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CUPA World Junior National Team 2008 CUPA is proud to announce that the Junior National Teams for the 2008 World Ultimate and Guts Championships have been selected. Thank you to everyone that tried out & congratulations to all of the athletes that made the team!!
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CUPA World Junior National Team 2008 Information
***N.B.: No decisions have been made yet regarding financial support or identification camps.*** The 2008 WUGC will be held in Vancouver, BC August 3 to 9. 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, chaperones 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 chaperone). Ideally, the teams will each include 15 to 18 players. KEY DATES: Send all player and coaching applications
and accompanying documents to: Coaches and chaperones must be at least 25 years old, have experience supervising and traveling with teenagers, and provide proof of a high degree reliability and responsibility. The head coach will be responsible for organizing return travel to Vancouver, accommodations for the entire team, and collection of fees from players. He/She will also run a five day training camp immediately prior to the tournament. During tournament play, the head coach will be directly responsible for the team and its play. The assistant coach (or second chaperone) will be responsible for assisting the head coach in the above responsibilities, as well as acquiring team uniforms. All coaches and chaperones will be directly responsible for the conduct of their respective teams and the safety of their players. It is expected that the coaches and chaperones will adhere to all regulations stated in the Coach and Chaperone Conduct Policy 2008. A signed policy must received by the Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator before selected coaches and chaperones may begin their responsibilities. Coaches and chaperones are also expected to ensure that their players adhere to the regulations stated on the Junior Player Conduct Policy 2008. Coaches and chaperones become responsible for the players as soon as players gather for training camp. Costs and expenses for coaches and chaperones are still to be determined, but it is the intent of CUPA that coaches and chaperones travel for free ***A decision regarding financial support has not be made yet. ***
Those interested in being a coach or chaperone for one of Canada’s Junior teams at the 2008 WUGC are asked to submit both forms: to the National Junior Director no later than Friday, January 25th, 2008. The CUPA Junior Coaching Form 2008 application requests such information as volunteer disclosure, a personal bio, the applicant's experience as a coach, experience as a chaperon or supervisor of minors, personal and team expectations and goals, which team you are applying for. The Junior Board Representative, Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator and up to 3 CUPA board members will be responsible for choosing the coaches and chaperones. 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. 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 not turn 20 years of age in 2008, or said another way, must have been born in 1989 or later. All players will be expected to attend a five day training camp before the WUGC. All players are expected to adhere to the regulations stated in the Junior Player Conduct Policy 2008, 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 relatively inexpensive considering that Worlds is in Vancouver. The final fee will include tournament fees, accommodations, meals, and transport to the fields each day. Coaches will do their best to ensure the trip is an inexpensive as possible without risking safety. Coaches will communicate anticipated expenses as soon 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. Those interested in being a player for one of Canada’s Junior teams at the 2008 WUGC are asked to submit 2 forms both forms:
The selection committee will be the Junior Board Representative, Canadian Junior Ultimate Coordinator and up to 3 CUPA board members. This committee will be responsible for choosing the coaches and chaperones. As part of 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 must also accompany the application. It is highly recommended that all interested players attend one of the National team player identification camps, if these are happening. The camps will be held in BC, Ontario, and possibly Winnipeg. These will be serious opportunities to “show your stuff” and if you are a younger player, you may be able to impress the coaches now before your time to play for Canada comes up two years from now!! Players who do not attend these camps can still make one of the National teams – your application, your coaches, and your reference will have to reveal your strengths and abilities as an Ultimate player. There will be a nominal fee for these identification camps. ***A decision regarding identification camps tournament has not be made yet. *** There will be more information posted soon regarding these identification camps, so hold tight! It is expected that all applicants will be informed of their status with the team no later than March 31, 2008, if not earlier.
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 and Guts Championships in Vancouver, BC in 2008. 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 references. The selection committee reserves the right to interview any party they feel would be able to provide further information about specific applicants (coaches, chaperones and players). If you have any questions about the 2008 WUGC
Canadian National junior teams, or the selection process, please
feel free to contact the National Junior Director, Teresa
Pollett-Boyle, at
Mrs. Teresa Pollett-Boyle
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