2014/2015
NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL APPLICATION / 2014 - 2015NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL APPLICATION: ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The Calgary Olympic Development Association, operating as WinSport (“WinSport”) and the National Sport School (“NSS”), seek applications for enrollment in the NSS from prospective student-athletes who pursue, vigorously and with unbridled enthusiasm, excellence in athletics, academics, and their personal growth and development.
The NSS aims “to produce future Olympic & World Champions with an excellent academic education”.
The NSS employs a multi-step application process which is described below. In order for a prospective student-athlete’s application to progress through this process, each step must be successfully completed. This will include favourable reviews and approvals by the NSS’ Admissions Committee (the “Admissions Committee”). The Admissions Committee may take into consideration a variety of objective and subjective considerations in reviewing a student-athlete’s application, including those referred to in this application package and any other considerations the Admissions Committee deems relevant. The applicant must also meet the academic requirements of The Calgary Board of Education (“CBE”).
It is strongly emphasized that enrolment in the NSS is highly competitive and admission to the NSS cannot be guaranteed.
At each step, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all necessary documents and other requirements are completed and (where applicable) received by the NSS within any required deadlines. At each step, applications which are incomplete or late MAY NOT be considered by the Admissions Committee, which may result in the student-athlete’s application being rejected.
Information describing each of the steps that must be successfully completed for admission to the NSS is set out below.
STEP 1: Application (All grade levels; all documents to be submitted in English).
The following must be completed by the deadline referred to below:
Document Checklist:
o Completed NSS Application: Basic Information form (page 4).
o Completed NSS Application: Specific Parent/Guardian Information form (page 5).
o One of the following two items (as applicable):
o If applying to the NSS as a student-athlete affiliated with a specific sport (“sport-specific stream”):
§ National Sport Organization (NSO) and Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) ‘sport approval’/endorsement – see Appendix I for further information.
OR
o If applying to the NSS as a student-athlete with athletic potential but NOT affiliated with a specific sport (“general athleticism stream”):
§ General Athleticism Stream Application - see Appendix II for further information.
o Please retain a copy of the entire completed application package for your later use.
Application processing fee:
o $200 non-refundable fee.
o Cheque or money order made payable to WinSport.
o If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the section on page 6.
Submit completed application package unfolded in an 8”x11” envelope by hand or mail to:
RE: NSS Application Process
Admissions Committee
National Sport School
110-151 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary Alberta T3B 6B7
Deadline for STEP 1: Application is MARCH 1st. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.
After the Admissions Committee review of the application package, applicants will be advised as to whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 2: Individual Evaluation’ below will be extended.
STEP 2: Individual Evaluation.
Those applicants invited to progress to STEP 2 will spend an entire day at the WinSport Winter Sport Institute in the early Spring.
Applicants selected to progress to STEP 2 will be notified in a separate communication of the actual day to attend the Institute, together with the itinerary of the day and items to bring with them.
The day will be comprised of these tasks:
1. Physical literacy and functional movement tasks.
2. Physical fitness and challenge tasks.
3. Questionnaires (short and long-answer format).
Physical tasks will cover a comprehensive range of elements, and span challenges that are specific in nature (e.g. speed, stamina, suppleness) as well as more general (e.g. obstacle courses, cognitive function).
After review of the various assessments by the Admissions Committee, applicants will be advised of whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 3: Interviews, Facility tour, Information & FAQs’ will be extended.
STEP 3: Interviews, Facility Tour, Information & FAQs.
The time spent at the Institute during this step of the application process will involve an interview with the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), together with sport/athleticism and academic representatives from several organizations, including, but not limited to the CBE, the Canadian Sport Institute and WinSport.
Applicants invited to participate in STEP 3 will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the facilities, key personnel, lifestyle, expectations, and atmosphere at the Winter Sport Institute’s Canada Olympic Park campus. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions concerning “life at the NSS” and any other pertinent aspects applicants would like to discuss.
After review of information gathered at STEP 3 by the Admissions Committee, applicants will be advised of whether an invitation to progress to ‘STEP 4: CBE Academic Review’ will be extended.
STEP 4: Calgary Board of Education Academic Review.
At STEP 4, the CBE reviews the applicant’s academic record and qualifications for admission to the NSS. The CBE does not participate in the sport or athletic assessment of the applicant.
STEP 4 occurs only if the previous steps have resulted in the favorable recommendation of the applicant.
After completion of this process, the applicant will be advised of whether an offer of provisional acceptance will be extended to the applicant (anticipated notification date: before June 1st).
STEP 5: Provisional School Enrollment.
Upon receipt of written notification of provisional acceptance, the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) will complete and sign the School Enrollment Agreement. This Agreement outlines the overall codes of conduct required of those associated with the NSS, and includes an accompanying document concerning required behavior and responsibilities at the Winter Sport Institute.
All applicants who have achieved STEP 5 must also complete and submit a CBE/NSS Release of Student Information form (to be provided with the notice of provisional acceptance), in addition to other required CBE/NSS enrollment forms.
At the same time, payment of the entire NSS program fee must be made. (Note: If specific financial arrangements are required, terms of these arrangements must be settled with WinSport at this stage).
This step must be completed by JUNE 30TH to ensure the applicant’s enrollment in the NSS in September. If financial payment (or settlement of same) is not made by this date or if the School Enrollment Agreement or School Release of Student Information form is not completed and received by the NSS by this date, the applicant’s provisional acceptance to the NSS will be forfeited.
STEP 6: Medical Examination.
Following completion of STEP 5, a general medical examination by the applicant’s family physician will be required, with the physician providing written confirmation to the NSS of the applicant’s health status and ability to undertake a vigorous sport school/competitive sport curriculum.
This STEP 6 must take place during the month of July and the results of the medical examination must be received by the NSS by JULY 15TH.
STEP 7: Final Registration.
Upon receipt of the medical examination results that meet NSS requirements, the final registration process can be concluded. All relevant NSS information materials will be provided at this time, including student demographic registration forms, media release forms, outline of the CBE school based fees, consent to share information with WinSport form, proof of residence form and course selection guide.
NSS APPLICATION: Basic Information.
(To be completed by parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age)
Please complete all parts of the application. You may use legible printing or typing, and then return all completed documents with your $200 NON-REFUNDABLE application-processing fee.
SPORT SCHOOL STREAM: Sport-specific stream (State discipline) ______
OR
General athleticism stream (YES/NO) ______
ENTRANCE GRADE LEVEL: (Please circle) 9 10 11 12
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APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Last Name: ______First Name: ______
Gender: (Please circle) Male Female Birth Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) ______
Permanent Home Address: (#/Street) ______
Town/City: ______Province: ______Post Code: ______
Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______2nd Phone: ______
Student-Athlete E-mail Address: ______
Country of Citizenship: ______Birthplace: ______
Native Language/Languages (spoken fluently):______
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EDUCATION (SCHOOL CURRENTLY ATTENDING)
School Name: ______Street Address: ______
Town/City: ______Province: ______Post Code: ______
School Phone: (Area code & number) ______Teacher/Counselor: ______
Type of School: (Please circle) Independent Private Public Online Home Separate
Dates of Attendance: ______Current Grade Level: ______
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*FAMILY INFORMATION
With whom does the applicant live? (Please circle) Mother Father Both Parents Other: ______
Are the applicant’s parents/guardians divorced or separated? (Please circle) Yes No
If ‘Yes’, which parent(s) has custody of the student-athlete? ______
Who should receive financial statements, NSS, and WinSport information?______
*NOTE: The collection of family information is a proactive measure to ensure we contact the correct legal guardian at all times.
NSS APPLICATION: Specific Parent/Guardian Information.*
(To be completed by parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age)
IDENTIFIED PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) CONTACT INFORMATION:
Parent/Guardian (Mother): (Please circle) Mrs. Ms. Dr.
Name: ______
Home Address: (#/Street) ______Town/City: ______
Province: ______Post Code: ______
Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______Cell Phone: ______
Business Phone: (Area code & number) ______
Business FAX: (Area code & number) ______
Email Address: ______
Parent/Guardian (Father): (Please circle) Mr. Dr.
Name: ______
Home Address: (#/Street) ______Town/City: ______
Province: ______Post Code: ______
Home Phone: (Area code & number) ______Cell Phone: ______
Business Phone: (Area code & number) ______
Business FAX: (Area code & number) ______
Email Address: ______
Applicant’s Siblings: (Please provide names and ages) ______
*NOTE: Information must be provided for each living parent/guardian of the applicant.
STUDENT/PARENT AGREEMENT:
We have read and understand this application package and agree that this application for admission and accompanying materials simply initiate the step-by-step process for consideration for acceptance of the applicant to the National Sport School, and that participation in the process does NOT constitute an offer of acceptance. We understand that acceptance into the National Sport School is not guaranteed and that admission is a competitive process at all grade levels and that both objective and subjective criteria considered throughout the application process. We also acknowledge that the $200 application processing fee is non-refundable.
We also acknowledge that the information presented in this package and during the application and selection process will be complete, correct, and truthful. If any aspect is found to be untrue or inappropriately altered, we acknowledge that WinSport reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission to the applicant or may later withdraw the student from eligibility to the National Sport School and the WinSport Winter Sport Institute.
We also acknowledge that the personal information concerning the applicant and any other individuals that we provide to the CBE and WinSport and the other organizations involved in the application process is required by them in order to process the applicant’s application and to make an informed decision as to his or her suitability for admission to the National Sport School, and that such information may be shared among them for such purpose. In accordance with all applicable privacy laws, we hereby consent to the collection, use, transfer and disclosure of such personal information by the CBE and WinSport and such organizations for the above purpose.
The undersigned parent/guardian(s) further agree, jointly and severally and for and on behalf of themselves and the applicant, as follows:
The Calgary Olympic Development Association (operating as “Winsport”), the National Sport School and The Calgary Board of Education (“CBE”) and each of their respective trustees, directors, officers, superintendents, employees, consultants, representatives, contractors, successors and assigns (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) will have no liability with respect to their involvement in the National Sport School application and selection process. We hereby waive and release any and all claims, actions and demands that we or the applicant may at any time have against the Released Parties and each of them for any losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses howsoever arising from the applicant’s application to the National Sport School, including without limitation any rejection of his/her application
We also agree that any dispute that we or the applicant may have with respect to the National Sport School application and selection process, including the applicant not being offered admission, will be resolved conclusively by utilizing the dispute resolution process established by the National Sport School Admissions Committee, at its discretion.
Applicant Name: ______
*Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______
Parent or Guardian Name: ______
*Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______Date: ______
Parent or Guardian Name: ______
*Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______Date: ______
* NOTE: Both living parents/guardians of applicant under 18 years of age must sign this Student/Parent Agreement.
The $200 non-refundable application processing fee shall be paid by cheque, money order, or credit card. Please make cheque payable to WinSport.
Please circle: Cheque Money Order Credit Card
Credit Card #: ______Exp Date: ______V Code: ______
Name on Card: ______Circle: VISA Mastercard AMEX
Signature of Cardholder: ______
APPENDIX I: Sport Approval (NSO & PSO Contact Information).
Applicants seeking admission to the NSS as a student-athlete affiliated with a specific sport MUST contact his/her sport organization directly, and obtain a written sport approval/endorsement from that organization endorsing him/her for admission to the National Sport School in that specific sport. This written endorsement must then be included in the applicant’s application documents under STEP 1 of the selection process.
The following is a list of contacts for the NSOs and/or PSOs related to the sports represented at the National Sport School currently:
Sport / Association / Contact Name / Email Address / Phone NumberAlpine / Alberta Alpine / Brett Zagozewski / / 403-609-1052
Badminton / Badminton Alberta / Jeff Bell / / 403-297-2108
Basketball / Basketball Alberta / Shawnee Harle / / 403-903-3595
Biathlon / Biathlon Alberta / Andy Holmwood / / 403-609-4746
BMX / Alberta Bicycle Association / Heather Lothian / / 780-427-6352
Bobsleigh / Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton / Nathan Cicoria / / 403-247-5457
Canoe Kayak / Canoe Kayak Canada / James Cartwright / / 613-260-1818 ext.2205
Cross Country / Cross Country Canada / Tom Holland / / 403-678-6791 ext. 37
Curling / National Training Centre / Paul Webster / / 403-837-3727
Diving / Alberta Diving Association / Barb Bush-Dauphinais / / 780-988-5571
Equestrian / Jump Alberta / Rachel Coldham / / 403-809-9484
Fencing / Alberta Fencing Association / Maja Zaher / / 780-427-9474
Field Hockey / Field Hockey Alberta / Burgundy Biletski / / 403-670-0014
Figure Skating / Skate Canada: AB-NWT/Nunavut / Holly Henderson / / 780-415-0610
Freestyle Skiing / Alberta Freestyle Ski Association / Maureen Calder / / 403-297-2718
Gymnastics: Men/Tramp. / Alberta Gymnastics Federation / Derek Hanson / / 403-212-5728
Gymnastics: Women / Alberta Gymnastics Federation / Krista Morris / / 403-212-5723
Luge / Canadian Luge Association / Walter Corey / / 604-964-0037
Nordic Combined / Nordic Combined Canada / Tannis Carlson / / 403-297-4433
Rhythmic Gymnastics / Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta / Diane Gunn / / 780-427-8152
Rowing / Alberta Rowing Association / Michael Simonson / / 403-589-2989
Sailing / Canadian Yachting Association / Ken Dool / / 613-545-3044 ext 112
Skeleton / Alberta Skeleton Association / Turc Harmesynn / / 403-542-1782
Ski Jumping / Ski Jumping Canada / Curtis Lyon / / (403) 801-9186
Snowboard / Canada Snowboard / Natasha Burgess / / 604-220-8566
Soccer / Alberta Soccer Association / Shaun Lowther / / 780-378-8106
Speed Skating / Speed Skating / Marcel Lacroix / / 403-220-3352
Swimming / Swim Alberta / Cheryl Humphrey / / 780-415-1782
Synchronized Swimming / Calgary Aquabelles / Jennifer Tregale / / 403-614-0554
Tennis / Tennis Alberta / Charlie McLean / / 403-493-3100
Volleyball / Alberta Volleyball / Jim Plakas / / 780-415-1703
Water Polo / Alberta Water Polo / Dayna Christmas / / 403-652-7723
Women's Hockey / Hockey Canada / Melody Davidson / / 403-777-3603
APPENDIX II: General Athleticism Stream Application.