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Virtual Open House

Applications DUE APRIL 10TH

Available on NSS Applications for Students

QUESTIONS: Call Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at (403) 807-1503

Email Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at rdjewan@cbe.ab.ca

Information

Some of the key features of the National Sport School are:

• D2L – access to course materials – anywhere -anytime! All course materials are downloadable

• Early dismissal Friday to accommodate training and competition

• Uses advanced distance technologies to support learning

• Teacher Advisors for each student-athlete

Some of the key features of the National Sport School are:

• A Sport Performance Consultant on staff• Weekly Sport Psychology work embedded in

Athlete Development program• A four period day with fixed-time classes• 2:50 end time –Allowing more contact with the

school and still accommodating after-school training schedules

Some of the key features of the National Sport School are:• Communication – being able to discuss and manage

personal workload• Full year course opportunities – Case study – Winter

athletes often select certain courses to be full year (September to June) to accommodate sport expectations

• Extending the number of years in high school –student-athlete may add another year of high school to “lighten the load” while planning their training and competition schedule.

Some of the key features of the National Sport School are:

• Older students will have spares if they have successfully completed the Grade 9 and 10 school subjects as organized by NSS.

• If an older student has access to spares; they may match their Calgary training schedule.

• Students that train at COP can access their teachers daily. (Stop by class for a few minutes, make appointments, or visit during tutorial blocks, etc.)

Mon, Wed,

Thurs

Tuesday –

TA Day FridayPeriod 1: 8:30 – 9:58 88 min Period 1: 8:30 – 9:45 75 min Period 1: 8:30 – 9:30

Period 2: 9:58 – 11:25 87 min TA: 9:45 – 10:35 50 min Period 2: 9:30 – 10:30

Lunch: 11:25 – 11:55 30 min Period 2: 10:35 – 11:50 75 min Period 3: 10:30 – 11:30

Period 3: 11:55 – 1:22 87 min Lunch: 11:50 – 12:20 30 min Period 4: 11:30 -12:30

Period 4: 1:22 – 2:50 88 min Period 3: 12:20-1:34 76 min

Period 4: 1:34- 2:50 76 min

Student Scenarios for Success

Student Scenarios for Success Below are 1st of 5 scenarios out of 32 current sports in 2019-2020:

GYMNAST – 140 days absent out of 180 scheduled

school days

• Attends NSS and trains with Calgary Gymnastic Centre • Is able to attend portions of a school day while training intermittently throughout school hours; varies daily and weekly • Teachers are able to offer additional supports frequently because of proximity of training

Student Scenarios for Success Below are 2nd of 5 scenarios out of 32 current sports in 2019-2020:

LUGE ATHLETE with an IPP – 84.5 schools days

absent out of 180 scheduled school days

• Attends NSS and trains with Luge Canada at WinSport• Student gets support from Resource Teacher and the subject teacher to meet all learning needs while training and competing

Student Scenarios for Success Below are 3rd of 5 scenarios out of 32 current sports in 2019-2020:

EQUESTRIAN– 114 days absent out of 180

scheduled school days

• Attends NSS and trains at various North American locations

• Often off campus to accommodate local training schedule

• Absent weeks at a time for competitons

• Relies heavily on the eLearn opportunities

Student Scenarios for Success Below are 4th of 5 scenarios out of 32 current sports in 2019-2020:

FREESTYLE SKIER – 81 schools days absent

out of 180 scheduled school days

• Attends NSS and trains with WinSport Academy

• Accesses teacher support and instruction via D2L • Graduates successfully with all post-secondary requirements

Student Scenarios for Success Below are 5th of 5 scenarios out of 32 current sports in 2019-2020:

HOCKEY PLAYER at COP Arenas – 12 days absent out of 180

scheduled school days

• Attends NSS and plays with the International Hockey Association Midget Level • Trains daily at WinSport but leaves early every day to access ice time • Teachers are able to offer additional supports frequently because of proximity of training

How to be a successful student

Three Key Attributes of the Culture of Excellence

• self-direction

• self-advocacy

• competent communication

Culture of Excellence

Successful Habits of Students:

• Goal oriented

• Works ahead

• Uses school

time effectively

Culture of Excellence

Successful NSS Student Competencies:

• Curiosity

• Creativity

• Uses integrity

• Seeks assistance

Culture of Excellence

NSS Students Exemplify:

• Strong citizenship skills

• Embodies the Culture of Excellence (both academically and socially)

Culture of ExcellenceCitizenship Award Recipient

When Students are awayfrom school:

• Communicate regularly (at least twice a week) with all teachers (and peers – group work) via email

• Negotiate reasonable and alternate due dates with teachers BEFORE assignments are due

Culture of Excellence

When Students are away:

• Frequently check D2L for announcements and updates (eg. news feed & calendar)

• Prioritize and work while away (work on honing effective time-management skills)

Culture of Excellence

Sport Support

• Committed coaches recognize the importance of school

• When travelling, coaches allocate specific and consistent times for students to complete school work

Culture of Excellence

Sport Support

• Communicate regularly with parents and teachers

• Attend school events (eg. Parent-Teacher-Coach Night)

• Hold students accountable for their academics

Culture of Excellence

Family Support

• Frequently discuss goals, progress, and concerns with your student-athlete

• Monitor progress through D2L and PowerSchool

• Monitor attendance and consistently inform the front office and Teacher Advisors about upcoming absences

Family Support

• Encourage students to take ownership for their learning (move away from acting on behalf of your student-athlete)

• Hold students accountable for their actions

• Ensure that your student-athlete is getting enough sleep

Family Support

• Attending school at every opportunity is key! (ie. plan family vacations during natural breaks in the calendar, so additional learning is not missed)

• Read the weekly school newsletter

• Participate in the Parent Council and attend school events

Wall of Fame

• Link to NSS Olympians and Para-Olympians

• Link to current Success Stories

See NSS Applications for StudentsNeed more information?

Call Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at (403) 807-1503

Email Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at rdjewan@cbe.ab.ca

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Information from WinSport

WinSport: Hub for long term athlete development

Introductions / Contact info

Phil Graham Chief Financial OfficerJennifer Konopaki Director, Sport Leadership Hollie Cressy Manager, Sport Development Emily Horvath Administrative Assistant, Sport

Email: NSS@winsport.ca

URL: http://www.winsport.ca

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Vision & Direction

PURPOSETo inspire and activate Canadian potential through the spirit of sport.

VISION To be a world leading centre for winter sport excellence and athletic achievement.

MISSION To provide sustainable opportunities for Canadians to discover, develop and excel at winter sport, from playground to podiums, through world-class training, facilities and exceptional experiences.

Honoring our legacy Next Generation of Athlete Development

WinSport Support

• We believe that academics are at the core of an

athletic career

• We believe in the development of the whole athlete

• We believe in athletic training and development as

the foundation of our programs

• We believe in building healthy citizens and the next

generation of leaders

Academic and Sport Philosophies

WinSport Support

• National Sport School Home base campus and facility access to WinSport Campus

• Contribute to the Vision and Culture of Excellence

• Support and administer application process

• Provide access to Canadian Leaders via the Canadian Sport Institute enhancing the Athlete Development program.

• Provide an onsite Sport Psychology Consultant

• Provides community building opportunities and enhance student life

Support

CSI Physical Education program

• The Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) assists NSS :

• With enhancing the delivery of Sport Performance

• Offers Physical Literacy (agility, balance, coordination, and speed)

NSS Athlete Development Program

CSI Physical Education program

• Instruction from Canada’s leading experts in the areas of sport science, nutrition, coaching, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.

NSS Athlete Development Program

• Access to the High Performance Centre, Performance Training Centre and CSI research lab

CSI Physical Education program

Athlete Development Program

NSS Athlete Development Program

Canadian Sport Institute’s contributions include:

• enhancing training principles and sport specific programming

• weight room safety and lifting techniques

• biomechanics and basic movement principles

• answering questions regarding the latest research/developments in training

• nutrition

Athlete Development Program• CSI activity sessions are designed to provide

a strong physical literacy base and reduce the ‘gaps’ continually observed at the National Team levels (Junior & Senior) in Athletes’ physical abilities.

NSS Athlete Development• Active sessions with CSI aim to address

movement, general and more specific skill and physical development with an understanding of developmentally appropriate advancement and challenge.

NSS Athlete Development Program• The active programming pieces are not

designed or meant to replace or interfere with a student’s sport training program.

• Participation in these sessions does not focus on building capacity but focuses on technique and movement patterns e.g. not heavily weighted during lifting technique days.

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Important dates

Application packages for the 2020-2021 school year will be available on the NSS

website until April 10th

www.nationalsportschool.ca

Submission Dates – April 10th

Interviews may take place.

Required Steps

• Provincial Sport Organizations recognition and approval

• Written application package including references

• Potential Physical assessment

• Potential Final Interview

NSS Admission

Applications DUE APRIL 10TH

Available on NSS Applications for Students

QUESTIONS: Call Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at (403) 807-1503

Email Mr. Rob Jewan, Principal (Acting) at rdjewan@cbe.ab.ca