How do I qualify to be a CSCA Athlete?
Eligibility
In order for an athlete to become eligible to receive CSCA services an athlete must be identified as a national team member of a major games sport (Olympics, Paralympics, PanAm Games and Commonwealth Games) or a National Team Prospect of a major games sport. Athletes would qualify under one of four headings;
Podium: Podium Canada targeted athletes
Canadian Elite: National team and national development team carded athletes
Canadian Development: Non-carded national team members
Prospects: Athletes identifies by the National Sport Organization and the Provincial Sport Organization as having the potential to become a national team member.
Once an athlete is identified, they must complete the intake process with the Athlete Services Manager. This process includes the CSCA orientation, information gathering and overview of training and competitive program. To ensure that information is understood by all stakeholders surrounding the athlete, the orientation ideally includes the coach, athlete and parent/guardian (if athlete is under 18), as well as a provincial sport organization representative when possible. The forms for the athlete intake can be found on our website (www.cscatlantic.ca) and should be completed in advance of the meeting.
Training Groups
The CSCA supports a variety of training groups. There are three categories of training groups, National, Regional and Provincial. On how to become eligible, please visit the training group page.
Canada Games Sport Science Program
The CG Sport Science program provides performance services to provincial teams preparing to compete in the Canada Games. For more information, please click here.
Services
The CSCA provides services in both performance services and life services. The CSCA eligibility services chart demonstrates a breakdown of services.
Performance Services Include: Sport Science (Strength & Conditioning, Physiology), Sport Medicine (Massage, Physician, Physiotherapy, Chiropractor), Sport Psychology, Nutrition
Life Services Include: Podium Sessions, Career/Transition Coaching, Tutoring, Personal Counseling
Training Groups: Please see the training group page on the CSCA website.
