3 Year Strategic Plan

Transcription

1 3YearStrategicPlan FreestyleSkiOntario 3ConcordeGate,Toronto,Ontario,M3C3N7

2 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan INTRODUCTION ThesportoffreestyleskiinginOntarioisfocusedonthedisciplinesofMoguls,Slopestyle,and Halfpipe.Thesportoffreestyleskiingisvibrant,funandappealstoyouthacrosstheprovinceof Ontario. Ontario is producing a steady stream of high performance athletes, particularly in Slopestyle and Moguls. Ontario athletes are consistently achieving podium performance in Nationallevelcompetitions;withsomepodiumfinishesinInternationalcompetitionsandmany top10finishesinhighprofileinternationalcompetitionsandevents. WiththeJune2011IOCannouncementoftheadditionofSkiSlopestyleandSkiHalfpipetothe Sochi2014OlympicGames,thesetwodisciplinesarepoisedtogrowexponentiallyinpopularity in Ontario in participation, and performance excellence. Ski clubs across Ontario have the potentialtogrowinvolvement/participationamongchildrenandyoungadults(8 29)inOntario, presentingopportunitiesforskiresortsandclubcommunitiestoimproveeconomicgrowthand stimulate economic development through resort infrastructure development (new on hill freestylefacilities,staffingandgroomingandmaintenanceequipment). FreestyleSkiingOntario( FSO ),overthepast3yearshasexperiencedextremesofexcellencein areassuchasathleticperformanceandcompetitionexecutiontolowsincludingfinancialstrain, and lack of skilled staff leading to challenges in sustained operational focus. This past year representsaturnaroundforfsowithamuchstrongerfocusonallaspectsoftheassociation s mandate,suchas:athlete,clubandcoachdevelopment;financialstability;officialdevelopment and high performance outcomes. Financially, FSO has stabilized in its metrics through grants, sponsorship and by significant fundraising, however, growth and a stronger focus will require increasedbasefundingsupport. Implementingthenext3yearstrategicplan( )willdependonasignificantincreasesin basefundingsupportfromtheontarioministryoftourism,culture&sportwhichwestrongly believewillbeachievedduetotheintensefocusinfso snew3yearstrategicplanonaligning FSOsplanandprioritieswiththeSportMandateforOntarioandourNationalSportOrganization ( NSO ) thecanadianfreestyleskiassociation( CFSA ). Inthepasttwoyears,FSOhastrainedandcertifiedanunprecedentednumberofcoacheswho were positioned in Ski Clubs across all regions in the province (Lake Superior Region LSR, Northern Ontario Region NOR, National Capital Region NCR and Southern Ontario Region SOR ). Despite the growth in coaching numbers this past year, a relentless focus on coach development and building new coaches will continue for years to come to meet the needs of thisgrowingsport. Additionally,FSOcontinuestobuilditsjudgingandcompetitiondepthandbreadthworkingin partnership with CFSA. Developing these areas will allow Clubs in all Ontario regions to host CFSArecognizednationalevents,provincialeventsandregionaleventsanddrawparticipantsto thoseeventsbothfrominsideandoutsidetheprovince. Page2of20

3 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan FSO s new strategic Plan ( Plan ), will drive all FSO activities over the next 3 years and represents an ambitious road map to grow, develop and promote Freestyle Skiing in Ontario. UnfoldingthisplanofaggressiveClublevelprogramimplementation;growingandreplenishing annually the number and qualifications of Ontario Coaches and officials, and continuing the focus on athletic excellence; will require a significant and reliable income stream, increased staffing to support and deliver programs and a commitment by the Board of Directors, volunteersandregionstoworkcollaborativelyandpassionatelytodelivertheplanandachieve thecriticalplanmetrics(goalsandobjectives). ThePlanmakessomekeyassumptionsincluding: 1. SignificantincreasesintheBaseFundingGranttosupport100%ofthebaseoperating requirements for staff and general operations. We will achieve this by preparing a superior3yearstrategicplanand2013basefundinggrantapplicationmeetingevery Ministryrequirementandguideline 2. ContinuedannualSPFfundingsupport 3. Consistentandhealthysponsorshipincometosupportprogramroll outs;suchasclub levelprogrammingandnationallevelcompetitionhosting 4. Robustfundraisingincometosupportthehighperformanceprograms 5. A continuous large stream of willing, passionate and dedicated volunteers to support staffinimplementingeventsandprogramming This strategic plan must be supported with detailed Annual Operating Plans including SMART initiatives and tactics with defined ownership, delivery timelines and specific documented actions, at the beginning of every fiscal year aligned with the NSO and in concert with the Ministry sbasefundinggrantandothergrantannualreportrequirementsanddeadlines. Thisplan ssuccessreliesonclosemonthlymonitoringoftheimplementationannualoperating planbytheexecutivedirector(ed),andchairpersonandboardofdirectorsincludingmonthly check ins, and quarterly detailed updates, against the Annual Operating Plan goals, objectives andtactics,totheboardbyallstaff. Page3of20

4 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan WHOWEARE FreestyleSkiingOntario(FSO)istheProvincialSportOrganization(PSO)forthefreestyleskiing disciplines of Moguls, Slopestyle and Halfpipe in Ontario and recognized through the Ontario Provincial Government Sport Recognition Policy. FSO is structured with four regions (Lake Superior Region, Northern Ontario Region, National Capital Region and Southern Ontario Region) FSOisaregisterednot for profitprovincialsportorganizationgovernedbyanelectedboardof Directors including a CFSA representative, each voted in by the 4 Region Representatives. As well the Head Judge sits on the Board. The full time staff role of Executive Director provides organizationalleadershipandreportstoandisresponsibletothechairpersonoftheboardand theboardofdirectors.otherstaff,whoreporttotheexecutivedirectorinclude:thetechnical Director/HeadofCoaching,ProvincialTeamCoaches,theParkandPipeDevelopmentManager (funded by a Trillium Foundation Grant), part time administrative staff (bookkeeper, administrator)andparttimecoachingstaff. Accountabilities FSOisresponsiblefordeliveringprogramstoserveAthletedevelopmentthroughskiresortsand clubssuchas: ClubPrograms CoachDevelopment JudgeDevelopment CompetitionOfficialsDevelopment Competitionscheduling,planning,organizationandexecution Highperformancedevelopment Marketingandcommunication Organizationoperationsadministrationandfinance Page4of20

5 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan OURVISION Freestyle Skiing (Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Mogul skiing) is an exciting, dynamic and attractive sport which is seeing rapid growth in recreational and competitive athlete development in Ontario. FSO will be recognized as the leader in directing freestyle skiing to develop and become sustainableinontario.itwillachievethisthroughworkinginpartnershipwithontarioskiclubs andskiareastoencouragegreaterinvolvementofyouthinfreestyleskiing. Theresultwillbeahighlyparticipativesportwhichisbeneficialtorecreationandhealthyliving andinpromotingtourismintheprovince. 4.0OURMISSION InpartnershipwiththeCanadianFreestyleSkiAssociationandthefreestyleskiingcommunity, Freestyle Skiing Ontario enhances the growth and development of quality programming and sportexcellencethatalignswithltad,andemphasizessafetyinaparticipantcentred,ethically based,systemencouraginglifelongparticipationinthesportoffreestyleskiinginontario. Thisisdoneby: IncreasingthenumberofactivefreestyleskiersinOntario Providing the appropriate governance structure consistent with standards for a Provincial SportOrganization Promotinganddevelopthesportoffreestyleskiing,includingeventpromotionandhosting, developmentofathletesthenationalteamcalibre;developinganadequatesuccessionplan thatensuresthesportandorganizationremainsstrongandcontinuestodevelop. ThesportofFreestyleSkiingisdefinedasthefollowingeventdisciplines: MogulSkiing Skiers race individually or head to head down a steep pitch covered with Moguls(mounds of snow).mogulsarecreatednaturallybyskiertrafficandcanbeaslargeascompactcars.skiers mustperformtwodifferentjumpsduringtheirrunandarejudgedonspeed,technicalturnsand aerialmaneuvers. SlopestyleandHalfpipe The newschool movement of Freestyle features competitions in Half Halfpipe, Slopestyle (rails,boxesandjumps)andbigair.park&halfpipeskiersmustperforminseveraldisciplines and are judged on technique (height, tricks, spins, and landing (in the Halfpipe number of trickscompletedinasinglehalfpiperun))anddifficultyandcreativityofthemaneuvers. Page5of20

6 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan OURVALUES FSOalignsitsvalueswithitsNationalSportOrganization: EXCELLENCE Participants perform to their maximum potential and achieve success at their level of participationintheassociation. INTEGRITY ParticipantsengageinAssociationactivitiesbyactinghonestly,morallyandethicallyatalltimes andbyadheringtothecfsa scodeofethics. RESPECT Participants maintain positive and respectful relationships with athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials,judges,fsoandcfsaemployeeandserviceproviders,venueandfacilityoperatorsand ourcorporateandgovernmentalpartners. ATHLETE FOCUSED FSO sprogramsandservicesaredevelopedandimplementedwithafocusonprovidingathletes with the best coaching, technical skills, support and experience so they can achieve their maximumpotential. FUN Participantshavefunandenjoyparticipatinginfreestyleskiingactivities. 6.0OURMANDATE FSO has provincial and national sport responsibility to various stakeholders including: our National Sport Organization: CFSA; our funding partnership such as the Ministry of Tourism, CultureandSport,theTrilliumFoundation,TheCoachesAssociation,CanadianSportCentresof Ontario;ourFSOmembershipincludingclubs,athletes,coaches,officialandvolunteers;andour corporatesponsors. MandatefromtheOntarioMinistryofTourism,Culture&Sport The mandate from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is to stimulate high performance and broad based participation in the sport of Freestyle Skiing in Ontario, and encouragephysicalactivityingeneral,atalllevelsandinallregionsofontario. Thismandateisintendedtodrivethefollowing: Thedevelopmentofhealthylifestylesthroughwidespreadparticipationinsport, Thebuildingofcommunity,unityandidentity, PositivelyimpacttheOntarioeconomy, Encouragephysicalactivityandthepursuitofathleticexcellence,and Develop a culture of sport excellence, whereby sport is valued in the everyday lives of Ontarians. Page6of20

7 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan Thesearetobeaccomplishedthroughthedeliveryofstrongcoreprogrammingandservicesina mannerthatissafeandaccessibletoall. MandatefromtheCFSA AlignourprogrammingandactivitiestotheCFSALTADmodel Implementthe CanFreestyle skischoolandcoachcurriculuminallregionsofontario HostnationalleveleventsannuallyinMoguls,SlopestyleandHalfpipe ProducehighperformanceathletesforrecruitmenttotheNationalTeam Establish annual membership fees for Ontario and utilize the CFSA member and club registrationsystem Implement and enforce rules, policies and procedures for CFSA sanctioned events and activities MandatefromtheFSOMembership WorkinpartnershipwiththeCFSAtoimplementCFSAdesignedCanFreestylesportspecific programming to ski clubs across Ontario to develop athletes, coaches and officials in FreestyleSkiing Host 1 2 annual national level events including one or more of a national championship competitions;acanadianseriesorcanadianopeneventinmogulsand/orslopestyleand/or Halfpipe Create a high performance stream through hosting the Provincial Championships annually; and3 4competitiveeventsacrossdifferentregions;andtrainingclinics,suchas,girlsclinics, juniormoguls,mogulmaniaandmastersclinics. Create high performance programs and process to development competitive teams at all levelsfromclubteamstoprovincialteams ProvideafairtransparentselectionprocessfortheProvincialteamselections,andformajor quotabasedcompetitions(eg:juniornationals) Promote the sport of Freestyle Skiing and the activities of the Provincial Teams through regularprovincewidecommunications Leverage the FSOs and CFSAs communications infrastructure to communicate significant freestyleskiing news items Provide timely relevant information to the freestyle community of parents and athletes to supporttheminunderstandinghowtogetinvolvedinfreestyleprograms MandatefromCorporateSponsorshipPartner Provideanathletelearningcurriculum,highperformanceprograms,andqualifiedcoachesto support the long term Athlete Development progression for athletes in FUN damentals, LearntoTrain,TraintoTrainandTraintoCompete. Provideopportunitiesforcorporateexposureatmajorhighprofileexcitingyouthevents Provideanassociationwithagrowing,ontrend,youthfocusedsportcommunity Page7of20

8 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan OURPILLARSOFSUCCESS High Performance Business Excellence Sport Development Coach Development Judge/Official Development The3YearFreestyleSkiingOntarioStrategicPlanalignsdirectlytotheCanadianFreestyleSkiAssociation 3YearStrategicPlan,withhigheremphasisonclublevelSportDevelopmentandCoachDevelopmentto drive enhanced participation in the sport across Ontario. FSO s plan also aligns with the Ontario Sport pillars of Enhanced Participation, Enhanced Excellence, Enhanced Capacity, and Enhanced Interaction. Page8of20

9 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan SPORTDEVELOPMENTPROGRAMPILLAR TheFSOsportdevelopmentprogramatthegrassrootsclublevelisthemostimportantactivity for FSO in the next 3 years. The sport development programming has significantly improved since 2009 receiving accolades from a variety of organizations and stakeholders including the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, and the Ski Resorts of Ontario. All past and present ProvincialSkiteammembersbegantheirskiingcareersinFSOmemberclubsandworkedtheir waythroughthefreestyleprogressiveathletedevelopmentsystemtonationalandinternational competition.mostrecently,jamiesonirvineanddarahowell,whoworkedtheirwayupthefso developmentsystemwereinvitedtothe2012/13nationalslopestyleteam;additionally,three ofourontarioprovincialmogulteamathleteswererankedinthetopmogulsskiersincanada thispastyear. The sport development program is the backbone of Freestyle Skiing Ontario and supports participants across the province. For the next three years the primary focus for sport developmentisthefullimplementationofthecfsacanfreestyleskischoolcurriculum. TheCFSACanFreestyleprogramisaprogressiveskischoolandcoachingcurriculumthataligns with the CFSA LTAD. The Can Freestyle club level ski school program includes 3 levels of progressionforathletesincluding 1. JumpsandBumpsforFUN damentalsathletes,ages FreestylerzforLearntoTrainathletes,Ages FreestyleTEAMforTraintoTrainathletes,Ages StrategicDirection EnhancedParticipation i. Drivegrowthbyincreasingthenumberofathletesinthe FUN damentalsalignedcan FreestyleJumps&Bumpsskischoolprograminmemberclubs ii. RollouttheremainingclublevelmodulesoftheCanFreestyleprogramatclubswhere Jumps&Bumps(FUN damentals)programsareinplaceincluding:freestylerz(learnto Train)andFreestyleTEAM(TraintoTrain) iii. WorkwithGymnasticsOntariotocreate FreestyleSki experttrampolinefacilitiesin each region by building skills in the facilities to deliver the Can Freestyle air/acrobatic trainingtofreestyleathletesacrosstheprovince iv. Create and implement programs targeted to increase the number of girls involved in FreestyleSkiing EnhancedExcellence v. Enforcetheathletedevelopmentpathwayandbuildaprocessfortalentidentification, beyondcompetitionrankings,formoguls,slopestyleandhalfpipeathletes vi. AligntheFSOcompetitionprogramwiththeCFSA'sLTAD EnhancedCapacity vii. Develop and nurture partnerships with provincial government agencies, CFSA, other relevant Ontario snow sport PSOs, regional ski resorts, other Ontario acrobatic sports, Canadian Sport Center Ontario, and educational institutions to continue to improve programqualityandsafetyofthesport,aswelaselevatethehighperformanceaspects Page9of20

10 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan of FSO s sport development programs (ie: combined Slopestyle and Halfpipe terrain developmentandtrainingfacilitieswithsnowboarding) 8.2KeyOrganizationalObjectives 1. HireaCanFreestyleconsultantinYear1topromoteandeducatemembersclubsabout thecanfreestyleprogram(pendingspfgrantapproval) 2. Hire a permanent full time Sport Development Director in Years 2 and 3 who is supportedbycontractorsinthefieldtoassistwiththesportprogramdevelopmentand implementation 3. DeliverCanFreestyleJumps&Bumps(FUN damentals)andfreestylerz(learntotrain) programsacrossontario 4. DevelopandimplementprogramstoincreasegirlsparticipationinFreestyleSkiing 5. Collaborate with acrobatic PSOs, the NSO and clubs to improve the access to trampoline,waterrampandairbagfacilitiesforfsomembers 6. WorkincollaborationwiththeNSOtodevelopaTalentIDprocess 7. CreateannualeventcalendarsthataddresstheneedsofFUN damentals,learntotrain andtraintotrainathletes 8. Support,plan,organizeandexecuteFSOhostedeventsatthemulti clubandregional level 9. Provide Snow Resort Operators with the technical knowledge, risk management strategies and operational best practices to build facilities that support the Can FreestyleProgramming 10. AlignathleteriskmanagementpolicieswithotherOntariosnowsportPSOs 11. Ensurepoliciesandprocedures,competitionrulesandCanFreestyleprogrammaterials areupdatedannually,andavailabletoparticipantsinatimelymanner 12. Ensure that member clubs understand that the CFSA Can Freestyle program is synonymouswithsportingandprogrammingexcellence 13. ImplementHalfpipeandMogulsclinicsanddevelopMastersmogulPrograms 8.3KeyMetrics i. HireCanFreestyleCommunicationsconsultantinthefallof2012(FiscalYear2013) ii. HireSportDevelopmentProgramDirector2014through2015 iii. Increaseregisteredparticipantsby10%eachyearthrough2015to667members iv. IncreasethenumberoffemaleathletesparticipationinFSOprogramsincreasesby10% annuallythrough2015 v. DelivertheCanFreestyleJumpsandBumpsprogramto80%oftheFSOmemberclubs by2015(aligningwiththecfsanationaltarget) vi. Achieve "very satisfied" or "extremely satisfied" ratings with the quality of the Can FreestyleprogramsfromOntariosnowschooldirectors(surveyconductedbyCFSA) vii. DevelopaminimumofonetrampolinetrainingfacilityinpartnershipwithFSOineach region viii. Implement the full Can Freestyle Jumps and Bumps programs in 80% of the member clubsinontario ix. ImplementtheCanFreestyleFreestylerzprogramat40%ofmemberclubsinOntario x. Deliveratleast1girlsdevelopmentprogrameachyear xi. Deliver at least 3 multi club (FUN damentals) and/or regional competitions (Learn to TrainandTraintoTrain)andannuallyeachindifferentregions Page10of20

11 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan COACHINGDEVELOPMENTPILLAR In combination with a strong emphasis on sport development, FSO will focus heavily on developing a broad base of qualified coaches who can train athletes in all levels of the Can Freestyle LTAD aligned programming from FUN damentals athletes to Train to Compete high performance athletes over the next 3 years. In the past 3 years the CFSA Can Freestyle coach trainingprogramhasundergoneasignificanttransformationandisnowalignedwiththecfsa LTADmodel,theCoachingAssociationofCanada's("CAC")structureofcurriculumandtheCan Freestyleathleteprograms.Thenewcoachtrainingcurriculumistechnicallyandeducationally rigorousandisbasedonsoundacrobaticprincipals. ThefocusforFSOoverthenextplanningcycleistobuildthecapacitytodeliverthenewcoach trainingprogramsacrosstheprovincetomeetthedemandforcoaches,andtoimplementthe upcoming advanced coaching programs for Slopestyle and Halfpipe. Ontario is in desperate need of more qualified freestyle skiing coaches at all levels of qualification, and FSO has struggled to keep up with the fast growing demand for training. FSO needs qualified Learning Facilitators to teach the curriculum and financial and human resources to conduct more coachingcoursesacrosstheprovinceannually. The new Can Freestyle coach program includes the base Club Coach curriculum, the comprehensivenewairmodules1,2,3,4a,4b&4c;newtechnicalskiingmodulestsm1and2 andanewpark&pipemodule.thecfsaiscontinuingtoproducenewcoachtrainingmodules tomeetthequicklyevolvingneedsofthesport.eachofthesecoachtrainingmodulesis1 3 daysoftrainingeitherontrampoline,waterramps,airbags(airbagsarehugeupto50 x50 air filledlandingsitesthatallowslopestyleandhalfpipeathletestotrainnewairtrickssafely)and onsnowfortheairmodules;andonsnowforthetsm1&2andpark&pipemodules. 9.1StrategicDirection EnhancedParticipation i. Target,trainandretaincoacheswithgoodcommunicationandinterpersonalskills,who are responsible and accountable and who can attract and inspire athletes from FUNdamentalstoLearntoTrainLTADstages ii. Increaseannuallyineachregionthenumberofcoacheswhocansafelyteachandcertify invertedmaneuverswithathletesinthetraintotrainandlearntotrainltadstages (CanFreestyleAIRcourses) iii. Buildaconstantstreamofcoachesqualifiedintheadvancedcoachingcourseswhocan runclubandregionalteamssupportingthetraintotrainandlearntotrainathletes EnhancedExcellence iv. CreatedepthinqualifiedcoachesinOntarioinordertobuildasuccessionplantomeet thegrowingneedsforregionalandprovincialteamcoaches v. ImplementthenewCFSANCCPIntroductiontoCompetitioncoachingcourseswiththe bestavailablelearningfacilitators EnhancedCapacity EmployafulltimeTechnicalDirectorstaffpositiontoleadandcoordinatetherapidlygrowing needs for coach training programs; toattract potential new coaches into the system; and to Page11of20

12 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan Page12of20 identifyandadvancehighpotentialcoachesthroughthetrainingcurriculum vi. DevelopOntariobasedLearningFacilitatorsInpartnershipwiththeCFSA, vii. UtilizetheCFSAelectronicmanagementsystemtomaintainFSOcoachingrecords 9.2KeyOrganizationalObjectives i. HireapermanentfulltimeFSOTechnicalDirector/HeadofCoachingforallthreeyears oftheplan ii. EducatecoachesandmemberclubsabouttheCFSAcoachingpathwayandthebenefits ofcoachdevelopment iii. DeveloppartnershipswiththeCFSA,CanadianSportCenterOntario,NationalCoaching Institutes,theCAC,NCCP,andCoachingAssociationofOntario;andOntarioskiclubsto identifyandtotrainacontinuousstreamoffreestyleskicoaches iv. DevelopLearningFacilitatorsforallCanFreestylecoachingcourses v. EnsureacontinuousstreamofCanFreestyleClubCoaches vi. EnsureacontinuousstreamofCanFreestyleAirCoaches vii. BuildaselectgroupofcoachescertifiedintheCanFreestyleadvancedcoachingcourses (Air1,2,3,4,TechnicalSkiingModules1and2andPark&Pipemodule) viii. Hostcoachprofessionaldevelopmentandinformationsessionsannually 9.3KeyMetrics i. HireafulltimepermanentFSOTechnicalDirector/HeadofCoachinginthefallof2012 ii. Train1coachannuallyintheCFSASupercoach(TSM1&2;Park&Pipe;Air1 4c,plus selectnccpmodules)programinjulyatwhistlerthrough2015 iii. Trainaminimumof3CFSA"Supercoaches"inOntarioeachyearthrough2015 iv. DevelopandqualifyoneLearningFacilitatorforeachoftheTechnicalSkiingModule1 ("TSM1")andTechnicalSkiingModule2("TSM2")by2014 v. DevelopOneLearningFacilitatorforeachoftheAir1,2,3and4aircoursesby2015 vi. DevelopandimplementanFSOcoachsuccessionpolicyby2013 vii. Deliverannuallyaminimumof3ClubCoachcoursesacrossOntario viii. DeliverannuallyinOntario1eachofthefollowingCFSAcourses:Air1,2,3,4,TSM1, TSM2,andtheParkandPipemodule

13 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan OFFICIALS&JUDGESDEVELOPMENTPILLAR DevelopingasteadystreamofqualifiedJudgesandcompetitionofficialstosupporteventsfrom theregionalleveltotheinternationalfislevelisacoreresponsibilityoffso(andeachofthe freestyle skiing PSOs). In the past few years, FSO has struggled to maintain a high level of competitionjudgingandofficiatingduetoalackofresourcestofocusonidentifying,recruiting and training new Judges and Officials. Freestyle skiing is a judge based sport requiring 5 7 qualified judges at each competition, as the sport grows and the high performance program demands more competitions to support the athletes, FSO must build the capacity to provide trained,knowledgeableandexperiencedjudgesandofficialstoensurecontinuedsuccessinour HighPerformanceeventprograms.ThefocusfortheOfficialsandJudgesDevelopmentPillarin the next 3 years is the recruitment, training and retention of new judges and officials; and increasing support behind higher level training for existing high potential judges and officials feedingthefso,cfsaandfisneeds. 10.1StrategicDirection EnhancedExcellence i. Focusonrecruitment,trainingandretentionofjudgesandofficials,includingtechnical delegateswithapriorityonslopestyleandhalfpipeinontario ii. Align the judging program and officials system to the CFSA LTAD model and the Can FreestyleprograminpartnershipwithCFSA iii. Ensure opportunities and support are available to upgrade judges and technical delegatesannually iv. IdentifyanddevelopnewHeadJudgesforregionalcompetitions EnhancedCapacity v. SupportfinanciallyjudgeandofficialtraininginOntario vi. Target high potential judges for succession planning and investment into higher level judgetrainingandcompetitionexperience vii. FSOisabletoprovidecompetentjudgesandofficialsforalllevelsofcompetitions,upto viii. thenationallevel,formoguls,slopestyleandhalfpipe. Buildapoolofjudgestomeettheneedsforthegrowingnumberofmulti club,regional andprovincialcompetitions 10.2KeyOrganizationalObjectives i. PositionaTechnicalDirectortomaintainandupdateprovincialdatabaseofjudgesand officials;toidentifyandrecruitnewjudgesandofficialworkingwiththeprovincialhead Judge;tocoordinatejudgingtrainingprogramsannually ii. iii. iv. IdentifyandtrainnewjudgesforMoguls,SlopestyleandHalfpipe. Identifyandtrain6highpotentialjudgesforSlopestyleandHalfpipe, HostHeadJudgetrainingsessionfor4judgesinOntario v. Hostjudgeandtechnicaldelegateeducationprogramduringcompetitions Page13of20

14 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan KeyMetrics i. Hire a full time permanent an FSO Technical Director/Head of Coaching in the fall of 2012 ii. Train6highpotentialjudgesforSlopestyleandHalfpipecompetitionsannually iii. Train12newjudgesannually,foralldisciplines iv. Support2JudgesandOfficialsannuallytocompleteaFISBClinic. v. Train2CompetitionHeadJudgesannually vi. Train5newELeveljudgesintheSouthernOntarioregion,3newELevelJudgesinLake SuperiorRegionand4newELevelJudgesinNationalCapitalDivisioninNovemberand Decemberby2015 vii. DevelopandimplementanFSOofficialandjudgesuccessionpolicy viii. Send2currentLevelCjudgesandofficialsinOntariototheFISBclinicannually ix. Maintain1LevelAJudgeandOfficialinOntario x. AdvanceoneBleveljudgetoAlevelby2015 Page14of20

15 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan BUSINESSEXCELLENCEPILLAR Over the past 3 years, FSO has managed with very small base funding support to deliver excellence in high performance programs, competitions, clinics and events. To deliver these programs,theassociationhasreliedheavilyonacoregroupofcommittedvolunteers.inthese 3years,CFSAhasupdatedandcreatedanexcellentfreestyleclubbasedskischoolprogramand outstandingcoachingcoursesmeetingtheneedsofthisquicklyevolvingsport. Now,FSOispoisedwithprogramcontentandtrainingcurriculumtoaggressivelygrowthesport at the club level, while continuing to build the high performance programs for sporting excellence.toachievethis,fsoneedsabiggerinjectionofbasefundingtosupportmorestaff andoperationsinfrastructure.thenext3yearsisaboutcapitalizingontheexponentialgrowth ofthesportsothatathletescansystematicallyprogressdevelopmentallythroughthesportin safeandfunenvironments.fsoneedstoestablishastrongbusinessoperationsfoundationto support this growth, based on sound policy and governance as well as business operating principles; such as well defined sub strategies, appropriate structure, systems, processes, staffing,skillsdevelopmentandleadershipstyle. 11.1StrategicDirection EnhancedParticipation i. Buildthenecessaryorganizationalstructureandcreatekeyrolesandstaffwithqualified and skilled employees and contractors to deliver the Sport Development and Coach DevelopmentaspectsofthePlan, ii. Developacomprehensiveannualmarketingandcommunicationsprogramdesignedto promote FSO programs to key audiences(clubs, athletes, parents) and keep freestyle skiingopportunitiestopofmindduringthepeakseason(november April) iii. EnhancedCapacity iv. Developcomprehensiveannualoperatingplansacrossallfunctions v. Establishbusinessoperatingroutinestoensuredeliveryofthestrategicplanandannual operatingplan vi. Reviewandimprovefinancialgovernanceandoperatingpracticestorecognizegrowth andmaturityintheorganization vii. Developandimplementanannualsponsorshipandfundraisingplanstoinjectfundsto supportthehighperformanceprogramsandsportdevelopment EnhancedInteraction viii. Connectregularlywithkeystakeholders,partners,sponsors,relevantPSOs(Gymnastics, Snowboarding) to leverage synergies and support to deliver excellence in sport programming,facilities,highperformanceprogrammingandcompetitions 11.2KeyOrganizationalObjectives BusinessOperations i. Hireappropriatelevelofstafftosupportthedeliveryofthestrategicplanpillarsand annualsoperatingplans Page15of20

16 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan ii. Hireaparttimeadministrator iii. Expandofficespacetoaccommodatenewstaffpositions iv. Fully engage the part time bookkeeper in all aspects of freestyle skiing activities to support them in applying their knowledge and expertise to the financial accounting requirements v. Establishandimplementformalmanagementroutineswithallstaffmembersincluding weekly progress report meetings against goals and job requirements, monthly team meetingsandquarterlymeetingswiththeboardofdirectors MarketingandCommunications vi. Develop and implement an annual communications plan targeted at athletes and parents leveraging the power of social networking; the FSO newsletter database, the FSO website; the club network; the regions; FSO events; and public relations stories (promoting events, competitions, clinics, training courses and other relevant and importantfsonews) vii. DevelopaCanFreestylepromotionalmarketingpackagetargetedatskiclubsto``sell`` clubs on the value of implementing the comprehensive and superbly designed new programs viii. Developandimplementanannualclubandcoachcommunicationsplantargetedatski schooladministratorsandgeneralmanagerstokeepfsotopofmindandcommunicate informationaboutcanfreestyleandfreestyleskiingtosupportclubsingrowingtheir businessthroughfreestyleskiing SponsorshipandFundraising i. Develop and implement an annual sponsorship package to attract a consistent long term stream of sponsorship to support high performance programming and club development ii. Conductamajorfundraisingeventeachfallbringingtogetherthefreestylecommunity toraisefundstosupportthehighperformanceprovincialteamathletesandgrassroots clubdevelopment iii. ConductasmallerfundraisingprogramduringtheannualProvincialsBanquetannually GovernanceandFinancial i. UpdatetheConstitutionandBylawsandkeyorganizationalpolicies(pendingSPFgrant approval) ii. Update organization charts and document staff/contractor accountabilities including consistentlysignedagreements,asapplicable iii. Deliverannualperformanceappraisalstofulltimestaff iv. Provideprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforfulltimestaffannually v. IdentifyinternalorexternalsuccessioncandidatesforkeyrolesandadviseBoardonan annualbasis vi. MeasureFinancialperformancemonthlyagainstmonthlyandcumulativebudgets vii. Provide complete accounting records in a developed reporting package to Executive DirectorandTreasurer viii. Provide monthly accounts receivable listing, accounts payable listing, bank reconciliation,balancesheet,incomestatementanddetailedincomestatementtothe TreasurerandExecutiveDirector ix. PresentquarterlyfinancialreportingtoBoard Page16of20

17 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan x. ReviewaccountingpoliciesandpracticesannuallywiththeTreasurer xi. ReviewandupdateFSOcorporatepoliciesin2012/2013yearwithestablishmentofa regularreviewprocess.policiesshouldcomplywithappropriateacts 11.3KeyMetrics i. Conduct 12 monthly staff meetings annually (including full and part time staff and contractors,andcoaches) ii. Conduct4quarterlyBoardofDirectorsmeeting,atleast1facetoface. iii. Conduct1AnnualGeneralMeetinginthefalleachyear. iv. CreateaCanFreestylepromotionalpackageandreach80%ofmemberclubsinthefall of2012,updateannuallyandpresentatthesnowresortsconferenceeachfall v. Release a minimum of 12 newsletters annually targeted at athletes, parents, coaches, andofficials.targetreach80%ofmemberfamiliesacrossontario vi. Update the FSO Facebook page 2 or more times a week; target over 1000 Facebook ``Likes``in2012andgrow``likes``by25%annually vii. Createandimplementaclubcommunicationsprogramthatreaches90%ofOntarioski clubgeneralmanagersandskischooladministrators3timesayearstartinginearlyfall (October)toAprileachyear viii. ix. Raise$30,000incorporatesponsorshipannually 2%ofteamfundingtoberaisedthroughfundraisingactivities(doesnotincludefunding raisedthroughteamfees) x. UpdateFSOConstitutionandBylawsandkeypolicyby2013 xi. Conductannualformalstaffingperformancereviewsinsummerofeachyear Page17of20

18 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan HIGHPERFORMANCEPROGRAMPILLAR TheFSOHighPerformanceProgram("HPP")isalongstandingandsuccessfulinitiativeincluding 2 Provincial teams: the Ontario Park and Pipe Team(includes Ski Slopestyle and Ski Halfpipe), andtheontariomogulteam.additionally,thehighperformanceprogramincludesthecreation of the Selection Criteria (for team, event and Quest For Gold athlete assistance), and annual athleterankings.aswell,thehighperformanceprogramincludesthecompetitionactivitiesfor Moguls, Slopestyle and Halfpipe. Slopestyle and Halfpipe have emerged in the past 7 years as freestyledisciplinesandhavegrownrapidlyrequiringnewcoaches,coachingskillsdevelopment, programs,competitions thisgrowthofthesetwonewdisciplinesasputtremendousstrainon thefsohighperformanceprogram.thepark&pipeselectioncriteriarequireconstantupdating to meet the continuously changing national and international competitions, and this will continueasfisorganizesthesportinanticipationofthesochigames. ThedecisionlastJunebytheInternationalOlympicCommittee("IOC")toaddSkiSlopestyleand Ski Halfpipe into the 2014 Sochi games has fully legitimized these disciplines. This announcement led to the immediate development of the National Slopestyle and Halfpipe Teams completing the Athlete pathway for these two disciplines. These developments, combinedwiththelargeandgrowingnumberofcompetitiveslopestyleandhalfpipeathletesin Ontario,haveelevatedtheimportanceoftheFSOHPPprograms. Thecomplexityofeachteamrequiresindividualstrategicactionsforeacheventhoughthereis commonmanagerialdirectionandadministrativesupport.theplanwilloutlinekeyinitiativefor theentirehppfollowedbymoredetailedkeyorganizationobjectivesforeachprovincialteam. FSO has a successful and well established program, and to prepare high performance athletes fornationalteamthereisaneedtodevelopmentanddeliveranintegrativesupportteam(ist) totheseathletes. 12.1StrategicDirection FSOHPP EnhancedExcellence i. MaintainoperationofthenationallyleadingHighPerformanceParkandPipeProgram (SkiSlopestyleandHalfpipe) ii. iii. MaintainandgrowtheHighPerformancePrograminMoguls Work with the CFSA to implement a seamless and vertically integrated athlete development program from the Provincial High Performance Program to the National Developmentteam iv. Create and develop a talent identification program that is targeted at athletes at the youngerageinthetraintotrainstageofthecfsaltadprogram v. Create and sustain a number of summer Training opportunities for HPP and developmentteams vi. Continue to build and implement a strong competition schedule annually to support LearntoTraintoTraintoCompeteathletes vii. Build partnership with targeted ski resort operators to ensure appropriate terrain and trainingfacilities,includingbuildingmorechallengingtrainingandcompetition fieldof play asthesportevolves(mogulcourses,biggerhalfpipesandmorevariedandlarger slopestylefeatures) Page18of20

19 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan viii. OngoingmodificationoftheSelectionCriteriaespeciallyforSlopestyleandHalfpipeas thenationalandinternationalcompetitionlandscapechanges ix. ExplorethebuildingofasummertrainingfacilityinOntario,suchasadrylandairbag siteorwaterramp 12.2KeyOrganizationalObjectives MogulsHPP i. MaintainfulltimeheadcoachpositiontoleadandenhancetheHPPprogram ii. DevelopandcontinuetoimplementYearlyTrainingPlansthatmatchtheneedsofthe thesetraintotrainandtraintocompeteathletes iii. Build partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario to build our IST services (integratedsupportteamservices) iv. Prepare athletes to be competition ready incanadian Series, Junior Nationals, Senior NationalsandNorAmevents v. Mentor upcoming coaches to the coaching vision of the provincial team tostrengthen ourcoachingbase. SlopestyleandHalfpipeHPP i. DevelopandcontinuetoimplementYearlyTrainingPlansthatmatchtheneedsofthe thesetraintotrainandtraintocompeteathletes ii. Build partnerships with the Canadian Sport Centres and other PSOs to develop a national academy program addressing the specific needs of targeted athletes and developacrobaticskills iii. PrepareathletestobecompetitionreadyinCFSAhigherlevelcompetitions,theJunior and Senior Nationals, AFP (Association of Freeskiing Professionals) Silver, Gold and iv. Platinumevents,andnewlyemergingFISNorAmandWorldCupevents. Increase professionalism of the Park & Pipe HPP coaches through professional developmentandmentorshipopportunities GeneralHPP v. Bid on and execute highest National level competition events such as Junior National, SeniorNationalsandCanadianOpeninSlopestyleandHalfpipeannually vi. Bid on and execute major Moguls National competitions annually, such as Junior Nationals,CanadianSeriesevents vii. Build a clear athlete development pathway and programming working with CFSA and CSCOforTraintoCompeteandTraintoWinathletesinOntario viii. Create a new athlete ranking system to improve accuracy, efficiency and immediate communicationduringthecompetitionseason ix. Offersummertrainingcampsincludingtrampoline,waterramps,andonsnowprograms fortraintotrainuptotraintowinathletes x. Explore summer training facilities development in Ontario working with ski resorts in Ontario,relevantPSOsandfundingpartners 12.3KeyMetrics MogulsHPP i. OneathleteinvitedtotheNationalHPPprogramby2015 Page19of20

20 FreestyleSkiingOntario 3YearStrategicPlan ii. TraintoCompeteathletesqualifyforfinalsatNorAms iii. ToptenfinishesatJuniorNationalswith3athletesannually iv. ToptenfinishesatSeniorNationalswithoneathleteannually v. TopfiveatCanadianSerieswithoneathlete vi. TraintoCompeteathleteskiatpacesetinNorAms ParkandPipeHPP i. TwoathleteinvitedtotheNationalHPPby2015 ii. 2medalsatJr.Nationalsannually iii. 2medalsattheCanadianShieldannually iv. 1athletemakefinalinaGrandPrixevent v. 1athletequalifyforDewTourorX Gamesannually GeneralHPP vi. Implement 1 major national level event in each of Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Moguls annually vii. DevelopaclearathleteprogressionforSlopestyleandHalfpipeathletesintheTrainto Compete and Train to Win LTAD stages working with the CFSA (eg: National DevelopmentTeam,OntarioAcademyTeam) viii. Create and implement a new athletes ranking system in fall of 2012 for 2013 winter season ix. Offeraminimumof3summerRampcampsannually x. IntroduceFSOsummeron snowcampsin2013 xi. xii. IntroduceFSOtrampolinetrainingworkshopsin2013 Develop a summer training facility plan working with high potential ski resorts and fundingpartnersby2014 Page20of20