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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ATHLETE ON THE NATIONAL CANOE & KAYAK TEAM
It is the
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE
1. Information
To provide information and/or supporting documentation which is true and accurate and which can
be verified, on request, when applying to CKC for assistance or through CKC to Sport Canada.
To advise the Project Managers and the National Office of any change in status that will affect the
amount of financial assistance provided.
To advise the National Office immediately of any change of address or program status to ensure the
timely receipt information and allowances.
To provide biographical data promptly on request.
To be familiar with the information provided in the National Team Program for Excellence
Handbook and the Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program: Policies, Procedures and Guidelines,
Athletes Handbook.
2. Objectives
To identify annually each fall, in cooperation with the athlete's personal coach and the National
Team Coaching Staff training and performance objectives for the next competitive season.
3. Training
To adhere to the training program that has been established after consultation with a personal coach
and the appropriate National Coach.
To provide regular training reports, test results and other information pertinent to the responsible
National Coach.
To participate in training camps and seminars for the National Team, unless excused in advance by
the appropriate National Coach or the HPD.
4. Competition
To participate in competitions and events as directed by the responsible National Coach or the HPD.
To support CKC and the member clubs by competing annually at the National Championship
Regatta.
5. Clothing
To wear National Team uniform (training suit, travel uniform, etc.) whenever directed to do so by
National Team Staff.
To wear the appropriate clothing whenever representing the National Team.
To maintain National Team clothing for the duration of the period for which it is intended and to
replace same at personal expense in the event that it is prematurely lost or discarded.
To wear the National Team Podium suit for all official and awards ceremonies.
6. Good Standing
To remain “in good standing” with CKC, all National Team athletes shall:
6.1 Assume responsibility for all personal debts and/or charges incurred beyond those matters
and amounts approved for funding according to the project criteria as approved by the High
Performance Committee (HPC), (e.g. training camps, trials, competitions).
6.2 Pay all outstanding invoices within 30 days of issue by the National Office.
6.3 Pay interest on all debts outstanding as required.
6.4 Return all receipts and/or legitimate expense claims to the National Office immediately on
the completion of a project. Athletes who do not return ORIGINAL receipts may be held
responsible for the cash reimbursement of the actual value of the receipt.
6.5 Purchase a club membership in a Member club of CKC and a CKC registration prior to the
start of the competitive season, (i.e. by April 12th, 2008).
7. Conduct
All National Team athletes shall:
7.1 Adhere to those instructions, rules, etc., as issued by National Team Staff during camps,
tours, trials, competitions.
7.2 Conduct oneself as a representative of Canada and the National Canoe Team in a manner
which is exemplary.
7.3 Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural norms and standards of the host country when visiting
foreign countries.
8. Testing
All National Team athletes are required to participate cooperatively in National Team testing and
monitoring procedures.
9. Health Insurance
All National Team Athletes must provide evidence that they are covered by a Provincial Health
Insurance Plan while out of the country.
10. Completion of the Letter of Acknowledgement and the Athlete / NSO Agreement
To sign and return to the High Performance Director a signed copy of the Letter of
Acknowledgement and the Athlete / NSO Agreement which indicates that the athlete has:
10.1 Read the Athlete Assistance Program Guide and is aware of its terms and conditions.
10.2 Read the 2008 CKC National Team Program for Excellence Handbook and is aware of its
terms and conditions.
10.3 Agrees to abide by the contractual obligations contained therein.