TIME

LOCATION

EVENT

SPEAKER

   6:30pm - 7:00pm

Kanata Ballroom A, B, C

Registration

General Session: Session begins with an introduction to
Canada’s plan for LTPD, followed by the discussion of key
issues and FUNdamentals. The plenary session will be led
by True Sport Consultant Dina Bell-Laroche.

Richard Way
Sean Fleming
Silken Laumann
Bob Bigelow
Dina Bell-Laroche

SATURDAY,
MAY 3, 2008

   TIME

LOCATION

EVENT

SPEAKER

   8:30am - 9:00am

Continental Breakfast & Registration

Kanata Ballroom A

Session 1 - Physical Literacy: Physical Literacy refers to the mastering of fundamental motor skills and fundamental sport skills. Physical literacy is the foundation for all future physical activity and sport, just as learning the alphabet is the foundation of reading and writing. Richard will provide an overview of this concept, why it is important, and what can be done to promote physical literacy for sport participants from ages 4-9.

Kanata Ballroom B

Session 2 - Active From the Start: Lack of activity is an encumbering factor in children's healthy development. One solution to that problem is to encourage unstructured, active play. Silken will discuss some practical solutions that can be easily implemented in our communities, including the establishment of a Community Action Network.

Kanata Ballroom C

Session3 – The Game is the Greatest Teacher: CSA
Community Development coach Sean Fleming will show
us that sometimes less structure can mean more
development. Canadian youth soccer programming will be
compared and contrasted with various programs from
around the world. Sean will describe how just playing
soccer and other game-related activities is fun and
challenging for kids, and is also a very helpful component
in their development.

Sean Fleming

Algonquin A&B

Session 4 -The Sport Kids Want – Participant-center
programming ideas: In this presentation, Bob Bigelow will
look at how programs can be designed to meet children's,
not adult's needs. He will discuss how overly competitive
programs can actually hinder the development of children
aged 7-9. Other topics will include meaningful playing time
for all participants, limiting the amount of coaching done
during games and encouraging participation in a variety of
sports as a way to prevent burn-out and promote overall
development.

Bob Bigelow

Break

   10:00am - 10:45am

Kanata Ballroom A

Session 1 Physical Literacy

Richard Way

Kanata Ballroom B

Session 2 Active From the Start

Silken Laumann

Kanata Ballroom C

Session 3 The Game is the Greatest Teacher

Sean Fleming

   10:00am - 10:45am

Algonquin A&B

Session 4 The Sport Kids Want:
Participant-centered programming ideas

Bob Bigelow

   10:45am - 11:00am

Break

   11:00am - 11:45am

Kanata Ballroom A

Session 1 Physical Literacy

Richard Way

   11:00am - 11:45am

Kanata Ballroom B

Session 2 Active From the Start

Silken Laumann

   11:00am - 11:45am

   11:00am - 11:45am

Algonquin A&B

Session 4 The Sport Kids Want – Participant-centered programming

Bob Bigelow

  
   11:45am - 12:45pm

Lunch

   12:45pm - 1:45pm

Kanata Ballroom A,B,C

Panel Discussion: This will be a moderated discussion
with the four guest speakers to address specific questions
on the Active Start (ages 4-6) and FUNdamentals (ages 7-9)
stages. Audience members will also have an opportunity to
ask questions about LTAD and soccer development.

Richard Way
Sean Fleming
Silken Laumann
Bob Bigelow

   2:00pm - 5:00pm

Algonquin Room A & B

Club Excellence: The session will describe the development
of a Club Excellence model for Canada, and provide ideas
on how to improve club performance, which will lead to a
more integrated and aligned club system in Canada.

Andrew Moss
Dina Bell-Laroche

   2:30pm - 3:30pm

Thunderbird

Technical Session 1 - Soccer-based Physical Literacy
Activities for 4 to 6 year olds – Teaching Children to Move: Before soccer players can become masters of the ball, they
must have well-established fundamental movement skills. Using a one to one approach (parent participating with the
child), Sean will demonstrate a variety of activities that parents and coaches can use to help develop movement skills. Sean will also demonstrate some soccer-based
activities that are designed especially for this age group.

Sean Fleming

   3:30pm - 3:45pm

Break

Thunderbird

Technical Session 2 - Ball Mastery Activities for
Children Aged 7 to 9: Between the ages of 7 to 9,
children must become very comfortable with the ball
at their feet. In this session, Sean will demonstrate a
variety of learning activities designed to develop
mastery of the ball. This is an active session, and
coaches should come prepared to participate.

Sean Fleming

   6:30pm - 7:00pm

Holiday Inn,
Kanata Ballroom A,B,C      

Cocktails

   7:00pm - 10:00pm

Holiday Inn, Kanata
Ballroom A,B,C

Banquet and Silent Auction
Keynote Address:

Physical inactivity and unhealthy lifestyle choices negatively
impact our children’s physical, mental and emotional
development. Too many children today will arrive at adulthood
encumbered by overweight/obese and unhealthy bodies,
in addition to depressed spirits. One simple solution is to
encourage and facilitate as much unstructured, active play
as possible. Silken will discuss some fun and practical
solutions that can be easily implemented into our
neighbourhoods and communities, into our busy schedules
and unique family situations. Rediscover the power of
child’s play!

Fabulous items will also be available for you to bid on at the Silent Auction.

SUNDAY,
MAY 4, 2008

   TIME

LOCATION

EVENT

SPEAKER

   9:00am - 9:30am

Thunderbird

Continental Breakfast

   9:30am - 10:30am

Thunderbird

Technical Session 1 Physical Literacy Activities for Children
Aged 7 to 9 - Developing the ABC’s The ABC’s – Agility,
Balance, Coordination and Speed: will be explored in this
practical session for 7- to 9-year-olds. Sean will
demonstrate a series of general and soccer-specific
activities that develop overall athletic abilities in the young
soccer player. This will be an active session and coaches
should come prepared to participate.

Sean Fleming

   10:30am - 11:30am

Thunderbird

Technical Session 2 Games and Game-Related Activities
for Children Aged 7 to 9: This session will focus on game-
like activities that develop basic technical skills and tactical
concepts. Sean will show some soccer-based games and
activities that encourage children to begin to self-coach.
This will be an active session and coaches should come prepared to participate.

Sean Fleming

   11:30am - 12:00pm

Thunderbird

Wrap up