Long Term Paddler Development

The Long Term Paddler Development (LTPD) is a systemic approach adopted by CanoeKayak Canada - Whitewater to maximize the potential of participants and athletes in the sport of whitewater paddling. The LTPD framework defines optimal training, competition and recovery programs page on developmental age rather than Chronological age.

The model was created by CanoeKayak Canada - Whitewater and is available here:

Long Term Athlete Development Model

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