2008 MODS High Performance Policy

Goals and Objectives

In recognition of the value that elite athletes contribute to the development of Disc Sports in Manitoba, the Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports (MODS) allocates funds to support high performance development. The goal is to develop successful elite athletes and teams by involving them in the development of future players.

 Premises to Achieve Goals

 -In order to be competitive at the national and international level teams require a stable base of players from which to select membership

-Leadership and training from current elite players is essential to the development of future elite players

-Emphasis should be placed on building strong teams and not just strong players

 Funding & Support

-The funding year for all initiatives is defined as Jan 1-Dec 31. 

 MODS will commit to providing the following for High Performance (Provincial) teams:

 1. Assist teams in securing practice space in the spring, summer & fall

 2. Offer opportunities for training and development in the off-season

 
Note: There will no longer be a $10/player food allowance provided by MODS for bingos.

 Responsibility of High Performance Teams

 
1. Complete one component from the list of community building options.

A. Run one of two intermediate skill clinics in early June, specifics of clinic to be communicated to the E.D.

B. Operate a men’s / women’s hat tourney in late June.

C. Operate a hat tournament in the fall.

D. Operate a junior clinic in the fall prior to HBTS

E. Assist with coaching and development of junior program.

F. Submit proposal for new initiative to be approved by the E.D.

2. Assist in one set up / takedown shift for Flatlands.

3. Contact MODS by April 1^st *** in 2008 with team plans for the year. The team plan will include the following information: community building component; training schedule and tournaments that the team will attend.

4. The team will keep records of ongoing costs to the program and report these to the Executive Director before the end of the calendar year.

5. Run a program with development and recruitment as a key objective.

 *** A University team attending the CUUC may apply by May 1^st ***

 Evaluation

1. For teams to be eligible for funding and support they must meet all responsibilities of a high performance program
2. The team plan must include several out-of-town tournaments or attendance at the Canadian Ultimate Championships
3. The team plan must include a minimum of 1 practice per week
4. If there are more applications than bingos available a touring committee will be formed by the MODS Board to evaluate the applications and award the bingos to the applications with the strongest team plans