v FIELD HOCKEY CANADA ATHLETE HANDBOOK Revised October, 2020 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection to the Canadian National Field Hockey Squad! The following Athlete Handbook contains everything you need to know about being a Field Hockey Canada High Performance Athlete. It is important for you to read and understand the enclosed material. If you are unclear about anything, feel free to contact your National Team Athlete Representative, your National Team Coaches or your Team Manager for clarification. Modifications may be made to the material described herein. Any changes to this Athlete Handbook will be communicated directly to you. Periodically, Field Hockey Canada and National Team Coaches will communicate special notices by email to you. Email is the primary mode of communication for Field Hockey Canada. Please ensure the National Office has your current email address. Nothing in the Athlete Handbook overrides the rules of Field Hockey Canada unless specifically noted. FIELD HOCKEY CANADA | Athlete Handbook Updated October 2020 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Field Hockey Canada High Performance Program 1. About Field Hockey Canada 2. Field Hockey Canada Contacts 3. Athlete Commitment and Documentation 4. Athlete Form Checklist (list of forms to be completed) 5. Travel 6. Overseas Leagues 7. Injury Management 8. Drugs, Alcohol and Anti-Doping 9. Social Media Guidelines 2. Financial Benefits for Athletes 1. Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) 2. Insurance (All Sport) APPENDICES A. Code of Conduct B. Discipline & Complaints Policy C. Appeals Policy D. 2021 Carding Criteria E. National Team Selection Policy F. Canadian Policy on Penalties for Doping in Sport G. Financial Policy: National Team Levies & Outstanding Athlete Accounts FIELD HOCKEY CANADA | Athlete Handbook Updated October 2020 2 1.1 ABOUT FIELD HOCKEY CANADA From grass roots to high performance, Field Hockey Canada (FHC) is working to develop and strengthen field hockey across the country, and to position our National Teams for World Cup podium contention in 201 and beyond. As the National Sports Organization for field hockey in Canada, FHC works in collaboration with provincial and club members to provide programs and resources to support the field hockey community from the pitch to the podium. We look at sport development across the entire spectrum - from grass roots to high performance - to thrive on the world stage. We believe that adapting and applying the same philosophy developed for our high performance model to all levels of play works to establish a culture of performance, technical proficiency, physiological excellence and mental toughness across the entire development spectrum. We also believe that long-term development from the grass roots up is necessary to achieve consistent performance at the national level. At clubs and schools across Canada, new players are introduced to the game… at first in small, casual groups, and then with a team. As their passion for the game ignites, it is up to all of us to ensure there is a clear path on which they can grow and learn as individuals and athletes - a path that leads to both participation and competitive opportunities, and a broader community to which they can belong. Our game, our community. The majority of FHC’s funding for high performance programs comes from Sport Canada, a branch of the Canadian Identity Sector within the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage, Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee. The FHC Board of Directors in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer are responsible for the strategic planning and ongoing effective governance of the organization at all levels. The day-to-day- operations of the High Performance programs are entrusted to the High Performance personnel, including National Team Coaches, managers and support staff. Strategy 2020 is being implemented with the support of Sport Canada, Own the Podium and the field hockey community. Two key areas of the overall strategy: H. Development. Our priority is to develop a Long Term Field Hockey Development Pathway for athletes, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers. There are many entry points, and our goal is to provide navigation, training and support to everyone who would like to become involved. I. High Performance. The High Performance aspect of Strategy 2020 is focused on world-class performance and podium contention for Tokyo 2010 and beyond. Sport Canada and Own the Podium have provided significant financial support, enabling us to invest in: technical leadership and coaching, sport science and medical support, talent development, and a high performance training environment. FIELD HOCKEY CANADA | Athlete Handbook Updated October 2020 3 1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION NATIONAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS NATIONAL OFFICE ADDRESS Field Hockey Canada Field Hockey Canada 6111 River Road, 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 0A2 Richmond, BC, V7C 0A2 Chair, Board of Directors Ann Doggett [email protected] ON Executive Director Susan Ahrens [email protected] BC High Performance Director Adam Janssen [email protected] ON Finances [email protected] BC Communication Manager Kevin Underhill [email protected] BC Adam Froese Men’s Athlete Representative [email protected] BC Women’s Athlete Representative Kri Shier [email protected] BC WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM STAFF Head Coach, WNT Andrew Wilson [email protected] BC Next Gen Director, WNT Patrick Tshutshani [email protected] BC MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM STAFF Coach, MNT Andre Henning [email protected] Ger Coach, MNT Pasha Gademan [email protected] Ger High Performance Manager, MNT Celia Plottel [email protected] BC Lead IST, MNT TBC Touring Manager Kelly Vanry [email protected] BC Player Pathway Manager TBC Field Hockey Canada Athlete Handbook revised October 2020 4 1.3 ATHLETE COMMITMENT + DOCUMENTATION A critical ingredient for high performance success starts with your commitment. This commitment is demonstrated by taking part in the high performance programs with a positive, professional attitude. Listed below are the minimum requirements for participation in the FHC High Performance Program: • Adherence to all FHC policies and procedures • Sign and commitment to the FHC Athlete Agreement as approved by Sport Canada • Follow the individual training programs and sport science/medicine testing protocol as determined by the National Coaches • Participation in all national training camps and competitions • Participation in all high performance program evaluations as requested ATHLETE AGREEMENTS AND CARDING APPLICATION BOOKLETS Carded athletes must sign and return the FHC Athlete Agreement and the Carding Application form to the High Performance Manager or the designated Field Hockey Canada staff member to receive AAP financial support. Sport Canada will not deposit funds until they receive the signed applications and confirmation of signed athlete agreements from FHC. NATIONAL SQUAD ATHLETE DATABASE AND PROFILE FORMS FHC Athlete online profile forms must be completed as soon as possible when requested. This information is critical to the effective operation of the high performance programs, i.e., communication, media, training programs, etc. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Any change of address or contact information should be given to your High Performance Manager or the designated Field Hockey Canada staff member within two weeks of the change to provide effective communication with the athlete both from FHC and other partner organizations. CANADIAN PASSPORTS All athletes who wish to compete for Canada in major international events and Games must be a Canadian citizen. Please ensure that your passport is always up to date and any passport changes should be forwarded to your High Performance Manager or designated Field Hockey Canada staff member immediately. 5 1.4 ATHLETE FORM CHECKLIST 1. All athletes training with the Field Hockey Canada High Performance Program are required to complete the following forms: ✓ Player Profile Form: http://www.fieldhockey.ca/athlete-information/ ✓ FHC Athlete Agreement, which includes • FHC Assumption of Risk (for minors, under the age of 19) OR • Release of Liability (19 years of age and older) • FHC Code of Conduct • Photo Release • Medical Release • Appendices A-G in the FHC Handbook 2. Sport Canada Carded Athletes ✓ Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Application Form ✓ Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Direct Deposit, only if you are new to carding or your banking details have changed. 3. Yearly e-learning courses/reviews with Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). ✓ Athletes who have completed the Anti-Doping Online courses previously will be instructed to complete a review. ✓ Athletes signing up for the first time will be sent instructions for CCES sign up and Anti-Doping Online course completion. ✓ 2021 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) contract. Signed once every 6 years. 1.5 TRAVEL TRAVEL RULES a) Athletes relocating to Vancouver from their permanent residences for training will not have their travel costs reimbursed. b) Athletes are responsible for covering all costs associated with participation in national identification camps regardless of their carding status. c) From time to time, domestic centralization of squad members will be necessary. Athletes will be given a minimum of eight (8) weeks’ notice for all periods of centralization. d) Athletes are responsible for covering all costs associated with periods of domestic centralization regardless of their carding status.