Implementation
Canadian Sport Working Together
Giant steps forward have been taken by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments in endorsing the concept of LTAD. The same level of support must also come from municipalities, recreation centres, schools, and clubs.
Acceptance of LTAD provides the basis on which future development of athletes is planned and implemented.
To implement LTAD, the following actions need to be completed:
- Develop a general Canadian LTAD to enhance the understanding and acceptance of LTAD to help change the culture of Canadian sport.
- Implement sport-specific LTAD models in each sport. Where appropriate, include LTAD for athletes with a disability.
- Review coach education in each sport and overall, based on LTAD factors and objectives.
- Review competition structures and schedules in each sport and overall, based on LTAD factors and goals.
- Promote the development by all sports of the full range of motor and sport skills at the FUNdamentals and Learning to Train stages.
- Develop information on the Active Start and FUNdamentals stages for use across all sports in all communities.
- Incorporate FUNdamental activities into sport-specific sessions for younger children, especially during warm-up and fun activities.
- Promote greater co-operation between sport organizations, coaches, and teachers in the scheduling of sessions and competitions.
- Formulate a cross-sport declaration on the implementation of LTAD that is supported by multi-sport and sport-specific organizations.