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The High
Performance Program was developed as an outcome of a
High Performance Forum held by Synchro Ontario in
December 2003 which identified the need for a talent
identification program in Ontario that would help to
develop Ontario’s top athletes and assist them in their
pursuit of success within the province, at a National
Level, and eventually to the pursuit of spots on the
National Team. From this Forum the High Performance
Committee was formed, and the development of High
Performance Camps for Summer 2004.
High Performance Initiative Report
(March 2004) from Synchro Swim Ontario President Lynn
Hammond
The Top
25 athletes from Tiers 6 and 7 were selected
based on figure scores from each of
Provincial Championships, Divisionals and Nationals at a
40/30/30 split respectively. Tier 1-5 are
selected based on their placing at the 2004 Tier
Championships. *Note: If a top 25 athlete declines
the invitation to attend the camp, the next athlete on
the list will be invited.
The
province’s top coaches, as selected by Synchro Swim
Ontario will be coaching at the camps. 1996 and 2000
Olympic Team Coach Sheilagh Croxon will be the head
coach for the Tier 7 Camps.
Athletes
will be working on an array of skills; figure
development, conditioning appropriate to their skill
level, flexibility training, routine skill development,
etc. Coaches and officials have been working together
to identify common areas in which the athletes need
further development. |
