National Sport School Application: Admissions Process

NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL 2016 - 2017 APPLICATION

2016/2017

NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL APPLICATION: ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The Calgary Olympic Development Association, operating as WinSport (“WinSport”) and the National Sport School (“NSS”), seek applications for enrollment in the NSS from prospective student-athletes who pursue, vigorously and with unbridled enthusiasm, excellence in athletics, academics, and their personal growth and development.

The NSS aims “to produce future Olympic & World Champions with an excellent academic education”.

The NSS employs a multi-step application process which is described below. In order for a prospective student-athlete’s application to progress through this process, each step must be successfully completed. This will include favourable reviews and approvals by the NSS’ Admissions Committee (the “Admissions Committee”). The Admissions Committee may take into consideration a variety of objective and subjective considerations in reviewing a student-athlete’s application, including those referred to in this application package and any other considerations the Admissions Committee deems relevant. The applicant must also meet the academic requirements of The Calgary Board of Education (“CBE”).

It is strongly emphasized that enrolment in the NSS is highly competitive and admission to the NSS cannot be guaranteed.

At each step, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all necessary documents and other requirements are completed and (where applicable) received by the NSS within any required deadlines. At each step, applications which are incomplete or late MAY NOT be considered by the Admissions Committee, which may result in the student-athlete’s application being rejected.

Information describing each of the steps that must be successfully completed for admission to the NSS is set out below.

STEP 1: Application (All grade levels; all documents to be submitted in English).

The following must be completed by the deadline referred to below:

Document Checklist:

o Completed NSS Application: Basic Information form (page 5). o Completed NSS Application: Specific Parent/Guardian Information form (page 6). o Completed School Academic Review form (in a sealed envelope) (page 8). o One of the following two items (as applicable): o If applying to the NSS as a student-athlete affiliated with a specific sport (“sport-specific stream”): . National Sport Organization (NSO) and Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) ‘sport approval’/endorsement (in a sealed envelope) – DO NOT COMPLETE PAGES 10-12. see Appendix I for further information. OR o If applying to the NSS as a student-athlete with athletic potential but NOT affiliated with a specific sport (“general athleticism stream”): . General Athleticism Stream Application – PLEASE COMPLETE PAGES 10-12. see Appendix II for further information. o Please retain a copy of the entire completed application package for your later use.

Application processing fee ($200 non-refundable fee):

o Cheque or money order made payable to WinSport – attach to be completed form on page 7. o If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the section on page 7.

Submit completed application package unfolded in an 8”x11” envelope by hand or mail to:

RE: NSS Application Process Admissions Committee National Sport School 110-151 Canada Olympic Road SW Calgary Alberta T3B 6B7

Deadline for STEP 1: Application is MARCH 1, 2016. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

After the Admissions Committee review of the application package, applicants will be advised as to whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 2: Individual Evaluation’ below will be extended.

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STEP 2: Individual Evaluation.

Those applicants invited to progress to STEP 2 will spend an entire day at the WinSport Winter Sport Institute in the early Spring.

Applicants selected to progress to STEP 2 will be notified in a separate communication of the actual day to attend the Institute, together with the itinerary of the day and items to bring with them.

The day will be comprised of these tasks: 1. Physical literacy and functional movement tasks. 2. Physical fitness and challenge tasks. 3. Questionnaires (short and long-answer format).

Physical tasks will cover a comprehensive range of elements, and span challenges that are specific in nature (e.g. speed, stamina, suppleness) as well as more general (e.g. obstacle courses, cognitive function).

After review of the various assessments by the Admissions Committee, applicants will be advised of whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 3: Interviews, Facility tour, Information & FAQs’ will be extended.

STEP 3: Interviews, Facility Tour, Information & FAQs.

The time spent at the Institute during this step of the application process will involve an interview with the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), together with sport/athleticism and academic representatives from several organizations, including, but not limited to the CBE, the Canadian Sport Institute and WinSport.

Applicants invited to participate in STEP 3 will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the facilities, key personnel, lifestyle, expectations, and atmosphere at the Winter Sport Institute’s Canada Olympic Park campus. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions concerning “life at the NSS” and any other pertinent aspects applicants would like to discuss.

After review of information gathered at STEP 3 by the Admissions Committee, applicants will be advised of whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 4: CBE Academic Review’ will be extended.

STEP 4: Calgary Board of Education Academic Review.

At STEP 4, the CBE reviews the applicant’s academic record and qualifications for admission to the NSS. The CBE does not participate in the sport or athletic assessment of the applicant.

STEP 4 occurs only if the previous steps have resulted in the favorable recommendation of the applicant.

After completion of this process, the applicant will be advised of whether an offer of provisional acceptance will be extended to the applicant (anticipated notification date: before June 1, 2016).

STEP 5: Provisional School Enrollment.

Upon receipt of written notification of provisional acceptance, the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) will complete and sign the School Enrollment Agreement. This Agreement outlines the overall codes of conduct required of those associated with the NSS, and includes an accompanying document concerning required behavior and responsibilities at the Winter Sport Institute.

All applicants who have achieved STEP 5 must also complete and submit a CBE/NSS Release of Student Information form (to be provided with the notice of provisional acceptance), in addition to other required CBE/NSS enrollment forms that will be provided.

At the same time, payment of the entire NSS program fee ($4500.00) must be made. (Note: If specific financial arrangements are required, terms of these arrangements must be settled with WinSport at this stage). Please note, you will be issued an invoice via email from WinSport for the NSS program fee.

This step must be completed by JUNE 15, 2016 to ensure the applicant’s enrollment in the NSS in September. If financial payment (or settlement of same) is not made by this date or if the School Enrollment Agreement or School Release of Student Information form is not completed and received by the NSS by this date, the applicant’s provisional acceptance to the NSS will be forfeited.

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STEP 6: Medical Examination.

Following completion of STEP 5, a general medical examination by the applicant’s family physician will be required, with the physician providing written confirmation to the NSS of the applicant’s health status and ability to undertake a vigorous sport school/competitive sport curriculum.

This STEP 6 must take place during the months June through August 2016, and the results of the medical examination must be received by WinSport at the Bob Niven Training Centre by AUGUST 31, 2016, or it can be emailed to [email protected].

STEP 7: Final Registration.

Upon receipt of the medical examination results that meet NSS requirements, the final registration process can be concluded.

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NSS APPLICATION: Basic Information. (To be completed by parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age)

Please complete ALL PARTS OF THE APPLICATION. You may use legible printing or typing, and then return all completed documents with your $200 NON-REFUNDABLE application-processing fee.

SPORT SCHOOL STREAM: Sport-specific stream (State discipline) ______OR General athleticism stream (YES/NO) ______

ENTRANCE GRADE LEVEL: (Please circle) 9 10 11 12

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APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Last Name: ______First Name: ______

Gender: (Please circle) Male Female Birth Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) ______

Permanent Home Address: (#/Street) ______

Town/City: ______Province: ______Post Code: ______

Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______2nd Phone: ______

Student-Athlete E-mail Address: ______

Country of Citizenship: ______Birthplace: ______

Native Language/Languages (spoken fluently):______

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EDUCATION (SCHOOL CURRENTLY ATTENDING)

School Name: ______Street Address: ______

Town/City: ______Province: ______Post Code: ______

School Phone: (Area code & number) ______Teacher/Counselor: ______

Type of School: (Please circle) Independent Private Public Online Home Separate

Dates of Attendance: ______Current Grade Level: ______

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*FAMILY INFORMATION

With whom does the applicant live? (Please circle) Mother Father Both Parents Other: ______

Are the applicant’s parents/guardians divorced or separated? (Please circle) Yes No

If ‘Yes’, which parent(s) has custody of the student-athlete? ______

Who should receive financial statements, NSS, and WinSport information?______

*NOTE: The collection of family information is a proactive measure to ensure we contact the correct legal guardian at all times.

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NSS APPLICATION: Specific Parent/Guardian Information.* (To be completed by parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age)

IDENTIFIED PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) CONTACT INFORMATION:

Parent/Guardian (Mother): (Please circle) Mrs. Ms. Dr.

Name: ______

Home Address: (#/Street) ______Town/City: ______

Province: ______Post Code: ______

Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______Cell Phone: ______

Business Phone: (Area code & number) ______

Business FAX: (Area code & number) ______

Email Address: ______

Parent/Guardian (Father): (Please circle) Mr. Dr.

Name: ______

Home Address: (#/Street) ______Town/City: ______

Province: ______Post Code: ______

Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______Cell Phone: ______

Business Phone: (Area code & number) ______

Business FAX: (Area code & number) ______

Email Address: ______

Applicant’s Siblings: (Please provide names and ages) ______

*NOTE: Information must be provided for each living parent/guardian of the applicant.

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STUDENT/PARENT AGREEMENT:

We have read and understand this application package and agree that this application for admission and accompanying materials simply initiate the step-by-step process for consideration for acceptance of the applicant to the National Sport School, and that participation in the process does NOT constitute an offer of acceptance. We understand that acceptance into the National Sport School is not guaranteed and that admission is a competitive process at all grade levels and that both objective and subjective criteria considered throughout the application process. We also acknowledge that the $200 application processing fee is non-refundable.

We also acknowledge that the information presented in this package and during the application and selection process will be complete, correct, and truthful. If any aspect is found to be untrue or inappropriately altered, we acknowledge that WinSport reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission to the applicant or may later withdraw the student from eligibility to the National Sport School and the WinSport Winter Sport Institute.

We also acknowledge that the personal information concerning the applicant and any other individuals that we provide to the CBE and WinSport and the other organizations involved in the application process is required by them in order to process the applicant’s application and to make an informed decision as to his or her suitability for admission to the National Sport School, and that such information may be shared among them for such purpose. In accordance with all applicable privacy laws, we hereby consent to the collection, use, transfer and disclosure of such personal information by the CBE and WinSport and such organizations for the above purpose.

The undersigned parent/guardian(s) further agree, jointly and severally and for and on behalf of themselves and the applicant, as follows:

The Calgary Olympic Development Association (operating as “Winsport”), the National Sport School and The Calgary Board of Education (“CBE”) and each of their respective trustees, directors, officers, superintendents, employees, consultants, representatives, contractors, successors and assigns (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) will have no liability with respect to their involvement in the National Sport School application and selection process. We hereby waive and release any and all claims, actions and demands that we or the applicant may at any time have against the Released Parties and each of them for any losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses howsoever arising from the applicant’s application to the National Sport School, including without limitation any rejection of his/her application

We also agree that any dispute that we or the applicant may have with respect to the National Sport School application and selection process, including the applicant not being offered admission, will be resolved conclusively by utilizing the dispute resolution process established by the National Sport School Admissions Committee, at its discretion.

Applicant Name: ______

*Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______

Parent or Guardian Name: ______

*Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______Date: ______

Parent or Guardian Name: ______

*Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______Date: ______

* NOTE: Both living parents/guardians of applicant under 18 years of age must sign this Student/Parent Agreement.

The $200 non-refundable application processing fee shall be paid by cheque, money order, or credit card. Please make cheque payable to WinSport.

Please circle: Cheque Money Order Credit Card

Credit Card #: ______Exp Date: ______V Code: ______

Name on Card: ______Circle: VISA Mastercard AMEX

Signature of Cardholder: ______

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SCHOOL ACADEMIC REVIEW (to be completed by current school): School Name: Student Name: Evaluator(s): Relationship to Student: Date:

Applicants seeking admission to the NSS as a student-athlete MUST contact his/her current school and obtain a completed academic review, endorsing him/her for admission to the National Sport School. The school must provide this in a sealed, date-stamped envelope for inclusion with the applicant’s remaining application documents (as per STEP 1 of the selection process; see page 1).

The National Sport School (NSS) presents a unique learning environment for student-athletes wishing to pursue both academic and athletic excellence. Sport and academic commitments can compete for student-athlete time. As a result, students with particular learning characteristics are better prepared to utilize and benefit from the flexible learning environment present at NSS. Please complete the following learning assessment to help the application committee evaluate the potential benefits of NSS for the applicant. Select the best indicator of the characteristic described:

1 (weak) 2 (moderate) 3 (average) 4 (good) 5 (great) Self-direction Self-advocate Communication Time Management Leadership Citizenship Community involvement Work Ethic Integrity Temperament

Other comments you wish to make in supporting this application: ______

Reviewer – please return this form in a sealed envelope to the applicant. The applicant will submit the sealed envelope along with the remainder of the application package.

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APPENDIX I: Sport Approval (NSO & PSO Contact Information).

Applicants seeking admission to the NSS as a student-athlete affiliated with a specific sport MUST contact his/her sport organization directly, and obtain a written sport approval/endorsement from that organization endorsing him/her for admission to the National Sport School in that specific sport. In order for the sport approval to be considered by the Admissions Committee, the written endorsement must include 1) a formal letter of support AND 2) a completed Guideline Athlete Review template. The sport organization must provide both documents to the applicant in a sealed, date-stamped envelope for inclusion with the applicant’s remaining application documents (as per STEP 1 of the selection process; see page 1).

The following is a list of contacts for the NSOs and/or PSOs related to the sports represented at the National Sport School currently:

Sport Association Contact Name Email Address Phone Number Alpine Alberta Alpine Cam Stephen [email protected] 403-609-4732 Badminton Badminton Alberta Dave McMaster [email protected] 403-297-2108 Basketball Basketball Alberta Shawnee Harle [email protected] 403-903-3595 Biathlon Biathlon Alberta Darcy Gullacher [email protected] 403-609-4746

BMX/Cycling Alberta Bicycle Association Heather Lothian [email protected] 780-427-6352 Bobsleigh Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton Chris Lebihan [email protected] 403-247-5457

Canoe Kayak Canoe Kayak Canada James Cartwright [email protected] 613-260-1818 ext.2205 Cross Country Cross Country Alberta Mike Neary [email protected] 403-678-6791 ext. 37

Curling National Training Centre Paul Webster [email protected] 403-837-3727

Diving Alberta Diving Association Barb Bush [email protected] 780-988-5571 Equestrian Jump Alberta Andrew More [email protected] 403-703-4219 Fencing Alberta Fencing Association Sean Rathwell [email protected] 780-427-9474

Field Hockey Field Hockey Alberta Burgundy Biletski [email protected] 403-670-0014 Skate Canada: AB-NWT/Nunavut Holly Henderson [email protected] 403-331-3663 Figure Skating (Alberta athletes) Skate Canada (non-Alberta athletes) Carla Pavan [email protected] (403) 461-8871

Freestyle Skiing Alberta Freestyle Ski Association Susan Moffat [email protected] 403-297-2718 Gymnastics:

Men/Tramp. Alberta Gymnastics Federation Derek Hanson [email protected] 403-212-5728 Scott Hayes [email protected]; 403-212-5725 Gymnastics: Women Alberta Gymnastics Federation Carolyn Foster [email protected] 403-259-5721 Walter Corey [email protected] 604-964-0037 Luge Canadian Luge Association Jason Hagerfeldt [email protected] 403-202-6570 Alberta Ski Jumping and Nordic Nordic Combined Combined Mike Bodnarchuk [email protected] 403-247-5960 Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta Diane Gunn [email protected] 780-427-8152

Rowing Alberta Rowing Association Michael Simonson [email protected] 403-589-2989

Sailing Canadian Yachting Association Ken Dool [email protected] 613-545-3044 ext 112 Skeleton Alberta Skeleton Association Turc Harmesynn [email protected] 403-542-1782 Ski Jumping Ski Jumping Canada Nikolay Petrov [email protected] 403-289-8483 Snowboard Alberta Snowboarding Chelsea Webster [email protected] 403.247.5609

Soccer Alberta Soccer Association Shaun Lowther [email protected] 780-378-8106 Speed Skating Speed Skating Alberta Mike Marshall [email protected] (403)210-8914 Cheryl Humphrey [email protected] Swimming Swim Alberta Mark Perry [email protected] 780-415-1782

Synchronized Swimming Calgary Aquabelles Jennifer Tregale [email protected] 403-614-0554 Tennis Tennis Alberta Jill Richard [email protected] 780-644-0440

Volleyball Alberta Volleyball Jim Plakas [email protected] 780-415-1703

Water Polo Alberta Water Polo Dayna Christmas [email protected] 403-700-2313 Women's Hockey Hockey Canada Melody Davidson [email protected] 403-284-6429 9 2016/2017

APPENDIX II: General Athleticism Stream Application.

Note: DO NOT complete this section (pages 10-12) if you have a distinct sport discipline

Applicants with no distinct/specific affiliation with a sport discipline, but with a high degree of athletic capability, are encouraged to apply for admission under the following athletic “stream”. Such applicants are required to fill out this portion of the application.

Successful applicants to this stream will be required to undertake a vigorous and multisport program within the NSS and Winter Sport Institute, as well as to be active in community/provincial sports.

The on-site physical literacy and capability evaluations (STEP 2 of the overall process), along with discussion concerning character, work ethic, and resilience, will be the focus of attention for the Admission Committee and other key observers when assessing applicants to this stream.

This Appendix II, in addition to the rest of the application, must be completed, and negates the ‘sport-specific NSO/PSO’ recommendation requirement referred to in Appendix I.

Please answer thoroughly, yet concisely. To be completed by the Applicant.

Student-Applicant Name: ______Height: (cm) ______Weight: (kg) ______

Historically: What physical activities and sports have you undertaken since birth and for how long?

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Currently: What physical activities and sports do you regularly participate in?

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At what level? (i.e., Community, Club, Municipal, Provincial, National etc):

______

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APPENDIX II: General Athleticism Stream Application (Continued). APPENDIX III: General Athleticism Stream (Continued). SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:

Music & Dance: Have you, or do you, take music and/or dance classes (including ‘musical theatre’)?

(Please circle) YES NO

If ‘Yes’, please provide more details: ______

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Gymnastics: Have you specifically taken gymnastics programming? (Please circle) YES NO

If ‘Yes’, please provide greater detail concerning the program(s) you were involved in: ______

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Implement Sports (Sports involving the use of a racquet, stick, bat etc.): Please describe your experience in sports requiring the use of an ‘implement’:

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GENERAL QUESTIONS:

Do you prefer team sports or individual sports or activities? Please provide a rationale for your answer:

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Currently, what does a typical week of activity and sports ‘look’ like for you? (Days/wk, # of sessions, hours):

______

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APPENDIX II: General Athleticism Stream Application (Continued).

Give your main reasons for wanting to attend the NSS & Winter Sport Institute:

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Signature: ______Date: ______