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Juniors Ultimate - Application Procedure World Ultimate and
Guts Championships '04 The 2004 World Ultimate Junior Championships will be played in conjunction with the World Ultimate and Guts Championhips. This coming summer, the tournament will be held in Turku, Finland, August 1 to 7. It is CUPA's intention to send one National team for each of the two Junior divisions (Junior Open and Junior Women). In order to do so, coaches, chaperons and players must be chosen in the near future. So, this note is intended to be informational, as well as notification that space on the team rosters is now up for application. Each team will require one head coach and an assistant coach (or second chaperon). Ideally, the teams will each include 15 to 18 players. Coaches and Chaperons Coaches and chaperons must be at least 25 years old, have experience supervising and travelling with teenagers, and provide proof of a high degree reliability and responsibility. The head coach will be responsible for organizing return travel to Turku from Winnipeg and accommodations for the entire team, and collection of fees from players. He/She will also run a four day training camp in Winnipeg, immediately prior to leaving for Finland. During tournament play, the head coach will be directly responsible for the team and its play. The assistant coach (or second chaperon) will be responsible for assisting the head coach in the above responsibilities, as well as acquiring team uniforms. All coaches and chaperons will be directly responsible for the conduct of their respective teams and the safety of their players. It is expected that the coaches and chaperons will adhere to all regulations stated in the Canadian Junior Conduct Policy. A signed policy must received by the Canadian Junior Coordinator before selected coaches and chaperons may begin their responsibilities. Coaches and chaperons are also expected to ensure that their players adhere to the regulations stated on the Canadian Junior Conduct Policy. Coaches and chaperons become responsible for the players as soon as players are met in Winnipeg for training camp. Costs and expenses for coaches and chaperons are still to be determined. Players Players will be selected for a National Junior Open team and a National Junior Women's team. To be eligible as a team member, players must have been born in 1985 or later. All players will be expected to attend a four day training camp in Winnipeg immediately prior to leaving for Turku. Players will travel to Turku from Winnipeg with the team, under the responsibility of the coaches and chaperons. All players are expected to adhere to the regulations stated in the Canadian Junior Conduct Policy, regardless of the players' ages. The Canadian Junior Coordinator must receive a signed policy before a player is officially considered a team member. Fees for each player will be approximately $1250 plus travel costs between Winnipeg and Turku (approximately $2500). Players will be responsible for getting themselves to (and from) Winnipeg. The $1250 fee includes tournament fees, accommodations, meals, and transport to the fields each day. We are currently looking for ways to lower the travel costs as much as possible. It is hoped that some of these expenses might be covered through fundraising efforts. Players that cannot attend without some sort of subsidy should indicate that fact on their application. Selection of Coaches and Chaperons The selection process for coaches and chaperons will begin immediately. Those interested in being a coach or chaperon are asked to submit a letter of application to the Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator no later than Friday, December 12, 2003. The letter must include a personal bio, stating the applicant's experience as a coach, experience as a chaperon or supervisor of minors, personal and team expectations and goals. The application should be accompanied by a letter of reference from a person of authority who will vouch for the applicant as a reliable and responsible adult and his/her ability to supervise a group of minors on an extended trip overseas. Also, a signed Junior Conduct Policy (available on the Canadian Junior Ultimate website) must accompany the application. Mailing address, email address, and phone numbers should be included on all letters of application. The letter of application should also state the position for which the applicant is applying (head coach, assistant coach, chaperon) and for which team (Open or Women). On Saturday, December 13, 2003, all information will be forwarded to the CUPA Board of Directors. Board members and the Junior Coordinator will be responsible for choosing the coaches and chaperons. If a member of the selection committee chooses to apply for a position as coach or chaperon, that member will immediately be removed from the selection committee and will not be privy to any information received by selection committee members. Selection of Players Once the coaches and chaperons have been selected, formal selection of players will begin. Players interested in applying for a position on one of the Canadian National Junior teams must submit an application. A player application has been posted on the Canadian Junior Ultimate website ( http://www.communityzero.com/junior_ultimate ). All parts of the form must be completed. Applications must be received by the Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator no later than Friday, December 12, 2003. Along with the application, players must include a letter of nomination from a coach (or adult familiar with the player's abilities). The letter of nomination must indicate the level of play at which the player is able to perform, the player's experience, leadership skills, level of responsibility, self-control, reliability and sportsmanship, ability to play as a member of an elite team of athletes, and respect for rules of conduct. Nominators must provide a contact phone number and email address. A photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate and a signed copy of the Junior Conduct Policy (available on the Canadian Junior Ultimate website) must also accompany the application. On Saturday, December 13, 2003 all applications will be forwarded to the members of the selection committee. The selection committee will be chosen by the CUPA Board of Directors and must include the coaches of each team and the Canadian Junior Coordinator. All applicants will be informed of their status with the team no later than Monday, January 5, 2004. Mandate of Selection Committees The mandate of the selection committees, as stated by the Canadian Ultimate Players Association, is to select coaches and players who will best represent Canada at the World Ultimate Championships in Turku, Finland in 2004. The team will be selected with the intention of assembling the most competitive team possible. At the same time, Spirit of the Game, responsibility, personal conduct and self-control will be taken into serious consideration. It is expected that all members of the Canadian National teams will represent Canada positively and proudly. Decisions will be made from information provided by applicants, referees and nominators. The selection committee reserves the right to interview any party they feel would be able to provide further information about specific applicants (coaches, chaperons and players). Contact: If you have any questions about the World Ultimate Championships, the Canadian National teams, or the selection process, please feel free to contact the Canadian Junior Coordinator, Dean Wright, at 204-477-1433 or dwright@merlin.mb.ca All applications and accompanying documents should be mailed to: Mr. Dean Wright Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator 267 Balfour Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 1N7
Deadlines Coaches/Chaperons: Friday, December 5, 2003 Players: Friday, December 12, 2003
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