Initiated in 2007, the Alberta High Performance program’s objective is to give Alberta slalom athletes the opportunity to excel without having to relocate to other provinces or countries. It is an Alberta solution to excellence in slalom canoe/kayak. The program is in its second year and will continue to evolve to help the athletes meet their needs and achieve their goals.

This year Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) has confirmed the Regional Development Centers collaboration allowing more flexibility and opportunities for senior team athletes to work together across the country. Through this reciprocal understanding both ASCK and CKC support and encourage that athletes sign up with their regionally relevant HP program and therefore receive coaching at home and out-of-province.

What athletes can expect from the Alberta HP Program:

A program based at CKC Regional Development Center – Calgary, with whitewater at Kananaskis River

Each athlete enrolled in the program will receive:
 1) Comprehensive individualized yearly training plan
 2) Daily/weekly training schedule
 3) Monthly strength and core plan
 4) Workouts will be adapted to meet individuals’ needs

Coached sessions and sessions “on your own” will be planned

Google Calendar will be the main method of communicating session times itness testing – three times per year on the Kananaskis River.

Download our Alberta High Performance Program & CKC Regional Development Center (RDC) 2009-2010 Information Package

(MS Word document)
(PDF document)

PLEASE NOTE: Camps will be contingent on minimum enrollment

Alberta HP athletes will:

• Create an annual “SMART” list of personal goals in consultation with the coach.
• Be committed to the HP Team as well as individual goals.
• Be respectful towards athletes, coaches and all members of ASCK.
• Abide by the ASCK Code of Conduct.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with the Coaches and Team.
• Show determination to work hard year round.
• Be flexible to schedule changes due to weather and water times.
• Show dedication by attending sessions, on time and ready to go.
• Consistently update iLog or another approved training record.
• Bring watch/water/food/proper equipment to each workout.
• Participate fully in Board approved ASCK sponsorship agreements.
• Be a student of the sport and seek to absorb as much information from all sources as possible.

Some Basic Objectives based on the Canadian Sport for Life Model:

Training to Train (learning to race)

• Ensure solid technique base
• Fitness
• Speed
• Understand fully the reason for a certain type of workout
• Learn how to prepare for racing
• Learn race tactics

Training to Compete

• Continual technical refinement
• Strength
• Working on all energy systems in a period plan
• Refine race preparation and race tactics

Uniforms

Jackets
Our athletes are now making quite a fashion statement and you can too!! Team Wear is available to specified performance levels but ALL athletes, coaches and volunteers are encouraged to support ASCK by ordering the blue, soft shell jackets.

Jackets recognize our new sponsor with an Undercurrents logo on the shoulder plus the Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak logo on the left chest.

Click for: jacket specifications & sizing chart.
Order by email: judfra@shaw.ca Remember to include your size! Cost is $110 each - payable to ASCK.