The Federation of Canadian Archers (FCA) has created this Long-Term Archer Development 
model to be a blueprint for all stakeholders involved with archers of all ages. We have done
this with the support of our funding partner, Sport Canada, as part of a national initiative in
which every sport in Canada has developed a similar model.
 
The implementation of Long-Term Archer Development is a milestone for archery and for
Canadian sport. For the first time every sport organization is building its plans around a
common framework which aligns the sport system, integrates health and education with
sport and physical activity. This document was developed by Canada’s archery experts,
with the assistance of the LTAD Expert Group, and drawing on the experience and best
practices of other sports.
 
This document outlines the key principles of the FCA LTAD Model. The details of how LTAD
will be implemented will be developed in the next phase. The successful implementation of the
LTAD model will lead to better and more skilful archers, a thriving sport supported by quality
coaches, officials and volunteers at all levels in Canada. We, the Archery Associations of
Canada, agree that LTAD will be the basis for Archery development in Canada:
 
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