Canada Games FAST Track - Appendix B: Athlete and NSO Responsibilities
Athlete Responsibilities
Athletes applying for the Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant must:
Submit a completed application along with any supporting documentation to Canada Games FAST Track Selection Committee prior to Monday, June 2nd , 2008, 5:00 pm EST.
Ensure that all information provided is true and accurate.
If the athlete is approved, offered and accepts a Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant, the athlete agrees to:
- Adhere to the training and competition program as outlined in the athlete’s application.
- Abide by the Canadian Anti-Doping Program as set out by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
- Assist Canada Games/FAST in promotional activities designed to help the Canada Games movement, where these fit the athlete’s schedule and with compensation when possible.
- Be available in person for a media presentation when receiving the Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant.
- Represent NSO at national championships or international events in the high performance stream.
If the athlete is selected, offered and accepts a Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant the athlete agrees to allow the Canada Games Council and FAST to publicly release their name as a grant recipient.
NSO Responsibilities
NSO will:
- Identify potential athletes through a balanced ranking system.
- Distribute information regarding the Canada Games FAST Track program and applications to identified athletes who fully meet the eligibility criteria.
- Assist in monitoring the athlete’s progress and advise Canada Games / FAST administrators if athlete is failing to meet their obligations and commitments in accordance with the athletes responsibilities described above.
Canada Games/FAST Responsibilities
Canada Games/FAST will:
- Provide NSOs with all applicable information (application form, backgrounder etc.) relating to Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant.
- Establish a selection review committee to evaluate all applications.
- Approve and arrange payments of the grant.
- Advise all applicants as to the status of their application.
- Work with athletes and NSOs to ensure due process is followed in the work with the athletes, preparation of applications and follow ups.
