LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - Skate Canada
LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - Skate Canada
LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - Skate Canada
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L T A D F O R S Y N C H R O N I Z E D S K A T I N G<br />
The stages of the Synchronized Skating LTADM<br />
demonstrate skill progression for people who progress<br />
from Active Start onwards. Athletes who enter at<br />
any stage after Active Start may attain skill levels at<br />
a different rate. Coaches, sport leaders, and parents<br />
should be familiar with the stages of the LTADM for<br />
singles, pair, and ice dance as it is expected that athletes<br />
will progress through that model either before or<br />
simultaneously with the synchronized skating model<br />
outlined in this chapter. In other words, the primary<br />
intention of the synchronized skating model is to focus<br />
on team development; individual development is<br />
outlined in the preceding pages. Importantly, in an effort<br />
to avoid as much repetition as possible, General Skills<br />
(i.e. Physiological, Psychological and Social) are the same<br />
as those included in the LTADM for singles, pair, and ice<br />
dance and as such have not been included in the pages<br />
that follow. The same is true for the role of parents<br />
and guardians, leadership, and facilities and training<br />
environment.<br />
LEARN TO SKATE<br />
Please refer to the Learn to <strong>Skate</strong> stage on pages<br />
15-19.<br />
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LEARN TO TRAIN<br />
Recommended Skating Level<br />
It is assumed that skaters at this level have completed<br />
Can<strong>Skate</strong> before beginning in this stage.<br />
Philosophy<br />
The Learn to Train stage remains an introductory stage as<br />
most athletes will not have participated in synchronized<br />
skating. Participation at this stage in this sport is<br />
encouraged before Learn to Compete and the emphasis<br />
must be on creating a place for all. This is the stage when<br />
most skaters should discover what synchronized skating<br />
is all about and how much fun it can be.<br />
General Objectives<br />
The general objectives of the Learn to Train stage for<br />
synchronized skating are:<br />
3 To foster a love of synchronized skating<br />
3 To introduce and develop the idea of team work<br />
3 To introduce basic synchronized skating skills.<br />
S Y N C H R O N I Z E D S K A T I N G
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