High Performance

 We believe that investment in the TSAEP will increase Saskatchewan triathlon athlete performance development and achievement in qualifications, competitions, and placements in national and World Triathlon competitions. 

Coach 

• Professional 
• Respectful 
• Inclusive  
• Collaborative 
• Honest  
• Excellence 

Our coaches will work together to help create a provincial environment where athletes feel safe and excited to become the best athletes they can be.  

Athlete 

• Respectful 
• Coachable 
• Committed 
• Conscientious  
• Excellence 
• A Team Player 

To achieve program goals, we ask that athletes formally commit to the program of excellence and engage fully in becoming a high performer in triathlon.

We recognize the development diversity of our athletes and the need to develop them where they are at.  To accomplish this, we have created a three-level development model as depicted in figure 1 below.   

1) Entry Level – Entry level athletes are newer to draft legal triathlon and striving to compete at a higher level provincially and working to develop Performance Level swim and run times. Their focus is skill development and improving swim, bike and run fitness.  

2) High Performance Level – High Performance Level athletes are the top athletes in the province and are striving to compete at higher level nationally. High Performance athletes are recognized by placing top 30 in the country at nationals or in the national series in their division, or by achieving a minimum of one High Performance Swim or Run standard and one Performance Swim or Run standard.  

3) Elite Level – Elite Level athletes are the top athletes in the country defined as being on the national team or are nationally carded or have a top 10 at national championships or achieving both a HP swim and run standard. Elite athletes have the goal to compete at a higher level internationally and improve their WTCS world ranking.  

Program Benefits  For all Participants

• Coaching individualized program development plan, performance monitoring, and feedback 
• Group education, experts, and team events with guest coaches and experts in the field 
• Provincial camps and clinics 
• Mental, nutritional, strength and conditioning provided by Saskatchewan Medicine and Science Counsel 
• *Opportunity to Apply for Athlete Assistance for Camps and Events  
• Discounts and benefits from partners, including Triathlon Canada, F2C Nutrition  
• Team Sask Podium T shirt, and Swim Cap 

For High Performance and Elite Level athletes only (Above + benefits below)  

• Additional education, nutrition, mental training and support services    
• BI-annual Physiological Metabolic testing  
• *Dedicated Athlete Assistance for Camps and Events 

*See Athletes Assistance Policy and Procedure for details 

Program Eligibility  

•  Be a STAC Member in good standing.  
•  Athletes must apply for a Triathlon Saskatchewan Athlete Excellence Program. .   
• Be a resident of Saskatchewan or a former resident who has moved for triathlon training for international competitions.  
•  Sign the STAC program agreement and code of conduct forms.  
• One Parent or Legal guardian of a High Performance or Performance athlete must complete the Respect in Sport online evaluation. *can be found here https://www.sasksport.ca/programs-education/respect-in-sport/access-training/ 

Excellence Program  

• 2024 Excellence program registration is free for athletes at the youth, junior, elite, and age group programs, which are developed and monitored by the provincial coach.  
• Entry Level 
• High Performance
• Elite Level 

Additional fees and charges

• Camps, clinics and event travel expenses are the responsibility of athletes  
• Travel expenses are the responsibility of athletes  
• Tri Sask Tri Suit (price will vary based on selection  
• Tri Sask Jacket and Joggers  

2023-2024 Sponsorship Program Document  

Male High Performance Swim Standard

Female High Performance Swim Standard

Male Performance Swim Standards

Female Performance Swim Standards

Male High Performance Run Standards

Female High Performance Run Standards

Male Performance Run Standards

Female Performance Run Standards

• *GMP stands for Gold Medal Profile and is a percentage based on what it takes to win a gold medal at the Olympics. The GMP is also age graded from 24 years of age downward. A safe progression is 1-2% per year in the later stages of development but a newer athlete can see more significant gains on an annual basis. Here is a link for more information on Triathlon Canada’s GMP:
• Triathlon-Canada-Gold-Medal-Profile-2014.10.30

Funded competitions will be pre-selected by the provincial coach. Applications for funding will be reviewed by the performance and development committee and approved by the Board of Directors in advance to ensure a) athletes understand the level of funding they will receive and b) the amount of funding does not exceed what is available in the annual budget

Examples:

• Triathlon Canada recognized U23 Series Races including Nationals
• Americas Continental cups
• ITU World Triathlon Championships
• World University Championships (FISU)
• World Duathlon Championships (Jr., U23, Senior Elite)

Funded Training Camp

• One out of province camp provincial or approved training camp of 5 days or more.

• Current Tri Sask Membership
• Complete online application and required documentation (e.g., results, gap analysis)
• Meet with Provincial Coach to discuss GAP analysis results, Performance Level, and commitment and obligations (e.g. annual training and set season goals)
• Journal 80% of training either in TrainingPeaks or in another electronic resource. Provincial coach would have access to monitor development.
• Submit Race plan and Race summary for all supported events.
• *GAP Analysis and Goal Setting Worksheet can be found on our website trisask.org

   

  Exemptions

  Athletes who have met KPIs in the Previous year may apply to the Triathlon Saskatchewan head coach for an exemption of race or time Standard performances due to injury or other unforeseen circumstances. The athlete is required to send an e-mail request to the Head Coach of Triathlon Saskatchewan at: coach@triathlonsaskatchewan.org along with a note of recommendation by their local triathlon coach. Approval is based on the previous years funding and will be considered on a case by case basis by the Triathlon Saskatchewan Performance and Development Committee. .

   For more information on any of the information in this document please e-mail Brendan Mackenzie: coach@triathlonsaskatchewan.org

The coach-athlete relationship is a privileged one and plays a critical role in the personal, sport, and athletic development of the athlete. Coaches must understand and respect the inherent power imbalance that exists in this relationship and must be extremely careful not to abuse it, consciously or unconsciously.

Coaches will:

1. a) Ensure a safe environment by selecting activities and establishing controls that are suitable for the age, experience, ability, and fitness level of the involved athletes
2. b) Prepare athletes systematically and progressively, using appropriate time frames and monitoring physical and psychological adjustments while refraining from using training methods or techniques that may harm athletes
3. c) Avoid compromising the present and future health of athletes by communicating and cooperating with sport medicine professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of athletes’ medical and psychological treatments
4. d) Support the coaching staff of a training camp, provincial team, or national team; should an athlete qualify for participation with one of these programs
5. e) Accept and promote athletes’ personal goals and refer athletes to other coaches and sports specialists as appropriate
6. f) Provide athletes (and the parents/guardians of minor athletes) with the information necessary to be involved in the decisions that affect the athlete
7. g) Act in the best interest of the athlete’s development as a whole person
8. h) Report to Triathlon Saskatchewan any ongoing criminal investigation, conviction, or existing bail conditions, including those for violence, child pornography, or possession, use, or sale of any illegal substance
9. i) Under no circumstances provide, promote, or condone the use of drugs (other than properly prescribed medications) or performance-enhancing substances and, in the case of minors, alcohol, cannabis, and/or tobacco
10. j) Respect athletes playing with other teams and, in dealings with them, not encroach upon topics or actions which are deemed to be within the realm of ‘coaching’, unless after first receiving approval from the coaches who are responsible for the athletes
11. k) Not engage in a sexual relationship with an athlete under the age of majority; Triathlon Canada Code of Conduct & Ethics Page | 6
12. l) Recognize the power inherent in the position of coach and respect and promote the rights of all participants in sport. This is accomplished by establishing and following procedures for confidentiality (right to privacy), informed participation, and fair and reasonable treatment. Coaches have a special responsibility to respect and promote the rights of participants who are in a vulnerable or dependent position and less able to protect their own rights
13. m) Dress professionally, neatly, and inoffensively
14. n) Use inoffensive language, taking into account the audience being addressed

Athletes will:

1. a) Report any medical problems in a timely fashion, when such problems may limit their ability to travel, practice, or compete;
2. b) Participate and appear on-time and prepared to participate to their best abilities in all competitions, practices, training sessions, tryouts, tournaments, and events
3. c) Properly represent themselves and not attempt to participate in a competition for which they are not eligible by reason of age, classification, or other reason
4. d) Adhere to Triathlon Saskatchewan’s rules and requirements regarding clothing and equipment
5. e) Act in a sportsmanlike manner and not display appearances of violence, foul language, or gestures to other athletes, officials, coaches, or spectators
6. f) Dress to represent the sport and themselves well and with professionalism
7. g) Act in accordance with Triathlon Canada’s policies and procedures and, when applicable, additional rules as outlined by coaches or managers

Parents/guardians and spectators at events will:

1. a) Encourage athletes to compete within the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence
2. b) Condemn the use of violence in any form Triathlon Canada Code of Conduct & Ethics Page | 7 (link below)
3. c) Never ridicule a participant for making a mistake during a performance or practice
4. d) Provide positive comments that motivate and encourage participants’ continued effort
5. e) Respect the decisions and judgments of officials, and encourage athletes to do the same
6. f) Never question an official’s or staff member’s judgment or honesty
7. g) Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse, coercion, intimidation, and sarcasm
8. h) Respect and show appreciation to all competitors, and to the coaches, officials and other volunteers
9. i) Not harass competitors, coaches, officials, parents/guardians, or other spectators
10. j) Be respectful of and refrain from entering team spaces and sessions, (including share

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