Intro:
After the positive feedback we’ve received from the team regarding Blackfish’s participation at the World Ultimate Club Championships of 2010 in Prague, the Captains have put together a roadmap to help the team focus on milestones we need to meet on our way to Prague. In between these milestones, we have a lot of work that we all need to commit to in order to succeed in Prague.
Notes:
- It is Blackfish’s plan to have an open try-out in April-May 2009 to select the team that will compete to qualify and play in Prague.
- There will be no open try-out in 2010 before the tournament. Blackfish may hold a closed try-out for individuals the team has identified.
- Specific dates for tournaments and such will be written in as they become available.
- Other tournaments may be added at a later time.
- Tournaments leading up to specific milestones (Nationals, World Clubs) will have specific objectives, training and improvement goals.
- This roadmap does not prevent an association with Furious George if that becomes a viable option to Blackfish’s development.
April ’09 – June ’09:
- Blackfish ’09 Selection Camp (Format TBD) – Milestone #1
- Blackfish Training Camp
- Flowerbowl Tournament
- Solstice Tournament
- Blackfish Rookie Night
- Each player is expected to keep throwing
- Practices twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Cross-fit fitness during practices
July ’09 – August ’09:
- Provincials Qualifying Tournament
- Colorado Cup Tournament
- Canadian Nationals – Milestone #2
- Each player is expected to keep throwing
- Practices twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Cross-fit fitness during practices
September ’09 – October ’09:
- UPA Sectionals
- UPA Regionals
- Each player is expected to keep throwing
- Practices twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Cross-fit fitness during practices
November ’09:
- Take the month to rest and heal and plan
- End of season Blackfish Party
December ’09 – April ’10:
- 500 throw challenge – Each week you need to throw 500 times
- Off-season training program
- Cross-fit
- Gym
- Cardio Program
- Rehab/Physio
- Sunday Pick-up
- Winter Goaltie League
May ’10 – June ’10:
- Flowerbowl Tournament
- Solstice Tournament
- Blackfish Open Tournament
- Each player is expected to keep throwing
- Practices three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
- Cross-fit fitness during practices
July 3-10, 2010:
- WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships 2010 in Prague, Czech Republic – Milestone #3
