : Information on preventing dehydration, muscle cramps, and/or heat exhaustion.
• Fluid selection : Frequent asked questions about fluid selection for athletes.
• Fluids for athletes : Information on keeping your athlete hydrated.
• Food analyser : A great, free, easy to use website for daily nutritional analysis, as well as energy expenditure.
• WUT : System to ensure and monitor proper hydration

CKC Code of Safety :

• CKC Code of Safety : Official Canoe Kayak Canada Code of
  Safety

Code of Conduct :

• CKC standard of conduct

Canoe and Kayak Technique :

• Canoe technical template : By Tamas Buday, National team coach
• Kayak technical template : By Scott Oldershaw, National team coach