If you're like most, you've probably heard about Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), but you aren't quite sure what it is, or how it will affect you as a ringette player, parent, coach, official or volunteer. This page is designed to answer some questions (and dispel some myths!) about LTAD. Be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for quick answers about information that affects everyone, LTAD: The Female Athlete Perspective for useful coaching tips, and the Moving Athletes Between Divisions article for some important considerations about the developmental age of athletes.     Sport Canada (LTAD 101) www.ltad.ca - General information from Sport Canada and the 10 key factors influencing Long-Term Athlete Development. LTAD: The Female Athlete Perspective - Supplements the foundational LTAD documents with information about the female athlete. A Sport Parent's Guide to LTAD - Document that introduces the stages of the Canadian Sport for Life model and provides guidance to parents of active children. Competition is a Good Servant but a Poor Master - Addresses the issues associated with the current structure of competition.     LTAD from Ringette Canada RingNation Blog - Interesting perspectives on LTAD from Ringette Canada's Sport Development Director. LTAD Change Leadership - Discussion paper from Executive Director David Patterson presented at the 2008 Ringette Canada AGM. Ringette Canada LTAD Framework (Draft) - The third draft of the LTAD Framework for ringette (final document expected Spring 2009).   Our Sport. Our Passion. - PowerPoint presentation by Ringette Canada at the 2008 Ringette Nova Scotia AGM.         LTAD from Ringette Nova Scotia   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about LTAD         Other Links About LTAD and Sport   Moving Athletes Between Divisions - Important considerations when moving athletes between divisions.   LTAD/NCCP Model - Coaches can play a leadership role in bringing about the changes implied in LTAD. See how the NCCP and LTAD models align.   Malcolm Gladwell Talks Sports - ESPN interviews author Malcolm Gladwell about sports and his new book Outliers: The Story of Success