Athlete Services

The Centre offers a menu of programs and services for athletes that provides coverage of all aspects of life - both inside and outside of sport. These services are provided in both official languages. Based on athletic achievement and carding status, athletes qualify for service at a Canadian Elite (formerly Gold level), Canadian Development (formerly Silver level) or Provincial Development (Formerly Bronze Level - serviced by home CSC only) Regional Development (Formerly Bronze JR - serviced by home CSC only).

The Centre's athletes' service curriculum is divided into three streams: Performance Services, Life Services and Support Services - all of which ensure holistic development in Saskatchewan high performance athletes.

Performance Services

Performance Services was created, developed and delivered in partnership with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan and other agencies. Performance Enhancement services are specifically designed to meet your high performance training needs. These services include the Sport Science program, the GymFit strength training network, and medical monitoring through our registry of Sport Medicine professionals.

GymFit - Strength-training Network
As a registered CSCS athlete, you can enjoy the benefits of the GymFit program. As a high performance athlete, you already know that you need access to resistance training, recovery, and cardiovascular training equipment to maximize your results in your competitive sport. GymFit brings numerous fitness facilities, health clubs, and community centers to the athletes of the CSCS. This program enhances your training environment by providing access to one or more local training centers.

Click HERE for a list of fitness facilities that are part of the CSCS GymFit program. The facilities offer complimentary access to athletes registered with the CSCS. To gain access to any of the facilities, you need to show your Athlete ID card when you enter.

Sport Medicine & Science Services
In partnership with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan, as a registered CSCS athlete you will receive access to fully certified sport science and medicine services. These services ensure you are healthy, well-trained, and have sound training programs to maximize your performance.

CSCS Medical Services and Treatment Plan Reimbursement Guidelines
Changes to the CSCS medical treatment program were effective as of April 1st 2011. This new program is designed in partnership with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan to meet the needs of Saskatchewan’s high performance athletes who are registered members of the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan.

There are a few basic steps outlined below to ensure this program offers a seamless transition from the previous program.

1. Athletes must use all other forms of reimbursement such as their own personal health plan or health plans or parents/guardians, spouse, etc. before they are eligible to receive reimbursement from the CSCS Medical Services and Treatment Plan.

2. Athletes are expected to use a SMSCS approved consultant as their service provider. These individuals are the sport experts in their medical area. A complete listing of the eligible service providers is available on the SMSCS website at www.smscs.ca.

3. Athletes must coordinate and then pay the service provider for any treatments.

4. Reimbursements will be paid out four times per year. The deadlines for submissions are: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.

5. Attach the original bills and receipts for all expenses and itemize them on the reimbursement form. Receipts will not be returned so make a copy for your files (if required).

6. Send the completed reimbursement form and required receipts to:

   Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
   Attention: Manager of Sport Medicine Programs and Services
   2205 Victoria Avenue
   Regina, SK, S4P 0S4
   Fax: (306) 780-9416

7. For more information or if you have questions about your claim, contact Scott Julé or 1-888-350-5558 ext. #2.

For out of country insurance information, please contact John Neufeld at (306) 652-8322 (306) 652-8322 ext 2223.

Life Services

Life Services provide you with the tools you need to succeed on the podium today, as well as in your career as community leaders tomorrow. This program will cover a wide range of personal and professional skill sets, public speaking and media training.

SportGrad
High performance athletes spend a great deal of time training and travelling for competition. Often you are not able to participate completely n a traditional classroom setting or on a conventional schedule. Through the CSCS you are eligible to receive support for tutoring in preparation for exams and to enhance study skills. This support will help to minimize the impact your competition and training schedules have on your academic success. Please contact the Athlete Services Manager for details on how to access.

Career Goal
There are things you can be doing right now to prepare you while you train and compete to allow you to match what you are good at doing with what you love to do. Studies show that you will have an easier time adjusting to life after sport if you follow a plan for integration. This program can help you to determine a personalized plan to help ensure a smooth transition from competitive sport to achieve your career and life goals.

Confidential Counselling
Through various partnerships this program also offers confidential personal counselling to deal with problems. The CSCS recognizes that sometimes support is needed to deal with personal issues outside of sport so that it won’t have a long term detrimental affect on your overall performance in sport and life.

ToolKit Workshops
Professional & Personal Development Services
These sessions provide access to information that will help you succeed in and out of sport. The development program is designed to strengthen your skills and capabilities in areas such as public speaking and presentation skills, media training, personal marketing and corporate relations, financial planning and budgeting, and time management. Seminars will be scheduled based on your input of what topics would be most useful.

The aim of this service is to provide you with short and long-term personal and professional development, as well as to assist you in dealing with pertinent issues that you will, no doubt, face during your high performance career.

Information Resource Services
The Canadian Sport Centre is committed to providing resources for you to improve your knowledge about issues in sport and health and other topics relevant to you, while providing you with free access to Internetbased communications.

These ToolKit services provides you with both web-based technology as well as more traditional information resources such as videos, journal articles and books. You will have access to computer equipment where you can access research information and your email and utilize facilities to create information such as sponsorship packages. The Sport Medicine and Science Council offers additional access to a variety of sport medicine and sport science information resources.

Language Services
Canadian Sports Centre Saskatchewan athletes now have the unique opportunity to learn a new language with Rosetta Stone® Enterprise Version 3. This self-paced interactive language- learning program is available to all athletes and is completely adaptable to your busy schedule. Click HERE for more information.

Life Vision
Preparing for life after sport is an important concern. At the Centre we will help you to prepare yourself for retirement and transition. Also, if at any stage you need further assistance or help in any way, the staff at the Centre will be more than willing to lend you an ear and will strive to find a solution to your request.

Support Services

Product Support
Through a sponsorship with Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Inc. and CV Technologies Inc. you may access products including: Centrum, Advil, Chapstick, Caltrate and Cold FX.

Sport Solution - Legal Advice for Athletes
The CSCS is proud to promote the Sport Solution program as a service offered by Athletes CAN to support Canada’s high performance athletes. As a registered athlete of the Centre, you will be able to take contracts, such as sponsorship or team agreements, to a lawyer for advice. With professional input, you can make an informed decision as to whether the agreement protects your interests and if it is appropriate to your situation. To find out more information about the types of issues and complaints they can help to resolve visit the Athletes CAN website at www.athletescan.com

Sport Tax - tax advice for athletes
Athletes who receive financial assistance from scholarships or carding often have trouble finding information on where to include this income on their tax return. Information will be available to help ensure you are completing your return properly and not paying more income tax than you need to. Contact the Athlete Services Manager for more information.

Resources:

• Support in developing self marketing tools such as promotional materials, business cards, website design, etc.
• Resource library with information on a variety of topics
• Access to computer workstations, telephone, email, internet and more
• Information on full and part time job opportunities

Please contact Michelle Dezell, Athlete Services Manager at
1-866-727-5272 or (306) 975-0861 if you require any further information or if you have any questions.

Other Important Contact Numbers

Coaching Services
Mark Bracken, Coaching Development Manager
Toll Free: 1-866-727-5272
Telephone: (306) 780-9313
Fax: (306) 781-6021
www.saskcoach.ca

National Coaching Institute of Saskatchewan
Don Clark, NCI Director
Telephone: (306) 585-4911

Sport Medicine and Science Services
Travis Laycock, Programs Coordinator
Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
Telephone: (306) 975-0867
Toll Free: 1-888-350-5558 (press 1, then 1)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (Medications Hotline)
Telephone: 1-800-672-7775

Athletes CAN
Telephone: 1-888-832-4222
athcan@idirect.com