NLEA LONG TERM EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT BURSARY
Long Term Equestrian Development Program (All Disciplines)
The Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association is committed to supporting amateur athletic development. To help support Newfoundland and Labrador equestrians of all disciplines, the NLEA has created a Long Term Equestrian Development Bursary Program from which bursaries will be awarded annually to those individuals who best demonstrate their continuing commitment towards skill development. An award of $250.00 (subject to change based on NLEA budget) will be given out yearly to one or two active NLEA members (junior and senior) who exemplify a commitment to personal Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED), if there are suitable applications.
About LTED
Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) is a systemic approach being developed and adopted by Equine Canada to maximize a participant/athletes potential and involvement in our sport. The LTED framework aims to define optimal training, competition and recovery program model based on biological age rather than chronological age. It is athlete centered, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported.
By tailoring an athlete’s/participant’s sport development program to suit basic principles of growth and maturation, especially during the 'critical' early years of their development, enables him / her to:
• Reach full potential
• Increase lifelong participation in Equestrian and other physical activities
• Improving health and well-being
This framework will set out recommended training sequences and skills developments for the participant from the Active Start stage (6 and under) to the Active for Live Stage (adult recreational). It will address the physical, mental, emotional and technical needs of the athlete as they pass through each stage of development. We encourage you to read more on LTED by going to the Coaching section of the Equestrian Canada website www.equestriancanada.ca.
Bursary Information:
For what can the money be used?
Who is eligible?
Selection Process:
How to apply:
Please Note:
Submit to:
The Newfoundland & Labrador Equestrian Association
PO Box 372, Station C
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5J9
Or email: directoratlarge@equestriannl.ca
Late applications will NOT be accepted. Must be received by June 1st of each year.
NLEA LTED FORM
The Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association is committed to supporting amateur athletic development. To help support Newfoundland and Labrador equestrians of all disciplines, the NLEA has created a Long Term Equestrian Development Bursary Program from which bursaries will be awarded annually to those individuals who best demonstrate their continuing commitment towards skill development. An award of $250.00 (subject to change based on NLEA budget) will be given out yearly to one or two active NLEA members (junior and senior) who exemplify a commitment to personal Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED), if there are suitable applications.
About LTED
Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) is a systemic approach being developed and adopted by Equine Canada to maximize a participant/athletes potential and involvement in our sport. The LTED framework aims to define optimal training, competition and recovery program model based on biological age rather than chronological age. It is athlete centered, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported.
By tailoring an athlete’s/participant’s sport development program to suit basic principles of growth and maturation, especially during the 'critical' early years of their development, enables him / her to:
• Reach full potential
• Increase lifelong participation in Equestrian and other physical activities
• Improving health and well-being
This framework will set out recommended training sequences and skills developments for the participant from the Active Start stage (6 and under) to the Active for Live Stage (adult recreational). It will address the physical, mental, emotional and technical needs of the athlete as they pass through each stage of development. We encourage you to read more on LTED by going to the Coaching section of the Equestrian Canada website www.equestriancanada.ca.
Bursary Information:
For what can the money be used?
- Riding lessons (with a Current NCCP certified Coach)
- Training fees
- Competition fees
- Continuing education (e.g. clinics)
- Other activities that will assist in the achievement of long-term equestrian objectives.
Who is eligible?
- You must have been an NLEA member (junior or senior) in Good Standing for the current and previous year.
- You must have lived in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past two (2) years and be a Canadian citizen or hold landed immigrant status.
- You must demonstrate a commitment to personal long term equestrian development.
- There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may receive this bursary.
Selection Process:
- Bursaries will be awarded to those applicants who best illustrate their current commitment to equestrian development and how the bursary will aid in the achievement of their LTED goals (i.e. training fees, competition fees, riding lessons with a certified coach, etc...) and furthering the profile and status of their chosen discipline.
- Winner(s) will be selected by a committee of three (3), who will not receive compensation for this committee work. Their involvement is voluntary. Due to the need for impartiality, the names of the committee will not be publicly disclosed until after the selection process is completed. All personal information will be kept confidential and disclosed only to those parties on a need to know basis. The committee will use a pre-determined scoring system to assist with the selection process.
How to apply:
- Only applications that include the following will be considered complete and eligible:
- Completed application form
- Essay 1 – Demonstrate current progress with respect to LTED in your chosen discipline (200 words or less)
- Essay 2 – Indicate how the $250 would be spent, example to augment lessons with nationally certified coach, to compete out of province, etc... (200 words or less). NLEA reserves the right to request a written report from the bursary recipient based on the submission of this essay.
- Recommendation/Reference Letter – one from a certified equestrian coach or two from independent supporters.
- The complete Application package must be received by NLEA by June 1st of each year. Only complete applications will be considered. Late applications will not be considered.
- Successful candidates will be notified by July 1st.
Please Note:
- NLEA may, at their option, print, reproduce and publish the successful applicants name and photograph in any medium, without further compensation.
- NLEA reserves the right to withdraw or modify all or part of this Bursary and application process.
Submit to:
The Newfoundland & Labrador Equestrian Association
PO Box 372, Station C
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5J9
Or email: directoratlarge@equestriannl.ca
Late applications will NOT be accepted. Must be received by June 1st of each year.
NLEA LTED FORM